kingnovel Chapter 202: Nan De Gong Quan Fulfills His Oath
Chapter 202: Nan De Gong Quan Fulfills His Oath
Kangxi frowned even more tightly. Under Kangxi's gaze, the little Tenth Prince didn't dare to move.
Seeing the Tenth Prince's disappointing performance, Concubine Nianhulu felt angry and helpless, so she tried to smooth things over.
"Your Majesty, the Tenth Prince just entered the Upper Study this year. The teacher said that his handwriting has improved since the beginning. When he heard this, he excitedly came to me and said that he wanted to show you his handwriting. It was also a filial piety."
As he said this, he quickly winked at the Tenth Prince.
The tenth prince endured his fear,
Then he said:
"Father, I have just started school. Last year I couldn't write, but now I can."
After saying this, he puffed out his chubby chest, feeling that what he said made sense, and looked a little proud.
Kangxi looked at this scene and paused. Never mind. The Tenth Prince was dull by nature and loved to play, so he couldn't expect him to have any great abilities.
His ugly expression eased, he put down the big words and said in a deep voice:
"Well, that's some progress. I happen to have a newly-tributed Shiqu inkstone. I'll ask Liang Jiugong to send it to you later."
The Tenth Prince was immediately overjoyed and expressed his gratitude. He had indeed made progress, and the Emperor even praised him and rewarded him.
The atmosphere eased and a smile appeared on Concubine Nianhulu's face.
"Your Majesty, I just got a piece of music. I wonder if Your Majesty is interested in it?"
The girl from Danningju who had been trying to seduce the emperor with the excuse of learning the guqin was just a crude country boy. There was no way she could learn the elegant guqin.
Kangxi picked up the tea and said casually:
"No need. I just came back from Qingxi Book House, and Concubine Xian played a song for me."
Concubine Xian!
Her nails dug deeply into her flesh, and Concubine Niuhulu hated Shi Nanxi to the point of bleeding!
At this moment, Kangxi took a sip of tea, put down the cup of tea, slowly stroked the jade ring, and chatted casually.
"Speaking of which, palace affairs have always been busy. Previously, you and the three concubines were in charge of them together. Now that you are gone, the three of them are a little overwhelmed."
Upon hearing this, Concubine Nianhulu came back to her senses instantly. What did the emperor mean? Did he want to restore her power to manage the six palaces?
His heart was pounding, but he tried hard to keep a steady expression on his face and continued the conversation as usual.
"Palace affairs are a bit complicated and fragmented, and sometimes it's really hard to handle the personnel matters in various places."
"It seems that my worries are not unfounded. In this case, since Concubine Hui and the other two are too busy, let Concubine Xian learn from them. She has nothing to do on weekdays, so it would be good for her to kill some time."
The room suddenly became silent.
Even Concubine Nianhulu was stunned!
What does it mean that Concubine Hui and the other two are too busy to let Concubine Xian learn from them? The Emperor is not trying to restore his palace power, but to let that bitch Concubine Xian take power!!!
When she realized what was going on, she wondered if she had heard it wrong!!!
What's even more infuriating is that the emperor told Concubine Xian to use the palace power that everyone is vying for to kill time!
Concubine Xian! Concubine Xian! Concubine Xian! The Emperor really treats her differently!
Concubine Niuhulu bit her teeth tightly and did not blurt out the question. She slowly calmed down her mood and spoke with difficulty after a long time:
"The Emperor has good intentions and wants to reduce the workload for Concubine Hui and her three sisters. However, although Concubine Xian is smart, she grew up on a farm and has never been exposed to the teachings of a housekeeper. Now that she is in contact with palace affairs, will she be unable to adapt?"
Shi Nanxi had thought about this a long time ago and gave Kangxi some good advice, so Kangxi answered without thinking:
"Empress Xian has never received any instruction from a housekeeper. It won't be too late to let her learn first before managing her. You also said that she is smart and clever. I think she will learn it quickly."
After saying that, he glanced at Imperial Concubine Nianhulu and concealed the faint light in his phoenix eyes. The clue of the incident of the little girl being poisoned by musk that day was cut off when Caiguo hanged herself, but he did not give up.
Recently, we finally found some clues. The other party's family had contact with the imperial concubine's family, but apart from that, there was nothing unusual.
Concubine Nianhulu clenched her palms tightly and opened her mouth but didn't know how to make the Emperor give up on letting Concubine Xian manage the harem.
Here, Kangxi drank two cups of tea, told the Tenth Prince beside him to study hard, and then said goodbye.
"I still have government affairs to deal with, so I'm leaving first."
After watching the emperor leave, Concubine Nianhulu had the Tenth Prince sent to the study room and dismissed everyone, leaving only Nanny Qin. Her face finally turned gloomy.
With a "bang", the teacup fell heavily to the ground.
Nanny Qin didn't know how to persuade her this time.
