The Concubine of Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty

Who says that an emperor must love his people like his own children? Judging by his deeds rather than his heart, for the sake of power, for the country he holds, and for not allowing anyone to interfere or challenge him, the emperor is indeed a qualified emperor. No matter what the purpose is, as long as the same goal is achieved, no one can say that he is a bad emperor.

The throne and loving the people do not necessarily have to be involved together.

Qinrou sighed and said nothing. She didn't know what was going on elsewhere. She didn't have the ability to do that, but when Kangxi came to see her or summoned her to the Qianqing Palace, they didn't just chat under the quilt.

The next day, after getting up early and having a meal together, Qinrou suddenly thought of a remote question. As the eldest princess of Prince Gong's mansion, it was inevitable that she would enter the palace to become the emperor's adopted daughter. The imperial edict had been issued, and there was absolutely no room for change. Otherwise, what do you think the imperial edict is? A blank piece of paper? It can be changed from day to day and erased at will.

Even if the eldest princess of Prince Gong's mansion died immediately, she had to be buried together with the princes and princesses who died young in the palace. This was inhumane! However, it was an iron rule and it was as it should be.

Qin Rou couldn't help but wonder, after the eldest princess entered the palace, how should she be treated? Should she be treated as the third princess? This was also reasonable. Since she was the emperor's adopted daughter, she was equivalent to his biological daughter and should be ranked together with his biological daughters.

In terms of age, should we talk about the Third Princess? There was also a First Princess who died young, and a Second Princess who lived well in Qianxi Wusuo?
But the problem is that Qinrou vaguely remembers that the eldest princess was not included in the ranking of Kangxi's children. It was only when she was later conferred the title of princess that she was included in the ranking.

But there are rules in the palace, which are tacitly accepted. It is usually after the royal princesses come of age and have chosen a husband that the emperor will personally issue an imperial decree to confer the title on the princess. Only then will it be legitimate!
Therefore, Qin Rou was confused. What should the eldest princess of Prince Gong's mansion be called? Still call her the eldest princess? No, there is another second princess in the palace who is older than her. Should she be called the third princess? But she remembered that the third princess was the daughter of Concubine Rong.

Of all the concubines of Emperor Kangxi, the one she remembered most clearly was Concubine Ma Jia. ——Because she suffered the most. Five sons and one daughter? Losing four sons, this birth rate and fertility are great, and they all gave birth well. The Qing Dynasty harem has always been proud of the princes.

But she managed to hold on after losing four people. Qin Rou didn't know whether to feel sorry for her or praise her for being strong. She still managed to hold on.

While eating, Qin Rou was thinking about how to address the eldest princess of Prince Gong's mansion. Anyway, she had nothing to do, so she just spent some free time.

I'm just sitting around doing nothing and bored anyway. Why not spare a little time to think about this? It won't bother anyone else.

"What is Qinrou thinking about?" Kangxi saw that she was puzzled by something, so she kept thinking about it and trying to figure it out. If she was not completely confused and couldn't figure it out even if she banged her head against the wall, she would give up thinking about it. She was entangled and confused, and Kangxi probably thought it was funny! So he asked with a smile.

Qin Rou raised her eyes. Kangxi suddenly spoke up. There was nothing wrong with telling others about this matter. She had no intention of lying. Since Kangxi asked, she didn't need to think too much. She replied casually, "I was just thinking about the eldest princess in Prince Gong's mansion."

Kangxi is the one who can make the decision. Qin Rou raised her eyes, looked at Kangxi, and said, "If she enters the palace, according to the ranking of the princesses in the palace, would she be the third princess?"

According to age, this is reasonable! What about Ma Jia, the concubine's third princess? Will she become the fourth princess?

"What is this matter? It's worth your serious consideration." He spent a long time thinking about this. Kangxi was an emperor, so he didn't expect that he would not care about these trivial matters.

When the eldest princess of Prince Gong's mansion entered the palace, Emperor Kangxi would certainly not treat her badly. What he meant by not treating her badly was that even if the eldest princess of Prince Gong's mansion did not follow the imperial princesses in the procession, she would not be a legitimate princess. -- Impossible!

"Anyway, I have nothing to do," Qin Rou was not angry, she didn't deserve it! There was nothing to be angry about, and said: "Isn't it a new thing for the eldest princess of Prince Gong's mansion to be brought up in the palace, so I thought of this by the way."

After all, it was the first one since Kangxi ascended the throne.

The late emperor also had adopted daughters, who were ranked according to the order of the emperor's daughters. But strangely, all the adopted daughters survived and even had titles, while only one of the late emperor's six biological daughters survived, and her fate was not very good.

The emperor's children who were raised in the palace often died young, but the princesses who were adopted into the palace were all brought up and established.

It could also be because when they were brought into the palace to be raised, the youngest of them had already passed the age of five. Of course, Qin Rou would not think that this was the only reason.

"Then I will follow the other princesses in the order of rank." Kangxi said lightly, not caring much. The Queen was in charge of all matters in the harem, and even Kangxi would not bypass the Queen and interfere in the affairs of the harem at this moment. Otherwise, how could the Queen save her face!
The Empress' dignity should not be damaged. Moreover, Kangxi and the Empress had always gotten along well with each other. Kangxi knew who the Empress was and what Kangxi meant.

Even if Kangxi didn't mention it, the empress would have arranged the eldest princess properly. This was the tacit understanding between the supreme couple in the world.

Kangxi really didn't care about this little thing! He was used to being the master, making decisions for himself, for the people of the world, and for the concubines and heirs of the harem. No need to say more, it was decided in one sentence.

With just one sentence, the future of a person and a life was determined. This is the emperor, this is power, this is the palace.

Everyone wants to be the one who makes the decisions. Qin Rou also wants to do that sometimes, but it is just a fantasy. She even competes for favors according to her own will, let alone something as big as fighting for status.

It is not that you can get it just because you fight for it. Emperor Kangxi will not allow it, so no matter how hard you fight, it will be in vain!
The human heart is the most uncontrollable. The emperor's heart is even more uncontrollable. If he doesn't allow it, you can't do it even if you want.

So what is there to fight about! I have buried my hands and got covered in dirt for no reason, and I even hate myself.

Kangxi's words sounded as if he had said nothing. If it wasn't according to the princess's ranking, could it be according to the prince's ranking?

I wish this feudal dynasty was as open-minded as yours!

"That's right." Qin Rou nodded. In just two days, the eldest princess from Prince Gong's mansion would be brought into the palace. By then, it would be clear what she would be called.

It was only two days! She could wait.

After Harmony had breakfast, Kangxi went to the front court to attend court. Kangxi had little time to rest throughout the year. Being an emperor probably didn't need to rest. Being high above everyone else and being worshipped by thousands of people was not necessarily a bad thing.

The emperor was already waiting outside. Qinrou and her servants escorted her to the door. Kangxi smiled and said to her in a romantic manner, "I will come to see Rouer another day."

Kangxi was very busy during this period. To put it bluntly, he was weighing the interests, putting down the lighter end and picking up the heavier end.

Qinrou had no objection.

As for another day! I don't know which day to change it to? Don't believe in the time in Chinese culture, it is all imaginary and uncertain. If you take it seriously, you will lose.

"Your servant is waiting for the emperor!" Qin Rou still responded obediently.

If he dares to promise, she dares to respond.

(End of this chapter)