The Love between Hanxiang and Qianlong

The old Buddha was not moved at all and looked at Yongqi disappointedly.

"I thought you were a sensible child, but I didn't expect you to follow them in making trouble.

A prince and two princesses actually did something sneaky and even dared to disguise themselves as little eunuchs and sneak out of the palace?

I will not punish you because of your noble status, but I will never let these slaves off easily."

Ziwei looked at the old lady crying like rain, and when she saw Jinsuo being beaten, she hugged her without hesitation and took the punishment for her.

The old lady looked at Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei being beaten, with a hint of sarcasm on her face, and turned to Madam Li and Madam Zhuang beside her and said:

"Madame Zhuang, Madame Gui, you don't have to show mercy. Since the two princesses like to take the punishment for the slaves, then you should beat them together!"

When Madam Zhuang and Madam Gui heard the Empress Dowager's order, they immediately replied respectfully: "Yes, we obey your command."

They attacked without restraint, waving the feather dusters in their hands and beating even harder.

The old Buddha turned his head and looked at the chief eunuch, and ordered coldly:

"Drag the stool and the table away and give them twenty heavy slaps. This will teach them a lesson!"

When the stool and the table heard the verdict, they turned pale with fear and begged for mercy.

"Please have mercy, Lord Buddha! We will never dare to do it again! We will definitely persuade the two princesses next time!"

The chief eunuch heard their cries for mercy and looked at the old lady hesitantly.

But when the old Buddha ignored their pleas, he waved his hand and ordered them to be taken to the yard to be punished.

Yongqi felt very sorry when he saw this scene, so he turned around quietly and prepared to leave to find his father.

However, before he took a few steps, he was spotted by the sharp-eyed Old Buddha. She looked at Yongqi with a half-smile, as if she had guessed his intention.

"Yongqi, do you want to go to your father to ask for mercy? I'm telling you, no one is allowed to go to Baoyue Tower to disturb my sweetheart's rest.

If my sweetheart knew that I had upset her, don't blame me for being merciless."

Yongqi was at a loss for words. Seeing everyone in Shufangzhai beaten to a pulp, he felt a dull pain in his heart.

"Old Buddha, you usually eat vegetarian food and chant Buddhist scriptures, and you are reluctant to step on even an ant to death.

How can you bear to do such a heavy hand now? They are your granddaughters too!"

The old man took a deep breath, tried to suppress his inner anger, and said in a cold tone

"I have given you too many chances, but have you ever taken me seriously?

You all turned a deaf ear to what I said. Today, I will definitely teach these lawless people a lesson and dampen their arrogance!

As for you, wait until the time comes and let your royal father deal with you."

After saying that, she glared at Yongqi again, secretly glad that he did not become the crown prince.

If it was the prince, that would be terrible! For a little swallow, he acted so impulsively, and he would probably cause more trouble in the future.

Just as Qing'er was about to come in to find the Empress Dowager at this time, she saw Xiaoyanzi and the others being beaten. She also saw Yongqi trying to sneak away but failed. Qing'er quietly retreated and came to Baoyue Tower.

Hanxiang was lying on the bed teasing Ruize and Caixi. Hanxiang looked at Ruize and Caixi's little faces and smiled as brightly as a spring flower.

"My dear, look, these two little ones are very different after one month. Their little faces are so cute and adorable"!

Qianlong hugged Hanxiang and said, "Yes, your husband can't wait to see them grow up. They will definitely look exactly like your baby."

Hanxiang looked at Qianlong with deep affection. At this time, Xiaoluzi lowered his head and walked forward and whispered something in Qianlong's ear.

Qianlong's face changed drastically, and Hanxiang asked nervously: "Husband, what's wrong? What happened?"

Qianlong comforted her.

"It's okay, baby, there are just some minor problems. Your husband is out for a while and will be with you later. Don't worry"!

Qianlong kissed her forehead tenderly and left the room.

When he opened the door and saw Qing'er standing outside, he immediately looked inside nervously. He only breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Hanxiang was nowhere to be seen.

