Good things come in threes (Part 1)

  "It's better that they're confined, so they won't cause any more trouble for you." Hongli didn't take this matter to heart, but secretly instructed Wu Shu a few words. Before long, the person beside Gao Lüwei, Ròuyuè, died from severe injuries.

  Yunzhu knew that he was suspicious of the Wulana family, who let the twelfth lunar month be arranged by the late Empress Xiaojing to serve alongside Gao Lüwei. Yunzhu didn't think that all the slaves in the Qianxi Second House were loyal to herself now. After all, how many of them were arranged by Empress Xiaojing and Xi Guifei back then? They haven't shown their true colors yet. Once Wulana Nala enters the Qianxi Second House and there's a struggle, these people will slowly surface; as for those buried in the Chengqian Palace, they'll only reveal themselves when Yunzhu becomes the mistress of the harem and her power clashes with Xi Guifei's.

  This was something that went without saying, and she thought Hongli should know. If an emperor thought that someone in his harem was simple-minded, weak, and needed protection, then he really had a screw loose - how could she let him have such thoughts? Of course, she would make it clear to him from the start.

  On June 28, Empress Xiaoxianchun gave birth to the Yongzheng Emperor's 121st son. Akdun was transferred from a civil to a military post in the fourth year of Yongzheng and appointed as the Governor-General of Guangdong and Guangxi provinces and concurrently as the General of Guangzhou, replacing Nian Gengyao. He impeached many corrupt officials during his tenure but was later accused by those he had impeached when he was transferred to be the Governor of Guangxi province. As a result, he was arrested and put in prison after a series of trials and was eventually sentenced to "beheading after imprisonment".

  These two years, the imperial court has been working hard to repair water conservancy and river courses. Yongzheng sent him to work in the Suzhou North Waterway to atone for his crime. "Didn't Akedun order him to study in the official school before he left? How did he end up running into the military camp?" Yongzheng's voice was light and flat, it was hard to tell whether he was happy or angry. The military camps around the capital were under strict control, if someone could easily sneak in, Hongchen wouldn't need to be in charge.

  "I was looking for his older brother, I thought he was a new recruit, and threw him into training together." Unexpectedly, that kid's bones were quite hard, and he managed to hold on. "Akedon doesn't know what he's thinking either, the eldest son dislikes military affairs but throws him into the army camp, Ah Gui is actually a good candidate for leading troops but lets him go to school to read books."

  He didn't think so, but Yongzheng found it amusing and somewhat understood the concerns of Prince Yi. As a sensitive person, he naturally felt the indifference and apathy behind Hongchen's respectful appearance. He thought to himself, "He is concerned about the affairs of the Xiang Army - or perhaps he has an obsession with defeating Fu Heng, which is also good. At least there is something that makes him care." This young man, as the old thirteen said, is prone to being overly critical and stubborn, and his personality is too extreme. He doesn't know that life has many things worth pursuing: a loving wife, children, building achievements, and honoring one's family... It seems that letting a child achieve success and become a prince too early isn't good either, as easily obtained things are not cherished. He's only twenty years old, yet his thoughts and views on problems are so "world-weary" and "apathetic". He doesn't care about the beautiful concubine that his thirteenth brother and sister-in-law have chosen for him. If he continues to develop like this, it's not just a loss for the Qing dynasty, but also a source of heartache for the old thirteen couple.

  Thinking of this, he became more determined not to interfere with Fu Heng's affairs and instead carefully considered how to choose a good successor for him in next year's draft to stimulate his enthusiasm for life...

  You say being an emperor is difficult, he has to worry about the entire country and can't even take care of his own family matters... Ah, fortunately, there's only one thirteenth brother under this sky, just bear with it.

  Young people should have energy, the Xiang Jun is quite good, but Ah Gui can forget about it. Ah Ke Dun wants him to read for two more years and has his own reasons, you can't force it. By the way, these days, Hong Pu and Hong Sheng still looking for you?

  Hong Jin was silent for a moment, then said: "I've looked for it two or three times, but that scoundrel pushed me away."

  He was depressed, but not dissatisfied with the emperor's fourth uncle, nor dissatisfied with his parents and brothers. He could still feel their love for him, and there was no such meaning in their words. Those provocative words were boring and ridiculous to him. Could he bind himself to die for Honghui because of this "grudge"? First of all, among them, there was a Hongchang who had been disliked by him since childhood, that is, the so-called "legitimate" grandson of Honghui who was valued by the emperor since childhood. He didn't think he was outstanding either. Moreover, after getting on their doomed ship, how could he protect that person? Although he had also thought about whether he could finally get that person through the change of dynasty, unfortunately, the fact was in front of him, and it was useless to have unrealistic fantasies, not to mention that it would also implicate his family.

  There was a period of time when he suffered greatly. If it weren't for his older brother, he might have done something reckless and impulsive.

  Now he loves Xin Ruo, but Hong Jin has already passed the age of escaping reality...

  "I suspect there are their people in the palace. Next time they invite you hunting or drinking, you might as well try."

