Chapter 83 Summoning
The next day, Yuying woke up at the same time as Kangxi, and they separated after packing up. Kangxi went to court, while Yuying took Luchen to the Cining Palace.
Because the distance between the Qianqing Palace and the Cining Palace was far, Kangxi was afraid that she would be tired, so he specially arranged a sedan chair for her.
After swaying along the way, the sedan chair finally stopped at the gate of the Cining Palace.
Yuying got off the sedan chair with the help of Luchen. She looked up at the plaque of Cining Palace.
This was her first time in the Cining Palace, and she was inevitably apprehensive. Even though Kangxi had repeatedly assured her that the Empress Dowager would not make things difficult for her before she went to sleep last night, she still couldn't fall asleep.
Finally, Kangxi couldn't stand her tossing and turning anymore, so he pulled her onto the bed and did whatever he wanted with her. He was so tired that he fell asleep in the late night.
Yuying took a deep breath and stepped into the Cining Palace with Luchen.
Before entering the hall, I heard a cheerful and crisp female voice talking and laughing, followed by a few cheerful sounds.
It seems that the Empress Dowager is in a good mood, so she can relax a little.
"I wish you all the best, Empress Dowager, and Concubine Xuan."
Yuying walked in and greeted the three people in the hall.
Hearing the voice, the Empress Dowager's smile faded a little. The Empress Dowager and Concubine Xuan were also good at reading people's expressions, so they all shut up. For a moment, the palace, which had been bustling just now, became quiet.
After a long while, the Queen Mother spoke: "Get up."
Then he ordered the maid beside him: "Give Concubine Jin a seat."
Yuying was taken to sit below Concubine Xuan, who smiled kindly at Yuying.
Yuying also smiled back.
As the most special person in Kangxi's harem, Concubine Xuan did not have much thought about Yuying.
Although she had heard of Yuying's name as a favorite concubine, it didn't matter to her who was favored. Because everyone knew that the emperor would not favor her. The reason why she was in the harem was just because of Mongolia, because the Borjigit tribe needed someone in the emperor's harem.
Xuanpin also knew the reason why Yuying came here today.
Come to think of it, it seems that we should thank her. Otherwise, how could the emperor give her the position of concubine so easily?
Thinking of this, Concubine Xuan said, "Don't be nervous, sister. The Empress Dowager is the kindest person."
Yuying quickly thanked Concubine Xuan.
At this time, the Empress Dowager, who was sitting next to the Grand Empress Dowager, spoke. She was talking to the Grand Empress Dowager, and looked at her from time to time, as if she was discussing her. The Empress Dowager spoke fluent Mongolian, and Yuying was confused. She still had the original owner's memory of Manchu for more than ten years, but when Mongolian came out, she was really in the dark and could only look at Lu Chen with a look of help.
Fortunately, Lu Chen is reliable.
She leaned close to Yuying and whispered, "My lady, the Queen Mother is praising your beauty to the Grand Empress Dowager."
Yuying calmed down.
The Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager were talking, and Yuying and Xuanpin were not allowed to interrupt. Xuanpin was fine, at least she could understand, but Yuying could only eat the snacks in the Cining Palace out of boredom.
The snacks in Cining Palace are different from those in other places in the palace, with a strong Mongolian feel. Whether it is milk grapes or beef jerky, they all taste unique.
Seeing that Yuying seemed very interested in the snacks on the table, Concubine Xuan became interested and began to introduce them to Yuying.
While listening to Concubine Xuan's introduction, Yuying tasted them one by one.
As expected, eating can relieve tension. All the anxiety she felt before entering the hall disappeared.
"Look at me, great-aunt, I look like a very brave man."
The Grand Empress Dowager had a preconceived dislike for Yuying because of her looks and Kangxi's favor towards her. It was only because the Empress Dowager tried to persuade her that the Grand Empress Dowager's expression did not become even uglier.
After all, the Empress Dowager had accompanied the Grand Empress Dowager for decades. If we talk about understanding the Grand Empress Dowager's temperament, she is second to none.
She knew that the Empress Dowager had a problem with the Emperor, and she also disliked Concubine Jin. But in her opinion, who can control the Emperor now? It would be better to follow the Emperor's wishes.
But who is the Empress Dowager?
After being strong all his life, he was finally tricked by his own grandson. How could he be happy?
So the Queen Mother acted as the peacemaker.
Let's start with Concubine Jin. Appearance is determined by nature, and Concubine Jin has a face that the Grand Empress Dowager doesn't like, so we can only work on her personality.
What the Empress Dowager disliked most was Dong E's weak and fragile personality.
Fortunately, Yuying's personality is different from Dong E's.
Seeing Yuying eating snacks and drinking tea as if she was at ease in her own palace, the Queen Mother motioned to the Grand Empress Dowager to look over.
Since the Empress Dowager came in and called her, she had not looked at Yuying, even though she kept saying good things for her. Now she looked over curiously after hearing what the Empress Dowager said.
Seeing that Yuying seemed to really enjoy the food, the Empress Dowager's expression improved a lot.
"I'm not being daring, I think she's just being unruly." The Grand Empress Dowager still said stubbornly, "Qiqige, look at her, how can she look like a concubine?"
The Queen Mother could see the Grand Empress Dowager's true thoughts, so she smiled but said nothing.
"Forget it, Su Moer, I'll serve her a pot of mare's milk wine for lunch later."
"Yes, I remember it."
When she heard that the Grand Empress Dowager was planning to keep Concubine Jin for dinner, she knew that the Grand Empress Dowager had thought it through.
"Then it seems that I can't miss today's lunch. My great aunt can't show favoritism." The Queen Mother said with a smile.
"When did I ever fail to provide you with food?" The Empress Dowager asked in a serious tone, "You and Concubine Xuan should stay and eat together today."
"Then I would like to thank my great aunt on behalf of Concubine Xuan."
So, Xuanpin fed Yuying for the whole morning, and Yuying also ate snacks for the whole morning. But when they sat down at the dining table, Yuying was still confused.
How come when she came to the Cining Palace, the Empress Dowager didn't ask any questions and even got a meal for free?
Su Malagu came up with a few jugs of wine and placed one in front of each person.
"Okay, let's eat." The Empress Dowager said, "You should feel more comfortable and just treat it as if you are in your own palace."
Among the people present, Yuying was the only one who was dining with the Empress Dowager for the first time, so these words were naturally spoken to Yuying.
Hearing the Empress Dowager's request for dinner, Concubine Xuan could not wait to pour a cup of mare's milk wine, took a sip, and called out to Yuying: "Lady Jin, please try it quickly. This is our Mongolian mare's milk wine. You won't find this flavor in other palaces."
After hearing what Concubine Xuan said, Yuying did as she was told and poured a glass of the milky white wine into it, then held it up and smelled it.
It actually tasted like milk. Yuying was surprised and couldn't wait to take a sip.
“Ahem…”
Hearing the sound, Concubine Xuan smiled and said, "Lady Jin, don't underestimate this mare's milk wine. It actually has a strong aftereffect. You have to drink it slowly."
Yuying nodded in fear.
After lunch, the Empress Dowager wanted to rest.
Yuying left in a daze.
After returning to the Qianqing Palace, Yuying fell asleep immediately.
When Concubine Jin went to the Cining Palace, everything was peaceful and calm, which disappointed many people in the harem who were waiting for a good show.
And even more shocking things are yet to come.
On the second day, the imperial decree to appoint Concubine Jin as a concubine was delivered to the Palace of Heavenly Purity early in the morning.
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