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

Shi Yiyao was blown by the cool breeze of early spring when she came out of Chuxiu Palace. She shuddered and looked back at the majestic and magnificent Chuxiu Palace, realizing that she had messed up their first meeting today.

But thinking of the elegant and noble emperor, the charming Shi Nanxi, and everything he saw in Chuxiu Palace, his heart became more and more excited.

Such wealth and glory, the emperor's favor, everything is too tempting.

She clenched her fists and warned herself not to be too hasty next time. She should find an opportunity to take the initiative to help Concubine Xian solve her problems, believing that Concubine Xian would not refuse her.

Cai Bi, the maid assigned from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, saw that Shi San Gege did not move for a long time, so she could not help but whisper a reminder:

"Princess Shi San?"

When Shi Yiyao heard the voice, she finally came to her senses and turned to leave, but suddenly she thought of something and her eyes fixed on Caibi.

"Cai Bi, you must not reveal a single word of what happened today, or I will not let you off easily."

Caibi was startled and nodded quickly:

"I don't know anything."

Shi Yiyao withdrew her gaze with satisfaction, but then reminded him with concern:

"We'll go back to the Ti Yuan Palace and let me handle everything."

"Yes, Princess Shi San."

……

In a room in the Tiyuan Hall, Guo Luoluo Baozhu was talking to the palace maid Xiao Ai about Shi Yiyao.

"I didn't expect that after I said this casually, that Shi San Gege actually went to see Concubine Xian! Is she really stupid or does she think it's okay to visit without Concubine Xian's summons?"

There was some curiosity in her tone, and a gleam of brilliance flashed across her eyes, which were very similar to those of Concubine Yi. Could it be that this Third Princess Shi was preparing to enter the palace at the instruction of Concubine Xian?

Think about it, Concubine Xian has been the only favorite for three years, and it would be difficult for her to continue to be the only favorite. Moreover, she has no children so far. Maybe she has health problems, so she chose her own sister to enter the palace to give birth to a child for her?

This was not a random guess on her part, but rather a question about who's favorite concubine didn't want to have a child. She simply didn't believe the half-truths coming out of the palace.

Thinking that this person might be her competitor in the future, she began to feel a little wary.

Xiao Ai was assigned by the Ministry of Internal Affairs to serve Guo Luoluo Baozhu. When she heard this, she packed her luggage and said:

"Princess Baozhu may not know that although Concubine Xian has always been kind and gentle, she must abide by the rules. Princess Shi San violated the selection rules this time and rashly paid a visit without being summoned. I'm afraid it will not be a good thing."

"Oh, there is such a thing?"

Guo Luoluo Baozhu didn't know this because her aunt, Concubine Yi, knew some news in the palace, but not everything.

Xiao Ai packed her luggage.

come over.

"Of course it's true. Concubine Xian has always set an example herself. Even if a servant in Chuxiu Palace violates the palace rules, she will punish him in the same way."

Guo Luoluo's eyes flickered.

But he said:

"Empress Xian is worthy of her reputation as a virtuous woman, and her reputation has spread throughout the Qing Dynasty. The palace has its own rules, and this princess will not violate them."

Just as Xiao Ai was about to speak, there was a sudden noise outside the door. Guo Luoluo Baozhu's eyes rolled, and he stood up, saying as he walked:

"Let's go and see if Princess Shi San has returned."

It was indeed Shi Yiyao who had returned outside the door. As soon as she returned to the Tiyuan Hall, she was spotted by the sharp-eyed beauties in the courtyard and was quickly surrounded.

"Shi San Gege, have you met Concubine Xian?"

"What did Concubine Xian say?"

"Is Chuxiu Palace big?"

Hearing all the chatter coming from different people, Shi Yiyao smiled and looked very happy.

"Sisters, I have seen Concubine Xian. As for Chuxiu Palace, it is not only large, but also magnificent. Many of the furnishings inside are gifts from the emperor. Even the carpets on the floor are precious gold-plated carpets."

"Wow, everyone says that Imperial Concubine Xian is the only one favored in the harem and that the Emperor favors her extremely. The reputation is well-deserved." A sweet-looking concubine exclaimed.

At this time, another pretty girl looked at Shi Yiyao with envy.

"If you ask me, Shi San Gege is of noble status. She is the younger sister of Concubine Xian. You don't have to worry about your future. Concubine Xian will definitely find a good match for you."

