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Chapter 38 Story of Yanxi Palace 9

The Empress Dowager learned that Li Yu was frequently sent by the Emperor to deliver gifts to Erqing, the daughter of Ronggui. She also heard that the Emperor valued Ronggui's unborn child, believing it was his. She thought she had something to hold against the Emperor and wanted him to recall Princess Hengcuo to the capital. Emperor Qianlong was furious. He would not allow anyone to harm his mother's reincarnation. She had died because of him in her previous life, and in this one, he would protect her and ensure her a happy and peaceful life. He therefore ordered the Niangan Bureau to expedite the investigation into whether the Empress Dowager had any connection to the Emperor's death and whether Prince Guo was his descendant.

After ten months of pregnancy, the empress gave birth to a legitimate son, the Seventh Prince. The emperor, overjoyed, issued a general amnesty and immediately named him Yongcong, making him the crown prince. In April, the newly ascended Khan of the Dzungar Khanate petitioned for the handover of Princess Hengti. The empress dowager refused, threatening Erqing's life. Furious, Qianlong ordered the Sticking Bureau to expedite the investigation. Finally, a month later, evidence was found. That night, the lights in Shoukang Palace remained on. The next day, the empress dowager fell seriously ill and remained in seclusion. Princess Hengti married the Dzungar leader, Wadar.

A few days later, Prince Guo was hunting in the suburbs when his horse was startled by a wild animal and he fell and died on the spot. The Empress Dowager learned that he had suffered a stroke. Er Qing smiled when she heard this, knowing that the Emperor must have found out something. She also asked the Secretary to deliver the cotton-padded clothes she had made to the Emperor. She was now seven months pregnant and the baby was due in more than a month. But there was still no news from Fu Heng, and she didn't know how to write a letter home.

One morning, Erqing finished breakfast and prepared for a walk. Suddenly, her water broke, signaling the onset of labor. The attendants rushed Erqing to the delivery room and arranged for a midwife to deliver the baby. The emperor, at his morning court, received the news and ordered Li Yu to dispatch all the imperial physicians from the Imperial Hospital. The concubines were puzzled, and Empress Fucha Rongyin felt the emperor was placing too much emphasis on Fuheng. After the morning court session, Emperor Qianlong prepared to go in person to see what was happening, but was stopped by Yu Hu.

Yu Hu said, "Your Majesty, this is a letter from Ronggui. I'll have you stop me..." Qianlong accepted the letter and ordered the eunuchs around him to retreat. He opened it: "Little Treasure! Don't worry, everything will be fine." Qianlong remained motionless for a long time until Li Yu returned with news that Ronggui had given birth to twins, a boy and a girl. Overjoyed, Qianlong issued an imperial decree promoting Ronggui to the rank of Heshuo Gege.

Rumors circulated in the imperial court and harem alike that Princess Ronggui's birth of twins had brought joy and victory on the front lines. The Emperor, delighted, rewarded the Fucha family, showering Fucha's husband with gifts. A month passed, and the baby was one month old. Fuheng and his companions returned to the capital. On the day of the baby's full moon, Emperor Qianlong secretly left the palace with Li Yu to attend the family's celebration. Upon seeing the Emperor arrive, Emperor Qianlong hurriedly declared, "Princess Ronggui is in poor health. From now on, you will be able to see me without formalities. You are a blessed person..."

Erqing said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace!" After a while, Qianlong gave the jade pendants he had prepared to the two children and left to return to the palace. This time, Fuheng performed great merit and was awarded the title of First-Class Duke. He was also appointed Commander of the Imperial Guard. In this world, Erqing lived to be 92 years old, while Fuheng, suffering from injuries from years of fighting, only lived to be 68. The emperor lived for a long time, and because of Erqing's existence, the Fucha family was always valued. By the time Qianlong was 86 years old, Fucha Ruijin had become the Governor-General of Guangdong and Guangxi and the General of Pinghai.

Er Qing had lived a very comfortable life in this life, basically a state of retirement. When she returned to the system space, Feng Xi asked Ling Lingyi, "Can I go to a martial arts or immortal cultivation world in the next world?"

Ling Lingyi was flipping through the quests when he discovered a mythical world, Journey to the West. Feng Xi quickly asked Ling Lingyi to take it and then went on to the next quest...

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