Chapter 311 The Road to Beloved Queen 47
At this time, outside the house.
When Concubine Guo arrived, she didn't even respond to the maids and eunuchs on duty outside the house. She knelt down in the snow and said, "I am guilty. I have come to ask the Queen for forgiveness. I shouldn't have offended the Queen. Please forgive me!"
She raised her voice very high, as if she was afraid that no one could hear her.
Concubine Guo thought that for the sake of face, the Queen had to take care of her. Moreover, if this matter got out, the Queen's reputation would not be good.
Everyone in the room fell silent. Sheng Huan spoke and looked out the window: "What's going on outside? Fengqi, go out and take a look."
Feng Qi bowed quickly and went out. After a while, he came back with a very unhappy look on his face.
"Master, it's Yi... Concubine Guo. She is kneeling outside and apologizing."
In this cold winter, what Guo Bin is doing is either moral blackmail or something else. She is really cruel. There is still so much snow outside, and she is not afraid of breaking her legs.
She wouldn't be just trying to frame her master! Feng Qi was a little anxious.
Sheng Huan heard this, his long eyelashes pressed down his eyes, hiding the brilliance in his eyes, but his face was stunned:
"It's so cold. No matter what happens, don't kneel outside. How can she bear it? Please invite her in quickly."
Sheng Huan said this and was about to stand up.
"Master, you are pregnant now, and the fetus is not yet firmly established. It is too cold outside, and the imperial physician also said that you cannot catch a cold. I will go outside and ask Concubine Guo to come in."
Little Li also had a bad feeling and was about to go back to report, so he hurriedly advised: "Yes, Queen, your health is the most important thing, you can't stand the cold. If His Majesty knows, he will blame me."
Upon hearing this, Sheng Huan nodded helplessly, but there was some worry on her face. After all, she couldn't bear to see others kneeling outside in such a cold weather.
Fengqi and Xiaolizi went out at the same time.
Feng Qi looked at the kneeling Concubine Guo and walked forward to bow: "Madam Concubine Guo, there is snow on the ground. If you have anything to say, come inside and talk. Don't catch a cold."
Concubine Guo was unmoved. After seeing Little Leo, her eyes moved and she knelt straighter.
"I have done something wrong. I kneel down voluntarily, hoping to appease the Queen."
After returning, Little Li will definitely report this matter to the Emperor, and the Emperor will also see her sincerity.
Fengqi looked unhappy.
At this time, Concubine Guo had no idea that while she was kneeling here, a fire had already broken out in the rear.
At this moment, all the bondservants in the palace had been arrested, and everyone in the palace was in danger, so no one dared to inform her.
As a result, she didn't know anything at the moment.
Sheng Huan held a hand warmer to keep warm. As for Concubine Guo, it didn't matter whether she knelt or not. She could just go out and put on a show when Kangxi was about to arrive.
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Outside the palace, Tongjia Mansion, Hehuan Courtyard.
"Si Er, you know that our wine shop is now well-known in the capital. In just three days, we have attracted many more customers."
"It's more than two thousand taels a day at most!"
Longkodo hugged Li Si'er, extremely excited and full of pride: "Si'er, this is all thanks to you!"
"Master, it is clearly your credit, I do not deserve it. I wish you great wealth and success."
Longkodo laughed loudly and pounced on Li Si'er.
With a "bang", the door was suddenly kicked open and a large group of people rushed in, led by a man dressed like an official.
"How dare you! Who are you?" Longkodo was frightened and quickly pulled the bed sheet to cover himself and scolded.
The official raised the gold plate in his hand and said: "Your Majesty has ordered that Longkodo colluded with the court and embezzled the imperial food for profit. He will be detained and exiled on a later date."
Longkodo's face turned pale instantly, and Tong Guowei and Madam Tong Jia, who were following behind the official, could hardly stand.
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In the palace.
When Kangxi learned that Concubine Guo had gone to Jingren Palace, his aura became even more terrifying.
He knew that Pan Shu was soft-hearted, and Guopin's behavior made him very unhappy and even disgusted.
What's more, when he rushed to Jingren Palace, he saw his little girl coming out and standing in front of Concubine Guo in the cold wind.
"Princess Guo, if you have anything to say, please go in and tell me."
The little girl was wearing a cloak, her nose was a little red, and she seemed to be cold, her body was trembling a little. Her attention was all on Concubine Guo, and she seemed not to have noticed Kangxi.
"Your Highness, I am guilty and I am sorry. If I don't kneel down, I will feel uneasy. Your Highness, I will punish you, and I accept it."
After all, Concubine Guo was living a life of luxury and could hardly hold on any longer. However, she still had to hold on, because after all, the Emperor might come.
