The Concubine of Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty

Chapter 344 Knowing the inside story, not interested
"Go and have a rest!" Qin Rou walked in and went straight to the couch by the window. After paying respects for a long time, the physical suffering alone was enough to make her tired.

Aunt Chen helped Qin Rou lie down on the chaise longue, and she also spoke to Xiao Man carefully. Serving the master was not an easy job, especially when they went to pay respects together.

Xiaoman knew that this was also the concubine's sympathy. She was indeed tired, but she was not in a hurry to leave. Some things still needed to be told to Aunt Chen and the others, so as not to be out of touch with the news and suffer losses when leaving.

This can be considered a routine.

Xiaoman softly mentioned the cause and effect of today, and Aunt Chen nodded slightly, her expression unchanged throughout the whole process. Then Xiaoman changed the subject and mentioned the abrupt and strange things just now: "Just now, Concubine Wusuli specially caught up with Concubine Shu and told her that she had not received any news about what happened today."

Xiaoman was also a little confused, and didn't know whether it was important or not, but Aunt Chen was knowledgeable and experienced, so she said to Aunt Chen: "When the enemy comes, we will fight him; when the water comes, we will block it with earth!"
Compared to Xiaoman, Aunt Chen is well versed in the unspoken rules of the palace. Xiaoman was just one of them, but this experienced aunt had already seen through it completely.

There was understanding in his eyes.

He didn't care about Wusuli Concubine's attitude, but was more concerned about Concubine Wusu's attitude. He asked the key point at once, "How should Concubine Wusu respond?"

Who to depend on has never been decided by the dependents of low status. From the beginning to the end, they are not the ones who make decisions. It is the dependents who can make decisions and set the tone.

Therefore, Aunt Chen understood at a glance that the most important thing in this matter was not the attitude of Concubine Wusuli, but the attitude of the concubine.

That's what matters. That's the key.

"The concubine replied, 'Don't worry about it.'" Xiaoman had never thought that Aunt Chen would ask this question first, but she also vaguely understood that Aunt Chen's question must be the key point. Ginger is still spicy with age! This shows that it makes sense no matter when and where.

"Aunt, what do you mean by Wusuli concubine?" I asked if I didn't understand. Xiaoman was not a fool and had her own feelings about how Aunt Chen treated concubines and how she treated them. So she dared to tell the truth.

Even if she was told by her family, they would ask her to consult Aunt Chen more and learn something so that she could benefit from it in her life.

Aunt Chen turned her head and looked at the concubine. She was not in a hurry to reply to Xiaoman. She said to Qinrou respectfully but intimately, "In my humble opinion, the concubine Wusuri..." Aunt Chen did not keep the secret, but her voice was a little softer, like a hand that pushed away the thick fog, and all the clarity and obscurity were clearly presented before her eyes.

He pointed out the key point in one sentence, saying: "Yu has always been extremely cautious in the palace, and has no one to rely on. This time, I am afraid that he has the intention to rely on others."

Being dependent on others is not much different from being a slave. One should do one's best for the master. Wusuli concubine has been in the palace for many years. She has a thorough understanding of such unspoken rules.

Qin Rou was shocked for a moment. Did Wusuli concubine have such thoughts? Maybe she was blind! She actually thought that she could protect people. Qin Rou wanted to laugh.

But she couldn't laugh. She knew her own situation very well. It looked bright and beautiful, but inside, it was dark. Everything was fake!
Qin Rou always holds the mentality of: drink while you can and live one day at a time.

She is a fool to take other people's lives on her shoulders when she can't even guarantee her own future.

"Then she is really blind." There was no sarcasm or sarcasm, Qin Rou just told the truth. Qin Rou regretted not giving her face! She should have said to her, "It's none of your business!" Unfortunately, time cannot be reversed, and the regrets and regrets in life cannot be repeated.

"The concubine is favored," Aunt Chen said calmly as she straightened the thin blanket for Qin Rou and calmly told the facts in the palace, "It's not surprising that the concubine Wusuli is interested in relying on you."

It's not that I don't want to stand on the right side, but my ability is low and I can't stand on the right side. So I dare not bet easily unless I am in a desperate situation. Wusuli concubine, looking ordinary, naturally, those with some status in the palace also look down on her.

Qin Rou never listened to these empty words. What doting! It's just like looking at flowers in the fog and the moon in the water! When the emperor gives it to you, you have no choice but to accept it. If he suddenly takes it back one day, you can't keep it. At that time, the glory, wealth and honor that come with doting will also be taken back.

If you take it too seriously, you lose.

You must accept the emperor's sudden kindness, and also accept his long-term badness.

"Not interested." Qin Rou said coldly. Life is short, she doesn't even know how long she can live. In her lifetime, there is only a short time left, she has no interest in such hopeless intrigues and conspiracies.

Therefore, even if I knew the inside story, I would not be interested.

"If the concubine doesn't like it, she won't accept it." Seeing Qin Rou was not interested, Aunt Chen didn't try to persuade her. She was a servant who cared about her master's wishes. Such servants were always like this in the palace.

You must show your loyalty to your master, and also tell your master: I stand with you, I am trustworthy, weak and harmless!
Such servants are more likely to gain the trust and favor of their masters.

"The concubines should be more careful. There are many such things in the palace. Take the concubines of the Han Army Banner for example. Not every concubine is attached to Concubine Li, but at least in Qixiang Palace, the concubines of the Han Army Banner are all attached to Concubine Li."

So although Concubine Li looks harmless on weekdays, she actually has a lot of fans around her. The emperor and the empress have no objection. ——Perhaps they look down on her and despise her! She is insignificant and will not affect the big things.

"I don't really see it on weekdays." Qin Rou said. If Aunt Chen didn't mention it, she wouldn't have noticed it. Concubine Li's status was indeed more special among all the concubines, but Qin Rou just thought it was because she was favored and her family background was indeed more special.

After all, there is always someone to keep the stove burning. If there is someone who can make her a multi-millionaire without breaking the law, she will definitely accept such a good thing with a smile.

She is so realistic. She always has such beautiful dreams, even if they are just dreams, it doesn't stop people from fantasizing!

"The Queen is the empress, and she is extremely virtuous. There is no need for concubines to gather around her. It would be bad if trouble arose because of this!" Aunt Chen said softly.

There are factional disputes in the court, and in the harem we must also guard against concubines forming factions for personal gain. They are all people who have to serve the emperor closely. What if they have bad intentions and hurt the emperor's health? That would be terrible!
Therefore, it is especially taboo.

Concubine Li and many other concubines in the palace also knew the taboos in the palace, so even if they had any connection, they would be extremely careful. Moreover, they dared not have any bad intentions!
Otherwise, you see whether the queen can tolerate them. Concubine Li is somewhat important, but the premise is that she doesn't commit suicide...

Qin Rou smiled slightly!