Spring Breeze Knows No Bounds (Part 1)

  The completion of the disaster area reconstruction, the New Year's nationwide officials' trip to Beijing for reporting, observing the Ministry of Personnel's personnel adjustments, the reception of foreign envoys from the Western regions and Korea who came to pay respects due to their great victory, as well as various New Year's ceremonies... resulted in this batch of rewards being issued until after the Lunar New Year of the 8th year of Yongzheng.

  After learning about Yue Zhongqi's character, work ethic and abilities from Hongli and Anwei, Yongzheng put aside his suspicions of him while secretly being worried. If Hongli hadn't made this trip, he would have treated Yue Zhongqi differently. He knew that mistreating loyal officials was wrong, but what really annoyed and worried him were the various unfavorable factors for the Qing dynasty's rule that might arise from this. He carefully analyzed this matter with Hongli and finally said seriously: "In the past, there was a case involving E'ning, which caused a huge stir in the imperial court. Many people accused Yue Zhongqi of wrongdoing. If it weren't for the urgent need to fight against the Dzungars, I would have found an excuse to punish him and bring him back to Beijing... You see, as a ruler, one must be cautious. One cannot not use able ministers, but one must also guard against them becoming too powerful and plotting rebellion. Incompetent ministers cannot be used, for fear that they will be greedy and unable to govern effectively, causing the people to suffer and the imperial court's authority to decline. Everyone has their own private interests - for power, fame, or wealth. If one is not careful, loyal officials like Yue Zhongqi can be ruined by these people... You must understand the pros and cons of this."

  "Yes." At first, the Manchu officials were criticizing Yue Zhongqi, and the Han officials were also trying to protect themselves. At that time, his thoughts were similar to those of the emperor's father, and he had the idea of taking away Yue Zhongqi's military power... But after arriving in Shaanxi and seeing and hearing things, and getting to know Yue Zhongqi personally, these ideas became a huge irony. Now it is possible to summarize and reflect on this, but the disappointment with the Manchu nobles' jealousy of talent and ability, and the worry about the decline of the Eight Banners' children's progress and loss of motivation, also filled his chest.

  No wonder the emperor is determined to reform and get rid of the Eight Banners, which have become a heavier and heavier burden. If they continue to live in comfort for another few decades, will they still be able to ride horses and shoot arrows?!

  Yue Zhongqi's military achievements were brilliant, and his title and official position could not be higher, so he became the first general of the Yongzheng era to have his portrait enter the Purple Light Pavilion.

  Yue Zhongji, who was still guarding the northwest, had tears in his eyes when he received the imperial edict and knocked his head to thank him. The four words "dedication to the country" may have been engraved on Yue Fei's body by his mother at the same time, but also engraved on the soul of the descendants of the Yue family for generations to come. What he was fighting for was not the royal court of Manchu or Han, but for the people of the world, for the people of Shaanxi and Gansu who were regarded as his family and relatives.

  Entering the Purple Light Pavilion, this is the emperor affirming his dedication and trusting his loyalty. This is what moves him. As for other merits and demerits, they will be evaluated by later generations, he doesn't care too much about that.

  Yongzheng took advantage of the great victory in the northwest to promote some titles and ranks of the royal family who followed the army, for example, Hongli, who was under the command of Yue Zhongqi's western route army, was promoted to Prince Bao of the first rank for his merits; Fu Heng and Wu La Na De Lu were conferred as second-class attendants; Hongxun was conferred as Beile; Hongchang and Hongxiang were promoted to beizi.

  Hongzheng (Yi Qin Wangzi), Hongjing (Chengqin Wangzi), Hong'ang (Hengqin Wangzi) and Hongming (Yunzongzi) of the Northern Route Army, due to their outstanding performance during the mistake of Fu Heng's command in Jingbian, were able to turn the tide. Hongzheng was granted the title of Duke of Duoluo, while Hongjing, Hong'ang and Hongming were all granted the title of Beile of Duoluo.

  Yong Ruo and Yong Yu were both granted the title of Auxiliary King due to their sons' bravery on the battlefield. Later, the descendants of Yong E, Yong Xun, Yan Xin, Sunu, and others who had been removed from the Jade Register during the "Divine Auspiciousness" incident in the fifth year of the Yongzheng Emperor's reign were reinstated. Now, those who have gone to battle and performed reasonably well, such as Hong Ding (Yong Xun's son) and Hong Wang (Yong E's son), have also been granted the title of Second-Class Defender General, which means they now hold noble ranks and are no longer awkwardly positioned among their relatives.

