Princess Xiangrui in Huanzhu

According to the history of the Qing Dynasty, in the 48th year of Qianlong's reign, Qianlong abdicated and Yongqi succeeded him, which is known in history as Tianyuan.

In the two years before this, many astute ministers seemed to have already sensed some clues. They began to notice that Qianlong was gradually beginning to delegate power to Yongqi.

The emperor who had controlled power very strictly in the past now seemed to have loosened his grip on power and was slowly handing it over.

However, no one expected that Qianlong, who had always been obsessed with power, would make such a bold decision to abdicate while still in good health.

When Yongqi learned that he was about to become the seventh emperor of the Qing Dynasty, he was filled with shock and confusion.

He just blinked his eyes, and when he opened them again, the gears of fate turned quietly, pushing him to this supreme position and becoming the seventh emperor of the Qing Dynasty.

However, as he battled wits and courage with Qianlong over the years, he gradually realized that the reason his old father made such a decision was definitely because he did not want to continue to work hard on state affairs.

Qianlong has always been a person who loves to enjoy himself, and he is intoxicated by the supreme glory that power brings him.

However, under the influence of Hexi, his state of mind has changed subtly. He began to realize that if one can live a more comfortable life, why should one work so hard all day long?

This idea gradually took root in his heart and eventually prompted him to make that important decision - to abdicate and become the emperor.

In this way, he could retain the honorable status of the emperor and enjoy all the due treatment, but he no longer had to get up early and work late to handle government affairs as before.

This lifestyle was like a fish in water for him, and it was extremely comfortable. From then on, he could enjoy the beauty of life to the fullest, without having to worry about national affairs.

So after deciding to go to the south for the sixth time, he made a major decision: he would abdicate and become the emperor emeritus.

It's a very comfortable life to have a good reputation and not have to get up early and work late.

Qianlong was laughing, but Yongqi was not, especially when he learned that Qianlong was about to go to the south of the Yangtze River for the sixth time, he almost went to visit him.

However, Qianlong, who was promoted to the position of the Supreme Emperor, did not think there was anything wrong. When he first decided to abdicate, he had to struggle a lot.

After all, a new emperor appoints new ministers. If he loses his status as the supreme ruler, would he feel a huge loss? This is undoubtedly a big gamble.

Fortunately, he did not lose the bet. Because it was a normal succession of the throne, Yongqi's ascension to the throne was logical, and he and Qianlong had no irreconcilable conflicts.

Except for a trace of resentment from the cattle and horses...but it has been so long, everything that needs to be adjusted has been adjusted.

After everything was settled, Qianlong began to put the matter of going to the south of the Yangtze River on the agenda.

Yongqi then realized that Qianlong had planned it all along and he had never taken part in it.

It makes me even angrier just thinking about it!

Qianlong said that it was not a big deal, otherwise why would he give up power? Now he is living a happy life like a god.

Since Qianlong abdicated, he has become a leisurely emperor and moved to the royal villa with his concubines for a while.

During this period, many ministers came to disturb him while he was fishing. In fact, Qianlong was very clear-headed. Since he had no opinion on Yongqi and Yongqi was the emperor now, he would not interfere.

So those ministers were all rejected by Qianlong.

Emperor Qianlong was going to the south of the Yangtze River. As a filial son, Yongqi naturally prepared for his father and mother with tears in his eyes.

What’s even more infuriating is that, this time, almost everyone went on the tour except him!

Of course, at the critical moment, he still held Yongjing tightly and refused to let go. Just kidding, Yongjing was the only one he could trust and use.

How could I leave him alone to be free?

Hexi couldn't help laughing after learning about the confrontation between Yongqi, Yongjing and Qianlong.

But she was just joining in the fun, after all, she was the final choice.

Now she lives a smooth life, and she and Fu Kang'an have been consistent and loving for so many years.

The children grew up gradually and became people that made her proud.

He Xi feels that God is blessing her and she is very content with her current life.

And the strategy of strengthening the country that she had always been concerned about also made great progress because of Yongqi's succession to the throne.

Yongji was not a puppet emperor. He held real power and started to make progress as soon as he took office. If he had not been worried that taking too big a step would backfire, Yongji would have carried out drastic reforms long ago.

But it’s better this way, after all, Qianlong is still here.

After Yongqi ascended the throne, his attitude did not change at all, and his relationship with Hexi and Yongjing was always close.

It was because of the recent trip to the south of the Yangtze River that Hexi felt that Yongji’s resentful eyes were like indiscriminate attacks from a knife every time they met.

Whenever Emperor Qianlong went on a tour, the scene was always grand and spectacular. Hexi sat in the carriage, looking at the city gate that was gradually getting farther away, and glanced at Fu Kang'an who was following closely outside the carriage.

Many things seem to have a beginning and an end. The first time she was still struggling in that story, but later she gradually tore it all apart.

Only He Xi knew that although the road seemed smooth, she was not walking steadily.

Fortunately, everything is settled now.

He Xi suddenly felt a little emotional for some reason. Is love important? Of course.

But it is not the most important, nor is it the only option in life.

She also doesn't think that anyone will be a supporting role. Everyone is working hard to live, so why should they give way to your love?

She does not advocate the argument that love is supreme, but it is undeniable that she has found her love. What makes her even more proud is that her love was not achieved at the cost of trampling on other people's lives.

Hexi's eyes were distant. Fu Kang'an knew Hexi very well and knew that she always thought alone.

"Xi'er."

"Ok?"

"I love you." Fu Kang'an's sudden love words startled He Xi, followed by an uncontrollable smile.

"I love you, too, Yaolin. Let's meet under the peach tree in the next life."

"Okay." A glance lasted for a thousand years. He Xi and Fu Kang'an looked at each other for a long time, as if time had stopped.

According to later records, the eldest princess and Princess Xi had a smooth life, had two sons and one daughter, and made great contributions to the prosperity of the Qing Dynasty. The story of her and her husband Fu Kang'an has become a legend that has been passed down through the ages.

.......

The noisy classroom was silent at this moment. The teacher vividly described the life of the legendary princess He Xi, which caused exclamations from the students.

The story has come to an end, but the touching moments linger for a long time.

"He Xi!"

"Hmm?" He Xi rubbed her confused head. She didn't know why, but she always felt weird these days.

"Princess Hexi is so beautiful." Her roommate held her face with admiration.

He Xi smiled and looked out the window. Opposite the classroom window was a peach tree with petals falling everywhere. The young man in white raised his head and looked into He Xi's eyes.

The gears of fate turn again...

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