Rong Fei is not honored

Chapter 637 Consort Shen Goes Mad

In the end, Kangxi reluctantly spoke up.

Then he saw several children looking at him disapprovingly, their eyes full of condemnation.

“Sainchahun.” Ji Nai, who was familiar with the children’s character, warned Sainchahun in time before he could utter any arrogant words to his father.

Sainchahun was very indignant; he clearly wanted to stand up for his mother.

When Ji Nai saw Saiyinchahun's aggrieved expression, he felt no pity whatsoever. This child was spoiled; he could have achieved his goal in a more tactful way, but he insisted on offending Kangxi.

At times like these, Chengrui's advantages become apparent. Having been pampered by his father and mother since childhood, he remains the most valued and cared-for child by his parents. Chengrui dares to speak his mind and can criticize his father, as a son.

Furthermore, due to his personality, he couldn't say anything too extreme to his father, unlike Sainchahun, who could easily escalate the situation without warning.

“Father, we are happy that you and Mother are so loving. But… although we shouldn’t interfere in your affairs, for Mother’s sake, we still have to say something…”

Cheng Rui's previously awkward expression changed, and he became extremely serious as he said:

"These past few years, my mother's frequent births have already put a tremendous burden on her body, and the postpartum hemorrhage after giving birth to Yinzhi was even worse..."

"Your mother hasn't fully recovered yet. No matter how much you love each other, you should be careful. It's not suitable for your mother to get pregnant again in the near future."

"Do you even need to tell me?" He had already consulted the imperial physician and confirmed that the contraceptive incense would not harm Ji Nai's body, and had already made new arrangements.

Of course, this time I had consulted with Ji Nai.

Cheng Rui and Saiyinchahun looked at their mother with some doubt, but when she nodded, they finally believed that their father was not such a beast.

Sainchahun asked in confusion, "Then why are you angry, Father?"

He originally thought that his mother was unwilling to have any more children for his father, which was why his father was angry. However, since his father himself was willing to prioritize his mother's health, what was there to be angry about?

Kangxi's face stiffened. Could he tell the truth?

Rationally, he knew it wasn't the right time for Ji Nai to get pregnant, but emotionally, he still couldn't accept that Ji Nai refused to have a child for him.

So pretentious!

Ji Nai laughed and tried to defend Kangxi, saying, "Alright, if your father were really angry, he would have already shown it. How could things be so calm?"

"But, wasn't Father angry and about to leave as soon as he arrived at Zhongcui Palace?" Rongxian asked weakly.

Cheng Rui and Saiyinchahun's relaxed expressions changed again. That's right, Rong Xian had witnessed it with his own eyes, which showed that their father was indeed angry.

But since it's already a done deal that she's angry, why is Mother denying it? Is there something else going on?

To save face, Kangxi said, "If I want to leave, who can stop me?"

The implication is that he was just teasing their mother.

The children fell silent. From what they later openly heard, it seemed that their father and mother were flirting rather than actually arguing.

No one could possibly argue like this, right?

"So, we misunderstood?" Rong Xian blinked guiltily.

Wasn't it unnecessary for her to rush over her two older brothers as reinforcements?

"It's okay if there's a misunderstanding. Just talk it out. Otherwise, some people will keep it to themselves and get sick from holding it in."

Cheng Rui's smile faltered as the misunderstanding was cleared up, but he quickly put on a nonchalant act. His father and mother had talked about it so much that it was really nothing serious, and he could just pretend he hadn't heard it.

Having witnessed Cheng Rui's transformation, Kangxi and Ji Nai exchanged a smile, their eyes filled with satisfaction. Then, remembering the farce that had unfolded that day, Kangxi awkwardly looked away.

Ji Nai almost rolled her eyes. She knew Kangxi's vengeful and petty nature all too well, so why was she embarrassed?

Is it because you almost revealed your true colors in front of the children that you felt shy?

In contrast to the harmonious atmosphere in Zhongcui Palace, Chengqian Palace was almost in chaos.

First, Consort Tongjia, the head of Chengqian Palace, fell into a coma. Although the servants below were in a state of panic, Granny Tong was still able to keep them in check. But then Consort Shen went mad. She was not only her mistress, but also the grandniece of the Empress Dowager. How could a mere servant like her possibly stop her?

Unfortunately, the other party wasn't targeting her master. Otherwise, regardless of who was behind her, she could have been charged with insubordination and tied up immediately.

Although Granny Tong did not go to Kunning Palace with her master, so she did not know the options given by His Majesty at this time, Liang Jiugong came later.

Granny Tong knew perfectly well why her master had fainted as soon as he returned; it was all a ploy to buy time.

Knowing that her master was most likely alright, Granny Tong breathed a sigh of relief and carefully escorted Liang Jiugong out of Chengqian Palace, only to learn that Consort Shen, who lived in the Left Palace, had led her people to the Rear Palace.

Granny Tong nearly fainted. The one living in the back hall was carrying a golden nugget in her belly. If anything happened to her, not only would all the previous plans be wasted, but her master's position as the head of Chengqian Palace would also be in jeopardy.

Fortunately, Uya was quick-witted and realized that something was wrong, so she had someone block the door, which allowed Tong Mama to arrive in time.

Tong Mama said in a very impolite tone, "Consort Shen, what are you doing?"

The child in Consort Wuya's belly belongs to her master. What if Consort Shen's excessive actions cause problems?

"What I do is none of your business, a mere servant! Get out of my way!"

"Although you are a concubine, the Imperial Concubine is the head of Chengqian Palace. The Left Hall is your sleeping quarters. Whatever you want to do, this servant will pretend not to see or hear. But this is the rear hall, under the jurisdiction of my mistress. You have no right to shout and fight here."

"I have no power? Then how dare you keep me, a mere lowly maid, living in the inner palace? You've managed to keep this a secret for so long!" Consort Shen gritted her teeth in hatred.

That day was supposed to be her chance. It was only with great difficulty that His Majesty was willing to lower his guard against the Khorchin, but in the end, all of this was ruined by Lady Tongjia. His Majesty never came to Chengqian Palace again.

If it were just a matter of being robbed of the opportunity to serve the emperor, that would be one thing, but unfortunately, Lady Tongjia herself could not serve the emperor and could only push a lowly maid onto the emperor's bed.

Doesn't that prove that she's not even as good as a lowly maid, which is why she couldn't keep His Majesty?

What's even more hateful is that this wretched maid actually got pregnant! Just that one time, and she got pregnant!

When Consort Shen first heard the news, her world seemed to collapse. She dared not imagine that if the Emperor had survived that day, she would have been the one to happily conceive the Emperor's child.