Changsheng: Peak at the Beginning

Chapter 1131 Zhen Huan Enlarged to 57

Fu Changzai successfully persuaded Concubine Rou to give up, but Concubine Rou's belly could not wait any longer. The concubines in the harem were still waiting to see Concubine Rou's good show after An Bihuai was escorted to the capital. As a result, Concubine Rou gave birth to the Eighth Prince safely. Even if Concubine Rou wanted to plead for An Bihuai, she could only take care of her own health and the newborn prince.

At this time, Fu Changzai quietly gave advice to Concubine Rou: "Sister, now that you have safely given birth to the Eighth Prince, the Emperor will definitely take the initiative to visit you. At that time, he might take the initiative to ask how to deal with Lord An. Sister, you must think about how to deal with it in advance."

Fu Changzai knew very well that one should not make decisions or make decisions for others. She had risked speaking up before because she considered the relationship between her and Concubine Rou and needed such a token of allegiance. But now she could not rashly make decisions for Concubine Rou anymore.

Concubine Rou had already thought it through. In order to reassure Concubine Fu, she spoke out her plan without reservation: "I know my father's character. He is only a county magistrate, a lowly official. He must have been corrupt and taken bribes, but he would never dare to tamper with such an important matter as the frontline's food and fodder. Besides, it is not his turn to do anything."

"So I just told the emperor my father's true character and asked the emperor to investigate the case fairly. If my father really didn't know the seriousness of the matter and touched the grain, then I can only pray that the emperor would not implicate my poor mother because I served him diligently."

Fu Chang nodded secretly after hearing this, but she looked like she felt sorry for Concubine Rou and said, "Sister always thinks of the emperor. I really can't compare to her."

Big Fat Ju has quite a few children now. Although he is happy about the Eighth Prince born to Concubine Rou, he is also angry about An Bihuai's matter. Otherwise, why would he not visit Concubine Rou and the Eighth Prince even after the Eighth Prince's third-day baptism ceremony?

But after his spies around Concubine Rou reported the conversation between Concubine Rou and Concubine Fu, Dapangju was very satisfied with Concubine Rou's knowledge and taste, so Concubine Rou's belated decree to make her a concubine was finally issued, and it was stated that the canonization ceremony for Concubine Rou would be held on the day of the Eighth Prince's full moon.

So the concubines in the harem knew that Concubine Rou was not neglected because of An Bihuai's involvement in the grain and fodder case in the previous dynasty. Even Concubine Fu was promoted to Concubine Fu because of Concubine Rou.

Fu Guiren became a noble lady with the help of Concubine Rou and the Eighth Prince. Of course, Princess Shuhe's biological mother, Xin Guiren, was dissatisfied, but she was used to it. After all, there was a time when she was at the bottom of the harem concubines and was a person that any newcomer could crush.

Concubine Xin was able to remain calm, but Concubine Qi could not stand it anymore. When she paid her respects to Jiang Xinxin, she said, "Oh, Concubine Xin is so pitiful. Although the princess is not as precious as the prince, she is still the emperor's child, a proper princess. But the eldest princess's biological mother is outdone by a group of young people one after another."

Seeing that everyone was looking at her, Concubine Xin quickly stepped forward to express her opinion: "Empress, I am indeed wronged. But after all, this position was decided by the Emperor, and Concubine Fu has indeed helped Concubine Rou a lot. Even for the sake of the Eighth Prince, it is only natural that Concubine Fu should be promoted."

No one thought that Concubine Xin was trying to please anyone with her words. Even if she was trying to please Big Fat Orange, everyone knew that this was what she should do.

Concubine Qi felt bored and felt that her good intentions were betrayed by Concubine Xin. Perhaps she could no longer keep her composure after seeing more and more princes being born in the harem. In any case, she still insisted on Concubine Xin's position: "Concubine Xin's words are so pathetic. Concubine Fu was just a lackey of Concubine Rou, but she was able to use the royal heir to advance to the throne. Concubine Xin gave birth to the eldest princess after all, so how could she be inferior to others?"

Jiang Xinxin listened to Concubine Qi's increasingly outrageous words and reprimanded her, "Concubine Qi, be careful with your words and don't bring unnecessary trouble to the Third Prince."

