mesbooks Chapter 238 The relationship is so good that it has to be eliminated
Chapter 238 The relationship is so good that it has to be eliminated
It was agreed that after listening to the opera, Wu Su would be dealt with, but when Shi Nanxi woke up, it was already nightfall. She felt sore all over, as if she had been run over by a car. Fortunately, she felt refreshed, but Kangxi was not around.
Shi Nanxi struggled to open the bed curtains and reached out to ring the bell. Hongying and Nanny Yang soon came in.
"Empress, you're awake." Hongying quickly stepped forward, lifted the bed curtain and hung it up. Nanny Yang poured a glass of water from the small table, tested it with the back of her hand, and found it was warm, so she handed it to the Empress.
Shi Nanxi took the water and drank several cups before she recovered.
"What about the emperor?"
As soon as he opened his mouth and heard his own hoarse voice, Shi Nanxi couldn't help cursing Kangxi in his heart. He was 38 years old, and after the new year he would be 39 and almost 40. He didn't know where he got so much energy.
If Kangxi heard this, he would definitely respond with confidence - as a cavalry emperor, he practiced riding and archery every day and was very energetic. He only doted on her, so of course he could only use his energy on her. If he used it on other women, she would definitely be upset and cry.
Nanny Yang took the empty cup and returned it to the small table. Hongying hooked the bed curtains and replied with a silly smile:
"As soon as the queen woke up, she asked the emperor, you and the emperor have a really good relationship."
Shi Nanxi rolled her eyes at Hongying's irrelevant answer. At this time, Nanny Yang put down the cup and came back. Seeing this scene, a rare teasing smile appeared on her usually serious and old-fashioned face.
"I also think that the emperor and his wife have a good relationship. When the emperor got up, he specifically told the servants not to wake you up."
Shi Nanxi felt that her body was completely powerless, and she curled her lips and said:
"Madam Yang, how come you have learned to joke with Hongying?"
The master and his two servants chatted and laughed for a while. Shi Nanxi leaned against the head of the bed and heard that Kangxi had returned to the Nine Classics and Three Affairs Hall.
"My lady, please don't be angry because the emperor didn't stay with you. It's because the emperor wanted to see you for something, which seems to be related to the crown prince. The emperor left, but before he left, he told me to take good care of you and gave me many rewards. I have already registered and put you in the warehouse."
Hongying spoke quickly, fearing that the queen would misunderstand the emperor.
Suo Etu, the Crown Prince? Upon hearing this, Shi Nanxi narrowed her eyes, glanced at the two names, looked at the sky, and changed the subject directly:
"By the way, I promised Wu Su that I would deal with it, but I didn't expect it would be this time when I woke up."
Nanny Yang said:
"Don't worry, madam. The emperor has already dealt with Wusu. Because of Madam Hui's plea, the emperor punished Wusu by making her copy the palace rules fifty times and deducting her salary for three months. The most important thing is that Madam Hui was reprimanded in public by the emperor, ordered to reflect on her mistakes, and deducted her salary for three months."
As the biological mother of the eldest prince, Concubine Hui had a special status in the palace. She had not been publicly reprimanded by the emperor for many years. This time she was completely humiliated.
Shi Nanxi was not surprised. She guessed that Kangxi punished Concubine Hui so severely because the eldest prince had provoked the crown prince in Huifanglou, and he was taking the opportunity to warn the eldest prince.
"Since the emperor has made the punishment, I will obey him in everything."
After that, she covered her empty stomach and said:
"I'm hungry, please pass me some food."
Hearing this, Hongying smiled:
"The Emperor knew that Your Majesty would be hungry when she woke up, so he told me to prepare a meal for you before he left. I will go and notify the kitchen to bring it over now."
Hearing that it was Kangxi's order again, Shi Nanxi couldn't help but said:
"Your Majesty, if you have any further instructions, please tell me all at once."
Hongying, who was walking out, turned back with a smile when she heard this:
"The Emperor also told me that if you are angry when you wake up, you can scold and beat him in person tomorrow, but please take care of yourself, otherwise he will be very sad."