  There is only one person who has been admired and secretly praised by others for the emperor's kindness to the deposed crown prince, and that is Li Guangwang Hongxi. This time, he was also promoted to Li Qinqingwang.

  Anyone can say that Yongzheng is not good, but only Yunxi's descendants cannot. He also uses words like "harsh treatment of the imperial clan" to win over the support of his relatives and regain the throne for the Aixinjueluo main line, which will not stand up to scrutiny, but will only make people feel that he repays kindness with enmity and returns gratitude with resentment. Such a person who ascends to the throne will still be lenient towards those who support him? I'm afraid it's better to get rid of them quickly, kill the rabbit and cook the dog.

  Hongxi is not stupid, otherwise, when his father was deposed, he could still be the first among the grandsons in front of Kangxi. How could this situation not be understood? If it were at another time to promote the title, with more salary and more followers flattering him, he would be overjoyed, but this time there is only resentment, feeling that Yongzheng father and son are indeed not sincerely taking care of themselves but secretly harming them!

  Yes, the bright and dark. From the day his father, the Taizi of the Great Qing, was deposed and later imprisoned in the Xian'an Palace, his own status had fallen sharply. He was worried all the time, worrying that his future would also be at the mercy of others... Only by sitting on that supreme throne, only by changing to him to control the fate of others could he completely put his mind at ease.

  Not a few people with discerning eyes had thought of this, but they couldn't erase the feeling of jealousy. After all, as long as you behave yourself, why would the emperor harm you for no reason? This title will still be passed down to your children and grandchildren.

  Then at Fucha's home, in this round of changes, there were also many gains.

  Yongzheng never treated his meritorious officials unfairly. Ma Qi and Li Rongbao, who supported him during the earthquake disaster in the capital city and fought side by side with him, were rewarded - in addition to the establishment of the Yinglie Temple, the bravery of the Fuca family's sons on the battlefield, Ma Qi's first-class baron was broken through and he was granted the title of third-class Jingda Marquis. Li Rongbao was promoted from a first-class male to a first-class Chengzheng Viscount and a Yunqi Knight, skipping two ranks; Ma Wuzi's inherited third-class light chariot general's title was also raised one rank to become second-class.

  The young and middle-aged members of the Fu family also had varying degrees of promotion. Take Li Rongbao's house as an example, the eldest son Fu Guangcheng was promoted from Taipu Temple Shaoqing to Taipu Temple Qing in three years due to his excellent performance; The second son Fu Qing made significant military achievements in the northwest and was appointed as a deputy general of the second rank to stay with the army to pacify Tibet. The ninth son Fu Heng became a second-rank imperial guard, and other sons, although not as famous as these few, were also highly valued by their superiors.

  ……

  If it weren't for the Empress's passing, the New Year of the 8th year of Yongzheng would have been a truly joyful occasion throughout half of Beijing. With the borders pacified, not only did the Emperor rejoice, but also the officials breathed a sigh of relief. For the common people, it was also a happy event... As long as Heaven blesses us with good weather and abundant harvests, won't life just get better and better?!

  Not to mention the families of those who have made achievements and received rewards on the battlefield. Even for ordinary soldiers who sacrificed their lives on the battlefield, when their names are confirmed by their families, they will appear on the monument of the martyrs' cemetery, which is also a mix of sadness and joy.

  In the eighth year of Yongzheng, Xi Guifei Nian Gengruo stabilized her position as the first lady in the harem, but she was not the only one. Yu Fei Gengshi had a Beile title and the support of the fifth prince, and the emperor would occasionally visit her at Jingyang Palace to dine and chat, with no reduction in honor; Qi Fei Li Shi even more surprisingly seized the right to raise the fifth princess Zixian, reappearing in everyone's line of sight.

  After all, Yunzhu had taken care of Zhen for almost a year and was still somewhat reluctant. The children born to Empress Li were not suitable for raising children, but later it was found that they were only registered under her name. After knowing that Zhen was being taken care of by Nurse Autumn Shi and the palace maids, living in Xianfu Palace with two unmarried princesses, she felt at ease.

  Yongzheng arranged this not only to give the fifth princess a better marriage, but also to let Li Shi come out and share the power of Xi Guifei and Yu Fei. Or maybe he remembered Hongshi who has been abroad for two years and hasn't returned yet?

