mesbooks Chapter 326: Paying respects to Chuxiu Palace will bring you good news
Chapter 326: Paying respects to Chuxiu Palace will bring you good news
However, it was finally discovered by Kangxi, who gave Shi Nanxi a severe beating. The next day, Shi Nanxi sat up holding her waist.
"Tell me, did the emperor leave any words before he went to court?"
Shi Nanxi said this with gnashing teeth. Kangxi was like a madman last night. She had said she didn't want it anymore, but he still didn't stop. The more Shi Nanxi thought about it, the darker her face became.
Hongying couldn't help but hide her giggles when she saw the queen's expression. Seeing the queen glaring at her, she quickly put her hand down, coughed lightly, and deliberately imitated Kangxi:
"Tell your queen, if she still doesn't obey me, I will make sure she can't get out of bed."
When these words were spoken, Shi Nanxi's face turned red. She was angry. That old man Kangxi was really overbearing and shameless.
After the little episode, today is the first day that all the concubines come to Chuxiu Palace to pay their respects after Shi Nanxi was promoted to Imperial Concubine, and all six palaces in the east and west are in action.
In the past, everyone would go to Concubine Nianhulu's Yongshou Palace every five days. Now that Concubine Xian had a higher status, everyone changed to going to Concubine Xian's Chuxiu Palace.
The concubines couldn't help but talk about this, and most of them wanted to see Concubine Nianhulu make a fool of herself.
Since Concubine Xian entered the palace, Concubine Nianhulu, the number one person in the harem, was stripped of her palace power by the emperor because of her. Now it's even better, because the other party has become Concubine Xian, and has suppressed Concubine Nianhulu. Even the place for paying respects has become Chuxiu Palace.
There will be a good show in Chuxiu Palace today.
Imperial Concubine Nianhulu, who was being talked about by everyone, tossed and turned all night and could not fall asleep because of today's greeting. She sat in front of the dressing mirror early in the morning with dark circles under her eyes. When she saw her tired and haggard appearance in the mirror, she could not help but sweep the things on the dressing table away.
Suddenly, there were clanging and crackling sounds all over the floor. Nanny Qin behind them saw this and hurriedly reminded:
"My lady, don't move. Don't hurt yourself."
At this moment, Concubine Niuhulu had her hair disheveled and looked like a madman. Her face was gloomy, as if dark clouds covered the sun. She gritted her teeth and said bitterly:
"Bitch, they are all bitches. Today, they are all waiting to see me make a fool of myself. How can they deserve it?"
Nanny Qin looked at the Empress with pity. Her Empress had never been in such a miserable state before. It was all Concubine Xian's fault!
Thinking of that bitch, Nanny Qin waved her hands to have someone clean her up, and said:
"Your Majesty, please don't be angry. Imperial Concubine Xian is still an Imperial Concubine no matter what. You are also an Imperial Concubine, and you have a prince. It is still uncertain who will be more noble in the end. We have a long way to go..."
Nanny Qin had a vicious look on her face.
"You have to know that the favorite concubine in the harem can only be temporary, but who can be favored for a lifetime? Look at the fate of Concubine Dong E, who was favored by the previous emperor, and the fate of Concubine Hai Lanzhu, who was favored by the emperor. They were all beautiful women with tragic fates. Concubine Xian will not be an exception. The harem cannot tolerate a favorite concubine."
Hearing this, Concubine Niuhulu finally came to her senses from her anger. She took a deep breath and said slowly:
"Mammy is right. There is a long way to go. Let's wait and see. Let that bitch be proud for a while. By the way, Mammy, what do you think of Chen's suggestion?"
Upon hearing this, Nanny Qin narrowed her eyes, thought for a moment, and said in a deep voice:
"It's feasible, but Chen Da Ying is not an honest person. Your Majesty needs to be careful and guard against her. She is offering you advice for her own sake."
Concubine Niuhulu regained her usual calmness and composure. She sat down in front of the dressing table again, looked at herself in the mirror, and said sarcastically:
"Of course I know. She just wants to take advantage of the competition between me and Concubine Xian and climb into the emperor's bed, haha."
Concubine Niuhulu sneered:
"I gave her a chance, but not everyone can afford my chance. I heard that Chen Da Ying likes to take care of flowers and plants. The camellia planted in the flowerbed at the back of Yongshou Palace blooms beautifully in winter, which attracts Chen Da Ying to linger there every day. Mammy, do you know what to do?"
