Before the Empress Dowager, the princes' primary wives naturally united as one, and when faced with the provocations from the women of the Right Wing Prince's tribe, the Empress Dowager pretended not to see anything. (Three Inches of Human World)
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Kangxi allowed several of his wives to return with him, which was considered as helping Batu Buhe to quell some of the situation.
At Feiyangu’s residence, a room for mourning had been prepared well in advance, in the hope that Batubuhe could completely calm down here.
"Fourth Princess Consort, is the Left Wing Prince going back to his maternal home with you?" The women of the Right Wing Prince's tribe looked at Qingyan.
Qingyan opened her watery eyes wide and looked at the Mongolian princess opposite her. Their embarrassment at not being able to observe mourning was only a momentary thing.
"Hehe, Right Wing Prince's Consort, when did the concubines start managing affairs in the tribe?" Fifth Consort said, looking at the Right Wing Prince's Consort.
The one who just raised the question is the concubine of the Right Prince. It is said that the primary wife is much more favored and often handles matters on behalf of the prince, while the concubine accompanies the prince.
Snap!
The Right Prince's wife slammed her teacup heavily on the table. The concubines were trying to make their presence felt, but they were no match for the other women present. If they were to make a few sarcastic remarks, they could say that the grasslands had lost their order, but if the concubines were to intervene, the situation would definitely become more serious.
"Shut up! Is this the place for you to interrupt?" the Right Wing Prince's wife sneered.
Upon hearing the primary wife's reprimand, the concubine's eyes immediately reddened. If a man were present, he would surely feel heartache.
Aside from Qingyan, which of the women present didn't have one or two sullen family members? They were the most disdainful of these delicate women.
"Stop crying. No one here will appreciate it," the Right Wing Prince's wife sneered.
The Eighth Prince's wife, Lady Jueluo, rolled up her handkerchief and realized that this concubine was someone she could win over. In the investigation, the concubine was even more likely to speak in front of the Right Prince.
"Madam...it was this servant's fault!" The concubine dared not be presumptuous in front of the Empress Dowager, and would wait until she returned to the Court of Colonial Affairs to complain to Ye.
"Narentuya, go and fetch the Right Wing Prince. I have some questions to ask him," the Empress Dowager couldn't hold back any longer.
The Empress Dowager had a deep impression of what Consort Dong'e looked like back then.
The Third Prince Consort looked at the Second Prince Consort opposite her and felt a sense of déjà vu, as if her own Second Prince Consort was in a similar situation.
Qingyan smiled, thinking, "She really is an innocent girl. Using her advantages to say these things, she's quite something."
A moment later, Kangxi arrived in the courtyard with his princes, members of the imperial family, and Mongolian princes and other leaders. Narentuya explained the situation directly, and everyone was shocked.
Their gazes toward the right-wing prince shifted slightly, even surprising Batubuhe.
When the old prince was alive, he would often tell Batubuhe that no matter what he did, he should respect his principal wife. If it weren't for the fact that the Left Prince's wife was bad at educating the children and caused both of his sons to grow up badly, the Left Prince would not have given up on his sons.
After the group paid their respects, the Empress Dowager did not allow the Right Wing Prince's concubine to rise. After everyone was seated, the concubine knelt on the carpet, her mournful gaze following the Right Wing Prince.
"I am old and no longer aware of the affairs of the tribes. Right Wing Prince's Consort, you are the primary consort, you should show some dignity and not rely on others to do everything for you." The Empress Dowager understood the thoughts of these women all too well.
The concubine was the favorite of the Right Wing Prince, no wonder the Empress Dowager had to intervene.
Qingyan sat to the side, listening to the Empress Dowager's attack.
"Your Majesty, I know I was wrong. I am truly incompetent and unable to discipline the concubine. Please, Your Majesty, bestow upon her a nanny to discipline her!" The words of the Right Wing Prince's wife made the women spit out their tea.
The prince's wives exchanged glances. Since arriving in the capital, the Right Prince's wife had learned a lot of etiquette, yet she could still utter such words, which was truly astonishing.
"Alright, let Su Mo'er come over here," the Empress Dowager said, looking at Narentuya.
Su Mo'er had been sent out of the palace several times, supposedly to keep vigil for the Empress Dowager, but in reality, Kangxi was preparing to exile her.
Now that the Right Wing Prince's wife has requested a nanny as a reward, Su Mo'er is the most suitable candidate.
Su Mo'er?!
The Mongol wives were taken aback. This woman was said to be the Empress Dowager's confidante, and had been serving by her side since the Empress Dowager left. Why would she be rewarded?
Later, Su Mo'er appeared in everyone's sight. Qing Yan looked up at Su Mo'er, who was wearing a brown palace dress, with gray hair and a serious expression on her face.
"Aunt Su, the Right Wing Prince's wife wants to hire a governess, so I thought of you. You often say that your aunt's greatest wish is to go home and visit. Next spring, you can go back to the grasslands with the Right Wing Prince's wife to fulfill this wish on your behalf." The Empress Dowager made her position clear.
Qingyan was secretly surprised that the Empress Dowager could be so meticulous.
Yinzhen secretly held Qingyan's small hand, silently comforting her.
To be able to live safely in the deep palace for decades, the Empress Dowager must have considerable skill. She was just very good at disguising herself. In Yinzhen's eyes, as long as Qingyan and the children were not harmed, he did not mind if the Empress Dowager used her methods.
"Yes!" Su Mo'er knew that if she dared to resist, Kangxi would definitely not keep her any longer.
Now that the Mongol tribes have drifted further and further away from the royal family, Su Mo'er knows that the Empress Dowager will definitely not be as easy to talk to as her master.
"Your Majesty, this servant will personally go to find the governess. Granny Su has served the Empress Dowager for many years and also serves you. This servant dares not take her back as a governess; that... is a bit too much." Of course, the Right Wing Prince would not accept her.
Su Mo'er has been in the capital for decades, and the Empress Dowager and Empress Dowager have grown increasingly resentful of the Mongols. It's hard to say whether she will help Kangxi.
“Right Wing Prince, I think the Empress Dowager’s suggestion is excellent. Grandmother has always wanted to go back and visit, but I was too busy in recent years to take her back. After she left, having Granny Su complete this task is a very good idea.” Kangxi said from the side.
In less than a quarter of an hour, Qingyan saw the Right Wing Prince defeated, and she was very happy. If Su Mo'er were in the capital, she would often cause trouble.
As the evening banquet approached, Emperor Kangxi helped the Empress Dowager walk towards the main hall where the banquet was to be held, where the court officials were already waiting.
"Fourth Brother, what would those Mongolian princes say if Batumuhe were to go back to the past?" Qingyan asked.
"They must have tried to persuade him to go back. We don't need to pay much attention to it. Batu Buhe knows what he's doing," Yinzhen said in a low voice.
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