The Empress of the Qing Dynasty is from the Northeast

The gift Changning gave to Hongyan was a gold-inlaid jade belt hook, which not only symbolized nobility, but also conveyed the idea of ​​"Why don't men carry a Wu hook and conquer the fifty states across the mountains and rivers?"

Although this Wu hook is not a belt hook, Changning knew that Hongyan would understand her intention. She knew that her son had high aspirations. Although he had a kind heart, he was definitely not a king who would just keep the status quo. There were ravines in his chest.

In addition, she also made a cotton gauze robe for Hongyan. The material was comfortable and breathable. It was unusual that there were no patterns embroidered on it. Instead, there was a crane embroidered with a poem.

"Let us raise our wings to soar into the sky, and make clear sounds when we soar up and down."

Changning’s gift can be said to have been delivered precisely to the hearts of the two children.

Hutuli immediately put on the skirt of the lion king Simba. The aqua red color made her look more heroic. Simba's image was not so naive, but rather had an innate sense of aristocratic sharpness. The skirt was not made of flowing material, but was slightly tight, making her look more neat.

Hutuli couldn't let it go. He pulled Changning's sleeve and kept saying, "Mother! Mother! I like it so much! I like this dress so much!"

She kept stroking it, not only showing off to Changning, but also making a special trip to the Cining Palace. Then when Yinzhen arrived, she turned around in front of him many times, constantly praising how deft her mother's hands were.

Hongyan looked at the cotton gauze robe that his mother had made for him. The crane on it was aloof and proud. This poem just touched his heart, so he said gratefully: "Thank you for your trouble, mother. I like it very much."

He put it on immediately and was even reluctant to take it off.

Seeing that both children praised his gifts, Chang Ning was overjoyed. He had put so much thought into preparing them, and luckily they didn't disappoint.

Today is Hongyan and Hutuli’s birthday, and everyone came to Chengqian Palace early.

The children were chattering and surrounding the two little birthday boys and girls.

Hong Zhao looked at the new clothes that his brothers and sisters had and his eyes turned red with envy.

"Mother! Mother! The clothes you made for my brother and sister are so beautiful! I want them too!"

Hongzhao pulled Changning's sleeve and started to act like a spoiled child, which was unusual for him. Hongchen and Hongyang on the side followed suit and also surrounded Changning.

"Mom! I want it!"

"Mother, I want the big tiger one!"

"I want wolves!"

"Me, me, me! Mom, I want a black bear!"

Changning "..."

My sons, you probably don’t know how bad your mother’s painting skills are.

Changning burst into tears when she recalled the difficulties she went through in making these two pieces of clothing.

I wanted to make Simba's image more stern, but no matter how I drew it, it looked like a Q-version figurine, and the cliffs looked like stone piers.

The crane doesn't look like a crane at all. When I showed it to Yinzhen, he asked me why I thought of drawing a goose.

Changning learned her lesson and decided not to expose her own shortcomings anymore. She simply described the image to Yinzhen in detail and asked him to write it for her.

Yinzhen was indeed a master of painting. With just a few strokes, he brought the image in his mind that Changning wanted to express to life on paper.

So even though the children were so excited, she felt a little guilty: "Ah, you know my mother's painting skills are really not that good. It's actually your father who helped a lot. Why don't you go and ask your father for help?"

So, the large group of children hurriedly pulled Yinzhen's sleeves.

Yinzhen fell into sweet distress.

Fortunately, the three youngest ones are not very sensible and are still at the stage of wandering around. Yaertan and Unashi are following Changning closely. As for Hongxu, he has already followed his brothers.

Currently, there are only three youngest children living in Chengqian Palace. Hongxu, as a boy, is always a little lonely. So when his brothers come back, he gets particularly excited and often chases them with his short legs.

The children all ran to Yinzhen, and Changning could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Just then someone came outside to pay his respects to the Queen.

Although today is the birthday of the two children, there is no plan for a big celebration. Therefore, only close relatives will come to the palace to pay their respects and celebrate together.

Of course, this "close person" must be Changning and Yinzhen who have the final say.

Yinzhen's main purpose was to select some ministers, while Changning's purpose today was to examine the two girls.

It just so happened that Yinzhen had taken the children to the Hall of Supreme Harmony, leaving only Changning and the two little princesses here, making it convenient for them to meet guests.

Suochuoro also arrived early and entered the hall. She smiled and said, "People will be here soon. You must watch them carefully."

"I understand, mother. Don't worry. Yuxia, please ask someone to come in."

Yuxia on the side nodded, bowed beautifully, and went outside to greet people.

After a while, two noble ladies came in one after another, accompanied by two beautiful young girls.

"Greetings to the Queen, may the Queen be blessed with good fortune."

Changning took a look and found the one on the left, who was a little thin and very well-behaved, was the wife of Li Fu, the governor-general of Zhili.

The little girl next to her was about fifteen or sixteen years old. She was wearing a light green dress and had a white magnolia in her hair. She had a slim figure, delicate features, and was elegant and pleasant.

Changning nodded secretly. This girl from the Li family knew how to act appropriately and her gesture just now was very polite.

The tall and plump figure on the other side is Turichen's wife. She has a very beautiful complexion. Even though she is old, her every move still reveals her former elegance and grace.

And the little girl next to her turned out to be even better than her.

Although she was only thirteen or fourteen years old, she had developed very well and had an attractive figure. What made people unable to take their eyes off her was her bright and beautiful face, which was like the petals of a peach blossom in full bloom in spring.

If we only talk about appearance, Changning feels that Turichen's daughter, with just this face, would definitely fight hard in Kangxi's harem.

No wonder my mother was so hesitant and indecisive and couldn't make up her mind. You know, my mother has always been known for her straightforwardness and efficiency.

Changning himself was a little troubled.

"Madams, please stand up. Fubuki, please take a seat."

"Thank you, ma'am."

After the four of them sat down, they slowly started chatting.

Mrs. Li first congratulated the third prince and the second princess on their birthdays and offered them gifts, followed by Tulichen's wife.

They both knew why the Queen summoned them to bring their daughter into the palace today.

Didn’t you see Madam Fucha sitting next to you?

Since it concerns their daughter's future, neither of them dares to relax.

In their opinion, the Fu Cha Mansion is indeed a good place to go, as it has both high power and a clean family tradition.

They had also inquired about the child Duo Xihun. They heard that he had been working with Lord Changhua last year and was already very capable. The emperor also praised him highly.