Chapter 1029 Kangxi's Harem, Consort Liang (66)
Chapter 1029 Kangxi's Harem, Consort Liang (66)
"Consort Rong is a clueless person."
Li Siqi said, "It would be good enough if she could keep her position as a concubine."
It's definitely impossible for him to be promoted further.
"Yes, I've never seen such a meddlesome mother-in-law."
Xiao Huzi added, "And Consort Hui is the same."
If it weren't for the master giving the First Princess a pill, she would have been tormented to death by Consort Hui and her son.
The main reason why Consort Hui was able to be promoted to Imperial Noble Consort this time was to give face to the eldest son of the concubine, the First Prince.
Otherwise, given her troublemaking nature, Emperor Kangxi wouldn't have granted her the title of Imperial Concubine.
"There's nothing we can do, some mothers-in-law just love to stir up trouble."
Li Siqi smiled and said, "Except for the fourth prince's wife, who was spared from Consort Xuan's torment."
Look at other mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationships.
Not to mention the relationship between the Seventh Prince's wife and Consort Cheng, their mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship is so cold that they don't seem like a family.
As for the Fifth Prince's wife and Consort Yi, they seemed normal, but in reality, they were more polite than affectionate.
It's not bad, though.
At least Consort Yi wasn't a wicked mother-in-law, nor did she cause trouble for the fifth prince's wife.
"Yes."
Xiao Huzi nodded in agreement, "The lives of the Fourth and Fifth Princesses are much better than those of the other Princesses."
"The palace selection is just around the corner."
Li Siqi reminded him, "You must remember to give Guo Luoluo to Emperor Kangxi."
"no problem."
"Also, you better be a little swindler and not kill Kangxi, otherwise all our good deeds over the past few lifetimes will have been for nothing."
"Hehe, don't worry, Master. That bastard Kangxi is quite something. He won't die so easily."
Little Pot smiled with a hint of schadenfreude, "I think he's gotten used to it already."
These days he doesn't seem as dramatic as before.
"They have a pretty good ability to learn."
"You need to know your limits."
"no problem!"
……
After the imperial edict was issued.
The main hall of Changchun Palace received the imperial edict but remained closed.
That evening, Emperor Kangxi arrived at Changchun Palace, only to be turned away at the door.
In the end, it was Consort He who stepped forward to greet him, giving him a way out.
Even so, Kangxi was still very uncomfortable.
The next day, he left Changchun Palace with a dark expression.
"Master, what should we do on the day of gratitude?"
The little pot was happy but also felt troubled. "Will Master need to go out then?"
"Go out, why don't you go out?"
Li Siqi chuckled lightly, "The title of Imperial Concubine is to give face to Xiao Ba and Xiao Shiyi."
Why should I refuse?
Once Xie En returns, the palace can be closed again.
In short.
"Kangxi should not even think about setting foot in the main hall of this palace again."
"Ok, Ok!"
The little pot nodded repeatedly, "That's right, he really thinks his master is easy to bully."
"Ignore him for now."
……
The formal investiture has not yet taken place.
The palace selection then began.
The Empress Dowager and the Emperor personally intervened.
Three concubines, namely Consort Wenxi, Consort Tong, and Consort Yi, accompanied him.
The five of them sat down to begin the final round of the selection process.
Due to the large number of participants, the palace selection process will take three days.
However, the Empress Dowager and the Emperor will only appear on the first day.
Because of their noble status, all the young ladies would have an audience with the Emperor today.
As rows of young women entered and exited.
Soon they arrived at the group of people from the Guoluo clan.
“The daughter of Heshuo Efu Mingshang, the granddaughter of Anqin Wang Yue Le, of the Guoluo clan, came to pay homage.”
"Your subject, Guo Luoluo, greets the Empress Dowager, the Emperor, and all the ladies!"
"Flat body."
The Empress Dowager glanced at the Emperor but did not speak again.
