The Concubine of Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty

"Your Majesty. I have something to report." Concubine Zhang clenched her hands again and again, and finally, when Sui Yuanyan and other servants turned around, she lifted her skirt again and suddenly knelt down.

On that nervous face, there was a fearless look of facing death.

The Queen is really upset. There are incidents every other day in the palace. Although it has nothing to do with her as the Queen, it is still hard to say.

Especially since the concubine had just suffered a miscarriage, the queen had to pretend to be solemn no matter how serious it was.

It was a bad year! Especially since all these things involved either the heir to the throne or his biological mother, who were all people who had some connection with the heir to the throne.

The queen sits in a dignified posture with her hands on her knees, which is in line with the queen's temperament. She is gentle, virtuous, dignified and elegant, which is the elegance of a wife.

Hearing this, she tilted her head slightly, her face still showing a bit of impatience, Zhang? The queen's eyebrows sank, and her tone was solemn, "What's the matter!"

Zhang doesn't have to kneel down for no reason. How many heads does Zhang have to bear the charge of causing trouble without reason?

The queen was impatient, and her voice was so loud that Concubine Zhang heard it clearly, and so did everyone else. Concubine Zhang's kneeling also stopped Concubine Li, Concubine Ma Jia and others from leaving with the palace servants.

Concubine Zhang was trembling. She was not very courageous to begin with and almost backed out. However, once the arrow is shot, there is no turning back. Even if she wanted to back out, others would not give her the chance.

The concubines at the side observed for a while and said, "Empress, Concubine Zhang seems to have something to say." Concubine Li was also there and watched for a while. When the Empress spoke in a harsh tone, it was not only Concubine Zhang who was frightened.

Concubine Li was also frightened. She thought she was not blind, and she was always timid. She didn't know if she was frightened or what, but her face was terrified and she was very timid. However, if Concubine Zhang didn't reply, the gloomy atmosphere in the palace would continue.

Concubine Li bowed quickly and asked for instructions carefully. It can be seen that caution is engraved in her bones.

Concubine Niuhulu looked at it and it seemed that her attention was not on this farce, but she was always paying attention. When Concubine Li replied, Concubine Niuhulu's calm and gentle eyes flashed with a meaningful look, but it returned in an instant.

The Queen didn't care much about Concubine Li's answer. After all, in the harem, no matter who answered, they were just ants to the Queen. Strength can defeat skill. There are not many things that the Queen is afraid of, but there are many more places that she wants to and can manipulate.

It is not without surprise. Sometimes, the empress could not tell who was who among the concubines in the harem. But when someone who had never spoken suddenly spoke, the empress saw it all. It would be a lie to say that she did not have any suspicion.

Not to mention the Queen's suspicion, which of the concubines in the harem was not also suspicious? A beauty with the courage of a rabbit has never been seen in the harem until today. It's quite new!

Kangxi was not only the emperor, but also a man. Don’t men like to try new things?

Ma Jia, Li, Dong..., all the concubines had their own thoughts.

Concubine Li felt the gazes of the crowd, some obscure and some direct, and her frail body trembled. She lowered her head and dared not raise it again. The queen had no intention of pursuing the matter, but turned her gaze to Concubine Zhang and asked, "Concubine Zhang, what do you want?"

"Replying to the Queen." Concubine Zhang gritted her teeth. She had no way out. She replied: "I just remembered something. It is really shocking, but I dare not not mention it."

The queen frowned slightly, "Whatever happens, report it truthfully."

In public, with so many eyes in the six palaces staring at her, the queen couldn't say no. It seemed like she had done something shameful.

"Replying to the Queen," Concubine Zhang was still feeling uneasy, but she made up her mind and said, "I just remembered that on the day of the Fifth Prince's third birthday, Concubine Bila's expression seemed a little strange."

The Queen frowned even more. Was it the day of the Fifth Prince's third birthday? Wasn't that the day before Bila's miscarriage? Something was wrong on that day. Could it be that there was some hidden reason for Bila's miscarriage?

The queen looked unhappy. A matter that had already been concluded was being brought up again. Did she think the imperial doctors were incompetent? Did she, the queen who was in charge of the six palaces and the empress in charge, also think she was incompetent?

Since everything has been taken care of, the Queen doesn't want to mention it anymore. The Queen can't show it! Besides, Concubine Zhang has her own advantages, and a fool has his own advantages.

"Keep talking!" The Queen remained calm, raised her head and stared at Concubine Zhang, as if she wanted to learn something from her!
The Queen continued to listen to see if Concubine Zhang could name a flower.

Concubine Zhang had already made many drafts in her mind, but when it came time to actually say it, she still had to put more thought into it.

"It is my misfortune that I was walking behind Concubine Bila today," Concubine Zhang hesitated, but still said, "Concubine Bila was following behind Sister Nala of Chengqian Palace... I saw it with great clarity," Concubine Zhang emphasized, fearing that the Queen and others would not believe her.

Concubine Zhang expressed her conjecture and provided evidence, "When Concubine Bila fell, Sister Nara from Chengqian Palace was right in front of her. She deliberately wanted to fall on Concubine Nara and use her as a human cushion. If the Queen doesn't believe it, she can ask the sisters present!"

Everyone covered their mouths in astonishment! The queen was also shocked, and she persuaded him with golden words: "Zhang Shufei, do you know what you are saying? This matter is very serious. Anyone who slanders a concubine must bear the responsibility. Can you bear this responsibility?"

"I understand. I dare not speak falsely." Concubine Zhang said hurriedly, fearing that if she was a step late, such a crime would fall on her head.

To prove the truth of this statement, Concubine Zhang also provided supporting evidence:
"When we came out of the main hall together, Concubine Li and Concubine Nara came out earlier. Concubine Bila was so sickly, while Concubine Li and Concubine Nara were both strong. Although they didn't walk very fast, they were not slow either. How fast could Bila walk with her sick body? She walked slowly, almost like a turtle. Why didn't she catch up with them on purpose?"

Concubine Zhang had never had a miscarriage, but she had given birth. She still remembers the feeling and pain. Now that she has spoken, she will not stop. It's either you or me.

Concubine Zhang said, "Empress, I also gave birth to a princess, and I still remember the pain after childbirth. How could I not know? After the miscarriage, Concubine Bila had difficulty walking. Every step she took was excruciatingly painful. Concubine Nara was not slow! Concubine Bila was very determined. She endured the pain and still walked behind her...."

(End of this chapter)