nashuaworldcup Chapter 139 Consort Fucha
Chapter 139 Consort Fucha
The moment the decree to depose the Empress Dowager was issued, the court was in an uproar.
Naturally, many people stood up to express their opposition.
They believed that the empress had done nothing wrong and should not be deposed.
Some people also felt that the wife who had shared hardship should not be abandoned, and that the matter of deposing the empress had a significant impact.
For a time, the court was filled with the sounds of debate, creating quite a lively atmosphere.
The chubby orange-haired man sat on the dragon throne with a gloomy expression, his sharp eyes sweeping over the assembled officials below.
Su Peisheng was instructed to circulate the memorial detailing the Empress's crimes among the officials.
Family scandals should not be aired in public; having such an empress would be a disgrace to him.
He simply had had enough of the Empress.
If he doesn't tear off the Empress's mask, the entire court will likely gossip about him for not cherishing past favors.
As the memorial was circulated, the once noisy court fell silent instantly, and many ministers looked alarmed.
Some ministers who had originally been staunchly opposed to deposing the empress began to hesitate, after all, harming the imperial heir was a serious crime.
But a few veteran officials still stepped forward, speaking tremblingly:
"Your Majesty, although the contents of this memorial are shocking..."
However, a single document is insufficient to convict the Empress; a thorough investigation is necessary.
Big Fat Orange snorted coldly, having expected this to happen.
"These listed charges, one by one, each and every one of them..."
I have already ordered people to investigate each case thoroughly, and all the evidence is irrefutable!
The large, chubby orange cat scanned the court officials below the imperial court.
When the memorial detailing the Empress's crimes reached Guwalgiya Emin...
When he saw the charges against him, he broke out in a cold sweat.
When he saw that the Empress had actually given his daughter a string of red musk beads, his heart skipped a beat.
He had long known that the Empress was shrewd and capable; originally, he had intended to send his illegitimate daughter into the palace.
Unexpectedly, this legitimate daughter was determined to enter the palace, so he could only try to help her make arrangements.
He instructed her to be careful of the Empress.
Unexpectedly, it was the Empress Dowager who was causing all the trouble.
However, no one expected that her move this time would be to cut off her daughter's lineage.
Thinking of this, Guarjia Emin frowned.
His daughter wasn't particularly bright to begin with; if she couldn't even bear a child to rely on in the future...
Then the days ahead will likely be exceptionally difficult.
I wonder if Consort Shu did lend a hand to her daughter...
Guarjia Emin unconsciously glanced at Fucha Honghan, the father of the Noble Consort Shu.
Fucha Honghan felt Guarjia Emin's gaze and nodded slightly.
Seeing this, Guarjia Emin breathed a sigh of relief and stepped forward.
"Such a wicked woman is unfit to be empress; Your Majesty is wise."
Seeing this, Fucha Honghan also stepped forward and respectfully said:
"Your Majesty, the Empress has committed such a heinous crime. If she is not severely punished, I fear there will never be peace in the harem again, and the imperial offspring will be in danger."
Big Fat Orange nodded slightly and said:
"My decree to depose the empress has been issued and cannot be changed. You need not discuss it further."
The Empress has committed so many evil deeds; she must never remain in her position.
His voice was cold and left no room for argument.
Those ministers who still wanted to argue lowered their heads and remained silent upon hearing the emperor's resolute statement.
With the position of empress vacant, the ministers in the court began to stir and harbor their own thoughts.
It's a pity that a talent show has already been held this year.
The next draft will have to wait another three years.
If we wait another three years to send our daughter to the palace, it will be too late.
At this point, many people regretted not sending their daughters to the palace this year.
In this harem, who is most likely to become the new empress?
The ministers thought and thought
Consort Hua, who came from the Nian family, was undoubtedly one of the strongest contenders.
She held the highest rank in the palace, ranking below the empress dowager.
Unfortunately, despite her high position, this Imperial Noble Consort Hua...
However, she was never able to have a child, and her family was of Han Banner origin.
In contrast, another person who has attracted much attention is Consort Shu, who comes from the Fucha family.
This woman was not only of noble birth, but also a member of the Manchu bannermen.
More importantly, she had a son—the Sixth Prince.
In this case, it seems that Consort Shu has a greater chance of becoming Empress.
Consequently, many court officials turned their attention to Fucha Honghan.
I'm eager to see how he will react to this.
Even Guarjia Emin couldn't help but look at Fucha Honghan.
Although his own daughter was also in the harem and was quite favored,
However, Guwalgiya Emin knew perfectly well that with his daughter's qualities and abilities,
She simply didn't have the ability to even dream of becoming empress.
Moreover, it should be noted that his daughter is currently only a minor noblewoman.
Not only was his rank low, but he was also plotted against by the Empress.
If things continue like this, it's hard to say whether she'll be able to conceive in the future!
