frightfiction Chapter 330: The Six Palaces Are Conferred
Chapter 330: The Six Palaces Are Conferred
The other people present were also looking at Concubine Xian at the top, wondering what she meant.
Shi Nanxi shook her head. This scene made Concubine Niuhulu's expression freeze. She was about to say something, but Shi Nanxi did not give Concubine Niuhulu a chance to speak. She opened her mouth and uttered something shocking, which shocked all the concubines in the room.
"Originally, the matter had just been decided, and I had just heard about it, but I didn't expect to receive a request from Concubine Yuan today, so I had to reveal the news in advance..."
Shi Nanxi smiled slightly:
"Look, the New Year is coming soon. This year, the weather has been good, the Qing Dynasty is peaceful, and the emperor is in a good mood. Thinking about the sisters in the harem who have served the emperor and are filial to the empress dowager, he decided to confer titles on the six palaces. So I thought that Concubine Yuan might be able to raise the fourteenth princess herself, without me, an outsider, and that's why I smiled!"
After saying that, he picked up the teacup and took a sip calmly.
However, all the concubines below were no longer calm.
The emperor wants to confer titles on the six palaces?
real or fake?
Everybody became excited. Those who were of high birth, had children, or had been favored before, their eyes lit up and they looked determined to win.
At this moment, they are eager to know whether the news is true. If it is true, are they on the list of those who will be conferred titles in the six palaces?
Even though they don't have any status, background, or merits, those who have been in the palace for a long time can't help but hold on to a faint hope. Even if they have no merits, they have worked hard, right? Maybe they are on the list?
There were also those who were quick-witted and thought that since the New Year had not yet arrived and the list had not been released, they could find ways to add themselves to the list.
For example, mobilizing family power, or pleasing the emperor, and now there is a big thick leg in front of you that you can hug, that is Concubine Xian.
You see, since Imperial Concubine Xian knew the news of the promotion of the six palaces in advance and she is so favored, if you can please Imperial Concubine Xian, you may be able to be included in the promotion list.
As a result, Noble Concubine Yuan and Noble Concubine Nianhulu were blatantly ignored. Now everyone's future was more important. No one cared about who would raise the Fourteenth Princess. Everyone asked Shi Nanxi about the truth of the news.
"Empress Xian, is the news true? Is the Emperor really going to confer titles on the six palaces?"
"Has the list of the six concubines to be appointed by Consort Xian been finalized?"
"Who are the people on Concubine Xian's list?"
Questions came one after another, and even the high-ranking concubines couldn't remain calm. Who didn't want to climb up? Noble ladies wanted to become concubines, concubines wanted to become imperial concubines, and concubines wanted to become noble concubines.
Even Concubine Nianhulu, whose performance was interrupted, had forgotten her own plans. If the six palaces were really conferred titles, would she be canonized as Imperial Noble Concubine? Even if she was not Imperial Noble Concubine, she would at least have to be given a title, right?
In this way, she would not be half a head shorter than Shi Nanxi. Concubine Yuan, who was kneeling on the ground, felt her ears buzzing.
What did Concubine Xian mean when she said that she might be able to raise the Fourteenth Princess herself? Did she mean that she would be promoted to a concubine this time?
Thinking of this possibility, Concubine Yuan's heart beat as if a motor had been turned on, and it began to thump wildly.
But she is a concubine, the mistress of a palace. She can live in a palace alone and raise the Fourteenth Princess herself. Why should she follow Concubine Nianhulu's instructions and give the Fourteenth Princess to Concubine Xian for adoption?
With the Fourteenth Princess around and herself being the master of a palace, the Emperor would come to visit occasionally just for the sake of the Fourteenth Princess. In this way, she wouldn't have to move to Chuxiu Palace and gain favor under the nose of Concubine Xian.
Yes, she admitted that she had just heard Concubine Nianhulu suggest that she move to Chuxiu Palace in Yongshou Palace. It flashed through her mind that if she really went to Chuxiu Palace, she would be able to see the emperor more often, and perhaps she could regain the emperor's favor.
