After the queen was deposed, the previous dynasty continued to submit memorials requesting the selection of a new queen.

The Empress Dowager's family had a thirteen-year-old Princess Uya, who was brought into Shoukang Palace to accompany the Empress Dowager.

The emperor did not want to have another empress from the Ulanara clan, and after meeting Princess Uya once, he never went to Shoukang Palace again.

The queen of Daqing can only be a woman of the orthodox Manchu military banner. Now, except for Concubine Qi Guaerjia, all the concubines in the palace are from the Han military banner.

Oh, and there is also a Mongolian flag-bearer named Borjigit who never leaves home.

Ever since the queen was deposed, Concubine Qi Guaerjia has been eyeing the position of queen.

The Queen Mother also showed kindness to Concubine Qi and summoned her twice.

However, recently Concubine Qi has become increasingly drowsy.

When the imperial physician came to examine Concubine Qi's pulse, he only said that she was suffering from spring fatigue and would be better in summer.

Unfortunately, Concubine Qi did not survive until summer.

At the end of spring, Concubine Qi died in her sleep.

Upon hearing the news of Concubine Qi's death, the Queen Mother smiled coldly.

Zhu Xi said, "My Lady, the evidence of the Guarjia clan's crimes has been almost prepared."

The Queen Mother hummed and asked, "Take good care of Yixiu."

Concubine Qi died quietly and was not posthumously honored.

Just a few days after Concubine Qi was buried, the Guaerjia clan exposed many crimes. After the three courts held a joint trial, the emperor ordered the Guaerjia clan to be exiled to Ningguta.

After the Empress Dowager dealt with Concubine Qi and her family, she began to urge the Emperor to choose a queen, with the obvious implication that she wanted the Emperor to make Princess Uya the new queen.

The emperor used the excuse that the treasury was empty and said he would wait until he returned from summer vacation.

While spending the summer in the Old Summer Palace, the emperor often held night banquets, but as a child, Longyue rarely attended them.

It was Princess Wen Yi's birthday again, but without Concubine Hua, the emperor didn't even think of holding a birthday party for Wen Yi.

Thinking that Wen Yi was later given away to someone else to raise like herself, Longyue narrowed her eyes.

Since Concubine Hua passed away, Concubine Duan often went out, unlike before when she stayed indoors all the time.

On this day, Longyue met the Fourth Prince in the Old Summer Palace.

The Fourth Prince is now almost twelve years old, and he still goes around paying his respects to the concubines.

When the Fourth Prince saw Concubine Jing and Longyue, he quickly stepped forward and saluted: "Hongli greets Concubine Jing, and best wishes to Concubine Jing."

Concubine Jing called out kindly, "Hurry up and get up. The Fourth Prince is always so polite."

The Fourth Prince stood up and said, "Thank you Madam Jing for your praise. Longyue has been well taken care of by Madam Jing. I like her just by looking at her."

Concubine Jing liked to hear others praise Longyue, and she would happily talk about Longyue's interesting stories after hearing it.

Longyue struggled to get down, so Concubine Jing had to put her down.

After Longyue stood on the ground, she said, "Mother, I want to play with Fourth Brother."

Concubine Jing was a little surprised. Longyue was not close to Shuhe and Wen Yi, but wanted to play with the Fourth Prince when she saw him.

Concubine Jing nodded and said, "Longyue wants to play with Fourth Brother, then go play, don't run too far."

Longyue hummed and stretched out her little hand.

When the Fourth Prince saw this, he immediately bent down and took Longyue's hand.

The two walked forward for a while, Longyue looked back and saw Jingfei following behind from a distance.

Long Yue said, "Fourth brother, hug me."

After hearing this, the Fourth Prince squatted down and picked up Longyue.

The plump and chubby Longyue was still quite heavy, but the Fourth Prince held her firmly.

Long Yue put her arms around the Fourth Prince's neck and said, "Fourth Brother, do you want a mother?"

The Fourth Prince looked at Longyue in surprise. Longyue had a very innocent look on her face.

The fourth prince pursed his lips and said, "I want to, but..."

Long Yue approached the Fourth Prince and said, "Hello, Madam Duan."

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