"you……"
Before Sheng Huan could say anything, a tall man in bright yellow clothes appeared, and Kangxi held the woman's small hand with his broad and warm hands.
The touch was a little cold, his eyes turned cold, and he held her hand to warm her.
"If she wants to kneel, let her kneel."
When Concubine Guo was about to bow when Kangxi appeared, her body froze when she heard his words.
"Panshu, let's go back." Kangxi didn't even look at Concubine Guo, and supported Sheng Huan and walked into the house.
Sheng Huan looked at Kangxi in surprise: "Third brother, why are you here?"
"If I hadn't come, I wouldn't have known that you didn't stay indoors to keep warm in such a cold weather, but came out to ruin your body."
Sheng Huan quickly shook his head and looked at Concubine Guo: "Third brother, I just came out a while ago, but Concubine Guo..."
Kangxi held Sheng Huan's hand and said, "Don't worry about her. She made a mistake and should kneel down. Otherwise, she won't learn her lesson."
"Your Majesty, I know I was wrong, and I have come here to apologize to the Empress." Concubine Guo cheered up. Her voice was trembling and weak, and her face was pale. Her slender neck was also exposed, looking fragile.
Kangxi saw through her intentions at a glance, and a hint of sarcasm appeared at the corner of his lips: "Concubine Guo, since you don't repent, it seems that the family behind you has given you the confidence. The position of concubine is high after all, no wonder you are so fearless. Come, go down and pass on my oral order. Concubine Guo, demote her to a noble lady."
Concubine Guo, no, Concubine Guo's eyes went dark when she heard this. Concubine Guo, Concubine Guo is no longer the mistress of the palace. She fell to the ground, how could this be? How could this be?
"Long live the Lord..."
"Someone, take him down."
Concubine Guo was taken away, but Sheng Huan seemed stunned.
"Third brother, Concubine Guo... Concubine Guo..."
Kangxi squeezed her hand and said, "Pan Shu, don't blame yourself. Her fault is not just this."
"The Baoyi family behind her embezzled countless silver coins. Her family was responsible for my demoting her. Moreover, most of the silver coins they embezzled were used as tributes to Guo Luoluo. She knows all this very well."
Upon hearing this, Sheng Huan was stunned again.
This topic was too heavy, so Kangxi changed the subject: "Do you like the plum blossoms that I asked Little Li to send?"
Sheng Huan heard this and nodded: "I like it."
After entering the inner room, she pointed to the plum blossoms in the vase on the table and asked with a smile: "Third brother, do they look good?"
"nice."
The two of them sat on the couch. Sheng Huan habitually nestled into the man's arms, crawling around, with her hands resting on his muscular chest. She looked at her with clear eyes: "Third brother, are you in a bad mood today?"
Kangxi rubbed the woman's head with his big hands: "Hmm."
He could never be in a good mood whenever he thought about the fact that the power of the Baoyi had quietly infiltrated the imperial palace. If he didn't discover it in time, his descendants would be at risk of being controlled and deceived. By then, the Qing Dynasty would probably be ruled by the Baoyi.
Sheng Huan put his arms around his neck, kissed his chin, and smiled: "Don't be unhappy, Third Brother. No matter what happens, I will be with you."
Kangxi felt warm at heart when he heard this.
"Ah."
Outside the house, Concubine Guo watched Kangxi lead Sheng Huan in without even turning her head. Concubine Guo's heart sank to the bottom of the lake and she was extremely uneasy.
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That night, all the bondservant concubines in the palace could not sleep. After all, all the bondservant families who were involved in the sale of imperial meals outside the palace were purged.
It even involved many corruption cases. Who wouldn't be afraid?
The blood from that night almost dyed Bai Xue completely. Everyone in the palace was in danger, so who had the time to pay attention to matters such as competing for favor.
The house was robbed.
From that day on, the concubines in the palace lost their minions and became quiet, and the palace became more harmonious.
After seeing what happened to Concubine Guo, no one dared to reach out to the Queen anymore. They didn't even dare to speak out the thought. They finally realized the Queen's status and dared not deceive themselves anymore.
Cining Palace.
When the Empress Dowager learned about the purge of the baoyi in the harem, she was also shocked. After all, she had a brain. After realizing the harm caused by the baoyi, she had less opinions about Queen Sheng Huan.
"I just discovered now that the emperor's only heir is the crown prince, and he is not born to a concubine from the bannerman family."
Su Malagu nodded: "Master, the Queen is our Manchu aunt."
"Yes, she is pregnant with my precious grandson."
At this moment, the Empress Dowager thought a lot. At least, the Queen was not a bondservant.