Princess Xiangrui in Huanzhu

"Greetings to the Empress Dowager." Qianlong stood respectfully in front of the Empress Dowager. He was a well-known filial son and often came to pay his respects to the Empress Dowager and showed concern for her health and living conditions.

Old Buddha rubbed her frowning brows. The weather had been getting warmer recently, and she felt a little unwell, often feeling exhausted.

"The emperor is thoughtful." The old Buddha said with a smile, her eyes full of satisfaction. The luckiest thing in her life is to have a filial and good son. With her son, she enjoys all the glory and wealth.

This son was not only filial but also smart and wise. He helped her rise from an unpopular concubine to the honorable empress dowager she is today.

She felt that her life was not lived in vain, and her heart was filled with pride and satisfaction.

"Don't say that, Empress Dowager. This is what a son should do." Qianlong said modestly, with a gentle smile on his face. As the ruler of a country, he knew that he had a great responsibility, but at the same time he had to set an example and rule the world with filial piety. Therefore, he never slacked off in caring for Empress Dowager.

In this regard, Qianlong did an impeccable job.

The old lady nodded lovingly, with a satisfied light in her eyes. But at this moment, she suddenly started coughing violently, "Ahem..."

Seeing this, Aunt Gui hurried forward and handed a cup of warm water to the old Buddha. The old Buddha took the cup, took a sip, and then stopped coughing.

Qianlong's face suddenly turned gloomy. He frowned and asked sternly, "What's going on? Why is the Empress Dowager in such a bad condition? How are you servants supposed to serve her?"

Everyone was so frightened that they fell to their knees and begged for mercy in unison: "Your Majesty, please calm down. Please forgive me!"

"Ahem..." The old Buddha couldn't help but cough a few more times, "Your Majesty, don't worry. This is an old illness of mine."

The root of disease left over from the past.

When the Empress Dowager was in the palace, she was not very favored and had been bullied. Later, after Qianlong was born, she was quite liked by Kangxi, and Yongzheng also gradually paid attention to them. Her situation gradually improved.

It was common to be taught a lesson while kneeling on the ground in the middle of winter, and it was an old habit that was formed during this time.

When Qianlong heard what the Empress Dowager said, the anger on his face dissipated a little.

"It's my son's fault. I made the Empress Dowager tired."

Recalling the bitter past and thinking of the sweet past was a trick often used by the Empress Dowager, so Qianlong was also very respectful to her.

"It's all in the past. Now those people are either dead or gone, and I am the only one laughing to the end." A smug smile appeared on the corner of the old Buddha's mouth.

But it was just a passing mention.

"This time I came to ask the emperor to discuss something with you." The old Buddha turned the page and started talking about the main topic of today.

"Please speak, Madam Empress."

"I heard that General Yue has returned to Beijing."

This matter has been talked about in Beijing recently.

Speaking of Yue Wenli, he is also a legendary figure. It is rumored that Yue Wenli is a descendant of the Yue family, but it is not known whether it is true or not.

But it is a fact that Yue Wenli came from a humble background, and even though he was a descendant of Yue Fei, his family had fallen on hard times.

Yue Wenli relied on his own talents to rise from a small soldier to the famous General Yue. Who can not say that he is amazing?

"That's right." Qianlong nodded, but was a little confused about what this had to do with Yue Wenli.

The old lady coughed a few more times before she calmed down and slowly stated her purpose.

"General Yue's only daughter, I remember she is old enough. I want to find a matchmaker for her."

Qianlong was stunned. You know what, he had actually thought about this matter. Of course, it wasn't something he, an old man, wanted to do.

Over the years, he gradually faded away from this idea and hoped that Yongqi would take over as soon as possible, but the opposite happened.

Because of Yue Wenli's special status as a general in charge of military power, the issue of his two children's marriage became particularly sensitive and important.

The sudden mention of this topic by Empress Dowager Cixi made Qianlong suspicious. Who was she trying to matchmake with? This sudden move made Qianlong, who was suspicious by nature, wonder if someone was secretly plotting something. After all, in the palace where the power struggle was fierce, any disturbance could have hidden meanings.

Now, Qianlong only hopes to get through this period smoothly and complete the transfer of the throne smoothly. He will never be lenient to those who try to stir up trouble and undermine stability. Therefore, when he heard the old Buddha mention this, Qianlong's eyes instantly became sharp and his face became gloomy.

He thought to himself: Who is this ignorant guy who dares to make such a move at this time?

No one knows a son better than his mother. The Empress Dowager keenly captured the change in Qianlong's eyes. Although it was only for a moment, she immediately understood that Qianlong was angry.

So, the old Buddha hurriedly explained: "Emperor, this is just a little selfish of mine. Please don't make random guesses, and don't involve other people."

After hearing this, Qianlong's expression eased a little and he said, "Your Majesty, you are too serious. I am worrying too much."

"It's like this, Yongqi is a kid..."

Qianlong was stunned. If the Empress Dowager hadn't mentioned it, he would have really forgotten that he had such a son.

It is clear to everyone that Yongqi was his only choice as successor.

And since Yongqi disappointed Qianlong time and time again and was finally imprisoned by Qianlong, he deliberately forgot Yongqi's existence.

The reliance on and efforts put into his cultivation in the past were not false, and Qianlong was also very disappointed with his son.

As soon as the Empress Dowager saw Qianlong's expression, she knew that he must have forgotten his son and went to Java.

I couldn't help but sigh secretly in my heart.

She has grown older and has become a lot softer-hearted. She remembers these grandchildren very much and feels sorry for Yongqi.

Although she also loved the current designated heir Yongqi, she had not forgotten Yongqi. Especially as time passed, she became more concerned about this disappointing grandson.

Qianlong was stunned for a moment before he realized what the Empress Dowager was planning.

But Qianlong's first reaction was to refuse. Yue Wenli was now in his prime, and letting his only daughter marry a confined prince, wouldn't this be making an enemy?

Yue Wenli has a bad temper. If he knew about this, he would probably throw a tantrum in the imperial study.

Add to that his wife, and Qianlong felt overwhelmed at the thought of her. He felt dizzy just thinking about it.

But Karl Lagerfeld was obviously interested.

Although her grandson was incompetent, the protective old lady still secretly wanted to find a woman of noble status for her once most beloved grandson.

It is worth mentioning that Xinrong has been dead for a year.