Rong Fei is not honored

Chapter 274: Elevating the Irgen Gioro Clan

However, it was precisely because of these people's following that Irgen Jueluo became more determined in his ideas. His Majesty and the Empress Dowager let him manage the harem together with the "favored concubine" and the biological mother of the heir. Wasn't this to train himself and pave the way for the future queen?

After all, no matter how favored Concubine Hui and Concubine Rong were, based on their backgrounds, being the head of a palace was the limit of their careers. Could it be that they were dreaming of becoming queens?

Even if His Majesty is blinded, it still depends on whether the Empress Dowager agrees, whether the important officials of the previous dynasty agree, and whether the old princes of the Aisin-Gioro family agree.

Therefore, in Irgen Jueluo's view, she was not deliberately suppressing Nara out of jealousy. She just wanted to teach her a lesson and give this powerful and arrogant concubine a warning.

She was not restless and did not act presumptuously. She placed people in place only to gradually gain control over the six palaces and to make preparations in advance with the consent of the Emperor and the Empress Dowager.

This is not Irgen Jueluo's delusion, but the reality is too misleading to her.

As for Ji Nai, wasn't it because of her surname that he raised the Irgen Jueluo clan to balance the situation? Now he is on guard because of her surname.

Ji Nai knew too well the advantages of these women from the big Manchu families, and just because it was easier to get promoted, he could make them pay attention. Irgen Jueluo already had the power of the palace, and if she had another child, it would definitely become a big variable when the six palaces were promoted in the future.

Even if this concubine of Irgen Juelu had never made any progress until the end of her previous life, the fate of many people had changed, and Ji Nai would not have believed that Irgen Juelu would definitely become an ordinary person.

In order to have one less strong rival in the future, it would be better to first strangle all possibilities of the Irgen Jueluo clan’s rise.

"Irgen Jueluo? But she has never given birth. Can she take good care of the eldest princess?"

"I also have this concern, but the Empress Dowager said that the people sent by the Ministry of Internal Affairs have experience, so there is no need to worry about this problem."

"It's not a matter of experience. When Chengrui was just born, I didn't listen to the nurses all the time. I had to figure it out by trial and error. But it's hard for a woman who has never given birth to have a loving mother's heart.

Especially since the eldest princess can remember things, she has her own ideas compared to the ignorant baby. I am afraid that the two of them will feel awkward and unfamiliar when they are together. How can they cultivate feelings in this way?"

"Humph, as long as I am here, even if she has no feelings for the eldest princess, she has to pretend to be a loving mother."

"But there is always a difference between true love and false love. The eldest princess's past experience was rough enough. Why should she have an adoptive mother who only cares about her for the sake of face?"

Now, Kangxi could no longer fail to hear that Ji Nai had a problem with Irgen Gioro and did not want her to raise the eldest princess. Otherwise, how could he conclude that she must be insincere, and must not have the heart of a loving mother, and would not really be good to the eldest princess.

Kangxi was puzzled. "When you were managing palace affairs, didn't you take the initiative to mention Irgen Gioro? I thought you had a good relationship with her."

"When did His Majesty tell me that I had any contact with anyone else? Except Qiqige."

Kangxi thought about it and it was true. Other concubines, including Nara, often attended parties and visited various places. But Ji Nai, except for going to Cining Palace, Shoukang Palace, and Qianqing Palace, rarely went out.

Of course, Kangxi had long forgotten about Borjigit. He only vaguely remembered that they were indeed close for a period of time, but later they became estranged due to the interference of the Empress Dowager.

Ji Nai looked at Kangxi's sudden look of pity in confusion, not knowing what he was thinking. But he didn't know that in Kangxi's heart, Ji Nai had become a poor thing. His first friend died, and Qi Qige, whom he made friends with after entering the palace, gradually drifted away. After that, he was no longer willing to confide in others.

But it doesn't matter, "I'm here, I will always be with you." It's hard to tell whether the concubines in the palace are human or ghosts. When interacting with them, Kangxi still has to worry about Ji Nai's safety. This is actually not bad.

