The palace selection was held every three years. After the 22nd year, it was held in the 25th year as usual. Emperor Kangxi ordered Consort Wen and Consort Yi to preside over the overall situation.
The selection process selected the eldest prince's wife, Irgen Gioro. As for the emperor's harem, after the two imperial concubines asked for instructions, only three names were kept. They were all from the Manchu and Han military banners with outstanding looks but relatively mediocre family backgrounds.
The two were initially granted the title of concubine, and only one of them was given the position of a maid. She was assigned to a side hall in each palace and governed by the main ladies. There were many ambitious people among them, but as soon as they entered the palace, they were poured a basin of cold water.
There was no sleeping chambermaid, no accompanying the emperor, only palace maids serving her. It was lonely and cold all day long, and the emperor had completely forgotten about them.
Yunchang, the most beautiful among them, gritted her teeth, took out the silver from the bottom of the box, and asked her personal maid to secretly pass it to a manager of the Jingshifang, who placed her green card in a conspicuous place.
How dare the manager!
Even though he and the palace maid serving Yun Changzai were from the same hometown, six or seven years ago, a young eunuch who accepted bribes and revealed the emperor's whereabouts was beaten with a stick and expelled from the Qianqing Palace. Since then, those servants who broke the rules were either sent to the Shenxingsi or the Xinzheku, and none of those who punished them were merciful.
With so many lessons learned from the past, they no longer dared to risk their lives by accepting bribes from concubines. They just wished they could stick four big words on their foreheads: "Incorruptible".
Jingshifang is the key area monitored by Liang Dazongguan. Once there is any disturbance, it will be impossible to hide it from anyone.
When the steward nervously handed over the "bribe money", Yun Changzai was in trouble.
Not only was her green card removed, she was also demoted to a concubine and moved out of the spacious house she was living in. She cried all day long and regretted her decision.
Everyone said that Concubine Cheng of Xianfu Palace was a kind person, and Concubine Yun was lucky to be assigned to Xianfu Palace after the selection. After being demoted to a concubine, the allowances issued by Concubine Cheng on her behalf were never short of weight or deductions, but she spent all her accumulated money. How could she live a life of luxury and maintain her beauty with just that little allowance
During the selection, the maid who examined her body said that her beauty was one of the best in the entire harem. Yun agreed that she thought she was as pretty as the one in Yikun Palace, and she longed to become the second most favored empress in the harem. Most importantly, she was still young.
Concubine Yi is already 28 years old, how can she compare to her
She wants to see the emperor.
After crying for a while, Yun promised to do everything she could to find out more about Xianfu Palace. When she learned that Concubine Cheng had been out of favor for many years and that the emperor came only for the Fourth and Seventh Princes, she became interested and expressed her loyalty and surrender when she went to the main hall to pay her respects one day.
But the usually amiable Concubine Cheng acted as if she had heard a funny joke and asked her coldly, "Are you seeking favor?"
"Give up on this idea. Don't say that I don't care. Even if I do, you can try to see if the emperor will even look at you." Concubine Cheng said coldly, and then laughed, "Now the emperor only has Concubine Yi in his heart, so don't seek your own death."
Yun agreed and immediately lost her voice. What's the difference between that and being the only favorite? !
"It can't be said that the emperor favors her exclusively. In one month, the emperor turns over the green card about ten days." Even if Concubine Cheng knew that since he returned from the southern tour in the 23rd year, the emperor would only chat with other concubines under the quilt, but the former court and the harem were still kept in the dark. Even Concubine Yi was completely unaware of this.
Otherwise, how could the Eleventh Prince be the Emperor’s youngest son
Concubine Cheng had long since joined Concubine Yi, and had carefully noticed some clues. She was happy to see this, and there was nothing unbalanced about it.
In just a few years, with Yunxiu's protection, she went from an unknown concubine to a concubine, and also became Yinzhen's mother; with the help of Guo Luoluo's long-treasured family secret recipe, Yinyou's foot disease was mostly cured, and now he can run and jump... Recalling the predicament of the past, Concubine Cheng cried with joy, and every time she worshipped Buddha, she would recite a passage of scripture, blessing Concubine Yi with longevity and health.
Pulling herself away from her memories, she looked at Yun Da Ying, whose eyes were filled with jealousy, and sighed. Out of a last ounce of pity, she warned, "The Emperor hates those who seek favor the most. Stay in Xianfu Palace and stay away from the Imperial Garden. Don't cause any more trouble."
There is no need for the ladies to take action against those pitiful women. The emperor will kick them out on his own...
Just like the Han woman presented by the Cao family during the southern tour. After the emperor returned to the palace, Rong Fei briefly explained the cause and effect to them. Who wouldn't be shocked
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Yun agreed not to listen to the advice, and lived frugally for a whole six months, asking the Ministry of Internal Affairs for a fragrant cream to wipe her hands and face. After enduring the freezing winter, when early spring came, she would go to the Imperial Garden every few days to try her luck, even if she was laughed at.
