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

In the Yanx Palace, Concubine Hui was discussing two rumors that had recently appeared in the palace with Concubine Rong and Concubine Xi.

"My two sisters, Concubine Xian entrusted us with the important task of the selection of concubines. She trusted us. But now that the selection has only been a few days, rumors are spreading in the palace. We are really derelict in our duty. Now that Concubine Xian is not in the palace, how do you think this matter should be handled?"

After hearing these high-sounding words, Rong Fei secretly curled her lips, but said nothing.

Originally, they should have tried to suppress the first rumor as soon as it came out. After all, the attitude of Concubine Xian when she visited the palace that day was very clear. She had no intention of letting the third princess Shi enter the palace, let alone letting her enter the palace to consolidate her favor and give birth to a child. Anyone who really believed in such a rumor was a fool.

But what was strange was that there was no movement in Chuxiu Palace. They were puzzled, and because they were deep in the harem, it was easy to overthink. They thought that Concubine Xian had some hidden intention, so they insisted on not ruining the other party's plan and held their breath.

Until today, it was secretly rumored that Concubine Xian had never intended to ask Shi Sange to enter the palace to consolidate her favor and give birth to a child. This rumor was spread by someone, and the person who spread the rumor was Concubine Yi's niece, Guo Luoluo Baozhu Gege.

As soon as this rumor came out, everyone was completely unable to sit still. They also realized that it seemed to be a mistake, so they quickly sent people to Chuxiu Palace to verify it. It was at this time that they learned that Concubine Xian was not currently in the palace.

They finally realized what was happening. No wonder the rumors kept spreading and Chuxiu Palace hadn't responded. It turned out that Concubine Xian was not in the harem at all. But this brought up a series of problems.

When did Concubine Xian leave the palace? Was she with the emperor? How come they didn't know? Where did she go? When will she return to the palace?

After verifying these issues, they found out that after paying respects to the emperor on the day of the selection, Concubine Xian and the emperor secretly left the palace and went to Tangquan Palace without telling anyone or taking anyone with them. Now, the two have not returned yet, and no one knows when they will return.

After getting the answer, even though Concubine Hui and the others knew that the Emperor doted on Concubine Xian, they still felt uncomfortable that he would leave them alone to take Concubine Xian away, but they soon returned to normal.

I've seen a lot of this kind of thing in the past two years. The sadness will soon pass. What's more important now is to deal with the rumors as soon as possible and stop the blame. Otherwise, when the emperor and Concubine Xian come back, they will not only be guilty of dereliction of duty.

After regaining consciousness, Rong Fei spoke directly:

"The most urgent task is to suppress the rumors first, arrest the few servants who spread the rumors and send them directly to the Ministry of Punishment, kill the chicken to scare the monkey, and deter the six palaces."

There was a sharp flash in her eyes.

Then he said:

"As for spreading rumors and making false accusations against the imperial concubine, this is a crime of great disrespect. If it is true, the culprit, Guo Luoluo Baozhu, should be punished according to palace rules. This method can also completely suppress the rumors."

In fact, she had a guess in her mind, and the other two also knew it well. This matter might be related to Concubine Yi's sister, Guiren Jing. But if it were her, she would do the same.

Concubine Yi was obviously a smart person before, but now, perhaps because of her illness, she is about to die. She actually ignored her own sister and supported a young niece to enter the palace.

She didn't think about how old the Fifth Prince and his family were, whether they could accept a cousin who was no older than them as their stepmother? Would it chill the feelings of Concubine Jing? More importantly, would the Emperor agree?

Concubine Xi raised her eyes from her newly dyed nail polish and said with raised eyebrows:

"My sister agrees with what Sister Rongfei said."

Concubine Hui showed no surprise on her face. She said:

"I have already sent someone to summon Guo Luoluo Baozhu."

Speak of the devil, he will appear. The next moment, Yun'er led the pale-faced Guo Luoluo Baozhu in.

Seeing her expression, Concubine Hui and the other two understood that no matter whether there was any inside story or not, the rumor was definitely related to her.

