The stunning beauty of Qing Dynasty

So when the courtyard was filled with doctors who came to discuss the young lady's condition, they all looked worried. The young lady's pulse was obviously healthy, but no one had ever heard of anyone becoming more and more beautiful. Looking at the masters, big and small, staring at them for answers, the doctors had no words to say. It was the oldest doctor who spoke tremblingly, "The young lady may have changed a lot as she grew up. She is getting more and more beautiful."

The few people looked at each other and fell into silence. Their pulse was normal, and their daughter was not feeling unwell. They could only blame it on the fact that girls change a lot when they grow up. The few people forced themselves to remain calm and comfort the frightened Qingyin. After all, their eldest daughter was not a smart person, and they knew it very well.

Suppressing his worries, Nian Gengyao began to doubt his own abilities. He didn't know if he could protect his increasingly beautiful sister. Not only him, but even Nian Xiyao, who had been muddling along in officialdom, had rekindled his unprecedented fighting spirit. Nian Xialing, who had wanted to step down after seeing his second son rise, could not help but give up that idea. He had to live well and support Shilan in a high position.

"What, she's getting more and more beautiful!" Aisin-Gioro, who learned from her husband that her sister-in-law Nian Shilan was becoming more and more beautiful, pulled her little girl Nian Kongqing to look at Nian Gengyao curiously, her eyes full of shock. If she hadn't said that her sister-in-law had inherited the beauty of her mother and father, how beautiful she could be!

It has to be said that Aisin-Gioro, who had always been attracted by her sister-in-law's bad temper, became very interested in Qingyin and took the little girl to her yard.

Looking at the girl sitting on the swing with a bright smile on her face, like a fairy from heaven, Aisin Gioro could not believe her eyes. There were such beautiful women in this world. You know, as a daughter of the royal family, Aisin Gioro had also seen the late emperor's Dong Efei. That concubine who was rumored to be a disaster was far inferior to the stunningly beautiful girl in front of her.

Qingyin also quickly noticed the two people who came, especially the little girl who was much shorter than her and had a pretty face. Her eyes lit up and she waved happily at little Kongqing. She had a very good relationship with her second brother Nian Gengyao, so she liked her second brother's only daughter very much. Even though she usually disliked people with introverted and quiet personalities, she got along very well with Nian Kongqing, who was a true portrayal of this kind of personality. This was beyond everyone's expectations but reasonable.

Therefore, little Kong Qing was one of the few people in this mansion who was not afraid of the unruly young lady. Seeing her aunt who loved her the most waving at her, the little girl stared at Aunt Shilan's beautiful face with bright eyes, and trotted to Qingyin's side like a lively and cute rabbit.

Looking at the cute little girl, Qingyin kissed her fair little face affectionately, which made people in the yard envious.

Especially the reserved and gentle beauty Aixinjueluo. You have to know that because of her noble background, she has few friends since she was young, especially those who really make friends. So since she married into the general's mansion, no one knew that this noble lady had a dream of dressing up dolls. At the beginning, she married into the general's mansion, and she had some thoughts about this sister-in-law who looked like her, but later she kept her distance after discovering her bad temper. But now she feels a little hot on her face. What should she do? She thinks it is normal for her sister-in-law to have a bad temper. It is a pity that such a fairy-like person can be so mean. Thinking of this, Aixinjueluo envies Xiao Kongqing who has a good relationship with Qingyin even more.

Little Kong Qing also noticed the look in her new mother's eyes. Seeing her new mother who had always been very kind to her, she also consciously took on the role of an adult and maturely brought together her mother and aunt. Seeing this, Aixinjueluo secretly gave little Kong Qing several encouraging looks. She was worthy of being the good daughter she had loved for so long. This is for you. Mother loves you!

Qingyin just took it as a matter of course, and her relationship with Aixinjueluo became better and better. The servants in the mansion also felt that their eldest daughter was just a little arrogant, but it was not a bad fact. Now everyone in the mansion was very enthusiastic about working in the eldest daughter's yard. Some even fought secretly for the gate. It was not until Songzhi found out and scolded a bunch of people that the situation calmed down.

Qingyin, who had been staying at home and enjoying a good life, had not yet enjoyed a few days of her wonderful life when her marriage to Prince Yong was granted. This news was like a bolt from the blue, and it shocked Madam Nian so much that she directly caught her husband Nian Xialing who wanted to escape. Although she was dull-witted, she did not believe that the daughter of an important official could be married to Prince Yong out of thin air.