  Are there people from the palace? Hong Zhen was shocked, wasn't Hong Xi only targeting Hong Li all along? Could it be... Thinking of what he heard from Third Aunt about Yunzhu being pregnant, Hong Zhen worried that Hong Xi was planning to target Hong Li's offspring, and the one who would make him take action must be Hong Li's eldest son.

  "I understand now." Hong Chen said solemnly.

  Yongzheng nodded in satisfaction, "Do a good job as the deputy, next year I will introduce you to a good Fu Jin, and that messy affair can be forgotten and not thought about again."

  Hong Xing smiled wryly in his heart, the matter of Xi Lin Jue Luo's family was indeed making him uncomfortable, but who could control this matter? He was also annoyed that she was hesitant and indecisive, affecting the reputation of both her natal family and his own. This matter had thoroughly dispelled the fantasy in his heart; their identities were already set, even if there was a change of dynasty, Yun Zhu would forever be not his wife. Not to mention, they had never been able to get along harmoniously.

  Everyone thought he was heartbroken for Xilin Jueluo, but in fact, he only felt a little guilty as a husband and didn't feel much pain. Everything was Xilin Jueluo's choice, and he had no romantic feelings for her. Since their marriage, they have been living separate lives, and the affection between them has been very weak. Whether you call him selfish or heartless, he actually felt relieved instead.

  At first, the Fuca family had only kindness and no grudges towards the Yi Qin Wangfu and themselves. How could they be implicated for personal reasons? Even this time, when Fu Heng provoked a competition between the Xiang Junying and Hu Junying, it was just to shift his attention, stir up his fighting spirit, and maintain a good intention despite appearances. In the long run, this opposition would be very beneficial for the future development of the two men in the imperial court.

  These two future pillars of the Qing dynasty, under the guidance of Yi Qin Wang and Ma Qi, two old foxes skilled in political struggles, had long since tacitly clarified their opposing and competitive stances.

  So whether it's the fantasy of being with Hong Hui that has come true or the fact that he now secretly has feelings for her, these are things that cannot be spoken out loud...

  "Thank you, Your Majesty." In the end, he got a wife and children.

  Third sister-in-law gave birth to a daughter for third brother, and it's unknown whether they'll have a son in the future. If not, adopting one as an heir for brother is something that can't be left to Hongchang... He thought coldly. It wasn't that he didn't respect Hongchang as his older brother, but rather Gua Erjia was too ruthless in her actions for the sake of this son of hers. If it weren't for Mother having Father's support behind her back, they brothers might have also ended up dying young due to various accidents like those other several younger brothers born out of wedlock. And Hongchang, for the sake of power and status, had even joined forces with Honggui...

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  "It's better that they're banned from going out, so as to avoid them causing more trouble for you." Hongli didn't take this matter to heart, but secretly instructed Wu Shu a few words. Before long, the one named Laiyue by Gaolüwei's side died of severe injuries.

  Yunzhu knew that he was suspicious of the Wulana family, who let the twelfth lunar month be arranged by the late Empress Xiaojing to serve alongside Gao Lüwei. Yunzhu didn't think that all the slaves in the Qianxi Second House were loyal to herself now. After all, how many of them were arranged by Empress Xiaojing and Xi Guifei back then? They haven't shown their true colors yet. Once Wulana Nala enters the Qianxi Second House and there's a struggle, these people will slowly surface; as for those buried in the Chengqian Palace, they'll only reveal themselves when Yunzhu becomes the mistress of the harem and her power clashes with Xi Guifei's.

  This was something that went without saying, and she thought Hongli should know. If an emperor thought that someone in his harem was simple-minded, weak, and needed protection, then he really had a screw loose - how could she let him have such thoughts? Of course, she would make it clear to him from the start.

  On June 28, Empress Xiaoxianchun gave birth to the 11th son of the Yongzheng Emperor. Akdun was transferred from a civil to a military position in the fourth year of Yongzheng's reign and was appointed as the Governor-General of Guangdong and Guangxi provinces and the commander-in-chief of Guangzhou, replacing Nian Gengyao. He impeached many corrupt officials during his tenure but was later caught by those he had impeached when he was transferred to be the governor of Guangxi province. As a result, he was arrested and put in prison after a series of trials and was eventually sentenced to "beheading after imprisonment".

  These two years, the imperial court has been working hard to repair water conservancy and rivers. Yongzheng sent him to work in the Suzhou North Waterway to atone for his crime. "Didn't Akedun order him to study in the official school before he left? How did he end up running into the military camp?" Yongzheng's voice was light and it was impossible to tell whether he was happy or angry. The military camps around the capital were under strict control, if someone could easily sneak in, Hongchen wouldn't need to be in charge.

  "I was looking for his older brother, I thought he was a new recruit, and threw him into training together." Unexpectedly, that kid's bones were quite hard, and he managed to hold on. "Akton doesn't know what he's thinking either, the eldest son dislikes military affairs but throws him into the army camp, Ah Gui is actually a good candidate for leading troops but lets him go to school to read books."