  On February 22nd, Yunzhu made flower tea, honey cakes and pastries with flowers, fruits and green grass in the Imperial Garden. She invited a small gathering of younger palace members to celebrate her own eighteenth birthday (by Chinese age reckoning).

  As for this year's draft, Wu Zha Ku. A hint of worry flashed across her eyebrows, and the child in her belly was already almost six months old. Although she was supposed to be in mourning, there were only two concubines beside her by Hong Yu's side, and this time it would definitely be someone new coming in, but it was unknown whether it was Ce Fu Jun or Ge Ge. Since their marriage, Hong Yu had been very good to her, but precisely because of this, she didn't want this happiness to be shaken. She hoped that the child in her belly was a boy, so that her position would be secure.

  He Hui and she got along well, the two princesses are also at the age of arranged marriage this year. Duan Rou is okay with a more independent personality, He Hui has been influenced by Yun Zhu in recent years and has become more outgoing, her body has also become much stronger, but her natural weakness still makes her worried. Seeing that she's unhappy, she pulls her to take a walk, "Fourth sister said, when you're not feeling well, taking a walk and enjoying the scenery is the best."

  Hai Kuo Chen reluctantly accompanied her there.

  Not far away on the lawn, Fu Hui was playing with a chubby little rabbit.

  "Fourth sister, your younger sister is also a show girl this year, right?" Duan Rou held the cloud pearl tea and took a sip, feeling only the faint floral scent filling her mouth, after which her tongue felt refreshed, the taste was extremely wonderful.

  "Yes, how is that?" Huizhu had become more and more well-behaved over the past two years, and she was also much more calm. The other day when Guwalgiya and Shumu Luoshi went to the palace to see her, she asked if there were any thoughts about her family, but unexpectedly Guwalgiya shook her head and told her that it seemed someone had gone to the emperor to ask for her hand in marriage.

  The only ones who can speak in front of the Emperor are probably Prince Yi, Prince Zhuang and Prince Ru. Yunzhu listened to Duanyu's question and immediately understood who the middleman was. With a hint of a smile, she glanced at her: "Which one has taken a liking to my sister?"

  Duan Rou originally had a mind to tell her, and lightly laughed, saying: "It is the tenth son of Taizu (Hong Taiji), Wei Xiang's grandson, Sa La Shan."

  Yunzhu knew that after she married into the royal family, she would have to memorize the Aixinjueluo clan's genealogy by heart, which was updated every year. At this time, when Duanrou mentioned it, she didn't need to think twice to recall Sahe, and slightly furrowed her brow: "Him? He is of the same generation as the Emperor..."

  At the age of thirty-two, he had already become a second-grade deputy commander-in-chief. Although it can be said that he took advantage of his imperial family status, there were many members of the imperial family, so it can be seen that he was somewhat capable. His first wife died early, and there were two concubine daughters in the family.

  "We Manchu people have always been close and affectionate, this generation is no exception." Duan Rou said straightforwardly, "I heard from my mother that Sa Zha Shan was not bad, his previous wife could not bear children, he respected her very much, it took him three years to think about remarrying. Fourth sister's younger sister is a concubine-born daughter, although she was raised by the legitimate mother, but her status is slightly lower, otherwise marrying the Prince would be suitable."

  Yunzhu also understood her meaning. The eight banner nobles attach great importance to the birth of their wives, including their family background and whether they are legitimate or not. Weizhu had the former but lacked the latter by half, and if she didn't want to be pointed out as a concubine, it would be somewhat awkward. Salashan was indeed a very good candidate, more importantly, he did not have any children from his previous marriage.

  "Me too."

  After all, it's not under her control. Yunzhu didn't have much deep feelings for Hui Zhu, and asking about her was just out of consideration for their parents and siblings. She only hoped that this Sajia was a good person with decent character, and wasn't seeking this marriage for the sake of power or benefits.

  Before long, it was April with its bright and beautiful spring light, and the triennial draft began again. This time, the draft was hosted by the three imperial consorts together.

  Yunzhu has been spending the past few months mostly staying in Qianxi Second House, writing, painting, embroidering and cooking... or going to the school field with Wu Fu Jin and the two princesses to ride horses and shoot arrows. Everyone is in mourning, so it's easier to get through the days together.

