Dressing as Ziwei makes the Qing Dynasty more powerful

Qianlong looked at Fu Kang'an with admiration, his eyes gleaming with satisfaction. "Well done! You are worthy of being the child I watched grow up. Not only is he handsome, but he is also brave and resourceful, and his character is beyond reproach. I admire your courage in expressing your feelings. In that case, I will give you a chance to pursue the princess. You have made great contributions in suppressing the rebellion of the Mahayana Sect this time. What reward do you want?"

All the ministers present looked at the Fucha family with envy, filled with jealousy. This family was truly wealthy and powerful, and the children they raised were all outstanding individuals, capable of standing on their own. The emperor's tone was even more doting than when speaking to a prince.

Their hearts were filled with bitterness, and they couldn't help but burst into tears. Their own naughty children were still relying on others for power, while other people's children had already become independent and successful. What was the difference between them?

Fu Erkang looked at Fu Kang'an with envy. Their names were similar, and both were favored by the emperor, so many people compared them. He, Fu Erkang, was as handsome as Ziwei, well-versed in poetry and song, and his martial arts skills were also quite impressive. Meanwhile, Fu Kang'an was a reckless man, spending his days fighting and killing in the military camp. Why did the emperor allow him to pursue Ziwei? Was it because he was the one who asked first?

Thinking of this possibility, his eyes lit up, and he puffed out his chest and said loudly, "Your Majesty, I also like Princess Ziwei. Why don't you give me a chance?" Ziwei must like a graceful and talented man like him.

Qianlong was suddenly interrupted, his face somewhat displeased. He was about to speak when the Queen stopped him. After hearing the Queen's whispered words, his eyes lit up and he nodded, saying loudly, "You can pursue the princess, but if anyone dares to hurt her, don't blame me for being rude."

As soon as these words were spoken, the ministers began to think about their own promising sons. Fu Kang'an's face immediately changed. It was all Fu Erkang's fault. He had so many more rivals in love.

Fu Erkang's face was full of smiles. Ziwei was given the title of princess, which was a much higher status than that of a lady. If he married her, he would definitely be promoted to a higher position, and maybe even be given the title of Beile.

Ziwei heard what the Queen whispered to Qianlong, and stared at Fulukang with a strange look. This guy won't be able to jump around for much longer.

When Fu Erkang saw Ziwei looking at him, he quickly straightened his chest and looked back at her affectionately.

Fu Kang'an snorted coldly, bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I do not want any reward. I ask Your Majesty to allow me to serve as the princess's guard and protect her safety nearby."

Everyone looked at him with confusion. What protection did the princess need when she lived in the palace? He just wanted to get the most out of it.

Falcon's smug smile froze, and he also bowed and said, "Your Majesty——"

Fu Heng clutched his chest, truly irritated to death by this shameless brat. This wasn't the right way to chase someone. Didn't he see the princess's expression change? "Your Majesty, what's the point of being happy? Are you going to open your doors wide and give this brat a chance to get something for nothing?"

"Okay!" Qianlong pretended not to notice Ziwei's wink at him, waved his hand and slammed the table, determined to give them the opportunity to develop their feelings.

Fu Heng fainted!

Fu Erkang was so angry that he vomited blood. He said that he was given the same chance to pursue her, but in the blink of an eye, he asked Fu Kang'an to guard him closely. He was playing tricks on him!

In an inconspicuous corner, Concubine Ling was wearing the clothes of a palace maid, but her eyes were fixed on the queen sitting above her.

She is indeed as young as Dongxue and the others said. Not only is her appearance now better than before, but even the stubbornness between her eyebrows has diminished. Is it because of her pregnancy, or has she truly changed? Whatever the case, if she dares to steal my Concubine Ling's favor, I will never let her go easily!

Her eyes were icy cold, like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows. She silently glanced in one direction and then quietly left.

Soon, the banquet finally returned to normal.

However, Ziwei felt incredibly annoyed and almost cursed. The man's gaze was like a burning flame, making her feel uncomfortable from head to toe.

At this moment, a palace maid came up to the Queen with a bowl of medicine in her hand. "Your Majesty, this is a pregnancy-preserving medicine specially prepared for you by the Imperial Physician. Please drink it while it's hot."

The queen smiled and nodded, reached out to take the bowl of medicine, and was about to drink it all.

At this moment, the bowl the queen was holding inexplicably broke in two, but not a drop of the medicine inside spilled out. Shocked, she looked up and saw Ziwei, her face brimming with rage. She quickly approached, grabbed the maid by the neck, and shouted, "Tell me! Why are you plotting to murder the Empress Dowager?"

Upon seeing this, Emperor Qianlong hurriedly asked, "Ziwei, what exactly happened?"

Ziwei pointed to the liquid medicine in the queen's hand and said, "A large amount of safflower has been added to this bowl of medicine, but the smell is masked by other kinds of medicine, so it is not easy to detect."

She had taken safflower many times to promote blood circulation and dissipate blood stasis, and was very sensitive to its smell. Now that she had become a cultivator, her five senses were far more sensitive than those of ordinary people, so even that little bit of safflower flavor could not escape her perception.

Emperor Qianlong was shocked when he heard this and immediately shouted, "Someone, come and get the imperial physician!"

Li Yu hurried forward and took the broken but still intact bowl from the Queen's hand. He glanced at Ziwei in surprise, wondering if she had done all this. After all, her performance just now was truly miraculous.

The Empress's face was as gloomy as the sky before a storm. She had just returned to the palace to learn she was pregnant, but the next moment, she was presented with a bowl of red flowers. Apparently, someone in the harem had been stirring up trouble again while she was away.

Soon, two imperial physicians arrived in a hurry. Without even the chance to greet them, the emperor waved his hand and asked them to examine the empress first. One of them busily felt her pulse, while the other took the medicine bowl and carefully examined it. Then, they swapped positions and continued their diagnosis and examination.

"Your Majesty, there is nothing seriously wrong with the fetus in the Empress's belly. She is just a little tired from traveling so hard recently. She just needs more rest and does not need to take any medicine." An imperial physician respectfully reported to the emperor.

"Your Majesty, this bowl of medicine does contain a large amount of safflower. If a pregnant woman takes this medicine, it will not only cause miscarriage, but may also lead to lifelong infertility." Another imperial physician also reported truthfully.

Qianlong roared and slapped the thick table, causing it to break into pieces in front of everyone, and the food on it was scattered everywhere. "Li Yu, take her away and torture her severely. Make sure to find out who is behind this."

"Yes, I'll go right away." Li Yu was startled and quickly asked someone to take the palace maid away.

The emperor is really powerful now. His martial arts didn’t have such destructive power before. Is it all because of the princess?