Secrets of Yuqing Palace

Gerletana also gave Yin'e a lot of good things.

Even the future father-in-law, Prince Wuerjin Galapu, prepared many gifts for Yin'e, the outstanding future son-in-law.

Among them were two Ferghana horses raised by the right wing banner of the Abagai tribe, and ten high-quality horses.

In addition, a lot of cattle and sheep were also sent to him so that he could eat fresh beef and mutton from the grassland at any time when he was in the capital.

There are also many high-quality leathers and medicinal materials.

During this trip to the frontier, Yin'e can be said to be the person who gained the most among the group except the emperor!

Seeing that Yin'e and Gerletana really got along well, and that Prince Urjin Galapu also valued this son-in-law, Yin'er was finally relieved.

Anyway, they all support the second prince and have no other ideas. The marriage was also the idea of ​​Khan Ama, so let her be a Mongolian concubine.

Speaking of which, the Tenth Master married a really good wife. She has an outstanding status and has the support of Mongolia behind her. From now on, anyone who sees the Tenth Master will have to give him some face!

This tour outside the Great Wall ended successfully.

It was already October when everyone returned to Beijing with the imperial carriage.

As soon as he returned to Beijing, Kangxi issued an order.

A thorough investigation was conducted in the Ministry of Internal Affairs regarding the maids and dowry maids of the princesses, especially the maids who had married into Mongolia but had returned to Beijing due to the death of the princess.

Because the emperor had been outside the Great Wall before, even the servants of the Imperial Household Department, who were always well-informed, did not receive timely information about what happened outside the Great Wall.

In addition, Kangxi ordered a strict investigation as soon as he returned to the palace, which really caught everyone off guard.

When searching the homes of the maids who returned to Beijing, they found many dowry items of princesses who had married into other countries, and the result was clear.

After further severe interrogation, Kangxi finally understood the twists and turns behind the princesses' marriages.

That is why he was extremely angry towards those royal servants who dared to commit crimes and offend the majesty of heaven!

Moreover, if you pull out a radish, you will also bring out the dirt. The dowry nanny has problems, and the nanny who takes care of the princess is even more bullying.

They were brought up since childhood when they were serving the princesses, and taught them to be weak and submissive and not dare to refute, which made it easier for the maids who came with the princesses to take action later.

It's like a complete chain. Those dogs and slaves have been brainwashing and making moves on the princesses' lives since they were sent to serve and take care of the princesses from the moment they were born!

Kangxi, who had already been angry on the grassland, originally thought that that was the most infuriating thing, but he didn't expect that there would be something in the palace that would make him even angrier!

So after he had angrily drunk a few cups of tea, he ordered Liang Jiugong to check all the unmarried princess maids in the palace.

It can be said that except for the five princesses who were raised by the Queen Mother, few of the servants around the other princesses were clean!

Even the Fifth Princess had a few servants arranged by Concubine Wu Ya.

Although they did not dare to openly seize the princess's property and exploit her, they would always report losses for various reasons and then take some of the rewards the princess received.

The princess trusted these people even more because they were arranged by her biological mother.

Kangxi directly ordered that not only the houses of these slaves be confiscated, but also these dogs of slaves be executed, and they would never be allowed to raise flags again, thus directly cutting off their and their families' paths to success!

As for the upbringing of the princesses, Kangxi no longer dared to follow the old practice.

Otherwise, not only would it fail to promote the friendly alliance between the Qing Dynasty and Mongolia, but the Qing Dynasty’s most powerful figures would die one after another in the frontier!

As the Crown Princess, Wanyu gave Kangxi a lot of practical suggestions on the matter of educating the princesses.

The princess was married to the bitter and cold Mongolia, so her physical condition was the most important thing. She definitely couldn't stay at home all the time.

And in Mongolia, many people don't even speak Manchu, let alone Chinese.

So what’s the point of the princess learning so many poems, songs, calligraphy, chess and paintings?

Did you have irrelevant communication with your husband when you arrived in Mongolia?

Today I wanted to tell you that the cows in the tribe gave birth to a few more calves, but you didn't care at all. You even wanted to discuss poetry with me that I couldn't understand at all?

Not only does it fail to promote the relationship between husband and wife, but it also makes both of them lose the desire to communicate.

The princesses who married into Mongolia were entrusted with an important mission.

They need to learn Manchu and Mongolian culture. They are married to Mongolia. If they don’t even understand the basic Mongolian tribal structure, customs, and etiquette culture, how can they better integrate into tribal life?

They also had to learn horse riding and archery skills. The Mongolian tribes mainly lived a nomadic life, and horse riding and archery were important survival skills for them.

This was not only to allow them to adapt to the Mongolian way of life, but also to show the bravery of the royal princesses and respect for Mongolian culture.

They also need to develop their ability to adapt to life. The living conditions in Mongolia are very difficult compared to those in the palace.

They have to learn to adapt to different climates, living environments and diets. If they can't even get used to the simplest living and diet, and often get sick due to acclimatization, it would be strange if they could live long.

What matters most is their political landscape.

The princesses and ladies who were married to Mongolia were basically princes and nobles of relatively high status in the Mongolian tribes.

In Mongolia, women are able to hold power, and both men and women admire the strong!

They are not just vassals of men. The stronger their abilities, the more say they have in the tribe.

The higher their status, the more they can achieve the goal of marriage between Manchus and Mongols and promote harmonious coexistence between Manchus and Mongols!

They need to learn how to deal with disputes within the Mongolian tribes and improve their own vision and voice.

In Mongolia, there are conflicts of interest among many tribes.

The princess must learn to coordinate conflicts between tribes and maintain regional stability without affecting the overall relationship between Manchuria and Mongolia.

When necessary, Mongolian political information was conveyed to the imperial court, and the imperial court's policies and attitudes were also conveyed to the Mongolian tribes.

When it comes to trade, border issues between the Qing Dynasty and Mongolia, they need to act as a glue in the Manchu-Mongol relationship.

Although they may not be the final decision makers, they can play a buffering and coordinating role in the communication between the two parties and reduce the occurrence of conflicts.

They need to constantly strengthen their own abilities and enhance their value in the relationship between Manchuria and Mongolia!

Only by strengthening yourself can you completely break out of the chess game and transform yourself from a chess piece into a chess player.

This is Wanyu's selfish desire. She hopes that these princesses can become herself, rather than being a pawn manipulated by the superiors on both sides!

Among the princesses who were married off to foreign countries in the Qing Dynasty, the one Wanyu admires most is Princess Kejing, who got married last year and is the famous Princess Haibang in history!

Although she had not yet shown her prowess at this time, she was the Qing Dynasty princess who impressed her the most because of her achievements.

Among Kangxi's daughters, there were no legitimate princesses.

Only Princess Rongxian, the daughter of Rongfei, was canonized as Princess Gulun by Emperor Kangxi because of Emperor Kangxi's love and appreciation, as well as the ability of her husband's family.

The other several Princesses of the First Rank were all canonized as Princesses of the First Rank after Emperor Yongzheng ascended the throne, either because of the emperor's grace or commendation.

But only Princess Kejing, through her own ability, gradually gained power in Khalkha, wielding influence in both the south and north of the desert, and was then canonized as Princess Gulun by Emperor Yongzheng.

If possible, Wanyu hopes that these princesses can become like Princess Kejing and hold real power in the Mongolian tribes.

Even in the Qing Dynasty, when women had the lowest status, they could live a happy life.