Concubine Mi in the Qing Dynasty

Chapter 109

Soon, it was the imperial concubine's birthday.

Because of the matter of the fourteenth elder brother, the imperial concubine has been entangled in her heart these days, and even the joy of her birthday has not seemed so intense.

But the emperor ordered the Ministry of Internal Affairs to do a big job early in the morning, so even if she was uncomfortable in her heart, she had to show joy on her face.Otherwise, it would be disrespectful to the emperor.What's more, this is the first time the emperor has organized a Qianqiu banquet for her after she has been in the palace for many years. She always takes this opportunity to frighten the harem and tell them who is the real master of the harem.

She woke up just after dawn, and after washing up, she asked Nanny Gui to help her put on the imperial concubine's auspicious attire. Looking at the figure in the mirror, her eyes were full of noble bright yellow.

"Your Majesty, this servant has made a bowl of porridge, why don't you use some of it, and you're going to salute the Empress Dowager and the Emperor later?" Nanny Gui gently persuaded with a smile on her lips.

"En." The imperial concubine nodded, and was supported by Nanny Gui to sit on the soft couch.

Soon, a maid brought a bowl of porridge with red dates and white fungus.

"Your Majesty, this red date and white fungus is the most invigorating qi, and it is the best thing for your mother to use." Nanny Gui took the red date and white fungus porridge from the hand of the maid and handed it to the imperial concubine.

The imperial concubine picked up the spoon and stirred it a few times, her gaze hesitated, as if she was worried.

"Ma'am, what's the matter with you?" Nanny Gui stepped forward and asked.

The imperial concubine raised her head to look at her, hesitated for a moment, and said, "I'm just thinking about the fourteenth elder brother. If the emperor mentions it at the banquet, what should I do?"

Listening to the imperial concubine's words, Nanny Gui's expression could not help becoming solemn, and she only said one sentence for a long time: "Your Majesty, just remember that the emperor's words are imperial decrees, and if you don't want to obey, you can only obey."

After so many years in the palace, the empress finally won the favor of the emperor. At this time, it is natural that the emperor will do whatever she wants, and there will be no complaints.

"That's right, if my palace doesn't agree, it's against the edict." The imperial concubine looked at the white fungus porridge in her hand, as if she was talking to herself, and seemed to be responding to Nanny Gui's words.

Ever since the emperor left that day, she has been stuck in her heart. She even wanted to reveal this matter to Concubine De, but she suppressed the idea as soon as it appeared.The emperor has only told her about this matter, if it reaches the emperor's ears, it will only make the emperor feel unhappy.

Besides, what if Concubine De knew about it?No matter how scheming she was, she couldn't go to the emperor. Since the emperor said so, obviously he would not be swayed by her pleading.

Therefore, no matter whether she said it or not, the result would be the same. She could only wait for the emperor to order the fourteenth elder brother to be brought up by her.

At that time, even if she is unwilling, she can only accept the decree to thank her.

Just thinking about it made her feel a little uncomfortable.

"The emperor is here!" The imperial concubine was thinking, when she heard a sharp voice from outside the hall.

The imperial concubine came back to her senses, put down the white fungus porridge in her hand, and walked off the soft step with a smile on her lips.

"The concubine greets the emperor, why did the emperor come here so early?"

Originally, according to the rules of the harem, she first had to go to the Palace of Compassion to Ning to salute the Empress Dowager, then to the Palace of Qianqing to salute the Emperor, and only then could she hold a banquet in the palace.She did not expect that the emperor would come over at this time.

"Get up." As soon as she squatted down, Kangxi stretched out his hand to help her up, and said with a smile: "Today is your Qianqiu, and it happens that there are not many things in the past, so I want to go to the Palace of Compassion with you." Greetings to Queen Mother, and save you from working too hard."

Listening to Kangxi's words, the imperial concubine felt a little more warmth in her eyes. The emperor's actions were naturally for her, and she replied softly: "As long as I can see the emperor, my concubine will not work hard at all."

Kangxi held her hand tightly, and the smile on his face deepened a little, and said: "Then I will often come to accompany you."

Facing Kangxi's meaningful eyes, the imperial concubine blushed, and she couldn't help lowering her head to avoid his sight.

After walking outside the hall, the two took a sedan chair and drove all the way towards the Palace of Compassion.

The Ci Ning Palace in winter is still deserted, the Empress Dowager devotes herself to worshiping the Buddha and does not like to be disturbed by others, but seeing Kangxi and the imperial concubine come over, there is still a bit of joy that cannot be concealed on her face.

"My son pays respects to the Queen Mother." Kangxi saluted and said respectfully.

"Get up quickly, it's cold on the ground." The Queen Mother sat on the soft couch, holding a string of beads in her hand, and called out with a smile.

After Kangxi got up, the imperial concubine stepped forward and bowed down.

"The concubine pays her respects to the Queen Mother."

The queen mother glanced at the imperial concubine who was kneeling on the ground, raised her hand slightly, and said, "Good boy, get up quickly." After speaking, she turned her head and gave a glance to Rong Rong who was standing beside her, and said, "Go Bring the white jade Ruyi from the Ai family."

Nanny Rong responded, and within a moment, she walked over with a white jade ruyi.

