The Virtuous Concubine

Kangxi saw that her eyebrows were raised and her eyes were burning, and she seemed really angry, so he quickly explained that he had not forgotten.

I didn't remember it at all! He really didn't pay much attention. The Ministry of Internal Affairs sent gifts according to regulations to all concubines on their birthdays. For those who were particularly favored, Liang Jiugong would remind them, and then after getting his approval, Liang Jiugong would go to his private storehouse to get something to send to them.

He... Among the days related to women, the day he remembered most was not his birthday, but the death anniversaries of Empress Hesheli and Empress Tongjia.

Liang Jiugong didn't care about his own status and quickly interrupted to save the situation: "Yes, Madam, how could the emperor forget that your birthday is April 28th."

After hearing what he said, Kangxi and Malu couldn't help laughing.

Kangxi smiled and used his chopsticks to pick up a piece of food and threw it at him: "You dog slave, if you say that, De-Malu will definitely think that I don't remember it, and the more you describe it, the worse it gets for me."

Malu also laughed so hard. Why didn’t she know Liang Jiugong was so funny before?

Liang Jiugong flatteringly took the dish thrown by Kangxi and held it in his palm, the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes were all wrinkled with smile: "It's my fault that I was stupid and said the wrong thing."

The laughter in the hall diluted the solemnity just now. Malu watched the interaction between Kangxi and Liang Jiugong with a smile, wondering what Kangxi meant just now.

If it wasn't a test, did he really want to manage the harem himself?

Kangxi looked at the smile on Malu's face and felt particularly relieved. He put down his chopsticks and said to Malu, "Malu, although I don't often remember these days, you should understand my feelings for you."

Seeing that he changed his words and the topic was changed, Malu smiled and nodded, and personally served the food to Kangxi, which was a silent response to his meaning.

Kangxi picked up the topic again: "But what you said makes sense. I can make you a noble concubine."

Malu was shocked when she heard this, and lowered her head slightly and said: "Your Majesty, I have never asked for the position of a noble concubine, I only wish to be able to stay by your side forever"

Kangxi looked at Malu, a smile in his eyes: "You don't have to be modest, you deserve the position of imperial concubine. It also saves you from using your position to avoid work every time."

Upon hearing this, Malu quickly said, "Your Majesty has misunderstood. I did not intend to avoid you. It's just that I know that my ability is limited and I am afraid that I can't take on the important task of being a concubine. There are many talented people in the harem, and there are many sisters who are more suitable for the position of concubine than me."

Liang Jiugong, who was standing next to him, was so shocked that his jaw dropped. He was with Kangxi every day, so he naturally knew that this was just a whim of the emperor.

But this Concubine De is really capable!

She spends all day taking care of children in Yonghe Palace. If it weren't for her seniority and the power she holds in the palace, newcomers would inevitably look down on her. Isn't Concubine Wang the best example?

This meal today earned her the position of imperial concubine, and it was the emperor who chased her to give it to her. From the tone of his voice, it seemed that he was going to entrust her with an important task, which made her more valued than the current imperial concubine Nianhulu.

After all, although the little Concubine Niuhulu was a good person, she was able to reach this position purely because of her family background. This Defei, the future Concubine, actually relied entirely on the emperor's favor and trust!

Unexpectedly, Kangxi was really a little overwhelmed today. The more he thought about it, the more feasible it seemed. Defei loved him deeply, and her contributions were countless. . . Defei's position was indeed a bit unfair to her and her children.

Anyway, her position has not changed for a long time, and she doesn't seem to have any ambitions, and she still does her job conscientiously.

Thinking of this, Kangxi couldn't help but recall that the Tong family was preparing to send another illegitimate girl into the palace, and their words and deeds all implied that they wanted the position of imperial concubine. He felt that the superiority of the two sides was immediately apparent.

For so many years, Defei never said that she wanted the position of noble concubine in the harem. In order to enter the palace and get close to her, the daughter of a concubine stayed at home and did not get married for five or six years, until she was in her twenties.

In the Qing Dynasty, there were many widows in their twenties. So this age was a bit too much.

Moreover, they dared to ask for such a high price just by relying on the fact that their mother was from the Tong family. Kangxi was annoyed and felt that these people were really shameless!

Malu had no idea of ​​Kangxi's thoughts. She just made up an excuse: "I like the title of Defei. I think it's very good. I've been called that for so many years. I'm not used to changing it."

But Kangxi seemed to have made up his mind after this comparison and said directly: "Then you can keep the title, Imperial Concubine De, it sounds good too."

Malu was shocked, thinking that Kangxi might have drunk too much tonic soup and had become dizzy.

Liang Jiugong was so frightened that his weak leg began to tremble slightly.

Seeing Malu so uneasy, Kangxi felt more relieved. Although he felt that Malu was worthy of the position of imperial concubine, he would not like it if she really accepted it calmly.

He explained: "If you move your position, Yinzhen, Yinzuo and Wenxian will have higher status, and it will be more legitimate for you to take care of the prince. Besides, the Tong family is going to send someone to the palace again, and the concubine position is already full, so it's not good to arrange more."

The more he thought about it, the more he felt that the position of Imperial Concubine was more suitable for Concubine De rather than Xiao Tong, who entered the palace later.

Especially when Wen Xian's auspicious signs occurred, many people suggested that Concubine De be crowned as the queen. But she just hid in Yonghe Palace, so those who hoped to take the boat and stand in the team had their hopes dashed.

I thought that Yinzhen, Yinzuo and Wenxian, who were raised by her, were just outstanding, but how could Aixinjueluo lack outstanding children? I thought that her concern for the prince was just out of status. . .

But her child actually took care of the prince in this way. Last time he got angry, Yinzhen was willing to remind and admonish the prince. That Concubine De must have some sincerity towards the prince.

Although this was a decision made on a whim, Kangxi felt that it was the right decision.

Malu heaved a sigh of relief after hearing this: "So you want me to make room for your new sister! The emperor is still partial."

Kangxi smiled and took her hand, interlocking their fingers: "If I really want to be partial, I am partial to you. You have obtained the position of Imperial Concubine, and you have retained your favorite title, isn't that good?"

Malu said softly, "Your Majesty, I am grateful for your kindness. But I am still uneasy and afraid that I can't bear the responsibility of being a concubine."

Kangxi seemed to have discovered some new way to play. He just stared at her hand and said, "What are you afraid of? We have Wen Xian. Let her handle all the difficult things. The child is old enough to help you."

Malu nodded helplessly. He really was just here to deliver soup.

When Kangxi saw that she agreed, he happily called Liang Jiugong: "I will draft the decree myself, Liang Jiugong!"

Liang Jiugong no longer had time to be surprised and prepared the seal and other items.

Kangxi held Malu's hand with his left hand, picked up the pen with his right hand, and after pondering for a moment, wrote down the decree to enthrone Malu.