Princess Xiangrui in Huanzhu

When the Empress Dowager mentioned this, Qianlong recalled some unpleasant memories and his face suddenly darkened.

At that time, Yongqi burst into tears and begged Qianlong to spare Xiaoyanzi. Although Qianlong was already disappointed with his son, he still couldn't help feeling sad.

Yongqi's behavior always pushes his limits.

Xinrong died during childbirth of his child, and his beloved Xiaoyanzi also died during childbirth, but none of this won Yongqi's love.

Maybe there was, at that moment, but this love was soon completely defeated by Xiaoyanzi's tears.

Qianlong's heart was full of regret and helplessness. He once had high hopes for Yongqi, regarded him as the future successor, and cultivated him wholeheartedly.

However, fate played a big joke on him. Yongqi was completely destroyed by a crazy swallow who came out of nowhere.

At this moment, Qianlong felt extremely lost and frustrated, as if everything had come to nothing.

His thoughts gradually drifted away, and vague fragments of memory kept emerging in his mind.

The time he had spent with Yongqi now seemed so distant and strange. He could not help but fall into deep thought, trying to recall the son he had once been proud of, but he found that his memory seemed to be broken and he could no longer clearly outline Yongqi's appearance.

"Emperor? Emperor!" The old Buddha's voice suddenly sounded, interrupting Qianlong's thoughts. He suddenly came back to his senses, realized that he had lost his composure, and quickly apologized to the old Buddha: "Empress Dowager, I was distracted just now, please forgive me."

The old Buddha frowned and said unhappily: "What's wrong with you? You can't even hear me talking."

Qianlong smiled awkwardly and explained, "Madam, I just suddenly remembered some past events, so I was a little absent-minded."

The old Buddha nodded thoughtfully, and then asked: "Are you thinking of Yongqi?" Qianlong's face changed slightly, and after a moment of silence, he replied: "Yes, Empress Dowager, why did you suddenly mention Yongqi?"

Qianlong couldn't help but wonder whether it was Yongqi's own idea or someone was plotting something?

If this was what Yongqi meant, Qianlong would feel a little relieved. At least Yongqi wanted to work hard to change the status quo. Even if Yongqi no longer had the opportunity to compete for the throne, Qianlong did not want his son to be wasted like this.

If there is someone with ulterior motives... Qianlong's eyes suddenly became harsh. He would never allow anything that would endanger the stability of the government to happen!

The old Buddha sighed and said slowly: "Yongqi is your biological son after all, and also my grandson. I am old, and I always think of the past. I don't know why recently, I always think of Yongqi's childhood, and I feel very uncomfortable in my heart."

Qianlong's mood also became heavy, he knew that the old Buddha had always loved Yongqi. Although Yongqi made an unforgivable mistake, in the eyes of the old Buddha, he would always be a child.

"Emperor, Yongqi is your child after all! He already knows that he has done something wrong." The old Buddha said earnestly. Although Yongqi is no longer destined to be the emperor, it does not mean that they have to give up on him completely.

She hopes to give Yongqi a chance to reform and get back on the right track.

At least drive that swallow out!

Qianlong was silent for a long time, feeling very conflicted. In fact, how could he be willing to treat his own son like this? It was just that Yongqi had disappointed him again and again, which made him feel heartbroken.

Thinking back to the last time he saw Yongqi, it was when Xinrong died, and Yongqi pleaded with him for Xiaoyanzi. At that time, Yongqi's eyes were full of determination and persistence, as if Xiaoyanzi was the only one in the world. Qianlong remembered that he was moved by Yongqi's deep affection at that time, and even a little soft-hearted. But soon he sobered up, what was wrong with him? Why did he suddenly make a fool of himself again.

Yes, Qianlong felt like he had a heart attack when he thought of that scene.

"I can give him a chance, but I cannot marry Yue Wanhan to him." Qianlong said after a moment's hesitation.

Yue Wenli is now at the peak of his career, and even Emperor Qianlong does not dare to offend him too much.

After all, Yue Wenli was an important official in the court, and his daughter Yue Wanhan was naturally a golden branch and jade leaf. If she married Yongqi, wouldn't it be criticized? Then there would be rumors again.

Moreover, Yue Wenli held a large number of troops, and if he had a rift with the court because of this marriage, it would be more trouble than gain. Therefore, it was unwise to make an enemy of Yue Wenli for this rebellious son, and it would be a huge loss.

If Yue Wanhan was really arranged to be married to Yongqi as his second wife, it would not be a marriage but an enmity.

The Empress Dowager was a little unhappy when she saw that Qianlong had rejected her proposal. Although Yongqi was now in a state of poverty, he was still a member of the royal family, so there was no reason for him to be despised.

Besides, the old Buddha had a little plan in mind. She knew Yue Wanhan well, and her temperament was somewhat similar to that of Xiaoyanzi, but the most important thing was that her status was much more noble than that of Xiaoyanzi.

Yue Wanhan's family background and status are worthy of Yongqi.

Qianlong said helplessly: "My Queen Mother, Yue Wanhan is worthy of Yongqi, but Yongqi is not worthy of Yue Wanhan."

"How is that possible!" The old Buddha retorted, "Although Yongqi made a big mistake, he is also a prince of the Qing Dynasty, and was once one of your most beloved sons. Yue Wanhan was able to marry into the royal family, which was a blessing she had cultivated for several lifetimes."

"My Queen Mother, this is wrong." Qianlong sighed, "Yongqi's crime was too serious. Not only did he fail my expectations of him, but he also brought shame to the royal family. How could such a person be worthy of Yue Wenli's daughter?"

"Besides, Yongqi is now imprisoned. How can Yue Wenli bear to let his only daughter suffer?"

"Your Majesty, now that things have come to this, are we just going to watch Yongqi die alone?" The Empress Dowager asked anxiously.

The Empress Dowager completely forgot about Xiaoyanzi's existence. In her opinion, Xiaoyanzi could only be a concubine and could not be buried with the emperor after her death.

"Empress Dowager, that's not what I meant. It's just that this matter needs to be carefully considered and not acted rashly." Qianlong comforted the old Buddha, "I will consider Yongqi's matter, but it must not be at the expense of the happiness of others."

"Alas..." The old Buddha sighed, her eyes full of helplessness. She knew very well that what Qianlong said was true, and she had done her best. She could not decide what would happen in the future.

After hearing this, the old lady had no choice but to stop.

Qianlong now realized that he should not match couples randomly, and finally had a clear understanding of his ability in matchmaking.

Maybe he is not suitable to be a matchmaker.

However, Yue Wanhan's marriage can be put on the agenda.

Because of Yue Wenli's special identity, Yue Wanhan's marriage has to be considered carefully.