A side hall of Yonghe Palace.
Concubine Dai Jia's hand trembled, and the tea splashed all over her dry sleeves.
She didn't care about that. Her eyes widened slightly, revealing an expression of disbelief: "What did you say?!"
The head maid Mo Wu packed up the teacups for her. She couldn't hide her joy and kept repeating, "Congratulations, Madam! Congratulations, Madam! The Emperor has just issued an oral decree to make you a concubine and grant you the right to live in Xianfu Palace. The imperial decree to confer the title is probably on the way. From now on, you will be the real mistress of the first palace, and the Seventh Prince will be able to meet his mother every day!"
Chengpin was stunned in the spot, and it took her a long while to react. Her eyes gradually lit up, and she said in a trembling voice: "… Is this true? Where did you get this information?"
She was in a side hall and the people serving her were not well-informed, so she asked this question.
—It’s no wonder that Concubine Cheng is so cautious.
Her family background was only considered average, and she was made a concubine when she entered the palace at an early age, but she was not favored. When other ladies were canonized as concubines, noble ladies, or even concubines... she was still a concubine.
By chance, she got pregnant, and Dai Jia was so happy that she cried. If she could give birth to a little prince, she would be able to get rid of the title of concubine, and even the title of concubine, she could fight for it.
She carefully nursed the baby until the prince was born after ten months of pregnancy. Before she could even take a look at him, the midwife knelt on the ground tremblingly and said, "Seventh Prince has a deformed left foot... He was born with a foot disease."
These words came like a bolt from the blue, shattering Dai Jia's dream.
Foot disease... How could it be a foot disease? !
If a child of the royal family is born with a defect, it will be a very bad omen. Not to mention that the current emperor is wise and powerful, and he is strict with people. If he saw her, I don’t know how angry he would be!
The fact was just as she expected. Kangxi had a gloomy expression on his face. He just glanced at her and then left.
It happened that the War of the Three Feudatories was in full swing, and the newborn Seventh Prince was born with a foot disease. Everyone would say that this was a punishment from heaven for His Majesty and the Qing Dynasty.
Thinking of this, Dai Jia hugged her son and burst into tears. She was filled with despair and grief and cried all night long.
Fortunately, God is merciful and she has completely fallen out of favor, but Xiaoqi is not.
On the very next day, the emperor gave the Seventh Prince the name Yinyou, making his attitude clear to the people of the world—even if the Seventh Prince was born with a disease, he was still my prince, and I would protect him.
With the bestowed name and the emperor's care for Yinyou, Yinyou has grown up safely until now, with the same food and accommodation, and is not much worse than his brothers.
Dai Jia was extremely grateful. Even though she had lost favor and had to stay as a concubine, she had no complaints.
For so many years, Concubine Dai Jia has lived in a side hall of Yonghe Palace, eating vegetarian food and chanting Buddhist scriptures to pray for Xiao Qi all day long, and her temperament has become increasingly calm.
Because she had no favor and no status, Dai Jia was afraid of bringing trouble to Yinyou, so she was extremely cautious in her daily life. She always treated the head of the palace, Concubine De, with respect and never dared to neglect her in the slightest.
Now, the emperor suddenly appointed her as a concubine without any signs. After the surprise, how could one not be suspicious
"The chief eunuch Liang of the Qianqing Palace personally sent someone to tell me, how could this be false?" Mo Wu became happier, and then as if she remembered something, she lowered her voice slightly: "The messenger, Li Zi, said that you were able to be promoted to concubine thanks to Concubine Yi's suggestion. The emperor immediately announced in the Yikun Palace that not only you, but also Concubine Hesheli... were promoted to concubine Ping."
How could the words Liang Jiugong sent to convey be false
The matter of being promoted to a concubine must have been a foregone conclusion. Chengpin heaved a long sigh of relief, as if she wanted to let out all the grievances and fears she had endured for the past seven or eight years. Her lips trembled uncontrollably, and tears sparkled in the corners of her eyes.
Becoming the head of a palace, she no longer had to flatter and fawn, and she had finally made it!
The thought of sighing lasted only a moment. After calming down a little, Chengpin was stunned and whispered, "Concubine Yi?"
Liang Jiugong never sent messages without purpose. He mentioned Concubine Yi, presumably with the emperor's tacit approval, and specifically meant for her.
The intention is self-evident.
But why did Concubine Yi give her such a big gift
She had very little interaction with Concubine Yi. One was the most favored concubine in the harem, while the other was unknown. It was difficult to see her except when she was paying respects to the emperor, not to mention that she lived in a side hall of the Yonghe Palace... She had a lot of interactions with Concubine De.
I heard that the two ladies had some conflicts, so I'm sure Concubine Yi would not be happy to see her.
What is even more shocking is that Concubine Yi had just given birth to the ninth prince and was extremely weak during her confinement. Why would she suddenly propose a promotion for no reason
The emperor actually heard it. He must love Concubine Yi very much!
"Concubine Hesheli, no, Concubine Ping was right there, could it be... related to Concubine Ping?" Mo Wu whispered.
"Maybe there is, but it's just a guess." Chengpin shook her head slightly, with a trace of gratitude in her heart, and said solemnly: "No matter what, it is an indisputable fact that Concubine Yi has done me a favor, and a great favor! You remember it, and I must keep it firmly in my heart. After the third day of the bath, prepare generous gifts, and we will go to Yikun Palace to express our gratitude..."
