Secrets of Yuqing Palace

Soon Xia Lu returned from the front yard to the Huaqing Palace in the back yard.

She squatted down and saluted, with a smile on her lips.

"Master, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Master are of the same mind."

"When I arrived, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was discussing the matter of the Tenth Princess with the Thirteenth Master."

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has instructed this servant to reassure the Master and the Concubine, as His Royal Highness and the Thirteenth Master have already reached an agreement."

Wanyu smiled and said, "Okay."

When Unashi heard Xia Lu's reply, he instantly felt relieved.

At this time, in the main hall of Yuqing Palace.

Yinreng and Yinxiang both had serious expressions.

Yinreng said seriously, "Thirteen, a few days ago, Guo Mingqi, a commoner from Pingyao, Shanxi, came to the capital and presented a complaint to Yuan Qiao, the censor of Zhejiang Province, against Galin."

"After accepting the case, Yuan Qiao listed seven charges against Galin in front of Khan Ama."

"In the end, Guo Mingqi was handed over to the Ministry of Justice for trial, and Yuan Qiao was dismissed from his post."

"You should understand that Khan Ama did this not only because Galin is the fourth-generation grandson of He Heli, the founding minister, and Khan Ama's biological son."

"Also because Galin is Manchu, while Yuanqiao and Guo Mingqi are Han Chinese."

"You should know that among the Manchus, Mongols and Hanzhong, the Khan always favors the Manchus the most, followed by the Mongols."

"Among the three flags, the Han Army Flag is one rank lower than the Manchu Army Flag!"

"So, do you still want your tenth sister to marry into the Han army banner, or even marry a Han Chinese?"

"If Tenth Sister marries to Khorchin, with Chunxi around, they can support each other. Khorchin is rich, so perhaps it's no worse than staying in the capital."

Yinxiang shook his head.

"Brother, I understand what you mean."

"But then Tenth Sister will have a hard time."

“No matter how rich Khorchin may be, its material conditions are completely inferior to those in the capital.”

"My eighth sister has already married in Mongolia, and I don't want my tenth sister to marry in that bitter cold place as well."

Yinreng sighed and just gave a reminder.

"Since you've made up your mind, let's do it."

"However, I cannot interfere too much in this matter, otherwise it will backfire."

"Khan Ama wouldn't want me to have too much contact with Han Chen anymore."

Yinxiang was stunned for a moment, then he understood what his second brother meant.

The identity of the second brother as the legitimate son has been supported by many Han officials who insist on the distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children. If the prince proposes to marry the tenth sister to the Han army flag, it may be suspected of winning over Han officials.

Although the Qing Dynasty was ruled by the Manchus, the majority of the population in the entire Qing Dynasty were Han Chinese.

Moreover, his second brother had just reminded him that if Khan Ama wanted to marry a Manchu to a Han Chinese, the candidate for the son-in-law would most likely be a military general, so his second brother should not get involved.

Otherwise, it is very likely that the goal will not be achieved, and the second brother will also be suspected by Khan Ama.

So he nodded to Yinreng and said, "Second brother, I understand."

"My brother will ask my father-in-law for help on this matter and see if he can come up with any good ideas."

Yinreng smiled and said, "Ma Qi is an old fox. He can understand Khan Ama's thoughts the best."

"With him giving you advice, this matter shouldn't be a big problem."

.........

This matter did not take too long.

On August 16, just after the Mid-Autumn Festival, the emperor issued four decrees of enthronement and marriage.

The ninth princess was named Princess Heshuo Xujing and was married to Dorji, Taiji of the Borjigit clan of Khorchin Mongolia.

The eldest daughter of Prince Zhi was named Princess Heshuo and was granted marriage to Dorji Seling, the Taiji of Khorchin in Mongolia.

In October, the wedding took place. Prince Yinzhen of Zhi, Prince Yinzhen of Yong, and the Thirteenth Prince Yinxiang escorted the princess and the daughter of a noble family to Khorchin, Mongolia.

The tenth princess was named Princess Heshuo Dunke and was granted marriage to Sun Chengyun, a first-class man of the Plain White Banner of the Han army. The wedding took place in May of the following year.

