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

In Chuxiu Palace, Shi Nanxi was receiving Shi Mu. Seeing Shi Mu following Hongying in, she put down the teacup.

Behind Shi Mu was Nanny Tang. The master and servant lowered their heads slightly, stopped in the middle of the hall, and performed a kneeling ceremony in a very proper manner.

"Your Highness, I pay my respects to you, Madam Noble Consort Xian. May you be blessed with good health and happiness."

Shi Nanxi looked at this scene and smiled slightly:

"Mother is always so polite every time she comes. Isn't that embarrassing for your daughter, Hongying?"

Hongying smiled and went forward to help Shimu up. Shimu stood up with the force and said respectfully:

"Your Majesty is considerate, but I cannot be ignorant and break the rules."

Shi Nanxi's smile deepened. After two years, Shi's mother finally saw the situation clearly and calmed down. However, she sighed:

"I will listen to my mother."

Shi Mu carefully sat down on the chair, and hot tea and snacks were immediately placed on the table. Shi Nanxi looked at Shi Mu.

She looked older than when I first met her, with fine lines appearing around her eyes.

That's right. Shi's father was a general stationed outside the capital and he only returned to the capital to report on his work once every three years. Shi's mother stayed in the capital, taking care of all the affairs in the mansion, respecting the elderly, and worrying about the marriages of concubines' sons and daughters, as well as external dealings, not to mention Shi Rongyue who made Shi's mother worry.

If she doesn’t grow old, who will?

Shi Mu was also observing her second daughter at the top, feeling a little dazed.

Initially, she thought that the emperor had deliberately appointed her into the palace because of Rongyue, and that she would soon fall out of favor. However, she did not expect that not only did she not fall out of favor, but she became more and more favored.

Even in the end, she was the only one favored among the six palaces, and her status was promoted from Concubine Xian at the beginning to Noble Concubine Xian.

Imperial Concubine, she couldn't help but think of the time when the Imperial Concubine's edict was announced to the world, the old man living in another mansion, the patriarch of the Guwaljia clan, and those clan elders and in-laws all rushed to the Shi Mansion to congratulate.

At that time, the Shi Mansion was crowded with people. Countless dignitaries and royal relatives sent their housekeepers and servants to give gifts and congratulations outside the door. It was more than ten times more lively than when Rongyue was designated as the Crown Princess.

Later, after Concubine Nianhulu was demoted and imprisoned, people came to the Shi Mansion in an endless stream, and the alley at the entrance was blocked.

All kinds of rare treasures, antiques, calligraphy and paintings, each gift more precious than the last, were sent to the mansion. If the master of the house had not been away, it would not only be gifts that came, but people as well.

Fortunately, the patriarch of the Guwaljia clan sent people to help, and later the house was closed to the public. The patriarch of the Guwaljia clan even visited the house in person.

During that trip, he showed her the letter written to him by his second daughter. When she saw that his second daughter mentioned the fate of the family after the death of the late emperor's concubine Dong E, she was so scared that she broke out in a cold sweat.

She still remembers what the Guwalja clan leader said to her before he left.

"Her Royal Concubine Xian is intelligent and wise, and she appears foolish. It is our pride and honor to have her. As long as she is here, our Guaerjia clan can rise to a higher level. I hope you will consider my words carefully and know how to face Her Royal Concubine Xian in the future."

It was because of these words that she finally understood thoroughly that her second daughter was no longer the timid and sickly girl she used to be, but was now the favorite concubine of the current emperor, the imperial concubine of the Qing Dynasty, of noble status, and the support of the family.

After that, she entered the palace to pay homage with a correct attitude, and behaved respectfully and properly.

"It's almost March now, is Ama going to leave for Fujian?"

This year is exactly the third year that Shi's father has returned to Beijing to report on his work, and it is time for him to set off.

Upon hearing this, Shi Mu nodded, with a trace of sadness on her face.

"Yes, the master has packed his luggage and is ready to leave tomorrow."

For so many years, the master has been away all year round, and she, a woman, has been managing such a huge mansion. When will it be over?

