The Concubine of Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty

Chapter 463: Imperial Decree to Release the Palace Maids
When she was reflecting on her past at night, Concubine Yehenala mentioned a few things, but she knew that Qinrou was a person who had always been unsociable. She had always been like this, and it was even more so after she was diagnosed with pregnancy. She had never changed, and instead, it had become even worse.

Concubine Yehenala would not make herself unhappy, she just said: "Seeing that my sister has a rosy complexion and the heir is safe, we can finally feel at ease."

Good news travels far and bad news travels a thousand miles, but once the imperial physician was invited, almost all the concubines in the palace knew about it and heard it.

Qin Rou followed the old routine and, as always, was too lazy to say more and just said "hmm" and dismissed him.

Concubine Niuhulu still couldn't tell anything, and the queen also sat on the throne. This concubine Nara, on the other hand, had never changed, she didn't get along with anyone and could offend everyone, of course, they were all concubines. The queen was relieved. People with strange temperaments were alone and helpless. The queen didn't care whether they would plot against others, but she believed that she could control such people at will, so she had to be more patient.

Of course, if the piece of meat in the belly cannot be saved, the queen will be more merciful.

The queen remained calm, sipped her tea, and after sitting for a while, she told the concubines to leave. It was smooth and peaceful, and no one came out to dissent.

After a few days of peace, the palace was not doing well. The Empress Dowager was not feeling well. She was not feeling well, but the exact reason was unclear. Palace rules prohibited inquiries, and the concubines did not dare to ask. Even if they were to serve the Empress Dowager at her bedside, it was not their turn. They were not worthy.

The Empress and Consort Niuhulu took turns to come. The Emperor's birthday was coming soon, and there were many things to do in the palace. The Empress was not always free, so Consort Niuhulu followed the Empress's order and stayed longer. In the previous reign, Kangxi always rushed to the Cining Palace to serve medicine, no matter whether he was busy with government affairs or not.

The Empress Dowager was not well. Although Qin Rou and others were not worthy of serving in the Cining Palace, the smart people copied the "Medicine Master Sutra" for the Empress Dowager. The full name is "Medicine Master Lapis Lazuli Light Tathagata Original Vow Merit Sutra" and offered it to Medicine King Bodhisattva, praying for the Empress Dowager to recover soon. Qin Rou also followed the crowd and copied a few volumes, which were used to fool ghosts and had no other use.
Despite this, Qin Rou still copied it. What can we say? A gentleman judges deeds rather than hearts. The Qing Dynasty ruled the country with filial piety, and Kangxi ruled the country with filial piety. They were not worthy of serving the Empress Dowager in person at her bedside, but they really can't be regarded as blind and can't see it! Kangxi was a rare petty emperor. He loved the house and the people in it. He loved them and wanted them to live, and hated them and wanted them to die; or in other words, emperors are all petty.

The other emperors' petty ideas were not passed down. Is it possible that it was because anyone who offended the emperor or made him unhappy would not have a good death? The historians also eat royal food and serve the emperor. A few heads are enough to be chopped off. Those who are ignorant of the times and inflexible are not allowed to be historians.

Qin Rou couldn't afford to offend Kangxi, even if she knew that the Empress Dowager was really fine, just unwell, sick, she still had more than ten years to live! Longer than many concubines in Kangxi's harem who were in their prime.

Human beings are just mortals with flesh and blood, how can we not get sick?
However, the Empress Dowager was getting older and her health was not that strong, so she would not recover in a short time.

Within two days, Kangxi issued an imperial decree, which roughly meant: to cure the Empress Dowager's illness and pray to God, the imperial decree granted amnesty, allowing all palace maids over the age of 30 to return home and marry on their own. From now on, the palace would follow this example so as not to harm family ties and violate harmony among the people.

Qin Rou: “…”

Is this a decree of grace? Not necessarily! Qin Rou didn't think so.

The maids had been in the palace for many years, and they had no idea what was happening outside the palace. Some of the old maids, even if their parents lived long lives, had already gone to hell. They hadn't seen their brothers and relatives for decades, and they were all just strangers. Their families were not well off, so it was strange that they could still have a place to go.

Moreover, the decades of torture, exhaustion and suffering, had already made them look like nothing. They left the palace, saying that they would marry on their own, but in the Qing Dynasty, they could not marry into a good family. It was hard to find a widower with good character. If they were to become concubines, they would not be as fresh as young girls. Where else could they go? It was better not to give them this hope. It was hard to say whether this decree of Emperor Kangxi was a blessing or a sin! However, it was also clear that Kangxi was determined to clean up the palace.

If it doesn't work once, try twice. If you try a few more times, you will eventually get rid of the problem. There are too many spies in the palace. It's hard to guess whether Kangxi is worried or not, but Qinrou is not at ease living here.

Kangxi's harem, from a flat surface, seemed to be as peaceful as could be, but the monsters and demons inside were very deep! All the monsters and demons, demons and monsters, were hidden in the deep and quiet waters, no wonder it looked peaceful on the surface.

This time, it was like cutting off the firewood from the bottom of the pot. There would be some sacrifices eventually, but the emperor didn't care. They were just some royal servants, how could the master be merciful? A pile of bones!
Since ancient times, a ruler must not only be kind-hearted, but also ruthless.

I can’t say whether it’s good or not. I can only say that they are all victims.

Qin Rou was just listening. If she was asked to stop something, she really knew she didn't have the ability to do so!
Moreover, who is the master behind these palace servants? You can only know the appearance of a person but not his heart. Who can tell for sure? Aren’t there enough cases of farmers and snakes, and repaying kindness with enmity in the world?

I don't know how long Kangxi has been planning this. Now he is praying for the Empress Dowager, and he really does... but I'm afraid he is also planning to take advantage of the situation and make use of the issue.

In this world, love! There is no such thing as pure. Maybe it only exists when we are children! When people grow up, they will learn to protect themselves. If they don’t give their true heart, they won’t get hurt. Slowly, they change.

But it doesn't matter. In this palace, who doesn't scheme against others, and who doesn't get schemed against? If you are schemed against, it means you are still worthy of being schemed against. In the palace, you have to be valuable to survive, right?
Don’t be afraid of being plotted against, what are you afraid of?

Qin Rou thought to herself, Queen, I'm afraid you're busy. Can you spare some time?

Not only the Queen was busy. When the news came out, the rest of the palaces were also shocked. After all, few people could sit still.

There are gaps between people, and the gaps are huge.

Just like in this palace, among all the concubines, some have not cultivated a single confidant. And some concubines, either inherited from their families or entered the palace to develop themselves, have a lot of spies under their control.

These eyeliners are very useful. If more are folded in this time, or if all of them are folded, it will take many more years to develop.

How many things will be in the way in the next few years? If you think about it, it would be strange if you are not anxious.