novelkee Chapter 184 Noble Lady Fucha
Chapter 184 Noble Lady Fucha
Zhen Huan thought to herself, "Luckily, I've already given up on the Emperor."
She frowned slightly, a hint of worry in her eyes, and said softly:
"The Emperor has elevated Consort Shu to Empress. What are the Emperor's plans for Imperial Noble Consort?"
Zhen Huan's words appropriately revealed a hint of concern.
"In recent years, the Imperial Noble Consort has devoted herself to managing the harem, and it has been very well organized."
Big Fat Orange looked quite surprised when he heard Zhen Huan's words.
He originally thought that Zhen Huan would harbor resentment towards Shi Lan, after all, Shi Lan had caused Zhen Huan a lot of trouble before.
Although Shilan stopped targeting Zhen Huan after she was injured and lost her memory.
However, their relationship did not become closer, and they always kept to themselves.
Big Fat Orange slowly came to its senses and said:
"The reason I haven't established an empress before is because I'm in a difficult position."
Should we make A-Jun or Shi-Lan empress?
A-Jun was born into the Manchu Banner Army and gave birth to Hong-Chang, who was of excellent character and talent.
Most of the ministers in the court supported her becoming the new empress.
This sudden outbreak of smallpox in the palace was a disaster if Ah-Jun hadn't discovered it in time.
And if handled properly, the consequences would be unimaginable.
The position of Empress belongs to A-Jun.
Although Shilan came from the Han Banner Army, she had been with me for many years, and I really couldn't bear to wrong her.
Shilan, I intend to choose another title for her.
From then on, she was an Imperial Noble Consort with a double title, and her status was not much lower than that of the Empress.
In this way, Shilan wasn't wronged.
Zhen Huan sneered inwardly, but showed no sign on her face, and said softly:
"Your Majesty is wise; this arrangement is quite appropriate."
I just wonder if the Imperial Noble Consort will think that the Empress is the Empress and the Imperial Noble Consort is the Imperial Noble Consort.
Upon hearing Zhen Huan's words, the chubby orange laughed and said:
"No, I already asked Shilan, and she strongly supports my decision to make Ajun empress."
Then, the chubby orange cat smiled smugly and added:
"I bestowed this double-character title upon Shilan as a surprise. Shilan is unaware of this yet!"
Zhen Huan was somewhat skeptical of what the chubby orange had said.
She simply didn't believe that Nian Shilan would truly be indifferent to the position of Empress!
She still remembered that when she first entered the palace, Nian Shilan was practically eyeing the Empress's position with covetousness.
In Zhen Huan's view, Nian Shilan must have become smarter after losing her memory.
They learned to temper their arrogance and were no longer as domineering as before.
Instead, they chose to retreat strategically and wait for the right opportunity.
The Imperial Noble Consort was only one step away from becoming Empress.
She simply couldn't believe that Nian Shilan would willingly be subservient to someone else.
The fact that Nian Shilan had become smarter was something Zhen Huan couldn't figure out.
She couldn't tell when Nian Shilan would finally lose her temper and take action.
Indeed, the imperial harem is a huge dyeing vat; no one knows what color they will be dyed after entering it.
Zhen Huan thought for a moment, since she had no hope of becoming Empress anyway.
It would be better to go with the flow, create some trouble for Fucha Peiyun, and wait for the two of them to start fighting.
It's not impossible for one person to have two wives.
After all, two tigers cannot share one mountain, and she believed that these two women would fight to the death sooner or later.
Thinking of this, Zhen Huan's lips involuntarily curled up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile.
Then, she whispered to the chubby orange:
"Your Majesty, I believe that the Imperial Noble Consort's apparent indifference is actually because she doesn't want to put you in a difficult position."
Zhen Huan paused briefly before continuing:
"Ever since I entered the palace, I have noticed that the Imperial Noble Consort is particularly fond of you."
At this point, Zhen Huan's voice lowered slightly, as if she were somewhat saddened.
"I, your humble servant, have also had such a wish, hoping to become Your Majesty's rightful wife."
But I know in my heart that I can never compare to the Imperial Noble Consort and the Noble Consort Shu.
Naturally, I wouldn't dare to hope for those things.
The chubby orange cat was very pleased to hear this.
He knew Shilan's feelings for him. Although she was often jealous, it was because she cared about him too much.
Over the years, Shilan has indeed become more and more sensible, which makes Da Pang Ju feel increasingly guilty towards Shilan.
The chubby orange cat gently patted Zhen Huan's hand, comforting her:
"Huanhuan, you don't need to be so self-deprecating."
You are equally important to me.
But as you said, Shilan has been with me for many years, and I really can't bear to mistreat her."
Zhen Huan nodded slightly, indicating that she understood the big fat orange's thoughts.
She leaned back on the bed, her eyes somewhat enigmatic.
After a while, she slowly spoke:
"I have read in books about examples of two empresses in one dynasty or two empresses in one country."
This situation is not entirely unfeasible.
Since Your Majesty feels that both the Imperial Noble Consort and the Noble Consort Shu are indispensable, you might as well consider this suggestion.
One Empress of the Eastern Palace, one Empress of the Western Palace
This way, neither the Imperial Noble Consort is wronged, nor the Noble Consort Shu is wronged, and it can be said to be a win-win situation.
Upon hearing this, the chubby orange squinted its eyes and began to carefully consider Zhen Huan's words.
He silently weighed the pros and cons of doing so.
This proposal is indeed novel; it will neither wrong Shilan nor prevent Ajun from being crowned empress.
"Huanhuan's plan is indeed interesting, but with two empresses in one day..."
There is no precedent for this in our dynasty, and I fear it will draw criticism from the court officials.
Big Fat Orange frowned and said with a troubled expression.
Zhen Huan pursed her lips slightly, smiled gently, and said softly:
"Your Majesty, I only came up with this suggestion because I didn't want to put you in a difficult position."
Although there has never been a precedent of two empresses in this dynasty, that does not mean it is impossible.
Throughout history, how many things have come into being from nothing?
Zhen Huan suppressed the itch in her throat and continued to tell her story:
"The policy of Manchu and Han being one family is a national policy, and the Imperial Noble Consort comes from the Han Banner."
If Your Majesty can set this precedent, it will not only demonstrate your wise and decisive judgment,
This would also satisfy your deep affection for both the Imperial Noble Consort and the Noble Consort Shu.
The national policy of uniting the Manchu and Han peoples as one family will thus receive further promotion.
Many Han officials in the court will surely support Your Majesty's move, and they will be even more convinced of your worth.
Big Fat Orange listened quietly to Zhen Huan's words, and his heart couldn't help but waver.
He began to seriously consider what Zhen Huan had said, and felt that there was indeed some truth to it.
Since the Qing Dynasty entered the Central Plains, anti-Qing and Ming restoration organizations have sprung up like mushrooms after rain.
This undoubtedly brought considerable trouble to the Qing Dynasty's rule.
The reason why these organizations are like weeds that cannot be eradicated is...
It is precisely because there are always those with ulterior motives who exploit the differences and inequalities between the Manchus and the Han that...
They incited the people to rebel against and reject the current dynasty.
If Shilan, who came from the Han Banner, could be made empress, it might truly demonstrate our determination to unite the Manchu and Han peoples as one.
This allowed them to win over Han Chinese officials in the court and ordinary people.
The chubby orange cat's eyes flickered, and after a while, he slowly spoke:
"What Huanhuan said has reminded me. However, this matter is of great importance, and I need to consider it further."