Rong Fei is not honored

After hearing that Concubine Rong was pregnant again, Kangxi and the Empress Dowager looked at each other in silence for a long time.

Finally, it was the Empress Dowager who spoke first: "This is a happy event. Your Majesty, please go and take a look first."

Then he added, "It's still less than three months since the incident, so don't let the news out yet. The Emperor should also be careful and just think that Concubine Rong is unwell and that's why the imperial physician sent the message."

The Empress Dowager's special instructions were not only for the sake of her great-grandson, but also to show her attitude:

Although Rong Fei was the only favorite for some time ago, and she couldn't stand it the most, she had no ill will towards Rong Fei and would not do anything to Rong Fei's belly.

Even though the possibility is very small, there may be someone so bold as to attack Rong Fei in the name of the Empress Dowager.

Even if Kangxi found out the truth afterwards, he would still suspect that it was the Empress Dowager who was manipulating everything behind the scenes. After all, the Empress Dowager was capable of doing this.

The Empress Dowager knew that the relationship between her and the Emperor as grandparents and grandchildren was not as strong as it seemed on the surface, so she had to be careful to maintain it everywhere.

Kangxi thanked the Empress Dowager for her kindness and left.

The Empress Dowager turned around and complained to Su Malagu:

"Tell me, how can I manage this? One by one, two by two, they all want me to take the lead."

After the first month of the year, Kangxi began to stay only in Zhongcui Palace, but at least he spent most of the month resting in Qianqing Palace. The Empress Dowager only thought that he was favored by the few ladies in front of him.

As to whether it existed or not, the Empress Dowager had no intention to check, nor was she too embarrassed to do so.

Even when Kangxi later stopped trying to hide his behavior and went to Zhongcui Palace all day long, the Empress Dowager would only subtly remind Kangxi not to go too far when he went too far.

After all, the Empress Dowager had watched with cold eyes over the years and knew that no matter how favored Rong Fei Ma Jia was in the eyes of outsiders, whenever something happened between Hesheli and Yinreng, she would be the one to be sacrificed without hesitation.

So even though the Empress Dowager still minded the Emperor's exclusive favor, she would be particularly "tolerant" towards Concubine Rong.

But Rong Fei was a very ambitious person. She became pregnant again just after being the "exclusive favor" for a few months.

"Fortunately, the master is wise and did not listen to those people's instigation, but directly punished Concubine Rong." Otherwise, if the royal heir was hurt, the emperor would only have a deeper grudge against their Cining Palace.

"Humph! They have the energy and thoughts to waste on His Majesty. All they do is stir up trouble in the harem, targeting this and being jealous of that. No wonder His Majesty doesn't like them.

Even if she doesn't compete for favor, what if she has a belly as fertile as Concubine Rong's?

If they could do better, even if I look down on them, I would still mention them to the Emperor for the sake of the heir."

Su Malagu comforted her:

"After all, her status is not high, and it is rare for a Rong Fei to emerge from among the bannermen.

Judging from His Majesty's intention, the Queen will be decided this year. Then we can let the Queen choose carefully during the general election and select a few good ones.

By then, I'm afraid the master will complain that there are too many children in the palace and that they are disturbing you."

The Empress Dowager glared at Su Malagu unhappily and said, "You always try to make fun of me!"

Having said that, the Empress Dowager actually agreed with what Su Malagu said.

Although there are not only bondservant concubines in the palace now, but also those who are selected in, both of them tacitly ignore them. It is understandable that with Hesheli's petty nature, how could she possibly choose the best ones to come in and threaten her own position.

(After the death of Empress Renxiao, Hesheli, the election was suspended once, and the next one was not held for several years, so it can be said that the eight banner concubines in the palace were all selected by Hesheli.)

The Empress Dowager was not worried that the Queen was not generous. After all, as long as both Nianhulu and Tonggiya entered the palace, it would be clear who was better. She did not think that Kangxi was a person who would put personal interests above public interest.

As for Niohuru, after observing her for so many years, the Empress Dowager naturally knew that Niohuru's virtue and magnanimity were genuine.

On the other side, Kangxi's pace has been getting faster and faster, and his steps have become bigger and bigger since he walked out of the Cining Palace. In the end, Liang Jiugong even had to jog to keep up with him.

Liang Jiugong knew how excited his master was after hearing the good news, and he also knew how eager he was to meet Concubine Rong, but he still complained.

Normally, he had to run two steps to match the Emperor's one step, and now he increased his speed, Liang Jiugong could hardly keep up.

However, according to the rules of the palace, servants are not allowed to run no matter how anxious they are, so as not to offend their masters. Jogging is already the limit.

But Liang Jiugong's legs were about to smoke, and the distance between him and the Emperor was indeed getting farther and farther. Finally, he gritted his teeth and had to let the imperial guards who followed him support him on both sides and take him to catch up.

Over the years, Liang Jiugong has developed a thick skin. Even if he knew that the guards were trying to hold back their laughter, he could still pretend nothing happened.

"Hurry up and catch up! The Emperor is almost out of sight."

These personal guards cannot stay too far away from the Emperor when on duty, otherwise they would be derelict in their duty. Liang Jiugong subconsciously ignored the fact that he was holding back.

When Liang Jiugong finally arrived at Zhongcui Palace after going through untold hardships, he learned that the Emperor had already entered the main hall.

Liang Jiugong was not in a hurry to follow in and serve. After all, the master Rong Fei was there, so she didn't need a servant like him.

Liang Jiugong straightened his clothes, then wiped himself with the wet towel handed to him by Xiao Anzi, and rested for a long time before going in to serve.

After Liang Jiugong left, Xiao Anzi served tea to the two guards who carried Liang Jiugong over.

Looking at Liang Jiugong like that, those who didn't know him would think he was very tired, but judging from the postures of the few people who came in, it was hard to tell who was actually doing the hard work.

In fact, Xiao Anzi also had his own little thoughts. He knew that unless his master fell out of favor, Liang Jiugong would not become an enemy of Zhongcui Palace, but he was also unwilling to offend the other party over these trivial matters.

Therefore, even if he wanted to make friends with the imperial guards, he had to consider Liang Jiugong's feelings first, and only served tea to the two of them after the other party left.

After all, the imperial guards all had high social status and were extremely loyal. They only recognized the emperor as their master and would not look down on petty favors.

Xiao Anzi didn't want them to turn against him, he just wanted to make preparations in advance and build a good relationship for his master and several young princes.

In Xiao Anzi's opinion, his master is so blessed that the prince of their Zhongcui Palace may be able to compete for it in the future. Even if he doesn't compete, it won't be a loss, right?

He was trying to make a good relationship, not to create an enemy. He could make the decision on such a small matter himself and there was no need to discuss it with his master.

Although Xiao Anzi's actions were not eye-catching, they were still noticed.

However, that person did not think there was anything wrong with it. He just felt that Eunuch An was worthy of being the chief eunuch of Zhongcui Palace. Even though he was not involved in the matter, he felt that the way he spoke and did things was comfortable just by watching him from the side.