inspire-indiana Chapter 242: Nan Guo Confrontation 44 Wedding
Chapter 242: Nan Guo Confrontation 44 Wedding
Yongshou Palace
Noble Consort Nianhulu sat in the main seat, looking at the concubines who were kneeling and paying their respects to her. Her gaze paused on Consort Xian who was at the front, and a hint of satisfaction flashed across her eyes. Even if she was promoted to the rank of Noble Consort, she still had to bow her head and pay her respects.
He was pleased in his heart, but his face was gentle:
"Sisters, please get up and sit down."
Shi Nanxi stood up and sat down, and the others followed suit. After everyone sat down, Concubine Niu Hulu spoke:
"I just received a message from the Empress Dowager. She likes quietness. From now on, we should go to pay our respects on the first and fifteenth day of each month. We should not go over to bother her at other times."
As she spoke, her gaze paused on Concubine Xian. This was good news. Although she didn't know how Concubine Xian had made the Empress Dowager let go of her grudge against her and help her, and even had a close relationship with her, now except for paying respects twice a month, no one was allowed to go to the Cining Palace to disturb the Empress Dowager.
The same goes for Concubine Xian. This way, she can no longer have contact with the Empress Dowager and interact with her.
Many smart people also thought of this, and looked at Shi Nanxi intentionally or unintentionally, but Shi Nanxi looked normal.
This news was expected. The Empress Dowager was respected by Kangxi and lived to the end of her life. She might not be an absolutely smart person, but she must be someone who knew how to seek benefits and avoid harm. She was surprised and grateful that the Empress Dowager was willing to take care of her before, and she never placed her hopes on the Empress Dowager.
Because she understood from the beginning to the end that the only person she wanted to conquer was Kangxi.
Facing everyone's gaze, Shi Nanxi smiled slightly and said sincerely:
"The Queen Mother always likes quietness. As long as she likes it, that's fine."
Imperial Concubine Niuhulu covered her mouth with a handkerchief and said angrily:
"No wonder the Empress Dowager loves my sister Xian. When I heard this, my first reaction was that I couldn't show my filial piety to the Empress Dowager. I felt terrified. But my sister is sensible."
Shi Nanxi was about to speak when she heard this, but Concubine Guo Luoluo spoke first.
"Sister Niu Hulu is right. When I first met Sister Xian Fei, I thought that you were blessed and loved. Now I see that it is indeed true."
Then, he looked at Shi Nanxi with an apologetic look:
"Speaking of which, I would like to apologize to you, sister. The Ninth Prince is young and ignorant, and he offended you. I have already punished him severely. I hope you will forgive me."
Yesterday, the Ninth Prince was punished to kneel outside the main hall of the Yikun Palace. Many people saw it and the news quickly spread throughout the six palaces, so everyone knew about it.
As for why the Ninth Prince was punished, all the concubines who returned from Changchun Garden knew about it. Those who didn't know asked someone to investigate after the Ninth Prince was punished. At this moment, everyone looked at Concubine Xian.
Because of the fatigue from the journey yesterday, even after a night's rest, Shi Nanxi's face was still a little pale. She pursed her light red lips and whispered softly:
"Sister Guo Luoluo is too polite. The Ninth Prince also calls me Xian'e Niang. How could I be angry with a child? Yesterday, I also heard about my sister punishing the Ninth Prince, and I was thinking of sending someone to persuade him..."
At this point, she paused, a trace of shame on her face:
"But my sister also knows that I got carriage sick. I went home yesterday to wash up and rest. Hongying heard the news and wanted to report it to me, but was stopped by the emperor. When I woke up, it was already dark. I'm really sorry. Is Ninth Prince okay?"
Concubine Guo Luoluo's eyes darkened. Concubine Xian was deliberately showing off her favor to her. Her nails dug deeply into her flesh, but she let out a hearty laugh.
