The Virtuous Concubine

Kangxi glanced at the two palace maids, and saw that they had beautiful faces and skin as white as snow. Although they had traces of tears, they looked even more pitiful. There was still a hint of youthfulness and shyness between their eyebrows.

Kangxi's heart could not help but move slightly, and he coughed lightly and said, "Then I will do as my beloved concubine says."

The imperial concubine then breathed a sigh of relief and left with the help of her trusted palace maid.

So the two maids began to serve tremblingly. Their hearts were in their throats. If they didn't satisfy the emperor today...

Kangxi half-closed his eyes, his expression showing a hint of fatigue and relaxation.

The next day, the news spread throughout the palace.

Some people laughed at the Imperial Concubine for being out of favor and having to resort to this last resort, while others laughed at Concubine De, saying that even though she turned over the card, she was still snatched away by someone else in the end.

Concubine Yi was applying nail polish in the palace facing the light, and said sarcastically: "This imperial concubine, in order to keep the emperor, she really did everything she could."

Lady Guo Luoluo was embroidering a handkerchief nearby and said calmly, "Sister, please don't say that. Be careful, there are ears behind the wall."

Concubine Yi snorted coldly, "What are you afraid of? Everyone in the palace knows what she is thinking. As for Concubine De, I don't know if she really doesn't care or is just pretending not to care."

The concubines were talking about it in private, each with their own thoughts. But when Malu heard these gossips, he just smiled and continued to live his life in the palace.

Nalan Rongruo was the most anxious, he had been feeling very bad recently. His father had forced the marriage, no matter how he resisted it was useless. Mingzhu seemed determined to finalize his marriage, and even threatened to ask the emperor to grant the marriage.

In the palace, Concubine Hui, who was supported by the Nalan family, has now become Noble Lady Hui. It is still such an obvious frame-up, but the emperor just doesn't investigate. The eldest prince's status has also plummeted, causing Ming Xiang to have some difficulties in the previous dynasty.

This is probably the reason why Prime Minister Ming wanted to finalize the marriage. A powerful in-law could help the Nalan family get out of their current predicament.

Moreover, recently, the Emperor abandoned Concubine De and rushed to stay overnight in the Imperial Concubine's palace. The news that he even had sex with two young palace maids was widely circulated.

Although these two palace maids had not been given any official position by the emperor and were not a cause for concern, Concubine De would definitely not look good.

Rong Ruo was also very worried about this matter. He was also a man, and he felt heartbroken when Malu was favored, but if Malu was not favored and suffered injustice in the palace, he would be the first one who could not bear it.

Nalan Rongruo was in a state of worry in his house. He sighed to his brother Nalan Rongde, "She is not my love, how can this marriage be possible?"

Rong De advised: "Brother, how can you disobey your parents' orders? Just obey them. When your new sister-in-law comes home, you can bring in your favorite one. We are a big family, and we can afford to support her."

Nalan Rongruo said resolutely: "I would rather die than obey."

Seeing that Rong De wanted to persuade him again, he drove his brother out directly: "Alright, alright, I came to you to tell you my secrets in person, and you came here to be my lobbyist! This is not something that can be easily compromised. There is only that one person in my heart, and I will never let her down."

Rong De was also a little angry. How could his brother be so ungrateful? He said angrily, "Can you become a monk and keep your chastity for a woman?"

What responded to Rong De was the closing of the study door.

When Concubine Hui in the palace learned that the Nalan family wanted to find an opportunity to ask the Emperor for a marriage between Nalan Rongruo and the daughter of the Governor-General of Guangdong and Guangxi, she was secretly saddened, thinking that she had fallen out of favor and might not be able to help.

Concubine Hui sat alone in her bedroom, tears in her eyes, and murmured to herself, "I used to be so glorious, but now I can't even help with my family's marriage."

Her personal maid comforted her, "My lady, don't be too sad. Maybe there will be a chance for recovery."

Concubine Hui smiled bitterly and said, "A turning point? In my current situation, there is no chance of a turning point."

Concubine Hui raised her hand to wipe away the tears from her eyes and said with a sad look, "I have long been despised by the Emperor in this palace, so how can I help my mother's family?"

The palace maid was also a little nervous. Why was her queen still not used to her status as a noble lady and couldn't change her title?

As they were talking, there was a noise outside. It turned out that the other palace maids who were promised to stay in Concubine Hui's palace passed by the courtyard of the main hall and their laughter came in.

Concubine Hui's expression became uglier and uglier. She said, "Look, now even these servants dare to look down on me like this."

The maid quickly advised: "My lady, calm down and don't get angry with them. It will hurt your body."

In fact, they were just passing by, but Concubine Hui was in a bad mood. She would kick any dog ​​passing by, let alone see someone smiling.

She is unhappy, and she becomes even sadder when others are happy.

Concubine Hui snorted coldly: "Everyone in this palace is a person who follows the wind and curries favor with the powerful."

The more she spoke, the angrier she became, and finally Concubine Hui threw herself on the bed and burst into tears.

The maid sighed helplessly, not knowing how to comfort her. She could only stand aside and wait quietly, thinking that she must talk to the Nalan family next time and think of a solution. The queen and the eldest prince could not remain silent any longer.

As for Nalan, he had already prepared to pick a dark and windy day when the emperor had flipped the cards, and he was ready to go to Yonghe Palace to apologize, carrying a whip on his back.

Today was a good day, and Nalan went to look for the young eunuch again. When the young eunuch saw that it was Nalan, he was very self-conscious: "Master Nalan, please wait——"

As he spoke, he took off his badge, took out a new eunuch uniform and handed it to Nalan, then he quietly squatted in the corner of his room.

After so many knife attacks, if he didn't think of a solution, his neck would be broken.

Nalan was a little embarrassed, but he took the clothes neatly, changed them on the spot, and ran to Yonghe Palace in a flash.

At this time, Malu was embroidering in the house when she suddenly heard the slight chirping of crickets.

She asked in a low voice alertly: "Who?"

Nalan quickly lowered his voice and said, "It's me, Nalan."

Malu was startled, put down the needle and thread in her hand, stood up and walked to the window, propped up the window, and whispered: "Why are you here? Didn't you agree to send a message in advance?"

Nalan climbed through the window and said anxiously, "I really miss you and can't care about anything else."

Malu frowned and said angrily, "You are so confused. There are many eyes and ears in this palace. If you don't act carefully..."

Nalan held Malu's hand and said affectionately: "You are the only one in my heart. Even if I die, I must see you once."

Malu was speechless. You can powder your own body and break your bones, but don't take me with you when you die.

But all the words he said could only be reduced to a sigh: "What should I do with you, my enemy?"

Nalan held Malu tightly in his arms, as if he wanted to crush her and embed her in his arms.

Malu bit her lip and raised her head and said, "If you are so impulsive and someone finds out, everyone in Yonghe Palace will suffer."

Nalan seemed to have not heard anything, staring at Malu with infatuated eyes, and said: "My heart and eyes are full of you, how can I care about so many things."

Malu was angry and anxious, tears welling up in her eyes. She said, "You only care about your own pleasure and don't care about me at all. If something really happens, what should I do?"

Nalan came back to his senses at this point, panicked, and said, "I was inconsiderate and made you feel wronged."

Malu then expressed his truest thoughts at the moment, "Go away and don't come back again. I just want you to be safe and sound."