One enters the palace gate, deep as the sea (below)
"The princess has arrived." Wang Jinbao shouted.
Ula Nara. Ni Mengyi stood up with the others, her eyes fixed on the curtain. Accompanying Fucha Yunzhu out was not her lady-in-waiting Suwen or Lingxiu, but Master - her eyes widened a few more degrees, with a mix of surprise and jealousy. In these two days since their wedding, she had experienced an unprecedented sweetness and shyness in life, although there were also troubles, but that was normal. With her appearance, family background, and the position she was about to take, not only the concubines of the Fourth Prince were tense, even the mistress was restless.
Today, he showed up at the tea ceremony, does it represent his importance to himself?! She had heard earlier that he rarely appears when the concubines in the back house hold a courtesy ceremony.
The night of their wedding, she couldn't help but feel her heart racing wildly, filled with shy anticipation and unease that permeated her entire mind, until he appeared, the world was once again a blank slate, and endless joy surged forth.
She really became his concubine!
He appeared in front of himself, even more dignified and extraordinary than the one he saw two or three years ago. The gentle elegance in his clear and refined appearance had added a few points of firmness and a few points of external majesty. Under the lamp, his eyes gazed at his own with three parts of estrangement, two parts of astonishment, and a faint smile on his lips that made people feel warm and intimate by nature.
The intimacy between husband and wife was so embarrassing that she liked it, despite the discomfort and pain, but the intimacy of being together was enough to make her think of it with sweetness every time... Xia Popo said that pain is normal, it will get better later.
Will it get better and better? Being able to sleep side by side with him at night was enough for her, even if she had to be on guard against all sorts of calculations during the day.
But now, she is both delighted by her appearance at her own tea ceremony and pained by his joint appearance with Fugui, a faint, numb, heart-stabbing pain, her eyes also slightly sour.
He wore a moon-white imperial robe with a yellow jade belt and a dragon-shaped pendant, his hands adorned with a string of emerald beads the size of dragon eyes. His innate nobility and handsome appearance made him stand out as soon as he appeared, causing the women in the hall to gaze at him incessantly. Yunzhu wore a pale yellow cloud-patterned brocade dress with a silver butterfly hairpin and a pair of white jade bangles on her wrists, her raven-black hair styled into a simple yet elegant bun secured by a hairpin made of white jade and gold thread, exuding an air of refined elegance and haughty nobility.
The two walked to the foot of the screen and couch, Hongli stepped up first, then reached out to help Yunzhu get up, exchanged a smile, sat down shoulder to shoulder, and turned around to look at the crowd below.
Gao Lü Mi rose to her feet, wearing a bright and beautiful cloud-patterned dress with golden threads and butterfly-shaped ornaments. Her hair was adorned with a pair of small, exquisitely crafted hairpins, each topped with a gold-encrusted pearl butterfly. A string of pearls hung from her ears, and around her neck, she wore a delicate pearl necklace. Her demeanor was elegant and refined, with a subtle smile playing on her lips.
Wu La Na Ra Ni Mang's eyes narrowed as she stood up with the others, her expression unenthused. While Gao Lü Mi may have been slightly less beautiful than herself, there was something about her that seemed to captivate men even more.
Helpless, she was born into a large and influential family. At first, she had been filial to the empress dowager and supported herself with the intention of becoming the next empress. If not, she would at least become an imperial noble consort. The various teachings of her nanny emphasized that being elegant and refined was of utmost importance. Originally, she already possessed a beautiful appearance, but if she wasn't demure and gentle, how could she have entered the palace and caught the eye of the elder generation? As for winning over the emperor's favor, in the early days of their marriage, it wasn't a problem at all due to her looks and youthful physique. She had also learned some bedroom techniques, but didn't open up too much, after all, it went against her usual behavior.
Gaolü Wei led the crowd in a curtsy: "I, your humble servant, wish King Ye and his wife good health and prosperity."
"Let's go." they said in unison.
"Thank you, Prince Wang's wife." Ula Nara Niemengyi retreated with the crowd.