"Today is your birthday, and the Ai family will reward you with this white jade ruyi, which is considered to be more joyful." The Queen Mother said with a smile.

"My concubine thanks the Queen Mother for the reward." The imperial concubine was naturally overjoyed to receive the reward from the Queen Mother, and hurriedly knelt down to thank her.

After returning from the empress dowager's greetings, he issued a Taoist decree to pass on all the concubines to the banquet.

The banquet was held in the east side hall of Chengqian Palace. All the concubines got up early in the morning to dress up carefully, and waited outside the hall of Chengqian Palace half an hour ago. The only obstacle was that they could not enter without permission.

Hearing that the emperor personally accompanied the imperial concubine to the Palace of Compassion and Peace to pay respects to the empress dowager, all the concubines felt very uncomfortable. It was not seen before that the emperor valued the imperial concubine, so how could he be so favored in just a few days.This kind of sour feeling became more and more intense when he saw Kangxi and the imperial concubine sitting on the upper chairs, one on the left and one on the right.

There was jealousy, resentment and envy in everyone's eyes, but it was difficult to show it because of Kangxi's presence, so they could only smile gently and respectfully.

"Concubine concubine pays respects to the emperor." Concubine De, Concubine Rong, Concubine Hui, Concubine Yi stood at the front, Concubine Xiang, Concubine He, Concubine Xiang... There were several nobles following behind, Qi Qifu bowed down to pay his respects.

Kangxi raised his hand, obviously in a good mood: "Get up."

After all the concubines got up, they leaned down to congratulate the imperial concubine: "Congratulations to the imperial concubine and empress for the eternal joy."

Hearing these words, the corner of the imperial concubine's mouth curled into a smile: "Get up, sisters have been waiting for a long time, hurry up and take your seats."

"Thank you, ma'am." All the concubines responded, and then took their seats one by one.

Because it is the imperial concubine's Qianqiu Banquet, the emperor attaches great importance to it, so everyone in the imperial dining room puts all their heart and soul into it, and all the dishes served are delicacies on jade plates, which makes people feel at ease.

In the open space in the middle, there are dancers waving their water sleeves, each in a graceful and graceful posture, and the music is especially lively.

Sitting on the dragon chair, Kangxi held up the first glass of wine tonight, and said with a smile: "Today is the imperial concubine's thousand years, I will accompany the imperial concubine to have a drink."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." The imperial concubine stretched out her hand to pick up the wine glass and smiled, both of them drank it down in one gulp.

"The concubines also offer a toast to the empress, and congratulate the empress on her eternal joy." All the concubines toasted their glasses one after another, their eyes full of smiles mixed with deep jealousy and unwillingness.

All this scene fell into the eyes of the imperial concubine, and the smile at the corner of her mouth deepened even more.She finally understood that having the emperor's favor in this harem meant having everything, including honor and status.

The imperial concubine raised her wine glass and drank it with a smile.

As soon as he drank it, he heard Yugui say: "The emperor treats the empress very well. He ordered the Ministry of Internal Affairs to take care of it early in the morning. No wonder it is so grand."

The imperial concubine smiled, but did not answer.But I heard Concubine Yi say: "A nobleman is pregnant and should not drink alcohol. No matter how she talks, she looks like she is drunk. The emperor treats the empress very well, so there is no need for the nobleman to say anything."

Hearing this, the smile on Yu Guiren's mouth suddenly froze, and from Yi Fei's eyes, she saw undisguised ridicule and sarcasm.

Her eyes looked at her protruding belly, which seemed to be sympathetic and mocking, as if she was mocking her for being pregnant but not being favored by the emperor.

As soon as Concubine Yi uttered these words, everyone's eyes fell on Mr. Yugui, as if she was watching a play.

Yu Guiren's face was blue and white, and the hand holding the handkerchief was tightened and tightened, but he couldn't say a word.

The smile in the eyes of the imperial concubine who watched this scene deepened, and she didn't know how the Nala family raised their daughter, she was taught such a stupid look, and she was sent to the palace.

Concubine Hui regretted that she was disgusted by the emperor even though she was pregnant, and made such a joke.
At this time, Li Dequan, who was standing behind Kangxi, stepped forward and whispered something in Kangxi's ear, and everyone's eyes fell on Kangxi again.

Kangxi nodded and looked down thoughtfully.

"Today is the concubine's birthday. I think that the concubine is not in good health and has no children in Chengqian Palace, so she will be lonely." Kangxi's voice paused, and there was a look of surprise on everyone's faces. Only then slowly said: "So, I plan to record an elder brother under the name of the imperial concubine, and be raised by the imperial concubine herself."

As soon as Kangxi's words fell, the hearts of all the concubines present were shocked. They could hardly believe their ears, and those who had princes beside them turned pale instantly.

"Your majesty." Although the imperial concubine had been prepared for a long time, she was a little at a loss at this moment. After all, the emperor made up her mind to raise the fourteenth elder brother in her Chengqian Palace.

She unconsciously looked at Concubine De who was sitting below, and then Kangxi's unquestionable voice rang in her ears.

"It is my will to record the fourteenth elder brother Yinzhen under the name of the imperial concubine, and the imperial concubine will personally educate him."

As soon as Kangxi's words fell, Concubine De couldn't bear the stimulation and fainted directly.

(End of this chapter)