The Concubine of Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty

Chapter 440 If She Was a Little More Stupid, She Would Have Believed the Queen

The fact is obvious. For Kangxi, the most important thing is the country and politics, and the foundation of the previous dynasty. Soon after Qin Rou proposed it, Kangxi immediately made a decision to go to Kunning Palace to see the queen.

He also told Qin Rou to have a good rest, and Qin Rou nodded naturally.

The emperor set off for Kunning Palace, and Qinrou was helped by the servants to wash and dress.

Fu Shun and Cangzi were still busy in the palace. Although Aunt Chen had already sorted out the rewards from the Emperor, the Empress, and Concubine Nianhulu, there were still rewards sent by the concubines in various palaces, which he needed to check carefully.

It is better to put it in the warehouse.

Qin Rou didn't need to worry about anything. There were a lot of things to do that day. The concubines and servants in the palace were all working around the clock. It was hard not to be tired!
Qin Rou couldn't hide her tiredness either, so she lay down on the bed, and Aunt Chen waited for her to fall asleep.

In Xianfu Palace, Concubine Dong was having trouble sleeping! No matter how much the servants around her tried to stop her, they could not stop Concubine Zhang even if they could stop the servants in the palace.

Concubine Zhang sent a gift to Chengqian Palace. After the servant left, she sat there sulking! How come everyone in the palace is happy? Not to mention Ma Jia and Xiao Li.

Now, even Nara, who was diagnosed as injured by the imperial physician, is pregnant. Concubine Zhang became more and more angry the more she thought about it, and she twisted her handkerchief in frustration for a long time.

"Let's go and check on Concubine Dong!" Concubine Zhang ordered, and headed towards Concubine Dong's residence in Xianfu Palace with great momentum.

She was not feeling well, but there were people who were feeling even more unwell than her today! Mrs. Dong lost her daughter, but Mrs. Nara diagnosed a happy event. The whole palace congratulated her, and the emperor was so happy that he rushed to Chengqian Palace...

The saddest person in this palace is definitely not her!

It's hard to describe Concubine Zhang's personality, but she managed to get this done.

She went to Xianfu Palace, and the servants around Concubine Dong tried to stop her, but failed. She could stop the servants in Xianfu Palace from talking, but she couldn't stop Concubine Zhang from talking.

Even if Concubine Zhang was just outside the door, she could have raised her voice and said a few words, and Concubine Dong would have known what she should have known.

It also caused a huge conflict!
While the Queen was having a headache, the Emperor happened to run into her when he arrived at Kunning Palace.

Ding Ruzhong reported back, and the queen's face immediately turned ugly. Dong had just lost her daughter and was in a sad state. Telling her such a "happy event" at this time! In the name of maintaining harmony in the harem, she was informed of the pregnancy of Concubine Nara and asked her to make up a gift to avoid hurting the sisterhood between Dong and Nara.

The fact that the queen was able to listen to the end patiently was a testament to her good upbringing as a queen. She was so angry that she issued an imperial decree, saying, "Go and tell them that Concubine Zhang has behaved inappropriately and has no mercy. Tell her to confine herself to house arrest for six months and let her learn the rules before she can come out. If she doesn't learn well, she can continue to learn."

The queen couldn't say whether it was because she was also offended from a distance. How could she know that Dong's today was not her yesterday. When she was in pain of losing her son, there was no new Fifth Prince in the palace. When she thought of some lowly people sighing about the birth of the Fifth Prince and never pitying the Second Prince or her, the queen, the queen would never be able to get over the anger in her heart.

I don't know whether this incident today is for myself who has to be "virtuous" or for Concubine Dong who has experienced so much suffering.

But the clan returned, and the destination was the same. Concubine Zhang was severely punished, six months of house arrest, which was not light. But it was worth the punishment.

Yuanyan naturally agreed immediately. As close servants, they could see the Queen's rage. Perhaps the Queen's words were harsh, and the punishment was severe! At another time, or when the Queen was in a calmer mood, the Queen would not have punished so severely. It can only be said that Concubine Zhang was unlucky. She did it again and was confined to reflect on her mistakes.

But it doesn't matter if it's a bit heavier. She's just a concubine, the queen can punish her, and the punishment is well-founded. It doesn't matter if it's a bit heavier!
Kangxi just remembered that there was a concubine in the harem named Dong who had just lost her daughter. It was rare for him to feel a little guilty.

He had no sympathy for Concubine Zhang. After all, the Second Princess was also his child. Although he did not have a deep affection for her, he could not say that he did not love her! He also did not feel reluctant at all.

After the queen punished the people, she calmed down a little, and then ordered Yuanyan to pick out some supplements from the storehouse to appease Concubine Dong.

Upon seeing this, Kangxi asked Li Dequan to pick up more rewards and send them to Xianfu Palace, and also asked Concubine Dong to be less sad.

Qin Rou was oblivious to all these twists and turns. She lay on the bed and fell asleep. But she still didn't have a good night's sleep! She didn't know what she dreamed about, but she dreamed and couldn't remember it clearly.

The sudden pregnancy was just a matter of finality for her. But it still had some impact after all!

So it manifests itself in the mind and in dreams.

The next day, Aunt Chen naturally reported the matter back; but during the morning inspection in Kunning Palace, the Queen brought it up again, saying, "The harem has a royal heir, and the sisters should be happy, but they should also consider the family ties of human relations. The Second Princess is also a royal heir, and Concubine Dong is the Second Princess's biological mother. She is sad, so we should be more understanding. I have punished Zhang for this matter, and you should do the same. Take this as a warning! Don't do it again."

The queen downplayed the incident and made an example of him!
"Your servants and I will follow the instructions of the Empress." From Concubine Nianhulu to concubines and servants, everyone responded obediently.

The queen's complexion also recovered a little, and she ordered: "Everyone, get up!"

After getting the Queen's approval, everyone was able to stand up, and then sat down and returned to their seats! The palace was peaceful again, and the Queen was much gentler when she spoke to Qin Rou, saying, "Have you seen the servant who served you?"

The Queen said that she would never delay until the morning review, so she summoned the servant early in the morning, and then Ding Ruzhong took her to Chengqian Palace.

Qinrou had also met someone early in the morning, and now the servants were waiting by her side. They were all experienced servants who served the concubine Yunxi.

After diagnosing that she was pregnant, Aunt Chen also stayed at Qin Rou's side and served her all the time.

"Thank you, Her Majesty, for your gift." Qin Rou replied, "I have already seen it, and now there are maids serving her." Qin Rou looked at the maids following behind her, all of them were very well-behaved women!
They are adept at taking care of pregnant women.

The queen smiled and said, "As long as you can use them smoothly, it's fine! They are all dedicated to serving pregnant concubines. If they don't serve you wholeheartedly, tell me and I will replace them for you."

The queen was very good-tempered. She wanted to change one? A new batch? The queen didn't mention it, but she was gentle and virtuous. She seemed to be encouraging Qin Rou to change one? A new batch? The queen would change them for her if she mentioned it!
Qin Rou sighed. The queen is kind! But she has dug many traps under her kindness. It is not so easy to replace a servant. Everyone has weaknesses. This servant was bribed by someone. It is not good. Will it be better to replace the next batch?
As long as there are people who want to harm others, there will always be vicious slaves.

If she had been a little more stupid, she would have believed the Queen.

Even so, Qin Rou still wanted to accept the decree and express her gratitude: "Thank you, Queen."

Sure enough, the queen is very scheming!