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Chapter 169 Kangxi Pure Concubine 36

The eighth prince Yinsi was watching from the side. He was small and had unhappy eyes. He ordered: "Let's go back to the prince's residence."

He was not as lucky as Yinfu, who had a favored mother. Even though today was his first day in the study, he felt a little uneasy because his biological mother, who cared about him, could not come, and his adoptive mother, Concubine Hui, would not come either.

When they arrived at Qixiang Palace, Kangxi was there. There was Buddha Jumps Over the Wall for dinner. After dinner, the family of three took a walk in Qixiang Palace together. Then Kangxi sent Yinfu back to the prince's residence, saying that he was a big boy.

Yinfu left with a reluctant look on his face.

The specific events that took place in Qixiang Palace could not be spread, but the news that the Seventh Prince went to the study room on the first day and Kangxi went there in the evening and even asked the Seventh Prince to stay for dinner spread instantly.

There are quite a few people who care about this matter.

For example, the crown prince, the fourth prince, and the eighth prince.

The eldest prince didn't think much about it because he had a sworn enemy, the crown prince, who was very favored by him.

The Third Prince was very doted on by Concubine Rong, and he was occasionally a little stupid. Although he was smart in studying, his ideas were different from those of ordinary people.

The Fifth Prince was raised by the Empress Dowager. He was raised to be very optimistic, a bit wise and foolish, and he was able to look at things in a broad-minded way.

The Sixth Prince was weak, his biological mother, Uya, was a commoner, he himself was a nobody, and Concubine Hui did not let him spend much time with Emperor Kangxi. All he wanted was to try his best to survive, and he did not care about Emperor Kangxi's opinion.

The prince knew that Wangshu had been favored for many years, so he was afraid! In history, there were emperors who deposed the prince in order to favor the son of a concubine, and even deposed the queen.

The Fourth Prince was simply competitive. He was the adopted son of the Imperial Noble Consort. It could be said that, to a certain extent, his origin was only slightly lower than that of the Crown Prince and Consort Nianhulu. He often met Kangxi in Chengqian Palace, and he also longed for Kangxi's favor and recognition.

As for the Eighth Prince, it was because he was not much older than Yinfu, just a few months, and they entered school on the same day. There was such a huge difference between them, it was impossible for him to not have any thoughts at all.

Yinfu's admission to school attracted many forces ready to make moves, but what about the result?

It goes without saying that if Yinfu can't solve this problem, there is probably no need to fight.

As for Wangshu, she only provided enough silver and money support on the surface, which was enough for Yinfu.

Of course, Wangshu secretly asked Titong to help keep an eye on the fish to make sure they didn't slip through the net. If she was careless and harmed Yinfu, she would have nowhere to cry.

Time flies like flowing water. In the blink of an eye, several years have passed. The concubines in the harem are eagerly waiting for Wangshu to fall out of favor, but Kangxi has been favoring her for many years. There are often new people emerging under her, but in terms of favor, none of them is as good as Wangshu.

The place where the most good things were sent was Qixiang Palace. Rare food and toys were also sent to Qixiang Palace first. Over the years, Qixiang Palace had become the richest place in the harem.

In the 26th year of Kangxi's reign, the Empress Dowager passed away. Kangxi was heartbroken and seriously ill. The concubines in the harem frequently sent soup to the Qianqing Palace to comfort Kangxi, but Kangxi did not see it. Wangshu went there once, and Kangxi did see her. It is unknown what they said, but Kangxi recovered not long after.

In March of the 27th year of Kangxi's reign, Kangxi issued an order to confer the title of Imperial Concubine Wangshu on the throne as Imperial Concubine Chun, and to bestow the title of Imperial Concubine Nianhulu on the throne as Imperial Concubine Wen.

In July of the 28th year of the Kangxi reign, Imperial Noble Consort Tong of Chengqian Palace became seriously ill due to depression. The imperial physicians were unable to save her, and Kangxi had no choice but to send his cousin away.

What surprised Wangshu was that Imperial Noble Consort Tong was not named empress as in history, but before her death she arranged for the Fourth Prince to marry someone from the family of Ulanara.

The Fourth Prince had never seen his biological mother, and in his heart, Imperial Noble Consort Tong was his mother. This relationship was even deeper than in history. Wangshu understood why Imperial Noble Consort Tong never became the queen she had always dreamed of until her death.

Every sip and every peck is a fixed number.

Without Uya, the Fourth Prince was destined to have an intimate relationship with Tonggiya.

Soon, it was the thirty-sixth year of Kangxi's reign. In that year, Yinfu was already sixteen years old, or almost eighteen according to his lunar age.

