The Concubine of Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty

Qinrou doesn't care or mind.

The Empress and Consort Niu Hulu, Consort Niu Hulu can't be said to be wrong, and the Empress can't be said to be right. Women in this world are all victims of feudal ethics, and they are just fighting for their own interests. If you don't fight, you can't live!

Concubine Niuhulu was very mean. She openly advised the queen not to be sad and take care of herself. In a roundabout way, she reminded the queen that a legitimate prince was much more valuable than a concubine's prince.

But every word was a reminder to the Queen that she had lost her second prince just over ten days ago. Even if the Queen had shown that she was not sad in such a short period of time, it would be strange if she didn't care.

It would be strange if the queen could be happy.

Li Shufei and the others were also sad. The concubines seemed to have forgotten the second prince. No one would mention this person openly in the palace, especially in front of the queen.

But when Concubine Niuhulu mentioned the legitimate prince, they would sincerely express the preciousness of the legitimate prince. And they would also show their concern for the queen and the heir.

If they said that they didn't have any thoughts in their hearts, Qin Rou didn't believe it at all.

The queen forced a smile, and even more so, she forced herself to cheer up and said, "There are few royal heirs in the palace. As long as they are royal heirs, no matter if they are princes or princesses, they are precious. You too, it is important to serve the emperor well, and it is even more important to give birth to royal heirs and give birth to children for the emperor."

There are few royal heirs in the harem, and there are more than one or two concubines who are tempted. The queen does not mind pointing this out openly.

However, looking at the concubines below, many of them have already calmed down. Royal heirs are rare and precious, but can one person give birth to a royal heir?

They had long since fallen out of favor, and could not see the emperor's face or sleep with him. All they wanted now was to stay alive.

The queen was virtuous and decent. She glanced at the concubines below and said to everyone with a smile: "Yesterday, Concubine Bila was not well. You all stayed with me for half a night. You have worked hard. You should go back early today and rest up."

"Your Highness, please take good care of yourself," the Queen said. Concubine Nianhulu also spoke on behalf of the other concubines, saying with concern, "Your Highness, you have been busy for the past half month. Yesterday, you stayed in Xianfu Palace for half a night, and you were very nervous. You are more tired than me and others. You need to take good care of yourself!"

Concubine Niuhulu stood up with the help of her servants, and words of concern came out of her mouth.

"My body is always being taken care of by the imperial physician. I'm sorry to have you all concerned about me." The queen raised her eyes and looked around at the concubines below.

The queen had great power, and the concubines were always respectful to her. But people's hearts were hidden, and who knew who was sincere and who was fake under the surface of respect.

"I, your servant, will take my leave." The concubines bowed together and then left. Concubine Niuhulu led the way, and the rest of the concubines left in an orderly manner.

After walking out of the main hall of Kunning Palace, the concubines finally relaxed a little. The concubines who had a good time with each other also walked together.

"The concubines of Chengqian Palace, please stay." As the concubines were walking out, a voice suddenly came from behind them.

This call made the concubines stop in their tracks. Even though they were not the protagonists, they were still related to the other concubines, so how could they not be curious?

Qin Rou was confused when she heard this and turned around. It was Dong Qing who brought a little maid. Qin Rou raised her eyebrows instantly. The second-class maid in the Queen's Palace in the past now had a bun and clothes like a first-class maid.

Thinking that there was a vacancy for a first-class maid in the Queen's Palace, it was obvious who had filled it. Dongqing came forward with the little maid behind her, smiled slightly and bowed to Qinrou, and Qinrou quickly said, "Miss Dongqing, please stand up."

Dongqing stood up and Qinrou waited. Dongqing called her and asked what the queen wanted to say in public.

Dong Qing understood that she represented the Queen's face, so she smiled and said, "The Queen has ordered me to bring the reward for the concubine."

Qin Rou's face instantly turned into a question mark, and she was even more confused. Did she do something good? Why did the Queen reward her for no reason?

The concubines were also curious, what good things did Concubine Nara do? Why did the Queen want to reward her?

Dong Qing only took a moment to see Qin Rou's confusion, and hurriedly said, "Yesterday, the concubines stayed in Xianfu Palace for half a night. They worked hard. The Empress was sympathetic and specially gave each of them a piece of fabric."

Having said this, Dong Qing turned slightly and looked at the material that the little palace maid was touching behind her. It was a piece of blue silk cloth, which most of the concubines wore.

The color is nice, and it was a gift from the Queen.

After hearing this, Qin Rou was even more confused. She said: Since you are sympathetic to the concubine's hard work in guarding for half a night, what does it have to do with her? She is sleeping comfortably in Chengqian Palace. It has nothing to do with her!

Dong Qing turned around again and continued, "Although the concubine did not come to Xianfu Palace to guard yesterday, she worked hard to serve the emperor. The master and the queen are clear about rewards and punishments. The queen said that you have made great contributions to serving the emperor, so you should be rewarded. The queen was thinking about it and specially asked me to bring it to you, the concubine."

Dong Qing had just received the good news that she had been promoted to the chief maid in the morning. This was her first job after being promoted to the chief maid. It was also her first appearance as the chief maid of Kunning Palace. It was extremely important. It was related to her prestige in the future!
Holly naturally wants to complete it perfectly.

Qin Rou smiled even more when she heard this. She would accept the Queen's reward; she would also accept the Queen's reward. It was an honor to be rewarded by the Queen! How could she refuse it? Besides, it was indeed the case.

The empress is the queen, in charge of the six palaces and the concubines in the six palaces. Whether giving birth to children or serving Kangxi, it is all merit. As long as the merit is given, Kangxi and the empress will recognize them.

After hearing this, not only Qinrou understood, but the other concubines also understood. This morning, they had been rewarded for staying up for half a night in Xianfu Palace. Of course, Concubine Nara did not get any reward, because she did not stay up in Xianfu Palace with them.

But when the Empress gave them rewards alone, they felt uncomfortable. It would be fine if Concubine Nara served the Emperor instead of staying in Xianfu Palace, but she was rewarded for her merits. What if they were not rewarded? They were willing to serve the Emperor.

Qin Rou could see the looks of the concubines and could tell that they were not in a good mood, but it didn't matter. Did Qin Rou care? No; did she need to care? No.

Besides, does her opinion matter? It doesn't matter! It won't change anything.

It happened to be in Kunning Palace, the main palace where the queen lived. In front of all the concubines, Qin Rou immediately bowed and said, "Thank you, Queen, for your reward."

The concubines in the harem already had so much hatred, and Qin Rou was no longer willing to have more or less.

Concubine Li was standing by, not surprised at all, as if she had expected this to happen. Everyone knew that the queen was virtuous, and she was so virtuous that she would not forget such a small matter.

How can it be not worth it if an unnecessary reward brings so much hatred in exchange?
(End of this chapter)