Secrets of Yuqing Palace

It was unknown how long it took, until the person in his arms fell asleep, Yinreng carried her and put her on the bed in the inner room, carefully covering her with a quilt.

Then he ordered Zhang Xi to move the documents from the study to the back hall for processing.

He stayed with the young lady for the entire afternoon and didn't dare to leave.

Because the Crown Princess suddenly became emotionally unstable, and her pregnancy was less than three months, the fetus was not stable.

Therefore, the election task fell to Concubine Nara, Concubine Rong, Concubine Yi, and Concubine Xun.

After the beauties entered the palace, Wanyu arranged for the palace maids to be with Unaxi, and also asked Concubine Yi in advance to take care of this cousin.

Wu Naxi and Yinxiang fell in love with each other, and Fuchajia and Wanyu also agreed.

So when the Fucha family hinted that the emperor had taken a fancy to the Thirteenth Prince as his son-in-law, Wanyu also asked Yinreng to mention this matter in front of Kangxi.

Wu Naxi was the cousin of the Crown Princess, and Crown Prince Yinreng was the brother-in-law of the legitimate daughter of the Fucha family. The Crown Prince and his wife had a good relationship, so when Yinreng told this matter to Kangxi, there would be no misunderstanding.

However, Kangxi neither agreed nor rejected it.

He simply called Yinreng to the Qianqing Palace and handed him three sets of information on beautiful girls.

Yinreng was puzzled, "Khan Ama?"

Kangxi wrote in red ink on the memorial on the table and said without looking up, "Take a look first."

Yinreng frowned and picked up the information about the concubines that Liang Jiugong handed to him.

One is from the Crown Princess's cousin, Fucha Unaxi, a Manchu from the Bordered Yellow Banner, 16 years old.

The second one was the daughter of Zhaojia Marhan, the Minister of War. Zhaojia Yueru was a Manchu of the Plain White Banner and was 14 years old.

The last one was from Wanyan Qibuchen, the daughter of Captain Wanyan Luocha, a Manchu from the Bordered Red Banner, 15 years old.

After reading it, Yinreng still didn't understand what his father meant. He turned to look at Liang Jiugong who was standing beside him, and was sure that Liang Jiugong was also confused.

Only after Kangxi reviewed the two memorials did he ask Yinreng.

"What did you see?"

Yinreng asked tentatively, "These three beautiful ladies have outstanding family backgrounds. Are they the candidates that Khan Ama has chosen for his three younger brothers as wives?"

Kangxi did not answer, but simply asked, "There's no need to talk about the daughter of the Fucha family. But does Baocheng know that this Zhaojia family has a sister who married Irgen Jueluo Yiduli?"

Yinreng frowned. He knew that Yiduli married a woman named Zhaojia, but he didn't know it was this Zhaojia.

Yiduli was the grandson of Soetu. Soetu's daughter, Hesheli Wuyunzhu, married Grand Secretary Irgen Jueluo Yisan'a as his stepmother.

This Yiduli was the son of his aunt Wuyunzhu, the third son of Yisan'a, and also the cousin of Yinreng.

Instead of continuing to talk about the Zhaojia clan, Kangxi mentioned another Wanyan clan.

"This Wanyan clan father, Wanyan Luocha, although I demoted him three levels in the past two years for his mistakes, I was quite satisfied with his performance last year. I do not intend to continue to leave him idle."

"Besides, he holds the position of Zuoling and is a descendant of Jin Shizong. The power he represents is not weak."

"I originally thought that since the Crown Princess was here, I would give Ma Qi's legitimate daughter to the Twelfth Prince."

"Zhaojia is referring to Thirteenth Yinxiang. You have a good relationship with Yinxiang. Although Hesheli and Zhaojia can be considered relatives by marriage, they are still two levels apart."

"As for the Wanyan clan, they are a little inferior to the Zhaojia clan, but they are still quite good among this batch of selected ladies. Fourteenth also respects you as her second brother."

"But I see that you want to marry Fucha to Yinxiang, so I'll just give you the information of the three people and let you decide for yourself."

Yinreng was stunned. He didn't expect that Khan Ama would let him decide the marriages of his three younger brothers.

But he understood what Khan Ama meant just now.

He just felt that the Fucha family was already biased towards his line because of the Crown Princess, so there was no need to spend any extra energy to win them over.

