As one of the longest-lived consorts in the Kangxi era, Wannuha Fuying only wanted to lie flat, eating and drinking, and stay as far away from the emperor's favor as possible.
She had only been made a Concubine at such an advanced age. Surely Kangxi wouldn't even remember someone like her.
Even her friend, the ambitious Uya clan woman who had entered the palace with her, often scolded her: "You really are far too spineless!"
But Fuying unexpectedly bonded with a Dragon Aura System. Collecting dragon aura could not only ensure her longevity, but also let her trade it for treasures unavailable in this era!
The imperial palace was brimming with dragon aura, making it the perfect place to recuperate and extend her life.
So the little palace maid Fuying kept to herself, waiting to grow into an idle palace auntie and live a long, happy life in the Qing palace.
Even so, she didn't dare get too close to Kangxi. Just absorbing a little dragon aura from some corner was enough.
Later, she discovered that getting close to little Yinreng also made her dragon aura shoot up.
And so, she snuck off with the child in a bright yellow sack!
Yinreng had lost his mother at a young age. His imperial father was loving, yet strict with him, often leaving the little boy gasping under the pressure. But Palace Maid Wannuha always had new and interesting things for him, opening a tiny window in his dreary life.
Fuying looked at little Yinreng, all chubby cheeks and flailing limbs, and grinned from ear to ear.
She could practically see a longevity elixir squirming right in front of her.
Little did she expect Kangxi to suddenly appear while she was teaching Yinreng to play Gomoku!
Fuying lay prostrate on the ground, trembling with fear. Kangxi's gaze was imposing and inscrutable.
Fuying thought her life was over, but instead she heard Kangxi's decree making her a Noble Lady.
Fuying sighed. There was no escaping fate.
But the emperor's favor was still best kept at a distance.
So whenever Emperor Kangxi showed up, Fuying acted terribly weak, then immediately picked up a giant chicken leg as soon as he left!
But she never expected Emperor Kangxi to come back, his face dark.
Just as Fuying trembled, thinking her time was up, Kangxi smiled faintly and calmly looked at her.
"My beloved consort, how should one be punished for deceiving the emperor?"
Fuying rose steadily through the ranks, earning promotions and a better life, until she reached a position she had never dared dream of.
Wasn't she supposed to be a nobody?
No! She only wanted to live a long life!
Would being too favored shorten her life?
Fuying worriedly wondered.
Blurb written on February 23, 2025
Theme: Live a brilliant life