Chapter 23: Aftermath
Seeing that the argument between the two was getting more intense, Imperial Noble Consort Tong Jia, who was sitting at the top, put down the teacup in her hand, as if she had finally noticed the tit-for-tat between the two. "Enough, why are you arguing so early in the morning? You're just making a fool of yourself!"
"If you want to quarrel, go back to your palace!"
"I am also tired, let's go back today."
After saying that, he turned and went into the inner hall.
"Your concubine respectfully bids farewell to the Imperial Noble Consort." Regardless of whether they were willing or not, everyone still had to bow to the Imperial Noble Consort when she left the table.
As soon as Yuying bent her knees, she saw Concubine Yi storming out. Seeing this, Noble Lady Guo Luoluo hurriedly followed.
"Sister, sister, wait for me..."
As noble lady Guo Luoluo's shouts gradually faded away, the crowd saw that there was no more excitement to watch and followed him away in groups of three or five.
Yuying still followed Concubine An's sedan chair.
On the way back.
"Don't look at Concubine Yi's appearance as someone who is difficult to get along with. That's just her personality. She is only a little submissive in front of the Emperor, but she has no bad intentions. If you have the chance, there's no harm in getting to know her better." Concubine An suddenly spoke.
Yuying nodded after hearing this, but suddenly remembered that Concubine An might not be able to see it, so she quickly said, "I understand."
Yuying felt that what Anpin said was right. She had also seen such straightforward people who had offended countless people with their words. But she knew that it was most comfortable to get along with such people. They could say whatever they wanted without being afraid of offending others and having them do something bad to them in secret.
"It's Concubine Hui who mentioned this incident today. I'm sure it's not accidental. How is your relationship with your cousin? If you get into trouble here, I may not be able to protect you."
"Okay, thank you for your teachings, Madam."
"Now that you have been conferred the title of noble lady, you can no longer live the same life as before. Although the harem has been very peaceful on the surface these years, there are many underworlds behind the scenes, and I cannot protect you all the time. And since you have won the emperor's favor, you have already attracted the attention of others, not to mention that you are so high-profile."
Yuying frowned. If she had known this, she would not have become this noble lady.
Seeing that Yuying was listening, Concubine An continued, "In this palace, those who are not envied are mediocre. You have already caught the emperor's eye, so the most important thing now is how to keep the emperor's attention for a long time."
"Look at Concubine Yi. Because she is favored, she can come and go as she pleases in the Imperial Noble Concubine's Palace."
"Sometimes, this favor is not about whether you are willing to fight for it, but you have to fight for it. Lady Wei, do you understand?"
Yuying turned around and looked at Concubine An sitting in the sedan chair in shock.
As if noticing Yuying's gaze, Concubine An met Yuying's gaze and said, "Why? Are you shocked? Don't you understand why I am telling you this?"
Yuying nodded honestly.
No matter who said this, it would not be as shocking as when it came from Concubine An's mouth.
After all, it has been three years, and Yuying has never seen Concubine An compete for favor. In the harem, she is the only one who doesn't care that Changchun Palace has become a veritable cold palace.
Such a person would actually advise her to compete for favor?
When they returned to Changchun Palace, because Yuying was hiding something in her heart, as soon as she entered the door, she drove everyone out and left herself alone in the palace.
Before Qing Tao left, she hesitated to speak. She felt that what Concubine An said was right. Her mistress should have competed for favor long ago, and she would not have stayed in obscurity in the harem for three years in vain.
But in the end he said nothing, closed the door and left the space to Yuying.
She believed that her young mistress would think things through.
After driving everyone out, Yuying frowned and fell into deep thought.
As a modern person, Yuying would never be able to compete with a group of women for a man.
She could be forced to accept it, but she couldn't take the initiative to please Kangxi. She couldn't do it, no matter if she was hypocritical or whatever.
Moreover, she was also confused by Kangxi's attitude during the two times she slept with him. The first time he slept with him was normal, so why was the second time...?
Before Yuying could figure it out, Kangxi summoned Yuying to sleep with him that night.
Since Kangxi figured it out last night, it was natural for him to summon Yuying to sleep with him.
This time the meeting person came with a sad face.
"What's wrong? Are you still so unhappy to see me?"
Yuying saw Kangxi suddenly ask a question and glanced at him.
[You are not gold, silver or treasure, why should I be happy to see you?]
[Still asking me what’s wrong? It’s all because of you.]
Yuying said something in her heart neither lightly nor seriously.
Kangxi looked confused. He walked over, took Yuying's hand, brought her to his side and sat down.
"Is there something bothering you? Tell me and I'll give you some advice."
Yuying looked up and stared at Kangxi, not knowing whether she should ask.
As if he had noticed Yuying's confusion, Kangxi gave her a reassuring look, as if to say, "I will handle everything for you."
Yuying felt relieved and spoke hesitantly: "Your Majesty, does everyone in the harem want to compete for your favor?"
By the time she said this, Yuying had already prepared herself to anger Kangxi and was ready to kneel down and apologize at any time.
But unexpectedly, Kangxi was not angry. He was just stunned, as if he had not expected Yuying to ask such a question.
He patted the hand he was holding gently, as if to comfort it.
"The concubines in the harem all want something for their own favors. Some want to have children, some want to have a family, and some want to be in a high position. Everyone in the harem wants nothing more than these three things. So, do you want to be favored too? What do you want?"
Yuying shook her head subconsciously.
[I just want to go home.]
Hearing this, Kangxi couldn't help but tighten his grip on Yuying's hand.
"Don't be afraid. You are different from others. You don't need to compete for favor. I will give you what they ask for. You just need to stay by my side."
"Why are you talking about this today? Did someone mention it to you when you went to pay your respects?" Kangxi asked suddenly.
Yuying subconsciously didn't want to mention Concubine An, "No, I..." Perhaps it was because Kangxi was particularly gentle tonight, Yuying forgot the hierarchy for a moment and subconsciously wanted to say "I", but now she realized it and quickly changed her words, "Concubine, I'm just curious."
Seeing that Yuying didn't want to talk, Kangxi didn't force her and he would check it out himself.
He heard Yuying blurt out "I" and the words "you" and "mine" in her heart, thinking that she was not used to using these honorifics, so he said: "From now on, you don't need to use these honorifics in front of me."
Yuying looked up suddenly. This was probably the best news she had heard tonight. It was more exciting than any of the previous high-ranking officials and heirs.
She quickly stood up and was about to express her gratitude.
Kangxi held her up and said, "You don't need to kneel anymore."
Yuying changed her previous decadent state, hugged Kangxi, put her arms around Kangxi's neck, and kissed Kangxi on the face.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
When Yuying finished all this, her body froze, and she realized what a stupid thing she had done. She frantically tried to get off Kangxi, "Your Majesty, please forgive me."
But Kangxi stopped her and held her in his arms, "It's okay, I forgive you."
The atmosphere between the two of them was just right for the moment.
[It must be said that Emperor Kangxi was quite capable, and indeed he was a famous playboy in history.]
Kangxi was in a state of distraction, and when he heard such a disappointing remark, all his romantic thoughts disappeared.
Kangxi pushed Yuying out of his arms and glared at her resentfully.
Yuying just felt that the emperor was indeed moody and unpredictable.
That night, Yuying stayed in the Qianqing Palace again, but the two did not do that kind of thing, they just slept together.
For the next half month, Yuying slept with him.
What broke Yuying's dominance was that the prince returned to the palace.
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