Therefore, Fucha Unaxi was assigned to Yinzhen, who posed no threat at all. There was no need to worry about the Fucha family betraying them because of their son-in-law, and it also satisfied the royal family's desire for a marriage alliance with the Fucha family.

He had a good relationship with Yinxiang, who respected him as his second brother, so he introduced Zhaojia to Yinxiang and took the opportunity to win over the Zhaojia clan to his side.

Although he had an aunt and a cousin, there were the Hesheli clan and the Irgen Jueluo clan between them. It could be said that he, the prince, had no connection with the Zhaojia clan.

If the Zhaojia clan could be won over through Yinxiang, it would indeed increase the power of the Eastern Palace lineage.

Wanyan's family background was a little worse. Although he had the support of the old subordinates of the Jin Dynasty, Wanyan Luocha was not a person of outstanding talent.

It refers to Yinzhen, with whom she has a relatively good relationship. Even if Yinzhen does not respect her as much in the future and has other thoughts about her, it will not be too much of a pity.

Although Yinreng understood the meaning of Khan Ama's words, he didn't know whether Khan Ama was really thinking about him or was testing him.

Moreover, thinking of the young lady's intentions and to avoid Khan Ama's suspicion, he did not intend to follow Khan Ama's arrangements.

So he did not hesitate and told Kangxi his thoughts.

He assigned Wanyan to his twelfth brother Yinzhen.

He assigned Fucha to his thirteenth brother Yinxiang.

He assigned Zhaojia to his fourteenth brother Yinzhen.

Kangxi did not expect the prince to make such a decision.

"Have you thought it through?"

Yinreng nodded seriously.

"Yes, Khan Ama, my son has thought it through."

Kangxi looked straight at him and asked, "Do you understand what I just said?"

Yinreng clenched his hands behind his back into fists, but nodded with a smile on his face.

"My son was raised by Khan Ama, so of course he understands what Khan Ama means."

"But I think they are all Khan Ama's subjects, and they just need to serve Khan Ama wholeheartedly."

"I have my Khan father protecting me, why should I bother with such calculations?"

"If there ever comes a day when my position becomes unstable, I think it's because I haven't done something right, or haven't met Khan Ama's expectations, disappointing him."

"If that is the case, I am willing to abdicate and let others take over. I only wish that the Qing Dynasty will prosper and that our Aisin-Gioro dynasty will be forever strong."

Liang Jiugong hung his head tightly.

[His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is becoming more and more outspoken!]

[He even said he wanted to abdicate and let someone else take over, and he's not afraid of punishment from His Majesty.]

[As expected of His Majesty's most beloved son, he dares to say anything. He truly has nothing to fear!]

Kangxi's face darkened, but a hint of satisfaction flashed across his eyes.

He slammed the table, glared, and shouted loudly.

"Nonsense!"

"I personally raised you. If you're not suitable, who else is?!"

"Khan Ama has always had high hopes for Baocheng, and he wanted to consolidate your position, so he made such an arrangement."

Then he sighed and changed the subject.

"I have overlooked the harmonious relationship between you and the Crown Princess. Now that Guarjia is pregnant again, I must consider the Crown Princess's thoughts."

"Since I just said it's up to you to decide, and the emperor's word is final, I will follow your wishes."

"However, I have great expectations for Baocheng. Baocheng, please do not say such things again in the future and make me, the Khan, sad."

Yinreng lowered his head to hide the hint of mockery in his eyes.

Then he bowed respectfully and said, "Yes, son, I understand."

.........

A few days after the election, Kangxi issued an imperial decree to grant the marriage.

The daughter of Zhang Haoshang, the second-rank general of the Plain Yellow Banner of the Han army, Zhang Jia was the second wife of Prince Yinzhen of Zhi.

The daughter of Wanyan Luocha, a captain of the Manchu Bordered Red Banner, Wanyan was the legitimate wife of the 12th prince Yinzhen.

The legitimate daughter of Fucha Machi, Grand Secretary of the Wuying Palace of the Manchu Bordered Yellow Banner, and the legitimate wife of the Thirteenth Prince Yinxiang.

The daughter of Zhaojia Malhan, the Minister of War of the Manchu Plain White Banner, Zhaojia was the legitimate wife of the fourteenth prince Yinzhen.

The legitimate wife will be selected and the wedding date will be set.