Secrets of Yuqing Palace

Sure enough, the next day Wanyu received confirmed news from Yinreng.

At the first birthday party next month, Honggui and Hongli will hold a ceremony together in Yuqing Palace to celebrate the birth of their first child.

On the day before the one-year-old ceremony, Concubine Mu would take Hongli to live in the backyard of Yuqing Palace in advance.

Ever since the brothers Hongxi and Hongye moved to Nansanso, Dunben Hall and Chengfu Hall have been vacant.

Therefore, Wanyu directly cleaned up Chengfu Palace and planned to let her second sister and Hongli live in Chengfu Palace.

She and Yinreng had agreed that when Hongli grew up, he would be invited to stay in Yuqing Palace from time to time, and Chengfu Palace could be left for him to live in permanently.

Later, Honggui lived in the front Dunben Hall, and Hongli lived in Chengfu Hall, just like Hongxi and Hongye did before.

After Wanyu confirmed that her second sister would bring Hongli to Yuqing Palace for the celebration of her one-year-old birth, she focused almost all her attention on how to decorate Chengfu Palace and paid no attention to anything else.

Instead, it was Prince Yong's Mansion outside the palace.

After hearing what the prince said, Concubine Ulanara asked in disbelief.

"Master, are you saying that the concubine's son, Hongli, will be taken to Yuqing Palace to hold a ceremony for his first birthday together with the crown prince's son, Honggui?"

Yinzhen smiled faintly and nodded.

"My master and my second brother have a good relationship as brothers, and my concubine and my second sister-in-law also have a deep sisterly love."

"Now, our nephew Honggui and our Hongli are also destined to be together. They were born one after the other."

"My second brother specifically asked Khan Ama to grant us a name, so that our Hongli would have a name when he was three years old. He would be the first among all the emperor's grandchildren to have one."

"This time, my second brother felt that the two brothers were destined to be together, so he suggested that Hongli go to Yuqing Palace to hold the one-year-old ceremony with Honggui, and Khan Ama agreed."

Fu Jin Ulanara clenched her palms, and her nails pierced her palms so hard that it hurt so much that she could not bear the injustice and resentment in her heart.

Now that Li, the person she hated the most, and Hongyan, the person she loathed the most, had been dealt with, Ulanara turned her attention back to the concubine.

Especially now that the concubine has given birth to a prince, and this prince is so favored, Ulanara feels unprecedented pressure!

She felt that if she continued to let it go, the concubine would sooner or later attack her, and by then she might not be able to protect her position as concubine!

Although there was no precedent of a concubine being promoted to the main wife in the Qing Dynasty, before the Qing Dynasty entered the Pass, a concubine was not much different from a wife and was actually also considered a wife.

In addition, the concubine not only has a powerful family behind her, but also has the support of the prince and his wife. The most important thing is that the concubine now has a son who is very much loved and valued by the Fourth Master.

Once the wife is deposed, it is possible that the concubine will be promoted to the main wife!

【no! 】

[We can no longer let Concubine Mu develop like this! ]

Thousands of thoughts flashed through her mind. Looking at the prince who was in a very good mood at the moment, Ulanara became more determined in what she thought.

So she stepped forward and said with some embarrassment, "Master, have you forgotten the Sixth Prince from Qiushui Garden?"

"Sixth Prince and Hongli Prince were born on the same day."

"If Hongli goes to Yuqing Palace on the day of the first birthday, what should be done with the Sixth Prince's first birthday banquet?"

Yinzhen frowned and asked, "It doesn't matter if Xiaoliu and Hongli are held separately. It's not like we haven't held a one-year-old celebration before. Why do you ask this?"

Ulanara sighed and said, "My lord, Hongli is going to Yuqing Palace to hold a one-year-old celebration. As his father and legitimate mother, you and I must go together."

"So, how about Sixth Prince's one-year-old celebration?"

"Originally, if I were not here, Sister Guaerjia, as a concubine, would have experience as a housekeeper."

"You can take over the Sixth Prince's one-year-old celebration at the mansion in my place, but Sister Guaerjia is Hongli's biological mother and the Crown Princess's elder sister."

"We must go to Yuqing Palace to attend the two princes' one-year-old celebration."

"Without me and Sister Guaerjia to take charge of things, how will Sixth Prince's one-year-old celebration be held?"