Even if she were to conceive successfully, the highest she could hope to be promoted to would probably be a concubine.
In comparison, Consort Shu is clearly the more likely candidate!
They have both a prince by their side and are deeply favored by the emperor.
Not only did they hold a prestigious position, but they also came from Manchu banner families.
Therefore, he placed all his bets on this Consort Shu early on.
If one day Consort Shu really does ascend to the throne of Empress,
So, their Guarjia clan, following the Fuca clan, didn't necessarily rise to prominence.
But everyone and everything in between always manages to rise to prominence.
At this moment, facing the various gazes of those around him—some envious, some jealous, and some inquisitive—
Fucha Honghan, however, acted as if he hadn't seen anything at all, remaining calm and composed.
To be honest, it would be a lie to say that deep down he didn't hope his daughter would become empress.
However, her daughter is a Noble Consort, and she also has a sixth son.
The position of Empress is not that important.
The emperor's other sons who are presentable,
Compared to his own sixth son, he was worlds apart; the difference was not just a little bit!
The Sixth Prince is the best candidate among all the princes; if this daughter were to become Empress...
This sixth prince is the legitimate son, which attracts a lot of attention.
The nail that sticks out gets hammered down, and now the Sixth Prince is in a dangerous situation.
Perhaps the Emperor will be wary of the Sixth Prince in the future.
Actually, it wouldn't be bad for Consort Hua to become Empress. The Nian family had already been cooperating with the Fucha family for some time.
Consort Hua of the Imperial Harem had a good relationship with her daughter.
Furthermore, Consort Hua has no children, so it's a good thing that she holds the position of Empress.
However, he couldn't be the one to make a move on the matter of choosing an empress.
If he were to show his face, the Emperor might misunderstand and think his daughter is eager to become Empress, and has ulterior motives.
All the thunder and rain are the Emperor's grace; only the Emperor can bestow this position of Empress.
Fucha Honghan would absolutely never bring up the matter of establishing an empress to the emperor on his own initiative.
He also shook his head at the main branch members, telling them not to show themselves.
If the emperor truly desires his daughter to be empress, they need not refuse.
Being an empress has its advantages and disadvantages; everything has its pros and cons.
Zhang Yanyu then stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, the position of Empress is vacant. I wonder which consort Your Majesty prefers to be Empress?"
The chubby orange sat on the dragon throne, observing the reactions of the courtiers.
Seeing that Fucha Honghan and the others were calm and showed no intention of coveting the position of Empress, they realized that Fucha Honghan and the others were not interested in the position.
The chubby orange was very satisfied, but he had no intention of re-establishing an empress for the time being.
Big Fat Orange coughed lightly and slowly opened its mouth:
"The matter of establishing an empress is of great importance, and I need to think about it carefully."
Upon hearing this, all the ministers bowed their heads and agreed.
Things happening in the court are always overheard in the inner palace; it's far better than going to Jingren Palace to kick someone when they're down.
Many people are more concerned about who their future boss will be.
Consort Jing (Feng Ruozhao), Consort Jin (Cao Qinmo), and Consort Xin (Lü Yingfeng) gathered together, each holding their daughter.
All three of them had received favors from Consort Shu, and naturally hoped that Consort Shu would become the new empress.
Although the current Imperial Noble Consort Hua is also good, they secretly feel that Imperial Noble Consort Shu is better.
Consort Jing, Feng Ruozhao, spoke first:
"Consort Shu has always been kind and gentle, and has given birth to the Sixth Prince."
If she were to one day attain the position of Empress, she would surely treat us sisters with kindness and compassion.
After Feng Ruozhao finished speaking, he looked at Cao Qinmo and Lü Yingfeng.
Lu Yingfeng gently stroked the rosy cheeks of the little girl in her arms and said:
"If Consort Shu becomes Empress, then the Sixth Prince will be transformed into the rightful heir."
We have always had a close relationship with Consort Shu, and Consort Shu especially dotes on Shuhe and Wenyi.
Thinking back, even when the Sixth Prince grows up,
Out of consideration for their childhood friendship, I will always look after the sisters to some extent.
Cao Qinmo gently picked up the handkerchief in her hand.
After carefully wiping the drool from the corner of her baby girl's mouth in the stroller
She slightly raised her head and said softly:
"I'm afraid Consort Shu has no desire to compete for the Empress's position at all."
Upon hearing this, Lü Yingfeng, sitting to the side, asked with a puzzled expression:
"Why is that? What if Consort Shu becomes Empress?"
Wouldn't that make the Sixth Prince the legitimate heir?
Feng Ruozhao, who had been silent all along, slowly spoke:
"While becoming empress is indeed a great thing, as the saying goes, a tall tree catches the wind!"
After saying that, she sighed softly.
Cao Qinmo looked around and, seeing that no one else was around, lowered her voice and continued:
"Think about it, back then, the late emperor's crown prince..."
