Youqing's words reminded Kangxi of the past.
At that time, he had just married Empress Hesheli. As a young monarch who had not yet assumed power, marrying a girl from the Hesheli clan was the result of careful consideration.
Although the Empress Dowager was willing to help him, she still had Mongolia in her heart and could not fully trust him. Of the four regents, only Mafasoni of the Hesheli clan showed some willingness to be close to him, so he married Soni's granddaughter as empress.
After their marriage, Empress Hesheli cared for him deeply, balancing the trivial matters of the harem so that he wouldn't have to worry. Sony also took the lead in proposing the topic of ruling in his own right in court. Kangxi saw what the grandmother and granddaughter did and developed some affection for Empress Hesheli, and was willing to tell her many things.
Later, Ao Bai was captured, Sony died, and the four regents became like fleeting clouds. He finally became a true emperor.
Later, he discovered that some of his personal guards were actually the Empress's people. Everything he did and every move he made was under her watchful eye. As for the harem, the so-called virtuous and gentle women were nothing but a facade, and the secrets behind the scenes were too numerous to count.
He didn't know if the Empress had changed or if she had always been like this, but he understood that it was time to replace the Empress of the Qing Dynasty.
So she died after she became pregnant and gave birth to the crown prince. At that time, many people tried to take action, but Emperor Kangxi saw it and did not stop them.
He absolutely would not allow the Qing Dynasty to have another woman like the Empress Dowager; the Qing Palace could not tolerate women with such ambitions.
Later, the number of women in the harem increased: the gentle and considerate Consort De, the cheerful and beautiful Consort Yi, the aloof and proud Lady Liang...
After seeing more of him, I came to understand that these women might admire him, but what they admired was the glory and honor that his status as emperor could bring them and their families.
Therefore, Kangxi was no longer interested.
Therefore, for Kangxi, the idea of ​​"genuinely admiring him" was truly a joke.
After returning from the Qianqing Palace, Youqing was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief. She didn't know why, but she felt that Kangxi was acting strangely today. Emperors, indeed, are all unpredictable.
As soon as they entered Jiangxue Pavilion, Sangzhu came to greet them.
"Your Highness, you're finally back! After you left, I was worried and went to the Qianqing Palace, only to find out that His Majesty had just gone to the Jingren Palace. I didn't know what was going on, so I came back. I hope no one gave you any trouble?"
Youqing smiled and said, "Thank you for your trouble. No one is making things difficult for you."
That evening, more gifts were sent from the Qianqing Palace, but Emperor Kangxi did not come.
Gradually, Youqing discovered that her exclusive favor was gone. Although she was still favored, it was only once every four or five days. At other times, Kangxi would summon some low-ranking concubines to Qianqing Palace to serve him, and occasionally spend the night in the palace of the principal empress.
Jiangxue Pavilion is a small place. Youqing is favored, but not exclusively. Her expenses are not skimped on, and she is not too much of a target of resentment. Youqing is quite satisfied.
By the end of September, the weather was no longer so hot and humid, and Youqing had Zhu Qiao and the newcomer Li Zhi make a swing in the yard.
At dusk, the sky was ablaze with red clouds, a truly beautiful sight.
"Sangzhu, push it up a bit."
"My lord, it can't go any higher."
Just then, Zhu Qiao came over.
"Your Highness, someone from the Qianqing Palace has arrived."
The swing slowed down and then came to a complete stop. Only then did Youqing stand up and ask, "Do you know why?"
Zhu Qiaozheng: "Liang Jing, the godson of Steward Liang, came in person. I asked him a few questions but couldn't get any answers. However, I think it shouldn't be a bad thing."
As long as it's not a bad thing.
"Bring the person into the house."
"yes"
Liang Jiugong's godson is named Liang Jing.
Liang Jing was already waiting in the room. When he saw Youqing come in, he greeted her with a smile: "This servant greets Consort Shu."
Youqing smiled and said, "You're too kind, Father-in-law. Zhu Qiaozheng, please bring a stool for you."
Liang Jing hurriedly declined, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, but I have duties waiting for me at the Qianqing Palace. I cannot stay long and will have to leave after a few words. There is no need for you to trouble yourself."
"Then what is it that you wish to discuss, sir?"
"That's right. His Majesty sent someone to investigate Chen Tian. He confessed that someone threatened him with the lives of his parents to make him frame you. His Majesty specifically sent me to tell you this so that you can rest assured."
Youqing had almost forgotten about it, but she never expected there would be a follow-up.
"Can we find out who ordered it?"
"Chen Tian didn't know either. His Majesty said that the noble lady has been wronged, but her good days are yet to come! This servant has other matters to attend to, so I'll head back now."
Youqing raised an eyebrow.
Good days?
"Thank you for making this trip, Eunuch Liang. Zhu Qiaozheng, go and see Eunuch Liang off."
"yes."
"Eunuch Liang, please."
After seeing Liang Jing off, I originally wanted Cheng Ying to inquire about it, but after thinking about it, I decided against it. It's not a bad thing; we can just wait.
At Jingren Palace, Consort Tong was furious about this.
"Granny, what do you think His Majesty means? What did I do wrong to deserve such humiliation?"
Emperor Kangxi had just sent someone to deliver a copy of the palace rules to Consort Tong. He didn't say anything else, but the meaning was very clear: he was saying that her manners were not good.
"Your Majesty, I have heard that Chen Tian has confessed."
"I'll confess then. It's not like I asked him to frame Consort Shu."
"This servant is worried that someone might take this opportunity to frame Your Highness."
It is indeed possible that Consort Tong's face was terribly gloomy.
Although Consort Tong did a lot regarding Consort Cheng's food, it wasn't entirely her doing. Consort Tong didn't send anyone to contact the little eunuch who died in the kitchen, or Chen Tian, ​​but that doesn't mean others didn't use her name to make contact.
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