“Mother, I actually now understand what kind of person Qiu Shi is. She’s not reliable, but I still plan to bring her into the palace. At crucial moments, she might yet be a useful pawn.”
Xu Lingyi spoke.
Mrs. Xu nodded: “It’s fine to bring her along. She’s just a little ant. The lives of her seven families in the Xu family are entirely in the hands of the Xu family. If she really dares to betray her master, letting her die would be no difficulty at all.”
Mrs. Xu didn’t take Qiu Shi very seriously.
Because she held the death contracts of her entire family, and with Nanny Zhang following Xu Lingyi, even if something happened, Nanny Zhang would be able to handle it.
“As for the manpower in the palace now, our family dares not interfere. His Majesty is not like any other monarch. The palace is full of his own people. However, you can send someone to contact Chief Steward Xu of the Imperial Household Department.”
“There are very few high-ranking concubines in the palace now, only one Gui Fei. She was granted the title of Gui Fei because she gave birth to Princess Minghua. The other concubines at most hold the rank of Pin, not even Fei. I guess that if you enter the palace, you might be given a Fei rank. Has His Majesty mentioned this to you?”
Mrs. Xu asked.
Xu Lingyi nodded: “His Majesty said he will bestow the rank of Fei.”
“It seems His Majesty likes my daughter. That’s good. Above the rank of Fei, there is only Gui Fei. You have the Xu family behind you, while Gui Fei comes from an unremarkable family and cannot compare to the Xu family. She also has no favor, and her only reliance is Princess Minghua, so she dares not act against you recklessly. However, Gui Fei is indeed lucky. Among so many women in the palace, she is the only one to become pregnant and safely give birth to a princess. In the future, no matter what happens, this princess will be a support.”
Mrs. Xu felt a slight weight lifted from her heart. Previously, she had always been afraid of her daughter entering the palace, knowing that the struggles within the palace were fierce; after all, it was the place where all the power in the world was concentrated.
A single thought from the Emperor could determine life and death. The destruction of an entire family could happen with the Emperor’s word alone.
And the concubines in the harem are the ones closest to the Emperor.
Whoever gains favor will inevitably bring glory to their family.
So even if His Majesty is unable to have children, there are still some families in the capital who, in pursuit of honor, would send their daughters to the palace.
“After you enter the palace, you only need to treat Gui Fei with respect. If she is of sound mind, she surely won’t make a move against you. If she’s foolish, you don’t need to be afraid of her either. The Xu family is behind you. As for those women of lower rank than you, you don’t need to take the initiative to confront them, nor oppress or persecute them. You only need to live your own lives. Mother doesn’t ask for you to be rich or noble; I only wish for your safety.”
Mrs. Xu thought of the abbot of Lingguang Temple; this master really seemed to have some abilities. She would have to visit Lingguang Temple and offer incense more often in the future.
“I will keep Mother’s words in mind.” Xu Lingyi nodded obediently. Her entry into the palace had already caused her mother distress, so she could only be obedient now and not let her mother worry about her anymore.
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