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Chapter 188 Chang Zai's Promotion 18

After Jihuan gave the instructions, she only needed to serve Qianlong in the short term.

As for calculations?

At present, the harem is relatively peaceful. Even if there are plots, they are all minor and harmless to Jihuan.

Jihuan’s character as a love-struck woman was quite successful. At least Qianlong believed in her and she became more and more favored.

As the weather gets hotter, more and more ice is used in the Old Summer Palace.

"Why is it so hot? Is there no ice?"

"My lady, I went to get some ice today, but the people from the Ministry of Internal Affairs said that the weather is too hot this year and the ice we stored last year is not enough, so they asked me to go get some tomorrow."

Jihuan frowned. Qianlong was a man who loved to enjoy life and had no shortage of money. How could his harem be short of ice? Even if there was, it would not be on his favorite concubine.

"Go check who intercepted our ice."

She was favored, but her position was too low.

It is possible that someone wanted to "borrow" the ice for use, or it is also possible that someone wanted to create conflict.

Soon, Qingyin was found out.

"My lady, it's the eldest prince."

This result is unexpected but not so unexpected.

The eldest prince's biological mother died before Qianlong ascended the throne. As for how she died, the eldest prince was raised under the name of Concubine Chun and was considered Concubine Chun's adopted son.

"The eldest prince is the emperor's prince. If he wants ice, I can't say much. But do the third and sixth princes need ice?"

"Third Prince, Sixth Prince has Concubine Chun to look after him all the time, so he will never lack ice."

"Tell this to Concubine Xian. I think Concubine Xian won't mind using this handy handle. It's been hot lately and everyone has worked hard to serve. Take some money and buy two big pots at Natural Painting to cook some mung bean soup. Then buy some ice from the Ministry of Internal Affairs to cool it down. I'll also buy some ice for my use! After a while, the emperor will compensate you. I think Concubine Chun will not be indifferent."

"Yes, my lord."

No matter who that "interested person" is, she currently has no plans to confront Concubine Chun head-on.

In fact, although Qianlong was generous in giving positions to his concubines, the fighting in his harem was actually more intense.

Ji Huan herself did not say that her ice was used by the eldest prince, but someone saw it. However, they did not tell Concubine Chun and helped cover it up instead.

Concubine Chun has been favored for many years and her position is stable, but there are many people in the harem who are unwilling to see her doing well.

What's more, Concubine Xian is recuperating from illness, while Concubine Chun is in charge of palace affairs.

Concubine Xian soon received the news.

"It's not the first time that Concubine Chun has been partial to her own children. But this time it's a little too late. I should be cured by now."

"Yes, ma'am."

Just as Concubine Xian had recovered from her illness, Emperor Qianlong went to see her.

Compared to before, after losing a child, Concubine Xian became a lot more docile. After all, Concubine Xian also knew Qianlong's preferences. She used to think there was no need to change for him, but now, she needed his power to take revenge.

So, she doesn't mind making some changes.

Concubine Xian was a concubine in the Qianlong Palace. Although Emperor Qianlong did not love her as much as Empress Fucha and Concubine Chun, he still had some feelings for her.

Seeing how respectful she was, Qianlong felt more sympathy for Concubine Xian.

"Your Majesty, it is my fault that I failed to protect my child with Your Majesty."

"I don't blame you. You don't know that we will have children in the future."

"With your words, I am content."

As she spoke, Concubine Xian leaned into Qianlong's arms. Qianlong rarely saw Concubine Xian so fragile and felt very sorry for her.

"Xinning, I will treat you well in the future, and our child will be back soon."

"really?"

"I won't lie to you."

"Your Majesty, you are so kind to me."

Concubine Xian's surrender made her favor unmatched for a time.

On this day, Qianlong came to Concubine Xian, who was handling palace affairs with a frown on her face.

Qianlong asked hurriedly: "Xinning, what's wrong?"

"Your Majesty, I don't know whether I should say..."

