PFC Chapter 350 Rong Kanxiao Zhang Nanxi's decisive move
Chapter 350 Rong Kanxiao Zhang Nanxi's decisive move
Shi Nanxi didn't know what Shi Rongyue was thinking. After leading the concubines to perform the three-bow and nine-kowtow ceremony to the empress dowager, she finally finished her New Year's Day itinerary. However, she had just returned to Chuxiu Palace and had not had time to rest when she heard Xiao Ruzi come in and report:
"Your Majesty, Madam Shi and Concubine Shi request to see you."
Shi Nanxi, who was lying on the couch, looked up in surprise.
Why are Shimu and Shi Rongyue here?
Although it's not evening yet, it's already afternoon. After a tiring day, why don't they go back to rest but come to see her?
There is something fishy going on. Shi Nanxi narrowed her eyes and came to a conclusion, but she did not show any expression on her face and ordered:
"Invite them in."
Shi Nanxi sat up and looked at Shi Mu and Shi Rongyue who came in. They both bowed after entering.
"I, your humble servant, pay my respects to the Imperial Concubine Xian and wish you a happy new year."
Shi Nanxi glanced at the two of them, her mind was in turmoil, but a smile was on her face.
"Let's celebrate together. Happy New Year. Mother, elder sister, no need to be polite. Get up quickly. Mother, father, brother, and family, how are you?"
Shi Mu sat down, followed by Shi Rongyue who was helped to sit down by Nanny Gu.
"Thank you for your concern, Concubine Xian. Your father, brother, and family are all doing well. But we miss you so much."
Shi Mu said polite words.
Shi Nanxi also followed suit and was polite. She wanted to see what these two people were going to do today.
After waiting for a while, Shi Rongyue couldn't wait any longer. She wanted to see Shi Nanxi's expression change so much that she suddenly changed the subject.
"Sister, my mother and I came here specially not only to wish you a happy new year, but also because I heard a piece of news unexpectedly. I'm in a hurry to tell you. This is why I'm asking for a meeting at this time. This matter is very important and it concerns your exclusive favor."
Shi Rongyue's words were very serious.
Shi Nanxi raised her eyebrows. It turned out that he had a purpose. But what kind of news was it? And was it related to her exclusive favor?
"Oh, what's the news?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Shi Rongyue couldn't wait to speak.
"It's like this. When I came out of my changed clothes just now, I accidentally heard someone say that a white tribe came from the outer vassal this year. The white tribe wanted to rely on the Qing Dynasty and wanted to present the most beautiful woman in their tribe to the emperor. I was worried about you when I heard it, so I hurried over here."
However, although she said she was worried, her tone couldn't conceal the gloating. Her eyes were fixed on Shi Nanxi's face, and she saw that her expression changed.
Shi Nanxi really didn't know about this news. The White Tribe presented the most beautiful woman? She couldn't help but frown.
Kangxi must have known why she didn't receive the news, and the fact that Shi Rongyue heard it by accident meant that even if the news was very secret, it was impossible for her, as a noble concubine, to not receive any news at all.
So what was going on? Did Kangxi deliberately keep it from her? Or was there something she didn't know?
Seeing Shi Nanxi's expression change, Shi Rongyue felt as refreshed as drinking ice water in the dog days of summer. Hahaha, he must be anxious now.
She was wrong before. Shi Nanxi was indeed good-looking, young and fresh, and had some skills. That was why Kangxi doted on her more.
Wasn’t the Eighth Prince’s biological mother, Concubine Liang, also favored by Emperor Kangxi because of her beauty? Shi Nanxi was just favored for a little longer.
Kangxi was the emperor, and he was famous for having many women. How could he really only be with Shi Nanxi?
Now we have the most beautiful woman in the White Tribe. Once she enters the palace, let’s see how proud Shi Nanxi will be.
Thinking of Shi Nanxi's sadness and her loss of her exclusive favor, Shi Rongyue felt excited as if he had been electrocuted.
This is how it should be. They are all princesses of the Shi family. Why is it that only Shi Nanxi enjoys unlimited glory and is favored by Emperor Kangxi alone, while she is not favored by the Fourth Prince and has to feel all kinds of aggrieved.
