The Qing Palace Never Meets Spring

Not knowing why the Empress Dowager would ask this, the Fourth Princess replied, "Yes, only the eldest princess born to Lady Li was born in the thirty-fourth year and grew up safely."

Speaking of this, the Fourth Prince's wife also felt somewhat saddened. She asked herself if she had taken good care of each child, but they still couldn't grow up properly, including her own Honghui.

The Empress Dowager nodded, then pointed at Moya and asked curiously, "I see you like this child. How about you take him to your residence to raise for a while?"

"Mama." Before the Fourth Princess Consort could speak, Yi Huan hurriedly said, "How can this be?"

Fifth Princess Consort quickly grabbed Yi Huan, stopping her from saying anything more, and then pulled her outside. Yi Huan didn't dare to be too presumptuous in front of this not-so-close grandmother, and stiffly followed Fifth Princess Consort outside.

"Fifth Sister-in-law, the Empress Dowager loves you the most. Please help me persuade her. If Moyaqi is really taken to Fourth Brother's residence by Fourth Sister-in-law, how will I explain it to my brother and sister-in-law when they return?"

The Fifth Prince's wife pulled her aside and said, "I only ask you, if you were to marry into Mongolia, and the Emperor wanted to raise your child in the palace, would you be willing?"

"Of course I'd like to, but it's different. Fourth Brother isn't... and there are so many children in the palace. Who knows, maybe one day Father will have Thirteenth Brother and the others send Moyaqi to the inner palace."

"Tenth Sister, Father once said that if any member of the imperial family could not afford to raise their daughter, they should submit a memorial to Father, and Father would help them bring their daughter into the palace to be raised. But entering the palace is not easy; it is for future use."

“Of course I know, but what child separated from their mother isn’t pitiful? Besides, Moyaqi is Khan’s own granddaughter. How can she compare to a princess from the imperial family?” Yi Huan said in a low voice.

"Isn't the eldest princess of my elder brother the granddaughter of the Emperor?" Fifth Princess Consort deliberately put on a stern face and said, "Or do you think Fourth Sister-in-law will treat Moyaqi badly?"

"Fifth Sister-in-law, you know that's not what I meant. Fourth Sister-in-law is a kind person." Thinking of Princess Yinzhi's marriage to a distant place, Yi Huan also fell silent.

"Yes, you know that Fourth Sister-in-law is a kind person. Honghui has been gone for several years. Fourth Sister-in-law was injured when she gave birth to Honghui, so she probably won't have any more children. As long as she agrees, she will probably treat Moyaqi no worse than her own daughter. Today, I saw how carefully and meticulously she treated Moyaqi. Her eyes were just like when she treated Honghui."

Besides, even if your brother and sister-in-law found out, they might still be willing to send the child to your fourth brother's house.

Seeing that Yi Huan was no longer anxious, Wu Fujin continued, "Don't be angry about what I'm about to say. Your brother's future is uncertain. He's trapped in the beekeeping alley and we don't know when he'll be able to get out."

This is the first time a prince has been confined by the Emperor. No one knows exactly how he's been confined. The thirteenth prince hasn't been assigned a residence yet and lives in the palace. If the Emperor gets angry, he'll confine him to the beekeeping alley. Do you really want to see your child go there too?

Besides, when she gets married in the future, perhaps the Emperor will be willing to grant her a favor out of respect for her fourth brother.

In earlier years, the rank of an adopted daughter upon marriage could be determined by the title of her adoptive father. This rule was abolished after Kangxi ascended the throne. Therefore, Moyaqi truly became Yinzhen's adopted daughter. If she had not been adopted, Yinzhen could have tried to obtain her rank.

After all, her biological father, Yinxiang, was still a bald prince. If her future marriage was based on Yinxiang's status, Moyaqi would probably only be a county princess.

"I just can't bear to see Moyaqi not by her parents' side at such a young age."