"Get lost." Shi Nanxi said, but she laughed.
However, many people on the other side couldn't laugh.
In the Forbidden City, upon receiving the news, Concubine Ping smashed the bedroom again. She cursed with a ferocious look on her face:
"Empress Xian, Empress Xian, what's so good about that bitch? Not only does the Emperor like her, but now even the Empress Dowager likes her."
"She is just a sickly girl from Zhuangzi. Why does she deserve to be Empress Xian and enjoy the status of a noble concubine?"
"That bitch Niuhulu thought she was the best in the harem, but how could she be so useless? Concubine Hui is useless too, all of them are useless, they can't even deal with Concubine Xian."
Nanny Shang, who rushed over after hearing the news, looked at the mess on the ground and said sternly:
"Your Highness, walls have ears. Please calm down. The master has instructed us not to ask you to take care of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, but to keep a low profile and not allow any evidence to affect His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
When Pingpin heard what Shang Mama said, veins on her forehead jumped. How dare this old servant take advantage of her father to be so rude to her? She gritted her teeth and said:
"How dare you, you are just a lowly servant. Don't take chicken feathers as your authority. How dare you disrespect me and order me to do things? Get out of here and kneel down."
Nanny Shang's expression remained unchanged. She bowed respectfully to Concubine Ping and said:
"My servant is disrespectful, I will accept the punishment now."
Before leaving, look at the mess on the ground.
"It's just that your majesty's allotment for this month has already been exceeded. If you break these porcelains, the Ministry of Internal Affairs will not replace them."
After saying that, he stood up and left, then knelt outside the door.
"Bad maid!"
Pingpin was so angry that she smashed the last vase. With a bang, there was silence inside and outside the hall. Everyone held their breath and dared not make any sound.
Finally, Xinyue stepped forward to comfort him:
"Your Majesty, please calm down. You are of noble status. Why do you need to get angry and hurt yourself because of Concubine Xian?"
Hearing this, Pingpin glared at her fiercely:
"That bitch was Empress Xian before, and now she is enjoying the status of a noble concubine. She is the first among concubines. I, a concubine in the palace, was completely left behind by her. How can her status be so noble!"
Xinyue realized that she had said the wrong thing, her face turned pale instantly, and she knelt down immediately. Seeing this, Pingpin started scolding her again.
There was quite a big commotion in Changchun Palace, and the news soon spread out. In Yikun Palace, Concubine Guo Luoluo received the news and sneered.
"He is now a tiger with its teeth pulled out. Without the little prince, he is nothing and can only curse helplessly."
Qiao Hui smiled and said:
"That's right. If it weren't for the nanny sent by the Hesheli clan to restrain her, she would have done something wrong."
Nanny Wang served the tea to the queen and continued:
"But it's normal for Concubine Ping to be angry. Who would have thought that Concubine Xian could win the heart of the Empress Dowager without making a sound? She is truly unfathomable."
When Concubine Xian's name was heard, the smile on Concubine Guo Luoluo's face faded as she took the tea.
"Yeah, who would have thought that he was so well hidden? During the re-election a few months ago, who would have thought the situation would be like this now?"
Nanny Wang looked solemn:
"It is already the middle of autumn, and the Emperor will be returning from Changchun Garden with everyone, but your palace power has not been taken back yet. When Concubine Xian returns, you will definitely be suppressed. No matter what, Concubine Xian must be removed!"
Concubine Guo Luoluo was holding a tea bowl, with white mist covering her eyes and eyebrows, making it difficult to see her expression. After hearing what Nanny Wang said, she hesitated to speak for a long time, and then said after a while:
"Empress Xian must be removed, but we can't do it by ourselves."
"What do you mean, empress?"
Concubine Guo Luoluo lowered her head and took a sip of tea, her lips curled up, but her eyes looked towards the direction of Changchun Palace.
"There is no ready-made candidate."
Nanny Wang and Jingyan followed the Empress's gaze and immediately understood. The corners of their mouths curled up. Pingpin was indeed a good candidate.