Ma Guan was taken aback, the imperial concubine wanted to raise His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?

She couldn't figure out the reason for a while, she could do this as a concubine, but it wasn't necessary.

Or is it that the imperial concubine is not satisfied with her present position and wants to challenge that position?Once a mother-child relationship is formed with His Highness the Crown Prince, she must be the Empress Dowager when the Crown Prince ascends the throne in the future.

It's just that this consideration is too long-term. Kangxi is the emperor with the longest reign in the Qing Dynasty, and the imperial concubine may not survive the emperor!

Furthermore, if the imperial concubine herself gave birth to a prince in the future, she would definitely prefer her son more, and it would be troublesome at that time.

While she was thinking, she heard Kangxi say: "Who said that I will send you to the imperial concubine?"

"Khan Ama, don't lie to Erchen. Erchen was playing in the harem that day, and heard the imperial concubine talking about this with Han Ama." Baocheng burst into tears. He grew up in Qianqing Palace since he was a child. He didn't know that noble concubine at all, so he didn't want to go.

Kangxi frowned slightly. That day he and the imperial concubine went to the small seat in the imperial garden. The imperial concubine did mention this matter, but he didn't agree at the time. He didn't expect Baocheng to hear it.

"You don't like the concubine?"

"My son doesn't like noble concubines, but my son likes Aunt Ma Guan." Baocheng said, and the little hand that grabbed Ma Yuan's fingers tightened.

Kangxi glanced at Ma Yuan, and Ma Yuan quickly said: "I think it is more appropriate for the emperor to raise His Highness the Crown Prince himself."

"You don't like the prince?" Kangxi raised his eyebrows.

"Of course the concubine likes His Highness the Crown Prince, but His Highness is noble, and the concubine's status is low, so she is not suitable to support His Highness. Furthermore, His Highness is the crown prince, so he should receive the best teaching, and this can only be done by the Emperor."

It is impossible for Ma Quan to raise the prince, otherwise the emperor would suspect that she was instigating this matter behind the scenes.Of course, she was also reluctant to push the prince to the imperial concubine, the prince really didn't like the imperial concubine.

Kangxi nodded and said to Baocheng: "You are my prince, of course it is most suitable for me to raise you personally."

"Khan Ama means what he says." As long as he doesn't go to the imperial concubine, Baocheng can accept it.

"Once a word is spoken, it's hard to follow." Kangxi smiled and touched his little fist, Baocheng laughed.

Unexpectedly, this word reached the ears of the noble concubine, and the noble concubine scolded Ma Quan again, this Wu Ya family always spoiled her good things, it is really disgusting!

"Imperial concubine, according to my servants, Wu Yachang is deliberately against the empress. Wu Yachang has a good relationship with His Highness the Crown Prince. Maybe she is thinking of raising His Highness when she has a high status. At that time, her mother will be more expensive than her son." , Your Majesty, you are in danger."

Xiuhe knew the imperial concubine's thoughts best, so she said a few words along the way.She naturally hoped that the imperial concubine would ascend to that position as soon as possible, and then she would be the No.1 maid in the harem.

"Hmph, she can't think about it. But Bao Yi was born, what qualifications do you have to support the prince?" The imperial concubine said contemptuously, and suddenly asked: "What's the matter with the queen? I heard that she can't get up anymore? It will be New Year's Eve in a few days, Your Majesty." There is going to be a family banquet, will the queen attend?"

Xiuhe replied: "In the past two days, the empress's condition seems to have become more and more serious. Some people speculate that she may... be afraid that she will not be able to attend the family banquet."

The imperial concubine glared at her, can you say such nonsense?If outsiders heard it, they would think that she wished the queen would die sooner.

But if the Empress is really sick, the Emperor will probably let her take over the harem, and then she will really have the right to deal with everyone in the harem.

……

In a blink of an eye, it was New Year's Eve again.

Coincidentally, it started to snow in the morning, and a thick layer had already fallen by the time of the family banquet, and many court ladies were secretly playing with the snow.

Ma Guan, Sister Shuang, and Qiao Yun built a snowman together, their hands were red from the cold, but they were full of smiles.

"Chang Zai, I can't play any more, and the family banquet will start in another hour." In the end, it was Qiao Yun who reminded Ma Quan to dress up properly.

Tonight's family banquet, only a few concubines were invited to attend, but the empress was unable to attend because of her serious illness, and the concubines were grounded and could not leave the Yonghe Palace.

In order to make up eight people, the emperor added Ma Guan into it, and she was the only one below the rank of concubine.

Apart from her, the rest are the imperial concubine and the sixth concubine.

