Secrets of Yuqing Palace

Yinreng has always been very supportive of Wanyu's ideas.

Finally, the emperor, the empress dowager, the crown prince, and the crown princess jointly discussed the rules for the princesses' upbringing.

First, he found three female tutors from among the concubines for the princesses: one from Manchu, one from Mongolian, and one from Han.

Learn the languages, writing systems, customs, and cultures of various ethnic groups.

Wanyu openly recommended the prince's aunt, Concubine Ping, as a Manchu language teacher.

She also wanted to find something for her aunt to do, worried that her aunt, who had finally recovered from her illness, would become depressed due to long-term loneliness and her health would deteriorate.

Then they recommended Borjigit, the concubine of Xianfu Palace, to be the Mongolian language teacher. She was from Mongolia and had a relatively high status.

Finally, he recommended Concubine Tong to be a Chinese studies teacher.

The characteristics of these three people are very obvious. Among the concubines in the harem today, the three of them are outstanding in their corresponding aspects.

In fact, Mr. Sinology said that Concubine Wang, the mother of the 15th and 16th princes, and Concubine Chen, the mother of the 17th prince, were also very good in this regard.

But their identities make them completely unqualified to teach the princess!

Both of them are pure Han people, one is from the Baoyi Banner and the other is a civilian.

If you count them carefully, the ones who have the ability and status to educate the princesses' talents are none other than these three!

Wanyu, the Crown Princess's second sister-in-law, is actually the most suitable candidate, but she is in charge of the palace and has children, so she is not free on weekdays.

That's why she recommended these three people.

He also asked the Empress Dowager to arrange for masters of etiquette and martial arts.

They are not required to be proficient in both literature and martial arts, but at least they must learn horse racing and archery, and it would be best if they can also whip to make their bodies stronger!

In this era, with poor medical conditions and even weaker health, giving birth is no different from walking through the gates of hell.

Wanyu and the Empress Dowager were discussing the matter with great interest, and the Empress Dowager was also very concerned about the upbringing of the princesses.

It also adds some color to her lonely life.

The old lady was indeed happy, as if she had regained her second spring. Every day when she saw Wanyu go to Ningshou Palace to discuss this matter with her, she was cheerful.

Kangxi was quite satisfied with their arrangements, and expressed his approval and recognition, as well as his expectations for the three female teachers.

He bestowed a large amount of rewards on Concubine Ping and also gave a title to the other two.

Concubine Borjigit of Xianfu Palace was given the title "Xuan", and from then on she was Concubine Xuan.

Concubine Tong was given the title "Xun", and from then on she was Concubine Xun.

When Concubine Nara of the Yanx Palace heard the news, she was so angry that she smashed many porcelain teacups.

The affairs concerning the princess were in full swing in the palace, but what was unexpected was that a big event happened in the Prince's Mansion outside the palace!

Not long after returning to Beijing, at the end of October, the wife of Prince Zhi, Irgen Jueluo, passed away.

Only four princesses and a little prince who was just two years old were left.

Although Wanyu, as the Crown Princess, is naturally in opposition to the Prince of Zhi and his wife, she does not have a very good impression of the couple.

But it didn't stop her from feeling sorry for the woman.

It’s hard work, giving birth to children for men.

After much difficulty in giving birth to a prince, she did not get to see him grow up. Her body was worn down by frequent childbirths and she died young.

The most innocent ones are the five children she gave birth to!

Being born as a princess of the royal family was pitiful, and being a prince, even as the eldest son, was not much better.

With a mama like Nara Fei, his mother was thinking about finding a stepmother for his father before she even closed her eyes. Now that his mother is gone, he is afraid that he will have a stepmother at any time.

Without the protection of their biological mother, who knows what good will happen to these five children?

However, Wanyu could only feel regret in her heart and that was it.

After a not-so-bustling Spring Festival in the capital, at the beginning of the 38th year of Kangxi's reign, the emperor took the empress dowager on a southern tour again.

