Chapter 167 Nian Gege

The palace selection went smoothly, and Kangxi assigned candidates to the royal family and important ministers as if on a wholesale basis.

During this period, Concubine Hui and Concubine Liang went to see Kangxi together once. After meeting the emperor, Concubine Hui became a gourd that stuck to her mouth and only pushed Concubine Liang to let her speak.

Concubine Liang had never been able to speak in front of Kangxi, and she stuttered while trying to express her meaning clearly. Kangxi looked at her and said neither agreement nor objection, and simply let her go.

Concubine Liang was worried, but she didn't dare to blame Concubine Hui for not helping her. She returned to her bedroom, drove everyone out, and cried her heart out before stopping.

Guo Luoluo came to the palace to inquire about the progress. If the Empress is capable, the Eighth Master's plans outside will be more successful.

Seeing Concubine Liang frowning and hesitating, Guo Luoluo knew that it had not been done. She had always looked down on her mother-in-law and said, "They are both concubines. Empress Hui is not to mention. Empress De was able to ask for grace for Prince Yong. But it's the other way around for you. Not only can you not help me, but I have to ask the Eighth Master to consider your situation all the time."

"It's just a request for a concubine. Your Majesty, please talk to Master Ba yourself."

Guo Luoluo found the long-lost feeling of comfort with Concubine Liang and did not dare to stay any longer. She was sure that Concubine Liang was weak in character and would not say a word to the Eighth Master, so she showed no mercy.

Concubine De, who was compared with Concubine Liang by the Eighth Lady, was also discussing the entry of new people into Prince Yong's mansion.

Unlike his attitude towards Concubine Liang, Kangxi took time to have a discussion with Concubine De in Yonghe Palace.

"The Nian family is still useful. His daughter is pretty. I think the fourth son has few children, so it's appropriate to leave it to him." Kangxi said.

Concubine De smiled and replied, "Your Majesty has thought it through. I have also seen the child and he is very outstanding. But from what Sister Hui said, it seems that you have chosen him and want to give him to the eighth child."

"It's rare that the Eighth Prince has chosen someone, and it's not appropriate for the Fourth Prince to compete with his younger brothers for her. Why not..." Before Defei could finish her words, she was interrupted by Kangxi.

"House pigs cannot eat fine bran. The daughter of the Nalan family was good enough for him to be his principal wife, but in the end, she is gone. I don't think he needs anyone else. Stay with his wife and don't harm the good girls of other families." Kangxi was obviously annoyed with the Eighth Prince. After all, she was his concubine bestowed by the emperor, and he didn't even give an explanation for her death. Kangxi felt that his authority was offended.

"I will listen to your Majesty. What kind of position do you plan to give to the daughter of the Nian family?" Concubine De did not stop talking about the Eighth Prince and continued.

"I remember that his family is still short of a concubine, so this is a good opportunity to fill the gap for him."

De Fei thought for a moment and said, "In reply to Your Majesty, the fourth wife has done a great job over the years. Each of the three children is extremely intelligent, and she treats the children of the concubine with great motherly love. There are still two children in the palace who have not grown up yet. I think if she takes in a concubine at this time, it will easily cause instability in the harem."

"It would be better to wait until this Miss Nian gives birth to a child before being promoted. No matter whether she is a princess or a prince, we cannot disappoint the old man. What do you think of this?" Defei wanted to suppress Miss Nian's position.

After all, she was the candidate appointed by Concubine Liang. Who knows what kind of agreement they have reached with the Eighth Master's mansion? Such a person cannot be given the title of concubine and cause trouble in the mansion.

If it was a princess, then it wouldn't matter. She believed Yihuan could handle it.

After hearing the news that Nian entered the mansion as a princess, Yihuan felt a little surprised. Wasn't she a concubine?

Liuliu had met several princesses in the mansion, and she vaguely understood that someone was going to compete with her mother for her father.

When the little wolf heard the word "Gege", he asked, "Mom, will I have a sister?" The little wolf liked the eldest and second princesses very much, so he was very welcoming to such a creature as a sister.

Yihuan tried not to laugh, she remembered Honghui had asked her the same question when they were little, they were indeed brothers.

Since she was a princess, there was no need to prepare much. However, Yihuan was a little troubled when choosing a courtyard. Now that Yinzhen was a prince, the mansion was being expanded, and the original courtyard seemed a bit crowded. Now only the Nianhulu family's house had an empty house.

Although the house was available, its location was too remote, and Yinzhen never went to Nianhulu's house, so if he lived there he would just be an innocent bystander.

Yihuan didn't know whether Yinzhen would be fascinated by this young girl, but she had to give her a fair chance to compete.

So she asked Yinzhen in the evening.

Yinzhen was calm about having a beautiful woman: "Just live there, away from the children."

Yihuan nodded and said no more. She knew that the Nian family had offended Yinzhen, otherwise, given his personality, he would not treat them harshly even if he didn't like them.

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Nian Gengyao's Residence

After Nian Sisi knew the emperor's order, the scene of the encounter that day emerged in her mind again, and she couldn't help but smile.

Nian Gengyao was worried. If he had known that the emperor had appointed Prince Yong for his younger sister, he would not have tried to persuade the Eighth Prince before. Prince Yong did not understand their previous thoughts.

It would be fine if she didn’t know. If she knew, I’m afraid her life would be difficult.

"Second brother, what kind of person is the Fourth Lady?" Nian Sisi was full of longing for her future.

Nian Gengyao did not tell his younger sister about his worries. The overall situation had already been decided, and it would only add to his worries. Besides, he believed that with his younger sister's talent, beauty and charm, she would definitely change Prince Yong's mind.

"What do you ask for this?"

"The Fourth Lady has been favored by the prince for many years and has a secure position. She must have some outstanding qualities. Knowing yourself and your enemy will ensure victory in every battle. I want to know what Prince Yong likes." Nian Sisi's eyes flashed with determination. She always had a feeling that she would succeed.

Nian Gengyao had certainly inquired about it. He organized his words: "To be honest, the Fourth Lady is not very famous, and she has never shown any outstanding skills in front of others. I guess her skills in music, chess, calligraphy and painting are mediocre. Second brother, I heard that she is quite kind to her subordinates, and the princesses in the mansion all live well. The only outstanding thing about her is that she is very good at raising children. Prince Honghui is deeply favored by the emperor, and the prince also has ardent expectations for this eldest son."

"This is also the reason why Second Brother wanted you to enter the Eighth Master's residence in the beginning." Nian Gengyao sighed, "Prince Honghui is too dazzling. He is unique in the Emperor's heart. As long as he is well, the Fourth Lady will remain standing. It is no joke that a mother is honored by her son."

Nian Sisi had just returned to the capital and didn't quite understand Honghui's specialness: "Second brother, you worry too much. Favor is the most unstable. Isn't the prince favored? Wasn't he still deposed?"

"But I can't live without love. I'd like to ask the prince about his preferences. I must become the one in his heart, so that our Nian family can also benefit."

Nian Gengyao nodded, feeling a little uneasy. In his eyes, his younger sister was good in every way, but Prince Yong was really adamant!