The Empress of the Qing Dynasty is from the Northeast

"Princess, this is Fashan."

When Dong E introduced Yierha to him, Fashan and his mother immediately bowed with a very respectful attitude.

Yi Erha was actually a little bit at a loss. This was the first time she had faced such a situation, and she was a little panicked. However, she remembered what her mother and the Empress Dowager had told her, and she gritted her teeth and put on the airs of a princess... She couldn't bring shame to the royal family...

"Madam, there is no need to be so polite. Please stand up."

When the two of them stood still, Yierha's eyes wandered away, not daring to meet Fashan's gaze.

Seeing this, Dong E hurriedly warmed up the atmosphere: "Hurry up and sit down. We have prepared Biluochun today. I wonder if the princess likes it."

Yi Erha smiled and replied: "Thank you for your concern, aunt."

When Dong E heard the word "Aunt", she was stunned for a moment. She knew that this was a favor given by the eldest princess, especially for the Fucha family, so she smiled even more earnestly.

After everyone sat down, Mrs. Guaerjia smiled and said, "This is my first visit to the Grand Princess. I have prepared some gifts for you. Please accept them."

Yierha looked up and saw Lady Guwaljia handing her a brocade box with a scroll inside. She was stunned for a moment, and after unfolding it, she discovered that the painting inside was of "Spring Returns with a Hundred Beauties".

The flowers are in clusters and in full bloom, and in this bright spring sunshine, a vigorous vitality presents a thriving scene.

"What is this?" Yierha seemed to have guessed something and looked at Fashan.

He smiled and said, "Princess, this is what I drew. I wish you a bright smile."

Yierha was slightly touched. Perhaps paintings never lie. Although she was not an expert at it, she had seen her father's paintings at the Empress Dowager's place and knew that the painting scene also reflected a person's state of mind.

Fashan is more sincere than the previous one.

Seeing the princess's satisfied expression, both Lady Guarjia and Fashan smiled.

"As long as the princess likes it. Fashan has always loved to put a lot of thought into his paintings, and he usually just likes to read some books."

Mrs. Guarjia implied that her son did not have any bad habits and asked the princess not to worry.

Yierha had nothing to worry about. She had thought that she had already let down the Emperor once, and this time she would not go against his will. She would just marry whoever he chose.

However, at least Fashan today did not disgust her.

Maybe it’s not bad to marry like this.

Yi Erha looked over and saw that Fashan's face was slightly red and he looked a little embarrassed. He said to the two ladies, "This room is a little stuffy."

Hearing the music and understanding the elegant meaning, Dong E immediately asked someone to escort the princess to take a walk in the garden, and also asked Fashan to follow her.

Fashan nodded and followed Yierha to the garden.

Looking at the backs of the two children, Mrs. Guaerjia was a little nervous. Dong E comforted her: "It's okay. The princess has a good temper, and so does Fashan. It should be suitable."

"Alas," Mrs. Guarjia sighed, "Fashon has never been around girls. I'm really worried that he will say something wrong."

In the garden...

The maids followed the two of them very tactfully, keeping a proper distance between them, which neither gave them space to feel constrained nor prevented them from feeling innocence.

"This hibiscus is blooming beautifully." Yierha's eyes fell on the delicate pastel-colored flowers in front of him.

Fashan had never interacted with girls before, so he didn't know what to say, but he couldn't keep silent either, so he just smiled and said, "Princess, do you like Hibiscus?"

"No, any flower is good, as long as it blooms beautifully." Yi Erha's eyes sank slightly, and after thinking for a moment, he asked: "You... you should know that the emperor wants to grant us a marriage, right?"

Fashan was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect the princess to speak so directly. He nodded: "I know."

"Then what do you mean? Are you willing to marry me?" Yierha turned around, looked up and stared at Fashan, with a calm expression in his eyes.

Fashan blushed when asked: "I... Of course I am willing... It is my honor that the princess is willing to marry me."

"Are you really willing? You don't seem to understand me, nor do you know my personality. Besides, after we get married, you..." Yi Erha paused, "you can't have another woman."

Fashan nodded firmly: "Princess, rest assured. If you are willing to marry me, I will treat you like a treasure and take good care of you."

Yierha felt a little touched.

And at this time...

"Oh, why can't I hear anything? What on earth did they talk about?" Hutuli looked around in the pavilion not far away from the two of them.

Hong Yan was somewhat helpless: "Sister, that's between my elder sister and Fashan, you should stop eavesdropping, okay?"

Duo Xihui snickered: "Forget it, Hongyan, don't you know Hu Tuli's personality? She loves to join in the fun. If she wants to listen, let her listen. She can't hear it anyway."

Hutuli stood on tiptoe and tried to identify him, but failed. He sighed and sat down: "I wonder how my elder sister gets along with him?"

Duo Xihui comforted her: "It seems that they get along well. Don't worry. I have also met Fashan. He has a good character. He will not do anything out of line and will definitely treat the princess well. Zhihuai also knows him."

"Does Chen Zhihuai also know Fashan? Next time I see him, I will ask him." Hutuli picked up the osmanthus cake on the table and took a bite.

Duo Xihui raised his eyebrows: "Why, are you familiar with Zhihuai?"

Hong Yan also looked up at Hu Tuli. She didn't seem to realize anything and nodded: "Yes."

Hong Yan narrowed his eyes slightly: "Did he write to you?"

"No, he sometimes sends some small things from outside the palace, but they are always sent to my mother in Chengqian Palace."

"Mother?" Hong Yan was surprised, "He dared to send her to Chengqian Palace?!"

"What's the big deal? Oh, it's not in his name, it's in Madam Chen's name, but mother knew at a glance that it was Chen Zhihuai who gave it to me."

Hutuli didn't seem to realize how much impact these words had on Hongyan. Hongyan snorted coldly: "He has a good plan."

Duo Xihui was about to get married, so he also understood what was going on. He patted Hongyan on the shoulder and said, "What's the matter? Zhihuai, you have a good relationship with him, but do you think there is something wrong with him?"

Hong Yan pursed his lips and said nothing.

Chen Zhihuai was indeed his brother. He admired Chen Zhihuai's talent and had been through life and death with him. Previously in Mulan Paddock, when the king rebelled, it was he and Chen Zhihuai who broke out of the siege and asked for reinforcements.

Now, the Emperor obviously appreciates him very much. This man is both civil and martial, and has made great achievements on the battlefield at a young age. He is considered a top figure among the younger generation.

But how dare he set his sights on my sister?