Therefore, she participated in this family banquet, and I don't know how many people envied her eyes.

Ma Guan sat in front of the vanity mirror and let the two of them dress her up. She was already good-looking, but the two of them carefully dressed her up, making her even more radiant and charming.

"Chang Zai is so pretty, I'm sure I'll be able to overwhelm everyone else tonight." The twin sisters cupped their faces and looked at each other, curious about how Ma Tun grew and how she could be so good-looking.

"That's no good, you should dress me more ordinary, or people will think I'm trying to show off." Ma Guan looked at herself in the mirror, she was really good-looking.But she has the lowest status, and it doesn't seem very good to be in the limelight at this time.

Qiao Yun smiled and said: "Chang Zai is naturally beautiful, even if he doesn't dress up, he still looks so good-looking."

"You are the only one who can talk." Ma Guan laughed, and surrounded by the two of them, she went to Qianqing Palace.

When the application time arrives, the family banquet officially begins.

This time, apart from the concubine, there was only the emperor at the family banquet.The Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager and the Crown Prince were not present, and the Emperor would hold another table with them after gathering with the empresses and concubines.

When the queen didn't come, Kangxi took the first seat alone, with four concubines sitting on both sides in turn, Ma Yuan sat at the end on the right, next to her was Concubine Yi.

It was the first time to participate in such an occasion, and Ma Guan was not nervous, just staring at the delicious food on the table.It's a pity that the emperor didn't move the chopsticks, and she didn't dare to.

Kangxi saw her staring at the food in a daze, secretly amused, this girl just remembered to eat.

"It's the end of the year again. According to the usual practice, we will hold a family banquet today. Concubines, you don't have to be restrained, just gossip about family affairs." Kangxi raised his wine glass and took a sip, while the concubines drank it all in one gulp to show their sincerity.

The noble concubine sighed softly: "It's a pity that the empress is seriously ill and unable to attend. The concubine went to Kunning Palace to visit in the morning, and the empress is not in a good spirit."

"The imperial concubine has a heart." When mentioning the queen, Kangxi's expression was also a little downcast.

Since being canonized as a queen, Niu Gulu's family has been sick, and there are even rumors that he is his wife.

Kangxi never believed in these nonsense, but the queen's condition was worsening day by day, and the imperial doctor even told him privately that the disease might not be curable.

Three years ago, when the Queen Hesheli passed away, he had been sad for a long time. If Niu Gulu left again, he really doubted whether he had really killed his wife.

"The empress is seriously ill and can no longer take care of the affairs of the harem. I have discussed with the emperor's grandmother to let the noble concubine take charge of the harem temporarily. Concubine, from today onwards, you will shoulder the responsibility of managing the harem." Kangxi also had no choice but to do this. Under the queen, the noble concubine has the highest status.

Surprise flashed in the eyes of the noble concubine, she did not expect her dream to come true so soon, the emperor really let her hold the harem for a while!

The joy on her face could hardly be suppressed, and she hurriedly stood up and bowed: "The concubine accepts the order. Please rest assured, the concubine will do her best to help the empress take care of the harem."

"Sit down." Kangxi waved his hand and said, "Today's family banquet, everyone don't have to be so cautious, let's have a banquet."

Kangxi picked up the chopsticks, and the concubines began to move one after another.

The imperial concubine is in charge of the harem. Some people are happy, while others are worried. This means that the situation in the harem has changed again.

Ma Guan noticed that many people were looking at her, but she ignored it and concentrated on eating the delicious food in front of her.For her, whether the imperial concubine is in charge of the harem does not change much, because the other party has also targeted her in the past.

"Be more careful in the future." Yi Bin suddenly approached and whispered something.

"Let's walk upright and sit upright, there is nothing to worry about." Ma Guan replied in a low voice.

Yipin's friendship with her is naturally a thorn in the imperial concubine's side.

Yipin sighed softly, if the other party wanted to find fault, it would be useless to be on guard.She began to wonder if it was right to always stand by Ma Guan's side.

The concubines began to toast Kangxi, and Kangxi would drink a little bit. Finally, it was Ma Quan's turn, and Ma Quan could only bite the bullet and toast, but Kangxi drank it all in one gulp.

All the concubines were stunned for a moment, and then they were sour. It is obvious that Wu Ya's rank is the lowest, but the emperor is so partial, it is really enviable.

For this, Ma Guan felt very innocent. The emperor had only the last sip left in the glass of wine, so he drank it all in one gulp, not because he favored her at all.

After the family banquet was over, Ma Yuan and Yi Pin left side by side. Yi Pin was about to say something, but Liang Jiugong suddenly stepped forward and bowed.