"Today is the second day that Ula Nara, the secondary consort, has entered the household. Just now, we performed the ritual of serving tea and everyone, big or small, has met each other. From now on, we are one family and cannot afford to have any conflicts. If something happens, regardless of who is right or wrong, punishment will be meted out first before anything else can be said. Do you understand?" Just as Jin Shi had just entered the household, another incident occurred in Qian Xi's second branch, which would make them a laughing stock once again. Although she strictly forbade the servants of Qian Xi's second branch from privately gossiping and spreading rumors, she knew that Yun Zhu wouldn't be able to keep it under wraps.
"Yes." everyone replied.
Yunzhu looked at Hongli and nodded slightly. "Let's begin."
Chui Lü put down the cushion in front, Chai Xia held the tea tray, waiting for Wu La Na Ra Ni to come forward and kneel down. After a while, she got up and walked forward, saying: "Please ask Madame Fu to have some tea."
Niyimai held up the tea with both hands, turned around and raised it to her forehead, saying solemnly: "Ulanara Niyimai respectfully offers tea to the noble lady."
Yunzhu smiled and took the tea, sipped it lightly, and put it down. Nianmangyi presented another gift to Yunzhu, a beautifully embroidered silk handkerchief and an over 100-year-old preserved wild ginseng. "The needlework is fine and dense, and the pattern is also beautiful. It seems that Cefujun's skills in embroidery are not bad. What do you think, sir?" As for the ginseng, she had plenty of it, but it was suitable to be given as a gift.
Hongli glanced at her and said, "No matter how good the handkerchief is, you won't use it. The needlework of the red girl is not bad, just in time to help Emperor Ama's birthday gift..."
Yunzhu ignored the ridicule in his eyes, and with a slight turn of her face, Huanlin immediately stepped forward to collect the items. Suwen also presented a pair of jade bangles that she had prepared earlier. The jade was not rare, but this pair of spinach-green bangles had a warm luster and were flawless, making them a rare treasure. Yunzhu said to Wu Lanala, who was about to push her away: "This is a gift for meeting you, everyone else has one too. In the future, take good care of Master and get along with your sisters, and help Master have more children."
"Yes." Nian Mengyi smiled as she took the sandalwood plate, seemingly oblivious to Gao Lü's subtle mocking gaze. Rarely getting so close to observe Fucha Yunzhu, Nian Mengyi only glanced at her once before being secretly shocked in her heart - how was it that there wasn't a single trace of makeup on her face?!
And not to mention that Gao's family is good at dressing up, the naturally beautiful ones are not just herself. At close range, you can feel more of Fucha Yunzhu's warm and delicate beauty. Unlike her stunning appearance at the Chunxiu meeting, today she has a clear and slender eyebrow, soft and elegant, gentle and warm, with lips like peach blossoms in March, and skin as white as jade, fine and delicate, crystal clear. The whole person is like dew on a new lotus leaf, a rare flower in bloom, and there is also a faint scent of orchid surrounding her body, which cannot be described as elegant and refined.
She quietly retreated and re-examined her own advantages.
Hongli never interfered much with the management of the rear house. After seeing the ceremony end, he stood up and said to Yunzhu: "There are still some things to do today, I'll go first. Come back for dinner."
Wulana. Her bright eyes and white teeth, her beautiful appearance and charming temperament, he somewhat liked. Today's participation in her tea ceremony was more about observing her attitude towards the people in the mansion... than giving her face. Compared to her elegant and dignified demeanor when she was at Jingren Palace, there wasn't much difference. She was also respectful to Yunzhu, and he smiled to himself, what could be discerned from this? Whether it was her deep thoughts or her strict adherence to rules and etiquette, as long as she didn't pretend to be something she's not, ordinary underhanded tactics wouldn't work on Yunzhu.
"Alright." Yunzhu walked down the foot of the bed and accompanied him to the door, saying: "When you have time, go see Chengqin Wang, I heard he's not doing well." The wife of Chengqin Wang who came to attend the wedding the other day was also quite annoying, looking haggard beyond recognition.
Hongli nodded and left.
Grandfather indeed came to calm her down... Gao Luomiao and others glared fiercely at Wu Lanala Naimu, who was standing on one side.
Yunzhu returned to her seat, letting everyone exchange greetings. She then ordered the servants to bring all the aga and gege over, and gave Ulanara a few pieces of broken silver as gifts for the young aga and gege. It wouldn't do to give them just handkerchiefs or purses; at the very least, they had to be given long-life locks or jade pendants.
