Dreams of Qing surround Yaochi ( Shared with Empress Xiaoxian )

  Before the Wan Shou Festival, at the end of September, she gave birth to Yongzheng's sixth daughter, named Aixinjueluo Zilan. She was promoted to Imperial Noble Consort Chun. The Sixth Princess was handed over to Empress Dowager Ning to be raised in the Palace of Eternal Joy.

  Not to be outdone, Rong often gave birth to Yongzheng's seventh daughter in early October, named Aixinjueluo Zhirou, and was promoted to Rong Gui Ren. The Seventh Princess was raised by her herself, making Rong Gui Ren jealous. Fortunately, she also lived in the Yanxi Palace, and Ning Pin Wu Shi treated her kindly, thinking it would be convenient to see her daughter.

  Both children born were princesses, and Yongzheng did not feel disappointed. The concubines in the palace, no matter what they had originally thought, all breathed a sigh of relief after knowing that both children born were princesses. Princesses are good, later when they grow up, they will only have to marry out with a dowry, and can also be used to appease Mongolia.

  As a result, this breath didn't relax for several days. During the Wan Shou Festival, Liu and Gu were also diagnosed with pregnancy. When Xi Guifei received the news, she felt a blackness in front of her eyes, and after a while, she pushed away Qin Yiniang who was supporting her and sat down on the couch, her face changing color. "Indeed can't compare..."

  It wasn't until now that she admired the late Empress Xiaojing, who was able to give birth to children one after another whether in the palace or in her residence. Even if there were any "accidents" during pregnancy, everyone would still praise her for being wise and capable... But how could a truly wise person not have any children before Honghui was born? How come none of the younger princes who were around Honghui's age survived? In the thirty years since then, how many of Father's children had been successfully born? And how many of them lived to adulthood?

  "Master?"

  "Empress Qin, am I supposed to just sit back and watch as they give birth to a son who will become a threat to me and Hongli?" Unwillingness.

  "Is the late Empress Dowager willing to rest in peace? But what's the result, since His Majesty ascended the throne, he has been indifferent to the Ula Nara family..."

  Xī Guì Fēi didn't respond, her maternal family wasn't favored by the emperor either. The emperor's impartial and stern personality made it impossible for outsiders to gain power. She had long understood that everything the emperor gave her could be taken back at any time, but not her son. Only the honor gained through her son was secure.

  She had a terrible idea in her mind, and deep down she was increasingly displeased with Yunzhu. If this daughter-in-law really had a good heart for Hongli, she shouldn't have made the emperor's body so healthy! Without her, it's possible that Hongli would already be on the throne...

  Have to say, she's really beautiful!

  The emperor was overjoyed with the news of two new princesses and two imperial consorts being pregnant. However, more good news kept coming in. The wife of Prince Yu's younger brother, Prince Yi, had also become pregnant. The emperor was particularly delighted as he had always been close to Prince Yi and his family. Prince Yi's eldest son, Hongtun, had been ill for many years, but thanks to the emperor's care, he had finally recovered and now had a child of his own. As for Prince Yu, although he had not participated in the struggle for the throne, he was a wise and honest man who had always shown respect to the emperor and his father. After ascending to the throne, he had also provided support to the emperor. With the country's politics gradually stabilizing, the emperor began to pay more attention to his brothers' well-being and family life. Prince Yu, being in his thirties, only had one wife and no children, which worried him. During the selection of imperial consorts in the eighth year of Emperor Yongzheng's reign, he had chosen a woman from the Guwalgiya clan as his secondary consort... And now, there was more good news!

  The mood is pleasant, and on November 25th of the eleventh month, Xi Guifei's Chongyang Festival, he also didn't refuse, giving Hongli a bit of face.

  Although the two adult princes, Hongli and Hongxiao, are now participating in politics together, he likes them both equally. However, as Hongli is his chosen successor to the throne, he cannot help but be stricter with him in terms of training, and also maintains a certain distance between the two brothers when it comes to rewards. Fortunately, Hongxiao has a broad mind, he had no intention of competing for the throne, so naturally, he wouldn't think that his father's actions were biased.

  "Li Rongbao, I remember that your four sons behind you have not yet been engaged?" Although delighted, Yongzheng still did not like the grand celebrations, he would rather spend his time dealing with government affairs. However, the Wan Shou Festival was a rare celebration, and taking the opportunity to give himself a few days of leisure time was not bad either. After the banquet, the princes and ministers very tacitly did not bother him with important government matters, so he had nothing to declare that his brother, trusted minister, would be in the Nourishing Heart Hall drinking tea, admiring the snow, or going fishing together in the garden - unfortunately, the weather was cold, and the fish were not very active.

  "Yes," Li Rongbao replied respectfully: "Because the sixth and seventh elders went to sea, their marriage was delayed, and the eighth and ninth elders couldn't surpass the two elder brothers getting married first."

  "Hmm, how about I arrange their marriage?"