"The servant has seen Yipin and Wu Yachang."

"Excuse me, I don't know why Eunuch Liang is looking for us?" Concubine Yi raised her hopes, could it be that the emperor wants to keep them in bed?

Liang Jiugong said respectfully: "The Empress Dowager would like to have some snacks tonight, please ask Wu Yachang to make one at the Compassion Palace."

"I am invited by the imperial grandmother, I will go." Ma Yuan was puzzled, always feeling that something was wrong. "Sister Yipin, then I'll go to the Compassion Palace first, and I'll find you to play with tomorrow."

"Sister, go quickly, don't keep the imperial grandmother waiting." Yi Pin smiled, and couldn't help feeling envious and jealous in her heart. It would be great if she was so good at making dim sum.

Ma Guan followed Liang Jiugong to the Compassionate Peace Palace, but after walking for a while, he saw a familiar figure standing by the side of the road.

"Your Majesty?" Ma Guan was surprised, did the Emperor stand here and wait for her?She said something was wrong!

Kangxi patted her forehead, and asked with a smile: "Just now I saw that you have been eating and ignoring me. Are you blaming me for letting the noble concubine rule the harem? I know that the noble concubine has some disagreements with you, but she is a person who knows the general situation." , I'm sure I won't make things difficult for you, just rest assured."

"In the emperor's heart, is the concubine such a stingy person? The emperor looks down on the concubine too much." Ma Yu shook her head speechlessly. She didn't like the concubine, but it was just a personal grievance. The emperor let the concubine take charge of the harem for the sake of the overall situation.

"I always have such a heart, I am very relieved." Seeing that she really didn't care, Kangxi knew that he really underestimated this girl. "Let's go to the emperor's grandmother."

"Grandmother really wants to eat the dim sum I made?" Ma Guan had a strange expression on her face, thinking that the emperor was just looking for an excuse to let her come out.

"I can still lie to you?" Kangxi took her hand and found that it was cold, and blamed him: "It's so cold, why don't you wear more?"

"The concubine is just waiting for the emperor to warm his hands." Ma Guan raised her eyebrows triumphantly, and Kangxi squeezed her palm with a smile.

After a while, Ma Yuan asked, "Your Majesty, is the empress's condition very serious?"

She doesn't know much about this period of history, so she doesn't know when the historical Queen Niu Gulu died.

Kangxi nodded: "Go and see her when you have time."

"Yes." Ma Guan actually wanted to visit the queen a long time ago, and the queen helped her several times overtly and secretly, and she was very grateful.It's just that her status is too low to go in and out of Kunning Palace at will, and she didn't go because she was afraid of disturbing the queen.

Now with the emperor's promise, she can pass by naturally.

Early the next morning, after she gave Sister Shuang and the others New Year's red envelopes, she took Sister Shuang and Qiao Yun to Kunning Palace.

Qiaoyun felt that going to see a doctor on the first day of the new year would affect one's fortune for the year, but Ma Guan didn't believe it, and chose a gift specially.

When they arrived at Kunning Palace, Ma Guan and the others were invited in after the servants informed them.

As soon as she entered, she could smell a faint medicinal fragrance, which gave her a bad feeling.

"Wu Ya is always here, and the Empress is inside." The Grand Palace Maid Lian Qing invited, only letting Ma Yuan in.

"I've seen the empress." Ma Guan saluted, and saw the empress sitting on the head of the bed, her face was very pale, but she was still dignified and gentle.

She frowned secretly, the last time we met was only a month ago, why did the Empress become so ill?It's a pity that she is not a doctor, so she can't see the Queen's situation at all.

"Wu Ya is always here to excuse me, come and sit down." The queen smiled, and there was a bit of joy in her words: "This palace is in such a state that I bother you to come and visit me, it's really thoughtful."

Ma Quan sat on the edge of the bed, seeing her a little sad.

"I should have come to visit the empress a long time ago. It's just that my status is too low to enter and leave the Kunning Palace at will. Fortunately, I got permission from the emperor yesterday, so I dared to come here today."

"There are not so many rules here in this palace, you can come here whenever you want." The queen smiled, looked at Ma Guan carefully, and asked, "I heard that the emperor let the noble concubine take charge of the harem?"

"Yes." Ma Guan was afraid that she would be sad, so he comforted her, "It's only in charge temporarily. When the empress recovers from illness, the empress will still be in charge."

The queen's smile was a bit sad: "I'm afraid this illness will never get better."

"Empress, don't think so. Your illness has a lot to do with your mood. The stronger you are, the more you can overcome the disease." Ma Guan grabbed her hand and comforted her carefully: "Empress, you can definitely Get better."

