But she was Kangxi's cousin, and Kangxi couldn't really blame her.
It was obvious that the queen was jealous of Kangxi's favor, so she deliberately suppressed him.
She looked at Kangxi helplessly, but Kangxi didn't even look at her, which made her hate Mu Sili even more.
She was favored by Kangxi yesterday, so it should be her turn today. What's wrong with this imperial concubine? Doesn't she understand these rules?
And she had just made it so clear, shouldn't she have persuaded Kangxi to go to Chengqian Palace? Why was she acting so condescending now?
"Concubine Tong, why are you looking at me like that? I came into the palace with you on the same day, but I still know the rules of this palace.
The Emperor stayed at Yongshou Palace yesterday. According to the rules, the Emperor must stay at Yongshou Palace for at least three days before going to Chengqian Palace. Didn't your words just now make the Emperor break the rules?"
Whispers immediately came from below, all of which were saying that Concubine Tong didn't know the rules, which made her face hot.
She knew the rules very well, but she just wanted to break them by taking advantage of the fact that she was Kangxi's cousin.
If Kangxi really went to Chengqian Palace with her, even if Mu Sili was a noble concubine, she would have to bow half a head in front of her.
After all, she had broken all the rules. How could she, as a royal concubine, have the face to act like a royal concubine in front of her?
And the Queen, not only did she not say anything to help him, but she actually wanted him to learn the rules again. What delusion! She is a member of the Tong family and Kangxi's cousin!
Kangxi just watched Tong Jia's expression change without saying a word.
If possible, he really didn't want to admit that Tong Jia was his cousin, but facts spoke louder than words and he couldn't deny it.
But if he was asked to stay overnight in Chengqian Palace, he would rather stay in Qianqing Palace to read memorials. Not to mention that the time had not come, even if it had, he would not go to Chengqian Palace.
It seems that the queen did do something humane and let her come to Kunning Palace to learn the rules, so that she wouldn't be thinking about how to harm him all day long.
No, I must find someone to investigate whether the Tong family has any rebellious intentions. If they really have intentions to harm me, I can't care about family ties.
Kangxi was so preoccupied with so many things in an instant that he didn't even notice the queen calling him several times.
It was Liang Jiugong who reminded him because he saw that he was ignoring the queen, otherwise Kangxi would definitely continue to have wild thoughts.
"Your Majesty, the Empress is asking for your opinion."
"What?"
"Your Majesty, I say that today is the day when the Imperial Concubine and Concubine Tong pay their respects to you for the first time. Should we take them to the Cining Palace to pay their respects?"
The Queen did not want to take them to pay respects out of kindness, but she simply thought that Empress Xiaozhuang would dislike them, so she wanted to take them to the Cining Palace to watch them be scolded.
Kangxi looked at the queen in confusion. Are pregnant women a little stupid?
When Mu Sili and Tong Jia first entered the palace, they were supposed to pay their respects to the Cining Palace. Since Mu Sili was the imperial concubine appointed by the Empress Dowager, she should make this trip even more.
Is the Queen saying this now to make me think that she is wise and a good Queen who cares about her concubines?
What a pity, I have long known her vicious heart. If it were someone else, I am afraid they would really think that she was thinking about the two of them.
"It is inevitable that the Imperial Concubine and Concubine Tong will go to the Cining Palace to pay their respects. Since you are pregnant now, there is no need to make this trip. I will personally send them there to pay their respects."
"That's inappropriate. I'm fine. Let me take them to pay their respects. Your Majesty, rest assured. I will speak for them in front of the Empress Dowager."
When the empress heard that Kangxi was going to personally take Mu Sili and Tong Jia to the Cining Palace to pay their respects, she immediately changed her attitude.
If Kangxi really took them to the Cining Palace to pay their respects, then in Xiaozhuang's eyes, her role as queen would have come to an end.
Although he had the support of the Hesheli family, he still did not have a legitimate son, so he always felt a little guilty.
If Chenghu had not died suddenly, he would not have taken action against Kangxi's offspring.
After all, they were a young couple who had supported each other all the way to where they are today. But even though her own child was gone, Kangxi was still with her under the moonlight. She couldn't stand it.
Especially since Concubine Ma Jia gave birth to children one after another, she felt a huge threat.
In addition, Concubine Ma Jia was so beautiful that she had to plan more benefits for herself.
"Your Majesty, I am the mistress of the harem. These matters are my responsibility. I am just feeling happy. It won't be a problem."
"Since you insist on taking them to the Cining Palace to pay their respects, then I won't go. I will return to the Qianqing Palace first."
"Your Majesty, I respectfully bid you farewell."
After Kangxi left, the Queen turned her attention back to Mu Sili and Tong Jia.
"Since you two have just entered the palace, I must lead you to the Cining Palace to pay your respects. This is a rule and a symbol of recognition of your status."
"I understand."
Tong Jia was a little dissatisfied. It was obvious that it would be the same if Kangxi led them there. Didn’t the Queen ask a question at the beginning?
Why is it that when Kangxi said he would personally take them to pay their respects, she immediately said that it would be best if she could take them?
"Come, serve tea. The Empress Dowager has just gotten up. Let's sit for a while before going over."
"good."
When the palace servants brought the tea to Mu Sili and Tong Jia, Tong Jia drank it immediately.
In her opinion, she was a member of the Tong family and it was her first time to pay her respects, so the queen didn't dare to do anything to her. Therefore, she drank the tea brought by the palace maid without hesitation.
Mu Sili remembered Kangxi's words and never used anything in Kunning Palace. After all, the queen had the intention to harm others, so she naturally had to be on guard against her.
Seeing that Mu Sili didn't drink tea, the queen frowned slightly. Could it be that she knew her intention?
No, she couldn't have known. She must have been nervous, so she didn't drink tea.
"Don't be nervous, Concubine. The Grand Empress Dowager is very kind. As long as you behave yourself, she won't make things difficult for you. Have some tea to calm your mind."
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I'm just worried I might lose my composure in the Cining Palace, so I won't drink this tea.
After all, this is my first time paying respects to the Grand Empress Dowager, so I want to leave a good impression on her."
Seeing that Mu Sili said so, the Queen didn't know what to say. After all, there was no point in saying more. It would be bad if she suspected that she had ulterior motives.
"In that case, I will take you to the Cining Palace to pay your respects."
"yes."
A group of people went to the Cining Palace in a mighty procession. Because the harem system was still imperfect, Nara, Majia and Zhaojia also went to the Cining Palace together.
The three of them either have children or are pregnant. They will definitely have a place when the six palaces are conferred in the future.
Therefore, no one had any objection to them going to the Cining Palace, and even some concubines of lower rank bowed to them.
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