Chapter 7 Ambition
After Qingtao sent away the eunuchs from the Jingshifang, he returned to the west side hall.
Yuying was still in a daze. She was worried about being beheaded and her life was in danger in the last second. How come she jumped to serving the emperor in the next second? Which step did she miss?
Qing Tao knelt on the ground with a thud, and said with a look of joy that was difficult to conceal, "Congratulations, my lady! Congratulations, my lady! After three years of hardship, my lady has finally come to an end! I will help you wash and dress."
Yuying saw that Qingtao was really happy for her. Anyone in the harem should be happy to be able to sleep with the emperor. She forced herself to suppress the myriad thoughts in her mind and nodded to Qingtao.
Concubine An knew that Yuying only had Qingtao serving her, and was afraid that she could not handle it alone, so she sent two second-class palace maids, Bilan and Bishui, to come over.
Yuying was stripped clean and put into the bathtub like a puppet, and there was no room for intervention in the whole process. When she came to her senses, she was already sitting in front of the bronze mirror.
"Let me, Bilan, help the young lady to dress up." said the one with a rounder face among the two palace maids.
The bronze mirrors at that time were not as clear as modern mirrors, and they were a bit hazy. Because of the emperor's sleeping arrangement, Yuying lit twice as many candles in the west side hall as usual, which illuminated this small area clearly.
It is said that beauty is best seen under the lamp. Moreover, Yuying is a beauty, and at this moment, she is even more breathtakingly beautiful.
The person in the mirror has a small face the size of a palm, with skin that is as delicate as a baby's but not as white as a baby's. She has curved eyebrows, a delicate nose, and a small mouth that is as pretty as a flower. But on such a face, there is a pair of innocent little deer eyes, which makes people feel pity for no reason. A deep red cinnabar mole at the end of the right eye adds a touch of charm to such a beautiful face.
Nowadays, most of the women in the harem are from the Manchu and Mongolian Eight Banners. It was not until the late Kangxi period that women from the Han Army Banner became popular in the harem, which shows that Kangxi himself liked this kind of appearance. Even in Jiangnan, where beauties are bred, Yuying's face is impeccable.
Yuying took advantage of the opportunity. Such a face, which was gentle and beautiful like the Jiangnan water town and beautiful without any offensiveness, was unique in the harem.
Bilan looked at the woman in the bronze mirror. She had not put on any makeup yet, but her charm was so evident in her glance and smile. She felt a little sad that such a beautiful woman had remained unknown in the harem and had wasted three years.
Bilan quickly combed her hair and was about to put on makeup when Yuying rejected her. "That's it. You guys go out first. I want to be alone for a while."
The three servants looked at each other, and finally Qing Tao stepped out to advise, "Young Master, the eunuch from the Jingshifang is already waiting outside, so we should not let them wait too long."
"I know what's going on. Qingtao, take Bilan and Bishui out first. Remember to thank Concubine An for me. I'll be right back."
Yuying refused to listen, and the three of them had no choice but to go out after hesitating for a while.
Yuying was the only one left in the room.
Yuying stared at the person in the mirror expressionlessly. Although she was a modern person who became a concubine of the emperor in the Qing Dynasty, Yuying did not feel wronged as she imagined. She was just confused. She didn't know whether she should be forgotten by the emperor after serving him once, or whether she should gamble and fight for the emperor's favor and his sincerity with everyone in the harem?
In history, Kangxi was a passionate man. He had Empress Hesheli who accompanied him in his youth, and Concubine Yi who favored him for ten years. His son became Concubine De, the next emperor.
In later generations, there are different speculations about the woman that Emperor Kangxi loved most in his life. If there were a bet, how would Yuying come out on top?
"Knock, knock--" It was Qingtao urging.
Forget it, let's take it one step at a time.
No matter how bad it gets, it's just history repeating itself. Recalling the turbulent China in history, Yuying couldn't help but feel a little ambitious.
If he could really win the emperor's heart, through Kangxi's hand, perhaps he could change the history of China.
Even if it's just a little bit, it will be worth living this life again.
A single spark can start a prairie fire.
Don't be impatient, Yuying, you have to take everything slow. At least you still have this eye-catching appearance, right?
Wait for the next day.
After figuring it out, Yuying smiled at the bronze mirror.
It is so bright that all other flowers pale in comparison.
Yuying stood up, pushed open the door of the palace, and walked towards the unknown future step by step.
"Qingtao, let's go."
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