  Her carefree life and her attitude of not being obsessed with power were appreciated by Yongzheng and Hongli, but Xigui was surprised. However, she was happy to be like this, and it would be better if she didn't compete with others. It wouldn't be a good thing for her to have conflicts with the emperor's wives too early in front of Yongzheng and Hongli - she still didn't know that Yongzheng and Hongli already had some opinions about her.

  When Hongli was around, Yunzhu made the life of the two people even more simple and warm, with poetic and picturesque scenes, and even more lively and passionate. Hongli's feelings for her became deeper and deeper, thinking that she was like a treasure trove that could not be exhausted, making him surprised, making him love her to distraction, and making him savor the memory endlessly.

  Gaoyu Wei and others who are suffocating with envy cannot understand his happiness.

  Although it is said that he is filial, who still cares about the issue of husband and wife sleeping in the same room? Hongli has been away from northwest for more than a year, and when he returns, he will have to observe three years of mourning again. Who believes he can bear it? Anyway, people like Gao Luwei do not believe him. But they cannot ask him why he does not allow them to serve in the bedroom.

  It's been more than half a year, and he has only occasionally stayed in the main courtyard house, usually living in the outer study. If he had an intimate relationship with Furen, then Furen would be too formidable, able to tie him down for so long. This fact is also hard for people like Gao Lüwei to believe.

  There's another possibility, could it be that there's a problem with Grandpa in that regard? This question is also not easy to bring up, so I can only try to find out by sending someone to deliver supplements to his study...

  So, having been used to "delicacies", he temporarily had no interest in "coarse food". Wanting to maintain the image of a filial son, Hongli was unimpressed by the sudden appearance of the invigorating soup after many chance encounters and receiving many soups and snacks.

  Hongdai accidentally bumped into something once and laughed so hard his intestines almost got tangled up.

  The more they argued, the darker it became. Hongli had no choice but to learn from Yongzheng's example and ignore their teasing with a black face. He was furious at Gao Shi, Ke'er Yuetian and others in his heart. Only Su Shi, who had the title of Gege but had not yet consummated her marriage, was restrained in her words and deeds, which made him feel more comfortable.

  The author has something to say: The weather in Guangzhou is too depressing, with spring rain and fog making everything damp. Not only does it make the house humid, but also makes clothes cold and wet, unable to dry for days. Fortunately, the electric heater at home can finally be used again to dry clothes~~~~

  Please go ahead with your text. I'm ready to translate it into English.

  The completion of the disaster area reconstruction, the New Year's nationwide officials' trip to Beijing for reporting, attention to the Ministry of Officials' personnel adjustments, the reception of foreign envoys from the Western regions and Korea who came to pay respects due to their great victory, as well as various New Year's ceremonies... resulted in this award being issued in batches until after the New Year's celebration in the 8th year of Yongzheng.

  After learning about Yue Zhongqi's character, work ethic and abilities from Hongli and the secret guards, Yongzheng put aside his suspicions of him while secretly being worried. If Hongli hadn't made this trip, he would have treated Yue Zhongqi differently, knowing that he was a loyal minister, but mistakenly treating him poorly. What worried him were the various unfavorable factors for the Qing dynasty's rule that might arise or be buried as a result. He carefully analyzed this matter with Hongli and finally said seriously: "In the past, there was the case of Zeng Jing, which caused a huge stir in the imperial court. Many people accused Yue Zhongqi, if it weren't for the urgent war with Dzungar, I would have found an excuse to demote him and bring him back to Beijing... You see, as a ruler, one must be cautious. A capable minister cannot be used, but one must also guard against ministers who are too powerful and plot rebellion. Incompetent ministers cannot be used, fearing that they will be greedy and unable to govern, causing the people to suffer and the imperial court to fall into chaos. Everyone has their own private interests, for power, fame, or profit, if you're not careful, a loyal minister like Yue Zhongqi will be ruined by these people... You must understand the pros and cons of this."

  "Yes." At first, the courtiers were criticizing Yue Zhongqi, and the Han officials were also trying to protect themselves. At that time, his thoughts were similar to those of the emperor's father, and he immediately had the idea of taking away Yue Zhongqi's military power... But these things became a huge irony after he arrived in Shaanxi and saw and heard things, and personally understood Yue Zhongqi's way of doing things. Now it is possible to summarize and reflect on this, but his disappointment with the Manchu nobles' jealousy of talent and ability, and his worry about the decline of the Eight Banners' children losing their ambition and motivation, also filled his chest.

