The Concubine of Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty

“This servant understands,” Aunt Chen replied immediately.

The Empress's many schemes were all for the sake of a smoother, more peaceful, and successful life.

Qin Rou spoke softly, and only after noticing that there were no people around did she speak. As for the palace maids and nannies serving her overhearing her... it can only be said that Qin Rou didn't care!
They were meant to know this sooner or later.

It doesn't matter if they knew a moment earlier; they were lucky, since they were the ones serving them today.

It was all just a matter of luck. If I had known it was a matter of luck, I would have had more time to think about whether there was anyone I could recommend.

The group returned to Chengqian Palace. Qinrou was as usual, as if she hadn't changed at all.

But Qinrou knew clearly that the difference was huge! In the past, she didn't care whether someone died or lived; but now, she wanted to live more.

How can this not be considered progress?

Even the jealousy of the entire palace couldn't dampen Qinrou's good mood.

Back at the palace, the servants went to the imperial kitchen to get some late-night snacks to keep warm. Qinrou was pregnant and got hungry even faster, so she ate more, and there was always something to eat prepared for her throughout the day.

Qin Rou casually gave another order, "I need to add some capable people to my side. If you have any capable relatives or friends to recommend, go and register them with Aunt Chen."

Upon hearing this, the servants were overjoyed. The servants who entered the palace to serve were all from the bondservant class, and each of them had someone they cared about, such as daughters, sisters, or sisters-in-law.

Even eunuchs have a few close friends, right? After all, humans are social animals! No one can get to their current position by working alone.

It inevitably requires someone's help and someone's favor.

"Your Majesty, we thank you for your grace." As soon as the words were spoken, the servants quickly beamed with joy and expressed their gratitude.

Even the servants who attend to a concubine are held in high esteem when mentioned outside. Even a seventh-rank official is considered more prestigious than one at the prime minister's gate.
“If you have recommendations, you can go and register with Aunt Chen now,” Qin Rou said.

There are priorities in everything. Other matters can be postponed for the time being, or someone else can handle them first. What Aunt Chen needs to do is to write down and select the people involved.

"The eunuch then reported the name to Fu Shun." Thinking about the eunuchs, and that they might be more adept at finding out the details among themselves, Qin Rou gave another instruction.

Fu Shun had been serving her for two years, and to be fair, Qin Rou was more willing to trust him a little more.

Of course, this was also a subtle way for Qinrou to elevate the status of the older servants who attended her. Even when new servants arrived, Qinrou would never forget them.

Those who are in charge must also make their servants feel at ease so that they will be willing to work hard and put in their effort to serve their masters.

"Your servant obeys the decree." Fu Shun was overjoyed.

This is the Empress's way of affirming his position. With a new person arriving, the position of head eunuch is inevitable, and he can compete for it.

Even if he can't, there will be a time when he needs it.

When Qin Rou gave the order, everyone in Chengqian Palace was overjoyed.

Qinrou sat on the chaise longue and watched them busily working with obvious joy. The lively atmosphere was not much different from when the imperial decree to confer the title of concubine was issued today.

Even happier.

When they succeed, it's like returning home in glory; it's a matter of dignity for them.

The surprises at Chengqian Palace don't stop there; there's something even more amazing to come.

Emperor Kangxi arrived at Chengqian Palace.

Qinrou is moving around again! She values ​​her life and is afraid that childbirth will be difficult.

The servants inside the hall had already dispersed, but Xiaoman and Xiaocangzi remained by Qinrou's side, following her around.

When Kangxi entered, Qinrou was facing away from him. The emperor didn't ask the servants to speak, and just watched as they helped Qinrou walk.

Kangxi simply stood aside until the servants helped Qinrou turn around...

Upon seeing that bright yellow figure, Qin Rou smiled instantly, her beauty radiant and serene. Kangxi looked at her and smiled, as if a great weight had been lifted from his heart.

The vitality of life seemed to clear up, and the gloomy atmosphere hidden beneath the tranquility suddenly disappeared.

Kangxi couldn't help but smile too. Her smile was pure, yet more beautiful and radiant than ever before. He knew then that she was happy! Truly happy.

Seeing her happy, Kangxi suddenly stretched out his hands, opening his imperial embrace to her. Qinrou took a few steps, and the servants quickly helped her up until she reached Kangxi. Then, Qinrou suddenly threw herself into his world.

She fell into his arms.

This man granted her a position of honor, and Qinrou understood that at this moment, she was grateful to the emperor; purely and completely.

Of course I like someone. If someone treats you well, you're not made of stone, so why wouldn't you feel anything?

And why wouldn't I feel a sudden surge of gratitude?

Many emotions in this world are actually fleeting.

And how many moments are needed to gather strength and accumulate deep affection?

Is there still profound joy, pure liking, and pure delight in this world?

The answer is: Yes!

After reporting for a while, Kangxi could sense her pure joy, but she still wanted to ask her in person and hear her say it herself, so Kangxi asked as well.

"are you happy?"

Qin Rou nestled in the emperor's arms, her body pressed against the dragon's body on the dragon robe, and one hand grasped a section of the body of another five-clawed golden dragon on the robe.

Even in Kangxi's arms, she couldn't stop herself from nodding reflexively. Unfortunately, there was an obstacle preventing her from nodding, so Qinrou chose to say, "Happy! I'm so happy."

She's in such a prestigious position! She'll be overjoyed.

Even though she clearly saw the undercurrents brought about by Jin Feng, she was still happy. She was just more composed; she couldn't let herself get carried away, that would look disgraceful.

But she was still purely happy and joyful, regardless of what Kangxi was planning. Even if it wasn't entirely pure, Qinrou couldn't help but feel delighted.

There is no danger in the world, let alone a danger that is still somewhat controllable.

"I feel it," Kangxi replied, stroking her head.

She was happy, and he was happy too. In fact, his joy was amplified by her unexpected happiness.

Jin Feng's resolve only grew stronger.

The emperor was once again convinced of one thing: the emperor was right, he was correct.

"Seeing the Emperor and being able to share with him," Qinrou continued, speaking the touching truth, "makes me even happier."

To her, everyone in the palace was an outsider; in fact, it could be said that the entire palace was an enemy.

Qinrou understood that no one in the entire palace could fully share her joy, and no one would wholeheartedly share her happiness, because people are prone to jealousy.

But Emperor Kangxi could!
Emperor Kangxi wished he could meld her into his very bones; how could she speak so sweetly!

"Then share it with me," Kangxi said.

After a short while, Qinrou unconsciously shifted her position. This embracing posture was hardly friendly to Qinrou.

As she progressed further into her pregnancy, she would feel uncomfortable if she held Kangxi for a while.

Besides, I just walked for a while. I didn't feel it when I was walking, but now my feet feel uncomfortable. I don't want to stand. I just want to sit down and rest for a while.

She did say it aloud.

Qinrou nestled in Kangxi's arms, saying, "I'm tired, my feet hurt, I want to sit, I don't want to stand."

Although her legs were still a part of her, they were no longer under her control. They had their own thoughts and could think, protesting by running away from home.

Kangxi chuckled softly and led her to the bed. (End of Chapter)