Originally, he should have chosen a wife last year, but Wangshu felt that he was too young. In addition, Yinfu also felt that he did not like any of the beauties that year. So Wangshu persuaded Kangxi to agree to let him postpone the selection of a wife for one year.

"What kind of girl do you like? Mother can help you keep an eye out for her."

"My son thinks Shumulu Gege is very good."

"You mean Xu Yuanmeng's daughter?"

"It's her. My son has had some contact with Teacher Xu. He thinks that Teacher Xu is very knowledgeable and has a good character. I've asked people about Shumulu's son and he's a good girl."

Although Xu Yuanmeng was a Manchu, his surname showed that he was a scholar and a person who knew how to read.

The key is that Xu Yuanmeng is his man and he can trust him. Although Yinfu is in the palace, he is not completely ignorant of what is happening in the court.

After discovering that Xu Yuanmeng was a useful person, in the 28th year of Kangxi's reign, he secretly helped him and helped him restore his original nationality. You should know that in the 26th year of Kangxi's reign, he made a mistake and was imprisoned in the Imperial Household Department, which means that his entire family became bondservants.

The Manchurian marriage relations were really chaotic, comparable to the five noble families and seven surnames at that time. The key point was that the Manchus sometimes did things without any rules. Instead of finding a wife's family who might commit crimes and be implicated in the future, it was better to find a safe one.

In addition, after reading the history of the Tang Dynasty and studying it carefully, Yinfu discovered that children born to healthy parents are more likely to live longer. Xu Yuanmeng's family seemed to be quite long-lived and had few diseases.

Princess Shumulu had read a lot of books and had a gentle temperament, but she was not pedantic. Her hobbies had never changed. She liked women who were talented, virtuous and able to handle things.

Princess Shumulu was the one who met his requirements the most.

Besides, although her family background is good, it is not outstanding either, so choosing such a wife should be a success.

Wangshu: “Are you sure?”

"Thank you, mother, for helping me."

"Okay, I'll go find your father right away."

After Yinfu left, Wangshu made soup herself and had someone send it to Kangxi. She learned how to make this soup from her grandmother in her previous life. She loved drinking it and always felt it was very different. Coincidentally, Kangxi also loved it.

After Kangxi finished drinking, he put down the bowl and spoon with a smile: "This soup is indeed the one that Concubine Chun personally researched. The imperial chef can never make it taste this good."

Liang Jiugong smiled and continued, "The emperor always says that Concubine Chun has a clear mind, so the things she makes are naturally extraordinary and different from ordinary people. How can ordinary people learn the essence of it?"

"You are right. There is not much to do today. Let's go to Qixiang Palace."

When Kangxi arrived at Qixiang Palace, Wangshu paid his respects as usual.

Time passed, but the years did not leave too many traces on Wangshu's face. Instead, they tempered her temperament and made Kangxi more accustomed to her presence.

"My beloved concubine called me here with a bowl of soup, but is it because of the selection of Yinfu's wife?"

Wangshu smiled and sat beside him, holding his hand: "Your Majesty is wise. You guessed my purpose right away."

In Kangxi's eyes, Wangshu was always easy to understand. When other concubines sent soup to him, he suspected that they had impure intentions. But when Wangshu sent soup to him, even if she had a purpose, Kangxi thought she was natural and very cute.

"Which princess has your beloved concubine taken a fancy to?"

Wangshu shook her head: "It was not me who chose her, but Yinfu. You know, Yinfu is a man of big ideas. I thought that his wife would live with him in the future, so I let him choose for himself, and he chose Shumulugegege."

Kangxi couldn't remember who Shumulu was at once, after all, there were so many concubines.

Although Xu Yuanmeng was listed as a concubine by Kangxi, his official position was not very high. Kangxi intended to choose a wife with a slightly higher family background for Yinfu.

After so many years, the Daijia family has developed well, but its potential is limited. Wangshu's family background is not outstanding.

"Which Shumulu Gege?"

Wangshu's eyes were filled with confusion. "She is the daughter of Mr. Xu from the upper study. What's wrong with this choice? I don't know much about the previous dynasty. I only heard from Yinfu that Mr. Xu is a good teacher."

Kangxi finally found Xu Yuanmeng. His Manchu surname was Shumulu, which he almost forgot.

After thinking about it, Kangxi's first reaction was to shake his head: "The family background is low, it's too unfair to Yinfu."

Wangshu pretended to be relieved: "It doesn't matter if her family background is a little lower, as long as Yinfu likes her. I have asked around for Princess Shumulu, and she is very good-looking. I don't have too many requirements for Yinfu's wife, I just hope that they can live in harmony. Your Majesty, please agree to my request!"