roccoschili Chapter 163 Imperial Concubine
Chapter 163 Imperial Concubine
Since the emperor has made a promise, he will certainly not go back on his word.
The imperial decree to confer Huimin the title of Imperial Concubine was officially issued when the fetus was stable in the third month of pregnancy.
The enthronement ceremony is scheduled for one month later, when the fetus is most stable and the body is not yet so heavy.
The emperor has also considered it carefully this time, which shows that he is very concerned about it.
The concubines were all perceptive and knew that Concubine Xian was now a very important figure in the emperor's heart.
The enthronement ceremony had not yet taken place, but everyone in the palace had already called her Imperial Concubine.
Now in the palace, there is a concubine from the Manchu flag and a concubine from the Han flag, but the one from the Manchu flag has a prince and is pregnant with another, while the one from the Han flag is just raising a princess. It is clear which one is more important and which one has a better future.
But when it comes to balance, we cannot just look at the two concubines.
The concubines Qi Fei, Duan Fei, and Hui Fei were all from the Han army flag, and the majority of the imperial concubines were also from the Han army flag.
Generally speaking, the palace is still dominated by the Han army flag.
From this point of view, Concubine Xian's title of Concubine was actually a way for the Emperor to appease the Manchu nobles.
One cannot just look at the appearance. The virtuous imperial concubine knows the situation well.
There are also few concubines under the Manchu military flag.
This is roughly what Cao Qinmo and Huimin said. This is what has been circulating in the palace recently.
This rumor has been around since the Emperor intended to make Huimin a noble concubine. Now the voice has become louder and is spreading more and more widely.
Cao Qinmo came specifically to ask Huimin what to do, lest her actions go against Concubine Xian's wishes and backfire.
Cao Qinmo cannot bear the responsibility for failing to do her job well.
However, Cao Qinmo has always been a shrewd person, and he mentioned the matter in a roundabout way and in a vague way.
As for this rumor, Huimin knew the intention of the person behind it.
This method is clever, but also really vicious.
After all, Huimin’s character has always been that of a devoted woman who deeply loves the emperor.
Over the years, everyone in the harem believed it without a doubt, and even the emperor himself believed it very much.
This person wanted to make her lose her composure after hearing these rumors, doubt the emperor's intentions, and then question him, in order to prove the emperor's love for her, and even lose her mind due to love.
There is no need to even interfere in the affairs of the previous dynasty. As long as Huimin relaxes her vigilance a little, it will give others an opportunity to take advantage of her.
If he is really infatuated, he will inevitably fall into her trap. Even if someone reminds him that it is wrong or he discovers it himself, he will endure it temporarily but will still feel it in his heart.
As long as she makes a calculation, her goal will be achieved.
It's the hardest to be sober about matters of the heart.
But Huimin naturally knew the truth behind this rumor, and she thought it was well-spread.
But I am in this position because of my own abilities.
Huimin would not agree if she just relied on her Manchu military background.
Isn't this denying everything you have contributed to your career?
If I hadn't planned every step myself, I wouldn't have been able to become a royal concubine.
Her deep love for the Emperor was fake, but her efforts for the position of Empress Dowager were real.
Huimin would care about this if she wanted to.
However, people in the palace believed that it would be best for the emperor to confer the title of imperial concubine on himself for the sake of the Manchu military flag's face.
Even if the palace doesn't think so, Huimin will still try to push it this way.
So Huimin just kept a calm expression and gave Cao Qinmo a look.
Cao Qinmo understood it roughly, but she was still a little hesitant.
"What do you mean, empress?"
"The Emperor is doing this for the full military flag. As for favoritism or offspring, don't think about it at all."
Huimin said it firmly and Cao Qinmo nodded immediately.
"Your Majesty is not trapped by love, you are first-rate and clear-headed, and you are someone who can truly accomplish great things. I respect you."
Huimin glanced at her and said, "How come you praise me for my sobriety? Our Xiangpin is really good at speaking."
Seeing that Huimin was joking, Cao Qinmo immediately laughed along.
"A normal woman who is so favored by the Emperor would inevitably fall in love, even if she is not arrogant. Even if she is very smart, her wisdom would be greatly reduced."
"No matter how smart a woman is, like Wanpin, when she is disheartened, she will inevitably act on impulse. If she steps down from the emperor's position, she will inevitably be unable to overturn the case for the Zhen family. But now that Wanpin has left the palace..."
Cao Qinmo shook her head. "It will be hard to turn things around."
Then, Cao Qin silently flattered:
"Your Highness is able to remain calm and see clearly. If it were the former Concubine Hua or Concubine Wan, they would definitely not want the Emperor to favor them just because of their family, interests, and the previous dynasty. Even if there were such rumors, they would be unhappy."
Then, Cao Qinmo looked at Huimin's expression and saw that she did not look unhappy but rather very interested, so she said:
"But Your Majesty was able to use the rumors to push the boat with the current, reduce the risk for yourself, and let the concubines focus on the dispute between the Manchu and Han military flags and on the previous dynasty, rather than how Your Majesty was favored by the Emperor and how many princes she gave birth to. I really admire Your Majesty's character."
As he spoke, Cao Qinmo also bowed in accordance with his words.
It seems like he admires Huimin very much.
In fact, no matter how Cao Qinmo flattered her, her words were seven points true, and she also respected and admired this virtuous concubine in her heart.
Watching Huimin climb up from a young maid to the position of imperial concubine, Cao Qinmo knew how difficult it was.
It takes a determined mind and strong planning ability to get to where we are today.
Along the way, she defeated the Queen, Concubine Hua, and even the Queen Mother.
Nian Shilan's personality can still be used to her advantage, which shows how powerful she is.
The virtuous concubine always knows how to grasp what the concubines want and care about most.
Wen Yi made the right choice to have this stepmother.
However, Cao Qinmo was also anxious. Concubine An was on good terms with Concubine Xian and had also given birth to a daughter...
Alas, I have to be more useful so that Wen Yi can be seen.
If this concubine gave birth to another princess, then...
But please don’t let it be a princess, especially this baby of Concubine Xian.
Cao Qinmo looked at Huimin's belly which was not yet very obvious.
But he would be a prince again.
If she were a princess, how could Wen Yi, an adopted daughter, compare to her?
When Cao Qinmo thought of this, she laughed even harder. Even if it was for Wen Yi, she had to hold on to the big tree of Concubine Xian.
Huimin looked at Cao Qinmo's flattering appearance and sighed softly.
"Well, Wen Yi has read a lot of books under your guidance. Hong Yao has recently been learning enlightenment books such as the Three Character Classic. The emperor occasionally comes to teach him in person. Hong Yao has always been close to his sister Wen Yi. It would be great if he could be with his sister."
Hearing this, Cao Qinmo's eyes lit up and she asked tentatively:
"My lady, I will send Wen Yi here."
Suddenly, Cao Qinmo seemed to have thought of something and quickly added:
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. Wen Yi will definitely not disturb Prince Hongyao and the Emperor from getting along."
Huimin only said:
"Wen Yi is lively and Hong Yao also likes to play with his sister. The two siblings are close, so why bother them?"
"Let Wen Yiduo meet Father too."