Chapter 019

Chapter 019

Jingren Palace

"Consort Rong?!" Imperial Noble Consort Tongjia slammed her cup, one eyebrow raised high. "What about the others?"

"There is only one Noble Lady Fucha; the rest are all dayings and changzai," the young eunuch replied cautiously.

Imperial Noble Consort Tongjia let out a few sneering laughs. "Consort Rong, what a fitting title for her!"

Nanny Wang, standing nearby, gestured for the eunuch to leave. The other maids also tactfully withdrew, while she stepped forward to wipe the water stains that had splashed on Imperial Noble Consort Tongjia.

"Your Highness, she is merely a consort; how can she compare to you? You are the Imperial Noble Consort personally conferred by the Emperor. That little Niohuru is just a minor consort."

However, Imperial Noble Consort Tongjia was dissatisfied. She naturally knew that if it weren't for being the Emperor's cousin, she wouldn't have been promoted so quickly. But this special status was something she didn't want other women to share.

This woman, who hadn't even served the Emperor yet, was already a consort! Among the newly entered court ladies, she was the only one to be granted the title of consort!

"Nanny!"

"Your Highness, don't be anxious. The one in Yikun Palace must be feeling even worse," Nanny Wang hinted. With the sister entering the palace with such an air of favor, how could the Imperial Noble Consort feel comfortable?

"Hmph, the women of the Niohuru family are becoming more and more detestable!" If anything, she disliked the Imperial Noble Consort even more.

Yikun Palace

"Your Highness, don't be angry. The Emperor did this because of you, and couldn't give her too low a rank..." Yujing's voice trembled as she spoke, her eyes avoiding the Imperial Noble Consort, her body shaking uncontrollably.

The pain she endured only deepened her fear of the Imperial Noble Consort.

Others claimed the Imperial Noble Consort was kind-hearted and gentle, but the way she tormented people last night still sent chills down her spine...

The Imperial Noble Consort looked at her with a gentle smile. "Because of my influence, he couldn't give her a low rank, so he made her a consort?" The gentleness of her smile contrasted sharply with the gloom in her eyes.

A consort could raise her own child, without having to let another concubine adopt it!

How could she then adopt Consort Rong's child?!

If it weren't for the sake of quickly having a child, why would she have endured this?!

Yujing immediately knelt down, trembling, her body weak with fear, and cold sweat breaking out on her back. In this state, the Imperial Noble Consort was as terrifying as a demon.

The Imperial Noble Consort stood up and reached out towards her, but Yujing reflexively avoided her. The Imperial Noble Consort's hand paused, then still reached out to grab her shoulder. "Why are you so nervous?" she asked softly.

Without waiting for a response, she continued, "Am I that scary?" Then she helped Yujing up, gently caressing her face. The cold touch of the Imperial Noble Consort's fingernail guard brushed against Yujing's face, causing a slight sting. The icy sensation made Yujing's heart race, but she dared not move.

"N-no, not scary."

Upon hearing this, the Imperial Noble Consort's gentle expression suddenly turned fierce, and she pushed Yujing down hard. "Get out!"

Yujing fell heavily to the ground, but her heart felt as if a weight had been lifted. She quickly scrambled to her feet and retreated.

Unaware that she had narrowly escaped this time, Yujing didn't know that the Imperial Noble Consort's gaze at her retreating back was as if looking at a dead person.

——

Meanwhile, the newly minted Consort Rong, Su Yi, moved into Yonghe Palace.

The maids assigned to serve her were all in high spirits, seemingly happy for her. In truth, the most important thing was that they had been assigned to serve in the palace of a consort who might soon be favored, which was much better than serving in the palaces of less favored concubines.

Su Yi, who was entrusted with high hopes:....

Is that man the type to be dazzled by beauty?

Why does she feel like Kangxi is deliberately using her as a target?

Who in the harem is most hated now? Su Yi is confident it’s her!

Not to mention the Imperial Noble Consort and Consort Tong Jia, those other consorts must hate her to death.

Those women have worked so hard for so many years to be promoted to consort, and she comes in as a consort right away.

This is just...

How is she supposed to flirt with the other consorts?!

That's not all, there isn't even a single low-ranking consort in Yonghe Palace, not even a chance to get close.

Su Yi suddenly feels a sharp pain in her chest and lies weakly on the bed.

Yun Xiu and the little beauty Xiu Jin were left in the Niohuru residence; she can't even touch the hand of a familiar little beauty, feeling a heartache.

The head maid Yun Hua quickly steps forward, "Your Highness, what's wrong? Should we call for a physician?"

This is her new mistress, chosen by Her Highness to be the head maid, so she must perform well.

Su Yi reaches out and holds Yun Hua's hand, leaning on the pillow and shaking her head, looking at Yun Hua with a gentle and focused gaze, "It's nothing, just feeling a bit stuffy. I'll be fine after resting for a while."

Yun Hua is struck by Su Yi's stunning beauty up close, especially when Su Yi looks at her—it feels as if she’s being seen right through.

Su Yi’s peach blossom eyes seem to radiate affection, naturally exuding emotion, making Yun Hua too flustered to look longer. Her heart races as her hand is softly held.

"Your Highness, would you like some water?" Yun Hua asks with a slightly blushing face, trying to divert Her Highness's attention.

Yun Hua is the most beautiful among the maids sent to serve, with a delicate and pretty appearance. Su Yi chose her at first sight to be the head maid, and by the way, there is also a eunuch who looks quite good, with a soft and beautiful boy style.

Though not thirsty, Su Yi decides to drink a little, replying cheerfully, "Okay."

Feeling the small hand, her vitality seems to have recovered.

This good mood disappears when the Qianqing Palace sends a message saying that she should prepare, as Kangxi has chosen her for the night.

Later, a matron will come to take her for a bath, change her clothes, and send her over after making her fragrant.

She can't accept the matron scrubbing her like a pig, so thoroughly.

She has never experienced this before!

Can't accept this; it's too stimulating!

Su Yi:!!!!!!

Ah, so excited that Su Yi spits out a mouthful of blood.

This immediately startles all the servants in Yonghe Palace. Suddenly spitting blood out of nowhere, they immediately call for a physician, while sending a message to Qianqing Palace saying that Consort Rong suddenly feels unwell and cannot serve tonight.

Liang Jiugong gets the news and immediately tells His Majesty. His Majesty is a bit different towards her, not only exceptionally promoting her to consort but also summoning her right away—this is clearly a sign of favor.

Kangxi looks up, "Spit blood?"

Liang Jiugong nodded, "The imperial physician has already been sent to see her."

This Rongpin, with such a great opportunity to gain favor, how could she fall ill?

"I'll visit her later. Have someone send some tonics and other items to Yonghe Palace and find out what the imperial physician has to say." After saying this, Kangxi went back to reviewing the memorials in his hand, looking very calm. Even after hearing she had vomited blood, his reaction was just this.

"Yes, Your Majesty, this servant will go right away." Liang Jiugong had thought that upon hearing this, Your Majesty would rush over immediately. After all, this is Your Majesty, always so composed.

After Liang Jiugong left, Kangxi's memorial stayed untouched for a while, still not reviewed. It turned out that he had stopped writing.