Chapter 1040 Kangxi's Harem, Consort Liang (77)
Chapter 1040 Kangxi's Harem, Consort Liang (77)
"Thank you for your concern."
Li Siqi responded softly, "I am doing well now."
I can't expect my concubines to compete for the emperor's favor like the younger concubines.
"I don't think that's necessary."
"As long as you have an idea."
The Empress Dowager still said, "You should also take a look at the candidates for this selection."
Choosing a good person will make things more peaceful in the backyard.
Otherwise, how can we live together if we're always arguing and bickering?
"You're right."
Li Siqi nodded, "Xiao Shiyi's personality has softened a bit."
Your Majesty, I would like to find him a wife with a more capable and straightforward personality.
It's best if a couple's personalities complement each other.
"That's true."
……
We left Kangshou Palace.
Li Siqi slowly returned to Changchun Palace.
"Master, Emperor Kangxi is preparing to deal with Suo'etu."
Little Pot reminded, "After Suo'etu fell, the Crown Prince was also deposed soon after."
It quickly became lively.
"Yes."
A hint of sarcasm flashed in Li Siqi's eyes. "Now the imperial court is his chessboard, and the princes and ministers are his pawns."
Naturally, he can play however he wants.
"Since Xiao Ba isn't participating in his game this time, I'd like to see who Kangxi will promote as a scapegoat."
"It's really hard to say this time!"
Xiao Huzi thought for a moment and then said, "Given Kangxi's temperament, I think it should be the sons of the four imperial concubines who are eliminated."
The sons of the four imperial concubines were relatively old.
He will definitely make those princes leave the stage.
Only the older princes participated.
Only he can perform balancing acts.
"This should be."
Li Siqi responded, "Let him play."
Wait until he gets out of control.
Let's enjoy the show.
"Hehe, that's right!"
……
Back at Changchun Palace, Li Siqi resumed her undisturbed life.
"Miss."
Granny Lu came in, bowed, and said, "News has come that the Eighth Prince's wife has gone into labor."
"now?"
"The imperial physician was summoned half an hour ago."
"The second child should be born relatively quickly."
Li Siqi instructed, "Take the ginseng and go out for a while."
Now Xiao Ba has other concubines in his backyard.
The worst thing is that some people might be too ambitious and do something stupid.
With you keeping an eye on things, I feel a little more at ease.
"Yes, madam!"
"Go."
"Slave, please leave!"
Granny Lu quickly left.
She has a pass to leave the palace.
They quickly headed to the Prince Qian's residence with the palace maids.
"Little pot, keep an eye on it."
Li Siqi instructed, "Nothing can happen to Shushu Jueluo."
"Don't worry, Master, the baby in Eighth Princess's belly is fine."
The little pot responded, "Nothing unusual has been found yet."
"Give her a birth control pill while she eats."
Li Siqi said, "It would be safer to give birth to the child as soon as possible."
"Okay, master!"
Xiao Huzi added, "With this child born, the Shushu Jueluo clan will have two legitimate sons."
She no longer needed to worry about her concubines in the back courtyard giving birth to sons.
"What she's worried about is this election."
Li Siqi responded, "The princes who do not yet have a concubine will definitely be granted one."
Even Xiaoba couldn't avoid it.
Shushu Jueluo was also aware of this.
Now that she has given birth to her second son, even if a concubine enters the household, she need not worry.
"Yes!"
Little Pot nodded, "Being a prince's wife is really not easy. Now that she has two sons to rely on, she doesn't have to worry about anything anymore."
"That's true."
Li Siqi suddenly smiled, "Different identities mean different positions."
I truly hope that the women in Xiao Ba's harem can live in harmony.
All children can be born and raised to adulthood.
Although I know in my heart that it is unlikely to happen.
After all, some people just want to compete.
Regardless of their background, once a woman becomes a mother, she will naturally want to make plans for her child.
"Speaking of royal consorts, only our Eighth Prince's harem is relatively peaceful."
Little Pot laughed and said, "Look at the other princes' backyards, how lively they are!"
Whether it's the eldest, second, third, fourth, fifth, seventh, ninth, or tenth son.
The women in their brothers' backyards are constantly fighting.
At least a dozen or twenty children died at the hands of those women.
It has to be said that when women get ruthless, they are in no way inferior to men.
"Yes."
Li Siqi nodded, "Actually, everyone knows the truth, but no one can interfere."
After all, this is the norm in the eyes of these people.
Hopefully, the backyard of Little Eight and Little Eleven will be an exception.
"For the time being, it doesn't seem like there's a big problem."
Xiao Huzi replied, "The Eighth Prince doesn't have many women in his harem."
He did not have any concubines he particularly favored.
Moreover, the Eighth Prince valued his Eighth Consort the most.
Therefore, the concubines weren't stupid; they dared not provoke the primary wife.
"So, whether the backyard is messy or not is mainly the male homeowner's problem."
Li Siqi sneered, "So they deserved to lose so many children."
……
The election will begin soon.
Emperor Kangxi kept a close eye on news from Changchun Palace.
"Did Consort Liang summon any of the selected ladies?"
Upon hearing this news, Kangxi was somewhat incredulous. "Not even once?"
"No."
Li Dequan responded, "The Noble Consort Liang did not step out of Changchun Palace, nor did she summon any of the young ladies-in-waiting."
"Does she really not care about the wife of the eleventh prince?"
Kangxi didn't believe it from the bottom of his heart.
After all, he was the one who argued with himself over the Eighth Prince's wife.
How can you not care about your daughter-in-law?
Thinking of this, he gave another order, "Keep an eye on Changchun Palace."
"Let's see which family's young ladies Consort Liang summons."
"Whoo!"
Li Dequan quickly responded.
In his heart, he thought his master had brought it on himself.
Of course, only Consort Liang had the ability to offend her master to the point of death.
Yet, she still managed to make her master remember her.
Li Siqi completely ignored Kangxi's subtle actions.
She continues to live her quiet life.
Ignoring the commotion in the harem.
This time, the three princes are to be betrothed.
Li Siqi remained as steady as a mountain, but Consort Min and Consort Ding could not sit still.
The two arrived at Changchun Palace hand in hand.
"Why are you two coming here instead of choosing daughters-in-law?"
"Miss."
Consort Min was both amused and exasperated. "We're not the only ones who want to marry off our sons; you're in the same boat."
"That's right, why hasn't Her Majesty summoned the young ladies for the imperial concubine selection?"
Consort Ding asked with a hint of curiosity, "Has Your Majesty already chosen someone?"
"No."
Li Siqi shook her head, "I haven't even met anyone, how could I possibly confirm the selection?"
"This one……"
Consort Min looked puzzled. "Your Majesty, why don't you see the selected ladies?"
Regardless, we should still have some impression of these young women.
By meeting people, you can get a sense of their personality.
If we don't see each other at all.
Wouldn't that be...
She didn't know what to say next.
However, Li Siqi understood what she meant and smiled slightly at her, "Don't worry."
Even if I don't investigate, the Emperor will investigate the character of these ladies-in-waiting.
Besides, what difference would it make if we summoned them?
Ultimately, it was the emperor who decided to grant the marriage.
We're just offering suggestions.
Whether you see it or not, it doesn't make much difference.
"So, Your Majesty has really decided not to summon these young ladies-in-waiting?"
Consort Ding couldn't help but ask again, "What if the Eleventh Prince doesn't like it?"
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