Rong Fei is not honored

Chapter 594 It Wasn’t Like This Before

Now, the queen is graceful and elegant, Concubine Tongjia is her weak cousin, there is the fairy-like Concubine Rong, the bright Concubine Yi, and an old lover Concubine Hui who lost her sons one after another, as well as a group of concubines who gave birth to children for her.

Others who have no children are not necessarily simple characters.

It was extremely difficult to carve out a path in such a harem. Therefore, even though Kangxi softened his stance and signaled his willingness to marry the noble Borjigit lady, the Empress Dowager still refused to give up Sayin Chahun.

At least, Saiyinchahun has a sensible mother, brothers to help him, and he is also a smart child.

Even if his attitude towards Korchin in the future did not meet the Empress Dowager's expectations, he would always treat the Empress Dowager well because of the nurturing grace of Shoukang Palace and the recommendation of the Empress Dowager.

As for Khorchin, if they really violated the interests of the Qing Dynasty or did something to anger the monarch, what would be the use of any friendship?

This is also why the Empress Dowager had the idea of ​​replacing someone who was easier to control, and even decided to give up the sunk costs she had already invested in Sai Yincha.

So, it wasn't some sudden, impulsive thought. It was simply a result of long-standing dissatisfaction, yet there was no other choice.

After all, it's all for the benefit of our children and grandchildren.

The Empress Dowager knew that doing so was too risky. If she wasn't careful, she could drag the entire Qing Dynasty into an irretrievable situation. Her lifespan was the biggest unforeseen accident.

The Empress Dowager is old, and her life has reached the final countdown. She may be fine today, but she will not be able to wake up from her sleep tomorrow.

How could such a Grand Empress Dowager ensure that her plan could be implemented smoothly instead of coming to an abrupt end after a certain step?

One wrong move, and everything goes wrong.

By then, more than just a few people would have to pay the price. Rivers of blood would surely flow.

Even if the Empress Dowager managed to survive until the new emperor ascended the throne, what would happen? Who could guarantee that before her death, she would be able to train a qualified heir to take care of the Qing Dynasty and the new emperor on her behalf?

If the new emperor makes mistakes and the Qing Dynasty faces a crisis, neither the Empress Dowager nor Khorchin will have an easy time. Then what is the point of everything the Grand Empress Dowager has done before?

If only the Empress Dowager could be younger... Unfortunately, the time she has left is not enough to support her greater ambitions.

The Empress Dowager thought that Su Malagu would strongly oppose this seemingly absurd idea, which had already taken root in her heart without her realizing it. The only thing she didn't expect was that Su Malagu would say that she had changed.

Su Malagu's reaction undoubtedly poured a bucket of cold water on the Empress Dowager.

The Empress Dowager moved her lips but didn't know what to say.

Did she not change? Did she not intend to put the Qing Dynasty on the line? Or did she not...

"Gege, you weren't like this before.

Since when did you and His Majesty drift apart, becoming increasingly alienated and even considering him an enemy?

If not for this, you would never have thought of pushing Prince Saiyinchahun to the throne, and you would not have taken it for granted to think of replacing the new emperor today.

Even for the consideration of the Empress Dowager and Khorchin, if you really still regard the Emperor as your own grandson, you will only let Prince Yinreng spend more time in Shoukang Palace, right?

When Empress Hesheli and Concubine Hui were at their most favored, although you were worried about them, you only gave them verbal advice. Did you ever have the intention to kill them?

You attacked Concubine Rong, even disregarding her pregnancy and Prince Yinzhi's safety. Was it really just for His Majesty's sake?"

In fact, Su Malagu had wanted to ask this question a long time ago: how did His Majesty treat Empress Hesheli and Concubine Hui? Didn't he indulge them in every way? But what was their final fate?

The Empress Dowager had experienced a falling out with the late emperor, and had also witnessed the affairs between His Majesty, Empress Hesheli, and Concubine Hui. How could she not tolerate a Concubine Rong?

Is it just because of Concubine Rong's caution that makes people more uneasy?

This may be true for others, but who is the Empress Dowager? Would a person like her really take the scheming of a girl in her twenties to heart?

Ultimately, in the heart of the Grand Empress Dowager, His Majesty's attitude was not that important. If Rong Fei really died, it would not matter whether His Majesty was sad or whether he would alienate the Grand Empress Dowager.

"Princess, you always say that the Emperor's attitude towards you has become increasingly perfunctory, and you always complain that you can no longer understand the Emperor.

But have you ever been close to His Majesty? How can you see him clearly, understand him?

Princess, you were the first to give up on His Majesty.

Have you ever thought that maybe it's not His Majesty who has changed, he's just grown up, and that's why he's different from before. The one who has really changed is you."

You no longer care about the wishes and mood of the Emperor, and begin to allow your ambitions to expand day by day. However, human desires are endless, so your thoughts become more and more unscrupulous, and your actions become more and more reckless.

The Empress Dowager was silent, because she knew very well that what Su Ma said was true. She was not the kind of person who would stubbornly refuse to admit it.

"Princess, I dare not guess your feelings, but I always feel that you have regretted what you did back then, and I don't want to see you make the same mistake again."

There was silence for a long while, and after a long time, the Empress Dowager let out a long breath.

"Maybe it's because I'm getting old and my mind is getting more confused."

"Princess, please don't say that." Su Malagu felt very uncomfortable when she heard her princess say this.

The Empress Dowager waved her hand, signaling Su Malagu not to comfort herself any further. She said her mind was confused, and she was not referring to the inappropriate thoughts that had arisen today.

The Empress Dowager was an ambitious person, but this ambition was not as great as her love for her son and her hope for the stability of the Qing Dynasty, so it was kept firmly in her heart.

But later, the tightly sealed door became half-open at some point, and the wild beasts had already come out and strolled around, leaving their scent everywhere.

If the Empress Dowager was still young, such a thing would never have happened, because her experience of walking on the edge of life and death would not allow her to ignore any possible accidents.

Otherwise, this beast named "ambition" should be locked up tightly and allowed to perish along with its host body, without anyone knowing that it ever existed.

Or, you can release it yourself and nourish it with endless desire, making it stronger and more ferocious.

In short, it shouldn't be like this now.

When you are in the royal family, serving the emperor is like serving a tiger. The worst thing you can do is be indecisive. Even if that is the Empress Dowager's grandson, if you continue like this, something big will happen.