Yunzhu asked again about the pregnancy of Fucha, Fulinga and Subao Rou. Both said they were fine, but Yunzhu used her spiritual sense to scan them and found that the fetal energy in their abdomens was a bit weak since birth. After thinking for a moment, she didn't say anything.
Gao Lü Weizhong privately bullied the two imperial consorts, taking advantage of her position to do so, but they had their own grievances against each other; it was normal for them to harm each other. Fuca Fulinga and Su Bao Rou needed to have a way to protect themselves in order to survive in the harem.
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Ulanara, on the third day of her entry into the Western Two Palaces, Empress Dowager Cixi's younger brother, Guo Guangxu, died. All festive items in the palace were removed, and many palace staff said that the newly entered Imperial Noble Consort Yu Zhen was unlucky. When Auntie Guo overheard someone gossiping about this, she scolded them severely and deducted one month of their silver allowance.
Although this rumor was spread, Xi Guifei had just heard that her son was going to Nanjing on business and was already unhappy. Suddenly, she heard the news of Chengqin Wang's death, and she felt that time was ruthless and feared that her youth was fleeting... When someone mentioned it again, although she didn't completely believe it, she also felt a little suffocated in her heart.
In the past, people believed in fortune-telling and astrology. When she was born, her grandmother secretly took her eight characters to a master at Fulong Temple for divination, saying that she would be extremely noble and blessed, which has now come true, isn't it? Moreover, her daughter-in-law Yunzhu is also a phoenix-born, with boundless good fortune, since she married Hongli, the emperor's health improved, and he paid more attention to his son. The descendants of Qianxi are also thriving... How could this Ulanara clan have a family member pass away as soon as they entered the palace? It's really inauspicious.
Originally, Xi Guifei still wanted to pass on Wu Lanala's words to the Chongqian Palace and have her serve herself, but now... forget it.
Xian Qin Wang was the emperor's older brother and Hong Li's third uncle. According to custom, he should wear mourning clothes for a year, but since the emperor was the Son of Heaven, the rules were different when it came to him. Compared to national affairs, personal emotions and etiquette had to take a back seat. However, Yongzheng was strict with himself, and apart from necessary state rituals, his daily food and rest were as simple as possible, following the mourning customs.
The princes were stricter, drinking and having fun were not allowed.
Soon, the seventh sacrifice of Chengqin Wang was over, and the return gift of Wulana had been presented. Hongli had told Yunzhu earlier that he would go south on business, so he took her out of the palace with the clothes, shoes, socks and some patent medicines she had prepared for going out. Others who accompanied him included Hongxu, Honglin, Fuheng and Delu.
Yunzhu knew they were going to Fujian, Guangzhou and surrounding areas, and even possibly patrolling the nearby sea area. In private, Wu Shu reminded him of many things, and at the same time, he entrusted another prepared item to Feng Yi and Guo to take out of the palace and send it to Fu Heng. For this only younger brother, she has always been concerned about everything.
The enemy's suffering is one's own pleasure, anyway, oneself has been favored and cannot get pregnant, Gao Lü Mi would rather see Ula Nara. Ni Ma Yi was left out in the cold for three days after her big wedding at the Western Two Houses, not even able to have a grand return ceremony — because of mourning attire, Hong Li did not accompany her to Ula Nara's residence, only going to pick her up when Ula Nara Ni Ma Yi was about to return to the palace.
Korriye. Guoxin and Jinyi were thinking of Fucha, Hualing'a and Subao Ruo who had fewer concubines, Gao's family couldn't give birth, she tried her best to get pregnant, who knew that another stunning Ulanara came, it was okay if she came, the grandfather would not dote on one alone, who knew that Chengqin Wang passed away.
It's understandable for Gu Xiu to be filial, but as a new wife, she doesn't know much yet. However, it's really unbearable that when Empress Dowager passed away, she had been in mourning for almost three years, and now Master is going on a trip, it's better than taking advantage of Furen and Ula Nara.
She calmed down after thinking about it.
Only Ulanara was left. Niemu hated herself for having bad luck, this kind of thing, she couldn't even cry to her parents about it; Jinzhai scolded in his own room that Ulanara was a jinx and a unlucky star...
