Sigh, thinking about her vitality and lifespan, Ituma Shushu felt a little helpless.
Okay, this time we definitely have to move the palace.
the next day.
Qingyun Yaxuan became lively very early on because the Seventh Prince Hongzhao, the Eighth Prince Hongzhao, and the Ninth Prince Hongxuan had all moved back.
"Mother, Hongzhao will be going to study in the Imperial Study tomorrow."
"Seventh Prince Hongzhao said."
Ituma Shushu nodded and said softly, "Yes, Mother understands. Your father has already surprised you by allowing you to stay at the Imperial Study for the next few months instead of studying there, so that you can spend time with Hongxu and Hongxuan."
"Mother."
"Mother."
The Seventh Prince Hongzhao looked at Ituma Shushu, as if he had something to say, but hesitated to speak.
Ituma Shushu was a little confused, so she asked softly, "Hongzhao, is there anything else you want to say to your mother?"
"Mother, Father Emperor wants me to move to the Prince's Residence next month."
The Seventh Prince Hongzhao looked at Ituma Shushu and spoke.
Ituma Shushu was taken aback. Well, considering Emperor Yongzheng's temperament, it was already quite good that he didn't make Hongzhao move to the Prince's Residence this month.
She couldn't help but reach out and gently stroke the head of the Seventh Prince, Hongzhao, and said softly, "Mother has noticed that Hongzhao has become more sensible since he stayed at Jiuzhou Qingyan for a few months. You were afraid of upsetting Mother, so you hesitated to speak just now, weren't you?"
The seventh prince, Hongzhao, whispered, "Yes, Mother."
Ituma Shushu said softly, "It was your mother who begged your father, Hongzhao, to wait until your mother gave birth to the tenth and eleventh princes before moving to the princes' quarters."
Now that your father has allowed you to move to the prince's residence again next month, your mother is already very satisfied.
Although your mother is sad, she was already mentally prepared, so you don't need to worry about her too much.
The Seventh Prince Hongzhao held Ituma Shushu's hand and whispered, "Mother, Hongzhao will come back to see you often."
Seeing the reluctant expression on the Seventh Prince Hongzhao's face, Ituma Shushu's heart softened. She said softly, "Don't worry, Your Highness is still in the Yuanmingyuan. Your mother will visit you often. You are still so young, and your mother is worried about you."
"Mother, Hongxu wants to play with Xiao Shi and Xiao Shiyi."
"Mother, Hongxuan wants to play with Xiao Shi and Xiao Shiyi too."
"Mother."
"Mother."
Just then, the Eighth Prince Hongxu and the Ninth Prince Hongxuan skipped in.
Ituma Shushu smiled and said, "Okay, okay, let's check if Xiao Shi and Xiao Shiyi are awake yet."
Then she instructed, "Chu Ling, go and see if the two princes have woken up. If they have, have Xia Ju and Chu Yin carry them out."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
After Chu Ling responded, she quickly walked towards the side hall.
...
As night falls, the stars begin to twinkle in the sky, and the moonlight shines on the earth.
Ituma Shushu had just instructed the servants to help the three princes go back to rest, while the tenth and eleventh princes had been coaxed to sleep even earlier.
At this moment, she was sitting on the embroidered couch, talking to Dongmei and Chuling who were serving her.
Suddenly, the sound of a eunuch announcing something came from outside.
"His Majesty has arrived."
Not long after, Emperor Yongzheng strode in.
Ituma Shushu led a group of servants in bowing and said, "Greetings to the Emperor."
Emperor Yongzheng stepped forward to help Ituma Shushu up, and then said gently, "No need for formalities."
Afterwards, Emperor Yongzheng and Ituma Shushu moved to the warm pavilion.
"Your Majesty, please have some tea."
Ituma Shushu gently poured a cup of tea for Emperor Yongzheng.
Emperor Yongzheng took the cup, took a small sip, and said, "Consort Shu, please sit down."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Ituma Shushu sat down on the other side.
Then, as if he had just thought of something, Emperor Yongzheng ordered, "You may all leave."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Ituma Shushu thought to herself: I wonder what Emperor Yongzheng wants to say to me?
After all the servants withdrew, Emperor Yongzheng said, "Consort Shu, you have given birth to two princes for me this time, and I should have rewarded you handsomely."
However, in terms of rank, if you were to be promoted to Imperial Concubine now, it would be detrimental to you and Hongzhao, and the others. Do you understand what I mean?
Ituma Shushu was a little taken aback. She really didn't expect that Emperor Yongzheng would be so straightforward about this matter of rank with her!
She really couldn't catch that straight shot for a moment.
Well, I guess Emperor Yongzheng was afraid that if he spoke in too profound a language, he, being such a blockhead, wouldn't understand?
Of course, there must have been a test involved, after all, he had the heart of an emperor!
Ahem, Ituma Shushu is a little embarrassed.
So Ituma Shushu immediately knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I, I, I have never dared to hope to be promoted to Imperial Concubine."
Emperor Yongzheng's eyes flickered, and he said, "Consort Shu, please get up."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Ituma Shushu pretended to breathe a sigh of relief and sat down again.
Emperor Yongzheng lightly tapped the rim of the white jade cup with his well-defined index finger. "Hmm, you are indeed not qualified enough to be promoted to Imperial Concubine," he said in a calm and authoritative voice.
Ituma Shushu thought to herself: Uh, Your Majesty Yongzheng, please don't think that I never thought of being promoted to Imperial Concubine just because I'm pragmatic.
That's because I know that if I were to be promoted to Imperial Noble Consort now, Consort Qi, Consort Xi, and Consort Yu would definitely not let me off the hook.
Besides, I already made many people jealous after I was promoted from Consort Shu to Imperial Concubine Shu, so I'd better not do anything reckless for now.
Oh, and by then, the Third Prince Hongshi, the Fifth Prince Hongli, and the Sixth Prince Hongzhou will also be even more hostile towards Hongzhao and the others.
You should know that I, Consort Shu, have absolutely no foundation whatsoever!
If I were to be promoted to Imperial Concubine now, there would be a huge pitfall waiting for me.
Ituma Shushu's mind raced, and she lowered her head to whisper to Emperor Yongzheng, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, you said you would reward me handsomely, right?"
Upon hearing this, Yongzheng's eyes flashed with a faint chill, and a hint of disappointment seemed to flicker in them.
"Yes, my word is as good as gold."
After Yongzheng finished speaking, he waited patiently for Ituma Shushu to speak.
When Ituma Shushu heard Yongzheng say this, she seemed to breathe a sigh of relief and said softly, "Your Majesty, I wish to move to Chunqi Xiuse."
After listening, Yongzheng looked at Ituma Shushu with a questioning gaze and asked, "Consort Shu, are you sure you only want this reward?"
Ituma Shushu seemed to think that the emperor disagreed, so she quickly said, "Your Majesty, I know that Chunqi Xiuse is the greatest place besides Fengqing Yueming."
If Your Majesty does not agree, I am willing to move to a smaller place, as long as it is larger than Qingyun Yaxuan.
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