Even though Consort Tong didn't have a headache, the way she looked at Youqing was enough to send daggers flying. Youqing remained completely calm in the face of such a gaze.
At this moment, Consort Niohuru added insult to injury: "I have noticed that Sister Tong has indeed been looking rather tired lately. If you feel that you are not feeling well, I would be more than happy to help you!"
Consort Tong replied stiffly, "I appreciate your kindness, sister, but I can handle palace affairs myself. Please don't trouble yourself with them."
Consort Niohuru still looked worried: "Sister, don't push yourself. If you can't take it, you must say so."
Consort Tong had no choice but to "thank" her for her kindness once again: "Sister, you are so kind. I will definitely take the initiative to help you if needed."
The word "proactive" was pronounced with exceptional clarity.
Consort Niohuru probably felt that it was enough and had no intention of continuing. Consort Tong also felt that things could not continue like this. Today's purpose was to make Youqing bow her head and to confirm her "crime".
So Consort Tong acted swiftly and decisively.
"Consort Shu, Chen Tian is still a member of your Jiangxue Pavilion. No matter what, it is certain that your servant made a mistake and you failed to supervise him. Go back and reflect on your mistakes in seclusion. Copy the palace rules thirty times as punishment. Only when the master learns the rules can the servants below follow suit. Only then will there be order and discipline."
Consort Tong seemed to have the intention of fabricating a crime, but given her rank, Youqing couldn't really do anything. Confining herself to her room to reflect on her mistakes wasn't a big deal, since she was a homebody anyway, but punishing her by making her write palace rules was going too far.
She hates doing homework, especially the kind that involves copying.
It's dry, boring, and requires a calligraphy brush.
Before Youqing could even utter a rebuttal, Kangxi's angry voice rang out: "Whom does the Imperial Noble Consort intend to teach manners?"
What a magnificent sight!
When everyone saw Kangxi approaching, they all stood up and bowed.
Kangxi stepped past everyone and sat at the head of the table before telling everyone to dispense with formalities.
"I could hear the Imperial Noble Consort talking about etiquette from afar. Tell me, what's going on?"
At this point, Consort Cheng didn't dare to complain, so she naturally remained silent. In the end, Imperial Noble Consort Tong had no choice but to bite the bullet and tell the whole story.
After listening, Kangxi said directly, "So it was Consort Cheng's maid who bullied her first?"
No one spoke; there was a deathly silence.
Kangxi continued, "I will send someone to investigate this matter, and let's drop it here."
This is what Consort Tong meant when she said that he should stay at home to reflect on his mistakes and that copying the palace rules would be the end of it.
This was a direct slap in the face to Consort Tong, so her expression was not pleasant.
"Your Majesty, this matter has a terrible impact. If it is not severely punished, I fear that others in the harem will follow suit, which will be detrimental to the stability of the harem."
Emperor Kangxi frowned: "I never said I wouldn't investigate. Imperial Noble Consort, you don't need to worry about this matter. Also, I heard that you are not in good health. Let the Imperial Noble Consort, Consort Hui, and Consort Rong manage the palace affairs for the time being!"
Consort Tong was shocked and looked at Emperor Kangxi in disbelief: "Your Majesty!!" This is going to take away her palace duties.
Consort Niohuru, Consort Hui, and Consort Rong naturally caught the "pie" that fell from the sky with great joy!
Consort Niohuru: "Your Majesty, I will certainly manage the palace affairs well. You should also take good care of your health."
Consort Hui: "Sister Niohuru is right. Your Majesty should take care of your health."
Consort Rong: "Your Majesty, I wish you a speedy recovery."
Youqing looked at the bustling main hall and finally glanced at Kangxi, who was sitting at the head of the table. He had arrived just in time.
Kangxi suddenly walked to Youqing's side and said gently, "You are frail, come with me."
As soon as she finished speaking, everyone's eyes fell on Youqing, almost staring a hole through her.
Everyone knows that today's events were a scheme, and the purpose was simple: to put Youqing in confinement. Once he was in confinement, the Emperor would naturally forget about him.
Kangxi was naturally able to bestow his favors equally upon all his subjects.
But something went wrong. Some were happy while others were sad. Youqing was perfectly fine, which infuriated everyone.
However, considering that Consort Tong had just lost her power in the palace, naturally no one dared to provoke her.
Youqing inwardly sighed. Kangxi must have come here to make her the target of hatred! As an emperor, how could he not know that doing this would only make her life in the harem even more miserable? Yet he still did it anyway.
The emperor showered her with favors on the surface; he really knew how to make things difficult for her, yet she still had no choice but to express her gratitude.
"Your Majesty, I thank you."
With that, he followed Emperor Kangxi and left Jingren Palace.
Kangxi secretly observed her expression, which did not seem particularly happy, and was somewhat different from what he had imagined.
"What, you're not happy that I'm here?"
Youqing shook her head and said, "How could that be? Your Majesty is so busy that you still have time to stand up for me. I am very happy, but I don't know how to express my gratitude."
He noticed that she didn't seem happy at all.
"Since you are so pleased, then go to the Qianqing Palace and grind ink for me!"
Emperor Kangxi would occasionally summon Youqing to accompany him, and he noticed that she didn't like grinding ink. Her behavior displeased him, so he naturally wanted to give her a little fuss.
He personally rescued the damsel in distress, yet instead of being grateful, he expressed his "delight" in a very subtle and perfunctory manner.
Youqing: ...
That dog emperor!!
Jingren Palace is close to Qianqing Palace. After exiting the gate of Jingren Palace, turn right and walk a few steps to Xianhe Left Gate. After crossing Xianhe Left Gate, turn right and walk a few steps to Longguang Gate. Entering the gate leads to Qianqing Palace.
Youqing accompanied Kangxi to his study, where he usually read memorials, and then began to grind ink diligently. Grinding ink is a skill that requires practice, and after grinding for a long time, she developed some skill, making Kangxi increasingly adept at using her.
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