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"The princess has arrived." Wang Jinbao shouted.
Ula Nara. Ni Mengyi stood up with the others, her eyes fixed on the curtain. Accompanying Fucha Yunzhu out was not her lady-in-waiting Suwen or Lingxiu, but Master - her eyes widened a few more, with a mix of surprise and jealousy. In these two days since their wedding, she had experienced an unprecedented sweetness and shyness in life, although there were also troubles, but that was normal. With her looks, family background, and the position she was about to take, not only the concubines of the Fourth Prince were anxious, even the mistress was restless.
Today, he showed up at the tea ceremony, does it represent his importance to himself?! She had heard earlier that he rarely appears when the concubines in the back house hold a courtesy ceremony.
On the night of their wedding, she couldn't help but feel her heart racing wildly, filled with shy anticipation and unease that occupied her entire mind, until he appeared, and the world became a blank canvas once again, instantly overflowing with boundless joy.
She really became his concubine!
He appeared in front of himself, even more dignified and extraordinary than the one he saw two or three years ago. The gentle elegance in his clear and bright appearance had added a few points of firmness and a few points of external majesty. Under the lamp, his eyes seemed to hold three parts of estrangement, two parts of astonishment, and a faint smile on his lips that made people feel warm and intimate by nature.
The intimacy between husband and wife made her feel so shy and fond, despite the various discomforts and pains, but the closeness of being one with each other was enough to make her recall it with sweetness in her heart... Xia Popo had said that pain was normal, and it would get better and better later on.
Will it get better and better? Being able to sleep side by side with him at night was enough for her, even if she had to be on guard against all sorts of calculations during the day.
But now she is both delighted by her appearance at her own tea ceremony and pained by his joint appearance with Fugui, a faint, numb, heart-stabbing pain, her eyes also slightly sour.
He wore a moon-white imperial robe with a yellow jade belt and a dragon-shaped pendant, his hands adorned with a string of emerald beads the size of dragon eyes. His innate nobility and handsome appearance made him stand out as soon as he appeared, causing the women in the hall to gaze at him incessantly. Yunzhu wore a pale yellow cloud-patterned brocade dress with a pair of white jade bangles on her hands and a pair of silver butterfly-shaped earrings with golden threads hanging from them. Her shiny black hair was coiled atop her head and secured by a simple yet elegant hairpin made of white jade and gold thread, exuding an air of elegance, refinement, and unparalleled nobility.
Two people walked to the front of the screen couch, Hongli stepped up first and then helped Yunzhu get up, they smiled at each other, sat down shoulder to shoulder, and looked back at the crowd below.
Gao Lü Mi rose to her feet, wearing a bright and beautiful cloud-patterned satin dress with intricate gold embroidery, adorned with a delicate butterfly-shaped hairpin inlaid with pearls on her temples, pearl earrings, and a pearl necklace hanging from her neckline. Her demeanor was elegant and refined, with a subtle smile playing on her lips.
Wu La Na Ra Ni Mang's clothes rustled as she stood up with the others, but her expression was gloomy and unhappy. This Gao woman may be slightly less beautiful than herself, but her entire aura was far more captivating to men.
Helpless, she was born into a large and influential family. At first, she had been filial to the empress dowager and had supported herself with the intention of becoming the next empress. If not, she would at least become an imperial noble consort. The various teachings of her nanny emphasized that being elegant and refined was of utmost importance. Originally, she had already grown into a beautiful woman, but if she wasn't demure and gentle, how could she have entered the palace and caught the eye of the elder generation? As for winning over the emperor's favor, in the early days of their marriage, it wasn't a problem at all, relying on her own beauty and youthful physique. She had also learned some bedroom techniques, but didn't open up too much, after all, it went against her usual behavior.
Gaolü Wei led the crowd in a curtsy: "I, your humble servant, wish King Ye and his wife good health and prosperity."
"Let's go." they said in unison.
"Thank you, Prince Wang's wife." Ulanara Nianmu followed the crowd and retreated.
