Since they are all worn by the Qing Dynasty, you might as well be bold and choose Kangxi!

As soon as she entered Changyin Pavilion, Shi Nanxi could feel people looking at her constantly.

"Those two are the two princesses of the Shi family who have been in the limelight recently, right?"

"Yes, the one leading is the eldest princess, and the one behind is the second princess."

"Hey, I heard that the second princess is timid and cowardly, but looking at the way she is dressed today, she seems to be a thoughtful person."

"What kind of concubine is not thoughtful? Look at her elder sister. She has already bewitched the prince even before the emperor's order is issued. She goes to Ningshou Palace every day. She must learn from her elder sister."

"what do you mean?"

"Humph, I'm afraid they're targeting the prince who's coming home from school at noon!"

"I see. But I don't know which brother it is?"

"None of them is our business, we just have to wait and watch the show!"

……

Shi Rongyue noticed this scene and smiled even more charmingly, leading Shi Nanxi towards the Empress Dowager.

At this moment, Shi Nanxi lowered her eyes and felt a strong gaze. Different from the previous curiosity, this gaze contained a strong scrutiny.

She raised her head slightly and saw a woman she had never seen before.

Who is this person? He was puzzled, and then he noticed Concubine Yi beside the woman, who seemed to be introducing her to her.

When she saw her looking at her, she said something to the palace maid beside her, and the palace maid walked towards her.

This guy failed last time, what is he trying to do this time? Shi Nanxi's heart was alarmed, but he stopped and whispered:

"Sister."

"What's wrong?" Shi Rongyue turned around and saw Qiaohui walking towards him.

Qiao Hui smiled faintly and walked forward to the two of them and bowed:

"Greetings to the two princesses. I am Qiaohui, who serves the Empress Yi. When the Empress saw the Second Princess Shi coming, she asked me to invite the Second Princess over to have a talk."

Shi Nanxi's mind raced as she decided that she must find out Concubine Yi's purpose, so as not to affect today's plan, but she glanced at Shi Rongyue first.

Shi Rongyue frowned and looked at Concubine Yi. Sure enough, she saw that she was looking at this side. What did this person want to talk to Shi Nanxi about? Shi Nanxi was related to her plan for today and could not afford to fail. But she could not refuse, which was really a nuisance.

Although he was upset, he smiled and told Shi Nanxi:

"Second sister, you can't delay the summons from Concubine Yi. Go quickly. I'll be waiting for you here." Then he looked at Qiao Hui:

"Aunt Qiaohui, my second sister is timid. Please tell Concubine Yi that I will wait for her here."

Qiao Hui thought that the rumors were indeed true. The two sisters of the Shi family had a good relationship. The queen's plan was very wise. She thought about it in her mind, but smiled and said:

"Don't worry, Grand Princess Shi. The Queen only met the Second Princess once last time and felt that she liked him very much. Now, she is really pleased to see the Second Princess today, so she asked me to call her over to have a few words with her."

Do you like Shi Nanxi? That's what Concubine Ping said last time, but she ended up giving Shi Nanxi a hard time. If it weren't for her, Shi Nanxi would have been in a much worse situation.

Now that Concubine Yi has said so, these ladies in the palace will say nice things but actually have ulterior motives. However, this time she will not help out of kindness.

As long as it doesn't affect her plans, she complained in her heart but looked relieved on the surface.

"I see. I'll thank you on behalf of my second sister. Thank you for your kindness. Second sister, please come over quickly. I'll be waiting for you here."

Shi Nanxi clutched the handkerchief, bit her lip, glanced at Shi Rongyue, nodded slightly, and then followed Qiaohui to Concubine Yi's seat.

"Your Majesty, Princess Shi Er is here." Qiaohui reported to Concubine Yi, and then conveyed the words of Princess Shi Da.

Upon hearing this, Concubine Yi quickly exchanged glances with her sister-in-law beside her, and then they both looked away. The first lady was Concubine Yi's sister-in-law.

She would now look at Shi Nanxi more carefully. She had already heard about this person's identity and family background from her sister-in-law, Concubine Yi, so she also inquired about it.

The eldest daughter of the Bo family and an older sister who is about to marry into a wealthy family are indeed very good, so she agreed to come and see them.

Now my complexion is even more outstanding than my sister-in-law described.

It's just... although she is outstanding, she is a little too ostentatious. This flamboyant look doesn't match what my sister-in-law said about her being introverted, shy, low-key and honest.

Moreover... her body is as thin as paper. Can she take good care of her third son?

"Your humble servant greets Her Majesty, Concubine Yi. May Your Majesty be blessed with good fortune."

Here, Shi Nanxi bowed her head and paid her respects to Concubine Yi, but while doing so, she felt the unfamiliar lady's undisguised scrutiny, and she became even more alert, wondering what Concubine Yi was planning.