After learning that the southern tour was going to take place, Wanyu and Fengsheng'e, mother and son, set their eyes on Yinreng.

Yinreng had no choice but to go find Khan Ama.

With the experience of last year's tour to the frontier, Kangxi left Yinzhen in the capital to supervise the country this time.

Considering that his eldest son had lost his wife and became a widower, he took Yinzhen along as well.

In addition to Yinzhen, the brothers Yin'er and Yin'e also stayed in the capital during this southern tour.

One, two, three, five, seven, eight, twelve, thirteen, and fourteen are all brought.

Yinreng had discussed with the ninth and tenth brothers to keep them in the capital.

Yinzhen had always wanted to do business, so Yinreng asked him to start while Khan Ama was away from the capital.

Yin'e did not want to leave his ninth brother and also planned to prepare things for his unmarried wife, so he did not join the southern tour.

The main purpose of this southern tour was to personally inspect river works and encourage farming practices.

So the planned southern tour route was to sail south along the Grand Canal, passing through Sangyuan Town, Zhengjiakou, the Second Lock of Linqing Prefecture, Ligaiwu in Dongchang Prefecture, Guanjiabao in Yanggu, Anju in Jining Prefecture, and Nanyang, ultimately exiting Shandong?

This is also Wanyu's first time to the south in this life.

Although there were various discomforts along the way, it did allow her to gain a lot of knowledge.

It is quite different from the descriptions in usual travelogues.

At least in Wanyu's opinion, it is not as beautiful as described in the books.

She is a modern person who has lived in the 21st century, and she only has one impression of the various facilities and humanities of ancient times.

behind!

It’s really too backward!

The only advantage is probably the good air and beautiful scenery!

It’s like a remote village in my previous life.

Whenever she stops at a place, she takes people with her to walk around and have a look.

Sometimes he would bring Yinreng and Fengsheng'e along, and the three of them would go out together.

But most of the time she was alone.

There's nothing we can do. She has a special identity and can't find anyone to travel with her.

The Empress Dowager's status is even more special, so she would not be allowed to hang out alone.

Almost none of the other princes who were already married had a legitimate wife.

Prince Cheng Yinzhi's wife, Dong E, had just given birth to her second legitimate son less than half a year ago, so she did not come out with them.

The wife of the Fifth Prince Yinqi, Tatta La, was not favored and was not brought along.

Before the Seventh Prince Yinyou's wife Hada Nara left, she was found to be two months pregnant, but she did not bring her with her.

The wife of the Eighth Prince Yinsi, Guo Luoluo, was not pregnant and was favored, but she was domineering and overbearing. Wanyu did not like such a personality, so she naturally would not call her over to let her be an eyesore.

After all, she could only go out and wander around by herself, or wait until Yinreng was free.

Although she felt a little lonely, Wanyu still felt that her trip to the south was worthwhile.

I don’t know when I will be able to leave Beijing next time.

The entire southern tour team traveled for several months and only returned to Beijing when summer was approaching.

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After everyone returned to Beijing, Wanyu heard a piece of news from Xia Chan.

It turned out that not long after the southern tour team left the capital, the second prince Hongyan left for Prince Yong's mansion.

Because of this incident, Concubine Uya in the palace specially summoned Prince Yong into the palace to talk.

After Prince Yong returned home, one month after Prince Hongyan's death, Prince Yong released Concubine Li who was under house arrest again.

"Grounded again?"

After Wanyu recruited her second sister into the palace, she also knew the specific reason.

It turned out that after Uya Gege entered the mansion, she often took advantage of her cousin's relationship to steal favors in the backyard.

She didn't dare to do anything to the wife and concubines for now, but the princesses and concubines in the backyard of Prince Yong's mansion were in a miserable state.

On several occasions, Uya Gege's favor was taken away from Concubine Li.