As they were speaking, suddenly someone came from outside to report that Concubine De had arrived.
Chengpin's words got stuck in her throat. She paused, not having time to retract her smile: "... Go and invite the queen in."
Defei held Nanny Wu's hand, one hand covering her towering belly, with a gentle curve on her lips.
"Congratulations, sister. Congratulations, sister. You have received the emperor's grace and have been promoted to a concubine. You have been granted the title of the head of a palace. You have finally made it!" Concubine De was nine months pregnant. Her face was covered with thick makeup, and her expression could not be seen clearly. She said softly, "I am afraid that you have been wronged by being a side palace. When you move to the new palace, I will be the first to send you a gift..."
She kept silent about the affairs of Yikun Palace and smiled, as if she was wholeheartedly happy for Chengpin.
Chengpin had been working under her for so many years and had a rough idea of Defei's temperament. She also showed a surprised smile and said hurriedly, "I don't deserve it, I don't deserve it. If it weren't for the care that the queen has given us, mother and son, over the years, how could I be where I am today?"
Does Concubine De treat her well
Compared with other palaces and the oppressed ladies, it is naturally better.
They treated each other like sisters, never deducting her share, showing her respect, and being kind to Yinyou...
Who wouldn't say good things about all these things? All those little concubines and maids said that Concubine De was really kind-hearted and they envied her for being able to stay in Yonghe Palace peacefully and they wished they could switch places with her.
What a joke. How can a woman in the harem have a truly compassionate heart
The way Defei treated her was just superficial.
Chengpin held the gift with great care and respect, being extremely dutiful and cautious, which resulted in several years of peace.
Similarly, she knew clearly in her heart that in the past, the emperor would visit Yinyou every now and then when he had time, but since some time ago, Defei had always snatched away all these visits using the sixth prince Yinzuo as an excuse.
There are many more like this!
… After all the hard work, there is no point in dwelling on these things.
Chengpin took time out of her scattered thoughts and talked to Defei in a warm and affectionate manner. One was concerned and the other was humble. They talked about the children for a long time. When the sun set, Defei said goodbye.
As they left the side hall, her smile fell, her eyes became gloomy, and the kindness and gentleness on her face disappeared.
Although Dai Jia was not favored, she had the Seventh Prince Yinyou as her son. It was a consensus among everyone that the Seventh Prince had a slight limp in his left foot and had lost the right to compete with the other princes since birth.
I am not favored but I have a son, and the son has a foot disease. What a great help is this
In order to allow the former concubine Dai Jia to live in Yonghe Palace, Concubine De put a lot of thought and effort into it, and finally achieved her wish.
As time went by, she and Dai Jia gradually became close, and at the same time, Yin Zuo also played with Yin You. Yin Zuo listened to her advice and treated Yin You as a brother, and Xiao Liu was the one who made the decision between the two...
Concubine De was very pleased.
But now, Guo Luoluo's interference directly disrupted her plan, like a slap in her face!
Chengpin became the mistress and was about to move out of Yonghe Palace to set up her own household. It was Concubine Yi who helped her.
Dai Jia must be aware of the conflict between her and Concubine Yi, but now her heart is completely biased!
From a concubine to a concubine, what a favor, what a grace! Just to avoid gossip, Chengpin would not get close to her anymore.
Chengpin is not a stupid person, she even tried to stop Xiaoqi and Xiaoliu from playing together...
What a plot to sow discord, what an open and aboveboard conspiracy!
All the careful preparations over the years have gone to waste.
Concubine De held her stomach, took a deep breath, and felt unwilling in her heart.
Your Majesty, Concubine Yi is so arrogant and oversteps the boundaries, why do you keep accommodating her, just because of that vixen-like face? !
She was also pregnant, but all the limelight was taken away by Concubine Yi.
The Ninth Prince was born only three days ago, and the Emperor almost treated the Yikun Palace as his own home. Who would still remember her who was about to give birth
Concubine De closed her eyes, then opened them again and swallowed all the hatred in her heart.
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Yikun Palace.
Yinzhen and Kangxi had been staring at each other for half a quarter of an hour.
One has double eyelids, the other has almond-shaped eyes, one is big, the other is small, one sees people blurry, the other sees people clearly, naturally forming a sharp contrast.
The red swaddling clothes wrapped around the Ninth Prince's extremely strong hands and feet, effectively curbing his urge to kick people.
Yinzhen curled his lips, admitted defeat first, and burst into tears at the top of his voice, as if he was complaining to Yunxiu about the old man's bullying. His little nose twitched and he cried miserably.
It's what he deserves! The old man was kicked out by my mother, but instead of reflecting on himself, he changed his target and started to torment me!
Look how you’ve been spoiled!
Soon, Yun Xiu's angry voice came from the inner room: "Your Majesty, why is Xiaojiu crying?"
Kangxi touched his nose guiltily and said loudly: "He is playing with me."
Then he lowered his head, gently picked up Yinzhen, and said with a smile: "Xiaojiu, don't you think so?"
In response to His Majesty, there was a pool of boiling hot boy's urine, which poured directly onto the dragon robe!
The author has something to say: Yinzhen: Look how I spoil you!
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