"Don't worry, Madam. I know what to do." Nanny Qin continued, adding meaningfully, "The more beautiful the flower, the more poisonous it is!"
A smile finally appeared on Concubine Niuhulu's face. After she finished dressing, she stretched out her hand and Nanny Qin immediately extended her arm. Concubine Niuhulu adjusted the phoenix hairpin on her temples, stood up with a graceful demeanor and walked towards the outer room.
At this time, the outer room was gathering with the low-ranking concubines of Yongshou Palace. When they saw Concubine Nianhulu coming out, they quickly stood up and saluted.
"The concubine greets the Majesty, may the Majesty be blessed."
Noble Consort Niuhulu walked straight to the throne, and after sitting down, she looked down and raised her hand and said:
"Get up."
"Thank you, empress."
Everyone stood up and sat down.
Imperial Concubine Nianhulu's gaze fell directly on the second seat below, where sat a young woman with a beautiful appearance and graceful figure.
Her eyes flickered slightly, and she raised her voice and asked with concern:
"Mrs. Yuan, I heard that the Fourteenth Princess invited the imperial physician early this morning. What happened?"
Upon hearing this, Concubine Yuan quickly stood up and replied:
"To answer your Majesty, it snowed last night, and the eunuch who served her was careless and didn't close the window properly, causing the princess to have a fever and a cold when she woke up in the morning. The wet nurse was worried, so she invited the imperial physician early in the morning. I just learned about this."
After she finished speaking, her beautiful eyebrows slightly frowned, and she was very worried about the Fourteenth Princess.
But the Fourteenth Princess was taken away to the prince's residence as soon as she was born, and she was worried that she would not be able to visit the Fourteenth Princess without orders.
After hearing this, Concubine Niuhulu looked worried and frowned:
"The Fourteenth Princess was born with a weak constitution, and cannot stand fever or cold. What's wrong with those servants? They were so careless that they didn't close the window properly. The Fourteenth Princess is a princess, and these servants are really hateful. I will send someone to the prince's residence to give them a good beating when I get back to the palace."
Upon hearing this, Concubine Yuan was overjoyed and quickly knelt down and kowtowed to express her gratitude.
"Thank you, Imperial Concubine. Your Majesty is so kind. Princess Fourteen will definitely remember your kindness."
Concubine Niuhulu raised her lips slightly, raised her hand to let Concubine Yuan get up, and watched Concubine Yuan sit down again, but she suddenly sighed:
"Alas, it's also my fault. When the Fourteenth Princess was born, I didn't dare to speak up because I saw that the Emperor hadn't promoted you yet, which led to the separation of you and your daughter."
Concubine Yuan looked gloomy. She was out of favor, and the emperor did not promote her even after she gave birth to a princess.
Concubines in the palace who did not have a high rank could not raise their own children. She was just a small noble lady, and could only watch helplessly as the princess was taken away at birth. She was heartbroken, but there was nothing she could do.
"It has nothing to do with the Imperial Concubine. It's because I'm useless and not favored by the Emperor." Concubine Yuan said in a hoarse voice.
Imperial Concubine Niuhulu said:
"In fact, I had thought about raising the Fourteenth Princess at the beginning, but the Tenth Prince was too young at that time and had too much energy, so I had to give up. Now it is too late to raise the Fourteenth Princess."
Upon hearing this, Concubine Yuan was stunned. If Concubine Nianhulu had adopted the Fourteenth Princess, she would have been raised in the Yongshou Palace, and she would have lived in the back hall. Even if she raised her personally, she would have been able to see the Fourteenth Princess often.
But soon she became even more depressed, just as Concubine Nianhulu said, it was too late.
However, at this moment, Concubine Niuhulu suddenly said:
"But there is still a way out now."
Upon hearing this, Concubine Yuan raised her head suddenly and her breathing became rapid.
"Your Highness, what can I do? As long as I can see the Fourteenth Princess often, I am willing to do whatever she asks me to do."
The other concubines of lower rank looked at each other with strange expressions. Concubine Tong clenched her hands tightly, because she also had a princess.
Among the few people, only Chen Da Ying raised her teacup to cover the gleam in her eyes. She knew that her strategy had been adopted by Imperial Concubine Niu Hulu, and that while the snipe and the clam quarrel, the fisherman benefits. She must succeed this time.
Imperial Concubine Niuhulu raised her lips:
"You move to Chuxiu Palace..."
Chuxiu Palace.