Nian Xialing's face fainted when he remembered that he hadn't told his wife yet. He looked at his eldest son Nian Xiyao who had just walked over and his eyes lit up. He said, "Oh, oh, Madam, I remembered that there is something I haven't dealt with yet. Let Xiyao talk to you. I'll go back to the department first."

Looking at his father who was running away in a panic and his mother who was glaring at him hungrily, Nian Xiyao's foot, which was about to step into the courtyard, stopped in mid-air, with a hunch that what had happened to him was not a good thing.

"Mom, what's wrong?" Nian Xiyao finally stepped into the yard and asked.

"Did you do something hiding from me that caused the Emperor to grant marriage between Shilan and Prince Yong?" Madam Nian said, glaring at her eldest son.

Nian Xiyao felt helpless, looking at Mrs. Nian who knew nothing and almost thought that they were selling their sister to get promoted. He felt even more dissatisfied with his old father's unreliability, and explained everything to Mrs. Nian in a serious manner.

Mrs. Nian was relieved to know that her daughter volunteered. However, when she thought that her daughter was marrying a royal family, she couldn't help but feel a little worried and said, "But Shilan is marrying Prince Yong. What if she is bullied?"

Seeing his mother worrying that his arrogant older sister would be bullied, Nian Xiyao's mouth twitched slightly. With his older sister's personality, it was good enough that she didn't bully others. How could she be bullied by others?

Madam Nian knew what her eldest son was thinking as soon as she saw his actions. She glanced at him and said, "Shilan, you don't know. She is very simple. If she wasn't a little more ruthless, she would be bullied to death."

Thinking about the fact that his older sister inherited the same shallow IQ as his mother, Nian Xiyao began to feel a little worried, but he still had to comfort Mrs. Nian on the surface.

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At the Ministry of Industry, looking at his colleague Nian Xialing who had rushed over overnight, the other subordinate officials who had not yet had time to leave looked at their superior one level higher in confusion. Facing everyone's suspicious gazes, Nian Xialing said calmly: "The recent task has not been completed, and I am still worried. It will not be too late to go back after it is completed."

When the minor officials heard that their superior had come back to finish a work overnight, they all looked at Nian Xialing with admiration. As expected of an important official of the court, Lord Nian had a strong sense of responsibility. No wonder he had reached such a high position. They also wanted to learn from Lord Nian!

The fooled officials all got excited and sat back at their workstations. Nian Xialing, who had originally planned to sleep on the floor after waiting for people to leave, suddenly froze. It was over. He had been fooled too much.

The next day, in the solemn court, Kangxi looked at the officials of the Ministry of Works, led by Nian Xialing, whose dark circles could not be covered even by foundation, and fell into a state of slight guilt and confusion. Could it be that he had given the Ministry of Works too many things to do and made his officials so tired?

But what shocked Kangxi more than Nian Xialing was that Kangxi fell into deeper confusion when he saw the smooth-faced but tall man standing at Nian Gengyao's workstation. Not only was Kangxi shocked, but even those who knew Nian Gengyao well were stunned. Who is this man? This familiar figure and the same robes proved that the baby-faced man in front of him was the General Nian Gengyao, who usually had a loud and rough voice.

Prince Yong looked at Nian Gengyao, who had shaved his beard, in shock. He suddenly understood why his good friend had been growing a beard since they met. After looking at it for a second and feeling a little uncomfortable, Prince Yong turned his head and glanced at Nian Xiyao. He began to wonder: how could there be such a big difference between two people born to the same parents?

Little did he know that Nian Xiyao was also shocked by his brother's true face. He was aware of the dark circles under his father's eyes, but he really wanted to laugh when he saw his brother's face, but he held it back with a distorted face.

Perhaps the least shocked person was Nian Xialing. After staring at his youngest son for a while, Nian Xialing naturally withdrew his gaze. He had not expected that his youngest son had inherited the same face as his grandfather, but also inherited his height. Looking at his youngest son who was a little too strong and had a young face, Nian Xialing complained with disgust in his heart, no wonder this kid always loved to grow a beard.

Perhaps because of the actions of the Nian family father and son, today's court meeting ended quickly in a strange and quiet atmosphere.

