PNB Chapter 118 Consort Fucha Agreed
Chapter 118 Consort Fucha Agreed
The moment the chubby orange cat uttered these words, the Empress felt a sudden tremor in her heart.
It felt like an arrow had struck the very center of my heart.
She had only spoken a few words at the Hall of Mental Cultivation, and the Emperor already wanted to send her away.
All the pain and grievances in my heart surged up at this moment.
It made her almost lose control.
The Empress quickly lowered her eyes, concealing the bitterness in her heart.
She quickly composed herself and said:
"Your Majesty, I have come here today to ask you about something."
Although her voice was relatively steady, the slight tremor at the end betrayed her emotions.
After hearing this, the chubby orange cat said somewhat impatiently:
"Your Majesty, please speak freely."
The Queen took a deep breath:
"Your Majesty, Consort Fang, Noble Lady Chun, and Consort Lian are all pregnant."
In that case, there won't be many people in the palace who can serve you.
"What does the Queen mean?" asked the chubby orange.
The Empress curtsied and said softly:
"I think it's time to put the selection of concubines on the agenda. Firstly, it would enrich Your Majesty's harem."
Secondly, it also serves to demonstrate the abundance of the royal family's offspring.
Upon hearing this, the chubby orange raised its eyebrows slightly, a hint of amusement in its eyes.
He picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and remained silent for a moment before saying:
"I am aware of this matter. Please allow me some time to consider it. You may return now."
Upon seeing this, the Empress hurriedly agreed.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I shall take my leave."
But in his heart, he was secretly plotting how to push this matter forward.
This imperial concubine selection must be carried out; the harem is now entirely under the control of Nian Shilan and Consort Shu.
With new concubines in the harem, she didn't believe that Nian Shilan and Consort Shu could maintain their current stability.
If the Emperor doesn't agree this time, she'll have no choice but to plead with the Empress Dowager.
The Queen has just made some moves, and her plan hasn't even fully unfolded yet.
Su Peisheng had already sent the message to Fucha Peiyun at Yanxi Palace.
Xue'er looked at Fucha Peiyun with a worried expression and said:
"Your Majesty, the Emperor is going to hold a selection of concubines. What should we do?"
Just then, Ye'er walked over unhurriedly. After hearing Xue'er's words,
She smiled gently and said:
"So what if it's a talent show? What's the big deal?"
Our Empress is a Noble Consort, and a Noble Consort with a son and an official title at that.
"Do you think we'd be afraid of a few young maids who've just entered the palace?"
Fucha Peiyun was very satisfied with Ye'er's words.
Then he turned to Xue'er and said:
"Xue'er, you really should learn more from your sister Ye'er."
As long as I can maintain my composure and prevent others from finding any fault with me,
Even if many new concubines enter the palace, no one will be able to easily shake my current position.
After Fucha Peiyun finished speaking, she stood up and paced around the room in thought.
"Although I am not afraid of new people entering the palace, the more people there are in the harem, the more variables there will be."
"Xue'er, go and contact the people at Jingren Palace to find out who the Empress's people are."
Upon hearing this, Xue'er's face instantly lit up with an excited smile, and she nodded happily in response:
"Yes, Your Highness! This servant will take care of it immediately!"
After saying that, she skipped and hopped away, ready to leave.
Seeing this, Ye'er quickly spoke up and scolded:
"Xue'er, be more composed. How can you be so impulsive and rash?"
"If you offend your master and implicate the Empress, be careful what you do!"
When Xue'er was scolded by Ye'er, she stiffened and her playful smile froze on her face.
She quickly stuck her tongue out at Ye'er, then swiftly composed herself.
He respectfully bowed to Fucha Peiyun and took his leave.
According to the later plot of "Empresses in the Palace," that should appear is...
"Foolish yet undeniably beautiful," said Guargia Wenyuan.
As for which new characters will appear, Fucha Peiyun had no idea.
Empress Fucha Peiyun knew without even thinking what her intentions were in bringing up the imperial concubine selection at this time.
If the Empress knew that all the people she had chosen sided with her or Nian Shilan...
I wonder what the Empress will do.
However, the draft hasn't been finalized yet, so there's no rush for these things.
It's true that they finally managed to make some money from cement production, but now they have to put together a talent show for this big, fat orange cat.
Fucha Peiyun was a little annoyed, but as long as this fat orange cat had the idea of participating in the talent show in mind...
She couldn't very well object, lest she displease the big fat orange cat, which would be detrimental to her.
She couldn't let a small act of impatience ruin her grand plan.
However, this will likely be Big Fat Orange's last draft.
Ye'er then whispered in Fucha Peiyun's ear...
"Your Majesty, do you think the Emperor will agree to the selection of concubines?"
Fucha Peiyun "meeting"
This fat orange cat isn't the historical Emperor Yongzheng; he was known for his lack of lust and dislike from a young age.
This big, fat orange cat is still a hedonistic and pleasure-loving person at heart.
Otherwise, why would he hold a selection of consorts so soon after ascending the throne, all because of the Empress Dowager's urging?
