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Chapter 182 Chang Zai's Promotion 12

"Mammy, what nonsense are you talking about?"

She suspected that there was something wrong with her inability to conceive, but how could she believe that it was related to her being a concubine of bannerman origin?

The majority of concubines in the harem were of bondservant origin.

"I dare not lie to you, Your Majesty. I originally just wanted to ask privately if there was any secret technique to get pregnant easily. I didn't expect to hear from a maid that the concubines of bannermen origin did not want the emperor's next heir to be born from the belly of a Manchu concubine."

Shu Fei was not stupid, and immediately questioned: "The palace nanny, she is also from a bannerman family, how could she tell you this."

"She knows that I was brought into the palace by the Empress. The maid who told me this was surnamed Chen. She has a request to the Empress. Her son was trampled to death by a drunk horse of the Empress Jia's family. Maid Chen was born in the lower five banners and has no family connections. She also learned about this news by chance. She wants the Empress to avenge her son."

Shu Fei and Jia Fei did not really get along.

She entered the palace later and was not made a concubine because she had no children. She was an old companion in the Qiandi Palace and was only promoted to a concubine after she gave birth to one child after another.

Shu Fei was so eager to have a child that even though she felt something was not right, she still chose to believe it.

"Go check whether what Nanny Chen said about her son being trampled upon by Concubine Jia's family is true."

"Yes, I will pass the news on and ask Fu Jin to investigate."

After the nanny left, Shu Fei's face looked very ugly. If it was true, she was just terrified. The palace maids in the harem were all from bannermen. If they wanted to control the emperor's offspring, they could really do it quietly.

Thinking about the offspring in the harem over the years and the fact that there were no casualties among the concubines selected to enter the palace, she felt that the possibility was very high.

Shu Fei's family was very helpful and they soon found out that what Nanny Chen said was true. Although Nanny Chen was bribed by her, she promised to avenge her, so naturally she had to follow her arrangements on how to take revenge.

Arranging her to be by Shu Fei's side and taking revenge through Shu Fei is also a way.

Soon, Nanny Chen was transferred to serve Shu Fei, and then with the help of Nanny Chen, a batch of problematic utensils were cleaned up.

"This is too much! They are trying to kill me! No, I have to let the emperor know."

Nanny Chen hurriedly stopped her: "Madam, no."

Shu Fei was so angry that she lost her mind: "Why not?"

"Your Highness, there are many concubines in the harem now, and what I said cannot be considered as evidence. Although those things can be considered as evidence, they can still be evaded. They can only solve Your Highness's predicament temporarily. I am afraid that You will be retaliated against later."

"Then what do you think I should do?"

"If your Majesty trusts me, you can ask your family to send a nurse who can take care of your body to come in first, and then you can wait."

"wait?"

What are you waiting for?

"Wait until something happens to the Queen's Seventh Prince."

Shu Fei's face turned pale: "This... the Queen is quite nice to me."

"Your Highness, the Queen is good to the concubines in the harem, but the Seventh Prince is in poor health. Your Highness cannot help the Queen to protect the Seventh Prince. Those eunuchs will definitely take action. When something happens to the Seventh Prince, Your Highness will send someone to remind the Queen.

You know how important the Empress is to the Emperor. When you give birth to a child, the Emperor will definitely protect it, and those imperial concubines will not dare to harm your child openly."

Shu Fei was silent for a long time: "Mammy, what you said makes sense. As long as I can give birth to the child safely, I will make sure that Jia Fei and her family will not have a good life."

Nanny Chen lowered her head and said, "Then I would like to thank you, Your Majesty."

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Shuxiang: "My lady, Nanny Chen has gained Concubine Shu's trust."

Ji Huan: "Very good. Take care of Nanny Chen's grandson more. Don't let people feel disappointed."

Shuxiang: "Don't worry, my lady, I have made all the arrangements."

Ji Huan: "You've worked hard, I'll give you this money, don't let yourself suffer."