The handkerchief in her hand was crumpled into a ball unconsciously. Shi Mu raised her head cautiously and said tentatively:

"Empress Xian, your father has been stationed abroad for so many years, and he has been loyal to the Qing Dynasty. Even if he has no merits, he has worked hard. However, Fujian is too far away. I wonder if the emperor has any plans to transfer your father back to the capital?"

Shi Nanxi raised her eyebrows and understood what Shi Mu meant.

It was said that when Shi's father returned to Beijing to report on his work, Kangxi had mentioned it to her and he really had plans to transfer Shi's father back to the capital.

She said her father was good at organizing the army and had the people of all classes dressed in uniform. She planned to transfer the commander of the Han army of the Plain White Banner back to the capital in the second half of the year to resume his position as commander of the Han army of the Plain White Banner after he retired due to age.

But she remembered that in history, the Crown Princess's father died of illness on his way back to Beijing after being appointed as the commander-in-chief of the Han army of the Plain White Banner in the 33rd year of Emperor Kangxi's reign.

She didn't know whether history would continue today, but she was prepared for the worst.

But she couldn't tell him directly that Shi's father would die on the way back to Beijing, nor could she privately persuade his father to stay in Fujian and not think about returning to Beijing, and she couldn't let Kangxi change his decree.

None of these were realistic. The only thing she could do was to ask her father to bring a doctor and precious life-saving medicines with him on his way back to Beijing.

The concubines of the Qing Dynasty still had to have the support of their families. With a thought flashing through her mind, she smiled and said:

"Father has worked hard for so many years. It is not easy for mother to support such a large Shifu alone. The emperor has always been kind and benevolent. He came to Chuxiu Palace and mentioned to me before that he planned to transfer Father back to the capital in the second half of the year to resume his post as the commander of the Han army of the Plain White Banner."

"What? The emperor wants to transfer me back to the capital to resume my post as the commander of the Han army of the Plain White Banner?" Shi's mother was extremely surprised.

Shi Nanxi smiled and nodded, and Shi Mu was so happy that she couldn't express it in words. After Shi Mu calmed down a little, Shi Nanxi reminded her:

"The emperor hasn't issued an order on this matter yet. Mother, please don't tell anyone except father for now, in case there is any change."

"Mother knows. Mother is not someone who doesn't know the importance of things." Shi Mu hastily assured him, "Only the imperial edict will count. Otherwise, there may be changes."

Speaking of this, she thought of what happened to her eldest daughter Rongyue in the past, and her high spirits suddenly dropped.

Rongyue is unable to have children now, and her only little prince is sickly and will never grow up. What will happen in the future?

Shi Mu opened her mouth, wanting to ask Concubine Xian to help Rongyue, but after moving her lips for a while, no words came out.

She knew that even if she asked Concubine Xian for help, Rongyue might not appreciate it. Oh God, since you favor Rongyue and let her predict the future, why do you treat her like this?

Shi Nanxi noticed something was wrong with Shi Mu, and after thinking about it she knew why, it must be Shi Rongyue.

But Shi Rongyue made her own choice. There is no regret medicine in life. Now Shi Rongyue has to bear everything by herself.

Since Shi Mu didn't mention it, she pretended not to know. She picked up the tea and took a sip. The atmosphere fell silent. At this time, Hongying was about to invite Shi Mu into the side hall.

Shi Mu suddenly thought of something and looked up and said:

"My queen, your concubine's sister will enter the palace to participate in the selection in March. You must be careful, because she is not a quiet person."

Shi Nanxi narrowed her eyes, and suddenly she understood what was going on. She thanked Shi Mu, and suddenly Xiao Ruzi ran in with a big smile on his face and reported:

"Your Majesty, the Emperor has sent someone to invite you to the Qianqing Palace to serve as a scribe."

Shi Nanxi paused, then curled the corners of her mouth slightly. Kangxi knew that she didn't want to entertain Shi Mu for too long, so he deliberately sent someone to call her over so that she could avoid Shi Mu in a fair and open manner.

Shi's mother was stunned at first, then she secretly sighed that her second daughter was indeed favored and sensible, and she took the initiative to leave.

Shi Nan gave Shi Mu a generous reward and asked her to take her out of the palace, while he himself took a sedan chair to the Qianqing Palace.

Kangxi had found excuses for her, so naturally she had to cooperate.