After hearing what Fu Jin said, Yinzhen frowned.

Ulanara glanced at Prince Yong, who was frowning in thought, and continued tentatively.

"I have been thinking about how to arrange the first birthday banquet for Hongli and Sixth Prince. I have always thought that Hongli and Sixth Prince are brothers."

"Since they were both born on the same day, I thought it would be best if they held their first birthday celebrations at the same time."

"How about I talk to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince..."

Before she could finish her words, Yinzhen interrupted her with a wave of his hand.

"Since Fu Jin feels that there is no one in the mansion who can take charge of organizing the Zhua Yi banquet for Xiao Liu, then Fu Jin will stay in the mansion."

"When the time comes, Master and Lady Guarjia will take Hongli to Yuqing Palace."

"You stay at home to host Xiaoliu's one-year-old celebration."

Ulanara looked up at Prince Yong Yinzhen in disbelief.

"Master..."

"I am Hongli's biological mother. If I don't participate in Hongli's one-year-old celebration, wouldn't that be inappropriate?"

Yinzhen said nonchalantly, "What could be wrong with that?"

"Two princes in Prince Yong's mansion are going to hold a one-year-old celebration."

"Guarjia is Hongli's biological mother. It would be bad if she didn't attend."

"Hongli was born to a concubine, and the celebration was held at Yuqing Palace. As a father, I'm bound to be partial to Hongli."

"But Xiaoliu is my son, and I won't let him down. It's just right for you, his legal mother, to stay and host the one-year-old celebration for Xiaoliu. I will also prepare some rewards for Nianhulu."

Ulanara's expression twisted for a moment.

But the prince is the master of the entire palace, and even if she is his concubine, she cannot go against his wishes.

She gritted her teeth, suppressed the jealousy and anger in her heart and agreed.

She smiled gently and kindly.

"Yes, I will obey my master."

"I will host the Sixth Prince's one-year-old celebration banquet in a grand manner."

"We will never let our Sixth Prince and Princess Niuhulu suffer even the slightest injustice."

Yinzhen patted her hands and nodded with satisfaction.

"I am at ease with Fu Jin's work."

Ulanara smiled shyly.

"As the prince's wife, I must take care of the backyard for him and not let him worry."

Yinreng nodded slightly, then ordered, "Su Peisheng."

Su Peisheng came in from outside and bowed, saying, "Your servant is here."

Yinzhen: "My Lord remembers that there was a throne screen in the storeroom with a red sandalwood frame and inlaid jade peony flowers."

Su Peisheng: "Yes."

Yinzhen ordered him, "Go and bring that screen here to add some elegance to Fu Jin's room."

Su Peisheng: "I'll go right away."

The concubine knelt down in surprise and said, "Thank you, my master, for your consideration."

Yinzhen helped her up.

"Fujin has worked hard to take care of the inner house for so many years, this is what you deserve."

Ulanara grabbed Yinzhen's hand, feeling very sweet in her heart.

Prince Yong had dinner in his wife's main courtyard. Just when Ulanara was about to ask the prince to stay overnight, Yinzhen spoke first.

Yinzhen put down the tea he was using to wash his mouth.

"It's getting late, Fu Jin should go to bed early."

Fu Jin hurriedly asked with concern: "It's so late, Your Majesty, are you still attending to official business?"

Yinzhen stood up and straightened his sleeves.

"I'm going to Jinglan Courtyard to see Hongli."

"Also, let's talk to Concubine about Hongli's celebration of the first birthday."

"Fujin, go to bed early. I will come to see you again in a while."

Ulanara forced a stiff smile on her face.

"Yes."

"I will see you off, sir."

Then he watched Prince Yong leave the main courtyard and head towards Jinglan Courtyard without looking back.

After returning to the house, seeing the peony screen that Su Peisheng had sent not long ago, Ulanara couldn't help but want to hit it with the teacup on the table.

After taking a deep breath, Ulanara said with a stern look in her eyes, looking at Madam Hu's worry.

"Arrange for someone to tell Princess Nianhulu that Prince Hongli is going to Yuqing Palace to hold the one-year-old celebration banquet, and that the prince will be there that day."

"They both gave birth to a prince, and held their one-year-old celebration on the same day. I don't believe that Niuhulu can swallow this!"

Madam Hu nodded seriously.

"I'll go right away!"