According to the current laws of the Qing Dynasty, once a prince's concubine reaches the Golden Core realm in her cultivation, she can be promoted to the rank of Secondary Consort and her name will be recorded in the Imperial Genealogy.
Although the secondary consort was still somewhat inferior to the primary consort in rank, their cultivation at the Golden Core stage was a significant advantage, giving them the qualifications to rival Rong Xi.
"It seems the lessons learned last time weren't enough!"
Rong Xi gently put down her chopsticks, her gaze falling on the two people's faces. She didn't offer any opinion on their advancement to the Golden Core stage, as if she didn't know they had already reached that level.
"What does the Princess Consort mean by that?"
"We two have come to pay our respects to the Princess Consort with proper etiquette, but we do not know what we have done to offend her?"
Song Gege looked at Rong Xi with considerable pride. Her advancement to the Golden Core stage and her impending appointment as a secondary consort had greatly boosted her confidence. Moreover, she possessed a single water-elemental root. Once she reached the Golden Core stage, she could engage in dual cultivation with the Fourth Prince, harmonizing yin and yang, which would significantly enhance the cultivation of both of them.
She is the one who can provide Prince with assistance in his spiritual practice.
And what about Lan Xi? She's merely a woman to bear children for the Prince. Now, although she can cultivate, her cultivation level is ultimately too low. Most importantly, Ulanara has already submitted to the Fourth Prince, so even if she cultivates to the Golden Core stage, she can't offer him much help.
Comparing the advantages and disadvantages, Song Gege felt that she was the complete winner.
"Your appearance before me is a violation of my taboo!"
Rong Xi said coldly, "Your face makes me lose my appetite. Tell me, have you offended me?"
"..."
When Song Gege heard Rong Xi say this, she was stunned and had no idea how to respond.
Li Gege, standing nearby, was also stunned. She wanted to help Song Gege calm down, but what could she say?
"Li, do you think that by advancing to the Golden Core realm you can challenge me, your primary wife?"
"According to the laws of the Qing Dynasty, once a maid or concubine advances to the Golden Core realm, she can be promoted to the rank of Secondary Consort."
"Indeed, the law is indeed so. However, have you forgotten that this petition for the title must be written by me, the primary consort? Do you think I would submit this petition for your sake if you displease me like this?"
Rong Xi stared coldly at Li Gege, making no attempt to hide the contempt in her eyes.
Although Rong Xi never intended to compete with Song Gege and Li Gege for the Fourth Prince, how could these two be so foolish as to jump out and provoke her, the primary consort?
There's a saying that goes, "I give it to you, you have it. I don't give it to you, and you can't take it from me, even if you try."
Want to become the fourth prince's concubine?
Haha, sorry girl, you're overthinking it!
Song Gege was stunned when Rong Xi said those words.
Li Gege was stunned!
Before they arrived, Li Gege had a bad feeling, believing that they shouldn't have come to provoke the Fujin at this time. Unfortunately, Song Gege didn't listen to her advice at all, and instead said that if she didn't come, she would break off all ties with her.
In the end, Li Gege had no choice but to come with Song Gege.
Now that's bad. They've offended the Fujin (principal wife), and they don't know when their petition to appoint a secondary Fujin will be submitted.
"My lady, I have not offended you at all!"
"This concubine was summoned by Consort Song. This concubine really only came to pay her respects to you!"
Ignoring all dignity of a Golden Core cultivator, Li Gege knelt down before Rong Xi, her eyes brimming with tears, as if she had suffered a great injustice.
"Li, have I wronged you?"
"No, no!"
Upon hearing Rong Xi's question, Li Gege quickly responded and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.
"It was my fault, please forgive me, Madam!"
Li Gege wasn't as lively as Song Gege, and she was also quite timid. Faced with Rong Xi's questioning, she was naturally quite frightened.
"Li, get up!"
Looking at Li Shi's anxious and fearful appearance, Rong Xi inexplicably felt that she had suddenly become the great villain who oppressed a respectable woman. Although she dared not say that she was a good person or a great philanthropist, she was definitely not a great villain either.
"yes!"
Li Gege obeyed Rong Xi's words completely.
Song Gege was furious to see Li Gege kneeling and begging for forgiveness so spinelessly. Although Rong Xi was right, she really didn't believe Rong Xi would dare to suppress their petition for promotion to secondary consort. After all, a prince's primary consort must not be jealous.
Besides, even if this woman withholds the memorial from being submitted, isn't there still the Prince?
Thinking of the Fourth Prince, Song Gege felt a surge of passion in her heart.
"Since you can't eat when you see me, Madam, then I'll take my leave!"
Thinking of the Fourth Prince's gentleness towards her, Song Gege no longer cared about Rong Xi's difficult behavior. When the Fourth Prince came that night, she would have someone who could make decisions for her.
Well, with that coward Li Shi here as a witness, the Prince will take care of everything for them!
After finishing her words, Song Gege walked away quickly.
She didn't even bow to Rong Xi, and simply left without saying goodbye.
"Madam!"
"This servant..."
Seeing Song Gege leave, Li Gege became increasingly frightened.
Rong Xi chuckled and said, "She is her, and you are you. I will write up your petition and submit it shortly. You may leave now!"
"This humble servant thanks you, Madam!"
Li Gege quickly bowed to Rong Xi and respectfully withdrew.
"Magpie, prepare the brush, ink, paper, and inkstone!"
After Li Gege left, Rong Xi did not delay and immediately had Xi Que prepare pen, ink, paper and inkstone. She quickly wrote a simple and unadorned memorial requesting to be appointed as a secondary consort.
Once this memorial is submitted to the Imperial Clan Court and reviewed by Prince Yu, the Imperial Clan Court official will issue an imperial edict.
Once the Imperial Clan Court issues the imperial register, Lady Li will officially become the Fourth Prince's secondary consort.
From the moment she learned her true identity, Rong Xi understood that wanting to be with the Fourth Prince for life was simply wishful thinking.
In those Qing Dynasty time-travel novels, once the female protagonist travels through time, no matter what the circumstances, 99% of the time she will end up with a happy ending with a lifelong, monogamous relationship.
But Rong Xi understood that this kind of thing was very difficult!
Perhaps her fellow time travelers had the ability to bewitch princes and nobles, making them forget their own identities, but Rong Xi knew her own family's situation and simply didn't have that ability.
For a woman to captivate a man, she either needs to be as beautiful as a vixen or possess extraordinary inner qualities that make a man instantly fall for her. Otherwise, such a thing remains merely a dream!
Rong Xi now occupies Ulanara's body, and her appearance is only average. She has absolutely no hope of attracting men with her looks. As for the second possibility, inner qualities? Rong Xi has neither the inclination nor the time to let the Fourth Prince appreciate her inner qualities.
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