Sun Chengyun was the son of General Zhenwu and Governor of Gansu Sun Sike. In the 39th year of the reign of Emperor Kangxi, he inherited his father's title and was granted the title of first-class male.

Not only that, Sun Chengyun has both Han and Manchu ancestry.

Sun Sike had two wives.

Sun Sike's first wife, Su, was the daughter of Dong Su, the commander of the Qingqi army, and gave birth to his eldest son, Sun Chengen.

Sun Sike's second wife, Ji, was the daughter of Princess Aohan Gulun, and gave birth to the next son, Sun Chengyun.

Princess Aohan Gulun was the eldest daughter of Emperor Taizong Huang Taiji. Her biological mother was Consort Ulanara, and she had the same mother as Huang Taiji's eldest son Haoge and second son Loge.

After Princess Aohan got married, she and her husband Bandi gave birth to four sons and one daughter.

Ji was the only daughter of Princess Aohan.

Therefore, Sun Chengyun also has the blood of Aisin Gioro, and his father Sun Sike made great military achievements in suppressing the Rebellion of the Three Feudatories and the Dzungar War. He was a Han military general trusted by Emperor Kangxi.

Kangxi's political tactics are beyond doubt.

Through this marriage, not only was the Sun family further won over, but the loyalty and allegiance of Han officials and generals to the Qing imperial power were also strengthened.

The last imperial edict conferred the title of Heshuo Princess on the second daughter of Prince Zhi, and she was to marry Li Shuao, the great-grandson of Li Yongfang, in September of the 46th year.

The effect of this Manchu-Han marriage is similar to that of the marriage between Princess Dunke and the Sun family.

Li Yongfang's second wife was Nurhaci's granddaughter and Abatai's daughter.

His descendants also have the blood of the Aisin Gioro family flowing in their veins.

Therefore, Kangxi did not choose the candidate for the son-in-law at random.

But these things have nothing to do with Wanyu.

She received good news from her family.

The third brother Shi Liha did a very good job in his tenure. His performance appraisals over the past six years were very good, all rated as excellent.

Sure enough, in December, Yinreng told her the good news.

Shi Liha’s promotion of sweet potato planting in the Guangzhou area was very effective, and he himself used the Haikou port to vigorously develop Guangzhou’s economy, and Guangzhou’s tax revenue doubled every year.

Therefore, he was promoted again to the third rank of Left Councillor of the Provincial Government.

Shi Liha’s current achievements are largely due to the contributions of the Guwalja clan members.

After his uncle Shi Lin, who served as the Governor-General of Guangdong and Guangxi, passed away a few years ago, the emperor transferred his second uncle Shi Tianzhu's son Shi Wensheng from the Governor of Yunnan to the Governor of Guangzhou, and now he has been promoted to the Governor-General of Huguang.

With his great uncle Shi Lin in front and his cousin Shi Wensheng in the back to protect Shi Liha, he was able to move forward smoothly.

Otherwise, the achievements he made might be embezzled by people with ulterior motives, or they might suppress Shi Liha.

It would be extremely difficult for Shi Liha to be promoted from a fourth-rank prefect to a third-rank councilor so smoothly.

This is the importance of having a powerful family as a backer in ancient times!

Shi Liha's promotion is a great thing for the entire Guwalja clan.

But now there are also some things that make everyone feel difficult.

Wanyu's fourth and fifth sisters are old enough to participate in the general election.

It just so happened that the 46th year of the Kangxi reign was another year of general election.

Regarding the election of her two younger sisters, Wanlin brought Ning Chuge to the palace to meet Wanyu for the first time.

Wanyu was still a little curious about her second sister's sudden visit to see her.

Ever since the decree that the two daughters of Prince Zhi were suddenly married, one to Mongolia and the other to the Li family, was issued, the second sister became even more concerned about Ning Chuge's affairs.

Even though Ning Chuge is only ten years old now!

So these days, the second sister has been very close to the Fucha family. She is examining the male candidates in the Fucha family and choosing a husband that both she and Ning Chuge are satisfied with.

So she didn't expect that her second sister would put the matter aside temporarily and come to the palace to see her.