Except for a few special people, most of the concubines thought that Shi Yiyao would be given to the prince or a royal relative. After all, the emperor was noble, but he was already forty-one years old, so how could he be more attractive than a young and handsome man?

Shi Yiyao's lips moved slightly, but she didn't say anything as if she agreed. However, she thought in her heart that the princes and royal relatives could never compare to the almighty emperor. However, she was not a fool, so she would naturally not reveal her true purpose in public.

So when Guo Luoluo Baozhu came out and saw everyone praising and flattering Shi Yiyao, she subconsciously clenched her handkerchief.

She is just a concubine's daughter who relies on Concubine Xian's power. She is nothing compared to the future empress.

At this moment, she glanced around and suddenly discovered something. She rolled her eyes and deliberately said loudly:

"Shi San Gege, you are back. I wonder what Concubine Xian gave you as a reward? My aunt, Concubine Yi, just gave me a jade ruyi. It is so beautiful. What about yours?"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone realized that Shi Yiyao had returned empty-handed. They immediately looked at each other and then looked at Shi Yiyao.

Shi Yiyao's heart skipped a beat and she almost broke out in a cold sweat. This Guo Luoluo Baozhu was really hateful, but she couldn't care about anything else at the moment. Her brain was working rapidly, but she rubbed her handkerchief on her face and acted embarrassed:

"A reward?" She looked embarrassed, and then gave a half-truthful explanation:

"Because I am a selected concubine, I am not allowed to enter the Tiyuan Palace without being summoned. And I am rashly paying a visit to the Imperial Concubine Xian. The Imperial Concubine Xian is in charge of the six palaces and is the most fair and strict. If she rewards me, it would be openly supporting something that violates the palace rules."

Everyone looked at each other, wondering what the reason was. At this moment, as if understanding everyone's confusion, Shi Yiyao added in a low voice:

"The Emperor was also present at the time."

This sentence seems to say something, but also seems to say nothing, leaving a large blank space for everyone to imagine.

Everyone looked enlightened and thoughtful. No wonder Concubine Xian did not give any reward. With the Emperor present, the Concubine naturally had to demonstrate her fairness and strictness.

Guo Luoluo Baozhu felt something was wrong after hearing this, but...

Shi Yiyao met the emperor today? Could it be that his guess was right? Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence?

With suspicion, when Shi Yiyao got rid of the concubine and passed the door, Guo Luoluo Baozhu suddenly asked softly:

"Shi Sangege, did you really meet the emperor today?"

Shi Yiyao stopped, turned her head to look at Guo Luoluo Baozhu for a while, and suddenly smiled.

"Yes, the emperor looks really young, and particularly majestic and noble."

After saying that, he walked past Guo Luoluo Baozhu and entered the door.

Guo Luoluo Baozhu clenched her handkerchief tightly, with deep vigilance and fear in her eyes. It seemed that her guess was correct. Shi Yiyao was the person chosen by Concubine Xian to give birth to a son and consolidate her favor.

No, she had to find time to ask her aunt in person as soon as possible.

……

Not knowing what happened in the Tiyuan Hall after he left, Shi Nanxi followed Kangxi all the way to the Tangquan Palace.

Because there were no other concubines on this trip, Shi Nanxi felt more at ease. She soaked in the hot spring for several days in a row and felt very happy.

Tangquan Palace is in Chengde. When Shi Nanxi is free during the day, she will go hunting with Kangxi, or take Hongying and others to pick flowers in early spring when everything is growing, and she will even cook flower cakes on a whim.

"What do you mean? Your Majesty, do you think it tastes good?"

Shi Nanxi washed and changed her clothes, then looked at Hongying who had brought back the flower cakes and asked with great interest.

"It's delicious." Hongying reported happily: "The emperor also praised the queen for her cleverness and said that he never knew the queen could cook. He asked you to make more when you have time in the future."

"That won't work."

Shi Nanxi refused immediately, then stretched out her hands that had just been wiped with perfume, and looking at the slender jade hands that were like beautiful jade, she said as a matter of course:

"My hands are well maintained, not for cooking. It's okay if it happens once, but forget it if it happens more often."

Hongying wanted to say something when Xiaoruzi walked in.

"My queen, there is news from the palace."