"Today is the second day that Ula Nara has entered our household. We've just finished the tea ceremony and everyone, big or small, has met each other. From now on, we're all one family, so don't look for trouble or cause any disputes. If something happens, no matter who's right or wrong, punishment will be given first, then we'll talk about it later. Do you understand?" Just as Jin Shi had just entered the household, another incident occurred in Qian Xi's second branch, and they were going to become a laughing stock again. Although she strictly forbade the servants of Qian Xi's second branch from privately gossiping and spreading rumors, she knew that Yun Zhu wouldn't be able to keep it a secret.
"Yes." everyone replied.
Yunzhu looked at Hongli and nodded slightly. "Let's begin."
Chui Lü put down the cushion in front, Chai Xia held the tea tray, waiting for Wu La Na Ra Ni to come forward and kneel down. Then she got up and walked forward, saying: "Please ask Madame Fu to have some tea."
Niyimai held up the tea with both hands, turned around and raised it to her forehead, solemnly and respectfully saying: "Ulanara Niyimai pays respects to the main wife's tea."
Yunzhu smiled and took the tea, sipped it lightly, and put it down. Nianmangyi presented another gift to Yunzhu, a beautifully embroidered silk handkerchief and an over 100-year-old preserved wild ginseng. "The needlework is fine and dense, and the pattern looks good too. It seems that Cefujun's skills in embroidery are quite impressive. What do you think, sir?" As for the ginseng, she had plenty of it, but it was suitable to be given as a gift.
Hongli glanced at her and said, "No matter how good the handkerchief is, you won't use it. The needlework of the red girl is not bad, just in time to help Emperor Ama's birthday gift..."
Yunzhu ignored the teasing in his eyes, and with a slight turn of her face, Huanlin immediately stepped forward to collect the items. Suwen also presented a pair of jade bangles that she had prepared earlier. The jade was not rare, but this pair of spinach-green bangles had a warm luster and were flawless, making them a rare treasure. Yunzhu said to Wu Lanala, who was about to push her away: "This is a gift for meeting you, everyone else has one too. In the future, take good care of Master and get along with your sisters, and help Master have children."
"Yes." Nian Mengyi smiled as she took the sandalwood plate, seemingly oblivious to Gao Lü's subtle mocking gaze. Rarely getting so close to observe Fucha Yunzhu, Nian Mengyi only glanced at her and was secretly shocked - how could there not be a single trace of makeup on her face?!
And not to mention that Gao's family is good at dressing up, the naturally beautiful ones are not just herself. At close range, you can feel more of Fucha Yunzhu's warm and delicate beauty. Unlike her stunning appearance at the Chunxiu meeting, today she has a clear and slender eyebrow, soft and elegant, gentle and warm, with lips like peach blossoms in March, and skin as white as jade, fine and delicate, crystal clear. The whole person is like dew on a new lotus leaf, a rare flower in bloom, and there is also a faint scent of orchid surrounding her body, which cannot be described as elegant and refined.
She quietly retreated and re-examined her own advantages.
Hongli never interfered much with the management of the rear house, he saw the ceremony end and stood up to Yunzhu: "There are still some errands today, I'll go first. Come back for dinner."
Wulana. Her bright eyes and white teeth, her beautiful appearance and charming temperament, he somewhat liked. Today's participation in her tea ceremony was more about observing her attitude towards the people in the mansion... than giving her face. Compared to her previous performance at Jingren Palace, she showed no difference in her elegant and dignified demeanor, and was also respectful to Yunzhu. He smiled to himself, what could be discerned from this? Whether she was deep-thinking or strict with rules and etiquette, as long as she wasn't stupid enough to pretend to be something she's not, ordinary underhanded tactics wouldn't work on Yunzhu.
"Alright." Yunzhu walked down the foot of the bed and accompanied him to the door, saying: "When you have time, go see Chengqin Wang, I heard he's not doing well." The wife of Chengqin Wang who came to attend the wedding the other day was also quite annoying, looking haggard beyond recognition.
Hongli nodded and left.
Grandfather indeed came to back her up... Gao Luomiao and others glared fiercely at Wu Lala, who was standing on one side, with a cold eye.
Yunzhu returned to her seat, letting everyone exchange greetings. She then ordered the servants to bring all the aga and gege over, and gave Ulanara a few pieces of broken silver as gifts for the young aga and gege. It wouldn't do to give them just handkerchiefs or purses; at the very least, they had to be given long-life locks or jade pendants.
