The Concubine of Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty

Chapter 92 Gossip in the Palace

There are no concubines of the Mongolian Army Banner in the palace, most of them are concubines of the Manchu Army Banner, and there are also a handful of concubines of the Han Army Banner.

"The Empress has always been virtuous. Concubine Ma Jia raised her in her palace after she became pregnant. The empress also asked people to visit her from time to time." Concubine Yun continued.

For such mistresses, their lives are much easier.

"No, I really envy Concubine Ma Jia and Concubine Nala. The Queen Mother takes such good care of them. They both gave birth to an elder brother first. It would be enviable if they also gave birth to an elder brother. Concubine Liu said: "And I heard people say that the concubine Ma Jia and Na La are carrying my elder brother!"

Every word of the gossip was heard, and Qinrou's expression did not change. Every day is almost like this.

I just don’t know whether it’s intentional or not. Qinrou thought about it one by one!

Concubine Ma Jia and Concubine Nala are both due to give birth soon. If they have a miscarriage at this time, not only will they have to remove the little brother in the belly of Concubine Ma Jia and Concubine Nala, but they will also be able to take it with them. It took the lives of concubine Ma Jia and concubine Nala.

If you want to harm someone, the most subtle way is to kill someone with a borrowed knife.

It wasn't that Qinrou thought of people too badly, but that people were so bad that they had no bottom line, which made Qinrou dare not look down upon them.

"Concubine Ma Jia and Concubine Nala are both statues of Yinan." Concubine Yun whispered. "What's the point of pampering in the palace? With the emperor's brother, I have the confidence."

"Like Concubine Ma Jia and Concubine Nala, it would be better if they are both loved and confident." Concubine Yun said with envy.

She got closer to Concubine Yun and whispered: "The emperor's brother was conceived when Concubine Nala was still alive. Third brother had to go in a hurry, otherwise She is the first concubine in the palace who has two royal brothers at her knees."

At that time, it doesn't matter whether the concubine is a concubine or not. The issue of reputation is just a matter of a word from the emperor.

"There are no concubines in the late emperor's palace who have given birth to two emperor's brothers?" Concubine Yun also looked envious. Prince Gong's biological mother gave birth to a son and a daughter for the late emperor.

Therefore, Emperor Shunzhi had six daughters, almost all of whom had the same father and mother.

For concubines, or for women all over the world, being able to give birth is proof of being favored.

Otherwise, how could they count them all if the emperor had so many concubines?

"No!" Concubine Liu also said: "The emperor misses his old friendship and must be a little tolerant towards concubines who have children."

After all, she is the biological mother of the emperor's heir, and the emperor always has to take some care of her.

"When the eldest brother died in infancy, Concubine Ma Jia was also favored, but she was not as favored as Concubine Na La. After the death of the eldest brother, Concubine Ma Jia was as favored as Concubine Li and Concubine Na La. The concubines are on par with each other. Even the concubines Li and Nala have to retreat to a distant place."

How is this not nostalgia for old feelings?

"It is said that before Concubine Hadana entered the palace, the most favored concubines in the palace were Concubine Li and Concubine Wen?" Concubine Yun also asked. "After Concubine Hadana entered the palace, Concubine Wen's love became much less. Do you think Concubine Wen is not very successful?"

Concubine Yun couldn't tell what she was thinking, but there was definitely something strange about her.

After all, a favored concubine will become as unfavored as them. It was like a bird flying in the sky whose wings were suddenly clipped and fell into the mortal world to live the same life as them. This feeling may be a bit regretful, but more of it is expectation.

After all, they can stand on the same level. Whether it is comfort or charity, they can comment and comfort this person who used to be superior. "Shh!" Concubine Liu raised her eyes, looked around, and pulled Concubine Yun. "Miss Yuanyan is here to open the door. It's time for us to enter the main hall."

The concubines did not enter the main hall as soon as they arrived. Sometimes they came early and had to wait outside the main hall of Kunning Palace until the main hall door opened. Only then can they get in!
Qinrou is thinking, Concubine Yun and Concubine Liu, do they know she can hear them? But after listening to a lot of useless gossip, I just treated it as passing the time.

Concubine Niu Hulu has not arrived yet. The concubines had to wait a little longer. Concubine Niu Hulu was noble, so naturally she didn't have to arrive early.

The door of Kunning Palace opened, like a gorgeous cage. After being closed for a night, it was finally released to see the light of day.

The concubines entered the main hall of Kunning Palace in twos and threes, but also in a certain order.

Entering the main hall, everyone lined up. They were divided into two teams. A big chair was placed there on the left, showing pride and pride. It was the position of Concubine Niu Hulu.

Concubine Nala was as good as ever. Concubine Ma Jia was granted permission by the queen to raise her baby in her palace. Concubine Nala sat on the right hand side.

Everyone waited peacefully, including Concubine Hesheli. Although the queen takes care of her, she is not too unfair on the surface.

At this time, the passage of time seems to be extremely slow.

As time passed slowly, Concubine Niu Hulu arrived. The concubines saluted and greeted Concubine Niu Hulu as usual, and Concubine Niu Hulu also called out.

Finally, the queen came out, and all the concubines in the main hall saluted to greet her.

The queen was supported by Wan Yan and sat on the phoenix seat. She called out again and said: "Sisters, you have been waiting for a long time. Winter is coming soon. The weather is getting colder and colder. Your winter clothes have been rushed out by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. I have just Just looking at this, I might as well send it to you earlier."

The knitting room has work done all year round, because clothes for each season are made. But after they are made, the account books have to be sent to the queen for review one by one. After the queen checks them, the queen will instruct the Ministry of Internal Affairs to send them to the concubines of the palace.

"The Queen is kind-hearted." Concubine Li flattered her. "You have taken great trouble for your sisters."

"It's nothing here in this palace." The queen said, she smiled, "This is my responsibility."

The empress would rather be busy. If she were like the current empress dowager and the former empress, the Phoenix Seal is not in her hands, and she is not busy every day, but is always trembling and fearful, then what if she is not good?
Why should she be afraid?

Only with power can she, the queen, intimidate the harem.

Otherwise, no one in this harem would respect her as the queen. I'm afraid it's just a decoration!

The queen said: "I am thinking that the weather is getting colder and colder. Come again, Concubine Nala's belly is almost seven months old. It doesn't matter if there are more days or less. After I go back today, I will It's better to be born and raised in the palace! From now on, I won't have to worry about morning and dusk for now. I'll wait until you give birth to the emperor's brother and finish your confinement."

The queen behaved very kindly and seemed to be really happy. A good wife and a good queen are like that.

"This..." Concubine Nala might as well have said this to the queen, because she seemed to be too dizzy from the surprise. She hesitated for a while, and then said: "This slave is not yet seven months pregnant. The queen has taken good care of her. , the servant comes every morning and dusk to take care of himself, and the queen takes good care of her." Concubine Nala looked touched, "The queen is a blessed person, and the servant and the elder brother in her belly came to pay her respects, and still got the queen's love. Where is your blessing?"

"I should share the emperor's worries, as I should." the queen said. "You can take care of it with peace of mind and give birth to a fat and healthy emperor brother for the emperor."

(End of this chapter)