But Concubine Qi was really anxious, so she turned her attention to Jiang Xinxin and cried, "Empress, what's wrong with you?!"

"You were clearly the one who cared the most about Hongshi when you were in the residence. Why are you so cold to him now?"

The faces of the others changed when they looked at Jiang Xinxin. They only hated themselves for not having the ability to burrow into a crack in the ground, and they hated Concubine Qi even more for provoking this unnecessary dispute.

Jingpin quickly found an excuse to leave: "Your Majesty, Princess Wenshu has always been in poor health. Now it is time for her to take medicine. I should go back and keep an eye on her."

Jiang Xinxin had no intention of embarrassing others. Jingpin bravely found an excuse, and then she waved her hand and asked everyone else to leave: "Qi Fei stays, and everyone else go back. What happened today must not be spread to others, otherwise, don't blame me for my thundering means."

The others responded in unison and hurried out one after another. Each of them wished they had two more legs, or a pair of wings. In short, they just wanted to get away from Jiang Xinxin as quickly as possible.

In fact, Jiang Xinxin couldn't figure out whether Concubine Qi was pretending to be a pig to eat the tiger, or she was really not smart enough.

For example, before, she actually knew how to force Jiang Xinxin to give an explanation. Although she chose the wrong time and place, you just wait and see whether she succeeded.

Jiang Xinxin stared at Concubine Qi carefully, and her eyes unconsciously began to put pressure on Concubine Qi. The pressure she applied was not something that ordinary people could bear, so Concubine Qi could not help but tremble all over and knelt down firmly.

Even so, Concubine Qi was still thinking about the fact that Jiang Xinxin had neglected the Third Prince Hongshi, and she kept asking for an answer: "Your Majesty, I just want to know why you gave up Hongshi!"

Jiang Xinxin was speechless. "I also want to know what I have done. Why did you use the word 'give up' to slander me?"

Concubine Qi couldn't believe it and felt very uncomfortable. She stood up and asked, "Your Majesty, you clearly said that you wanted to train Hongshi to be the crown prince!"

Jiang Xinxin laughed angrily, "Oh, even though I'm just a woman, I can see clearly that the Third Prince is definitely not suitable to be an emperor. Apart from his honest appearance, what other advantages does he have? Besides, have you forgotten your own origins? How can a descendant of the Han people of the Han Army Banner surpass the princes of the Manchu clans?"

"Besides, when did I ever say that I wanted to train the Third Prince to be the Crown Prince?"

"How can I be worthy of this position?"

In fact, the Third Prince Hongshi was not without a chance. He was born in the Han Army Banner. At that time, Fatty Ju only needed to find a godfather for Concubine Qi who was from the Manchu Army Banner. But the Third Prince did not have that qualification!

Concubine Qi was confused. This was different from what Concubine Yixiu had said before!

Jiang Xinxin simply explained: "Although the previous dynasty emphasized that the Manchus and the Han people were one family, do you know why the previous dynasty kept emphasizing this? It was because there was a huge gap and difference between the Manchus and the Han people themselves."

Concubine Qi still didn't understand, "When Concubine Nian was here, she even coveted the position of Queen."

Jiang Xinxin smiled and said, "You also said that she was just dreaming. How can a concubine who was born in a Han army banner and has no prince by her side surpass the concubines from the Manchu clan and become the queen? Do the ministers of the previous dynasty agree? Do the royal family members agree?"

Concubine Qi still struggled: "But your majesty, you said so before!"

Jiang Xinxin increasingly felt that there was no need to argue too much with Concubine Qi. "I did hint that the Third Prince could be promoted to the throne, but the Third Prince is too stupid. Not to mention that he is far inferior to the Fourth Prince who grew up in the Old Summer Palace, he is even inferior to the Fifth Prince who was weak and sick and worked for three days and slacked off for two days when he was studying!"

"Do you think that I, the Queen, really have the face to push someone as talented as the Third Prince to the throne?"

"And even if I have that ability, why do you think I would risk being scolded by future generations for choosing an emperor like Emperor Hui of Jin?"