sjar Chapter 976 Kangxi's Harem, Consort Liang (13)
Chapter 976 Kangxi's Harem, Consort Liang (13)
"They say it's better to live a miserable life than to die a good death."
When the Empress Dowager heard her choice, she was surprised. "Why don't you want to choose a life of quiet contemplation and Buddhism?"
"I can ensure you live a peaceful life, and I will not allow anyone to mistreat you or your family."
"trouble!"
Li Siqi uttered these two words, "It would be better to cut off the source directly."
As long as my family is safe and happy, that's all that matters.
This servant does not wish for her family to suffer or encounter misfortune.
"You are a smart man."
The Empress Dowager gave a wink to the person beside her, "Since you have chosen to leave this world, I will grant your wish."
I assure you that as long as your family members do not commit any crimes...
They are doing their duty; I will ensure nothing happens to your family.
"This servant thanks the Empress Dowager for her grace."
Li Siqi bowed again.
At this moment, Sumalagu walked over with a wine cup in her hand.
Before the mistress and servant could speak...
Li Siqi picked up the glass and drank it all in one gulp.
That speed, that determination, was as if they were drinking not poison, but a cup of divine elixir.
He had just finished drinking from Li Siqi's glass and hadn't put it down yet.
She swayed and began to feel dizzy, "I don't care whether I live or die, as long as my father, mother, and brothers are alive and well..."
Before she could finish speaking, she collapsed limply to the ground.
Sumalagu quickly helped her up to prevent her from falling.
"This girl..."
The Empress Dowager was a little confused and surprised.
My feelings were mostly complicated and helpless.
He instructed the two palace maids standing guard beside him, "Take her to the side hall to lie down."
"Yes!"
Two palace maids came forward to take the person that Sumalagu was supporting, helped him up, and then left.
“Su Ma, you know, this girl seems like a sensible person.”
The Empress Dowager's expression was inscrutable.
She was actually quite surprised by the little girl's decision to drink the poisoned wine without hesitation.
He couldn't help but say, "Now it seems he has a decisive and efficient personality."
To be honest, it would be a real shame if someone as pretty as her were to pass away.
"Your Majesty the Empress Dowager is not a cruel and heartless person."
Sumalagu smiled silently, "Why would I want to take someone's life for no reason?"
She was, after all, a daughter of an official from one of the Eight Banners.
She didn't do anything wrong.
How could you bear to take her life?
She's a very perceptive person; this scare was enough for her.
"Unless absolutely necessary, I would never take someone's life so casually."
The Empress Dowager gave a bitter smile. "Fulin is obsessed with Dong Eshi. He caused such a huge uproar in the court and the harem, but I didn't take his life."
She herself was beautiful but died young, yet those people pinned the blame on her.
They don't even consider that no matter how important a woman is, she can't be as important as my son.
Even though I was angry with my son for his lack of ambition, I never thought of taking her life.
Her own health was failing her, and she couldn't bear the pain of losing her son. What does that have to do with me?
Each of them, however, felt that it was because I, the Empress Dowager, could not tolerate her.
"Empress Dowager, I know you have been wronged."
Su Ma La Gu said with a face full of heartache, "You have suffered so much in your life, who doesn't know that you feel most sorry for the hardships women have to endure?"
You're scaring the child like that to warn her to be more careful in her future actions.
She's a bright child; she'll definitely understand what you mean.
"Hopefully!"
The Empress Dowager smiled.
In fact, after investigating, she didn't take this beautiful young palace maid seriously.
She also wanted to see if her grandson, whom she had raised, could resist the charms of a beautiful woman.
Because she knew very well that she could stop it once, but not every time.
There are so many beautiful women in the world.
It would be better to use this girl to test the waters.
Even if something unexpected happens, she's still alive.
……
Two hours later.
Li Siqi regained consciousness.
When I opened my eyes, I looked confused and bewildered.
Upon seeing Su Ma La Gu, she blurted out, "Granny Su Ma, what, what happened?"
"you're awake?"
Sumalagu smiled. "Were you frightened?"
"No, no!"
Li Siqi shook her head and looked around at her surroundings. "Granny, this..."
"You're still in the side hall of Cining Palace."
Sumalagu sat down beside her with a smile, "Don't worry, what you drank was just a sleeping potion."
It's just to let you take a nap.
"You have done nothing wrong; the Empress Dowager would never take your life."
"Granny, this servant..."
Li Siqi opened her mouth, but didn't know what to say.
"It's alright, I'm fine!"
Sumalagu smiled and said, "You are a good child. From now on, you will help the Empress Dowager serve the Emperor well."
I'm sure you won't let her down, right?
"Serving the Emperor?"
Li Siqi looked stunned.
"Yes!"
Seeing her adorable appearance, Sumalagu's smile deepened. "The Empress Dowager knows you are thoughtful and sensible, so she sent you to serve the Emperor."
"Granny, this servant..."
Li Siqi hesitated, "This servant is afraid of not doing a good job and of letting down the Empress Dowager."
"Silly child, believe in yourself."
Sumalagu smiled and asked, "Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere right now?"
Should I get the imperial physician to take a look at you?
"Reporting to Granny, I am fine."
Li Siqi quickly got up, "This servant will return to Kangshou Palace immediately."
Why would you go back?
Sumalagu was both amused and exasperated. "If you feel there's nothing else, get up and tidy up."
"Come with me to see the Empress Dowager."
"Yes!"
"Come here."
Sumalagu summoned two young palace maids.
Help her wash and groom herself again.
After everything is sorted out.
They followed Sumalagu back to the main hall.
The Empress Dowager and Emperor Kangxi were talking just after they had finished their dinner.
Upon seeing Sumalagu leading people in.
Then the conversation ended.
"This servant greets the Empress Dowager and the Emperor!"
"woke up?"
The Empress Dowager smiled and instructed, "Get up quickly!"
"Yes!"
Li Siqi stood up.
Kangxi was quite surprised. He glanced at Li Siqi and then looked at the Empress Dowager.
"This girl is a palace maid in your Empress Dowager's palace."
The Empress Dowager smiled and said, "I have summoned her to come and have a look."
He is indeed a good kid.
It just so happens that you don't have many people around you.
"I will decide for myself, and let this girl enter your harem to serve you."
"Grandmother, this..."
Emperor Kangxi was surprised and taken aback.
He couldn't help but look at Li Siqi again.
He caught a glimpse of her slightly raised face and secretly gasped.
This girl...
She is indeed an absolute beauty!
"What, you don't like it?"
The Empress Dowager did not miss the fleeting look of amazement in his eyes.
She jokingly said with a smile, "If you don't like it, I'll stay in Cining Palace."
"It wouldn't be bad to have her keep me company."
"Grandma!"
Kangxi snapped out of his reverie, a pleased smile spreading across his face. "If you like, you may stay and serve you."
"Trying to fool me, are you?"
The Empress Dowager laughed and said, "Such a beautiful little girl, you can cherish her yourself."
I wish to have a few more days of peace and quiet.