"What can't you tell me?"

"I have no children, so I ordered people to take care of the princes and princesses. The eldest prince suffered from the summer heat, and his wife and concubine were both pregnant. There was not enough ice. The people around him used Concubine Rou's ice without telling the eldest prince. Concubine Rou probably knew that it was the eldest prince's people who used it, but she didn't say anything. The ice used recently was bought at a high price from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. If I hadn't asked people to take care of the princes, I really wouldn't have known that this happened. The servants around the eldest prince are getting bolder and bolder."

After hearing this, Qianlong frowned.

He knew Concubine Xian's character well. She didn't like to gossip, so this should be true.

"How long has this been going on?"

"It's been more than ten days. I was ill a few days ago, and the palace affairs were managed by Sister Chun alone. Sister Chun is kind and compassionate. I'm afraid she was fooled by the palace servants. I know the people in the Ministry of Internal Affairs. If they want to fool people, ordinary people can't see it."

Concubine Xian pointed out Concubine Chun.

Firstly, the eldest prince was the adopted son of Concubine Chun, but he didn’t have enough ice. However, Concubine Chun’s biological children had never had a shortage of ice.

Secondly, Concubine Chun was in charge of palace affairs, which showed that she was not capable enough, and she actually allowed someone to embezzle the concubines' share, which was a dereliction of duty.

Thirdly, the palace maids around the eldest prince dared to embezzle the share of the concubines in the harem, which showed that there was something wrong with his palace maids. The people around the eldest prince were all arranged and managed by Concubine Chun.

Concubine Xian tried to excuse Concubine Chun, but in fact, Emperor Qianlong had doubts about Concubine Chun's abilities and intentions.

"Thanks to you, now that the truth has been uncovered, the servants who embezzled Concubine Rou's share will be sent back to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. As for the eldest prince, I will ask Li Yu to select some new servants for him later."

"With your words, I feel relieved. However, the eldest prince's wife and the concubine are about to give birth. If your majesty suddenly changes a servant for him, will it make the eldest prince think too much? The eldest prince is a good child, and he was also implicated by the servant this time."

Qianlong waved his hand and said nonchalantly: "He is going to be my father, how can he not bear this little setback? I will take care of this matter."

"Yes, I am being kindhearted. Your Majesty is wise."

Concubine Xian complimented Emperor Qianlong.

After Qianlong returned from Concubine Xian.

"Li Yu, go check what Concubine Xian said about the servants around the eldest prince misappropriating Concubine Rou's ice. If it's true, replace the servants around the eldest prince who are careless, and send those daring ones in the Ministry of Internal Affairs back to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. We'll talk about Concubine Rou later."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Qianlong did not interfere too much in the harem. He was confident that all his concubines were virtuous. In the past, he handed over the palace affairs to Empress Fucha, but now he handed them over to Concubine Chun and Concubine Xian.

However, the fact that he didn't ask much about it didn't mean that he didn't have strong control over the harem. As long as something was not too secretive, he could basically find out.

Li Yu quickly found out.

"Your Majesty, the eldest prince did not have enough ice. The servants around him did embezzle Concubine Rou's ice."

"Third Prince, does Sixth Prince need any ice?"

"Your Majesty, there is no shortage of ice. All the servants around the Third Prince and the Sixth Prince can use ice." Li Yu added.

Although Li Yu was treated well, he didn't have that much ice, and he couldn't be unruly in front of the emperor. The servants around the third prince and the sixth prince lived too carefree a life, and he couldn't stand it.

Qianlong was angry: "Noble Concubine Chun is indeed biased. My concubines live a life worse than a slave. I can't say it. It's my shame. Noble Concubine Rou has suffered this time. It's a natural picture."

As for Ji Huan, she watched Qianlong's whereabouts and she already knew that Qianlong was investigating the ice case.

It just so happened that she asked Qingyin to buy less ice these two days.

Finally I found the person I was waiting for.