mesbooks Chapter 136 She Can't Mean Anything
Chapter 136 She Can't Mean Anything
In the Jiaotai Hall, there were still four people including Concubine Niu, but today there was one more person, Kangxi. He had just finished his morning court session and came here in court robes. As soon as he sat down, he picked up the teacup and took a sip.
At this time, Rong Fei looked at the clear sky outside and said quickly:
"Your Majesty, the sky cleared up when you arrived. It seems that God knew what was going on, so he let us sisters enjoy the blessing and no longer have to travel in the rain."
Upon hearing this, Kangxi's hand holding the teacup paused, and he instantly thought of Shi Nanxi's theory about God yesterday, and a smile appeared in his eyes.
"How can the weather be clear or not, and how can it determine whether I can go out or not?"
When Concubine Rong saw the emperor answering, she immediately covered her lips with a handkerchief and giggled:
"Your Majesty is the true dragon emperor, and God will also look upon your face."
Then he turned his eyes and said:
"It seems that the Emperor is in a good mood today, but is it because of the palace selection that is about to begin? Speaking of which, this time the Emperor will have young beauties to accompany him, and I'm afraid he will forget about us old people!"
As Kangxi listened, he thought of Shi Nanxi. A hint of tenderness flashed across his eyes, but his expression remained unchanged as he gently scraped the tea lid.
"What do you mean old or not? If so, then I am older than you."
Then he calmly changed the subject:
"The third child has reached the age, have you picked something good for him this time?"
Hearing this, Concubine Rong stopped being jealous and started talking to the emperor about the beauties she had summoned before and which ones she had kept yesterday. Seeing this, the others also joined in. They didn't stop until it was getting late and announced the start of the palace selection.
The re-election process was the same as yesterday, with five people being selected in the order of Manchu, Mongolian and Han, except that Kangxi was added today. During this period, Rong Fei chose Dong'e Gege as the third prince's legitimate wife.
Concubine De also kept Ulanara and Sui, and Concubine Niu and others also left a few names. However, it was Kangxi who just watched and did not say a word.
When they arrived at Xitana Ningyi, Kangxi put down the teacup and spoke slowly:
"Yes, he is seventeen years old, the same age as the prince. He is a dignified and generous man. Xitana Kangru is also a capable man."
Hearing this, Xitana Ningyi, who was sitting below, was stunned at first, and then her heart began to beat wildly. What did the emperor mean by this? Was he going to assign her to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?
Concubine Niu's expression paused slightly, she glanced at Xitana Ningyi who was sitting below her, lowered her eyes, picked up the teacup, and concealed the surprise in her eyes.
Does the Emperor intend to give this girl to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince as his Crown Princess? Then what does the second princess Shi who stayed behind yesterday mean?
She felt uneasy for some reason.
The remaining three Huifeis did not know the truth about the Shi Rongyue incident. They only thought that the Shi Nanxi sign was left behind yesterday to appease the Shi family. At this time, they carefully examined the Crown Princess who was newly selected by the Emperor.
Xitana is also a big Manchu family. Xitana Kangru is the father of Xitana Ningyi. He is also the Grand Secretary of Wuying Palace and the Minister of Rites. His status is better than the previous Shi Da Gege. It turns out that the emperor still loves the prince the most.
Xitana Ningyi tried his best to suppress his excitement, bowed and said:
"Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty. I am ashamed to accept it. As for my father helping Your Majesty, I will do my best."
Kangxi looked at this person, who was previously one of the candidates for the Crown Princess. However, because her temperament was not as calm and generous as Shi Rongyue's, he gave up on her when considering her.
Now the facts have proved that Shi Rongyue was just too good at disguising and hiding, and after re-investigation, although this man was not very calm and generous, his character was fine. With Shi Rongyue's incident, he felt that character was the most important thing.
"Yes, he is a humble man. He left a sign and gave me a sachet."
Xitana Ningyi quickly suppressed his great surprise, bowed and expressed his gratitude, then left with the eunuch through another door.
Looking at the background of Xitana Ningyi leaving, Concubine Hui praised seemingly casually:
"Your Majesty, that Xitana Gege is really good. Her appearance, temperament, and family background are all top-notch. It reminds me of the first wife, who is also a good one. After marriage, she and the eldest prince will live in harmony."
Kangxi slowly stroked the jade ring without saying anything. At this time, Concubine Niu looked at the emperor, then at Concubine Hui, and smiled and interrupted:
"The first wife is a good one, but there are many concubines among these concubines who have good family backgrounds, talents and looks. Why doesn't the emperor keep one or two?"
Hearing this, Defei, who had been silent, looked over. She was getting older, and she had not served in the emperor's bedchamber since she gave birth to her fourteenth child. This time she planned to keep a few beautiful girls from the Han army flag to secure her favor, but plans were just plans. Deep down in her heart, how could she really be willing to hand over the emperor to her?
So when she saw that the emperor did not keep the concubine, she was happy in her heart, but she advised virtuously:
"Yes, the more sisters in the palace, the better. Otherwise, they will all be familiar faces that the emperor may not be tired of seeing, but we will be tired of seeing them!"
Upon hearing this, Kangxi glanced at the palace entrance casually. The girl's turn would soon be coming. He was actually eager to see her like a young boy, and he immediately decided on her, so he seemed a little careless when answering.
"No matter how talented or beautiful a person is, it still depends on chemistry. It's not too late to keep someone I like if I find him or her right."
Taste? This thing is too illusory. Who knows which beautiful girl can catch the emperor's eye?
At this time, the figures of Shi Nanxi and a row of five people outside the door who came forward to salute came into the sight of the four people. Everyone looked over and smiled indifferently.
For example, the second princess Shi mentioned below would not stay in the palace even if the emperor wanted to compensate the Shi family.
After Shi Nanxi appeared, Kangxi put down his teacup calmly.
Everyone ignored Shi Nanxi and looked at the other four people. In fact, everyone knew their family backgrounds yesterday, and their talents and personalities were the same. They would give up their cards unless the emperor gave instructions or they needed to.
Among the next five people, except for one who was destined to be granted the title of prince of the royal family, only Shi Nanxi was left behind because of Concubine Niu.
At this time, Concubine Niu left a name tag for the beautiful girl who was going to be given to the prince of the royal family, and after giving her the sachet, she looked up at the emperor.
What arrangements did the emperor have for Princess Shi Er?
Kangxi received the sight of Concubine Niu,
Thin lips lightly parted:
"I remember that the handwriting on the Diamond Sutra copied by Shi Ergege is really rare. I have never seen any woman's handwriting as vivid as Shi Ergege's."
"Your Majesty, I am so ashamed to accept your praise."
Below, Shi Nanxi lowers her eyebrows and looks pleasing to the eye.
Bow gently to express your gratitude.
Kangxi looked at the little girl below him. The color of her lipstick today was close to water red, more like the natural lip color. At this moment, because she lowered her head, the small mole on her lower lip was highlighted. His phoenix eyes deepened imperceptibly, and he said in a low voice:
"Judging from her handwriting, it is clear that Princess Shi Er is also a woman of spirituality. There has never been such a spiritual woman in the palace."
As soon as the words fell, the hall suddenly became as quiet as a cold pond. Concubine Niu and the others were shocked. What did this mean? What did the emperor mean by this?
Are they going to canonize this person into the palace?
how is this possible? ? ?