Her hard work paid off, and she finally had her first meeting with the emperor, but her eyes were hurt by a pair of clasped hands.
The gorgeously dressed beauty standing beside Wansui was extremely beautiful, and looked to be in her early twenties at most. Her peach blossom eyes were full of smiles, and a casual glance could reveal countless charms. Yun agreed to compare herself with her, like a firefly compared to the blazing sun, and was instantly dwarfed by the dust.
The man is talented and the woman is beautiful, and they are deeply in love. How could anyone else interfere
Before he could come to his senses, another round of attacks followed.
Before Yun could say the words "Your Majesty" tenderly, the majestic emperor looked at her indifferently and asked a question that she did not quite understand: "What is your relationship with Pingpin?"
The tone was calm, but there was no disgust. Yun agreed and thought for a while, then answered carefully: "Madam Ping has been ill for a long time. Although I live in Xianfu Palace, I am fortunate to see you with medicine."
The emperor asked again: "Who are you?"
"I was selected to enter the palace last year and was given the title of Yun." She suppressed her excitement and said in a trembling voice, "Your Majesty..."
The emperor called out this word in a thousand ways. Yun Xiu, who was standing beside him, frowned tightly and said the same thing: "Your Majesty..."
Living in Xianfu Palace, it is impossible for her to have any relationship with Pingpin. It is just a coincidence. What's wrong with being more merciful
Yun agreed but didn't think so.
The look in his eyes when he looked at the beauty in palace dress was filled with deep hostility and cruelty, bitch!
Unexpectedly, the emperor interrupted the man abruptly before she could even open her mouth.
Yun agreed and was delighted, but she heard a bolt from the blue -
"Don't come to the Imperial Garden in the future. Since you are familiar with Pingpin, you should move to Chuxiu Palace and serve her well. Her illness cannot be cured, and I only have you to ask for help."
Kangxi paused after saying this and said, "Yun... why does it sound familiar?"
Liang Jiugong whispered, "It's Yun Changzai who took down the green card."
Now, no one's plea is of any use.
The emperor's angry rebuke spread throughout the imperial garden: "Liang Jiugong, drag her away for me!"
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Yun agreed to cling to the emperor's favor, but her repeated attempts to gain favor frightened the new ladies who had entered the palace, and even scared away the main concubines who had tried to send people to curry his favor.
Pingpin, who was bedridden, was implicated for no reason. She was so angry that she vomited blood, and her cold, which had not been cured for a long time, worsened.
After the falling out with Guoluo, Suo Etu could not get his hands on anything, and his niece was so useless! He was so angry that his face turned blue, and he asked to meet the prince, but was rejected. He had no choice but to wait until the prince turned thirteen and participated in the government before trying to find a way to interact with him.
Concubine Yi was the most favored concubine in the palace, with three princes under her wing, and she was close to the Crown Prince of Yuqing Palace, so no one dared to stop her. In addition, Concubine Wen was in charge of everything, and she was clear about rewards and punishments, and her methods were gentle but sharp. Even though Concubine Hui had Mingzhu's support, she was unable to defeat the person who controlled the palace power. Under such circumstances, the harem was stable for many years.
Until Mingzhu was dismissed by the emperor, Concubine Hui felt heartbroken. However, news came from the Prince's Office that the eldest wife was pregnant, which acted like a pillar and stabilized the scattered people's hearts.
Even though the first child is a princess, she is also the emperor's first grandchild.
Soon, the first wife became pregnant again. Under Mingzhu's instruction, the officials gathered around the eldest prince, all looking forward to the birth of the emperor's eldest grandson, ready to show their skills and fight with the prince.
Besides, the Empress Dowager was in good health, but because of her old age, she was knocked down by a cold wind and had to take medicine every day. The Emperor was worried and ordered the imperial physician to treat her with all his strength. For a time, the peace was broken and the harem was suddenly in chaos.
There was also the issue of the selection of the Crown Princess, which attracted the attention of many parties. Although the Emperor did not make a strict decision, Soetu had already started planning.
The future mother of the nation, who wouldn’t want to have a piece of the pie
With such a situation in the harem, the former dynasty was not at peace either.
Because of the ambitious leader Galdan in Dzungar, the pro-war faction and the pro-peace faction quarreled with each other, and the court was in turmoil.
People of insight advocated going to war, and the eldest prince's eyes lit up. This was also a good opportunity to win military merit!
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The next day, Yanxi Palace.
"Mother." Yinzhi strode over and after greeting, he said rather unhappily, "My son doesn't like Guan and Wu, so why do you have to force others?"
Well, once Irgen Jueluo's pillow talk comes, she will even turn a cold face towards my mother.
Concubine Hui sneered: "Guo Luoluo has already persuaded your father to arrange a marriage for the prince. Why is it that the wife is still clinging to you? You don't want a concubine, and you don't want a maid. If the emperor's eldest grandson comes out of the prince's belly, you will have no place to cry!"
Hearing the words "Emperor's eldest grandson", Yinzhi's face changed instantly. Please remember: free and fastest update without anti-theft.