novelden Chapter 377 Kangxi Concubine Zhang
Chapter 377 Kangxi Concubine Zhang
The Queen originally looked down on Xue Li, but she was a little interested in Ma Jia.
After all, that look is real.
Because Xueli loved to eat, the little emperor ordered the imperial kitchen to serve her attentively.
Even if Xue Li occasionally served as the emperor in bed, she was still living a good life.
Da Niu and Cui'er disappeared among the concubines.
Xue Li takes care of her skin whenever she has nothing to do, and everyone thinks she has grown up.
And the queen began to exert her strength. After all, whatever she did was justified.
As time went by, the little emperor, with his desire to fight for power, became closer to the queen thanks to Sony's careful assistance.
Coupled with the secret skills learned by the queen, Kangxi became more concerned about the queen.
The New Year is coming soon.
In the fifth year of the reign of Emperor Kangxi (1666), there was severe political struggle within the previous dynasty.
In particular, the dispute over flag-sharing territory between the Bordered Yellow Banner represented by Oboi and the Plain White Banner.
This struggle not only involved the issue of land distribution, but also had a profound impact on the internal relations of the ruling class in the early Qing Dynasty.
In the end, Oboi gained the upper hand in the struggle, but Emperor Kangxi corrected this after he took power.
But at this time, Kangxi was angry and helpless.
Xue Li treated him like her son and coaxed him, occasionally holding him in her arms.
Perhaps it was because Kangxi's own mother died early, so the wet nurse did not dare to overstep the boundaries no matter how close she was to him.
Xue Li was still planning on taking the path of a charming girl, but accidentally took the path of a wet nurse.
Anyway, whenever little Kangxi was in a bad mood, he would come to Yiku Palace. Xue Li let him rest his head on her legs and close his eyes to take a nap.
Occasionally sing a few nursery rhymes~
Little Kangxi continued for a few days, and suddenly one day he touched her belly and whispered, "Qiongju, give me a child!"
"Okay! I will protect you and the child!" Xue Li got into the role very quickly.
Little Kangxi couldn't help laughing to himself.
"I will protect you and the child!"
Maybe it was the tenderness of the moment, or maybe it was the long-lost peace of mind he had.
Xueli knew that she had a place in his heart.
After all, no concubine dared to discuss state affairs, and the queen was on the same front with him.
It was just that Oboi brought him unspeakable pressure, and young Kangxi could not help but think of Xue Li's story.
"I control my own life……"
Kangxi calmed down and continued to practice Tai Chi with his court officials.
The Empress Dowager knew everything and was somewhat satisfied with Xue Li.
Many rewards were given to Xue Li one after another.
Of course, it did not include the Empress and Concubine Nianhulu.
At the end of the year, it’s time for the Golden Award Ceremony.
Ma Jia fainted at the banquet.
The Empress Dowager's unpleasant expression formed a sharp contrast with the Queen's hidden pride.
One is that he hates the private affairs of the harem being exposed in front of ministers and clan relatives. As the saying goes, it is a disgrace to others.
One is to expect a favorite concubine to be disliked by the Empress Dowager and the Emperor.
However, the news brought by Ma Jia's personal maid made the banquet lively.
"Your Highness, Your Highness, Your Highness, Your Highness! Our young lady is pregnant!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of the Empress Dowager and the Queen formed a sharp contrast again.
The Empress Dowager was so overjoyed that she was overwhelmed with joy. Even the Emperor was surprised.
The queen pulled the corners of her lips stiffly and almost laughed.
The whole banquet reached its climax!
The Grand Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager, the Emperor and the Empress successively presented rewards.
"Pregnant women have poor appetite. Your Majesty, how about installing a small kitchen in Zhongcui Palace?" The Empress Dowager couldn't help herself.
"Okay! Then I'll trouble Zi Tong!" The emperor said, looking at the queen on the side.
The queen finally adjusted after such a long time.
"Of course, I will make sure to arrange a good arrangement for her. This is the first in our royal family!"
The Empress Dowager was satisfied with the Queen's performance.
No matter whether it is sincere or fake, at least it looks good on the surface.
The Queen Mother smiled as if she didn't understand.
The little emperor went to Kunning Palace with great interest and discussed children with the queen all night.
The queen was a little jealous, but she still acted coquettishly to the emperor in a wronged manner.
"Your Majesty, when will our child come?"
The little emperor touched the queen's belly and became even more excited as he imagined it.
After all, he was well-versed in the Four Books and Five Classics, and the Han people valued the legitimate son of the empress.
That must be extraordinary!
The emperor and the empress gathered together awaiting the birth of their legitimate son, but soon a storm hit.
Because of this, the Queen was all smiles when she installed a small kitchen in Zhongcui Palace.
"Your Majesty, that's the eldest son!" Nanny Ma supported the queen with an anxious look on her face.
"Oh! You can get pregnant. But you also need to see if you can give birth to the baby. If you can give birth to the baby, you also need to see if you can raise it!"
The queen trimmed the flowers as if they were Ma Jia.
"What does the Queen mean?" Nanny Ma was a little confused.
"This palace has no interest in anything! The Empress Dowager alone will not make this palace interesting!"
As she spoke, the queen's face became increasingly gloomy.
"Then, what should we do?" Ma Ma frowned and looked impatient.
"Oh! My Mafa has worked so hard for so long, not to make wedding dresses for others!" The queen smiled brightly, and her childish face was full of determination.
Soon, the small kitchen in Zhongcui Palace was arranged.
The Empress Dowager was afraid that Ma Jia had no experience, so she specially arranged for a nanny in the palace.
When the news came out, Sydney was normal as usual.
Even the Queen sneered and Ma Ma looked gloomy.
"The Empress Dowager says every day that she loves you like her granddaughter, but this is clearly a sign that she is on guard against us!"
"Oh! Her granddaughter... She doesn't even have feelings for her own daughter, let alone me!"
The queen covered her face with a handkerchief and carefully mixed the spices.
During this period, the Queen's flowing rewards were delivered to Zhongcui Palace.
The emperor was satisfied and became closer to the queen.
"Zi Tong, your palace is almost empty!" Kangxi pulled her, his eyes full of affection.
"Your Majesty, that is my child too. Isn't it normal for me to pay more attention to him? Besides, as the Empress, I have to set a good example for the rest of the harem! I can't let Your Majesty be distracted."
The queen's eyes were full of love, and because of this, the emperor was keen to have a son with the queen every day.
When the Empress Dowager learned what the Queen had done, she was also satisfied.
The New Year passed quickly.
Ma Jia's pregnancy was not easy.
He looked weak and haggard, but it was Nanny Naren who took care of him every day.
During this period, young palace maids were selected to enter the palace, and some older palace maids were also released.
Among them, a palace maid left Zhongcui Palace.
When the palace maid left, she took a look at the daffodils in Ma Jia's room.
Because daffodils are elegant and beautiful like fairies.
When Kangxi met Ma Jia for the first time, she was standing so gracefully outside the palace gate.
In the candlelight, Ma Jia was as beautiful as a goddess.
Kangxi immediately composed a poem: "Daffodils".
"Ice and snow refine the skin and jade,
Miaogu Mountain stands tall and graceful.
The flowers are only outside the window.
Then we have to move it to a desk room."