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Chapter 207: Chronicles of Yongzheng's Harem 5

As for Concubine Xi, when she received the returned items, she was stunned for once.

"I was careless. The Queen Mother's path is no longer feasible."

"My lady, if I were to say, the Queen Mother is not young anymore. As long as our Fourth Prince works hard, the Queen Mother is of no importance."

"I know, but Hongli is still young. It would be good if he had an elder to protect him. But I didn't expect the empress dowager to be so perceptive. Also, she is not an ordinary person because she can stand out as a palace maid and become the empress dowager. Now that the things have been sent back, let's deal with them cleanly."

"Yes, ma'am."

"By the way, I heard that the Emperor went to Concubine Jing's place and had dinner with her?"

"Yes, Your Majesty, but don't worry, it's unknown whether Jingpin is pregnant with a boy or a girl. Besides, she has had several miscarriages. Even if she can give birth to the child, she will still need medicine."

"I am still a little worried. Unfortunately, the imperial physician for Concubine Jing was arranged by the Queen Mother, so I don't know where to start."

"If your majesty feels that Jingpin is not suitable, it is not a bad idea for me to contact people outside the palace and change the imperial physician for Jingpin."

Concubine Xi was tempted, but she shook her head: "The Imperial Concubine just lost her child because of the imperial physician's ulterior motives. At this critical juncture, if there is a problem with Concubine Jing's imperial physician, the Emperor will probably continue to investigate. For Concubine Jing, there is no need to take this risk. With regard to Concubine Jing's current health, you are right. I really don't need to worry too much."

Having said that, Concubine Xi still felt something was wrong.

When Jiayue received the reward from the Queen Mother and a health nanny, she was stunned and sent the palace servants of Shoukang Palace away.

Jiayue: "Has Nanny Chen always been working for the Queen Mother?"

"I used to be the Ninth Princess's wet nurse. When the Ninth Princess grew up, she didn't need too many people around her, so I have been serving the Queen Mother ever since."

"Madam, do you have any relatives?"

"I have only one daughter, who is married and has children, and lives a peaceful life."

Jiayue smiled and said, "I'll have to trouble you to take care of me from now on. If you have any difficulties, just tell me. I can't bear to see people suffer."

Nanny Chen was assigned to this place, and she had to do her best, even if she didn't want to. She had to save the child that the Empress Dowager wanted to save.

"Then I would like to thank you, Madam."

"Baochun, take Nanny Chen down there and settle her down! From tomorrow on, Nanny will have to worry about my food, clothing, shelter and transportation."

Baochun took Nanny Chen away.

Chuxiu Palace returned to peace.

When Concubine Xi found out that the Empress Dowager had sent the nanny to Jiayue, she sighed and didn't say anything, but her eyes were filled with regret.

In Jingren Palace, the Queen's trusted maid Shuqin reported the matter to the Queen.

The Queen frowned after hearing this and asked, "Your Majesty, are you worried about me?"

"Your Majesty, Jingpin's pregnancy is just so-so, it's not worth worrying about. I received a message from Fu Jin, saying that you are asked to persuade the emperor to hold a beauty pageant as soon as possible after the late emperor is buried in the imperial mausoleum.

In the past, the Emperor was just a prince, and Concubine Xi was respectful to the Empress, so it would have been fine for the Empress to favor the Fourth Prince. But now, the Emperor is already the Emperor, and I can see that Concubine Xi has a lot on her mind.

Your Majesty should also consider yourself. After all, the Fourth Prince has nothing to do with you. Fu Jin said that you have a young sister from your family, and your father has not achieved much, but she herself has some qualifications. "

After hearing this, the queen was silent for a long time.

She thought of Honghui, the extremely intelligent child whom both she and Yinzhen had high hopes for.

But she did need a royal prince from the Ulanara clan.

"The Emperor is filial and I'm afraid he won't be easily persuaded."

The Queen was moved. She could not say that she had no feelings for her husband Yinzhen, but no matter how much affection she had, it had long since turned into a relationship of interest.

