When civilization confronts barbarism, nine times out of ten it is barbarism that destroys civilization.
In Rong Xi's view, people at this time were barbaric.
Many times, she felt very lonely, unable to find even one person she could have a normal conversation with. She wasn't a pure Ulanara woman; she was Rong Xi, a soul that had transmigrated.
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Consort Li and Consort Song left quickly. Knowing that being banished back to the capital was inevitable, they didn't linger. They packed their things in the shortest time and boarded the Prince Yong's airship to return to the capital.
Rong Xi naturally had to personally step in and offer the two of them some words of encouragement.
By this time, Consort Li and Consort Song had calmed down and did not show much dissatisfaction.
"Finally, I can relax for a few days!"
After the airship left the small town of Zichuan, Rong Xi completely relaxed.
She dumped all the affairs of the manor on Su Peisheng, and began to focus on her cultivation.
The system was still absorbing Rong Xi's spiritual energy, preventing her from breaking through to the Golden Core realm. According to the system, it would take Rong Xi at least another six months to break through to the Golden Core realm.
In other words, Rong Xi would not be able to break through to the Golden Core realm before the baby in her womb was born.
Of course, according to the system, if Rong Xi diligently cultivates during these six months, this time can be shortened. However, Rong Xi hasn't been cultivating properly during this period, only practicing sporadically.
Now that the affairs of the manor have been handed over to Su Peisheng, and as for the spiritual food, Qiongqi is in charge of hunting and Paojia is in charge of the specific preparation of the spiritual food, so Rong Xi is just a hands-off manager and can finally focus on cultivating for a while.
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While Rong Xi was immersed in cultivation, the airship of Prince Yong's mansion arrived in the capital.
Upon receiving the news, the Crown Prince immediately sent people to investigate.
When he learned that only Consort Li and Consort Song had returned to the capital, the Crown Prince frowned slightly. Consort Li and Consort Song were the only two concubines of the Fourth Prince, yet they had both returned to the capital at this time.
"Liang Jiugong, tell me, what exactly does this Ulanara clan mean?"
The Crown Prince looked at Liang Jiugong standing beside him and said, "This Ulanara clan member is unwell and has sent two of my fourth brother's concubines back to the capital. Isn't that jealousy?"
"..."
Liang Jiugong remained silent. How should he answer this question?
The Crown Prince stared intently at Liang Jiugong, as if he would keep watching until Liang Jiugong answered.
Unable to bear the Crown Prince's gaze, Liang Jiugong could only reply softly, "Your Majesty, I suppose so!"
Whether Prince Yong's wife was jealous or not is not a matter for an emperor to concern himself with. Even if it were a matter to concern him, it should be the Empress Dowager's responsibility, as that is the proper etiquette and rule.
But could Liang Jiu say such things to the Crown Prince?
The answer is naturally no.
When the Crown Prince ascended the throne, he should have issued an edict to elevate his wife to the position of Empress, making her the mother of the nation. However, the Crown Prince never issued such an edict, and he rarely even visited his wife's palace.
Under such circumstances, even a fool would know that the Crown Prince is dissatisfied with the Crown Princess.
Meanwhile, the Crown Prince's former concubines in Yuqing Palace were all now energized, eager to give it their all, after all, it was the Empress's position. Once they ascended to the Empress's throne, they would be connected to the fate of the Qing Dynasty, enjoying the offerings of the people, which would be extremely beneficial to their spiritual cultivation.
The Crown Prince's harem is now a stage for endless drama.
As the chief steward of the Qianqing Palace, Liang Jiugong could see everything clearly.
As a servant, he actually had a responsibility to offer some advice to the Crown Prince. However, the Crown Prince was not Emperor Kangxi and did not have such a magnanimous heart. With each new emperor comes a new set of officials. It was truly remarkable that Liang Jiugong, as the Grand Eunuch of the Qianqing Palace during the Kangxi era, was able to retain his position after the Crown Prince ascended the throne and even gain the Crown Prince's trust.
This rare outcome resulted in Liang Jiugong being extremely cautious in every word and action.
"Since you also believe that this Ulanara woman is jealous, then she must be jealous!"
"Do you think it's unreasonable for me to issue an edict to reprimand him?"
"Your Majesty, are you going to reprimand Prince Yong's wife?"
Liang Jiugong was no longer calm.
Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince glared at Liang Jiugong and said, "Am I that muddle-headed? Why would I personally concern myself with matters concerning women? Speaking of which, I should probably appoint an Empress soon!"
Upon hearing the Crown Prince's words, Liang Jiugong shuddered and remained silent.
After that!
"Have you found my antics entertaining these past few days?"
The Crown Prince's gaze swept indifferently across Liang Jiugong's face, causing Liang Jiugong to tremble all over and kneel down on the ground.
"You wretch deserve to die!"
"Alright, get up. I'm not blaming you!"
The crown prince waved his hand dismissively.
"I have never appointed an empress because I want to see what my women are plotting, and to see if the Guarjia clan is truly qualified to be the mother of the nation."
"My father has chosen a woman from the Guarjia clan to be my Crown Princess, but I am not entirely satisfied with her. This Guarjia woman has never been able to please me."
"However, among all my women, only this Guarjia clan woman truly deserves the title of Empress. Father's judgment is indeed astute!"
The Crown Prince's monologue made Liang Jiugong tremble with fear.
"Serve me with the Four Treasures of the Study!"
After the Crown Prince finished his reflections, he immediately gave an order.
Liang Jiugong stood up and quickly prepared writing brush, ink, paper, and inkstone for the Crown Prince.
Then, the Crown Prince quickly wrote an edict appointing the Empress.
"Send it to the Ministry of Rites, and instruct them to prepare for the grand ceremony according to regulations!"
Registered!
That's settled!
After receiving the imperial edict from the Crown Prince, Liang Jiugong quickly left the Qianqing Palace and headed straight for the Ministry of Rites.
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The Empress's position has been decided!
The news spread throughout the capital shortly after Liang Jiugong arrived at the Ministry of Rites.
The Crown Prince's group of women, who were still engaged in open and covert power struggles, were all stunned when they suddenly received this news.
Even though she wasn't involved in the power struggle and thought she had no hope of being made empress, the crown princess was stunned for a long time when she received the news that the crown prince had made her empress.
She was well aware from the beginning that the Crown Prince did not favor her. Her upbringing prevented her from flirting with the Crown Prince like the other concubines.
Originally, the Crown Princess had made up her mind that as soon as the Crown Prince was made Empress, she would leave the capital and live a secluded life in the mountains and rivers, hiding her identity and cultivating herself in seclusion.
But now, happiness has come too suddenly.
Congratulations, Your Majesty!
The Crown Prince's group of women, having regained their senses, went together to the Crown Princess's palace and all paid their respects with great ceremony. Although the Crown Princess had not yet completed the formal ceremony of becoming Empress, it was now a foregone conclusion that she was now Empress.
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