Quick Transmigration: Start killing from The Legend of Zhen Huan!

You reap what you sow.

Li Siqi said, "A person can be straightforward and honest, but they can't be brainless."

"This seventh princess is indeed not very bright, and she won't listen to advice."

“Seventh Prince and Consort Cheng would definitely give up on someone with this kind of personality.”

"It should be."

Xiao Huzi nodded. "Consort Cheng is, after all, one of the Emperor's concubines, and the Seventh Prince is a prince. How could she possibly control him?"

It can only be said that this Ma Jia woman is not thinking straight.

"There will always be a day when you cry."

"Yes!"

……

at this time.

A major event occurred around Emperor Kangxi.

Liang Jiugong was demoted.

Li Dequan became the chief steward in the emperor's presence.

This change made it impossible for anyone in the imperial court or the inner palace to cause any trouble.

The crown prince has been keeping a low profile lately.

Three years passed by in a flash.

Several more princes and princesses were added during this period.

The brothers gradually grew up.

Suddenly, news spread that Emperor Kangxi was preparing to bestow titles upon his princes.

Li Siqi knew that this was not just a rumor, but that Emperor Kangxi did indeed have this plan.

After all, the princes in front of them had all grown up.

They had all gone to the imperial court to carry out their duties long ago.

It is indeed necessary to grant the princes titles.

That night.

Emperor Kangxi arrived at Changchun Palace.

The two sat down together, and he explained his purpose, "My beloved consort, I am bestowing a title upon the Eighth Prince."

"sure!"

Li Siqi was not surprised at all. "Xiao Ba is still young and hasn't done any official duties yet. It would be good enough if he could be granted the title of Beile."

By the way, what title does His Majesty intend to bestow upon Xiao Ba?

Emperor Kangxi was pleased to hear her response.

So he didn't mind her asking about the title and said directly, "How about the character '廉' (lian)?"

"not so good."

Li Siqi rolled her eyes. "Your Majesty, are the sons I gave birth to so cheap?"

You know perfectly well what the character "廉" (integrity/honesty) represents.

Your servant knows that the Shuowen Jiezi (a dictionary of Chinese characters) records that "廉 (lian) means 'side' or 'oblique'. The side of a hall is called 廉 (lian), hence it is composed of '广' (guang)."

In the "Rites of the Village Drinking Ceremony" section of the Book of Rites, it says, "Set up a mat on the east side of the hall," and Zheng Xuan's commentary states, "The side is called the 'lian'."

Your Majesty, listen to this, is the word "integrity" a good word?

It's better to use the word "humility".

The original meaning of the character 好歹谦 is modest and humble.

This is reflected in many documents, such as the "Shuowen Jiezi" which records "Humility is respect," emphasizing inner obedience and caution.

The Yu Pian dictionary states that "humility means being modest and yielding"; the Yi Jing (Book of Changes) states that "humility is the way to maintain one's position by being respectful; moreover, humility is the handle of virtue."

The phrase "A humble gentleman can cross great rivers" in the Book of Changes (Yi Jing) depicts the image of a modest gentleman.

"Your Majesty, couldn't you choose a more meaningful title for your concubine, Xiao Ba?"

"Cough cough!"

Kangxi's expression was somewhat unnatural. "I didn't think that much about it. I just felt that he was honest, upright, incorruptible, and clean."

Both are quite good meanings.

"I'm sorry, I don't like it."

Li Siqi bluntly expressed her thoughts.

"Alright, if my beloved concubine doesn't like it, then forget it."

Emperor Kangxi did not dwell on the matter and went along with her wishes, saying, "Since my beloved concubine likes the character 'Qian' (谦, meaning humility)..."

Let's use this as Xiao Ba's title.

"..."

Li Siqi didn't say anything, but gave him a look, telling him to figure it out himself.

"Of course, if my beloved concubine has any other words she likes, she can tell me about them."

Kangxi added another sentence.

Before Li Siqi could speak, he added, "Xiao Ba is going to be betrothed."

"I'd like to discuss Xiao Ba's marriage with my beloved concubine."