The first imperial concubine selection by Emperor Yongzheng in official history took place in the fifth year of his reign.
Now that the chubby orange cat is rich, there are indeed very few concubines in the palace who can serve him.
With a legitimate reason, how could this big, fat orange cat not be tempted?
However, the chubby orange cat wouldn't agree right away, lest people say it was because of its good looks.
Ye'er: "Why? Didn't the Emperor refuse to hold a selection of concubines before?"
Fucha Peiyun smiled and said, "If His Majesty is truly unwilling, no one can force him."
Ye'er frowned and asked in confusion:
"There are already so many concubines in the palace, why do we still need to choose?"
"Won't that mean we'll have to bring in new women to the palace again?"
Fucha Peiyun said, "Compared to the late Emperor, the Emperor's consorts are nothing but a drop in the ocean."
The position of Imperial Noble Consort is now full, with only Consort Jin holding the rank of Consort.
There are only three concubines: Consort Qi, Consort Xin, and Consort Fang.
"With so many vacancies in the harem, why don't these court officials send their daughters to the palace to try and secure a better future?"
After a pause, Fucha Peiyun said, "As for our palace, it's not a place you can just walk into whenever you want."
If Your Majesty truly intends to hold a selection of concubines, I will find an opportunity to explain to Your Majesty that we will not be admitting any new concubines to our palace.
Ye'er looked worried and gently reminded him:
"Your Majesty, aren't you afraid of upsetting the Emperor by making such a request?"
Fucha Peiyun smiled and said, "Don't worry, Ye'er. I am, after all, a Noble Consort."
In the past two years, the Emperor has still shown some affection for me.
Besides, I still have Prince Hongchang under my care.
No matter how many women there are in the harem, how can they compare to one's own son?
Ye'er nodded, feeling somewhat relieved.
The Queen proposed a selection of concubines, but after waiting and waiting, the chubby orange tree still hadn't given its consent.
The Empress finally couldn't hold back any longer and brought up the matter when she visited the Empress Dowager at Shou Kang Palace one day.
The Shou Kang Palace now feels as somber and lifeless as the Empress Dowager herself.
The Empress Dowager is now bedridden.
Due to paralysis and inability to care for himself, incontinence occurs frequently.
Despite the palace maids and nannies taking good care of her,
However, over time, some unpleasant odors inevitably remained in the hall.
To mask the unpleasant smells as much as possible, the entire palace was filled with a rich, incense-like fragrance.
The moment the Empress stepped into the palace
The aroma of incense, a mixture of various scents, rushed into her nostrils like a tidal wave.
The Empress frowned slightly, but quickly regained her dignified and proper expression.
She suppressed her discomfort and approached the Empress Dowager with proper manners:
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects and wish you good health."
The Empress Dowager sat back on the bed, while Zhu Xi stood beside her, carefully adjusting the position of the pillows.
They tried to make the Empress Dowager more comfortable.
Seeing this, the Empress quickly stepped forward and gently and skillfully helped.
The Empress Dowager is now even having trouble speaking; she usually won't open her mouth unless absolutely necessary.
The Empress Dowager was fully aware of the Empress's intentions.
Earlier, Zhu Xi had already told the Empress Dowager about the Empress mentioning the selection of concubines to the Emperor.
So much time has passed, yet no concrete news about the imperial selection has come from the palace.
This suggests that the emperor has not yet made a final decision on this matter.
It seems the Empress is getting a little impatient.
Knowing full well the purpose of the Empress's visit, the Empress Dowager did not rush to express her opinion.
He simply watched silently as the Empress served him with utmost care.
Previously, the Empress only showed superficial respect to her, the Empress Dowager.
They'll only try to please her when they need her help.
After adjusting the cushions, the Empress hesitated slightly before speaking:
"Your Majesty, as you know, the three-year period has already passed."
According to the rules set by our ancestors, a selection of consorts should be held this year in order to enrich the emperor's harem and ensure the continuation of his lineage.
Your Majesty, I have previously raised this matter with you.
But to this day, the Emperor has still not given a clear answer.
The Empress Dowager's already somewhat cloudy eyes slowly turned to the Empress.
His eyes revealed a hint of something unfathomable.
Immediately afterwards, a muffled sound came from the Empress Dowager's throat.
Upon seeing this, Zhu Xi, who was standing to the side, quickly bent down and put his ear close to the Empress Dowager's mouth to listen carefully.
After a short while, Zhu Xi straightened up and said softly to the Empress:
"Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager means that the selection of concubines cannot be rushed."
The Emperor must have weighed the options and considered them carefully.
"Your Majesty, you just need to wait."
The Empress was anxious, but she remained outwardly respectful.
"Your Majesty, I am worried that Lady Nian and Lady Fucha are becoming increasingly powerful in the harem."
If this continues, who in the imperial court and harem will still remember me, the Empress?
Seeing that the Empress Dowager remained unmoved, the Empress could only speak of what the Empress Dowager cared about most.
If this continues, I, the Empress, will be deposed sooner or later.