Qingyin, who was lying at home, was bored and flipping through the script in her hand. She supported her head with one hand, and the golden hairpin in her bun was swaying gently on her face. She was thinking about her future path. It would be easy to keep the child if she married Prince Yong, but it would be difficult to find a male favorite. There were not many men she met in the prince's mansion, not to mention that when she arrived at the palace, she couldn't just find any man. Qingyin thought worriedly, not knowing that some wild men would automatically fly in to snatch her away like moths to a flame when they discovered the unparalleled treasure.

As she thought about it, Qingyin sighed in worry and asked the man who managed the shop, "How is the man who manages the shop on the west side?"

"The young lady is really amazing. The shops managed by Manager Dai now can be said to make hundreds of taels a day, and the business is booming." Upon hearing this, Dongmei, who was fanning the girl lying on the chaise longue, quickly withdrew her gaze from straying at the young lady's beautiful appearance and said happily.

"So profitable?" Qingyin was a little surprised. You know, those shops only sell food, and they are not high-end. People have limited spending power, and the profit has only been considered to break even.

"Yes, Miss, I don't know what Shopkeeper Dai is thinking, buy one get one free, selling in pairs... People are going crazy trying to buy them, and those shops are busy as hell right now."

Qingyin nodded. He was a talented person. He was a business genius who could think of these tricks in ancient times. No wonder he could successfully run from the countryside to the capital. Since his subordinates were so capable, she, as a boss, couldn't be too stingy. "Dongmei will double the money for Shopkeeper Dai."

"Yes, ma'am."

In Prince Yong's mansion, Yixiu, who had just fought with Ulanara Rouze to become the second wife, had a gloomy look in her eyes. Thinking of the court doctor she had won over saying that the possibility of her getting pregnant in this life was slim, she wanted to drag out that good sister who seduced her sister's husband and whip her corpse again. And Honghui, who left her in her arms, felt like a knife was cutting her heart.

"After Rou left, here comes Nian. Ha, the prince is so heartless." Yixiu covered her head with her hands, as if crying and laughing. Her beautiful face was greatly deteriorated by this distorted expression.

Since my child is gone, they don’t need children either, a hint of cruelty flashed in Yixiu’s eyes.

"Fu Jin" Jianqiu was filled with worry as she looked at her master who had become much more paranoid due to the departure of little prince Honghui.

"It's okay. We have to prepare a big gift for this Nian family."

"Yes, Madam." Jianqiu served Yixiu quietly, as if she didn't understand the viciousness in those words. Only her slightly trembling hands proved that she had understood what her master meant.

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In the fiftieth year of Emperor Kangxi's reign, the wedding of Prince Yong and Qingyin was arranged, and nobles in the capital came to congratulate them. Because she was a concubine, other princes' wives came to congratulate her, which was in line with etiquette and showed their respect for Prince Yong.

Yinzhen, also known as Prince Yong, is no longer a young man of fifteen or sixteen who is getting married for the first time. He is in his prime and holds great power. He calmly toasts with various brothers, guests and friends at the banquet. He is a little impatient in his heart. Even though he heard that Nian Shilan was beautiful, he was not very happy. No matter how beautiful a woman is, what can she do? Thinking of Nian Gengyao who kept forcing him to drink, he was even more angry. He inadvertently revealed a little while drinking. Jiang Feng and Lin Ducheng who were among them saw this with their own eyes, and they looked down on Qingyin.

Qingyin wore a phoenix coronet and bridal robe carefully made by the Nian family. Because the dress was sent by the palace, the Nian family could only spend some time on the accessories, inlaying many rare and beautiful jewels on the phoenix coronet. Thinking of Xiao Kongqing who was crying in the palace and didn't want her to leave, Qingyin couldn't help but smile. This time, Madam Nian also took the body-building pills because of her early preparations, and her health was very good. Songzhi and Dongmei naturally followed her to Prince Yong's palace again.

Feeling the beautiful weight and the constant noise in her ears, Qingyin twisted her neck. The room was now guarded by Songzhi and Dongmei outside, so she could relax for a while. Thinking of this, Qingyin placed her crown on the bed railing and leaned against it to rest for a while.

On the other side, Feng Ruozhao, who was dressed in pink and entered the mansion as a princess, was also sitting in the yard with hopeless expectations. Looking at the narrow yard which was different from the lively one of the day before, her pretty face couldn't help showing some disappointment.

The maid Chen Meng who followed her into the mansion looked at her worriedly, "Master?"

"Forget it. Today is the day when the concubine is entering the palace. There is no way the prince will come. Chen Meng, help me take a bath and rest." Feng Ruozhao said with lowered eyebrows.