  Can't say no, can he? Li Rongbao had to kneel down, "Your humble servant thanks Your Majesty for your kindness." Now all he could do was trust the Emperor's judgment. Sigh... when he got back home, he could tell his old wife not to worry about it anymore.

  It's been over a year since the selection of imperial consorts in the eighth year of Yongzheng, and most of the good-looking candidates have already been chosen. Those who were left behind cannot move, and those who have not been selected for the imperial harem are not allowed to discuss marriage. The Gualgiya family does not want to humiliate their son, so although they looked again and again over the past two months, they still couldn't find a satisfactory one.

  A good wife brings less trouble to her husband, and many wealthy families marry late and give birth late. Li Rongbao and Guajia are not in a hurry either, they can wait until the next selection of concubines, Fu Xin is only 24 years old after all. It's just that these two brothers have broadened their horizons after going out to sea, but their requirements for their wives are still hoping for someone with an open and determined character... They also want to go out to sea again if they have the chance.

  "The Pure and Kind Princess of the Wang family, Baolan, is only one year younger than Fu Heng. I think they are a good match." This year, the 13th and 16th princes had been searching for wet nurses to accompany the princesses Hejing and Duanshu, but instead discovered that many Qing princesses and ladies were living in Mongolia under the control of their wet nurses. They couldn't help but mention this to him, as the eldest lady of Prince Qi's household had died at 25 in Mongolia, and the second lady was also unlikely to survive, with most of the other daughters dying young, leaving only the seventh and ninth ladies, who were both weak and frail. All of these cases had been brought before the emperor, and he couldn't bear the thought of letting the girls that their families had raised with such difficulty all die in Mongolia.

  Let Fu Xin Shang's daughter, the county princess of the Shunqi Prince's household? Li Rongbao hesitated for a moment, "Lao Liu is a concubine-born child, this..." Would the Shunqi Prince be willing? He himself didn't even want his own son to marry a noblewoman, with an identity higher than other daughters-in-law. What if she was a spoiled and arrogant person, wouldn't that affect family harmony?! It also doesn't conform to the Fuca household's down-to-earth style.

  Can't you just let it go until the Mongolian Old Seven doesn't care whether she's a legitimate or illegitimate child?! After all, she's still a princess, can she suffer losses?! "Bao Lan isn't a legitimate child either!" Status is important, but a person's character and talent are also important. Yongzheng thought that the children of the Fuca family were quite good, "Fu Xin has a dignified appearance, his talents aren't bad either, I think he's pretty good, the Shunqin King is also very satisfied. Don't worry, Bao Lan's temperament isn't arrogant and proud, after the big wedding, whether to live in the Fuca mansion or let them go out and live on their own, you all discuss it yourselves."

  Li Rongbao was slightly surprised, it turned out that this door had already passed through with the emperor and Chunqin Wang, and Chunqin Wang was still very satisfied? ! He also couldn't help but feel a little proud that his children's reputation outside was so good.

  And he indeed underestimated the children in the eyes of the kings and ministers, since Yunzhu became the imperial concubine of the fourth prince, and was highly praised among the court officials and relatives for her perfect image. Li Rongbao's children were all taken out and scrutinized one by one, his daughters had a noble demeanor, and his sons were all talented, especially Fu Xin and Fu Yu, who had just returned from overseas not long ago. As one of the trusted princes and ministers relied upon by Yongzheng, with sharp minds, they inferred from Yongzheng's words that the future might require reorganizing the navy, so the young masters of the Fu family would eventually be reused, their prospects were not to be worried about. Moreover, although Fu Xin was born out of wedlock, he had talent and bravery, relying on his own efforts, he gained the emperor's favor and was granted a title, who knows if this title could be further elevated in the future?

  From a macro perspective, the young generation of the Fuca family is very popular in the eyes of the Eight Banners nobles. If Fu Xin were the eldest son, Prince Chun might not have dared to accept this marriage proposal, but since he had already decided to spend his later years as an "idle king", then a reliable and talented son-in-law was not to be missed.

  In his view, the Fuca family already had a prosperous and flourishing momentum, and marrying into relatives or marrying generals who held military power would only add fuel to the fire. Fortunately, the Fuca family did not lose its reputation as a centuries-old aristocratic family, and it was still steadily promoting the prosperity of the family through military merit and political achievements. Since this marriage was also personally arranged by the Emperor, he must have had no doubts about the loyalty of the Fuca family. What else could he worry about? This opportunity is not to be missed, whoever is chosen, as long as his daughter can stay in the capital, it's all good.

  "As for Fu Yu, she is the youngest daughter of Korcin Beile Boluoji and Alabutan. She has a lively and cheerful personality, I suppose she would be to your son's liking." Yongzheng smiled, recalling a conversation with Fu Yu and others at the palace a month ago, where he mentioned wanting to marry someone with a strong and lively character who could accompany him on his voyages or take care of his parents and children while he was away.