But now, perhaps she could have the best of all worlds: she could raise the Fourteenth Princess herself, regain the Emperor's favor, and not have to move to another palace and offend Concubine Xian.
Concubine Yuan couldn't help but blush, and her heart was more excited than ever before.
Shi Nanxi looked at the expressions of the crowd and thought to himself, as expected, these people must be excited when the matter of conferring the title on the six palaces came out.
In fact, she only knew about this matter last night. Last night, Kangxi had tormented her so much that she was almost falling apart. She was in a daze. At that time, she heard Kangxi whisper in her ear that the New Year was coming soon and he wanted to add to the joy by conferring titles on the six palaces.
Her drowsy brain suddenly woke up, Kangxi hugged her and explained to her in detail:
"Since I ascended the throne, I have only conferred titles on the six palaces twice. One was in the sixteenth year of Kangxi's reign, and the other was in the twentieth year of Kangxi's reign. Until today, in the thirtieth year of Kangxi's reign, there have been ten whole years without conferring titles on the six palaces. This time, the main reason for conferring titles on the six palaces is because there are no high-ranking concubines left, and there is one more thing..."
Kangxi lowered his head and kissed the little girl's forehead in his arms, and said in a low and magnetic voice:
"I know that as an emperor, I should treat all concubines equally, but I can't control my heart. I love Nanxi and only want to be with her. I don't want anyone else to come between us. I want to compensate other concubines in the palace by making such a great appointment of six palaces. Please don't misunderstand me."
"…Your Majesty, you, you…"
Shi Nanxi was completely awake. She had never expected that Kangxi would suddenly show his exclusive love for her. Her wish was suddenly fulfilled. She buried herself deeply in Kangxi's arms and said without hesitation:
"Of course I won't misunderstand. I have already snatched you away, so it is only right that I compensate you sisters."
She would not feel guilty because Kangxi favored her alone, causing other concubines to be left alone in empty rooms. They entered the palace to compete for favor, and everyone did it based on their own abilities. Why should she feel guilty for being favored by herself based on her own abilities?
Shi Nanxi pulled herself away from her memories, looked at the countless pairs of piercing eyes below, smiled, and said affirmatively:
"The emperor told me personally last night, the news is true. As for the list of names, the emperor didn't tell me, so I don't know."
As soon as these words were spoken, the scene became completely noisy, and the concubines began to discuss the news of enthroning the six palaces, who would be enthroned, and whether they would be enthroned.
Shi Nanxi glanced at everyone, and finally looked at Concubine Yuan who was still kneeling on the ground, and glanced at Hongying.
This time, Hongying finally helped Concubine Yuan up. Concubine Yuan stood up, but her eyes were still looking at Shi Nanxi at the top. She couldn't help but ask excitedly:
"My Lady Concubine Xian, is what you just said true? Can I really raise the Fourteenth Princess myself? Will I be one of the concubines in the Six Palaces?"
After hearing this, the noisy room quieted down and everyone looked at Concubine Xian, waiting for her answer.
Shi Nanxi still looked easy to talk to, and said in a gentle voice:
"I have said that I only know the news of the six palaces being conferred titles, but I do not know the names of the names. However, I have seen that you have fourteen princesses and have made contributions to the expansion of the royal family, so I have some guesses..."
As he spoke, he turned his gaze to Consort Niuhulu and smiled slightly:
"Why don't you ask Imperial Concubine Niuhulu to ask the Emperor for a title for you? After all, she is your mistress and she cares for and loves the Fourteenth Princess so much. I think Imperial Concubine Niuhulu will definitely ask the Emperor for a concubine title for you."
The unconcerned Concubine Niuhulu's face suddenly changed when she heard this. However, before she could find an excuse to refuse this matter, she heard Shi Nanxi say again:
"Lady Yuan, why don't you quickly beg Concubine Niuhulu for help? After all, Concubine Niuhulu is also kind and benevolent!"
After saying this, Concubine Yuan really kowtowed and asked Concubine Nianhulu to come. Shi Nanxi smiled, thinking that this was called giving someone a taste of their own medicine.