Just as everyone was talking, Mu Sili arrived and everyone immediately turned their eyes over.
When they saw Mu Sili in a pink Mandarin dress, they all gasped. If they looked like that, they would never come to pay their respects today.
"I, your concubines, pay my respects to Her Majesty the Consort."
The concubines of lower rank hurriedly paid their respects to Mu Sili, while the concubines of the same rank greeted her.
"I'm new here, so I wouldn't dare break the rules. Sisters, please refrain from saying anything nonsense, lest the Empress misunderstand that I'm being arrogant because of my favor."
"It was you who said the wrong thing. Please don't blame me, Your Majesty."
"This is my first time greeting you, and I don't want to leave a bad impression on you sisters. Let's stop here for today. If I find out that you are criticizing me again, I will be angry."
"Yes, I understand."
The queen had arrived a long time ago, but after seeing Mu Sili's behavior, she took her maid to watch the show outside the door without hesitation.
"If only I could speak like her, I wouldn't make the emperor unhappy and end up being just a decoration in Kunning Palace."
"Your Highness, don't talk nonsense. You are the Queen, and even if the Emperor doesn't like you, he won't depose you.
Besides, the Emperor is still young, and you and he have a long life together. You will surely be able to enjoy a happy and beautiful life together with the Emperor."
The queen knew that this was the maid's way of comforting her, so she curled her lips and kept silent.
"Okay, go in."
"Your humble servant pays respects to Her Majesty the Queen."
"Everyone, please stand up. There are not so many rules here. There is no need to be so polite.
You must be the Emperor's newly appointed Consort Xian, you are truly unique and unforgettable."
The Queen looked at Mu Sili and said that she didn't want to argue with her. After all, her mind was not on Shunzhi. As long as she had a good life and the concubines respected her, she had no special requirements.
"Your Majesty, I am so flattered. This is the only face I can admire. It cannot compare to your elegance and grace. Your Majesty is kind and benevolent, and is a blessing to the Qing Dynasty."
Seeing that the Queen had no intention of making things difficult for Mu Sili, everyone thought that the Queen had too good a temper. If it were them, they would definitely give her a good warning.
"You are quite good at talking. Okay, come with me to the Cining Palace to pay my respects, Concubine Xian. Please come with me. I have something to say to you."
"yes."
Mu Sili walked quickly to the Queen's side, waiting for her to speak.
"Xianfei, I know that the Emperor likes you, don't worry, with the Emperor here, the Empress Dowager won't make things difficult for you. It's just that you are of a lower birth, so you need to be cautious in the palace.
I saw clearly during the selection that day that the Empress Dowager was also satisfied with you, otherwise she would not have kept your name card and allowed you to enter the palace as a concubine.
But you are the only one among so many beautiful girls who entered the palace, and you were given such a high position as the virtuous concubine, which would make people jealous.
As the mistress of the central palace, I should maintain harmony in the harem for His Majesty. Therefore, I hope you can do your duty well and not get involved in the intrigues of those people.
This will not only protect you, but also reduce disputes in the harem. If the harem is peaceful, the emperor will also be content with his duties in the front court."
Mu Sili didn't expect the queen's mind to be so pure. She could feel the sincerity in her words.
"Don't worry, Queen, I understand. As long as they don't make things difficult for me, I will definitely not quarrel with them.
Since I have entered the palace and become the Emperor's virtuous concubine, I am a member of the harem and should share the Emperor's worries."
"I'm glad you think so. I'm very pleased. Let's go. The Empress Dowager is already waiting for us. This is your first visit, so you can't be late, otherwise the Empress Dowager will be unhappy."
"yes."
A group of people went to the Cining Palace to pay their respects. Xiaozhuang did not expect that the queen would bring Mu Sili in personally. For a moment, she didn't know whether she should show her power.
"Your humble servant pays respects to Her Majesty the Queen Mother."
"Get up."
"Thank you, Queen Mother."
Perhaps because the Queen was always by Mu Sili's side, Empress Xiaozhuang did not make things too difficult for her. After a few routine words, she let them go back.
"Su Ma, why do I feel that Qiqige's attitude towards Concubine Xian is unusual? I feel very uneasy.
No, as the only concubine entering the palace this time, Fulin will definitely favor Concubine Xian for a while, and I can't touch her during these days.
When Fulin's feelings for her fade, I must get rid of her, otherwise the Queen will be led astray by her.
The Empress carries the heavy responsibility of Khorchin. Only when she gives birth to an heir will I be able to relax."
Su Malagu looked at Xiaozhuang with some worry. In her opinion, it was better not to worry about these things. Since the emperor only chose this one concubine, it was obvious that he was sincere to her.
Even the Queen treated her so kindly, Xiaozhuang shouldn't have had any prejudice against her.
"Princess, the virtuous concubine has just entered the palace, and the emperor has only just begun to favor her. Why don't we wait and see for two years? It's rare for the emperor to have someone he likes. If he were to lose her like this, I'm worried it would backfire.
Your relationship with the Emperor is already weak. I am worried that the Emperor will be dissatisfied with you because of this matter. You also know that the Emperor has already taken power. If he is dissatisfied with Khorchin because of this matter... "
Xiaozhuang was stunned for a moment. It was possible, but how could she be willing to just watch Mu Sili gain favor?
"I am the Queen Mother, Fulin's biological mother. I don't believe he would really do anything to me.
Su Ma, when the Qing army entered the country, they seized a lot of secret palace medicines from the Ming Dynasty harem. I remember you had a few of them. Is that true?"
"That's right. There's no antidote to that secret medicine. I've been hiding it and even marked it, just in case someone mixes it up.
Gege suddenly asked, "But what are your thoughts?"
Su Malagu guessed that Xiaozhuang must have drugged Mu Sili. She had already expressed her thoughts. If Xiaozhuang insisted on doing so, she, as a servant, would do as she was told.
I just hope that when the mother-son relationship between Xiaozhuang and Fulin breaks out one day, Xiaozhuang will remember that it was her insistence that caused this situation.
"I really don't like her eyes, but Fulin likes her, so I'll let her be weaker so that she won't be an eyesore in front of me all the time.
Go and deliver that bottle of medicine that weakens the body to Chengqian Palace. I have planted people there. Let them take action.
Anyway, I just don't want to see her often, and I don't want to kill her. Even if Fulin finds out, there's nothing he can do to me."
Su Malagu had no choice but to go look for the secret medicine.
In Chengqian Palace, Mu Sili looked lazily at the two palace maids kneeling on the ground. They were the ones planted by Empress Xiaozhuang.
"What you just said was that someone from the Cining Palace contacted you and asked you to put this medicine in my food?"
“Yes, Madam, I will rush back to give you the medicine as soon as I get it.
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