It is not easy to be a queen without children and without favor, especially when there is a favored concubine whose family background is outstanding.

It cannot be said that Concubine Nian was domineering, but because of her, Yinzhen made many exceptions for her, and at one point the concubine's financial authority was equal to that of the queen.

This was an act of usurpation, and the Queen was dissatisfied with both Yinzhen and Concubine Nian.

But the empress of the Qing Dynasty had little power, she could not do much and could only act roundaboutly.

Shuqin immediately suggested: "My queen, please don't forget the Queen Mother. The Queen Mother doesn't agree with the Emperor's favor to the Imperial Concubine, but because of the mother-son relationship, she won't make trouble for the Imperial Concubine.

If the Queen Mother proposed it, the Emperor might not refuse. After all, the Emperor has fewer children than the previous Emperor. It wouldn’t have mattered to him if he was a prince, but he is now the Emperor, so it’s impossible for him not to care.”

"I'll try to hint at this when I pay my respects to the Queen Mother later!"

That being said, the Queen feels that the chances of success are high.

Ordinary people who pay attention to etiquette and laws observe mourning for three years, eat vegetarian food for three years, and do not play or work for three years, but the emperor certainly could not observe mourning for that long.

Historically, Yongzheng observed mourning for three years after he ascended the throne and did not hold a general election.

But it may also be because he took over a mess at that time, the treasury was very empty, and he was also not young anymore, so this happened.

Today, Kangxi lived several years less than what is recorded in history. During these years, Yinzhen and his half brother, the Fourteenth Prince, did not fight as fiercely as in history, and there was also room for maneuver with the so-called Eighth Prince's party.

Although the national treasury is not rich, it is enough to barely get by.

The bureaucracy is corrupt, but it can still be saved.

Now that Yinzhen has ascended the throne, the empress dowager has also made efforts. Although she was partial to him in the past, there is no overnight grudge between mother and son.

If the Empress Dowager asks, it is not impossible to hold a beauty contest after Kangxi is buried.

After all, the world is big, but nothing is bigger than the difficulty of having an emperor's child.

According to the Ministry of Rites, it would take several more months before Kangxi could be buried in the imperial mausoleum. After all the preparations, it would be almost a year since Kangxi's death.

The royal family had been together for a full year, which was enough to give face to Kangxi and also enough to show Yinzhen's filial piety as a son.

Not long after, the Queen brought up the matter of the selection when she went to serve the Queen Mother.

"My Queen Mother, thank you for your concern for Concubine Jing. It is because I did not do a good enough job that Concubine Jing had miscarriages several times."

The Queen Mother sympathetically said, "Jingpin's miscarriage has nothing to do with the Queen. There are many things going on in the harem, and the Queen has done a good job."

The Empress Dowager was not talking nonsense. Empress Ulanara did a really good job and lived up to the standards.

It is not easy to be well-behaved without any children or pets.

Although there are some small thoughts, but in the eyes of the empress dowager, who is an experienced old woman, it is harmless. If the queen is really a "saint", she would be worried!

"Concubine Jing had a difficult pregnancy, and the Imperial Concubine had a miscarriage. All in all, the Emperor does not have many children. As the Empress, I always feel uneasy."

After hearing this, the Queen Mother lowered her head and took a sip of tea, secretly raising her eyebrows. Interesting, what does the Queen want to do?

"What is the Queen's plan?"

"I am bold enough to think that in a few months, the emperor's father will be buried. Although the emperor is a filial son, he still has to worry about his offspring. I think it would be better to add some lovely people to the harem so that the emperor can have more children."

"You mean the draft?"

"I really want to do this, but I don't know if it is feasible."

The Queen Mother was silent.

In fact, although she intended to protect the children in Yinzhen's harem, she was not willing to interfere too much.

She used to be the elite in the mansion, but now she is in the middle of the situation, but like a bystander, so she sees things more clearly.

None of Yinzhen's three sons were very good.

So much knowledge, such a kind of mind, such a character.

"Please let me think about this."

"Yes, I will listen to you, Empress Dowager."