  He didn't think so, but Yongzheng found it amusing and somewhat understood the concerns of Prince Yi. As a sensitive person, he naturally felt the indifference and apathy behind Hongchen's respectful appearance. He thought that if Hongchen was concerned about the Ronggui Camp or had an obsession with defeating Fu Heng, that would be good. At least there was something that made him care. This young man, as the old thirteen said, was prone to being overly critical and having a strong personality. He didn't know that life had many things worth pursuing: a loving wife, children, building achievements, and honoring one's family... It seemed that letting a child achieve success and become a prince too early wasn't good either. Things that came easily wouldn't be cherished. He was only twenty years old, yet his thoughts and views on problems were so "world-weary" and "apathetic". He didn't care about the beautiful concubine that his thirteenth brother's wife had chosen for him. If he continued to develop like this, not only would the Qing dynasty possibly lose a talented individual, but also the old thirteen couple wouldn't know how to worry.

  Thinking of this, he became more determined not to interfere with Fu Heng's affairs and instead carefully considered how to choose a good successor for him in next year's draft to stimulate his enthusiasm for life...

  You say being an emperor is difficult, he has to worry about the entire country and still take care of his brother's family affairs... Ah, fortunately, there's only one thirteenth brother under this sky, just bear with it.

  Young people should have energy, the Xiang Jun is doing well, but Ah Gui can forget about it. Ah Ke Dun wants him to read for two more years and has his own reasons, you can't force it. By the way, have Hong Pu and Hong Sheng looked for you these days?

  Hong Jin was silent for a moment, then said: "I've looked for him two or three times, but he was pushed away by that scoundrel."

  He was depressed, but not dissatisfied with the emperor's fourth uncle, nor with his parents and brothers. He could still feel their love for him, and there was no such meaning in their words. Those provocative words were boring and ridiculous to him. Could he bind himself to replace Honghui just because of this "grudge"? First of all, among them, there was a Hongchang who had been disliked by him since childhood, who was said to be the favorite "direct" grandson of the emperor's mother. He didn't think he was outstanding either. Moreover, once he got on that doomed ship, how could he protect that person? Although he had also thought about whether he could finally get that person through the change of dynasty, unfortunately, the reality was in front of him, and it was useless to have unrealistic fantasies, not to mention that it would also implicate his family.

  For a while he was in great pain, if it wasn't for his older brother, he might have gone and done it recklessly.

  Now he loves Xīn Yuèluò... Hóng Chén has already passed the age of evading reality…

  "I suspect there are their people in the palace. Next time they invite you hunting or drinking, you might as well try."

  Are there people from the palace? Hong Zhen was shocked, wasn't Hong Xi only targeting Hong Li all along? Could it be... Thinking of what he heard from Third Aunt about Yunzhu being pregnant, Hong Zhen worried that Hong Xi was planning to target Hong Li's offspring, and the one who would make him take action must be Hong Li's eldest son.

  "I understand now." Hong Chen said solemnly.

  Yongzheng nodded in satisfaction, "Do a good job as the deputy, next year I will introduce you to a good Fu Jin, and that messy affair can be forgotten and not thought about again."

  Hong Xing smiled wryly in his heart, the matter of Xi Lin Jue Luo's family was indeed making him uncomfortable, but who could control this matter? He was also annoyed that she was hesitant and repetitive, affecting the reputation of both her natal family and his own. This matter had thoroughly dispelled the fantasy in his heart; their identities were already set, even if there was a change of dynasty, Yun Zhu would forever be not his wife. Not to mention, they had never been able to get along harmoniously.

  Everyone thought he was heartbroken for Xilin Jueluo, but in fact, he only felt a little guilty as a husband and didn't feel much pain. Everything was Xilin Jueluo's choice, and he had no romantic feelings for her. Since their grand wedding, they have been sleeping in the same bed but living in separate worlds, and their conjugal relationship has been thin to the point of being pitiful. Whether you call him selfish or heartless, he actually felt more relieved.

  At first, the Fuca family had only kindness and no grudges towards the Yi Qin Wangfu and themselves. How could they be implicated for personal gain? Even this time, when Fu Heng provoked a competition between the Xiang Junying and the Hu Junying, it was just to shift his attention, stir up his fighting spirit, and maintain a good intention despite appearances. In the long run, this opposition would be very beneficial for the future development of both men in the imperial court.

  These two future pillars of the Qing dynasty, under the guidance of Prince Yi and Ma Qi, two old foxes skilled in political struggles, had long since tacitly clarified their opposing and competitive stances.

  So whether it's the fantasy of being with Hong Hui that has come true or the fact that he now secretly has feelings for her, these are things that cannot be spoken out loud...

  "Thank you, Your Majesty." In the end, he got a wife and children.

  Third sister-in-law gave birth to a daughter for third brother, and it's unknown whether they'll have a son in the future. If not, adopting one as an heir for brother is something that can't be left to Hongchang... He thought coldly. It wasn't that he didn't respect Hongchang as his older brother, but rather Gua Erjia was too ruthless in her actions for the sake of this son of hers. If it weren't for Mother having Ama's support behind her back, they brothers might have also ended up dying young due to various accidents like those other several younger brothers born out of wedlock. And Hongchang, for the sake of power and status, had even joined forces with Honggui...