  No wonder the emperor is determined to reform and get rid of the Eight Banners, which have become a heavier and heavier burden. If they continue to live in comfort for another few decades, will they still be able to ride horses and shoot arrows?!

  Yue Zhongqi's military achievements were brilliant, and his noble title and official position could not be higher, so he became the first general of the Yongzheng Emperor to have his portrait enter the Purple Light Pavilion.

  Yue Zhongji, who was still guarding the northwest, had tears in his eyes when he received the imperial edict and knocked his head to thank him. The four words "dedication to the country" may have been engraved on Yue Fei's body by his mother at the same time, but also engraved on the soul of the descendants of the Yue family for generations to come. He was not fighting for the Manchu or Han dynasty, but for the people of the world, for the Shanxi and Gansu people who were regarded as his own family members.

  Entering the Purple Light Pavilion, this is the emperor affirming his dedication and trusting his loyalty. This is what moves him. As for other merits and demerits, they will be evaluated by later generations, he doesn't care too much about that.

  Yongzheng took advantage of the great victory in the northwest to promote some titles and ranks of the royal family who followed the army, for example, Hongli, who was under the command of Yue Zhongqi's western route army, was promoted to Prince Bao of the first rank for his meritorious service; Fu Heng and Ula Nara De Lu were conferred as second-class attendants; Hongxun was conferred as a Beile of multiple ranks; Hongchang and Hongxiang were promoted to be Beizi.

  Hongzheng (Yi Qin Wangzi), Hongjing (Chengqin Wangzi), Hong'ang (Hengqin Wangzi) and Hongming (Yun Yu's son) of the Northern Route Army, due to their outstanding performance when Fu Heng, the General-in-Chief of the Pacification of the Frontier, made mistakes in commanding, managed to turn the tide around. As a result, Hongzheng was granted the title of Duke of Duoluo, while Hongjing, Hong'ang and Hongming were all granted the title of Beile of Duoluo.

  Yong Ruo and Yong Yu were both granted the title of Auxiliary National Duke due to their sons' bravery on the battlefield. Later, during the "Divine Auspiciousness" in the fifth year of the Yongzheng Emperor's reign, the descendants of Yong E, Yong Xun, Yan Xin, Sunu, and others were re-entered into the Jade Register by imperial grace. Now, those who have gone to battle and performed reasonably well, such as Hong Ding (Yong Xun's son) and Hong Wang (Yong E's son), have also been granted the title of Second-Class General of the Nation-Preserving Army, which means they now hold noble ranks and are no longer awkwardly positioned among their relatives.

  There is only one person who has been admired and secretly praised by others for the emperor's kindness to the deposed crown prince, and that is Li Guangwang Hongxi. This time, he was also promoted to Lixin Wang.

  Anyone can say that Yongzheng is not good, but only Yunyi's descendants cannot. He also uses words like "harsh treatment of the imperial clan" to win over the support of his relatives and regain the throne for the Aixinjueluo main line, which will not stand up to scrutiny, but will only make people feel that he repays kindness with enmity and returns gratitude with resentment. Such a person who ascends to the throne will still be lenient towards those who support him? I'm afraid it's better to get rid of them quickly, kill the rabbit and cook the dog.

  Hongxi is not stupid, otherwise, when his father was abolished that year, he could still be the first person among the grandchildren in front of Kangxi. How can this situation not be understood? If it were at other times to promote the title, with more salary and more followers who flatter him, he would be overjoyed, but this time there is only resentment, feeling that Yongzheng father and son are indeed not sincerely taking care of themselves but secretly harming them!

  Yes, bright in front and dark behind. From the day his father, the Crown Prince of the Great Qing, was deposed and later imprisoned in the Xian'an Palace, his own status plummeted, he has been worried all the time, worrying that his future will also be slaughtered by others... Only by sitting on that supreme throne, only by changing to him to control others' fate can he completely put his mind at ease.

  Not a few people with discerning eyes have thought of this, but they can't erase the feeling of jealousy. After all, as long as you behave yourself, why would the emperor harm you for no reason? This title will still be passed down to your children and grandchildren.

  Then at Fucha's home, in this round of ups and downs, there were also many gains.

