noffsinger Chapter 279 Fang Nanxi's Transmigration to the Qing Dynasty 33
Chapter 279 Fang Nanxi's Transmigration to the Qing Dynasty 33
Since Hongli was not yet married, he was naturally unable to handle affairs of state. The emperor assigned Hongshi to work in the Ministry of Rites and Hongxu to work in the Ministry of Personnel.
Currently, the Emperor is observing three years of mourning for the late Emperor and Empress Dowager. Hongxi and Hongchen cannot get married and therefore cannot enter the court to help Hongxu.
In March of the second year of the Yongzheng Emperor's reign, after the victory in suppressing the rebellion in Qinghai, Yinzhi and Yinti caused trouble again. The Emperor first removed Yinzhi from his position as Prime Minister and placed him under house arrest, while Yinti was exiled to guard the tomb of the late Emperor.
Yun Si sat slumped on the ground, surrounded by empty bottles. He had a full beard, bloodshot eyes, and a dazed expression.
The sound of a door opening came from inside. The primary consort, Lady Guoluo, opened the door and looked sadly at Yinzhi. She knew that Yinzhi had failed and could not turn the tide at all.
"Eighth Prince, you haven't eaten for a long time, would you like to eat something?" Guo Luoluo asked with concern.
"Hehehe, hahahahaha." Yun Si covered his eyes with his right hand. He was unconvinced. Why was it the fourth son who ended up last? He used to be at the height of his power, but now he was like a stray dog.
Seeing that Yinzhi was starting to lose his temper again, throwing things around, Guoluo knew that she couldn't provoke him, so she silently left the room.
Fang Nanxi stayed quietly in the inner palace, occasionally paying her respects to the Empress. She listened to Consort Qi's sarcastic remarks and would occasionally retort to Consort Qi. Her days were incredibly leisurely.
However, the fact that the emperor has not yet established a crown prince has made Hongxu's position somewhat delicate. He is still the crown prince, recognized by the late emperor, but not by the current emperor.
Fang Nanxi was worried that Hongxu's mentality would become unbalanced, so she specially comforted him.
In May, one of Hongshi's concubines became pregnant. It hadn't even been a year since the Empress Dowager passed away, and Hongshi was doing such a disgraceful thing. Wouldn't that be a slap in the face to the Emperor? Besides, that concubine wasn't very clever and couldn't keep her mouth shut, so most of the people in the harem knew about it.
Upon hearing what Granny Gui said, the Empress frowned and said, "During the period of national mourning, a scandal broke out in the palace. The Emperor must know about it. Now we can only suppress the news for the time being and have that concubine abort the child."
“Your Majesty is wise,” said Granny Gui respectfully.
"Granny, go to Changchun Palace and have Consort Qi handle this quietly." The Empress was in a bad mood. She had only been in charge of the harem for less than a year, and this had already happened. Didn't this mean that she was incapable of controlling the harem?
Granny Gui secretly went to Changchun Palace. Consort Qi sat angrily in her chair, her eyes wide. "That little slut! She actually seduced a prince and did such a shameful thing during the national mourning period!"
"Xia Tao, go and do it. Make sure you do it well," Consort Qi said through gritted teeth.
Prince Suo, Lady Tian is a fool. All she knows is that she is pregnant with Hongshi's child, who may become the emperor's first grandson. Wealth and glory are already within her grasp.
Tian deliberately went out to provoke Zhong, openly saying that Zhong was pregnant and mocking Zhong for being unlucky.
Zhong looked at Tian with the eyes of someone looking at a fool, watching her court death.
Back in the west wing, Gui'er, Zhong's personal maid, said angrily, "Princess, that Princess Tian is so arrogant and conceited, how could she be so frivolous?"
"Hmph, Tian Shi is not smart at all. The Emperor is still in mourning, and she is already publicly announcing that she is pregnant. Do you think she can stay at ease?" Zhong Shi said disdainfully. Moreover, she did not believe that Tian Shi's pregnancy was announced so quickly without the help of the primary consort, Dong E Shi.
“Let’s wait and see,” Zhong said softly.
Inside the east wing, Madam Tian gently touched her belly. She had been in the manor for many years and was finally pregnant. She wanted to wait for the prince to return so she could tell him in person.
Unfortunately, before Hongshi could leave court, Lady Tian was greeted by Aunt Xia, a trusted confidante of Consort Qi.
When Consort Qi told her to have an abortion and even brought abortion pills, Tian was filled with fear. She didn't know where the strength came from, but with Gui'er's cover, she ran out of the east wing. Although there was a eunuch guarding the side door, Tian was strong enough to push the eunuch aside and run out through the side door.
As she ran, Tian shouted that Consort Qi was trying to harm her child.
After running about 200 meters, Tian's commotion had basically blown things up. Xia Tao was so frightened that her face turned pale. Now that the matter had come to light, who would dare to handle it? They could only leave it to the Empress.
Xia Tao immediately went to Changchun Palace to report to Consort Qi. At the same time, the Empress received a message from a eunuch saying that Lady Tian was making a scene in the harem and was shouting that Consort Qi wanted to harm her child.
The Empress's face was grim. Consort Qi's actions were too unpredictable, and this Lady Tian was so shameless. Which concubine wasn't keeping a low profile?
"Go and tell the Emperor about this matter, and let him decide," the Empress said after careful consideration.