He closed the door gently and called Qing'er to go downstairs.

After leaving Baoyue Tower, Qianlong asked Qing'er what had happened.

Qing Er shook her head and said

“Your Majesty, Qing’er doesn’t know exactly what happened.

But when Qing'er just arrived at Shufangzhai, she saw the Empress Dowager in a rage. The Fifth Prince wanted to come to see you secretly but was discovered by the Empress Dowager, so Qing'er had no choice but to come to see you.

I hope the emperor can persuade the old Buddha not to get sick from anger, otherwise something terrible will happen."

When Qianlong heard Qing'er say that the old Buddha was furious in Shufangzhai, he knew that Xiaoyanzi and the others must have made her very angry. He frowned and hurried to Shufangzhai.

In Shufangzhai, Xiaoyanzi and her friends helped each other block the feather dusters, their faces were covered with tears and they kept wailing.

Mingyue and Caixia wanted to push Xiaoyanzi away but Xiaoyanzi hugged them tightly. Ziwei and Jinsuo also snuggled up to each other.

Just when Yongqi couldn't bear it anymore and was about to plead for mercy again, Xiao Luzi beside Qianlong suddenly reported: "The Emperor has arrived!"

Qianlong strode in and sighed when he saw this scene, but Xiaoyanzi seemed to have seen a savior, with a glimmer of hope in her eyes. She was secretly glad that someone finally came to save the situation!

When Qianlong approached the hall, Xiaoyanzi rushed to him desperately as if she had found a life-saving straw, hugged his thighs tightly, and cried heart-wrenchingly.

Her tears flowed out like a flood, as if she wanted to pour out all her grievances and pain.

Qianlong touched Xiaoyanzi's head with heartache, turned to look at the majestic old Buddha, and said softly

"Empress Dowager, please have mercy on them! These children are ignorant, please don't bother with them.

You are doing this to pray for Mu Jun and Cai Xi, I believe they will feel your kindness."

When the Empress Dowager heard Qianlong's words, her heart trembled slightly.

She knew that her son had always been filial and sensible, and she couldn't help but be moved by his earnest request.

After hesitating for a moment, she waved her hand and shouted loudly: "Okay, stop fighting, stop it!"

Following the order from the old Buddha, the maids who were beating people stopped their actions one after another, and everyone in Shufangzhai was finally freed.

They supported each other to stand up, their bodies covered with scars, their eyes revealing endless fatigue and fear.

The old Buddha looked at Qianlong and gave him an ultimatum with a serious face.

“Emperor, I’m letting them go this time for the sake of Mu Jun and Cai Xi, but this won’t happen again.

If it happens again, I won’t be soft-hearted anymore!"

After speaking to Qianlong, the old Buddha spoke to Xiaoyanzi angrily:

"This time the emperor moved Mu Jun and Cai Xi here. I'm letting you go because they are only one month old. Just think of it as praying for them.

But this won’t happen again. If it happens again, I will send all of you servants to the Ministry of Punishment. Xiaoyanzi, you can try it."

After the Empress Dowager finished speaking, she took Nanny Gui and others back to the Cining Palace. Her face was serious, and she was obviously very angry.

Qianlong looked at the wounded soldiers in the room and asked Yongqi to call the imperial physician. After hearing this, Yongqi immediately strode out.

Qianlong looked at Xiaoyanzi with a helpless look on his face and said in a serious tone:

"Why do you have to challenge the majesty of the old Buddha? The old Buddha is my mother, even I have to be polite to her, but you always try to make her angry.

You know Xiang'er needs to rest and not get too excited. Let her know that it's time to work hard for you again."

Xiaoyanzi sobbed

"Father Emperor, we know we were wrong. But if it's our fault, why should we punish Mingyue, Caixia, Xiaodeng, Xiaozhuo and the others?

Isn't the old Buddha the Buddha? Why is he so cruel?"

Qianlong wanted to scold her but gave up when he saw her bruised appearance.