"Now?"

Li Siqi frowned again. "Your Majesty, the general election is not over yet."

"I know."

Emperor Kangxi smiled and said, "I have already arranged a marriage for Xiao Ba."

This woman is the daughter of Ming Shang, a prince consort of the first rank, and the granddaughter of Yue Le, the Prince An. Her father's surname is Guo Luoluo.

"Your Majesty, what grudge do you have against me and Xiao Ba?"

Li Siqi looked at him calmly, "Let's not talk about the account ban."

Take this marriage for example, you want Xiao Ba to marry the daughter of a criminal?

Your Majesty, if you disregard the dignity of my son and me, at least consider your own dignity.

Don't even mention asking the emperor to marry the daughter of a criminal.

Even ordinary families wouldn't want to marry a woman who has committed a crime.

Your Majesty, I truly do not know whose face you are slapping by doing this.

If Your Majesty doesn't care...

Then I will tell Your Majesty.

Your Majesty cares about it very much.

Your Majesty does not want the daughter of a criminal as your daughter-in-law.

If the Emperor really grants this marriage to Xiao Ba...

Then don't blame me for self-proclaiming myself Changchun Palace.

I will never see anyone again.

I do not wish to face the pitying and sympathetic gazes of others.

If all else fails, Your Majesty may bestow upon me a white silk ribbon, poisoned wine, or a dagger—any one of these will suffice.

"I am willing to accept anything."

"Consort Liang!"

Kangxi's face darkened.

He never expected the person in front of him to react so strongly.

Unable to contain himself, he scolded, "Are you preparing to defy the imperial decree?"

"If His Majesty says so, then so be it."

Li Siqi remained calm, showing no fear whatsoever. "At worst, my mother and I, along with our children, will die together."

Little Eight and Little Eleven will probably agree.

"presumptuous!"

Emperor Kangxi was truly angry.

He glared at her angrily, "Consort Liang, you're taking advantage of my favor. Have I been too lenient with you?"

"Your Majesty, ask yourselves honestly, are your concubines, the Eighth Prince, and the Eleventh Prince, such people?"

Li Siqi was also annoyed, "It's obvious that His Majesty thinks my mother and sons are too easy to talk to."

They deliberately humiliated me time and time again.

"In that case, your mother and son will no longer appear before Your Majesty."

"you!"

"..."

Li Siqi remained silent.

He met his gaze without admitting defeat.

"Humph!"

Kangxi snorted coldly.

With a look of embarrassment and anger, he turned and left.

Li Siqi didn't care.

When Granny Lu and the others came in, they all looked like they wanted to say something but hesitated.

Li Siqi remained calm. "Has the imperial carriage left?"

"Yes, concubine!"

"The main hall of Changchun Palace has been sealed off."

Li Siqi instructed, "Ignore the people in the back hall."

My people are all obediently guarding their posts.

By the way, have someone pass it on to Xiao Ba and Xiao Shiyi.

Please don't come to pay your respects anymore.

"Mother, this..."

Granny Lu was very worried, but she didn't know how to comfort her master.

"Listen to me."

Li Siqi coldly ordered, "Anyone who disobeys will be asked to leave."

"Yes!"

Granny Lu sighed inwardly.

Go down and make arrangements immediately.

The news that Emperor Kangxi did not stay overnight at Changchun Palace quickly spread.

It can be said that unless the emperor encountered a major military matter, he would definitely stay overnight at Changchun Palace.

I wonder why the Emperor left Changchun Palace so early this time.

But not long after...

News has spread that Changchun Palace will be sealed off.

This news really gave the people in the harem a big fright.

I wonder what happened between Consort Liang and the Emperor.

Xiao Ba and Xiao Shiyi were somewhat incredulous when they heard their mother's instructions.

Little Eleven wanted to rush to the Imperial Study.

Xiao Ba quickly pulled him back, "Don't mess around."

This matter should be between the Emperor and the Empress.

If we get involved, we'll only complicate things further.

Since Mother has closed the palace.

Let's stay in the hospital and not go out either.