The Love between Hanxiang and Qianlong

Hanxiang smiled at the grumpy Qianlong, and suddenly offered her red lips to him like a dragonfly touching the water, then left.

After Qianlong reacted, his eyes widened for a moment, and then he pulled her close to him, and did not let her go until he realized that the little person in his arms could hardly breathe.

Hanxiang leaned in his arms softly and bonelessly, accusing him with her eyes.

Qianlong looked at the amorous feelings in her eyes and said

"Don't look at me like that, or I'm afraid I won't be able to control myself and want you right now."

When Hanxiang heard this, her face glowed with an alluring luster like a boiled red shrimp.

Qianlong's eyes darkened, and Hanxiang immediately pushed him away and hid in the inner hall.

Qianlong looked at the fleeing beauty with a doting look, and went to the yard to cool down.

At this time, Fulun just came back from Yu Mansion and saw Qianlong bowing his head.

"Master, we have investigated everything. Yu Yaozu often abuses his power and authority to rob women.

Yu Yuanwai's family was rich, so he colluded with the local county magistrate.

The two of them were in cahoots with each other. I have already executed the county magistrate and Yu Yuanwai, and confiscated all their assets.

All the female members of the family will be made official prostitutes, and the male members will be made official slaves. However, it is up to the master to decide how to deal with Yu Yaozu."

Qianlong was furious when he heard this

"He has been sentenced to death for daring to speak disrespectfully about my treasures. Death is too easy for him. I want him to be unable to live or die, only then can I ease the hatred in my heart."

Fulun was shocked for a moment and then said

"Yes, sir."

He retreated, but his heart was filled with turmoil.

In the past, the Emperor had never been so severe even when he was angry. Now, he has sentenced her to death just for being disrespectful to him with words. If this continues, I am afraid that Concubine Ling will have no place to stand.

Fulun privately found Erkang Ertai to discuss countermeasures. The emperor's favoritism towards Concubine Xiang is not good for the family.

Erkang looked at Fulun

"Father, it's best for you to ignore what the emperor does now. The current situation is that the emperor has fallen in love with Concubine Xiang and can no longer tolerate anyone else.

If we intervene, I'm afraid the Emperor will disband the harem for the Imperial Concubine.

We must also warn Concubine Ling not to do anything, otherwise she will not be able to bear the consequences."

Fulun was a little uncertain after hearing this.

"Is it so serious? The emperor has never done this before."

Ertai also said

“Your Majesty has never truly loved anyone before, so it doesn’t matter.

Now, Concubine Xiang is the emperor's Achilles' heel, and anyone who touches her will die.

Didn't my father never take a concubine for my mother's sake? He should understand this feeling the best."

After hearing what his two sons said, Fulun seriously considered it.

"Ama knows what to do. As long as we do our job well, we won't have to worry about having a good life."

Upon hearing this, Erkang Ertai said in unison: "Father is wise."

The next day, Qianlong started heading towards the next town.

But halfway through the journey, Yongqi always felt that someone was following them. Sui told Erkang Ertai to protect the safety of his two masters, and he left on horseback.

When I got closer, I looked at the person in front of me with doubt.

"Miss Cai Lian, why are you following us?"

Cai Lian hurriedly said

"My benefactor, you helped me bury my father and bought me, so let me follow you."

Yongqi comforted her

"Really, no need. I'm helping you out of kindness and I don't need you to repay me.

By the way, do you have other relatives? How about I help you find them?"

Cailian looks bitter

"I have an aunt in Beijing, but I don't know if she is willing to take me in."

Yongqi didn't know what to say and rode away. But after walking for a while, he found Cailian still following him. He wanted to get angry but when he saw her ragged clothes, he sighed.

"Come up." He handed her his hand.

Cai Lian saw it and said happily: "Thank you, sir."

Sat in front of him.

Erkang saw Yongqi and asked quietly

"Why did you bring her back? Aren't you afraid that Xiaoyanzi will be jealous?"

Yongqi looked helpless

"She has nowhere to go, so I'll give her a ride for a while and then send someone to take her to the capital to find her relatives when we get to the next town."

Xiaoyanzi lifted the carriage curtain and saw Yongqi and Cailian riding together.

"I also want to learn how to ride a horse."

Hanxiang was startled by the sudden sound. Seeing this, Qianlong hurriedly patted her back gently to comfort her.

He looked at Xiaoyanzi with an unhappy face and said: "Xiaoyanzi, why are you so loud for no reason?"

Hanxiang saw that Qianlong was angry and hurriedly said

"Don't be angry with Xiaoyanzi. I was just caught off guard and got scared by her."

Xiaoyanzi felt a little guilty when she saw that Hanxiang was scared by her.

"Hanxiang, I didn't mean it, are you okay?"

Hanxiang shook her head when she heard this, looked outside the carriage and then retracted her gaze, holding Xiaoyanzi's hand to comfort her.

“What you see with your eyes is not necessarily true, you have to feel it with your heart. Yan Zi, if you are angry, it means you care about him.