As Kangxi looked at the person in front of him, he suddenly remembered that he had been husband and wife with her again and again in his dreams.
It seems inappropriate to give her to anyone.
He then blurted out an imperial edict: "Guo Luoluo is virtuous and prudent by nature, diligent and gentle. She is hereby conferred the title of Noble Lady Rou and granted a side hall in Yikun Palace."
As soon as this decree came out.
Everyone present was stunned.
In particular, Consort Yi almost lost her composure.
Guo Luoluo, who was involved in the incident, was no better off.
He looked as if he had been struck by lightning.
They even forgot to thank the emperor.
However, no one reminded her at that time.
Therefore, Guo Luoluo left in a daze.
She was taken directly to the palace maids for placement.
Hearing this news still shocked everyone.
No one expected that the emperor would take Lady Guoluo into his harem.
It's not that it's impossible, but everyone thought that even if Guo Luoluo didn't marry a prince, she would at least be betrothed to a member of the royal family.
Of course, it wasn't just Lady Guoluo who was brought into the harem.
The emperor then selected several concubines who were quite attractive.
They were randomly stuffed into the side halls or rear halls of various palaces.
As for whether he could stay there, Kangxi wouldn't care.
Apart from Lady Guoluo, all the other newly entered concubines were concubines of lower rank.
Therefore, he didn't take the women in the harem to heart.
This includes Guo Luoluo, who had just entered the palace.
There are now three concubines from the Guoluo clan in the imperial harem.
Everyone knew very well that since there was already a Consort Yi, the remaining two members of the Guoluo clan, regardless of their favor or lack thereof, could not possibly be promoted to higher positions.
They would only be eligible to ascend to the position if Consort Yi passed away.
Next, everyone awaited Emperor Kangxi's decree appointing them as husband and wife.
Emperor Kangxi did not disappoint.
The imperial edict was issued from the Imperial Study the next day.
"...The eldest daughter of Shushujueluo Suhetai, the Grand Secretary of the Hanlin Academy, was betrothed to the Eighth Prince Yinzhi as his primary consort..."
"...The eldest daughter of Commander Dong'e, the seventeenth prince, was betrothed to the Ninth Prince, Yin Tang, as his primary consort..."
"...Daughter of Prince Abagai Borjigit Urjingalap, betrothed to the Tenth Prince Yinzhen as his primary consort..."
The imperial decree for the marriage has been issued.
The harem was bustling with activity once again.
However, the main hall of Changchun Palace remained calm.
When the two princes came to pay their respects, they were already allowed to enter the main hall.
"Mother, your son greets you!"
"My son greets his mother!"
The two brothers, Xiao Shiyi and Xiao Ba, bowed at the same time.
"Get up quickly."
Li Siqi smiled and instructed, "You guys are pretty good; you can hold back."
"Mother, your son is scared."
Little Eleven couldn't help but whine, "I'm afraid you'll suffer, Mother."
"Silly boy."
Li Siqi chuckled, "Even if you suffer injustice, I will not suffer injustice."
"It's good that Mother is alright."
Seeing his mother looking radiant, the Eighth Prince was completely relieved.
"Of course I'm fine."
Li Siqi smiled and patted Xiao Shiyi's head, "No matter what happens in the future, you don't need to worry about me."
Just remember that the message I give you is the truth.
Do not believe any messages passed on by others.
"Mother, I've remembered!"
"My son knows!"
The two brothers nodded in response.
"Xiao Ba, you haven't told me if there's anyone I've taken a fancy to."
Looking at her son, who was a fist taller than her, Li Siqi's face showed helplessness. "This time, the Emperor has designated the eldest daughter of the Shushu Jue Luo family for you."
I hope she's a good person.
After you get married, you must live a good life together.
"Don't worry, Mother, your son hasn't taken a fancy to any girl."
The Eighth Prince responded softly, "I have already inquired about Lady Shushu Jueluo, and I heard that she is a sensible person."
"Once she marries into the family, I'll give her proper guidance."
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