Chapter 235: Chronicles of Yongzheng’s Harem 33 (End)
Chapter 235: Chronicles of Yongzheng’s Harem 33 (End)
Yinzhen was naturally happy. Since he ascended the throne, he had only one healthy child, Hongzhao. As for the other children, it was not worth mentioning.
Hongzhao was born to Jiayue. Now that Jiayue is pregnant again, it is more likely that the baby will be a healthy one.
The Queen was stunned: "Jingpin! She is so lucky. I thought she was injured when giving birth to the Sixth Prince, but I didn't expect that she can still give birth. Let someone send some rewards to her."
"Yes, ma'am."
When the Queen Mother learned that Jiayue was pregnant, she was genuinely happy and said with a smile: "Jingpin is a woman who can give birth and raise children. If she gets pregnant, even if it's a princess, she can give birth to a lively and clever child."
"If it's a princess, if your majesty likes her, you can bring her home to raise her."
There were examples of empress dowagers raising princesses during the Kangxi period. The empress dowager liked the princesses and thought raising them would only benefit the princesses.
The Queen Mother smiled and shook her head: "I am already an old woman, it is better for the child to be raised by your mother. Send more rewards to Concubine Jing."
"Yes, ma'am."
After Yinzhen was happy, the reward was delivered. However, she did not go to Jiayue first, but went to Jingren Palace instead.
"May your Majesty be blessed with peace and prosperity."
"Queen, there is no need to be polite. Sit down and talk."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
After the emperor and empress sat down, the empress smiled and spoke first: "Your Majesty should know the news of Concubine Jing's pregnancy. I congratulate your Majesty. Concubine Jing is a good childbearer and will definitely give your Majesty another healthy prince."
Yinzhen couldn't help laughing: "Queen, yes, I came here to discuss something with you."
Queen: "The Emperor's orders are just what you say."
Ordinary couples may have some discussions when living together, but the emperor and the empress can only give orders.
"Princess Jing is pregnant, and I want to promote her position."
The queen was not surprised to hear this, because among the four concubines there was only one, Concubine Qi, and she didn't want to see Concubine Qi jumping around all day.
"She deserves a promotion. Concubine Jing has taken good care of the Sixth Prince over the years, and now she is pregnant. In this case, we will listen to the Emperor."
Yinzhen smiled and said, "Then let the Queen take care of this matter. By the way, although Chuxiu Palace is good, it has no underfloor heating and is uncomfortable to live in during the winter. Yongshou Palace has just been renovated. After Concubine Jing is promoted, we can move to Yongshou Palace!"
The queen paused and nodded: "I will arrange it."
"Thank you for your hard work, Queen. I will go see Concubine Jing."
"Congratulations to the emperor."
After Yinzhen left, the smile on the queen's face disappeared, and she murmured: "What do you think of the emperor towards Jingpin? It seems to me that the emperor is also interested in Jingpin!"
"Your Majesty, the Emperor is only doing this for the sake of the child. When he becomes like Concubine Nian, he will truly care about the child."
The queen breathed a sigh of relief: "That's right, I must have overthought it."
It doesn't matter if she gets promoted. After all, Jingpin has a child and is pregnant. It would be inappropriate if she doesn't get promoted. She can move to another palace! Yongshou Palace is the palace closest to Yangxin Palace.
The palace that had never been thought of being renovated before had just been renovated. How come it had just been renovated!
The Queen had a feeling that Yongshou Palace was originally renovated for Concubine Jing, but she happened to be pregnant, which gave her a reason to move the palace.
Yinzhen went to Chuxiu Palace.
Just as Jiayue was about to bow, Yinzhen helped her up: "You are still pregnant, no need to be so polite."
"Then thank you, Your Majesty."
As he spoke, Yinzhen pulled her to sit on the couch. The two of them sat together, and Yinzhen looked at her stomach: "Are you feeling uncomfortable?"
"Everything is fine, I just felt a little nauseous. After the doctor came, the nausea disappeared."
Yinzhen smiled and nodded: "He is a well-behaved child who knows how to love his mother. By the way, I just came here from the Queen. You raised Hongzhao and now you are pregnant. I decided to promote you to a higher position."
Jiayue was stunned, and then said with a happy expression: "Your Majesty, how can I be so worthy as to do this!"
"You are very good. You deserve a concubine position."
"Then I would like to thank the emperor."
"There is one more thing. Chuxiu Palace does not have ground heating in winter, and the charcoal fire is not warm enough. Yongshou Palace has just been renovated. After your enthronement ceremony is over, I will move to Yongshou Palace to live."
Yongshou Palace is naturally better than Chuxiu Palace. Not to mention the decoration inside, just the underground dragon mentioned by Yinzhen, it is definitely the place where the favorite concubine lives.
"Would it be too much trouble?"
"It's just a matter of moving the palace. I'll let Su Peisheng help you. Don't worry about disturbing the children."