When you get there, ask him carefully, but don’t get angry with him, okay?"

Upon hearing this, Qianlong also lifted the door curtain and took a look, and finally understood why Xiaoyanzi made such a sudden move.

If it were in the past, I might have scolded Xiaoyanzi, but since I have experienced this feeling myself, I can empathize with her.

Qianlong assured Hanxiang

"I will definitely not do anything that will make you misunderstand me, and I will take you with me wherever I go."

Hanxiang glared at him and ignored him when she heard that. Xiaoyanzi was still angry. Aren't you trying to attract hatred by saying that?

Hanxiang let Xiaoyanzi lean on her shoulder and patted her gently.

“You must have confidence in Yongqi, he is a prince and his status is unattainable.

Whatever the reason, he will surely have many admirers.

If you are so angry, won't you get angry to death? Wait a minute, get off the carriage and talk to Yongqi, and be calm, okay?"

Xiaoyanzi nodded

"Hanxiang, you are the best. You always put yourself in my shoes and think about me."

Hanxiang held her hand, like she was her sister

"Of course I have to be nice to you. After all, you chose to stay in the palace because of me. I should be nice to you so as to be worthy of our friendship.

Regardless of whether Yongqi changes in the end or not, you can come to Baoyue Tower to find me. I have reserved a room specifically for you. Just consider it as your retreat.

Even if you have nowhere to retreat in the future, remember that I am your retreat, remember?"

When Xiaoyanzi heard this, tears welled up in her eyes.

"Hanxiang, all the hardships I went through in the past might have been God's arrangement for me to meet you. You really are my little fairy.

The thing I regret least now is helping Ziwei deliver the letter, because God let me meet you."

Ziwei looked at the two of them with envy. Hanxiang looked at them and said to Ziwei

“Ziwei, I treat Xiaoyanzi differently because she has no relatives in the palace, unlike you who is nominally an adopted daughter but is actually a proper princess.

You will get married in the future and will rarely stay in the palace. You know that Xiaoyanzi loves to get into trouble. I am afraid that one day even the emperor will not want to protect her, then she will be really finished.

So as long as I am here, I hope she will still be the happy and carefree little swallow outside the palace."

Upon hearing this, Qianlong hurriedly spoke

"I won't dislike Xiaoyanzi."

Hanxiang smiled and looked at him

"I'm just afraid, after all, Xiaoyanzi is really good at getting into trouble!

You can't guarantee that you can clean up her mess forever, right? You'll get tired too.

With my advice, Xiaoyanzi can be herself to the greatest extent possible in the palace."

After Hanxiang finished speaking, she couldn't help but reach out and pinch her face.

Xiaoyanzi hugged Hanxiang and said frankly

"In fact, the reason I approached you in the beginning was only because of my master. He came all the way to Beijing for you and was badly injured. I wanted to get close to you and ask you why you left him behind.

I was also wondering if I could let you elope with my master!

Now I know that my master is not worthy of you, he is too selfish and only thinks about himself."

Hanxiang was stunned for a moment when she heard this.

"Why do you all say that? My father said the same thing."

Xiaoyanzi held Hanxiang's hand tightly upon hearing this.

"Hanxiang, do you know that Monerdan is irritable and easily angered? He will shout for war and killing at the slightest dissatisfaction.

You still remember that the first time I left the palace was to see him, and I brought him what you said.

As a result, he attacked me directly. Fortunately, Yongqi and the others were with me, otherwise I would have been injured."

Hanxiang froze for a moment and couldn't help but defend him.

"He is not like that. When I was unhappy in the past, he would wrestle and box to cheer me up. When I liked sugar painting, he would ask the chef for advice, and his hands were burned again and again."

Little Swallow woke her up

"That's what you think. Actually, he is just pretending for you, you know? Hanxiang, you should let him go."

Hanxiang moved her lips for a long time before she said

"I have tried my best, I..." Hanxiang was speechless for a moment, not knowing what to say.

Qianlong sighed, put his arms around her and gave her some warmth.

Hanxiang wanted to say something but was interrupted by Qianlong

“Don’t rush, let’s take it slow, I won’t force you, just do whatever you want.

If you want to leave the palace, let Xiaoyanzi accompany you, as long as you remember to return to the palace.

You are Xiaoyanzi’s retreat, and I am your retreat. I can promise that I will always be there as long as you look back."

Hanxiang heard this and leaned into his arms and whispered

"I'm sorry and thank you."

Qianlong restrained himself and kissed her forehead

"You don't have to say these five words to me forever. This is my choice and you don't need to feel burdened. I am willing to wait for as long as it takes."

Hearing this, Ji Xiaolan was filled with shock and fear.

The fact that an emperor of a country would humble himself to the dust for a woman, and a woman who had other men in her heart, completely refreshed his previous understanding of Qianlong.

However, he would just keep it to himself, but he would place Concubine Xiang in a higher position.

After all, the emperor, the ruler of the world, bowed his head before her and submitted to her.