  Yongzheng never treated his meritorious officials unfairly. Ma Qi and Li Rongbao, who supported him during the earthquake disaster in the capital city and fought side by side with him, were rewarded - in addition to the establishment of the Yinglie Temple, the bravery of the Fuca family's sons on the battlefield, Ma Qi's first-class baron was broken through and he was granted the title of third-class Jingda Marquis. Li Rongbao was promoted from a first-class male to a first-class Chengzheng Viscount and a Yunqi Knight, skipping two ranks; Ma Wuzi's inherited third-class light chariot general's rank was also raised one level to become second-class.

  The young and middle-aged members of the Fu family also had varying degrees of promotion. Take Li Rongbao's house as an example, the eldest son Fu Guangcheng was promoted from Taipu Temple Shaoqing to Taipu Temple Qing in three years due to his excellent performance; The second son Fu Qing made significant military achievements in the northwest and was appointed as a deputy general of the second rank to stay with the army to pacify Tibet. The ninth son Fu Heng became a second-rank imperial guard, and other sons, although not as prominent as these few, were also highly valued by their superiors.

  ……

  If it weren't for the Empress's passing, the New Year of the eighth year of Yongzheng would have been a truly joyful occasion for half of Beijing. With the borders pacified, not only did the Emperor rejoice, but also the officials breathed a sigh of relief. For the common people, it was also a happy event... As long as Heaven blesses us with good weather and abundant harvests, won't life just get better and better?!

  Not to mention the families of those who have made achievements and received rewards on the battlefield. Even for ordinary soldiers who sacrificed their lives on the battlefield, when their names are confirmed by their families, they will appear on the monument of the martyrs' cemetery, which is also a mix of sadness and joy.

  In the eighth year of Yongzheng, Xi Guifei Nian Gengruo stabilized her position as the first lady in the harem, but she was not the only one. Yu Fei Gengshi had a Beile title and the support of the fifth prince, and the emperor would occasionally dine and talk with her at Jingyang Palace, enjoying great honor and favor; Qi Fei Li Shi even more surprisingly obtained the right to raise the fifth princess Zixiang, reappearing in everyone's line of sight.

  After all, Yunzhu had taken care of Zhihuan for almost a year and was still somewhat reluctant. The children born to Empress Li were not suitable for raising children, but later found out that they were only registered under her name. After knowing that Zhihuan would be taken care of by Nurse Autumn Shi and the palace maid, living in Xianfu Palace with two unmarried princesses, she felt at ease.

  Yongzheng arranged this not only to give the fifth princess a better marriage, but also to let Li Shi come out and share the power of Xi Guifei and Yu Fei. Or maybe he remembered Hongshi who went abroad two years ago and has not returned yet?

  On February 22nd, Yunzhu made flower tea, honey cakes and pastries with flowers, fruits and green grass in the Imperial Garden, inviting younger palace members to a small gathering to celebrate her own eighteenth birthday (by virtual age).

  As for this year's draft, Wu Zha Ku. A hint of worry flashed across her eyebrows, and the child in her belly was already almost six months old. Although she was supposed to be in mourning, there were only two concubines beside her by Hong Yu's side, and this time it would definitely be someone new coming in, but it was unknown whether it was Ce Fu Jun or Ge Ge. Since their marriage, Hong Yu had been very good to her, but precisely because of this, she didn't want this happiness to be shaken. She hoped that the child in her belly was a boy, so that her position would be secure.

  He Hui and she got along well, the two princesses are also at the age of arranged marriage this year. Duan Rou is okay with a more independent personality, He Hui has been influenced by Yun Zhu in recent years and has become more outgoing, her body has also become much stronger, but her natural weakness still makes her worried. Seeing that she was unhappy, she pulled her to take a walk, "Fourth sister said, when the mood is not pleasant, walking and looking at the scenery is the best."

  Hai Kuo Chen reluctantly accompanied her there.

  Not far away on the lawn, Fu Hui was playing with a chubby little rabbit.

  "Fourth sister, your younger sister is also a show girl this year, right?" Duan Rou held the cloud pearl tea and took a sip, feeling only the faint floral scent filling her mouth, after which her tongue felt refreshed, the taste was extremely wonderful.

  "Yes, what's up?" Huizhu had become more and more well-behaved over the past two years, and she was also much more calm. The other day when Guwalgiya and Shumu Luojia went to the palace to see her, she asked if there were any thoughts about family matters, but unexpectedly Guwalgiya shook her head and told her that someone had gone to the emperor to ask for a marriage arrangement.

