Rong Fei is not honored

It just so happened that the Queen could still occupy a position. Otherwise, if the position was left vacant, the ministers of the previous dynasty would certainly annoy him and ask him to appoint another Queen. He did not have the time to choose a successor, and he was afraid that another one would be like Hesheli.

At least he was more familiar with Hesheli. As long as he cut off her claws and teeth, Hesheli would not have the opportunity to make trouble again. Kangxi's drooping eyelids concealed his coldness. He was already tolerant enough towards Hesheli.

"In that case, I understand what the emperor means." The fact that Kangxi asked her for help showed that he still believed in her. The Empress Dowager was somewhat happy. It seemed that the emperor's people were busy with other things in the palace some time ago.

But at the same time, she also felt dissatisfied with Tong Jia. The emperor was very filial to her, but there was someone who couldn't stand the deep love between her and the emperor, and was trying to make trouble for her. Fortunately, the emperor didn't believe it.

Humph, those people are using the name of family affection to seek personal gain. If I hadn't been worried about the emperor's fear, I could only pretend that I didn't know about this and would have attacked the Tong family long ago.

But now that Tong Jia was in trouble, she was the biggest suspect. When the time came, even if the emperor didn't believe it at first, he would believe it. But she remembered this matter, Tong Jia.

"But I don't want the Royal Grandmother to be too tired, so I want to find two people to help you."

"The Emperor is planning to pick someone to compete with the Empress? This method is feasible, but I don't know who the Emperor has chosen?"

"It's Ma Jia and Nara. Ma Jia was the victim, so this can be considered as compensation for her. Besides, Ma Jia was the only concubine with a high rank in the palace besides the queen, so her status is suitable."

"Ma Jia is indeed suitable. She previously gave up her power in order to take good care of Cheng Rui. This time she cannot do that. With some power in the palace, she at least has the capital to protect Cheng Rui."

The Empress Dowager sincerely thought that Ma Jia was obedient, but she was too obedient, had no ambition at all, and only knew how to revolve around the children. She only hoped that this lesson would make her sober up.

"Since the Empress Dowager has agreed, let's do it."

"Wait a minute, Ma Jia is suitable, but I didn't say anyone else is suitable."

The Empress Dowager glanced at Kangxi. She knew her grandson's personality. If he really liked someone, he would praise him to the sky, regardless of right or wrong. Just like the Empress back then, and just like Nara now.

Kangxi pretended to be dumbfounded, "Is the Imperial Grandmother talking about Nara? But what's wrong with her?"

The Empress Dowager was so angry that she almost laughed. What was wrong? Nothing was wrong.

"Ma Jia is the head of a palace, but what about Nara? You doted on her before and gave her palace power, which was fine. After all, it was to punish the queen at that time, and it was only temporary. But this time, does the emperor still intend to support Nara?"

"It is precisely because Nara has been in contact with palace power before that I think she is suitable."

“If virtue is not matched, there will be disaster!”

"Grandmother, do you think that Nara's status is too low? But Nara is pregnant now, and I will naturally promote her after she gives birth."

"The Emperor likes Nara so much that he doesn't hesitate to distort the Saint's meaning. I am talking about her virtue. Nara is still just a concubine, but she dares to be arrogant and intends to be above the Empress."

"I know that Concubine Nara is arrogant and even more domineering after she became pregnant, but her nature is not bad. She has always been against the Queen because of the Queen's evil deeds first."

The corners of the Empress Dowager's mouth twitched. When did the Emperor become blind? But this was indeed the Emperor's character: as long as he cared about someone and did not cross the line, no matter what he did, the Emperor would still think that person was a good person.

"Your Majesty should know that Ma Jia was promoted to concubine because the prince was healthy and your first child. That's why Ma Jia made an exception and promoted him to concubine to show the world the existence of Chengrui and to reassure everyone."

Kangxi was silent when he heard this. At that time, he only wanted to give the best to his beloved woman. It was too unfair for Ji Nai to let her stay in the position of concubine with others. Later, the ranks of concubines were determined, and when Ji Nai was promoted, it was not easy to skip the level.

That's why Ji Nai was so eye-catching. Even though he had always been careful, the Queen took action this time, most likely because she discovered his special feelings for Ji Nai.

But Kangxi was unwilling to accept this. He was the emperor, the master of the Qing Dynasty. Did he have to carefully hide and tuck away his lover in order to protect her from persecution? This was an insult to himself.

"Besides, we don't know whether the baby in Concubine Nara's belly is a boy or a girl yet. So what if it's a prince? If we directly make her a concubine, there's no guarantee that the concubines in the harem will think that as long as they give birth to a prince, they will be the head of the harem. Does everyone have to do this in the future? If we don't make her a concubine, there's no guarantee that some people will feel unfair."

The Empress Dowager tried to persuade Kangxi earnestly. She really didn't want to let a woman like Nara rise to a high position so quickly. She didn't know how she would become so powerful.

"If Concubine Nara is not capable, do we have to look for someone else? The other concubines are not even pregnant, so what achievements can be more real than giving birth to an heir. If you make up some achievements, I am afraid that everyone will follow suit."

"Since the Emperor is determined, then let's choose Nara." The Empress Dowager was helpless. She couldn't convince Kangxi in this way. Since that was the case, she might as well agree to it first.

"Then my grandson will take his leave." After getting the approval of the Empress Dowager, Kangxi bowed and walked out of the Cining Palace.

Liang Jiugong stepped forward and asked, "Your Majesty, should we go back to the Palace of Heavenly Purity, or...?"

Kangxi brushed off the nonexistent dust on his body, looked in the direction of Kunning Palace expressionlessly, and then said, "Go back to Zhongcui Palace. I promised you that Master Ma Jia will be back soon."

Liang Jiugong agreed, but his heart was filled with turmoil. Is His Majesty expressing his opinion? It seems that he will have to raise the status of Ma Jia's master in the future. After helping Kangxi onto the imperial sedan chair, he raised his voice and shouted, "Let's go to Zhongcui Palace!"

In the Kunning Palace, the Queen was still holding on, waiting for Kangxi to take action, but she never expected that after leaving the Cining Palace, he went directly to the Zhongcui Palace.

The queen's eyebrows twitched. She wondered what the emperor meant by this and why he didn't come and question her.

Yes, the Queen had figured it out. Something must have happened to Chengrui, otherwise His Majesty would not have embarrassed her directly in front of the palace. But the Queen quickly cheered up again. Even if he knew, what would happen? His Majesty would not have any evidence in his hands.

However, he had already replaced the one used by Chenghu with another sachet with the same effect, and the people and objects that had been handled by it had long been destroyed. Even if His Majesty wanted to investigate, he would find nothing.