The Concubine of Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty

Chapter 505 Busy
Chengqian Palace is located in the backyard of the palace, in a small corner, but the lively atmosphere inside is well known.

Countless pairs of eyes, both dead and alive, are watching this place without blinking an eye. Even the slightest movement must be carefully concealed, let alone such a large and earth-shattering commotion, which must not be kept secret.

It was absolutely impossible, especially since Qinrou had no intention of hiding it at all.

Her being granted the title of Consort, receiving honors and recognition from the Empress Dowager and the Grand Empress Dowager, is a joyous occasion! A great joy has descended from heaven.

One who is neither overjoyed by favorable circumstances nor alarmed by adversity, neither extravagant in times of peace nor fearful in times of danger, and whose heart may be filled with thunder yet whose face remains as calm as a still lake, is worthy of being appointed a general.

Although books teach you how to be a person, if you can truly remain unfazed even when Mount Tai collapses before you, then this indifference can make many people unhappy.

True sophistication lies in displaying your surprise, joy, anger, displeasure, and so on in just the right way! This will win you the favor of many people in the world.

From beginning to end, he remained calm and composed as always. That's not human, let alone someone in a position of power; that's a monster!

Monster! Never tolerated in this world.

The bustling activity at Chengqian Palace was known not only to the inner palace but also to Qianqing Palace.

Emperor Kangxi was extremely busy, as the Rebellion of the Three Feudatories was about to break out. This malignant tumor had been there for many years, drawing strength from Kangxi's healthy body to grow large and swollen, and had already become festering and a scourge. Trying to remove this tumor in a short time would inevitably backfire and harm him.

As the ruler of this empire, Emperor Kangxi inevitably suffered backlash and damage, and he always tried to minimize the harm.

However, Emperor Kangxi was not entirely indifferent to everything.

The political significance of Qin Rou's elevation to the rank of concubine is undeniable, attracting widespread attention. Even if the emperor were to disregard personal feelings and consider only the political implications, he would certainly not treat her poorly.

Therefore, even amidst his busy schedule, upon hearing of the commotion at Chengqian Palace, he did not forget to instruct Li Dequan to send a special reward to Chengqian Palace.

Li Dequan did not stay long, and the rewards he received already represented the emperor's favor. What did it matter if the six palaces looked on with disapproval, or if he became famous both inside and outside the palace? As an emperor, Kangxi was bound to set up this framework.

Qin Rou also took over calmly, and the Empress Dowager, Empress Dowager and Empress were all able to remain calm.

The newly appointed Consort Rou was already seven months pregnant. From that day on, she never went to Kunning Palace to pay her respects again, but Qinrou was not idle either.

The investiture ceremony was arranged in a hurry, the Imperial Household Department was busy, the Empress was also busy, and Qinrou, the concubine, could not stay.

Qinrou followed the master of ceremonies to learn about every step of the investiture ceremony. The investiture ceremony could not have the slightest mistake, and even if there was, Qinrou had to make sure that the mistake did not come from her.

Therefore, Qinrou had no free time. She was also pregnant with twins, which made her even more exhausted. So it was really not easy for her. The imperial physicians stayed by her side around the clock. The safety of Qinrou and the dragon babies in her womb was of utmost importance.

Emperor Kangxi would often bestow gifts upon her and would frequently take time to visit Chengqian Palace, even if it was just for a short visit. Sometimes, Qinrou would be fast asleep and take a nap, and even a few words would be exchanged, which was a sign of the emperor's great favor.

Since the Revolt of the Three Feudatories, in addition to staying at Chengqian Palace, emperors often stayed at Kunning Palace and also at Yongshou Palace to appease the people.

Qin Rou vaguely sensed that Kangxi urgently needed to have a legitimate son with the Empress, or at least one heir, regardless of whether it was legitimate or not.

In-law relationships, a family has at least a thousand members, so many hearts separated by their bellies, each with their own calculations and ulterior motives...

The most crucial factor in uniting two families is the next generation of descendants. This was especially true for Emperor Kangxi, whose empress was from the Hesheli clan.

Emperor Kangxi needed to maintain a harmonious relationship with the Empress, and he needed a legitimate son born to the Empress to completely calm Heseri's restless mind and give them a subtle hint that the throne was within reach.

It is also necessary to tell the people and officials who entered officialdom through the imperial examinations and who follow the teachings of Confucius and Mencius that emperors also respect legitimacy and value legitimate heirs, and are therefore wise rulers. This will put the people's hearts at ease.

Qinrou, thinking of the 'later' Crown Prince, and based on the clues in Kangxi's actions, gleaned insights from the details and deduced the cause from the effect. Before others knew, Qinrou had already drawn a conclusion based on what she already knew.

But she wasn't planning on doing anything.

Firstly, they lack the necessary skills.

Even though she was a newly appointed concubine, she couldn't be sure if there were any spies or hidden hands planted in her own palace.

Let's sort things out in our own palace first!

Secondly, as mentioned above, it was a political necessity.

It has been said that political correctness is of utmost importance. All personal grudges and affections will give way to political significance. No matter how stupid Qin Rou is, she would not dare to challenge this point. How could she dare to dig her own grave?

Not only that, she also had to guard against others harming her. The harem and the underworld were full of fools who couldn't see the situation clearly. Not everyone in the world is insightful and can see the situation clearly.

She was about to give birth. Childbirth is traditionally considered a life-or-death situation, and if someone interferes even slightly, it can send her completely to the underworld, with only the coffin lid closing between her and her baby.

Therefore, Qinrou kept all the servants in Chengqian Palace busy, encouraging them to communicate more, talk about their own past, and inquire about the past of others.

If all else fails, talk to a midwife, ask her about the times during labor, where things are most likely to be tampered with, and humbly ask her how to tell if the baby is in the correct position.

There are rewards for everyone.

With all the arrangements for the investiture ceremony underway, the servants of Chengqian Palace, whether newly transferred or existing, were all extremely busy.

It's good to be busy, so you don't have the energy to do anything else.

Before they knew it, it was the first day of the eighth lunar month. The next day was the auspicious time for the investiture ceremony. Aunt Chen and Fu Shun led their maids and eunuchs to take out all the court robes, court beads, and other items again and check them one by one to make sure that there were no items.

This is not the first time, nor will it be the last.

In just ten days, the harem underwent a complete upheaval, though not drastically, but it was always full of new sights and sounds.

The main hall of Chengqian Palace has been cleaned up, and the missing personnel for Chengqian Palace have been quietly filled.

To say it was quiet and unnoticed simply means it wasn't carried out with great fanfare.

After all, the inner palace is such a small place, and all the eyes of the palace are on Chengqian Palace. How could such an obvious and conspicuous movement be kept from the concubines who have been cultivating their power in the palace for a long time?

How could they possibly hide it from the servants who regularly served in the palace?

Everyone's eyes are on this place; it's now the focal point of the entire palace.

This is the first concubine in the palace, far more noble than the concubines who are not even considered mistresses. Moreover, the concubine is carrying the imperial heir, who will be raised by the biological mother after birth.

No matter how many open or covert injuries or harms are inflicted, they can all be kept out. Once inside, the livelihood of the rest of one's life can be secured. For both palace maids and eunuchs, this is a coveted place for everyone in the palace.

But reality is also very cruel. Without finding a way in, one cannot enter the gates of Chengqian Palace. Those who are envious and jealous outside Chengqian Palace now are those who are unable to get themselves into the list.