PFC Chapter 335: One Strike to Hit the Split Plan
Chapter 335: One Strike to Hit the Split Plan
After leaving the Qianqing Palace, Shi Nanxi did not return to the palace immediately. Instead, she put on a cloak, held a hand warmer, and strolled to the Imperial Garden.
"Your Majesty, weren't you too direct in your complaint just now? Will the Emperor misunderstand you?"
Hongying held the empress's arm, feeling a little worried, afraid that the emperor would think that the empress had just become a noble concubine and was targeting the concubines in the harem, especially Concubine Xi, who was related to the crown prince.
Shinanxi looked at the snow-covered rockery, pavilions, flowers, plants and trees in the Imperial Garden and felt that there was a unique kind of quiet beauty. He stopped to appreciate them from time to time, with a very leisurely attitude.
"I have been bullied to the point of being bullied. Why should I complain in a tactful way?"
As she spoke, she stopped under a plum tree, looked at the red plum blossoms blooming proudly in the snow, her voice soft but firm.
"Besides, the emperor won't misunderstand. You have to know that as an emperor, the most taboo thing for the emperor is to conceal things. Sometimes the more direct and aboveboard you are, the more satisfied the emperor will be. On the contrary, being sneaky and covering up things will arouse suspicion and dislike."
There is another thing that Shi Nanxi didn't say. Kangxi was an emperor and was naturally suspicious. If you make a roundabout complaint, he will tend to overthink things.
Upon hearing this, Hongying thought about what the Empress said, and then thought about the Emperor's attitude. It seemed to be the case, so she nodded immediately in acceptance.
"That's good. I don't want the queen to have a grudge against the emperor because of others."
She thought of something and said:
"By the way, Madam, which concubines will be on the list this time? Will Noble Consort Niuhulu, Consort Hui, Consort Guo Luoluo, and Consort Wu be on the list? Especially Noble Consort Niuhulu, Consort Guo Luoluo, and Consort Wu."
Hongying snorted coldly when she thought of these three people. One of them came to pay her respects this morning in an attempt to embarrass the empress, and the other two were the masterminds behind the previous adultery incident. She didn't want these three to be conferred titles.
Hearing this, Shi Nanxi retracted her gaze, hugged the hand warmer, felt the temperature from the hand warmer, her eyes deepened, she thought of something, and raised the corners of her lips and said:
"I don't know about others, but Concubine Niuhulu will not do anything. Although I didn't mention her when I filed the complaint today, the emperor will definitely investigate after I leave, considering his temper. The emperor must also know about the greetings this morning."
Hongying's eyes suddenly brightened.
"Yes, I almost didn't expect it. I was worried just now that you have just been promoted to Imperial Concubine. Although you have one more title than Imperial Concubine Niuhulu, you are not as experienced as her. In addition, if she takes another step forward or has one more title after the six palaces are promoted, it will be disadvantageous for you."
Shi Nanxi held the hand warmer and raised her eyebrows.
"Others always say that I am a vixen and that I seduced the emperor. Now I will seduce them."
"Hehe, your Majesty did the right thing."
Hongying supports her own queen.
Shi Nanxi gathered her sleeves and continued walking towards the path ahead, then slowly talked to Hongying about Concubine Guo Luoluo and Concubine Wu.
"How could I forget those two? However, they are not like Consort Nianhulu. They have become more cautious since the last incident and are not prone to making a move. They have been in the palace for many years and have a strong foundation. They have many children. They may seem to have lost the emperor's favor, but in fact, as long as they do not commit unforgivable crimes, they will be fine with their children."
At this time, Nanny Yang, who had been silent all this time, spoke in agreement:
"Your Majesty is right. We must not act rashly, especially since Your Majesty is now the only one favored by the harem and is in the limelight. I don't know how many people are watching You secretly, hoping that You will make a mistake and take you down when they get the chance."
