Secrets of Yuqing Palace

The beauty in front has an exquisite oval face and fair and delicate skin, as if it were mutton-fat jade moistened by autumn frost.

Beneath the curved eyebrows are a pair of affectionate eyes, clear, bright, deep and charming.

Her nose is straight and her lips are like delicate cherries.

Her shiny black hair was combed into a beautiful bun, with a few strands of hair hanging playfully beside her ears. She was like a playful child, gently kissing her fair cheeks from time to time.

At this time, she was carefully introducing the various flowers in the courtyard to the little kid in front of her.

She was wearing a red (pink) cheongsam with colorful butterflies embroidered on the fabric, blending completely into the garden.

As she moved, the butterflies seemed to flap their wings and fly out, fluttering onto the colorful flowers.

When she leaned forward slightly and sniffed the flowers, her face was filled with joy and delight, and you could tell she was in a good mood.

Especially when introducing Feng Sheng'e, her face was full of brightness and publicity, like the most brilliant sunshine in autumn, full of vitality.

Yinxiang stood there, quietly watching the beautiful scene in front of him, with a touch of excitement in his heart.

He didn't even notice that his dear second brother had stopped, and just bumped into him headfirst.

After he realized what was happening, he stopped and looked up at his second brother embarrassedly, and then he saw the teasing and smile in his second brother's eyes.

He stammered, "Second...Second brother."

Just as Yinreng was about to speak, he heard the surprised voice of his eldest son.

"Amma!"

"Uncle Thirteen!"

Feng Sheng'e rushed over like a small cannonball.

Yinreng was quick to act and picked up his son.

Unaxi also saw the direction Feng Sheng'e was running, and heard Feng Sheng'e's call just now, so he naturally knew who those two people were.

So she walked up to the two of them and bowed.

"Your servant, Fucha, greets His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the Thirteenth Prince."

Yinreng: "Get up."

"But is she the daughter of Lord Ma Qi's family?"

Wu Naxi said openly: "My servant father is Fucha Maqi."

Yinreng smiled and said, "The Crown Princess mentioned to me a few days ago that she would invite my cousin from the Fucha family to the palace to reminisce about the past. I didn't expect it would be today."

Unashi: “Yes.”

Yinreng: "Is the Crown Princess in Huaqing Palace?"

Unashi: "The Crown Princess has something to attend to in the palace, so she asked me to take Prince Hongxi for a walk in the courtyard."

Yinreng nodded and put his son down from his arms.

"Your thirteenth uncle and aunt are visiting our Yuqing Palace today. Father wants to talk to your mother about something. Could you please help Father and mother receive your thirteenth uncle and aunt?"

Feng Sheng nodded heavily.

"Don't worry, Father. I will take good care of Uncle Thirteen and Auntie!"

Yinreng smiled lightly, "Okay, then Father will leave them to you."

Yinxiang said nervously, "Second brother~"

Yinreng smiled and said, "This isn't your first time in Yuqing Palace."

"I have something to discuss with your second sister-in-law. You and Feng Sheng'e should entertain Princess Fucha."

"I'll be back soon."

Unashi smiled and nodded.

"Your Highness, please do as you please. I am happy to have Prince Hongxi with me."

Yinreng nodded.

"The Crown Princess is your cousin, so there's no need to be so polite."

Then he looked at Yinxiang beside him meaningfully.

"I'm going to look for your second sister-in-law."

Seeing his second brother striding away, Yinxiang only had time to extend his hand to Erkang.

Feng Sheng was very excited.

Today, not only is his beautiful aunt accompanying him, but his favorite uncle Thirteenth is also here.

He stretched out his two hands, holding a person in each hand.

"Aunt, Uncle Thirteen, Feng Sheng'e will take you to the amusement park."

Unashi asked curiously, "What is the amusement park that Feng Sheng'e is talking about?"

Without waiting for Feng Sheng'e to answer, Yinxiang answered first.

"That's the playground that my second brother and his wife drew up and asked the Ministry of Internal Affairs to build for Feng Sheng'e."

"There are also many novel toys made by the Imperial Household Department."

"The little guy likes it very much."