"Your Highness, don't you know either? I've also heard that the most beautiful lady presented to us is so beautiful that it's hard to describe. It's also said that any man who takes one look at her will fall in love with her, and no man will be immune."
At this point, Shi Rongyue seemed to feel that he had said too much. He looked at Shi Nanxi cautiously and said hypocritically:
"Your Majesty, I also heard others say this. Maybe they are exaggerating. Your Majesty, don't worry too much..."
Shi Nanxi suppressed her thoughts and looked at Shi Rongyue. It turned out that this person came here specifically to gloat over other people's misfortunes. She said calmly:
"I have nothing to worry about. As the highest-ranking imperial concubine in the harem, I need to handle palace affairs, serve the emperor, accept visits from the imperial concubines, and be filial to the empress dowager. I am too busy to worry about the beauty presented to me."
Pretending, still pretending, now he must be extremely worried. Shi Rongyue looked at Shi Nanxi's delicate face, sneered in his heart, but said:
"That's good. I'm worried about you. The beauties presented to you are no different from the concubines selected to enter the palace. It's hard for the emperor to refuse. If that happens, you won't be favored by the emperor. You know, I and my mother's family are very happy that you are favored by the emperor. Now everyone outside the palace knows your name."
Humph, no matter how glorious you are now, you will be so miserable when you lose favor.
"Yes, madam, your elder sister is also worried about you. She herself is pregnant. You must thank her."
Shi Mu also took over the topic at this time, looked at Shi Rongyue with heartache and love, and then said to Shi Nanxi:
"Besides, what your elder sister said makes sense. The White Tribe presented the beauty to the Qing Dynasty because they wanted to be attached to the Qing Dynasty. It is a matter of state affairs. The Emperor will definitely take her into the harem. Don't take advantage of the favor and become arrogant. As a concubine, you should be magnanimous and persuade the Emperor to treat everyone equally and not interfere in the harem."
Shi Nanxi held the teacup and listened to Shi Mu's long chatter. When she finished, she gently put down the teacup.
There was a slight clicking sound as the porcelain hit the table. The hall suddenly became quiet. Shi Nanxi looked at Shi Mu with a half-smile:
"Mother, are you teaching me how to do things?"
Shi Mu's body stiffened, and she just then remembered that her second daughter was no longer the same as before, but in a flash she became righteous again.
"I dare not, but I am doing this for your majesty's sake. In the past, because you were weak and lived in a farm in the suburbs all year round, I was unable to teach you the virtues and rules of a woman. Now that you are lucky enough to enter the palace and become your majesty, there are some rules that you do not understand, and I am kindly reminding you."
"Yes, sister, mother is doing this for your own good, don't blame her." Shi Rongyue also followed suit and advised:
"The White Tribe's most beautiful woman is related to the court. You must not act capriciously. If you affect the court affairs, the imperial censors will impeach you again."
Shi Nanxi had a smile on her face, but there was no smile in her eyes.
"Are you done?" she asked softly.
Shi's mother wiped the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief and stopped talking. Shi Rongyue also held her belly and stopped talking.
"Then it's my turn to speak."
Shi Nanxi smiled slightly:
"Last time, I asked Hongying to pass a message to my mother, but I think she forgot it. I just wonder if Father knows how the people in the Guarjia Palace are in the hands of my eldest sister, or if the head of the Guarjia clan also knows about this matter?"
When these words were spoken, Shi's mother was stunned, then she lowered her head in panic. Shi Rongyue also felt a little guilty, and her eyes were wandering.
Shi Nanxi raised her lips slightly, smiled softly and said:
"I don't like others to tell me how to do things. Mother and elder sister, don't forget this next time. Well, I'm tired, and mother and elder sister are also tired after a day. Let's go back to the palace and have a good rest, Hongying."
The next moment, Hongying came out with a smile and made a gesture to see Shimu and Shi Rongyue off.
Seeing this, Shi Mu and Shi Rongyue had no choice but to get up and take their leave in anger. They left in disgrace, hoping to see Shi Nanxi fall out of favor.
After the others left, Shi Nanxi stopped smiling and became expressionless.