Shi Nanxi glanced at Nanny Yang and nodded slightly:
"Mammy is right. I cannot act rashly, but I will not forget what those two did to me. As the saying goes, it is never too late for a gentleman to take revenge. I have plenty of time to wait."
Shi Nanxi's watery almond eyes flashed a dark light, and she said softly:
"Wait for an opportunity, an opportunity to strike with one strike."
Then the master and his two servants changed the topic and chatted as they walked.
At this moment, Shi Nanxi suddenly stopped in front of a rockery. Hongying was about to speak when she saw this, but Shi Nanxi immediately waved her hand to signal her not to speak.
Hongying followed the Empress's gaze and was very smart. She immediately swallowed the words that were about to come out of her mouth and held her breath.
Shi Nanxi then listened attentively and heard a faint conversation between two people behind the rockery.
"Sixth Princess, are you worried about Concubine Guo?" a middle-aged female voice came.
Soon, the childish voice of the Sixth Princess sounded:
"Noble Lady Guo is my biological mother. Although I moved into the prince's residence when I was six years old, I remember the love my mother gave me. When she is sad, I am naturally worried."
"Do you think my mother really can't be promoted to the rank of imperial concubine? This way, I can often return to my mother and serve her filially."
"The Sixth Princess is truly filial. Concubine Guo will definitely be relieved to know this. However, just as Nanny Xia said, only one sister can hold a high position in the Emperor's palace. Since your aunt is a concubine in the Yikun Palace, Concubine Guo will not be able to stand out."
The middle-aged maid thought of something and sighed:
"If your brother hadn't died young, according to Concubine Guo Luoluo's analysis, maybe Concubine Guo could have really taken this opportunity to be promoted to Concubine."
When Shi Nanxi outside the rockery heard this, her eyes flickered slightly. The Sixth Princess was very disappointed, but still didn't want to miss this opportunity.
"No, this is a rare opportunity to be the Grand Conferred Officer of the Six Consorts. It is not my nature to give up without fighting for my mother. If I cannot get it after trying my best, I will not regret it after trying my best."
"Sixth Princess is smart. You are right. Even if we fail to obtain it, we will not lose anything."
When the two came out from behind the rockery, Shi Nanxi and his servant had already left. Seeing that there was no one around, Hongying lowered her voice and said:
"Your Majesty, that person just now should be the Sixth Princess of Concubine Guo. Is she trying to fight for the title for Concubine Guo?"
Shi Nanxi narrowed her eyes:
"Based on the conversation, it should be. He is such a smart, brave and filial child." She said with appreciation in her tone.
"But what her palace maid said is correct. With Concubine Guo Luoluo around, Concubine Guo will never be able to make a name for herself."
Hongying was puzzled.
When Shi Nanxi heard this, an idea suddenly occurred to her.
Yes, she could do nothing to Concubine Guo Luoluo, but she could disintegrate Concubine Guo Luoluo from within. She was just looking for an opportunity to deal a fatal blow to Concubine Guo Luoluo, and now the opportunity has come.
"Empress?" Seeing that the Empress didn't speak for a long time, Hongying couldn't help but remind her softly.
Shi Nanxi smiled and waved her hand, motioning Hongying and Yang Ma to come forward. She whispered to them for a while and finally reminded them:
"If you don't want to be caught, the best way is to not do it. Go back and find a way to leak the news to Wupin's people without leaving any trace."
At this point, Shi Nanxi's mouth curled up into an interested smile:
"I think Concubine Wu must hate Concubine Guo Luoluo to the core for causing her to be demoted and deprived of her title. If she has the chance to take revenge, Concubine Wu will definitely not let it go. We will just be the ones who take advantage of it."
Hongying and Nanny Yang's eyes suddenly lit up when they heard this.
"Great! Your Majesty is wise."
Shi Nanxi had solved a problem and was in a good mood. Then he thought of something, turned around and changed direction.
"Let's go to the South Third House to visit the Fourteenth Princess."