"Doesn't the Empress Dowager think of these things? But she is doing this for Moyaqi's sake. You know she doesn't have much affection for these children, but this time she is willing to stand up for Moyaqi, so we should be grateful."

Tenth sister, this is a good thing. What you need to do is wait for the opportunity to persuade your sister-in-law in the future. Moreover, the Empress Dowager didn't rule out the possibility of your sister-in-law and the others coming out. If they have the opportunity to leave, Moyaqi can still return to their side.

"Listen to me, don't keep a long face, it'll make the Empress Dowager unhappy."

"Fifth Sister-in-law, I know all that you're saying, I just..."

"I understand that concern can cloud judgment."

Inside the pavilion, the Fourth Prince's wife hesitated. Although she liked the child, he was, after all, someone else's child. Raising someone else's child was the easiest way to commit a sin. She wasn't worried about the Empress Dowager or Emperor Kangxi blaming her, since Emperor Kangxi had entrusted his own child to a minister to raise, and when the child died, Emperor Kangxi didn't seem to blame him.

What she was worried about was Qingwan and Yinxiang, especially Qingwan. She understood the Empress Dowager's plan to have her raise Moyaqi. This was a good thing for Moyaqi, but not a good thing for her, nor a bad thing. It was just a bit troublesome, but she admitted that she was still tempted.

This child is different from the other children in the manor. She can treat her well without reservation. Even if she returns to Qingwan and her husband's side in the future, it doesn't really matter. Looking at Moyaqi, who is having so much fun, the Fourth Princess's heart softened again and again.

The Empress Dowager didn't urge her; it was just a spur-of-the-moment decision after she softened her heart. Even if the Fourth Prince's wife really refused, it wouldn't matter.

Finally, after much consideration, the Fourth Princess Consort said, "Thank you for your kindness, Madam."

"Good child," the Empress Dowager beckoned Fourth Prince's wife to come to her side, "I know this matter has put you in a difficult position. You are lonely with your own children. You can raise this child for now, and send him back when Thirteenth Princess returns."

Fourth Princess Consort smiled and said, "How could I not know Mama's good intentions? Besides, as the sister-in-law of the Thirteenth Brother and his wife, how could it be difficult for me to take care of my nephew? Not only me, but the Fourth Prince thinks the same way."

The Fourth Prince often instructed me to take good care of my nephews. They are all my brothers and sisters, so we should be close to them. I imagine the Eldest Princess was very happy to visit us; she has always wanted a younger sister.

Hearing the Fourth Prince's wife's statement, the Empress Dowager was even happier. Although she was not particularly close to the others besides Yinqi, she was getting older and her heart was becoming softer. At the same time, she was also very willing to see them being friendly and respectful to each other, and harmonious with their sisters-in-law.

When Yi Huan returned, she was still a little listless. After paying her respects, she stared blankly at Mo Yaqi. The Fifth Princess nodded to the Fourth Princess. The Fourth Princess knew that she had persuaded Yi Huan, her brows relaxed, and she mouthed her thanks.

The Fifth Princess smiled and chatted with the others for a while. Seeing that the Empress Dowager looked tired, she coaxed her to go back and rest.

Moyaqi, who was grinning foolishly to the side, had no idea that the people in the room had already decided her future for her.

After the Fifth Princess left, she advised the Empress Dowager: "The Tenth Sister is still young. She brought Moyaqi out by herself, but unexpectedly, she found a foster mother for Moyaqi."

Even if I understand that you, Mama, are doing this for Moyaqi's own good, I'm afraid you still feel a little guilty, after all, your thirteenth sister-in-law only has this one child.

Besides, she was worried about her thirteenth brother's accident, and it's understandable that she's having trouble accepting it. "Mommy, don't be angry."

The Empress Dowager just sighed: "I'm old and my heart has softened. If it were before, I wouldn't care. I would only care about Xiao Wu's child. If you can have a child, I will only care about yours."

The Fifth Prince's wife simply smiled and didn't respond.