mtl008 Chapter 320 Kangxi changes his routine
Chapter 320 Kangxi changes his routine
I don’t know whether Shi Nanxi’s future life will be miserable, but her current life is definitely not miserable at all.
Ever since the witchcraft incident, Kangxi had been worried about her safety, and she had just been promoted to imperial concubine, so the Ministry of Internal Affairs immediately replenished the palace staff. These recruits were all selected from Kangxi's secret guards, and their abilities were not considered important, as long as they were absolutely loyal.
In addition, others also mentioned the treatment of the imperial concubine, and Kangxi even proposed to transfer all palace power to her.
Shi Nanxi immediately declined. It was not that she did not want to have the management rights of the entire harem, but everything should be done in moderation.
He already holds the top position, and he cannot have all the favor, status, and power.
There must always be some benefits for people, especially concubines in the harem, to stabilize them. Especially in the later period, the struggle for the throne will become more and more fierce. Since she is not going to get involved, she must distance herself from it at the very beginning.
Also, just because she is not planning on having children now doesn't mean she won't have children in the future.
Shi Nanxi was not sure whether the child would be a boy or a girl. If it was a boy, she would be a royal concubine, in power, and from a prominent Manchu family. She would be a living target, so she had to prepare for the worst.
The last point is because of Kangxi.
Emperors are suspicious, and as they get older, they become even more suspicious. Coupled with the sense of crisis that comes with aging, she relied on Kangxi to ascend to the throne and could not be suspected by him.
But Shi Nanxi didn't have time to think about these things now, because she always felt that Kangxi had changed a little since the witchcraft incident, but she couldn't tell where he had changed.
"Your Majesty, I heard that someone in the court impeached Lord Gabula, saying that he did not teach his daughter well and plotted to murder the imperial concubine. Please punish him, Your Majesty!"
Hongying walked in with a cup of hot milk tea, looking gloating.
Shi Nanxi stopped touching Xixi's back and looked at Hongying.
"Then what does the emperor say?"
He thought to himself that Hesheli Gabula was the deceased commoner father of Hesheli, but he was also the prince's grandfather. The matter of witchcraft must not be linked to the prince, so he kept it a secret from the outside world.
And since Hesheli Shuren had already been sentenced to death, nothing serious would happen to Hesheli Gabula. At most, he would be reprimanded and reflect on his actions. As expected, Hongying said:
"The Emperor severely reprimanded Gabula and ordered him to return to his palace to reflect on his actions and to appear in court again in five days."
"Five days later? Then the next day will be the day of the Crown Prince's wedding. Your Majesty has good intentions!"
Shi Nanxi understood instantly that Kangxi really did not want the prince to be implicated in the affairs of the commoner Hesheli.
Upon hearing this, Nanny Yang looked at the Empress and felt relieved to see that the Empress was just expressing her feelings and had no feelings of aggrieved.
The Queen was very insightful and did not take her anger out on the Crown Prince because of the Emperor's attitude towards the Hesheli clan. In fact, there was no conflict of interest between the two and there was no need for them to be in opposition.
If Shi Nanxi knew what Nanny Yang was thinking, she would definitely roll her eyes.
Why would she be angry with the prince because of Hesheli's personal behavior? Not to mention, she is her, why would she compete with the prince? This is not a romantic drama, forcing the male protagonist to make a choice:
If your son and wife fall into the water together, who would you choose? It's so boring.
"Miss."
Xiao Ruzi came in from the door with a smile on his face and bowed to report:
"The steward of the Ministry of Internal Affairs came and said that the New Year is coming soon, so he sent some festive bonsai for the queen to choose from. The steward of the Xiufang also came and said that the queen is now a concubine, so she made new clothes for winter and sent them to her. The steward of the Imperial Cat Room also sent Xixi a kind of newly made dried fish..."
Shi Nanxi listened to everything without any special expression. However, Xixi on his knees heard the dried fish and his eyes lit up and he meowed.
