She smiled with a clear and innocent expression. Kangxi, unable to control his irresistible passion, angrily ordered someone to take her to the inner palace.
Then that evening, I called her over for some savory fare.
As the two became more familiar with each other, Shirley begged to pay her respects to the Empress Dowager together!
Emperor Kangxi agreed, but then looked at her and fell into deep thought.
Shirley didn't pay attention to any of that. She entered Cining Palace and happily went to see the Empress Dowager.
Kangxi: I thought they were begging for a higher rank, but it turns out...
The Empress Dowager was also very happy to see Xue Li, and took her hand to look her up and down.
Several concubines glanced at her subtly, but Shirley ignored them completely.
Some people looked at her with disdain, after all, she was unknown and had no status.
Some dared not be careless, after all, status was not something that could be decided by the master's word.
Besides, spending every day in the Qianqing Palace with the Emperor, even if you do nothing, will make a difference over time!
Everyone had their own thoughts and calculations!
After the concubines gradually withdrew, the Empress Dowager couldn't wait to pull Xue Li aside and chatter away.
"How about we have mutton hot pot today?"
Sherry nodded vigorously: "Mmm, mmm, mmm, and some more mushroom and wood ear fungus filling, the beef rolls are delicious too!"
"Yes, yes, that chili pepper tastes good, get some of it!" The Empress Dowager has lost weight recently.
"Make some fish balls and shrimp balls with fish and shrimp, they'd be so delicious!" Sherry was so excited, she missed the Empress Dowager so much!
The two, mistress and servant, chatted enthusiastically, and Su Ma La Gu watched them with a broad smile.
The Empress Dowager looked at the two of them strangely and felt as if she were trying to break up a loving couple!
But when she looked at Xuan Ye again, the old lady felt better.
Kangxi looked at Xue Li's face, which remained as still as water!
Sherry knew nothing, she was only thinking about the sesame paste and crushed peanuts.
As a result, when she left after the meal, the Empress Dowager gave her a lot of things, including cloth, ornaments, food, and silver ingots.
Sherry hugged the Empress Dowager's arm and smiled with her eyes crinkled.
Emperor Kangxi almost laughed in anger and left with his men.
That evening, Sherry faced her punishment for being late.
A light chill lingers on the jade pillow, my dream is not yet over.
The moonlight shone like water through the gauze window.
The maid's voice was as soft as cotton.
She gently loosened her silk robe and drifted into sleep.
As a result, in the 15th year of the Kangxi Emperor's reign (1676), Consort Niohuru and Consort Tong entered the palace one after another!
Consort Niohuru takes over Yongshou Palace, and Consort Tong takes over Chengqian Palace!
What Sherry didn't expect was that she had caught the eye of Consort Tong!
Emperor Kangxi doted on Consort Tong, but Xue Li usually served him.
Consort Tong happened to run into her once, and while she smiled sweetly at Emperor Kangxi, her eyes were filled with disgust.
Sydney: In terms of who came first, I was actually ahead of you! You big idiot!
System: Great Demon, let me tell you a joke! A good-for-nothing called someone else a good-for-nothing, hahaha! Ｏ(≧▽≦)Ｏ
Sydney: Choose a way to die?!
System: I was wrong, Your Majesty! (???????)?*
Sherry watched with great interest as Consort Tong acted coquettishly. Kangxi, who had been smiling indulgently, accidentally saw Sherry staring intently at the two of them as if she were watching amusement, and his expression twisted for a moment!
Consort Tong followed Kangxi's gaze and saw Xue Li, and smiled smugly!
She wasn't afraid of being seen; seeing it would give her a clearer understanding of herself!
Tong Fei's voice grew softer and softer, and Xue Li's eyes shone brighter the more she looked at her.
Sherry: This real-life pulling and tugging is even more interesting than erotic pictures! (???)
A certain system: Indeed, indeed (???????)?*.
He was incredibly excited to have unified the country by himself.
Emperor Kangxi was so angry that his face turned as black as the bottom of a pot.
"Liang Jiugong!"
