The Empress Dowager, born into the Borjigit clan of the Khorchin Mongols, was not favored during the reign of the Shunzhi Emperor. However, she was much luckier than her predecessor; by chance, she gained the approval of a powerful figure known as the Ice Phoenix.
Therefore, no matter how much Emperor Shunzhi favored Consort Dong'e, he could never bestow the title of empress upon her.
As a result, even though Consort Dong'e was conferred the title of Imperial Noble Consort by Emperor Shunzhi and received the blessing of the Qing Dynasty's national fortune, which was second only to that of the Empress, she was still just one step short and failed to overcome the tribulation of ascension.
Consort Dong'e failed her tribulation and could only cultivate as a wandering immortal.
Then, Emperor Shunzhi actually abdicated the throne and passed it on to Emperor Kangxi. He also failed to overcome his tribulation and turned to cultivating as a wandering immortal.
From then on, the Qing Dynasty never had another Shunzhi Emperor.
And in this world, there was a pair of immortal couples, a pair of celestial beings.
This is the secret history of the Qing Dynasty palace!
It is a pain that the Empress Dowager can never erase from her heart!
She was an empress, yet she couldn't hold onto her man, forced to watch him elope with other women. This pain is something only those who have experienced it can understand.
The Empress Dowager placed all her hopes on Kangxi and, together with the Grand Empress Dowager, taught him.
But now, Kangxi has forgotten their teachings for the sake of a carefree saintess. He no longer cares about the Qing dynasty's fate; he only cares about that one woman.
If this woman were an ordinary woman, the Empress Dowager wouldn't mind turning a blind eye. But this woman was the Holy Maiden of the Carefree Sect, who just moments before was scheming against the Qing Dynasty and plotting to murder the princes' wives.
"emperor!"
"Aren't you going to listen to what I say?"
"What did you promise the Empress Dowager before her ascension to heaven?"
"Have you forgotten everything?"
The Empress Dowager stared intently at Kangxi, but her heart ached as if pierced by needles.
"Empress Huang's mother!"
Upon hearing the Empress Dowager's words, Emperor Kangxi suddenly knelt on the ground.
"Emperor, stand up!"
When the Empress Dowager saw Kangxi kneel down, her expression changed.
She watched Kangxi grow up and knew this non-biological son very well.
“Empress Mother, when Father Emperor was alive, he asked me what kind of person I wanted to be when I grew up. I said that I would follow in my father’s footsteps and do my best!”
"Everyone thinks that I want to be emperor!"
"My grandmother and mother both have high expectations for me!"
"But I don't want it to be like this!"
Kangxi looked at the Empress Dowager and kowtowed three times.
"What I desire is to live as freely as my father, the Emperor. This empire and power are not what I seek. What I desire is to have a beautiful woman and live a carefree and immortal life!"
"Your Majesty, I have disappointed you!"
Kangxi looked at the Empress Dowager and bowed again.
The Empress Dowager stood frozen in mid-air, speechless for a long time.
The surrounding court officials and nobles were all speechless.
What should they do at this time? What can they do?
"Your Majesty!"
"The Qing Dynasty cannot do without you!"
"Your Majesty, please reconsider!"
Liang Jiugong was the first to kneel down and burst into tears.
He was the Grand Eunuch of the Qianqing Palace and a favorite of Emperor Kangxi. If Kangxi abdicated, whether it was the Crown Prince or any other prince who ascended the throne, it would be a disaster for him.
When Liang Jiugong cried out, many people around him knelt down and began to wail as well.
The Empress Dowager remained suspended in mid-air, silent for a long time.
She threatened to depose Kangxi from the throne, demanding that he punish Yan Wuyue. But now it seems that Kangxi is not threatened at all.
So, how should this be handled?
Did they really follow Kangxi's wishes and establish a new emperor?
"Consort Yinzhen!"
Before the Empress Dowager could reply, Kangxi stood up and looked at Rong Xi. "Regarding your abduction, at the time of the incident, Wu Yue was the Holy Maiden of the Xiaoyao Sect. She attacked you because they were enemies and served their own masters."
"Now, I have made her my empress, turning hostility into friendship!"
"Consort De attacked you; her crime is unforgivable!"
Kangxi pondered for a moment, then spoke in a cold voice, "Today I have stripped him of his rank and handed him over to the Imperial Clan Court for trial. Are you satisfied?"
"watt?!"
Rong Xi remained silent, choosing to observe from the sidelines, originally out of consideration for the Empress Dowager's feelings for her predecessor, the Ulanara clan. But now, the situation seemed to have taken a slightly awry turn.
Her purpose in entering the palace this time was to eliminate Consort De and Yan Wuyue, those two seductive and vile women.
But now, judging from Kangxi's words, he intends to abdicate!
Moreover, Kangxi specifically stated his wish: he did not wish to hold the reins of power, but only sought a carefree and long life. He relinquished the throne, only desiring to be a divine couple with his beloved.
What is this?
This is a heart-wrenching song, "What is love in this world?"
Damn it, how am I supposed to answer this?
Waiting for an answer online!
It's extremely urgent!
"Madam!"
When Rong Xi was feeling depressed and distressed, the Fourth Prince suddenly spoke up and gently tugged at her sleeve, clearly indicating that she should stop while she was ahead.
The question is, should I accept it or not?
Swallows dance under the moon!
Consort De!
Emperor Kangxi!
"Fourth sister-in-law!"
As Rong Xi struggled with how to respond, the First Prince and the First Princess Consort made a surprise appearance together in mid-air.
"Fourth sister-in-law, please, have mercy!"
In full view of everyone, the eldest prince and his wife knelt down on the spot.
"..."
Rong Xi remained bewildered!
Okay, you win!
Rong Xi immediately instructed Bao Bao to help pull up the eldest prince and the first princess.
"Little Flower, let's go!"
Rong Xi looked at Taotie, gave a soft call, and flew onto Taotie's back, moving incredibly fast.
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