Zhen Huan is still in love, and her sister's goal is to become the queen mother

"If you don't want to stay in the capital, or marry in Mongolia, where do you want to go?"

Shen Meizhuang looked at Jinghe and thought she was just angry with her.

Shen Meizhuang became even more impatient as her temper flared up, but she still suppressed her anger.

"Jinghe, I will obey you in other matters, but you must not do anything foolish about this marriage."

Jinghe looked at her mother in front of her with worry in her eyes, and knew that she was worried about her at the moment. However, the years of depression in her heart turned into more grievances when she felt this love.

"Mother..."

"My daughter, we are going to Jiangnan."

"Jiangnan!"

Shen Meizhuang thought about it over and over again, but she never expected this to be the result.

"How could you go to Jiangnan? How did your brother do it?"

"How can he convince the Emperor?"

"Your Majesty, this is too willful."

Jinghe looked at her mother who was full of disbelief, but she was very determined.

"My future husband will be from the Han Army Banner."

"In the future, he will be sent to Jiangnan to serve as an official."

"Jiangnan is a place of great literary prosperity and beautiful scenery."

Shen Meizhuang couldn't believe it when she heard Jinghe say this.

"But, mother knows that place is nice, and it would be great if you could marry there."

"But...how come..."

Shen Meizhuang couldn't figure it out.

Jinghe looked at her mother's puzzled expression, leaned close to her mother's ear and lowered her voice.

"I can't tell you what brother and Hongyao are thinking or planning. It's confidential. But I can tell mother."

Jinghe's voice became even lower.

"My brother said that since the Qing Dynasty entered the country, it has gradually become more Chinese, and some of its drawbacks have gradually become apparent."

"In the past, Manchu girls could kill enemies on horseback. They were also good at riding and archery as well as boys. They were good at everything. But now they are learning to bind their feet like Han girls. It's not so bad in the capital, but especially in Jiangnan, people are imitating them with three-inch golden lotus and lotus steps. The emperor banned it repeatedly but it still didn't work."

"Foot binding not only makes my Manchu daughter lose her heroic spirit, but also hinders childbirth. Not only can she no longer ride a horse to kill the enemy, but she can even walk with difficulty."

"There are many more. Our Manchurian aunt had always been a respected person before she got married. She has developed a habit of staying at home. My brother said that this habit needs to be changed."

"Besides these, there are many other things. I really cannot talk about other things that involve the secrets of government affairs."

"My brother said that I am a princess of the Qing Dynasty and have a high status. I can set an example. When I go to Jiangnan, I can also correct this trend."

"My brother is trying to eliminate the evils of the Qing Dynasty. I am his biological sister, so I naturally want to lend a helping hand. I am in Jiangnan, and my brother is in the capital, so we can keep in touch and work together."

"I will do what my brother cannot do, and my brother can do what is inconvenient for me."

……

After Jinghe's long speech, Shen Meizhuang felt dizzy and didn't know what day it was.

Hongyao also let the two siblings...

"Brother Hongyao has already agreed to my brother's proposal, mother, please don't stop him."

"and."

There was also anticipation in Jinghe's eyes.

"My daughter has been well-read since she was young. Although her talent is not as good as your brother's, it is because people like your brother are rare in the world. But compared with other royal family members, my daughter is never inferior."

"My mother has memorized all the strategies she used to get her daughter to study since she was young."

"Also, mother is worried that her daughter will marry in Mongolia, where the conditions will not be as good as in the capital. However, the climate in Jiangnan is suitable and it is also prosperous, so mother naturally does not need to worry."

"As for the selection of the Prince Consort..."

A blush appeared on Jinghe's face.

"Brother has taken a fancy to a young talent. Those whom Brother takes a fancy to must be capable."

"That man's family is also a noble family, but they suffered a misfortune when they were young, so their family is simple. His father is a loyal minister, and he is also very promising at a young age. Yes... yes..."

Shen Meizhuang became even more anxious when she saw her daughter hesitating.

"Yes?"

"What is it?"

Jinghe was too shy to say anything.

Shen Meizhuang understood a little bit when she saw her daughter like this.

It seems to be what she wants.

"He is the new champion, the one in the top three of the Han army flag."

Shen Meizhuang was stunned. "That number one scholar... is nineteen years old, which is a good match for you."

"only……"

"Isn't this a bit too weak in terms of status? His father's official position was not high, and the family's title disappeared in his generation."

"but……"

Shen Meizhuang thought about Hongjun's meaning, and her mind gradually became clear.

"Your brother is really no smarter than him."

A smile slowly appeared on Shen Meizhuang's lips, and her previous angry look was no longer seen.

"This is a great move."

"Also, I heard that the number one scholar was also a handsome man. You have loved poetry and books since you were young, and your mother was afraid that you would marry a man from the Mongolian grasslands who would not understand your thoughts and you would not be able to talk to him. But this number one scholar's literary talent will surely be able to get along with you."

Watching Shen Meizhuang chattering, Jinghe's heart calmed down.

A fifteen-year-old girl naturally has expectations for her future husband.

But now Jinghe was even more excited about her brother's words.

If what my brother said really comes true, I will have truly made a contribution to the Qing Dynasty.

If what my brother said was just to deceive Brother Hongyao and let me marry to Jiangnan, then...

But thinking about my brother's personality, he would never lie to Brother Hongyao, so he probably wouldn't do that.

Jinghe couldn't hide her joy when she thought about how she could apply what she had learned in the future.

Yes, my brother was right. That night, Jinghe looked at the lonely moon outside the window as usual.

Like never before, I completely dissect myself.

What do you want?

Do you really want to marry in Mongolia? Does Mongolia symbolize freedom?

Or is it just to get rid of the shackles of my mother? To make a clean break with my past self.

Jinghe thought a lot that night.

Until the candles are burned out, until the sky turns pale.

Jinghe suddenly figured it out.

I want freedom, but going to Mongolia does not necessarily mean freedom.

I equated freedom with Mongolia, and this obsession became deeper.

But am I really suitable for Mongolia?

As for my physique, I have rarely done any riding or shooting since I was young, so I am not good at horse riding, and I don’t really like the feeling of sweating and running.

Jinghe really loves reading more than riding and archery.

Read history books, read policy papers, observe the past and present, and clarify your own aspirations.

However, Jinghe didn't want to be trapped in the backyard for the rest of her life.

So compared to these, going to Mongolia seems to be more free.

It is difficult to have both.

But my brother proposed a different path for himself at this time.

A quiet and never imagined path.