Princess Xiangrui in Huanzhu

In comparison, Ao Dun's feelings are more mixed with interests, and even filled with weighing of pros and cons.

"Jia, I don't want to go on. If I were still the good-for-nothing loser I was back then, would you still be willing to be with me?"

After hearing what Ao Dun said, Jia Ya didn't feel anything or disappointed at all. Instead, her eyes lit up.

She was of low status, and she knew from the beginning that there would be no future between her and Ao Dun. Now that she and Ao Dun had a mutual understanding, it was the best ending.

She could quietly watch Ao Dun marry, have children and live happily in the dark. As long as Ao Dun was happy, she would be happy.

And now the person who was always out of reach for me wants to spend my life with me, it's like winning the lottery.

Jiaya nodded excitedly, and suddenly Jiaya fainted, holding her chest.

Ao Dun hugged Jia Ya in panic.

"Someone! Someone!"

Fortunately, Jiaya had just recovered from a serious injury, and the fainting was caused by excessive emotional fluctuations. It was not serious. Ao Dun was relieved.

Ao Dun then went to the study of Prince Ulash. No one knew what the two talked about. All they knew was that there was a fierce quarrel and the sound of broken porcelain coming from the study at that time.

The two parted unhappily. Ao Dun walked out of the study with an expressionless face. After a long while, Prince Ulash came out angrily.

He absolutely could not allow Ao Dun to be with a lowly slave and abandon the noble princess.

As expected, he is the son of a slave, with lowly genes in his bones, which is why he would indulge in depravity and give up his bright future.

Prince Ulash cursed madly in his heart.

"Your Highness! Someone is coming from the palace." Prince Ulash's heart skipped a beat. What was supposed to come finally came, although late.

But Prince Ulash did not have any fluke mentality. After all, Ao Dun was a kid who did things in a high-profile manner, and it was hard for him not to know about it.

At this point, Prince Ulash had no choice but to go to the palace to report.

"Father-in-law."

"Good luck to your Highness. The Emperor has been waiting for you inside for a long time." Wu Shulai smiled as usual, showing no emotion at all.

"Thank you, father-in-law."

"Then please wait for a moment, Your Majesty. I will go and inform you right away."

"Thank you for your help." Prince Ulash had something hidden in his mind and felt guilty, so he was naturally gentle to others.

Wu Shulai came out of the imperial study and nodded to Prince Ulash.

"The Emperor invites you."

Prince Ulash forced a smile and walked towards the imperial study with heavy steps.

Not only Qianlong was in the study, but also Yongqi who was captured as a soldier.

After Yongqi got married and had children, Qianlong ordered him around more frequently, using the excuse that he couldn't be as lazy as before after starting a family and career.

Yongqi was angry but dared not speak out. Fortunately, he had a strong ability to adapt and was now very adept at it. He could even ignore those nonsense memorials without batting an eyelid.

Just like the one in your hand now.

This is the fifth book Yongqi has received this month, and it is still a topic that he has talked about again.

After all the fancy words, the core topic is only one: How is the emperor these days? Is he healthy? How is his life?

It was a long and rambling piece of nonsense, and Yongqi read it patiently a few times before, only to find that it was still a bunch of nonsense.

Yongqi was so angry that he almost rolled up his sleeves to settle the score.

It's already annoying to revise memorials, and you keep saying useless things.

It was seen that Prince Ulash Yongqi just glanced at it and then continued to review the memorials.

Prince Ulash walked in tremblingly and kowtowed to Emperor Qianlong.

"No need for formalities." Qianlong said in a deep voice.

Yongqi took advantage of his free time to look at Prince Ulash and Qianlong.

Why does this atmosphere feel a bit weird?

"I heard that Ao Dun has someone in his heart. Is this true?"

It’s coming, what’s supposed to come has finally come! Prince Ulash’s heart finally died.

Hearing the gossip, Yongqi stopped marking the papers and listened attentively.

"Your Majesty, Jiaya is the personal maid of my son Ao Dun. They have been dependent on each other since childhood and have a good relationship. However, I will never allow Ao Dun's wife to be a humble maid."

Qianlong nodded lightly, no one knew what he was thinking, and Prince Ulash did not dare to disturb him.

Finally, Qianlong stopped writing.

"Prince Wulash, I admire Ao Dun very much, but a gentleman should help others to achieve their goals. Children understand each other, so why should we separate them?"

There seemed to be nothing wrong with what Qianlong said, but it sounded a bit sarcastic.

Strictly speaking, Qianlong did feel like he had been tricked.

You came to the capital with great fanfare to pay homage to the princess and ask for her hand in marriage, but ended up having a tragic love affair with her, right?

To put it bluntly, the emperor's daughter will never have trouble finding a husband. Since you already have someone you love, don't come!

The look on your face when you want everything is really ugly.

However, Qianlong still admired Ao Dun very much. He had seen countless people and could tell whether they were dragons or worms at a glance.

Ao Dun is a man of great ability, and the friendship between Manchus and Mongols does need a bond.

"Prince Ulash, I will give you one more chance. Deal with it quickly within three days." Qianlong said lightly.

Prince Ulash was overjoyed. He thought he was doomed this time, but unexpectedly there was a sudden turn of events.

After three cheers, he left, which was in stark contrast to the heavy steps he took when he came.

Yongqi quietly pricked up his ears and eavesdropped. When he heard Qianlong's questioning, he was overjoyed.

But unexpectedly, Qianlong treated him with such leniency that he gave Prince Ulash three days' notice.

The implication is that if the maid is dealt with, the matter will be over.

Yongqi couldn't believe his ears and was completely stunned.

After Prince Ulash left, Yongqi couldn't wait to speak.

"Father Emperor, it is really unbelievable that Ao Dun concealed these things..."

"Okay, you don't need to say any more, Yongji, you have to know that many things are beyond our control."

"Father Emperor, you know very well that if Seventh Sister marries, she will be a widow forever!"

"So what? It's normal for a man to have three wives and four concubines." Qianlong said nonchalantly.

Yongqi couldn't help but complain inwardly, wondering if the double standards were so obvious.

Qianlong just didn't care about He Jing, and even treated Ao Dun's lover with care. In the final analysis, he didn't care about him.

But to the people he loves, he has another face.

It was a bitter summer some time ago, and Hexi's appetite was not very good. Hexi is the type who loses weight easily if she doesn't eat well.

Qianlong noticed that Hexi had lost a lot of weight during this period, so he specially called Fu Kang'an to give her a good "beating".

Now he only said a few words about Hejing's lifelong event and didn't even care about the outcome.

After all, Hejing is more like a mascot, a symbol of Manchu-Mongolian friendship.