"You, Xixi." Hearing the meow, Shi Nanxi lowered her head and tapped Xixi's forehead, smiling and said, "Aren't the dried fish provided by the kitchen every day enough for you to eat?"
Xixi tilted her little head and meowed softly to Shi Nanxi.
Shi Nanxi's heart melted when she saw this scene, especially when she put Xixi in the pink dress made by Cheng Guiren, which made Xixi look particularly soft and cute.
"Okay, okay, you just know how to act like a spoiled brat. Xiao Ruzi, take all the things and don't forget to give me a tip."
Since she was promoted to Imperial Concubine, countless palace maids have been trying their best to work in Chuxiu Palace or to please her. Unfortunately, Shi Nanxi only added the palace maids assigned to Imperial Concubine, and did not add any extra ones. She also stayed at home to recuperate.
But even so, it still couldn't stop people from coming forward, and Chuxiu Palace was so bustling every day these days.
Xiao Ruzi agreed immediately.
"By the way, Madam Yang, have you finished what I asked you to do?"
At this time, Shi Nanxi remembered something and looked up and asked Nanny Yang.
Nanny Yang bowed and said:
"My lady, it has been done, except..."
She looked at the Empress hesitantly. Did the Empress really want to spread the news that she had been influenced by the conspiracy of the commoner Hesheli, and did not want children for the time being and just wanted to spend more time with the Emperor?
In this way, regardless of whether others believe it or not, it would be difficult for the Empress to regret it if she wanted to.
Shi Nanxi waved her hand to interrupt Nanny Yang.
"No need to persuade me anymore. I have made up my mind. You must remember that I pursue different things from Concubine Hui and the others."
She was confident that she could achieve her ultimate goal and become the queen, second only to the emperor. No matter which prince ascended the throne in the future, she would be the legitimate mother and the empress dowager, and even the other prince's mother would not be able to surpass her.
So even though she didn't know why Kangxi summoned the imperial physician to inquire about her physical condition and whether it was appropriate to have a child now after the voodoo doll incident, she was not going to break her plans.
She was only seventeen years old after her birthday and was not in a hurry to have a child. Therefore, she could not refuse Kangxi openly, so she saved the country in secret.
"Let's go to Cining Palace."
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Cining Palace.
"Amitabha, the imperial concubine has frightened the emperor and me this time. Fortunately, God bless you and you have woken up!"
The Empress Dowager looked at Shi Nanxi, holding the Buddhist beads in her hand and reciting a Buddhist prayer, with a look of fear on her face.
She really didn't expect that commoner Hesheli was so bold as to practice witchcraft in the palace. Fortunately, she was discovered in time, otherwise it would definitely cause an uproar if it got out.
Shi Nanxi put down the teacup, her eyebrows and eyes softened, and she said respectfully:
"It was my fault for disturbing the Empress Dowager. Fortunately, everything is fine now, though I was a little scared."
The Queen Mother nodded in understanding.
How could she not be scared after experiencing the witchcraft incident? At this moment, she couldn't help but feel fortunate that the emperor did not agree to release Hesheli from the cold palace. With her temper, if she was released, who knows what she would do.
At this time, the Queen Mother thought of something and waved her hand to let the palace maids leave.
Shi Nanxi saw this scene and thought to herself, but she looked puzzled. The empress dowager did not say anything immediately. After the palace servants left, she asked hesitantly:
"I heard that you don't want to have children for the time being because of that incident. Is this true?"
Shi Nanxi looked suddenly enlightened, then nodded slightly in acknowledgment.
"Empress Dowager, you don't know how frightened I was when I woke up and learned about my coma. My first reaction was that if I really couldn't wake up, the emperor would be very worried. I couldn't bear to leave him."
She seemed to recall something and said with some emotion:
"That was the first time I understood the fragility and impermanence of life. My biggest regret at the time was that I could not be with the emperor. Now I just want to spend more time with the emperor. I will talk about having children in two years. Otherwise, once I have children, I will have to devote more energy to them."
"I don't want to neglect the emperor for the sake of the child."
Qianqing Palace.
"Did Concubine Xian really say that?" Kangxi asked.