Liang Jiugong rushed in and pulled Xue Li out.
“Grandma, why don’t you come out yourself? We’re all servants, but Consort Tong has been close to the Emperor since childhood!” Liang Jiugong looked at Xue Li with a hint of anger at her lack of self-control.
Sherry knew his intentions; after all, in a high position, any word he uttered could be incredibly beneficial.
“Yes, Father-in-law, I remember. This is the first time I’ve seen Consort Tong act so coquettishly—” Xue Li nodded solemnly.
"Oh dear, girl! Illness enters through the mouth, and disaster comes from the mouth! We've never heard of this before, so watch your head!" Liang Jiugong handed her over to Shaoyao and left in a huff.
He finally understood: it's best to stay away from this guy. Who knows when he might lose his mind and his mouth!
Sherry: Oh dear, the Empress Dowager is the best! (? ? ?? )
Sydney was bored, looking at the fish in the aquarium with its landscape design.
Because the emperor frequently handled state affairs at the Qianqing Palace, the empresses and concubines were not allowed to visit it often.
Tong Fei only comes occasionally, but Xue Li is always there, and Xue Li is getting more and more beautiful!
She possessed a pure yet alluring charm, with a graceful and elegant figure, black hair, and red lips!
Consort Tong disliked her even more.
What truly provoked Consort Tong in the end was the snail-shaped black ink!
Besides Consort Niohuru and her, only Sherry, who had no official title or status, got it!
Consort Tong felt that they couldn't be careless!
Once, he brought osmanthus-flavored candied lotus root to pay his respects to Emperor Kangxi!
Sherry skillfully stepped back, only to be stopped by Consort Tong!
“Cousin, this sister Juechan, although she comes from a humble family, has served you for a time. She can’t remain nameless and without status forever. After all, she is someone from the Empress Dowager’s palace!” Consort Tong smiled generously and brightly, her whole being splendid and magnificent.
Sherry looked at Kangxi, a little confused. Kangxi's eyes were deep and unfathomable!
"Don't you think so, little sister?" Tong Fei grabbed Xue Li's hand, and Xue Li instantly felt goosebumps rise all over her back and arms.
"This servant will obey Your Majesty's orders! However, Consort Tong is right, this servant does indeed miss the Empress Dowager!" Xue Li, unable to fathom Kangxi's thoughts, expressed her own opinion first.
Kangxi's eyes flickered when he heard what Xue Li said.
She glanced at Consort Tong again, narrowed her eyes, and said, "Oh? You want to go back to the Empress Dowager's palace?"
Sherry's eyes were fixed intently: "Is it alright?"
Emperor Kangxi's face was ashen. Consort Tong smiled and gave Xue Li a reproachful look: "Since you've served His Majesty, you're naturally one of his women!"
Sherry nodded dismissively.
"Juechan is hereby granted the title of Noble Lady and granted residence in the side hall of Yongshou Palace!" Emperor Kangxi made the final decision.
Sherry looked at them blankly as they left.
Seeing her bewildered expression, Liang Jiugong couldn't help but say, "Speak less in the future, and be careful with what you put in your mouth! We'll arrange some reliable palace servants for you!"
Sherry immediately realized what he meant: "Thank you, Eunuch Liang, you are such a kind person!"
"Hey, you're the boss now, you need to put on airs and not get bullied!" Liang Jiugong said helplessly. He had a godson who was just like this guy. He hid him in the library, at least he was safe!
If this gets out, not only will he be unable to keep his mouth shut, but he'll also be sold out and still have to count the money for the seller!
“Alright! Speaking of which, I received help from Granny Yicui when I entered the palace. May I ask her if Lingdang can come and keep me company?” Xue Li still remembered the kindness she had shown her back then.
Liang Jiugong glanced at Xue Li with a look of surprise, then smiled and agreed.
The next day, Kangxi took her to pay her respects to the Grand Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager. Shirley clung to the Empress Dowager's arm and wouldn't let go.
The Empress Dowager looked at her, her emotions a complex mix of feelings she couldn't quite put into words.
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