As for Irgen Jueluo, Kangxi asked puzzledly: "Then why did you think of her before?"

"It was when Concubine Hui gave birth that His Majesty did not come, so Suo Cho Luo was ready to make a move. I retorted her, but she was still a little unconvinced. But Irgen Jueluo said a few words, which were very organized.

But now it seems that these two are in cahoots with each other, and I don’t know whether Suo Chuoluo’s behavior that day was her true attitude or she was being used as a pawn.”

Kangxi was somewhat surprised by what Ji Nai said. She had a gentle personality and never liked to make things difficult for others. When the Queen and Concubine Hui were at odds with her, Ji Nai never said anything. The most she did was to generously admit that she "didn't like the Queen."

Ji Nai saw Kangxi's surprise and explained, "Your Majesty, do you know that there have been some rumors in the palace recently?"

Hearing the word "rumor", the veins on Kangxi's forehead jumped unconsciously. When will the palace be quiet? He asked helplessly, "What kind of rumor is this?"

Ji Nai looked at Kangxi for a while, and then said something that surprised Kangxi, "Rumor has it that His Majesty asked Irgen Jueluo to assist in palace affairs because she was designated as the future empress."

"Ridiculous!" Kangxi sat up instantly.

Not to mention that Hesheli was still the queen. Even if she was in name only, Kangxi would not consider the successor now. Even if he had an idea in his mind, he would not show it, otherwise it would be too cold-hearted.

Moreover, even if we take a step back, this person would not be Irgen Jueluo. What else does she have besides a surname? Family background? A capable father and brother? Or outstanding character? Even the emperor's favorite?

He had nothing, so why would he choose a concubine who was insignificant in every aspect? Even if he wanted to choose a successor, couldn't he choose a noble lady from outside the palace? It wasn't like all the civil and military officials in the court had no noble ladies at home.

Kangxi was almost laughing out of anger. He really didn't understand how such an outrageous rumor came about. Could it be possible? The emperor's suspicion came to the fore at this moment, and he began to think about the possibility that Irgen Jueluo himself had spread the rumor.

Ji Nai knew that Kangxi's suspicious nature had come back again. She just didn't want Irgen Jueluo to take advantage of the opportunity to climb up the social ladder, but she never thought of killing her.

He quickly explained and told Kangxi what most people were thinking.

If Kangxi had not been involved, he would have believed this reasoning. But, again, "What is so special about Irgen Jueluo that I should go to such great lengths to pave the way for her and make her the empress?"

To put it bluntly, there was nothing about Irgen Jueluo that Kangxi would bother about. If it was Ji Nai, even if she was not valuable, Kangxi would be willing to bother about planning for her, but the position of empress was impossible.

The two looked at each other speechlessly.

Ji Nai had known for a long time that the rumors were false and that Kangxi would never really choose Irgen Gioro, so it was good that she was well prepared.

But Kangxi was not so good, as if he had just swallowed a fly, disgusting, but it was difficult to say it directly. Alas, it is not good to have no master in the harem, there will always be someone with floating thoughts. This is why he was so tolerant of the queen before.

“Although I had a good impression of Irgen Jueluo before, ever since the incident at Yinzhen’s full-month banquet, I no longer have the slightest fondness for her.

No matter what conflicts there were between Irgen Jueluo and Huipin, there was no rumor about them, which showed that they were just minor issues. However, Irgen Jueluo used his power for personal gain and messed up the child's full-month banquet. He was too petty-minded.

Yinzhen was still a prince, and the full moon banquet was a major event that only happened once in a lifetime, but she was so bold. If the Emperor had not been present that day, the rumors in the palace would have drowned Huipin and her son.

Even though I know that this rumor is mostly false, I still can't help but worry. Especially this time, the Empress Dowager took the initiative to propose that Irgen Jueluo be the adoptive mother of the eldest princess, which is obviously to honor her..."

Kangxi finally understood the source of Ji Nai's hostility towards Irgen Gioro and said with a smile, "Even if the Empress Dowager really favors Irgen Gioro, I don't like her. You are worrying for no reason."