Rong Fei is not honored

"What does Master mean by this?" Now, not only Wang Sheng was puzzled, but even Granny Wu and Qing Su were confused.

Consort Hui sighed. She used to think that Granny Wu was quite clever, and although Wang Sheng had many ulterior motives, he was at least quick-witted. But what happened? A whole room full of idiots, including herself.

"Don't you all look at how old the Empress Dowager is? On the other hand, what about His Majesty? Even if the position of Crown Prince changes, it's unlikely to happen in the next few years."

We can wait, but can the Empress Dowager wait?

Furthermore, have you never considered why the Empress Dowager would abandon Sainchahun?

Even if Sainchahun was not as outstanding as Yinti, he was still raised by the Empress Dowager and naturally had a closer relationship with Cining Palace. But Yinti was raised outside the palace from a young age. Could their emotional bond compare to that of Sainchahun?

When he first returned to the palace a few years ago, neither the Empress Dowager nor the Empress Dowager showed any particular reaction. Why, suddenly, do they see Yinqi doing well?

Unlike Wang Sheng, who was naive enough to believe that the Empress Dowager truly valued her son, Granny Wu realized what was going on after her mistress's words.

The selection of a prince for the throne is said to be based on various factors, but in reality, it all comes down to self-interest. As long as the benefits are there, people like them can blindly boast that their own prince is the most outstanding.

So, what was the purpose of the Empress Dowager?

Prince Sainchahun was raised by the Empress Dowager, and that alone is enough to surpass all the other princes.

"Consort Rong has always been cautious. Whether she was favored or out of favor, she never lost her head or chose the wrong path." This statement was met with approval from everyone.

"Does Consort Rong not know that once she has the Empress Dowager's support, her path will be much easier? Can she let such a good opportunity slip through her fingers?"

Granny Wu hesitated and said, "What Your Majesty means is not that the Empress Dowager abandoned Prince Saiyinchahun, but that Consort Rong..."

If that's the case, wouldn't their brother become a second-best option?

Consort Hui felt that her analysis made sense. Although a mother would not dislike her son for being stupid, if she were the Empress Dowager, she would not give up on Sainchahun and choose Yinti instead.

"That being said, it's really possible."

Wang Sheng was dumbfounded. It was one thing for his master to talk nonsense, but how could Granny Wu agree with it? Consort Rong herself refused the Empress Dowager's assistance. Wasn't that absurd?

"how is this possible?"

"Why is it impossible? Then tell me why the Empress Dowager chose Yinti? Even if Saiyinchahun doesn't work out, Consort Rong still has three healthy princes."

Therefore, the most likely scenario is that Consort Rong's children cannot be chosen, and since Yinreng is already the Crown Prince and has the Hesheli family behind him, he is naturally closer to his maternal clan. That leaves only Yinti and Wanfu.

Consort Hui was unaware that her analysis, which was entirely wrong in process, had inexplicably yielded the correct result; the Empress Dowager truly believed it.

Wang Sheng suddenly realized that, compared to the idea that Prince Yinti was the chosen one, his master's theory seemed more plausible. But he still didn't understand, "Then why did Consort Rong refuse?"

"How would I know? But with Consort Rong's shrewdness, she must have felt that the alliance with Cining Palace would do more harm than good."

Seeing Wang Sheng's constipated expression, Consort Hui said shamelessly, "At least so far, Consort Rong hasn't made the wrong choice. Following her will definitely not be a mistake."

The reason Consort Hui was so certain was mainly because she knew how long Emperor Kangxi would live; he still had several decades left. If she exposed her ambition now, wouldn't that be courting death?

Granny Wu and Wang Sheng fell silent. They decided to listen to their master, because her words were undeniably true.

Ji Nai was unaware that Consort Hui had narrowly avoided yet another trap set by Emperor Kangxi thanks to her intelligence and wit, and she was quite pleased with herself.

It must be said that Kangxi's "apology" was indeed satisfactory.

The roles of the servant and the recipient have been reversed, which makes a real difference. Even when they were evenly matched before, Ji Nai had never felt so comfortable.

If Kangxi could apologize in this way every time he made a mistake in the future, then she wouldn't find it unacceptable.

"master?"

Ji Nai, who was still reminiscing about last night, came to his senses and looked at Granny Li blankly.

Li Mama repeated helplessly, finally concluding, "Now that the Empress and the Imperial Concubine are both ill, unpleasant rumors are already circulating in the palace. If the imperial court finds out, I'm afraid..."

Ji Nai frowned. Wasn't this utter nonsense?

The Empress was indeed ill, but if it weren't for the elixir she risked her life to deliver, she would have died long ago, just like in her previous life. As for Lady Tongjia, she was simply feigning illness to delay making a decision.

In other words, Emperor Kangxi hadn't had enough of watching the monkey show, which is why he didn't expose her immediately.

And yet, people are speculating that she murdered the Empress and the Imperial Concubine? But it's understandable, since she was second only to the Empress and the Imperial Concubine. If something happened to them, she would become the de facto ruler of the harem.

Anyone who believes such rumors is a fool!

Is it useful to become the de facto empress? Given Ji Nai's background, it was impossible for Kangxi to make her empress, and Yinreng's position as crown prince was still secure. She couldn't get the position of empress or heir apparent. What's the point of being the empress in this way?

Seeing her mistress's displeasure, Granny Li comforted her, "The fact that such absurd remarks can gain traction shows that someone is manipulating things behind the scenes. Xiao Anzi has already investigated, and we should have results soon."

"be quick!"

Although it was common knowledge in the previous dynasty that the so-called "cursed death by heaven" theory was definitely a rumor spread by Wu Sangui to prove the legitimacy of his ascension to the throne, at this time, rumors also spread in the harem that it was Consort Rong who had harmed the Empress and the Imperial Concubine.

Tsk!

If we really investigate, some people will inevitably speculate that she has connections with the anti-government faction.

Proving one's innocence is inherently difficult. Even if you gather all the evidence and lay it out in the open, those who are still unconvinced will not believe it. Moreover, is the person behind this really trying to label her a traitor?

A high-ranking concubine with five sons and one daughter, who is not lacking in imperial favor, would be ruining her future by associating with the rebels.

However, public opinion can be deceiving, and if this matter is "possibly" true, then the legitimacy of her child's lineage will be questioned. Even worse, Empress Niohuru and Consort Tongjia both fell victim to her schemes; what about the former Empress Hesheli?

Thinking about it this way, is it even necessary to say who the biggest suspect is?

"Has Consort Xi been trying to contact the Crown Prince during this time?"

Previously, Consort Xi had entered the Qianqing Palace several times without being summoned, under the pretense of taking care of the Crown Prince. Emperor Kangxi caught her once and was furious. He even summoned Suo'etu and reprimanded him.

Logically speaking, what happened in the Imperial Study should be unknown to outsiders, but the news of Suo'etu being scolded spread throughout the court and the palace. Now everyone knows that Kangxi is dissatisfied with Consort Xi and is giving the Hesheli family a warning.