The Concubine of Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty

Chapter 346 Willing to Serve

Qin Rou was not in a hurry, and the Queen didn't seem to be in a hurry either, so she let them wait outside the palace until the usual time, when the main door of the Kunning Palace was opened.

Yuanyan came out of the palace, neither arrogant nor impatient, neither angry nor defeated, as if nothing had happened. She respectfully saluted the concubines and said, "My dear concubines, I have been waiting for you for a long time."

Yuanyan's face was respectful and proper. She was not treating this group of people with ulterior motives and no rules of respect with respect! She was treating the imperial concubine, the emperor's concubine.

The emperor's face represents the face of the royal family. The face of the royal family must not be lost! This is also the dignity and face of the queen. If many concubines lose their dignity and face, how can the dignity and face of the queen be preserved?

Killing the mouse ended up damaging the jade bottle. It's not worth it.

Qin Rou took a look at the magnificent and luxurious main hall of Kunning Palace, and when she was about to step in, Emperor Kangxi stepped into the front of the palace.

For a moment, the concubines were not in a hurry to enter the main hall. The palace rules were strict. They should be respectful and polite when encountering others. Otherwise, it would be disrespectful to the emperor, which was a serious crime. Everyone present would be stupid enough to commit such a crime.

What's more, they may have their own little thoughts.

"Your Majesty, I respectfully see you off." The empress was gentle and virtuous. She served her husband and her monarch generously and appropriately. She saw him off to the door and said goodbye politely.

The concubines also quickly turned around, some were generous, some were graceful, but none of them lost the rules. It was just that the same etiquette, on everyone, contained their own charm.

The concubines all paid their respects in unison, some in a certain order, but not too much of a difference. "Your servant pays respect to His Majesty. Long live the emperor!"

Many concubines were terrified, as they hadn't seen the emperor for a long time! The last time they were so close to the emperor was when the fifth prince was about to be born and had his third birthday.

They had come here earlier relying on their mindless courage. Now that they were closer, their hearts were beating like drums even though there were so many people around. If they didn't still have some sense of reality, they would have been so excited and nervous that they would have fainted.

Qinrou was in the crowd, with her head down. She couldn't look at anyone, to show respect, and it was also a courtesy. In such a public place with so many people and eyes, Qinrou always followed the rules.

There is nothing good about being different. The best way is to be in the world. If you don't attract attention, you won't get into trouble. This can also be regarded as a principle!
The emperor's procession passed by the crowd until the last palace maid and eunuch had passed. Only then did the concubines, supported by the servants beside them, slowly stand up.

Qin Rou sighed! So why bother? What if I came early? Even the hem of the dragon robe flashed by... I didn't see anything. So many people might not catch Kangxi's eye.

Come early, wouldn't it be nice to stay in the palace for a while? During the morning and evening visits, the concubines stand from the beginning to the end! It's really unbearable!
"Concubines, please." Although she knew that these people had ulterior motives, Yuanyan still had to greet them with a smile and treat them with courtesy. No matter how much disgust and dislike she felt in her heart, she could not show it.

Concubine Ma Jia entered the palace first. Concubine Ma Jia had always been favored, and she was lucky! She had never lacked children, and even if she did, she would quickly make up for it.

Therefore, she was not so eager to find an opportunity to see the emperor. But on the other hand, since she was already in the harem, how could she not want to compete for favor? Favor! Who would complain about too much?

Therefore, if she had a chance, she would not mind it and would rather try it; but if she did not have this opportunity, or did not seize this opportunity, she would not regret it! Because, Ma Jia Shufei knew that she still had a chance. Therefore, she still smiled and said nothing, as if the emperor who just passed by and the emperor who looked straight ahead had no effect on her.

Qin Rou also stepped into the main hall. The queen liked peonies. Peonies were bright, magnificent, luxurious and beautiful, and could be used in most occasions. The carpets in Kunning Palace were mostly in peony patterns.

The patterns are gathered together, and the colorful threads are woven densely, which is gorgeous and magnificent. It never loses the dignity of a queen. When you step on it, it makes you look more luxurious.

In the main hall of Kunning Palace, there are four pots of flowers, standing symmetrically in a row, which are peonies. The flowers are tightly clustered and vying to stand out, just like words have human spirit and human nature, fresh and gorgeous.

Qinrou is more interested in flowers than people. At least they are really beautiful and pleasing to the eye. If they hurt me one day, I know that they were just unintentional and were just used by others. They are just a knife in the hands of others.

What's wrong with plants? The wrong thing is people who have bad intentions.

Kunning Palace has never lost its elegance. Many things in the palace are not allowed to be used by concubines. People don't feel it when they have it, but they feel lost, envious, and want to have it again after losing it.

However, they knew very well that no matter how much they liked him, it would only be a few more glances. They would never be able to reach such a height in their entire lives.

Everyone was excited and had a lot to say, but they were not stupid and knew that this was not the place to speak freely.

"Miss Yuanyan, how is the Queen?" Concubine Hesheli asked in a soft voice.

"The Empress is having dinner. Please wait for a moment, concubines." Yuanyan replied calmly. The difference between concubines and concubines is like heaven and earth, and the difference in status is not the same. The concubines, with their lowly status, should wait for the Empress for a long time.

Of course, no one would think it’s wrong!
"The Empress is kind and virtuous, and considerate of us servants. She rarely asks us to serve her, and fulfills the duties of a concubine. I am extremely frightened and uneasy in my heart. I wonder if I can have the honor to serve the Empress." Concubine Hesheli said in a humble tone.

These words trampled everyone's pride underfoot. In a family, no matter how precious a concubine is, she is still a concubine after all. She should visit her master every morning and evening, serve her master, and serve her mistress wholeheartedly. These are all her duties.

In other words, he is half slave and half master.

Yuanyan smiled. It was not unreasonable for Hesheli concubine to be protected by the queen. A vine always clings to a big tree to survive. With Hesheli concubine being so well-behaved and having such an attitude, even if she was a concubine in the harem, the queen would be happy to protect her more.

There are so many concubines coming and going in the harem. Since you have to have them all, why not keep a few that you like?
"I know the concubine's intentions!" Yuan Yanhuan replied: "I will report this to the Empress on behalf of the concubine!"

As for whether to approve or not, it was naturally based on the Queen's opinion. She was just a servant, the Queen's right-hand man, but she couldn't make the decision for the Queen.

When Concubine Hesheli spoke, all the concubines quickly expressed their opinions, saying, "Please give us a chance, Her Majesty, to serve you and to speak well of you to Miss Yuanyan."

Unhappily, she angrily scolded Concubine Hesheli for being unethical. She jumped out to show that she was capable, right?