Not counting the imperial concubines, consorts, and concubines left behind by Emperor Kangxi, there were dozens of noble ladies, ladies-in-waiting, and ladies-in-waiting alone. These people would all have to squeeze in, one room per person, or if all else fails, they could share a room.
Qian Shengyan still felt that a batch of them could be released. These young ladies-in-waiting were not old, had no sons, and had no hope. Were they just going to spend the rest of their lives in the palace?
Moreover, with more people comes more trouble. If someone can't stand the loneliness and causes some trouble, it will tarnish Kangxi's reputation...
It's more accurate to say they were sent to guard the imperial tombs. In reality, we should ask who is willing to leave first.
Thinking this way, Qian Shengyan asked, but Yinzhen still didn't agree, saying they would talk about it later.
Qian Shengyan sighed inwardly, knowing that her thoughts were quite different from Yinzhen's. She felt it was pitiful for these young girls to spend their entire lives in the deep palace, but Yinzhen wouldn't think about such things. He would only think that no matter their rank or age, since they had followed Kangxi, they would be palace people for life.
As she pondered, her hands moved without stopping. She had already assigned the palaces to the main concubines. Yonghe Palace could only be left for Consort De to live alone. The other palaces would be crammed in, and each palace would be staffed with people.
In addition, there was no need to move the Chengqian Palace where the only Consort Tongjia lived. Moreover, Hongli had stayed there several times when he visited the palace before, and was taken care of by the Consort and Consort Guarjia. In gratitude for their actions, Qian Shengyan did not send any more people to the Chengqian Palace.
As for the rest who can't be squeezed in, let's just push them into the Ning Shou Palace...
Qian Shengyan was scribbling on the map when she suddenly spotted the Cining Palace.
She paused for a moment. This Cining Palace... it's a nice place, spacious and bright, with its own private garden. She... wants to live here.
cough.
"Your Majesty, why not renovate Cining Palace properly?" Qian Shengyan thoughtfully suggested. "It's not a good idea for the imperial concubines to live in the Western Six Palaces all the time, and Ningshou Palace is too small. Once the renovation is complete, perhaps we can invite the Empress Dowager to move in."
She paused for a moment, then said, "And the late Imperial Noble Consort... Lady Tongjia is different from the others, and she raised Hongli. I secretly think that she should also move to Cining Palace in the future, so that she can keep the Empress Dowager company."
Yinzhen glanced at Cining Palace, probably thinking about how large the palace was, and nodded: "My late father had repaired it, but it's been many years, so let's hurry up and renovate it again."
This way, he could also explain things to the outside world. The late Empress had many concubines, and Ning Shou Palace was really crowded. Yinzhen did not want his mother to be uncomfortable, so he specially renovated Cining Palace so that Consort De could move in.
Therefore, since the Cining Palace was not yet fully repaired, it was appropriate for Consort De to stay in the Yonghe Palace first.
After dividing the palace into several parts, Qian Shengyan subconsciously rubbed her lower back. After rubbing it, she paused for a moment and suddenly remembered her stomach. She originally wanted to tell Yinzhen, but unexpectedly Su Peisheng suddenly reported, "Your Majesty, the Thirteenth Prince has arrived."
"Okay." Yinzhen replied, then told Qian Shengyan to get some rest before leaving again.
Qian Shengyan: ...
Well, she's really tired today, so let her go to sleep first.
"Master Qian, His Majesty said that the inner palace is not yet ready, so you may rest here." Su Peisheng said to Qian Shengyan after seeing Yinzhen off.
Qian Shengyan felt something was amiss: "This, the Hall of Mental Cultivation, I..."
"It's alright. His Majesty has spoken, so Master Qian can rest assured and relax." Su Peisheng said with a smile. "Not only Master Qian, but the Fourth Prince and the Fourth Princess are also in the next room. If Master Qian needs anything, just call this servant."
He finally understood that even though the Emperor had not yet officially registered the marriage and was extremely busy and chaotic with his affairs, he still did not forget to bring Qian Shengyan to his side to keep him company.
The allocation of concubines is important, but to put it bluntly, it's not something that someone of Master Qian's status should be involved in. But the Emperor has spoken, so what can they do but listen?
Now they're even keeping people living in the Hall of Mental Cultivation. Don't say that's improper; what kind of improper rule is that? Can anything be more important than the Emperor?
Qian Shengyan was indeed tired after finishing her work. She held her stomach and rubbed her lower back. After Qingxue helped her wash up, she lay down on the bed in the West Warm Pavilion of Yangxin Hall.
Before going to sleep, Qingxue asked Qian Shengyan with a smile if she had told Yinzhen about the possible pregnancy. Qian Shengyan was so sleepy that she mumbled a couple of replies and then fell asleep.
Qian Shengyan's thoughts were simple, but who could have imagined that she wouldn't be able to see Yinzhen for several days in a row, from the second day to the third day.
Yinzhen was extremely busy, as he also had to kneel before the coffin of Emperor Kangxi. Qian Shengyan naturally had to go as well, but the two were not in the same place and it was difficult for them to see each other.
November 20th was an auspicious day calculated by the Imperial Astronomical Bureau, and it was also the day Yinzhen ascended the throne.
Yinzhen was a meticulous person. He had to get everything sorted out before the 20th, including major and minor matters. He also transferred many officials and had to be careful to deal with his brothers. He didn't get any rest for two days in a row.
On the other side, Qian Shengyan was also furious with Consort De.
If it weren't for the other party's status and these damned rules, Qian Shengyan would have shown Consort De what a fist the size of a sandbag really meant!
What do you mean by "I don't want to be the Empress Dowager"? I miss the late Emperor and am willing to follow him in death.
What does it mean to say, "My son was appointed by imperial decree to inherit the throne, which is not something I could have dreamed of"?
She also said something like, "I entered the palace as a concubine at a young age, and I did not do anything to serve the late emperor. I dare not even hope that my son will become emperor, nor do I even dream of it."
You're talking nonsense. If you're so capable, go die. Don't force Yinzhen to hurry up and bring Yinti back.
It's not that I don't want your son to be emperor, it's that I don't want Yinzhen to be emperor!
Qian Shengyan was furious and decided to give her no face at all. Let her stay in Yonghe Palace if she wanted; Yinzhen had already come up with an excuse for her.
But Qian Shengyan never expected that Wuya was such a scoundrel!
Before his enthronement ceremony, Yinzhen, according to old custom, had to first pay his respects to the Empress Dowager before ascending to the Hall of Supreme Harmony to receive the homage of the court officials.
But when they came to discuss the matter with Uya, she was completely uncooperative and deliberately sabotaged them, refusing to accept the new emperor's greetings. She even said sarcastically, "The emperor has ascended the throne and should be congratulated. As for my greetings, what does it matter? Besides, I am in mourning for the late emperor and wearing court robes. I would feel uneasy receiving the emperor's greetings. Please excuse me from the greetings."
What does this mean? It means either she doesn't acknowledge Yinzhen's imperial status, or she's openly stating that Yinzhen isn't her son!
Qian Shengyan stood behind the crowd, watching from afar as Yinzhen's face turned pale instantly, and couldn't help but feel a little sorry for him.
Fortunately, with important ministers such as Longkodo present and princes earnestly persuading her, Uya reluctantly agreed. However, she added, "Since the ministers have cited the grand ceremony performed by the late emperor and earnestly pleaded for mercy, I have no choice but to comply. Tonight, after expressing my gratitude before the coffin, I will return to the palace."
This means they were persuaded to do nothing and had no other choice; it wasn't for Yinzhen's sake at all!
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