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

Ningshou Palace——

As soon as the Empress Dowager came out of the Buddhist temple, she heard a report saying that Shi Rongyue's personal maid wanted to see her, so she quickly let someone in.

At this moment, she was sitting at the head of the main hall, turning Buddhist beads in her hands. After listening to Zixia's report, a hint of joy immediately appeared on her face.

"Okay, okay, I've been looking forward to Rongyue coming over for a while, but I heard that her second sister had caught a cold, and it happened to be the prince's birthday banquet, so I didn't send anyone to invite her.

Now that she can think of me on her own initiative, I am so happy that I don't think she is shameless. Go back and tell Rongyue to bring her second sister to dinner."

"Yes, Empress Dowager." Zixia hurriedly retreated after receiving the reply, but she was bumped into and stumbled just as she reached the door.

"oops!"

She quickly held onto the door sill to steady herself. The eunuch who bumped into her didn't even look at Zixia. After stabilizing himself, he ran into the hall to report to the Empress Dowager.

"Empress Dowager, the Emperor is coming this way."

"Huh? Why is the emperor here at this time?"

The Empress Dowager's words were heard from inside, and Zixia could no longer hear the rest. She hurried back to Chuxiu Palace, and when she saw the imperial carriage on the way, she immediately knelt aside to avoid it.

Kangxi sat at the top of the dragon chariot. When he entered the Ningshou Palace, he first paid his respects to the Empress Dowager, who quickly said:

"Your Majesty, please get up quickly. Why are you here at this time today?" He usually comes to pay his respects early in the morning, but now it is almost time for dinner.

Kangxi stood up, lifted up his skirt and sat down at the bottom, smiling:

"Your son has come to pay respects to the Empress Dowager. Are you tired of seeing me?"

The Empress Dowager was amused: "The Emperor is so old, and he has learned to joke."

Kangxi also laughed, and after a few casual words, they finally got to the point, talking about Concubine Ping, Concubine Yi, and the Ninth Prince.

The Queen Mother listened and turned her Buddhist beads, nodding slightly:

"The emperor did the right thing. The palace has its own rules. We should follow the rules. Xiaojiu was indeed a little naughty. I hope he can improve after this incident."

Then he sighed to Kangxi:

"The harem is not peaceful, and the princes are also having all kinds of problems. The emperor has to deal with these things while taking care of state affairs. It's really hard."

Kangxi slowly stroked the jade ring and said:

"It's not hard at all. It's me who disturbed the Empress Dowager's peace with trivial matters."

"I don't want to be alone!" The Queen Mother smiled again when she heard it. "The eldest princess of the Shi family will bring her younger sister to dine later. I don't know how lively it will be!"

Hearing this, Kangxi, who had just finished his business and was about to say goodbye, paused slightly. At this time, he heard the Empress Dowager ask:

"Would the Emperor like to stay and have dinner with us?" The Empress Dowager said this out of politeness; she did not expect Kangxi to stay.

But the next moment, the emperor said:

"The food here is really delicious. I haven't eaten it for a long time. I'm going to stay here and have a meal today."

The Empress Dowager was stunned at first, but then she was amused by the Emperor's words of freeloading, and quickly ordered:

"Okay, okay, the Ningshou Palace is bustling today. Go and inform the kitchen to make sure they prepare everything."

"Yes, Queen Mother."

……

In Chuxiu Palace, Shi Rongyue clenched her handkerchief excitedly when she heard Zixia's reply:

"That's great. I don't know if I can..."

As he spoke, he immediately stopped when he saw Zixia approaching him, his expression showing obvious defensiveness, and then he turned to Shi Nanxi:

"Second sister, let's go now. Remember, you must follow my footsteps today and you are not allowed to leave. You must do whatever I tell you to do."

Shi Nanxi put down the teacup and nodded obediently: "Got it, elder sister. Nanxi will definitely follow you closely today and won't leave your side for a step."

She glanced at Zixia and saw that although she lowered her head, she kept twisting her fingers and spoke calmly:

"It's just that, elder sister, I think the color of the velvet flower you are wearing today doesn't match the color of your earrings."

It's normal to avoid some things that you don't want others to know. She was like that before, but she always showed vigilance and caution on her face, which would make anyone feel angry and sad.

"Not suitable?"

Shi Rongyue subconsciously touched the velvet flower on her head, thinking that she was wearing a rose-red velvet flower just now, while the gems on the earrings were green, which seemed a bit mismatched. She immediately exclaimed and quickly got up to go to the dressing table.

Shi Nanxi watched Shi Rongyue rummaging through the jewelry box through the beaded curtain. She retracted her gaze and looked at Zixia. She said nothing, but stood up and patted her hands.

This silent comfort made Zixia's eyes sore and she could no longer hold back a tear.

She believed that she had been doing her job conscientiously since she was assigned to serve the eldest princess, never slacking off, and never revealing anything about the eldest princess. However, the eldest princess would always order her around, be on guard against her at every turn, and speculate about her with malicious intent.

In fact, she didn't want to know the eldest princess's secret, but such an attitude was really hurtful. No matter how slaves they were, they were still human beings, and human beings had feelings. Especially when compared with the second princess who trusted and was close to Hongying in the same room, she felt particularly wronged.

Shi Nanxi felt the tears falling on the back of her hand, but still said nothing. Instead, she glanced at Hongying. Hongying received a signal from Ergege and hurried forward to wipe Zixia's eyes with a handkerchief, while persuading her in a whisper:

"Don't cry, the eldest princess will definitely be unhappy again if she sees you!"

When Zixia heard this, she was so scared that she immediately looked at the eldest princess through the bead curtain. When she saw that she didn't notice, she breathed a sigh of relief and quickly stopped crying.

At this time, Shi Rongyue inside finally found the right earrings and replaced the previous green gemstone earrings with pearl earrings. However, the pearl earrings were three inlays in one ear, and she couldn't wear them properly, so she shouted:

"Zixia, Zixia, come over here!"

Upon hearing this, Zixia hurriedly returned the handkerchief to Hongying. Before leaving, she remembered something and quickly said something in Hongying's ear. Then she bowed solemnly to Shi Nanxi. Although she didn't say a word, Shi Nanxi knew that she had got what she wanted.

After Zixia went in, Hongying told Shi Nanxi what Zixia said. Shi Nanxi didn't expect that he would probably run into Kangxi when he went to Ningshou Palace for the first time.

Her eyes turned and she immediately decided on a strategy: far, near, close. Yesterday at the banquet it was close, today it had to be far.

You can't always give in to men, because they are mean by nature. If you keep getting close to them and let them know that you like them, they will take it for granted.

On the contrary, he will not cherish you. The best strategy is to be distant from him, so that he can't guess your thoughts and can't help but take the initiative to approach you.

After all, one wants to be rewarded only after one has paid. When one day the reward is greater than the payment, he will not be able to let go even if he wants to.

Shi Rongyue finished it quickly. The two sisters said something to the nanny and went to Ningshou Palace. Seeing this, Socho Luo Jiahui clenched her fists.

Why can Shi Rongyue leave Chuxiu Palace at will? Why can she go to Ningshou Palace whenever she wants? It’s so unfair, so unfair!

Li Jiamingxiu next to her also drooped her eyelashes after taking a look. She was naive. Shi Rongyue had the Empress Dowager as her backer and could not be easily moved.

On the contrary, it is that sickly girl Shi Nanxi. No matter how stupid, weak, and useless she is, as long as Shi Rongyue is around, she is her biggest competitor.

No! We can’t just rely on Suochu Luojiahui!