After finishing speaking, he took out a prayer bead from his purse with a red thread on it.

"I asked for this from the emperor's grandmother last night. The emperor's grandmother often wears this prayer bead to worship the Buddha. It is stained with Buddha nature and can keep you safe."

"You should keep such a valuable thing for yourself." There seemed to be tears in the queen's eyes, she did not expect that Ma Guan would ask for this for her.

Ma Guan couldn't help but put the beads on her wrist: "I asked for this specially for the empress. If you don't want it, I can only return it to the emperor's grandmother."

The queen took a deep look at her, and said with a smile: "Then I will accept it."

"now it's right."

"Madou."

"What orders does the empress have?" Ma Guan was startled, but the empress actually called her name.

The queen suddenly raised her hand to touch her eyebrows, and said slowly: "They all said that you look like Queen Hesheli, but in fact you are more like this palace. It doesn't mean appearance, but temperament."

Ma Guan opened his mouth, not knowing how to answer the words.

"I can see that you don't like this harem, and you don't like to fight with others, so you just want to stay in your own place quietly."

"My lady..."

"Seeing you is like seeing yourself back then. I hope you will always keep this character, because you are different from other concubines."

"Please don't worry, Madam, I will." Ma Guan didn't know why she told herself this, but she didn't realize that she resembled the queen, maybe because she didn't have much contact with her.

The queen smiled gently, and said, "I don't wonder how I am different from other concubines?"

Ma Guan thought for a while and replied, "I was born in Baoyi, and they all came in through the draft."

The Empress was so happy that her brows and eyes curled up: "This is not what I'm talking about, it's here."

She pointed to Ma Guan's heart: "Your heart is not here."

Ma Quan was stunned, was she that obvious?Since going to bed, she has seldom thought about leaving the palace.Even the emperor didn't see this, how did the empress know about it?

"Do you like the emperor?" The queen asked suddenly.

"Of course I like it." Ma Guan replied, if she didn't like the emperor, she wouldn't stay.

"Then do you love him?" the Queen asked again.

Ma Guan opened her mouth, but couldn't answer for a while, liking is not the same as love, she can like many people, including the queen, the twin sisters, and the empress dowager, but she won't have that kind of love.

As for the emperor, he didn't seem to have any, or he didn't dare to love.

Once in love, it will be hurt. Which woman wants the man she loves to have another woman?

If you just like it, then it doesn't matter. She slept with Kangxi and ate and drank in the harem, but she took advantage of it.

"Keep this kind of mind all the time, so that you can live better in this palace." The queen didn't point it out, just smiled lightly.

The queen doesn't love the emperor either.

What the queen said made Ma Guan feel complicated, but she soon stopped thinking about it. The queen's lifestyle may not suit her, and everyone is unique.

For a period of time after that, Ma Guan would visit the queen once in a while, and gradually there were rumors.

Some people said that she wanted to hug the queen's thigh tightly because she was afraid of being picked on by the imperial concubine.But Ma Guan didn't bother to pay attention to these things. Which thigh of the emperor or the empress dowager is not thicker than the queen's empress?

Xu Shi's situation is getting worse and worse, the harem is gradually becoming tense, and the imperial concubine has no time to find fault with Ma Guan.

On this day, Ma Quan went to Kunning Palace again, the queen couldn't even sit up, she was as thin as a stick, as if she had reached the point where the lamp was exhausted.

When Ma Guan's eyes turned red, she was about to shed tears. At this point, she knew that the queen was really hopeless.

"Ma Guan, there is something I would like to ask you." The queen smiled, holding Ma Quan's tightly with her thin hands.

"If you have anything to do, the Empress, please tell me." Ma Yuan held her hand instead.

"When I go, help me take care of Lianqing. This girl has been with me for ten years, and she is the one I can't bear the most."

"Empress, don't say such depressing words..."

"Listen to what I have to say." The queen's voice became softer and softer: "Lianqing will not leave the palace for five years. In these five years, you should take good care of her, and then help her choose a good marriage..."

"Don't worry, empress, I will definitely do it."

"I believe in you." The queen let go of her hand and smiled contentedly.

That night, the death knell suddenly sounded in the harem, and the empress died at the age of 26.

The author has something to say: Six more~

Huhu really exploded!

Tomorrow night is expected to be updated in the morning~

The Empress of Kangxi is really a high-risk job. The first one was okay, and I was there for several years. The second one was only half a year, and the third one was only one day...

Thanks to the little angel who threw mines: 1 Lucifer.

Thanks to the little angels of irrigation nutrient solution: 80 bottles of sand; 3 bottles of cloud.

Thank you three dears, okay ^_^

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