"In that case, I would like to thank Your Majesty. You are so kind to me."
"My beloved concubine has given birth to my children. I am only making your life more convenient."
The two of them started chatting.
Jiayue naturally had no romantic feelings for Yinzhen. She could not fall in love with a feudal emperor, but it was undeniable that Yinzhen was a charming person.
It has nothing to do with his appearance. Part of this charm is given to him by power, and part of it is his personal charm. He cares particularly about the things and people he cares about.
Although she was not his favorite person, he was still considerate and attentive to her and would remember some tiny things and details.
Even in modern times, monogamous husbands may not be as devoted to their wives as he is.
Jiayue actually hopes that he can be fine and have a smooth life. Although there is no love between them, he is the father of her child after all, and he treats Hongzhao very well.
The enthronement ceremony was held three months after Jiayue's birth and it went smoothly. She was promoted from Jingpin to Jingfei.
At the same time, she also moved from Chuxiu Palace to Yongshou Palace.
After ten months of pregnancy, Jiayue gave birth to a prince, and she became the concubine with two princes in the harem.
Afterwards, time seemed to be fast-forwarded, and the secret affairs of the harem hardly affected her.
In the sixth year of Yongzheng's reign, Concubine Nian's son died. In the same year, she became pregnant again. In the ninth year of Yongzheng's reign, her child died again.
Not counting the miscarriages, Concubine Nian lost three sons and one daughter over the years. Because of losing children again and again, she herself slowly withered like a flower that has lost water and nourishment.
In the tenth year of Yongzheng's reign, Concubine Nian passed away.
In the same year, Concubine Nian's brother Nian Gengyao was convicted and executed.
In the eleventh year of Yongzheng's reign, the Fourth Prince had an argument with the Third Prince, and they fought. The Fourth Prince was disfigured, and the Third Prince was scolded and said to be unfit for important tasks. When the Third Prince was in a state of decadence, he was framed by the Fourth Prince and insulted a maid in the harem.
After the incident, Yinzhen first thought of the deposed crown prince of Kangxi's dynasty. He was so angry that he adopted the third prince to his sonless twelfth brother. Later, he found out that it was the fourth prince who designed the incident, so Yinzhen adopted the fourth prince away again.
He adopted the Fourth Prince to his former archenemy, the Eighth Prince.
The relationship between the two of them in this life has never reached the point of life and death. Although the Eighth Brother is not valued, he still has a leisurely and wealthy life.
Yinzhen had few sons to begin with, and after he adopted two of them, although Yinzhen was tolerant of the remaining fifth prince, Hongzhou, he was just tolerant.
Then there are the two princes born to Jiayue.
It is already very clear where the emperor's heart lies.
In the thirteenth year of Yongzheng's reign, Jiayue became Concubine Jing.
Since the death of Concubine Nian, Yinzhen never held a beauty contest again. The one who was favored the most was Jiayue, and later she became the only favorite. This favor came suddenly, and Jiayue didn't understand why.
But she remains the same.
The Empress Dowager died in the fifteenth year of Yongzheng's reign.
The queen died the same year.
Yinzhen's health began to deteriorate in the winter of the 21st year of Yongzheng's reign.
Jiayue had become the imperial concubine, and she spent almost the entire winter living in the Palace of Tranquil Longevity taking care of him.
Yinzhen survived the winter, and in the early spring of the following year, Yinzhen issued an edict to enthrone her as queen.
The day after her enthronement ceremony, Yinzhen fell seriously ill.
He called his son, concubines, and court officials. The heir was naturally Hongzhao. After arranging his funeral affairs, he only left Jiayue by his side.
"My life is coming to an end."
Jiayue felt sad for a rare moment. After all, they had been together for many years and it was not that she had no feelings for him.
"emperor……"
"Jiayue, are you wondering why I left you alone to accompany me?"
"The emperor has his own reasons."
"You are just like your title, always so quiet. The affairs of the former dynasty are busy, and I don't want to go to the harem and listen to the noisy sounds, so I like to go to your place. As time goes by, I get used to it. Once a person gets used to something, it can't be changed..."
Yinzhen talked a lot.
He spent almost his entire life fighting, and there were always fights around him, fighting with his brothers, fighting with Kangxi, fighting with court officials, and there were always fights around him.
Jiayue is a person who is like water, very quiet. As she gets older, she likes quietness more and more.
As he was talking, Yinzhen fell silent. Jiayue's crying was heard from inside the room. People outside came in, and soon, the funeral bell rang.
Jiayue watched Yinzhen being buried, feeling only disappointment in her heart.
After feeling melancholy, Jiayue became happy. She could finally walk out of the Forbidden City. These square walls had trapped her for too long.
She found a way to create some miracles and got some selected books for Hongzhao. After confirming that Hongzhao believed in it and worked hard for it, she went out of the palace to play under the pretext of worshiping Buddha.
(Finish)
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