Concubine Yi smiled and took Shi Nanxi's hand, saying cheerfully, "Hurry up and get up."

Then he glanced at his sister-in-law, coughed lightly and reminded her to restrain herself. She was still a concubine and was considered the emperor's woman.

Upon hearing this, the eldest lady put away her scrutiny and showed a proper smile on her face:

"Look at me, I've seen so many impetuous, arrogant and naughty princesses in my family, but when I see such a gentle and well-behaved one, I can't take my eyes off it. I wonder which princess this is. I'm really envious of her."

Shi Nanxi blushed when she heard this, and thought quickly in her heart. The way this man looked at her was too obvious, and she was afraid that it was related to Concubine Yi's purpose.

Concubine Yi followed her sister-in-law's words and introduced in a pretentious manner:

"This is the second daughter of the Shi family. She has been recuperating in the farm since she was a child and rarely goes out. That's why my sister-in-law doesn't recognize her."

Then he said to Shi Nanxi:

"This is my sister-in-law from my mother's family. You can just call her Madam."

Shi Nanxi gathered his spirit, bowed and said:

"Nanxi has met the eldest lady."

"Mrs. Shi is too polite." The eldest lady saw that Shi Nanxi's manners were very proper, and her dissatisfaction was slightly relieved.

"sit."

Concubine Yi pulled Shi Nanxi to sit aside. Shi Nanxi sat down carefully, just like last time in Yiku Palace, only sitting on one-third of the chair.

The eldest lady noticed Shi Nanxi's actions and found that she was somewhat timid as her sister-in-law had said. Concubine Yi mentioned the last visit to Yikun Palace to Shi Nanxi.

"Speaking of which, you were unable to stay for dinner that time. The chef from Jiangnan cooked very well. It's a pity that you didn't get to taste it. Why don't you go to Yikun Palace for dinner after the opera?"

As she spoke, she looked at her sister-in-law:

"It just so happens that my eldest sister-in-law will also stay. She came to the capital specially to propose marriage for my third nephew, but unfortunately she couldn't find a satisfactory one after searching all over the capital. So, I'm here to help."

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. Jirgalang has been reluctant to get married, saying that he only wants to work for the Emperor. But he is already 20 years old. Other families with children his age have children running around. I am really at a loss, so I have to trouble Your Majesty."

The eldest lady immediately responded, then looked at Shi Nanxi again, as if she was very satisfied with her, and nodded with a smile.

Now there was nothing Shi Nanxi didn't understand. It turned out that this was Concubine Yi's plan. No wonder the eldest lady had been looking at her with a scrutinizing look.

What a good idea! It really flatters her! Shi Nanxi sneered in her heart.

But listen, there is no one satisfactory one in the whole capital who is willing to come and see her. You can tell what his plan is without having to guess.

She seemed uncomfortable being looked at, her face turned red and she lowered her head shyly.

Upon seeing this, Concubine Yi laughed and was about to speak when Zixia came over.

"Greetings to Her Majesty, Concubine Yi. May Your Majesty be blessed with good fortune."

"Get up, who are you?" Concubine Yi looked at Shi Rongyue who had been looking at her not far away and made a guess.

Zixia stood up and said respectfully:

"I am Zixia, the personal maid of Grand Princess Shi. Grand Princess Shi asked me to pass on a message that the play is about to begin and the Empress Dowager has asked someone to call her."

Concubine Yi was not surprised when she heard this.

He smiled and said:

"Look, I was so happy talking that I forgot the time. I can't keep the Empress Dowager waiting for too long. Second Princess Shi, you go back first. When the show is over, I will have someone call you to go to Yikun Palace for dinner together."

I didn't agree. Shi Nanxi's eyelashes trembled, but she bit her lip lightly, agreed in a low voice, then bowed and followed Zixia away.

After Shi Nanxi left, Concubine Yi asked her sister-in-law softly:

"Sister-in-law, what do you think?"

The eldest lady's eyes never left Shi Nanxi. She looked at Shi Rongyue who was talking to her, and after a moment's silence, she finally said:

"I have no objection. Your Majesty, please make the decision."

"Trust me, you won't regret it."

On the other side, Shi Rongyue saw Shi Nanxi coming and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. She finally came. Fortunately, there was no accident or delay. Then she led Shi Nanxi to the Empress Dowager.

The Empress Dowager was the first one to go to Changyin Pavilion to listen to the opera, followed by concubines, princesses and some concubines led by Concubine Niu. The Crown Prince and other princes would have to wait until school was over at noon before they could arrive.

As for Kangxi, the play on the stage had already begun. The concubines could not help but look outside but then withdrew their gazes in disappointment.

Shi Nanxi sat at the table with her hands on her knees, listening to the opera on the stage without any hurry.

Kangxi—He can’t run away today.