Secrets of Yuqing Palace

Thirteen years passed by in a flash.

In September of the 30th year of the Kangxi reign (lunar calendar), the capital was in the season of deepening autumn.

The red leaves are like fire, and the yellow leaves are like gold, dotted in every corner of the capital, contrasting with the quaint bluestone roads, mottled city walls, and palace houses with flying eaves and pointed corners, forming a series of moving pictures.

In the early morning, a thin mist shrouds the entire capital city as it wakes up in the morning light. The ancient trees, watered by the dew, appear even more vibrant.

The sunlight was no longer as scorching as in summer, but became soft and warm, shining on the city walls, reflecting a golden glow.

At this time, on Dongzhimen Inner Street in the capital, in Guwaljia Mansion.

The second wife, Fu Cha, looked at the housekeeper beside her.

"Madam Dai Jia, can you send a maid to check if Wanyu has been cleaned up?"

"Come find me when you're done packing. We should set off now. Don't miss the time."

Aunt Dai Jia bowed and replied, "Don't worry, Madam."

"This old servant will arrange for Bai Shao to go and see how the Third Lady is preparing."

Soon, Shi Wanyu appeared in front of everyone wearing a light and gentle ancient green Manchu dress.

The collar and cuffs of the Manchu dress are trimmed with delicate piping, and a few orchid buds are embroidered on the body of the dress.

The hem of her cheongsam fell gently, swaying with her steps like rippling water.

She had her hair styled in a simple bun, dotted with a few tiny emerald green pearl flowers, sparkling with a faint light.

There is a wisp of bangs on her forehead, hanging down gently, which sets off her beautiful and pretty face without losing the girl's playfulness and liveliness.

She wore a pair of small pearl earrings on her ears, which swayed gently with her movements, emitting a warm luster.

She wore a delicate white jade bracelet on her wrist, the jade was as smooth as fat, complementing her skin.

On her feet were a pair of embroidered shoes with a few green plum blossoms embroidered on the uppers.

She walked slowly with her maid beside her, like a touch of green vitality in the bleak autumn, fresh, elegant and eye-catching.

Seeing that Fucha was already waiting for her, she hurriedly took small steps and walked forward affectionately to hold her arm.

"Mother, my daughter is here."

Fu Cha touched the hair on her forehead lovingly, "My daughter is so beautiful today."

Hearing her mother's praise, Shi Wanyu smiled sweetly.

"Now that we're ready, shall we set off?"

Shi Wanyu frowned slightly and asked, "Why aren't my aunt and second sister here?"

As Fucha walked, she said, "Early this morning, your aunt sent someone to deliver a message."

"Your second sister caught a cold last night and is feeling unwell. Your eldest aunt has to stay at home to take care of your second sister, so she won't be going to Huguo Temple with us."

Shi Wanyu nodded obediently, then asked with concern: "How is Second Sister's health? Should I go see Second Sister before leaving the house?"

Fucha shook her head slightly.

"No, your aunt said it's nothing serious, just a slight cold."

"Let's go. We'll be at Huguo Temple soon. Please pray for your second sister and ask the Buddha to bless her with a speedy recovery."

"Okay, my daughter will listen to you."

Then the group quickly walked out of the gate of Guwaljia Mansion.

At this time, there was already a carriage waiting at the door.

Seeing their masters leaving, the guards in the mansion immediately saluted respectfully in front of the carriage, waiting for the two female masters to get on the carriage and set off.

Shi Wanyu was very much looking forward to the opportunity to go out.

Although she was lucky enough to be reincarnated as a Manchurian lady and could occasionally go out for a ride or meet friends, she still had to have her family with her.

Unlike Han women, they are almost unable to leave the house after they are born.

But it is not as free as in later generations, where people can do whatever they want!

You can imagine how stuffy it is.

But if she were to choose now, she would still prefer to be Shi Wanyu, who is loved by her family and happy now, rather than the poor orphan in the future.

Even if she has a golden finger, she won't change it!

Having lived in the Qing Dynasty for more than ten years, her family's love for her was genuine.

However, she had memories of later generations, and the Guwaljia Prefecture was still somewhat complicated.

She is now the legitimate daughter of the second branch of the Guwaljia Mansion of the Zhengbai Banner of the Han Army.

It is a relatively famous branch of the Guwalgiya clan. The Crown Princess of the deposed Crown Prince Yinreng in history was from this branch.

And this Crown Princess Guaerjia was her cousin, Shi Wanlin, the second lady of the Guaerjia Mansion.

They were the only two legitimate princesses in the Guwaljia Prefecture, one from the eldest house and the other from the second house.

And because Wanlin is only one year older than Wanyu, the two sisters grew up together and are almost inseparable, so they have a very close relationship.

The person in charge of the mansion is the old man, Wanyu's Mafa and her husband Shi Huashan.

Shi Huashan married two noble ladies from the royal family, both of whom were princesses.

His first wife was Nurhaci's fifteenth son and the third daughter of Prince Yu Duoduo.

After giving birth to her eldest son Shi Wenbing, she died less than a year later due to physical injuries.

After the death of his first wife, he married a second wife, Wanyu's maternal grandmother, now the old lady in the mansion, Jueluo.

This concubine was the eldest son of Emperor Taizong Huang Taiji and the fifth daughter of Prince Su Haoge.

It was only several years after she married Shi Huashan that she gave birth to Shi Huashan's second son, Shi Wenzhuo.

That is Wanyu’s father.