There was no one left in the Ulanara and Uya families who could speak to them.
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager slightly raised her eyelids.
The Empress Dowager naturally cared about the Uya and Ulanara families, but she was now also preparing to give up on the Empress.
This empress is becoming increasingly useless; this time, the Uya family will have two women selected for the imperial concubine selection.
If one of them can give birth to a prince, then the future glory of her Uya family will be guaranteed.
Zhu Xi understood and quickly stepped forward again to hear the Empress Dowager's meaning.
"Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager intends to raise this matter with the Emperor."
The Empress Dowager is helping the Empress one last time, hoping the Empress will behave herself in the future.
The Empress's face stiffened for a moment, then she hurriedly expressed her gratitude.
"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty. I will remember it forever."
The Empress Dowager waved her hand, and Zhu Xi said...
"Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager is resting now. You may leave."
Once outside the Empress Dowager's Shou Kang Palace, the Empress's respect vanished instantly, replaced by a ruthless expression.
However, the purpose of this trip was ultimately achieved: to persuade the Empress Dowager to hold a selection of concubines.
Empress Dowager Shou Kang Palace looked at Zhu Xi, who understood and said...
"Your Majesty, please rest assured, this old servant will personally send someone to the Hall of Mental Cultivation shortly."
Please invite His Majesty to dine with you.
Having said that, Zhu Xi curtsied slightly and took her leave, turning and exiting the palace.
Not long after, the eunuch sent by Zhu Xi came running to the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
Soon, the chubby orange arrived at Shou Kang Palace.
Upon entering the hall, the chubby orange cat quickly stepped forward, bowed deeply to the Empress Dowager, and flicked its sleeves in a gesture of respect.
"Your son greets Your Majesty the Empress Dowager!"
The Empress Dowager lifted her eyelids and waved her hand slightly, gesturing for the chubby orange cat to take a seat.
After the chubby orange was seated, the Empress Dowager looked at Zhu Xi.
Seeing this, Zhu Xi quickly stepped forward and said:
"Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager invited you here today because she wants to inquire about the selection of concubines."
Upon hearing this, the chubby orange tree frowned slightly.
It seems that the Empress's visit to Shou Kang Palace today must be for this matter.
Why is the Empress so insistent on holding a talent selection? What exactly is she planning?
The current chubby orange no longer believes, as before, that the Empress's actions were entirely for the sake of her offspring.
Thinking back to the last imperial concubine selection, the An family member who entered the palace...
And then there's Consort Qi, who had been manipulated by the Empress all along, which only fueled Da Pang Ju's suspicions.
Could it be that the Empress is once again planning to select women from the imperial concubines to serve as her weapons?
This would further harm the unborn children of Hongchang and Consort Fang.
No, this draft can't be done.
The chubby orange looked at the Empress Dowager.
"Your Majesty, I am currently very busy with state affairs and have no such intention."
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager's expression darkened slightly.
Zhu Xi bowed again to listen to the Empress Dowager's words.
"Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager says that this selection of imperial heirs is related to the continuation of the royal family and should not be decided so hastily."
The chubby orange cat said, "With so many concubines pregnant in my harem, there's no need to rush the matter of having offspring."
The Empress Dowager uttered two words indistinctly: "The late...Emperor".
Zhu Xi understood, "Your Majesty's current number of offspring is still far too few compared to that of the late Emperor."
Furthermore, all the concubines in the harem are now pregnant, so there's no one available to serve the Emperor.
That's not appropriate.
Big Fat Orange could tell that the Empress Dowager was determined to have him participate in the imperial concubine selection.
The Empress Dowager knew perfectly well what kind of person the Empress was, yet she still wholeheartedly favored her and helped the Empress persuade her.
It seems that in the Empress Dowager's heart, the Empress, her niece, is far more important than her own son!
Big Fat Orange kept fiddling with a beautiful 18-bead bracelet in his hands, his movements becoming increasingly hurried.
After a long while, he finally stopped what he was doing.
He took a deep breath and slowly raised his head.
Looking at the Empress Dowager, his expression turned much colder. He spoke slowly and deliberately:
"Your Majesty, I understand."
I will order the start of preparations for the talent selection.
"The Ministry of Revenue will then submit the list of candidates."
The Empress Dowager then mumbled two more words.
"fourteen…"
The moment the words "Empress Dowager" were uttered, a chill ran through the chubby orange cat.
At this time, the Empress Dowager was still thinking about the Fourteenth Prince, but hadn't shown any concern for him.
The chubby orange cat gave a mocking smile, but he was keeping his head down.
The Empress Dowager was still sitting upright and didn't see the big fat orange's mocking smile.
Big Fat Orange originally wanted to inquire about the Empress Dowager's health, but now he doesn't care anymore.
He simply pretended not to hear the Empress Dowager say the word "fourteen".
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"Your Majesty, I have many affairs to attend to at the Hall of Mental Cultivation, so I will take my leave now."
Then, without paying any attention to the Empress Dowager's reaction, the chubby orange cat simply turned and left.