The Concubine of Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty

What Qin Rou didn't know was that not far from the peach blossom forest, there were also concubines gathered in the imperial garden, admiring the flowers, drinking tea, stealing a half day of leisure, and another day passed.

Qin Rou didn't know what Kangxi was thinking. But within two days, an imperial edict came from the Qianqing Palace, saying that the fifth prince of Emperor Kangxi, the fifth prince of the Qing Dynasty, was sent to the Minister of Internal Affairs, Galu, for his upbringing and blessing in accordance with the instructions of the Empress Dowager!
No matter how big a bomb this was to the harem and the previous dynasty, no matter how dizzy the ministers and concubines were, it was a fait accompli. When everyone in the harem received the news, the nannies and wet nurses in the Yanxi Palace were already packing things for the fifth prince Baoqing, who was not even a month old.

"This... how could it be possible!" Many people found it hard to believe. However, the harem had just been informed and if anyone was to be said to have the most well-informed information in the palace, it would be the Empress and Concubine Nianhulu.

Concubine Niuhulu often comes to visit the concubines, the Queen's Kunning Palace! She can be counted on, but when she has nothing to do, the Queen is not used to summoning the concubines except for the morning and evening visits.

Even if I want to find out something, there is no way to find out!
After Fushun reported the news, Qinrou blinked and was also confused. She knew that Prince Baoqing was adopted and raised by a minister outside the palace, but when was he adopted? And by which minister, she was also confused and had no idea!
All we can say is that Emperor Kangxi was indeed caught off guard.

"What did the imperial edict say? Why did the emperor take the fifth prince to a minister's home outside the palace to raise him? There must be a reason!" Qin Rou first sorted it out and then raised the question reasonably.

Besides, the Fifth Prince was not the only heir to the throne in the palace. Even if Kangxi did not value the Second Princess, besides the Fifth Prince, there was also the Fourth Prince.

The Fourth Prince is still the eldest!

The Fifth Prince Baoqing has been arranged now, so what about the Fourth Prince? Doesn't the Fourth Prince need to be arranged? Qinrou's philosophy still remains in the fairness of the 21st century, especially when it comes to children. What you have, I must have too; otherwise, it would be unfair.

But the servants beside Qin Rou were destined not to hear this. They also did not have such deep thoughts, like the auspicious beast Bai Ze in the Classic of Mountains and Seas, who could understand the world and see into people's hearts.

Therefore, several people did not show it.

Although Aunt Chen was also shocked, she immediately thought about the pros and cons of this matter. Living in the palace, one must always be more careful. It is instinctive to take one step and plan ten steps ahead.

If I could, I would like to take a step forward and calculate where my life will be.

As a person who gets first-hand information, Fu Shun has to present the news in full to the concubine.

Although he did not quite understand the reason, Fu Shun memorized every word written on the imperial edict and read out in a dignified manner.

It is to answer the concubine's questions when she is confused! Therefore, when Qinrou asked a question, Fushun hurried forward, bowed, and replied: "The imperial edict says: It is the sixtieth birthday of the Empress Dowager. The birth date of the fifth prince is suitable for the Empress Dowager. Raising him outside the palace and praying for the Empress Dowager will bring peace and good to the Empress Dowager. This is also the filial piety of the fifth prince. The emperor is naturally very happy. After the Imperial Astronomical Observation calculated the horoscope, the imperial edict was issued, ordering the Minister of the Imperial Guards, Galu, to raise him."

The word "huajia" refers to sixty years old. Qin Rou carefully calculated and said, "This year, the Empress Dowager is exactly sixty years old."

Kangxi used this as an excuse to ask the fifth prince to be raised outside the palace to pray for the Empress Dowager, which was also reasonable. At that time, people had short lives, married early, and died not too late.

Thirty or forty years old is considered to be relatively long, but many people die. Especially in the homes of poor people, they survive only by gambling.

Being born depends on "gambling", there is no medicine or doctor; living also depends on "gambling", gambling on who has a better life, who can survive in the harsh situation without medicine and doctor. In the end, it is still "gambling", gambling on who has a better life, gambling on who has a stronger life, gambling on who can live without illness and pain, and gambling on a long life. Unfortunately, the word "gambling", from the moment you touch it, you should know that "you lose more than you win"! Many people can't gamble with luck.

Therefore, the age of thirty or forty is also a hurdle that many people cannot cross, not to mention the poor people, even the rich and powerful cannot escape this law.

Therefore, when one is over 60, he or she has the capital to take advantage of his or her age. To be able to reach 60 is indeed a cause for celebration; but the 60th birthday, whether it is a royal or noble or a poor commoner, is always different!
The Empress Dowager was the most noble woman in the world, and also the most noble old man in the world. No matter how cautious she was, it was not excessive for her sixtieth birthday.

"It's the sixtieth birthday, a great celebration. No matter how careful and lavish the celebration is, it's all natural." Aunt Chen also smiled and nodded. All the elderly parents in the world want is filial piety.

The more the younger generation values ​​them, the more filial they are and the more precious they are. This is what everyone expects.

Qin Rou didn't say anything. She was still young, but based on one or two past cases, she could already see the importance of the 60th birthday and the extent to which it was celebrated.

But Qin Rou didn't believe that Kangxi did this just to celebrate the birthday of the Empress Dowager. He was the emperor! He was Kangxi! He couldn't be speculated by ordinary people.

But Qin Rou didn't care. Let the emperor do whatever he wants! Anyway, they can only watch the fun.

My child! ... Qinrou rarely felt a little melancholy. Growing up outside the palace might not be a bad way out! Kangxi might not think so.

But Kangxi only cared about the fifth prince, not the fourth prince. Qin Rou closed her eyes, her heart hardened. Her father died and her mother remarried, and everyone cared about themselves. If his biological parents didn't care about him, then who in the world, with so many people, would have the energy and willingness to care about this baby in the cradle?

Just let him...let it be his own destiny! As soon as this thought came to her mind, Qin Rou couldn't help but feel even more sad. Look, you are so weak and powerless, watching him sink into a dead end step by step, and you are powerless.

Qin Rou forced herself to exhale.

"Fifth Prince is filial. It is said that filial children are blessed; if elders are filial, the blessings will continue. Fifth Prince is filial, and his future blessings will surely continue; the Empress Dowager has received the filial piety of Fifth Prince, and her future blessings will be comparable to the East China Sea and like the blue sky." Qin Rou said with a smile. Auspicious words came out of her mouth easily, and these were also her true thoughts.

Of all the good things in this world, being alive is the best! If there is anything better, it is to live a healthy and happy life.

Perhaps the arrival of life initially requires the consent of two people, but from the moment it is born, it has been trying to live. This is true for all living beings!

This is also the true meaning of life.

Aunt Chen's smile was even more sincere, and she echoed, "That's right!"

(End of this chapter)