Feng Sheng nodded in agreement.

"Uh-huh!"

Unashi's eyes were filled with curiosity and excitement.

After arriving at the amusement park, he had more fun than Feng Sheng'e!

At this time, the prince and his wife were in Huaqing Palace, and Wanyu poured a cup of hot milk tea for Yinreng.

"How about it?"

"When Yinxiang saw Unashi just now, did he feel displeased?"

Yinreng took a sip of hot milk tea and felt warm and comfortable in his stomach.

Seeing the gossipy curiosity in the young lady's eyes, he stuffed a piece of cake into her mouth with amusement.

"Do not worry."

"I think Yinxiang is somewhat attracted to that Fucha Gege."

Wanyu didn't believe it: "We've only met once, and you can already tell I'm attracted to you?"

Yinreng tapped her forehead with the book.

"That silly boy is almost crazy looking at the princess."

"He wasn't even paying attention while walking and just bumped into me."

"Don't you think you're a little moved?"

Wanyu exclaimed excitedly: "Really?"

After she spoke, she realized that her voice was a little loud, and she quickly covered her mouth.

"Are you serious?"

Yinreng said with a smile: "How can I deceive you?"

Wanyu chuckled.

"That's good."

"Ma and uncle don't have to worry anymore."

.........

Wu Naxi stayed in Yuqing Palace for three days and then left the palace, taking a nanny from Yuqing Palace with him.

During this period, Yinxiang followed Crown Prince Yinreng to Yuqing Palace twice, and each time he would meet the princess from the Fucha family.

However, Feng Sheng'e was always there, and the management of the palace servants in Yuqing Palace was very strict.

Apart from the people in Yuqing Palace, the only one who knew about this was Kangxi, who listened to the reports on the situation in Yuqing Palace from his subordinates.

Because Feng Sheng'e and the palace maids from Yuqing Palace were there, Kangxi did not think much of it and just thought it was an accident.

The day before Unashi left the palace, Wanyu called him over.

"Unashi, do you know why my sister asked you to come to the palace this time?"

Unashi nodded.

"Unashi will be participating in the general election next year. Mother said that my sister should go to the palace to adapt to the situation and let the palace maid teach her."

Wanyu shook her head.

“That’s just on the surface.”

In the face of Wu Naxi's puzzled eyes, Wanyu told her that her second uncle Fu Cha Ma Qi had submitted a petition for exemption from the selection, but the emperor rejected it.

"Do you understand now?"

Unashi's eyes widened.

"Second sister, what you mean is that during next year's election, I'm likely to be assigned to a certain prince?"

Wanyu: "Not a possibility, but a certainty!"

"Your father and I don't want you to marry the wrong person, so we've chosen a husband for you in advance."

Unashi blushed and asked, "Is it the Thirteenth Prince?"

Wanyu smiled and nodded.

"It is indeed Yinxiang."

"You've seen him in the past few days, so you should have some idea of ​​his character."

"Your mother and I all think Yinxiang is a good candidate."

"So I thought I'd arrange for you two to meet first. If neither of you is interested, I'll look for other candidates."

"If both of you think it's a good idea, we'll find a way for you."

"You will be leaving the palace tomorrow, and I want to ask you what you think."

Unashi stirred her hands around, almost tearing the handkerchief in her hands, before she murmured softly.

"I...I think...he's fine."

Wanyu chuckled and said deliberately: "You are the legitimate daughter of the Fucha family and the only little princess."

"Although marrying into the royal family is unchangeable, we still hope to do our best to allow you to marry the person of your choice."

"We just think Yinxiang is good. If you think he's just average, or not that interested, you can say no."

Unashi immediately shook his head and said anxiously.

"I'm not dissatisfied!"

Wanyu burst out laughing.

"Well, it seems that our Unashi is quite fond of it."

Unashi stamped his foot.

"Cousin~~~"

Wanyu said with a smile: "Okay, cousin, I won't say anymore."

"But when you return to the Fucha family, remember to talk to your mother and mama about this matter so that your father and them will have a clear understanding of it."

Unashi nodded sheepishly.

"Know it."