PFC Chapter 370: 2 Options to Bribe Kangxi
Chapter 370: 2 Options to Bribe Kangxi
The first option was that Shi Nanxi reported to Kangxi that Concubine Nianhulu was imprisoned in Yongshou Palace and was not allowed to leave, but this had nothing to do with other concubines in the palace, as they still had to pay their respects and go in and out on a daily basis, so he requested that she be moved to the empty Changchun Palace.
Changchun Palace had no master in charge, and it just so happened that Concubine Su had a princess who was qualified to be promoted to concubine and the master of Changchun Palace.
The benefits are obvious. Concubine Su can directly become the master of the palace she has always dreamed of, and she can also move to another palace without being controlled by Concubine Nianhulu.
The second option is to not move for the time being and wait for the selection in two years. Shi Nanxi will petition Emperor Kangxi for favor, and Concubine Su can be promoted and move to the palace legitimately.
The reason for taking a detour was to prevent Concubine Nianhulu from discovering Concubine Su's betrayal, and also to worry that if the matter was exposed, Concubine Su's family outside the palace would be retaliated against by Nianhulu.
But two years later, the Emperor showed favor and allowed Concubine Su to be promoted and move to the palace legitimately, which would not arouse the suspicion and hatred of Concubine Nianhulu.
Although being cautious is cautious, it also carries risks. What if Shi Nanxi does not acknowledge this promise two years later and does not report it to Emperor Kangxi, or what if Shi Nanxi herself falls out of favor two years later and fails to accomplish this task? In that case, Concubine Su will suffer a great loss.
So both options have their own advantages, it depends on what Concubine Su chooses. She has not given a response so far.
"I was just about to report this to the Majesty,"
Hongying heard this and said:
"Lady Su chose to wait two years for the selection, and then let the natural course of advancement and move to the palace take its course."
Shi Nanxi raised her eyebrows:
"Have a vision."
Don't think that Concubine Nianhulu was demoted and imprisoned, but she was still a legitimate concubine. With the support of the Nianhulu family and the tenth prince as her son, it was easy for her to deal with a small noble.
The benefits are tempting and the food tastes delicious, but you also have to consider whether you will be poisoned.
"I think so too."
Hongying continued:
"Previous news said that Concubine Su wanted to be promoted to Concubine, and the reason she joined Concubine Niuhulu was to get promoted. At that time, I thought Concubine Su would choose the first option, but I didn't expect her to choose the second one."
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"To be able to give birth to the sixth princess when the emperor was young and successfully raise her, how could Concubine Su be a simple person?"
After confirming the news, Shi Nanxi took a pot of milk tea and got on the sedan chair to go to the Qianqing Palace.
Qianqing Palace
Kangxi was discussing matters with his ministers inside. Liang Jiugong was standing outside the door holding Fochen. He saw from afar a sedan chair being carried in. He wondered which lady would come to the Qianqing Palace at this time. He didn't know that the emperor handled government affairs at this time every day.
The reason why he didn't think of Concubine Xian was because Concubine Xian preferred to walk, and rarely came to the Qianqing Palace on her own initiative, except for weather reasons such as rain and snow.
Until the sedan chair got closer and closer and Shi Nanxi's face appeared, Liang Jiugong was stunned at first, then he was startled and quickly walked up to her.
"Empress Xian, why are you here?"
Shi Nanxi smiled gently, and when the sedan chair stopped, she got off and said kindly:
"It's still very cold in February. I thought that the emperor was working hard to handle government affairs, so I came to give him a pot of milk tea to warm him up."
As he spoke, he glanced at the open hall and heard a faint voice coming from inside, and then said:
"Is the emperor busy? I'll just go to the side hall and wait for him."
Liang Jiugong heard this and said quickly:
"Your Majesty, wait a moment. The Emperor will surely be happy to know that you care so much about him. I will go in and report to you right away."
If it was another concubine, he would simply ask her to wait in the side hall.
But Concubine Xian is not an ordinary person. If he doesn't report it immediately, the emperor will know and will definitely be dissatisfied with him. That little bastard Li Dequan has been eyeing her covetously.