You can only change the topic.
"Your Majesty, Jingyan was punished with thirty lashes by the Emperor." The Emperor was there just now, so she couldn't report it.
Concubine Nianhulu didn't know about this and was shocked when she heard it.
"what happened?"
Nanny Qin hesitated for a moment, but still stepped forward and lowered her voice to tell the Empress Jingyan's guess. After hearing this, Concubine Nianhulu's eyes suddenly turned red, as if she was about to choose someone to bite.
Having sex in broad daylight! Having sex in broad daylight! The emperor is such a strict rule-abiding person, but he made an exception for Concubine Xian!
It was obvious that before Concubine Xian came into being, the Emperor treated all his concubines equally. She was disappointed but satisfied because everyone was the same anyway. But after Concubine Xian came into being, the Emperor changed and gave all the favoritism she had ever imagined to Concubine Xian!
She is not reconciled!
Nanny Qin knew what the queen was thinking. Seeing the queen's ferocious look, she felt a little worried and said quickly:
"My Lady, this is just Jingyan's guess, and even if it was true, it would have been interrupted by Jingyan. There was no real daytime sexual activity."
However, Concubine Niuhulu was not comforted. She gritted her teeth and said word by word, angrily:
"I will not let Concubine Xian go!"
On the other side, as soon as Kangxi left Ruijingxuan, he ordered Concubine Xian to assist in managing the six palaces, and Changchun Garden suddenly became turbulent.
The person who was ordered to do so returned to Dan Ning Ju leisurely and leisurely. As soon as she arrived at Dan Ning Ju, she saw that everyone in the residence, led by Xiao Ruzi, was welcoming her.
"Greetings to Her Majesty Empress Xian, Your Majesty is very happy!"
Shi Nanxi knew what was going on, but she pretended to be confused. She looked at Xiao Ruzi and asked:
“Xiao Ruzi, what are you doing, and where does Daxi come from?”
Xiao Ruzi laughed so hard that his mouth almost split to the back of his ears. He chuckled:
"Your Highness, the Emperor has just issued an edict that you will be the assistant to the Six Palaces in the future. Congratulations, Your Highness!"
"The emperor asked me to assist in managing the six palaces?" Shi Nanxi pretended to be surprised and covered her mouth with a handkerchief.
Xiao Ruzi nodded vigorously, confirming that she had heard correctly. Shi Nanxi was nervous and happy. Finally, she looked around at the servants kneeling on the ground and said:
"This is indeed good news. I will give everyone a monthly salary as a reward."
The servants in Danningju were even happier when the benefits came to them.
When Shi Nanxi returned to the main hall, in addition to her personal assistants Yang Ma and Hongying, Xiao Ruzi and Qing'er also followed her in.
"Your Majesty, today is such a happy day. Now that you have the power in the palace, no one will dare to offend us in the future, and it will be more convenient to do things." Xiao Ruzi said happily.
Others dare not offend a favored concubine, but there is still a big difference between a favored concubine and a favored concubine with palace power.
Shi Nanxi held Xixi in her arms and gently stroked its back. She was in a good mood, but still calm and rational.
"It's good to have palace power, but don't forget that there are three concubines who have been in charge for many years before me. They have sons and daughters, and they have deep roots. We have no foundation, so we must not get carried away and become arrogant. Instead, we must act more cautiously and carefully, not letting others get hold of us, and not bully others by taking advantage of our power, otherwise I won't tolerate you here."
Xiao Ruzi and the other three immediately knelt down and accepted the order. Shi Nanxi looked at them.
"Power is attractive, and everyone wants it, but the total power is fixed. Whoever wants it must fight for it. They pick the weakest persimmons. I have the weakest foundation, so it's easiest to take it away. And the three concubines, they've already got the meat in their mouths, how could they bear to spit it out?"
She looked serious:
"It's easy to take over power, but it's the hardest to hold on to it. You are the easiest ones to do it, so you must be more careful and cautious. Don't fall into traps, and don't bully others. I have also made it clear in advance."
Xiao Ruzi and the other three looked cautious, showing no dissatisfaction, confusion or reluctance.
Shi Nanxi nodded with satisfaction, and then changed the subject:
"But I have said before that as long as you are loyal to the rules and do your duty, I will not treat you unfairly. If anyone dares to bully you, just tell me."
First give a big stick, then a piece of candy, this method of employing people was grasped by Shi Nanxi.
"Yes, Madam, we servants will certainly be loyal, abide by the rules, be cautious at all times, and live up to your expectations."
Shi Nanxi smiled and nodded, asked them to stand up, and then said:
"Before Caiguo and the others made mistakes, our palace was still short of two second-class maids and one ordinary eunuch. Now that we have the power of the palace, it's time to fill the vacancies."
Zixia, Azao, I have promised you that I will never let you down!
Now is the time for me to fulfill my vow!