"Hahaha, Concubine Xian, don't worry. Ninth Prince is just a boy, strong and healthy. It won't hurt him to kneel down. On the contrary, I am weak. I heard that I was poisoned by musk in Changchun Garden before. It is the easiest to hurt a woman's body. You must take good care of yourself and let everyone hear the good news as soon as possible so that they can be happy. If you can have a little prince, then let the ninth prince take him out to play."
So what if she is favored? She is just a hen that doesn't lay eggs. She has been weak since childhood and her body was hurt by musk. It is not certain whether she can get pregnant and give birth to a child in the future. How can she compare with the Ninth Prince who has already established himself.
The eyes of the concubines present flickered slightly. Concubine Xian had been favored by the Emperor since she entered the palace, but until now there has been no good news. It seems that even if the weakness that Concubine Xian brought from her mother's womb has been cured, it still damaged her foundation.
The way they looked at Concubine Xian changed. The most important thing in the harem was offspring. If beauty faded and love faded, even if one was favored but had no offspring, one would lose power sooner or later.
Shi Nanxi took in everyone's gazes, and was really sleepy, handing over a pillow. She really wanted to give Guo Luoluofei a certificate with the words "Timely Rain" written on it.
Because as Kangxi favored her exclusively, there was bound to be more and more dissatisfaction and fear towards her both in the harem and in the court.
She was a little worried at first, but what if she, the favored concubine, was weak and unable to give birth? In this case, even if she became favored, it would not threaten the fight for the throne in the court, nor would it affect the concubines who had royal heirs. The rest of the people were nothing to worry about.
The opportunity came at this moment, and she immediately seized it. She seemed stunned for a moment, then forced a smile and said:
"I'm glad that Ninth Prince is alright. My health has always been like this. Elder Liu has said before that even if I recover, my health is not as good as that of an ordinary person, so it will be more difficult for me to get pregnant and have a child. I have already made preparations. Thank you, Sister Guo Luoluo, for your concern. I will take good care of myself and give birth to a child for the emperor as soon as possible."
Hearing what Concubine Xian said, the concubines in the palace's eyes flickered slightly. It turned out that Concubine Xian's health was really not good. Some of them breathed a sigh of relief, and some felt balanced.
The atmosphere became better later. Everyone talked about the Fourth Prince's wedding which would be held in a few days. Concubine De was always gentle and kind. When she heard everyone's congratulations, she said softly:
"I have been looking forward to the Fourth Prince's wife for a long time. Ulanara is a good child, but she is a little young. But it's not a big problem. The Fourth Prince has a concubine to take care of him. If there is anything, he can just hand in a card to enter the palace."
Upon hearing this, Shi Nanxi glanced at Concubine De. Concubine Ulanara was chosen as the concubine before Empress Xiaoyi passed away. Concubine De and Empress Xiaoyi did not get along well, so how could she possibly like Concubine Ulanara?
From what he said, she is young, which means she cannot consummate her marriage with the Fourth Prince for the time being. He also said that there is a concubine taking care of the Fourth Prince. It is almost as if he is supporting the concubine to fight against the Ulanara family.
He really has bad intentions, and is indeed the kind of bias that is recorded in history.
Although she was mentally prepared, Shi Nanxi still didn't expect that Concubine De could go to such lengths. Soon the day of the Fourth Prince's wedding arrived, and the Fourth Prince's mansion was also repaired. The wedding would be held in the Fourth Prince's mansion, and Shi Rongyue and others also moved out the day before.
She sent Nanny Yang to deliver the gift, but when she came back, she heard Shi Rongyue entertaining female guests in the backyard with a big belly. She was surprised and said:
"Shi Rongyue is crazy. There are so many people at the wedding banquet today. She is not even three months old yet. She is not afraid of any mishaps. I remember that she takes the baby in her belly very seriously!"
Nanny Yang heard this and said:
"My lady, this time it's not all because of Concubine Consort. She came out to entertain the female guests on the orders of Concubine De, saying that it was to save face for Concubine Si."
Shi Nanxi: ...two words: hehe.