Shi Nanxi nodded slightly. Hongying, who was holding a box, stood beside her. The master and servant watched Liang Jiugong leave.
Inside the hall, Kangxi was discussing the matter of Galdan with important cabinet ministers. The eldest prince, the crown prince, and the third prince were also present.
At this time, Liang Jiugong walked in. Everyone stopped talking at the same time. Liang Jiugong stepped forward and whispered in the emperor's ear that Concubine Xian was here.
Kangxi heard this and immediately said:
"We'll discuss this another day."
The important ministers and princes looked at each other silently, then retreated together. When they retreated to the door, they saw Concubine Xian standing in the corridor.
Everyone immediately realized that it was Concubine Xian who had arrived. Their name was well-known in the court.
Several important officials, as outsiders, lowered their heads quickly after taking a look, bowed silently and retreated. The three eldest princes, led by the crown prince, stepped forward to pay their respects to Shi Nanxi.
"Greetings to Mother Xian, may Mother Xian be blessed."
Facing three tall and strong men called E'niang, two of whom were older than her, and even the youngest, the Third Prince, was only one year younger than her. Shi Nanxi was very calm. She said in a gentle voice:
"Prince, please get up quickly. The eldest and third princes should also get up quickly."
The three princes stood up. The crown prince was okay, but the eldest prince and the third prince seldom met Concubine Xian in private. At this moment, they couldn't help but secretly look at her.
Shi Nanxi felt it, but didn't care. At this time, Liang Jiugong came out holding Fochen and made a please gesture to Shi Nanxi.
"Empress Xian, the Emperor invites you in."
Upon hearing this, Shi Nanxi nodded slightly to the prince and the other two, then stepped over the threshold.
When Shi Nanxi's figure disappeared at the entrance of the palace, the eldest prince withdrew his gaze and looked at the prince, saying meaningfully:
"The Emperor is becoming more and more fond of Concubine Xian!"
The prince gathered his sleeves, his expression unchanged, looking gentle, reserved and noble.
"As sons, we should not discuss the emperor's affairs."
The eldest prince immediately smiled and said:
"What the second prince said is true. It was the eldest brother who overstepped his authority."
The Third Prince looked at his two brothers and said in a gentle voice:
"Brother, Prince Second Brother, this is the Palace of Heavenly Purity, let's retreat quickly."
"Third brother is right."
After hearing this, the prince raised his peach blossom eyes and was the first to leave. The eldest prince snorted when he saw this, wondering why a younger brother should walk in front of him when he was obviously the eldest brother. He then left as well.
The third prince touched his nose and quickly caught up with his two brothers.
On the other side, Shi Nanxi took the box from Hongying's hand when she entered the room. After entering the room and turning left, she saw Kangxi sitting in front of the dragon table waiting for her. She smiled and walked forward.
"Have I disturbed the Emperor?"
When Kangxi saw the little girl holding the box in her hand, he stood up, walked around the dragon table and came forward, taking the box with one hand and holding the little girl's hand with the other.
"I am so happy that Nanxi is here, how could I disturb her?"
He was telling the truth. The little girl seldom came to the Qianqing Palace on her own initiative. He was really happy that she came this once.
Shi Nanxi did not refuse. She felt a little more relaxed when her hands were free, and her hands were also wrapped by the big hands.
"That's good."
As they were talking, they came to the kang couch and sat on either side. Kangxi opened the box and took out a small pot. Smelling the milky aroma from the pot, he raised his eyebrows and smiled:
"Nanxi, seeing how hard I've worked, specially sent me some milk tea to help me replenish my energy?"
Shi Nanxi held her cheek and said with a smile:
"You are wrong. This pot of milk tea is for me to bribe the emperor."
"Bribe me?"
Kangxi became interested. He put down his milk tea, slowly stroked his jade ring, and said in a serious tone:
"A pot of milk tea cannot bribe me."
Shi Nanxi's almond-shaped eyes curved and she said calmly:
"What about adding seduction?"
When Kangxi heard the word "seduction", his eyes suddenly changed.