The Concubine of Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty

Qin Rou didn't care for a moment, but Kangxi noticed it. He held her in his arms. There was surprise on Qin Rou's pretty face, but her body had already reacted instinctively and she hugged Kangxi's neck. The surprise in her eyes and the shock on her face also caught the emperor's attention.

Kangxi didn't care much about it. He smiled and shook her weight, then walked forward with big strides. He raised his sharp eyes and said ambiguously, "It's not that you're not feeling unwell." He walked slowly, almost as slowly as a turtle.

Qin Rou paused, her beautiful eyes rolled around, she was not feeling well, that was true. Now that she was in the emperor's arms, Qin Rou would not pretend to refuse, she accepted the favor.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." How many people could be as attentive as Kangxi? Qin Rou thanked him. She leaned even closer to Kangxi's arms, looking even more shy and delighted.

Kangxi laughed and took Qinrou with him as he strode towards the side hall. In Kangxi's arms, Qinrou could feel Kangxi's every step he took, and the full strength from his hands gave her a different sense of security. Qinrou didn't have to worry about falling!

Qinrou was very satisfied with the emperor's power.

To tell the truth, although it is unpleasant to hear, the truth is always unpleasant to hear. This alone is enough to shame so many men who claim to be men in later generations, who always demand that beautiful women be thin, and if they can't hold them, it means they are too heavy.

She weighs less than 100 pounds! You should really reflect on yourself by complaining that such a skinny girl is too heavy.

Although she thanked him, Qinrou seemed relaxed and at ease in Kangxi's arms. Kangxi also teased her, "You said thank you, but you looked relaxed and you didn't seem to be apologetic."

Qinrou was generous, she didn't care what Kangxi said, she just smiled. What else? Why should she react, be so nervous? Why should she ask for it! Anyway, it was given to her by Kangxi, she just kept it.

Men are like that! They are like kings! If they think you are good, they will want to give you the best in the world. If they think you are not good enough, they will take it back in a moment.

I believe everyone is familiar with the wise ruler Emperor Taizong of Tang and his loyal minister Wei Zheng, two emperors and ministers of the same dynasty!
"Using copper as a mirror, one can adjust one's attire; using history as a mirror, one can understand rise and fall; using people as a mirror, one can understand gains and losses." This is how the wise emperor Emperor Taizong of Tang evaluated Wei Zheng.

The emperor and his minister lived in harmony all their lives. Before Wei Zheng died, Emperor Taizong of Tang visited Wei's house twice. He even promised his nine-year-old daughter Princess Hengshan to Wei Zheng's eldest son Wei Shuyu, who was nearly forty years old, as his successor, because he wanted Wei Zheng to die without regrets.

Who can tell the difference between relatives and strangers here? Those who don't know may think that Princess Hengshan is an outsider? After five years, the emperor became suspicious of his subjects. Not only was the marriage contract set by the emperor himself cancelled, but even Wei Zheng's tombstone was knocked down.

So when the emperor’s grace is dim, you should accept it generously, at least you will have enjoyed it.

At worst, if Kangxi didn't like her one day, he would just take back all her things. She would still bear it!

Seeing that she was generous and at ease, Kangxi was also very happy. He held the beauty in his arms and took the servants to the side hall to have a meal. The servants had already prepared breakfast, and Li Dequan had already given instructions.

There are steamed buns, porridge, dumplings... everything. The emperor's breakfast is incomparable. Every time you see it, you will feel craving for it. The variety is very rich.

Qin Rou also benefited from this.

The servants served the meal, Qinrou occasionally served a bit, and the breakfast time passed. The servants took the breakfast away, not too early or too late. It was just in time, not too hurried or too slow!
"I'm leaving." Qin Rou led the servants to see Kangxi off to the door. Kangxi was in high spirits and did not show any sentimental feelings. He just said this to her.

Qinrou was used to it, and Kangxi was also used to the farewells of the imperial concubines! How should I put it? They were used to it! They didn't think it was strange, and they didn't feel awkward. After all, he was an emperor, and he couldn't be counted on. Fortunately, Qinrou never thought of counting on him.

"See you, His Majesty." Qinrou led the servants to salute until Kangxi led the servants to the outside of Chengqian Palace.

Xiao Man, who was standing by, helped Qin Rou to get up and whispered to the concubine, "Today, the palace is hosting a banquet for the two princesses of the Gulun clan. After paying respects to the Empress in Kunning Palace, there will be no time to come back. You must bring all the items that the concubine needs."

"Yes!" Qinrou replied in a low voice. She had already made preparations. With Xiaoman's help, she turned back to Zhenshunzhai and asked, "Is everything ready?"

No need to mention names. The servants all have their own rules, so Aunt Chen replied. "The servants and Fushun have picked some. Concubine Shu can go and see if there are any missing."

"Yeah!" Qin Rou was not polite. Mainly, being polite was pointless. She just had to take a look and see what they had brought.

Aunt Chen and the others had packed their things. Capes and umbrellas were necessary. In March, the sun was already blazing hot, and the concubines, ladies, and noblewomen all paid attention to sun protection. Cosmetics were also essential, in case they needed to touch up their makeup? It was better to bring more than to lose them when they were needed.

Also, you should bring two sets of clothes. Although it is convenient to take them back, you should prepare them if you can. The more correct this rule is, the better.

It looked like nothing was wrong. Aunt Chen and Fushun were both careful people. Xiaoman and Cangzi were also careful and cautious.

Qin Rou only took a look and then took Xiao Man to Kunning Palace. Although the Queen would probably come out later to pay respects today, it was a daily ritual, so the concubines in the harem couldn't go later just because the Queen might be late and there was no imperial decree! There was no such reason.

If you can't come up with a legitimate reason, it's only natural for the Queen to punish you; even if there is a legitimate reason, it's only natural for the Queen to punish you. It's just that you're not virtuous enough, a small matter, and the main thing is that the Queen's punishment is justified.

Not only Qinrou, but also when she arrived at Kunning Palace, she saw that all the concubines in the harem had arrived at Kunning Palace early. Even those who had not arrived yet rushed over as soon as possible.

Qin Rou looked around and found a place to stand. Seeing that most people had arrived, Concubine Dong Shu also walked over slowly and said to her, "We are not early. Concubine Niu Hulu arrived early and is helping the Queen prepare the banquet in Kunning Palace."

Qin Rou was really shocked. She was really shocked by the news. She didn't expect Concubine Niu Hulu to come so early.

Concubine Dong saw the surprise in Qin Rou's eyes, but she was not surprised! "The two princesses of the Gulun Xingping and Gulun Shuhui have not returned to Beijing for many years. Now that the two princesses of the Gulun have returned in person, the emperor, the grand empress dowager, the empress dowager, the queen, and the concubine Niuhulu all attach great importance to it. Naturally, they want to hold this welcoming banquet to perfection, so that the two princesses of the Gulun and their families will feel at home. Naturally, they all attach great importance to it."

"One person's plan is short, two people's plan is long. The two princesses of the First Rank have not returned to the capital for many years. Concubine Nianhulu and the Empress are also on guard against any omissions, and they have called for this welcoming banquet to be more solemn. Do the Emperor and the Empress value the two princesses of the First Rank?" said Concubine Dong.

Qin Rou couldn't figure out if there was any other meaning in her words. But Qin Rou could hear:

The Queen and Concubine Niuhulu join forces!
(End of this chapter)