He was the crown prince for quite a few years.
But what was the final outcome? He still went through two abdications and two reinstatements, and still didn't become emperor.
Upon hearing this, Consort Xin, Lü Yingfeng, whose expression had been normal, turned pale.
He unconsciously hugged his daughter tighter, his voice trembling slightly as he said:
"Do you mean you're worried that this Sixth Prince will end up like the late Emperor's Crown Prince?"
Feng Ruozhao analyzed in a serious tone:
"Among all the princes now, the sixth prince is the most favored."
But if Consort Shu really becomes Empress, then the Sixth Prince will instantly become the legitimate heir.
They will inevitably become the focus of attention and the target of attacks.
As a result, it's inevitable that some people will secretly resort to treacherous and cunning tactics to deal with the Sixth Prince.
The struggle for the throne during the late emperor's reign is still chilling to this day.
Cao Qinmo continued, "Consort Shu is so intelligent; she must have considered this point, which is why she didn't want to become Empress."
Although she is now a Noble Consort, the Sixth Prince is safe and sound, and she enjoys considerable favor from the Emperor.
Lu Yingfeng frowned, her face showing worry, and said:
"Are we just going to stand by and watch as Consort Hua has a chance to become Empress?"
Although she and Consort Shu are currently on good terms, who can guarantee that things won't change in the future?
Lü Yingfeng hadn't forgotten how arrogant Nian Shilan used to be.
Who knows if Nian Shilan will remember the past someday?
Feng Ruozhao sighed softly and said slowly:
"This matter should indeed not be rushed."
Let's first try to find out what Consort Shu is really planning.
If she truly has no intention of vying for the empress's position, then we naturally shouldn't force her to take it.
However, one can secretly cultivate more connections and relationships.
Just in case things change drastically someday, this way we can better protect ourselves and our children.
Cao Qinmo pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke:
"Based on my understanding of Consort Hua, I'm afraid she herself may not want to sit on the throne of Empress."
If it weren't for Consort Shu's laziness in managing palace affairs...
"Perhaps Consort Shu is one of those who currently holds power in the harem."
Feng Ruozhao recalled Nian Shilan's behavior after she lost her memory and nodded in agreement.
"It seems that Consort Hua has no intention of becoming Empress."
I fear that the Nian family behind Consort Hua may have ulterior motives.
After all, which family wouldn't want to become an imperial family, just like the Tong family during the reign of the late emperor?
Even if the Nian family wanted to elevate Consort Hua to the position of Empress, Consort Hua herself would probably never agree.
Putting aside everything else, just considering the fact that the Nian family controls military power...
If Consort Hua truly becomes Empress, then the Nian family will appear to be enjoying boundless glory on the surface.
In reality, their excessive power would inevitably arouse the emperor's suspicion.
Perhaps the previous Imperial Concubine Hua had not considered these things.
However, after experiencing so much, she must now understand the stakes involved.
After hearing Cao Qinmo's words, Feng Ruozhao
A hint of appreciation flashed in his eyes, and he nodded repeatedly in response:
You're absolutely right!
Cao Qinmo took a sip of tea and slowly said:
"I never thought about these things before, but ever since I became obsessed with reading..."
It was as if a new door had been opened in my mind; more and more ideas were coming to me.
They're also considering issues from a longer-term perspective than before.
After saying that, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, revealing a hint of smugness.
Lu Yingfeng, standing to the side, nodded hurriedly in agreement:
"That's right! We're just killing time anyway."
Reading books can both pass the time and broaden one's horizons.
Feng Ruozhao smiled and agreed, "That's true."
At this moment, Cao Qinmo changed the subject, lowering her voice and saying:
"Actually, I've been having some concerns lately, always worried that the Emperor might promote Consort Wan."
Lu Yingfeng was startled by this and asked with wide eyes, "What do you mean?"
Cao Qinmo subconsciously glanced around again, and seeing that no one was approaching, continued softly:
"My sisters and I have always gotten along well with Consort Shu and have a good relationship with her."
Even the relationship between Consort Hua and Consort Shu was quite close.
Although the Emperor hasn't thought about these things too deeply yet, as time goes on, it's inevitable that he'll develop some resentment.
Think about it, the Emperor already doted on Consort Wan.
Now she is pregnant again, and she awaits the safe delivery of the child.
Knowing the Emperor's temperament, he will definitely promote her rank.
When Feng Ruozhao heard Cao Qinmo mention Zhen Huan, he couldn't help but frown slightly.
When Zhen Huan first entered the palace, Feng Ruozhao had a somewhat favorable impression of her.
I found this woman to be beautiful, talented, and humble.
However, as time went on, she gradually noticed that Zhen Huan possessed an untimely air of aloofness.
Her temperament was far less straightforward than Shen Meizhuang's.