  The only ones who can speak in front of the Emperor are probably Prince Yi, Prince Zhuang and Prince Ru. Yunzhu listened to Duanyu's question and immediately understood who the middleman was. With a hint of a smile, she glanced at her: "After all, which one has taken a liking to my sister?"

  Duan Rou originally had a mind to tell her, and lightly laughed, saying: "It is the tenth son of Taizu (Hong Taiji), Wei Xiang's grandson, Sa La Shan."

  Yunzhu knew that after she married into the royal family, she would have to memorize the Aixinjueluo clan's genealogy by heart, which was updated every year. At this time, when Duanrou mentioned it, she didn't need to think twice to recall Sahe, and slightly furrowed her brow: "Him? He's of the same generation as the Emperor..."

  At the age of thirty-two, he had already become a second-grade deputy commander-in-chief. Although it can be said that he took advantage of his imperial family status, there were many members of the imperial family, so it can be seen that he was someone with some ability. His first wife died early, and there were two concubine daughters in the household.

  "We Manchu people have always been close and affectionate, this generation is no exception." Duan Rou said straightforwardly, "I heard from my mother that Sa Zha Shan was not bad, his previous wife could not bear children, he respected her very much, it took him three years to think about remarrying. Fourth sister's younger sister is a concubine-born daughter, although she was raised by the legitimate mother, but her status is slightly different, otherwise marrying the Prince would be suitable."

  Yunzhu also understood her meaning. The eight banner nobles attach great importance to the origin of their wives, including their family background and whether they are legitimate or not. Weizhu had the former but lacked the latter by half. If she didn't want to be considered a concubine, it would be somewhat difficult for her to marry into a higher-ranking family. Salashan was indeed a good candidate, more importantly, he did not have any children from a previous marriage.

  "Me too."

  After all, it's not under her control. Yunzhu didn't have deep feelings for Hui Zhu to begin with, and asking about her was just out of consideration for their parents and siblings. She only hoped that this Sajia person had decent character and wasn't seeking the marriage for power or gain.

  Before long, it was April with its bright and beautiful spring light, and the triennial draft began again. This time, the draft was hosted by the three imperial consorts together.

  Yunzhu has been spending the past few months mostly staying in Qianxi Second House, writing, painting, embroidering and cooking... or going to the school field with Wu Fu Jin and the two princesses to ride horses and shoot arrows. Everyone is in mourning, so it's easier to get through the days together.

  Her carefree life and attitude of not being fond of power were appreciated by Yongzheng and Hongli, but Xigui Fei was surprised. However, she was happy to be so, and it would be better to avoid conflicts with others. It's not a good thing for her to have conflicts with the emperor and Hongli too early - she didn't know that Yongzheng and Hongli already had some opinions about her.

  When Hongli was around, Yunzhu made the life of the two people even more simple and warm, with poetic and picturesque scenes, and even more lively and passionate. Hongli's feelings for her became deeper and deeper, feeling that she was like a treasure trove that could not be exhausted, making him surprised, making him love her to distraction, and making him savor the memory endlessly.

  Gaoyu Wei and others who are suffocating with envy cannot understand his happiness.

  Although it is said that he is filial, who still cares about the issue of whether a husband and wife sleep in the same room or not? Hongli has been away in the northwest for over a year, and when he returns, he will have to observe three years of mourning again. Who believes he can bear it? Anyway, people like Gao Lüwei do not believe him. But they cannot ask him why he does not allow them to serve him in bed.

  It's been half a year, and apart from occasionally staying in the main house, he usually lives in the outer study. If he had an intimate relationship with Furen, then Furen would be too formidable, able to tie him down for so long. This fact is also hard for people like Gao Lüwei to believe.

  There's another possibility, could it be that there's a problem with Grandpa in that regard? This question is also not easy to bring up, so I can only try to find out by sending someone to deliver supplements to his study...

  So, having been used to "delicacies", he temporarily had no interest in "coarse food". Wanting to maintain the image of a filial son, Hongli was unimpressed by the sudden appearance of the rejuvenating soup after many chance encounters and receiving many soups and snacks.

  Hongdai accidentally bumped into something once and laughed so hard his intestines almost got tangled up.

  The more they argued, the darker it became. Hongli had no choice but to learn from Yongzheng's example and ignore their teasing with a black face. He was furious at Gao Shi, Ke'er Yuetian and others in his heart. Only Su Shi, who had the title of Gege but had not yet consummated her marriage, was restrained in her words and deeds, which made him feel more comfortable.