Yunzhu asked again about the pregnancy of Fucha, Fulinga and Subao Rou. Both said they were fine, but Yunzhu used her spiritual sense to scan them and found that the fetal energy in their abdomens was a bit weak since birth. After thinking for a moment, she didn't say anything.
Gao Lü Weizhong privately bullied the two imperial consorts, taking advantage of her position to do so, but they had their own grievances against each other; it was normal for them to harm each other. Fuca Fulinga and Su Bao Rou needed to have a way to protect themselves in order to survive in the harem.
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Ulanara. On the third day after Niemuji entered the Western Two Palaces, Emperor Xianfeng's beloved concubine Yehenala died. All festive items in the palace were removed, and many palace maids said that the newly arrived Imperial Noble Consort was ruthless. Gu Ruolan happened to hear someone scolding a servant who had spoken out of turn, deducting one month's worth of silver from their salary.
Although this rumor was spread, Xi Guifei had just heard that her son was going to Nanjing on business and was already unhappy. Suddenly, she heard the news of Chengqin Wang's death and felt that time was ruthless and feared that her youth was fleeting... When someone mentioned it again, although she didn't completely believe it, she also felt a little suffocated in her heart.
In the past, people believed in fortune-telling and astrology. When she was born, her grandmother secretly took her eight characters to a master at Fulong Temple for divination, saying that she would be extremely noble and blessed, which has now come true, isn't it? Moreover, her daughter-in-law Yunzhu is also a phoenix-born with boundless good fortune. Since she married Hongli, the emperor's health improved, and he paid more attention to his son. The descendants of Qianxi are also thriving... How could this Ulanara clan have a family member pass away as soon as they entered the palace? It's really inauspicious.
Originally, Empress Dowager Ci Xi still wanted to summon Ula Nara to Chongqian Palace for a chat and have her serve herself, but now... forget it.
Xian Qin Wang was the emperor's older brother and Hong Li's third uncle. According to custom, he should wear mourning clothes for a year, but since the emperor was the Son of Heaven, the rules were different when it came to him. Compared to national affairs, personal emotions and etiquette had to take a back seat. However, Yongzheng was strict with himself, and apart from necessary state rituals, his daily food and rest were as much as possible in accordance with the mourning rules.
The princes were stricter, drinking and having fun were not allowed.
Very soon, the seventh sacrifice of Chengqin Wang was over, and the return gift of Wulana had been presented. Hongli had told Yunzhu earlier that he would go south on business, so he took her out of the palace with the clothes, shoes, socks and some patent medicines she had prepared for going out. Others who accompanied him included Hongxu, Honglin, Fuheng and Delu.
Yunzhu knew they were going to Fujian and Guangzhou, and even possibly patrolling the nearby waters. She also privately reminded Wu Shu of many things to pay attention to, and entrusted another prepared item to Feng Yi and Guo to take out of the palace and deliver to Fu Heng. For this only younger brother, she had always been extremely concerned.
The enemy's suffering is one's own pleasure, anyway, oneself has been favored and cannot get pregnant, Gao Lü Mi would rather see Ula Nara. Ni Ma Yi was left out in the cold at the West Second House just three days after her big wedding, not even able to have a grand return ceremony — because of mourning attire, Hong Li did not accompany her to Ula Nara's residence, only going to pick her up when she was about to return to the palace.
Korriyeet. Guoxin and Jinyi were thinking of Fucha, Hualinga and Subao Rou who had fewer pregnancies, Gao's family couldn't give birth, she tried her best to get pregnant, who knew that another stunning Ulanara came, it was okay if she came, the grandfather wouldn't dote on one person alone, who knew that Chengqin Wang passed away.
It's all right for Gu Xiang to observe mourning rites, after all, she's a new bride and doesn't understand anything yet. But Kou Rong was really left with a lingering feeling in her heart, thinking that when Empress Dowager passed away, she had indeed observed a full three years of mourning as a living widow. Now it's better for Master to go on a business trip than to wrong Fu Jun and Wu La Nara.
She calmed down after thinking about it.
Only Ulanara was left. Niemuoyi hated herself for having bad luck, this kind of thing, even if she went back home, it wouldn't be good to cry and complain to her parents; Jinzhai was scolding and cursing in his own room that Ulanara was a jinx, a unlucky star...
