When Xiaozhuang heard about the crane, she was a little stunned, especially when Yinzhi said that he turned into an immortal, it made her feel like she was about to ascend to heaven!
Could it be that what she did today was a calamity for her immortality? If that was the case, then why would she be afraid of death?
"Xuanye, since Yinzhi said he saw a crane, I'm afraid I'm going to ride on it to the west. After I leave, you must govern the country well. I'm watching you from heaven."
"Yes, don't worry, Mama, I know."
Before she could even speak to Yinzhen and Yinqi, Xiaozhuang died without catching her breath.
"Royal Mam!"
Kangxi was really heartbroken this time. The Queen Mother was gone, and he no longer had a Queen Mother.
"Father Emperor, please don't cry. Our ancestor just flew away on a crane, and he even glanced at you before leaving."
"What? Are there really cranes coming?"
"Yes, the crane even bowed to my son."
Kangxi was not a religious person, but at this moment he chose to believe Yinzhi because there was no possibility that he would lie.
He subconsciously thought that Xiaozhuang had become an immortal, so he ordered people to decorate Xiaozhuang's mourning hall like a fairyland.
When Xiaozhuang said it wouldn't be a grand funeral, she was definitely being sarcastic. How could they hold a funeral so casually when the Empress Dowager passed away? Wouldn't that be a slap in the face of the Emperor?
People from Korchin came, and the sudden death of Empress Xiaozhuang dealt them a heavy blow.
In the past, with her around, even if they did nothing, they could still often receive favors from the court.
Things are different now. They have to consider how to make Kangxi take Khorchin into consideration again. They have been valued by the royal family for many years, and they cannot accept a return to the situation before liberation.
The Empress Dowager was also from Khorchin, but she had not been concerned with worldly affairs for many years. After all, Kangxi was not her biological son, and she actually felt a little guilty.
In addition, Kangxi was filial, so she had no reason to refute his opinions or do anything to make him unhappy for Korchin.
So to be honest, she doesn't care about Korchin's interests.
If Korchin wants to pursue benefits, he should do it himself and not look for her.
She didn't want her peaceful life to be disrupted. After all, she was sent to the Qing Dynasty to marry the late emperor and lived as a widow for many years. This was enough to repay Korchin's kindness in raising her.
Now that the Empress Dowager is no longer there to protect her from the wind and rain, she just wants to be an old lady who is content with what she has and does not interfere in the affairs of the court or the harem, and only hopes to enjoy her old age.
The Khorchin people did not get the support of the Queen Mother and gave up asking her for help because there was another Khorchin concubine in the harem, although she was only a concubine now.
Concubine Borjigit didn't expect that people from Khorchin would come to her, and she wanted to laugh.
The fact that she hasn't seen the Empress for several years since entering the palace shows how out of favor she is. Now they are asking her to compete for favor. Are they serious?
"Qilan, send someone to tell them that I can't protect myself right now and can't bring any benefits to them. I'm too embarrassed to see them. Let them go."
"yes."
The people of Khorchin felt terrible after hearing the palace maid's reply. Are they so annoying?
It’s okay for the empress dowager, but he even dares to dislike a concubine?
However, they did not dare to ask Kangxi for benefits in a big way, so they could only leave in disgrace after Empress Xiaozhuang was buried.
Concubine Borjigit came to Ningshou Palace and told the empress dowager that someone from Khorchin was looking for her.
The Queen Mother touched her head and told her not to pay any attention to her. Although she was the Queen Mother, she was also the elder sister of the concubine and had never been favored. They should depend on each other from now on.
So, concubine Borjigit came to Kangxi and asked to move to Ningshou Palace to accompany the empress dowager.
Kangxi knew that the Empress Dowager and she were nominally mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, but in reality sisters, so he agreed to this matter without hesitation.
As long as they don't give him trouble for Korchin, he can guarantee that no one in the palace will dare to bully them. What's more, the Queen Mother treats him very well, and he is truly filial to her.
The Central Palace had been without a master for a long time, and there was some turmoil in the harem. At this time, Kangxi was preparing to deal with Concubine Nianhulu and Concubine Yi who had attacked Mu Sili during her childbirth.
In Yongshou Palace, Concubine Nianhulu, who originally thought that Kangxi had not discovered her attack on Concubine Rong, was taking a nap.
"Send someone back to tell my father and the others not to get involved in the matter of choosing an empress. The Niuhulu family already has Empress Xiao Zhaoren. If they have another, they will be envied by heaven."
"Yes, but your majesty, are you willing to be a concubine without a title? Now the Rong Concubine is half a level higher than you, and she has a son and a favorite. If you can't become the empress, what will you do in the future?"
The maid grew up with her and they had a special relationship, so she was very worried about her.
A concubine who has no favor and no children is not even as good as a favored maid or noble lady, and can be bullied by everyone in the palace.
"It's alright. I was able to be crowned a concubine because of my sister's kindness. However, have we dealt with the people who attacked Concubine Rong? Why am I so worried?"
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I took care of it long ago when the midwife was arrested. Moreover, it has been so long. If the Emperor knew, he would have come to punish you long ago. Why would he wait until now?"
The maid was indeed not worried, but what she didn't know was that Kangxi had temporarily let them go because of the birth of the quadruplets, and that Empress Xiaozhuang had passed away suddenly, so he had no time to take care of them, which was why it had been delayed until now.
So, as soon as I had some free time, I thought of this matter, so I came to deal with it.
"The Emperor has arrived."
Concubine Niohuru's heart was pounding, she felt that the other party had ill intentions.
However, the maid thought this was a sign that her master was going to gain favor, so she happily helped her up and went to greet Kangxi.
"I pay my respects to the Emperor."
Kangxi did not call out, but looked at Concubine Nianhulu without saying a word until her body trembled slightly, then he called out.
"Do you know why I came here?"
"I don't know. I have lived in Yongshou Palace for a long time and have never left except for my daily visits to Chengqian Palace to pay my respects. Therefore, I don't know what the emperor is talking about. Please explain it to me."
Seeing that she looked a little nervous, Kangxi couldn't help laughing. Xiao Zhaoren was such an intelligent person, how could he have such a fragile sister?
He was very curious about why she attacked Mu Sili.
"What did you do when Concubine Rong was giving birth? I'm very curious why you attacked her. I always thought you were a peaceful person, but I didn't expect you to be capable of such despicable means."
Concubine Nianhulu didn't expect that Kangxi really came for this matter. She knew she couldn't escape, so she confessed the truth.
"I was just jealous of Concubine Rong's fertility. My sister passed away after several years in the palace without getting pregnant or giving birth.
Even though I entered the palace, the Emperor rarely came to Yongshou Palace. Although I am a concubine in name only, I am not even as good as a noble lady in this palace."
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