In Cining Palace, the Empress Dowager was talking to Consort Tong, of the Tongjia clan.
This woman from the Tongjia clan later became Consort Tongjia, the highest-ranking concubine in the harem during the later years of the Kangxi Emperor's reign. While Consorts Hui, Yi, De, and Rong were busy vying for power, Consort Tongjia clung tightly to the Empress Dowager's coattails. Her devotion over decades finally paid off.
Although the Qing Dynasty changed a lot, there are still some things that we can learn from.
When Rong Xi arrived at Cining Palace and saw Tongjia Shi talking to the Empress Dowager, her brain began to work at full speed.
Consort Tongjia!
It's not too big or too small, but it's a strong support, someone you can hug.
"Granddaughter-in-law greets the Empress Dowager!"
"May Your Highness Consort Tong be blessed!"
Rong Xi bowed respectfully to the Empress Dowager and Consort Tongjia, her face beaming with smiles.
"No need for formalities, please sit down!"
"Granny Lian, bring a stool for Consort Yinzhen!"
The Empress Dowager was still quite enthusiastic when she met Rong Xi.
"Thank you, Grandmother!"
Rong Xi quickly thanked the Empress Dowager, "However, there's really no need. Your granddaughter-in-law is leaving the palace with the Fourth Prince today to say goodbye and bring you some gifts!"
"Granny Rui!"
Rong Xi called out to the magpie waiting outside the door, and then saw Granny Rui carrying in a pot of blooming purple peonies.
"Grandmother, this pot of Wei Zi is a keepsake for you. From now on, I will not be able to visit you in the palace as often as I used to. Please take care!"
Rong Xi looked at the Empress Dowager with an extremely eager expression.
"You're so thoughtful, girl!"
Upon hearing Rong Xi's words, the Empress Dowager's face was full of relief. "It's no wonder I dote on you. After you leave the palace, you should discuss things more with Yinzhen and not act impulsively."
"You possess the five spiritual roots, you shouldn't be cultivating. But, alas..."
"Granny Lian, go and fetch that phoenix feather pendant from my storeroom. And also, bring a thousand high-grade spirit stones!"
"Grandmother, this is too..."
"Take what I'm giving you. You must take good care of yourself, my dear girl!"
"Grandmother, your granddaughter-in-law has gone to great lengths for you!"
Rong Xi was truly moved; the Empress Dowager had been so kind to her.
Consort Tongjia sat to the side, smiling as she looked at Rong Xi, and said, "Consort Yinzhen, I'd also like to give you a small gift!"
"Your Highness, this is unacceptable!"
"It is a gift from an elder, and I cannot refuse it. Please accept it!"
Consort Tongjia smiled slightly, took off a bracelet from her wrist, and handed it to Rong Xi.
Rong Xi accepted the gift with both hands and thanked Consort Tong Jia repeatedly.
Then, after Wei Zi presented it to the Empress Dowager, the pot of camellias belonging to the Eighteen Scholars was also given away.
As soon as Rong Xi came out of Cining Palace, she beamed with joy.
It's all luck, just luck!
She felt she was incredibly lucky right now, and if time allowed, she would love to visit all the concubines in Emperor Kangxi's harem.
However, she only thought about it.
If she really does that, she can forget about ever entering the palace again.
It's best to take things slowly and steadily with these kinds of things.
Consort Tongjia's bracelet is not a storage bracelet, but a magical artifact made of a magical jade. It has the effect of calming the mind and focusing the spirit. When cultivating, this item helps to suppress inner demons.
The phoenix feather pendant bestowed by the Empress Dowager has the effect of gathering spiritual energy, like a small spiritual energy gathering array, which can gather the spiritual energy of heaven and earth around Rong Xi at all times.
Both of these items are genuine treasures.
Congratulations, Madam!
The way Granny Rui and Granny Xiang looked at Rong Xi was filled with increasing admiration.
When the eldest prince and the third prince left the palace to establish their own residences, their wives did not go to bid farewell to the Empress Dowager. Instead, they waited until everything was settled before going to Cining Palace.
The difference between the two is immediately apparent.
Although the First and Third Princess Consorts also received gifts from the Empress Dowager, they only received 10,000 mid-grade spirit stones, which still made them happy for a long time.
Look at my own wife, a thousand high-grade spirit stones can be exchanged for at least 100,000 mid-grade spirit stones.
That's the difference!
"My lady, this matter must not be made public!"
After thinking about the past events involving the First and Third Princesses, Granny Rui hurriedly gave Rongxi some instructions.
Rong Xi chuckled and said, "Why can't we make it public? My grandmother has been kind and generous to me, and everyone in the palace knows that. If I, as her wife, were to keep it a secret, wouldn't that be putting my grandmother in an unjust position?"
"However, the First and Third Princess Consorts only received ten thousand mid-grade spirit stones. If they knew, they would definitely not be satisfied!"
"What can I do if I'm not willing to accept it?"
Rong Xi snorted, "This princess consort is upright and honest. If they want to cause trouble, this princess consort will play along with them!"
"..."
Granny Rui was speechless.
Granny Xiang remained silent throughout.
Only the magpie was a little unhappy. She thought she would only give away a pot of Wei Zi, but who would have thought that she would also give away her favorite Eighteen Scholars.
"Magpie, out with the old, in with the new!"
Rong Xi patted the little girl's forehead, "Once we leave the palace, we'll build a huge garden. You can plant whatever flowers you want. However, I think it would be better if you plant rare and exotic plants. By then, this princess consort might be able to refine a few batches of pills!"
"Master, you know alchemy?"
Upon hearing this, the magpie's attention immediately shifted.
"If you don't know how, you can learn. Before, I didn't even know how to cultivate!"
Rong Xi felt no pressure at all.
...
When the group returned to the Fourth Prince's courtyard, they saw that the Fourth Prince was already waiting at the gate. Beside him, Song Gege and Li Gege had finished packing and placed their belongings on the flying carriage. The boxes looked quite impressive.
In contrast, Rong Xi's flying chariot was completely bare and rather shabby.
"Master, the time has come!"
A moment after Rong Xi and the others returned, Su Peisheng looked at the Fourth Prince and spoke slowly.
"Walk!"
The Fourth Prince did not use the flying chariot, but instead rode on his sword.
A magic sword radiating a bluish-green light was placed under the Fourth Prince's foot, and it flew ahead of all the flying chariots towards the palace gate.
Rong Xi sat cross-legged on the flying chariot, holding two mid-grade spirit stones in her hands, and began to cultivate.
While Song Gege and Li Gege gazed admiringly at the Fourth Prince riding on his sword, Rong Xi didn't even glance at him. She'd rather spend her time absorbing more spirit stones than watching him show off.
The five-colored altar is a major absorber of spiritual energy.
Moreover, there is a time limit to the task she needs to complete.
After Rong Xi silently absorbed the two mid-grade spirit stones in her hand, the group had already approached the future Yongwang Mansion, or rather, the current Fourth Prince's Mansion.
"arrive!"
The magic sword beneath the Fourth Prince's feet vanished in a flash, and he appeared as if walking on a staircase in the void, his robes fluttering in the wind, like a banished immortal descending to earth, truly possessing the demeanor of a celestial being.
"Pretentious!"
Upon seeing the Fourth Prince's appearance, Rong Xi immediately scoffed.
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