  Borjigit. Alabutan was the Empress Xiaohui Zhang, a branch of Khorchin. This branch had a noble status but not high in Khorchin's ranking, at least lower than the princes inherited from Empress Xiaozhuang Wen Huang, plus they didn't have many offspring, so they were not threatening. Under normal circumstances, the emperor was happy to bestow favors on them to show that Manchu and Mongolia were one family.

  However, after entering the palace, it's still a matter of giving to the imperial son, and even the lower-ranking positions can't be taken out. Moreover, during the reigns of Shengzu and Shizong, efforts were made to reduce the Mongolian influence in the palace, so there is no reason for him to come back and support them now. Being a princess consort is fine, but entering the palace as a concubine is not acceptable.

  Last year, when the draft was held, Alabutan's youngest daughter was still too young, and it was not suitable to give her to Yunhu or Hongzhen, so she had to keep the card and wait for another engagement or re-selection. Now, a candidate has emerged, and giving her to Li Rongbao's eldest son is also suitable in terms of status, the two are a good match.

  Although Alabutan's status is noble, his control over Khorchin is not high. The eldest son of the Fuca family marrying his daughter can be more reassuring than marrying a noble-born girl from one of the eight Manchu banners' great surnames.

  And without mentioning how Li Rongbao spoke after returning home, the news of the arranged marriage was quickly transmitted back to Khorchin by Borjigit Bandi, who had the title of Prince of Khorchin. He spent most of his life in Beijing and understood the current situation of the Qing dynasty better than many princes and dukes in Mongolia. It was a pipe dream for Mongolia to produce another imperial concubine or empress, but there were many suitable candidates among the imperial clan to be married off as primary consorts. The problem was that Borjigit, who was temporarily residing in his mansion, had not yet arrived, and the remaining princes were either too old or too young, or simply not impressive.

  "Oh dear, this is wonderful!" exclaimed Lady Balthazar, "Isn't he the elder brother of the Fourth Princess, the one who just returned from abroad?"

  Class nodded, his eyes slightly narrowed: "Yes, the emperor conferred on him a fifth-grade title of Yunqiwei." Such emphasis must not only be opening up maritime trade relations, could it be that the emperor wants to move the water master? He can say that he grew up in the palace and is familiar with Kangxi's temperament and the current one. Also, from the deputy minister of the Board of Foreign Affairs to the scholar of the Grand Council, this speculation of wind blowing grass moving still has 50-60% confidence.

  It was unexpected that the Emperor would betroth Ao Deng to Fu Yu, the eldest son of Li Rongbao. Alas, if only he had a daughter of suitable age, he would have wanted such a son-in-law for himself too, it's much better than marrying into the imperial clan. To Borjigit Ao Deng: "The Fuca family has been following the Emperor for generations and is highly favored by him, they are a stable and powerful aristocratic family with good family traditions, Li Rongbao's son is also an excellent match, I believe your mother will be very satisfied with this marriage." Barda Shi added: "Even if you can't inherit the family business in the future, this marriage will still bring great wealth and a bright future."

  "Your Highness, Fu Jin, Ao Deng wants to take a look at that Fu Yu." Ao Deng said with great effort, trying to hide her shyness. It seems that this Fu Yu from the rich and powerful Fu family is not bad, but she still wants to see what he looks like in person.

  Bannai nodded after a moment of contemplation: "We Mongolians don't have many rules, Fu Xin has a position at the Li Fan Yuan, I'll let him tell Fu Yu another day, if she wants to meet, then so be it." Turning her head again to Balda, "In these days, teach Ao Deng some principles of being a married woman. The Fu family's reputation is good, but after marrying in, she will still be someone's daughter-in-law. When entering a new place, one should follow local customs and observe the necessary rules and etiquette."

  "Yes, Your Highness." Bao'erji had no children of her own. From the time she entered the capital to participate in the selection until now, it has been three or four years. Watching her grow from a simple and cheerful Mongolian girl into a woman with both Manchu and Mongolian elegance and charm, she had long regarded her as her own daughter. Now that she had received the imperial decree of engagement, she naturally wanted to do her best.

  ……

  Autumn is indeed a harvest season. Yunzhu sighed inwardly upon receiving the news, which was not only about the above but also about Hui Zhu's, who had just given birth to a daughter that morning.

  "Sister, have you almost prepared the congratulatory gifts for both brothers?" Fortunately, she was a person who liked to prepare ahead of time. Since the two brothers returned from their voyage, she had already started drafting a list of wedding gifts for them. She hoped that the big day would be next year, so she could attend the wedding banquet.

  It's actually quite good for Gao Xian to observe mourning for Empress Dowager, at least she can avoid many social engagements. Of course, it's a different story when it comes to her own family members.

  "Everything is ready."

  At this time, Guo Mama came in. "Master, the several princesses have finished making various women's handicrafts for Xi Gui Fei's Qiu Ji and brought them over. Do you want to take a look?"

  "Oh," Yunzhu smiled meaninglessly, "Let them in."