On the other side, Qiaohui didn't receive a call from Guo Luoluo Baozhu, so she hurried back to Yikun Palace. Before she entered the inner room, she heard coughing sounds, followed by a voice.

"But...Qiaohui...is back?" She spoke in a very low voice, her words were intermittent, and even her pronunciation was a little unclear.

Qiaohui felt a little sad when she heard that. She quickened her pace, lifted the curtain and walked in. As soon as she entered, she was hit by a strong smell of medicine.

Two years ago, when the Empress fell ill for unknown reasons, all the doctors in the Imperial Hospital were unable to explain the cause. Gradually, the Empress' illness became more and more serious, and in the end she was bedridden.

The Fifth Prince petitioned the Emperor to invite various folk doctors to treat the Empress. Some of them did see something and wrote prescriptions, but no matter how much medicine the Empress took, it did not work at all. At most, it reduced the pain a little, but it still could not stop the Empress's physical decline.

Now the Empress is awake less and less, and they know that she might not be able to make it. All kinds of emotions are surging in her heart, and Qiaohui walks to the bedside.

Concubine Yi was lying on the bed. She had long lost her former brightness and charm. Her face was pale, her hair was falling out, and she was so thin that she was almost skin and bones. She looked like she had aged by ten years.

At this moment, she looked behind Qiao Hui with cloudy eyes, but she didn't see the person she wanted to see. She asked with difficulty:

"Where's Baozhu? Why didn't Baozhu come?"

Qiaohui's tears fell down. She hurried forward to hold the empress's hand, knelt beside the bed, and said in a choked voice:

"Your Majesty, I am incompetent. Princess Baozhu was taken to the Yanxi Palace by Concubine Hui."

As soon as these words came out, a tear fell from the corner of Concubine Yi's eyes, and she said in a trembling voice:

"It was me. It was me who harmed her. I shouldn't have selfishly let my family send her to the palace."

Qiaohui collapsed upon hearing this. She held the Empress's skinny hand and shook her head frantically.

"No, no, it has nothing to do with the Empress. It was Princess Baozhu who was careless and got into trouble. It's all Concubine Jing's fault. She is the one who harmed you and Princess Baozhu."

There was deep hatred in Qiaohui's eyes.

"Your Highness, let's report her to the Emperor for plotting to murder you. The Emperor will not let her go."

The tired and old Nanny Wang looked over when she heard what was said. She felt the same way. She hated Concubine Jing who had harmed the Empress.

Concubine Yi gasped for air, staring at the ceiling in a trance, and murmured:

"It's useless. My sister has figured it out. She knows that I dare not tell anyone about this, but I won't accept it. I finally became Concubine Yi. Why should I make room for her? Why? I won't accept it. I really won't accept it!"

Complex emotions flashed in her eyes, including desire, nostalgia, reluctance, hatred, unwillingness, despair, regret, etc.

"So I avoided her and found a family to send Baozhu to the palace, just because I didn't want to make room for her, but it ended up hurting Baozhu."

"I was wrong. I can't continue to harm the family. That's it. Everything is retribution for me. I harmed Yin? because of a momentary thought. This is the retribution I deserve."

"But what should I do with my three princes? The fifth prince is older and has the Empress Dowager to take care of him, so I can rest assured. But the ninth prince is still young and easily offends people. What will happen to him if I leave?

And Eleven, he was not in good health when he was born. After finally growing up to four years old, his health has not improved, but has become worse and worse. This palace is really worried..."

Drops of turbid tears flowed from their eyes to their temples. Qiaohui and Nanny Wang could no longer hold back and threw themselves on the bed, crying and begging:

"My queen, it is precisely because of the three princes that you insist on doing this. You know best how the princes without mothers are bullied in the palace."

"Qiaohui is right, the three princes cannot live without you!"

Hearing this, Concubine Yi came back to her senses. A trace of determination suddenly flashed across her sallow and withered face, as if she had made up her mind. She said with difficulty:

"I know I can't hold on any longer, so I'll call it quits with my sister. After I leave, you must not reveal the truth or seek revenge for me. But before I leave, I must leave a guarantee for the three princes. Come here..."

Qiaohui and Nanny Wang came over.

"Noble Concubine Xian..."