After saying that, Jihuan took out a hundred taels and gave them to Shuxiang.

One hundred taels is enough to cover the expenses of an ordinary family of five for ten years. She has always been generous to the people around her, and she thinks money should be spent generously.

After entering the palace, she was favored and did not have to worry about food, clothing, housing and transportation. She even had a surplus. She managed Sochorolo's dowry wisely and did not feel sorry for spending it.

After her position gradually became consolidated, Jihuan's life became regular. She would pay her respects to the empress during the day, and then return to her Xianfu Palace to start reading. What she read was nothing else but the two boxes of books sent by Qianlong.

As for the night, Qianlong would go to the harem twenty days a month. Jihuan could have seven or eight days alone, Lingpin five or six days, and the rest of the days were shared by the other concubines. This did not include the two fixed days for the empress.

Of course, during these twenty days or so, it was impossible for Qianlong to be the "bridegroom" every night. The queen was in poor health, so when he went there, he was basically just there to keep her company.

Or, sometimes, when Jihuan slept with the emperor for two consecutive days, Qianlong would go to the talented concubines to discuss poetry and cultivate his character.

He lived a comfortable life, and Jihuan kept giving him rewards, so his life was also very comfortable.

In the blink of an eye, spring has passed and summer has arrived, and the annual summer vacation in the Old Summer Palace is about to begin.

The news was revealed when paying respects to the Queen.

Empress Fucha: "Now that the weather is getting hotter, the emperor and I have decided to go to the Old Summer Palace half a month earlier this year to escape the heat. This time, all the people who accompany us, including the chief lady, will go. In addition, Concubine Rou and Concubine Qing will also go. Sisters, start getting ready."

Ji Huan and Concubine Qing immediately stood up and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."

"No need to be so polite, just serve the emperor well."

"Yes."

Coming out of Changchun Palace, Qingyin held an umbrella for her and suddenly met Concubine Jia.

Wearing a Manchu dress, her belly was not very obvious. Jihuan always kept her distance from pregnant women in the harem, but Concubine Jia did not seem to have any intention of avoiding her. If she did not avoid her, Jihuan could not avoid her either.

When the two met, Ji Huanfu said: "Greetings, Madam Jiafei."

"Get up."

"Thank you, empress."

Concubine Jia looked her over and suddenly said, "I have been taking care of my pregnancy and have not come out. During this period, I have heard a lot of rumors about Concubine Rou. Concubine Rou is very capable. The emperor favors you. I heard that Concubine Ying was suppressed by you."

Ji Huan said timidly: "Your Majesty, your words are too serious. I don't have any ability. The emperor favors me a little, and I dare not overstep my authority. The commoner of the Balin family is only saved by the emperor's wisdom and bravery. I am grateful and can only serve the emperor wholeheartedly to repay his kindness."

What Noble Lady Ying? There is no Noble Lady Ying in the harem now. There is only the commoner Balin.

Concubine Jia sneered: "He is quite articulate."

"I am a dull concubine, and I dare not be the one who speaks eloquently in the eyes of the queen."

"You still say you dare not, but I think you dare very much. There are many summer flowers in the harem, and the emperor's temporary liking is nothing."

"As the Majesty has warned me, I will serve the Emperor wholeheartedly and be like a flower that blooms all year round."

Concubine Jia snorted coldly: "Then I'll wait."

After saying that, he took his people away.

Ji Huan said politely: "Farewell, Empress Jia."

Back at Xianfu Palace, Qingyin said indignantly: "My lady, why did Concubine Jia suddenly cause trouble for us? We have never had any conflict with Concubine Jia."

Ji Huan smiled and said: "You forgot that Concubine Jia is pregnant! And this pregnancy doesn't look good."

Qingyin thought for a moment and said, "The Emperor hasn't been to Concubine Jia's place much recently."

Concubine Jia often called the imperial physician. When Emperor Qianlong entered the harem, he spent most of his time at her place, so naturally he disliked her.