The Harem of the Qing Dynasty - the next era

Regardless of daughter-in-law, son-in-law, prince and phoenix daughter, they are not the ones to choose and choose. Han Ling doesn't need to be too careful. If he wants to pick a big event in the 19th year of Qianlong's harem, which has been almost trouble-free, it is natural to determine an heir for Crown Prince Duanrong. It is the cardinal's first priority.

Yes, the five-year period has come, and Hongli must announce the heir of his brother on his mother's half-full birthday.

The heir of Crown Prince Duanrong must meet three conditions: first, the heir must be at least the prince of the current dynasty or the grandson of Emperor Sejong (to be exact, he should be the grandson of the concubine); Sejong's grandson was originally the grandson of the mother empress dowager); the most important point is not to pose a threat to Yongxi, especially Hongli's throne and legal system.There are very few grandsons of King Sejong who can meet the above conditions. Considering the current power of the harem, the most suitable candidates are naturally Prince Zong's half-brothers, namely the ninth elder brother Yong Jue and the twelfth elder brother Yong Xing who were descended from the empress. .

Han Ling's thoughts are quite complicated. She has three sons, but only one is on the throne. The other two will be crowned Prince Heshuo at most in the future. Emperor Sejong's way of favoring the Yi Palace is also very critical. Of course, it is worthy of joy to get a hereditary prince with an iron hat, but the fact that cannot be changed is that the prince who is born is not his own son in terms of etiquette. it's -

Yongjue is Yongxi's reserve army, Hongli pays more attention to Yongzhen, who is only three years old, and Hanling swings from side to side, not only wants to keep Yongxin by his side, but also fears that a momentary plan will delay the future of his youngest son, it is really sad The knot was difficult to untie, and in the end, Sige and Nali had to be called into the palace to ask for advice: "In your opinion, which prince is more suitable to be the heir to Prince Duanrong?"

"Twelve elder brothers!" The two brothers said in unison, "To show your majesty's filial piety and sincerity to the empress dowager and crown prince Duanrong, the higher the status of the stepson, the better. Don't forget, the emperor promised the emperor Duanrong The prince's heir will inherit the title of county king forever!"

Of course Han Ling knows, otherwise there is no need to be entangled: "But Yongzhen is young, once an heir is born, how can I take care of him wholeheartedly?"

Sige hurriedly said: "Prince Duanrong has passed away for many years, even if the elder brother gives birth to an heir, he still has to be raised by the empress's side, except that the jade certificate needs to be changed, everything else is the same as before. Serving the Empress Dowager of the Two Palaces and Concubine Qian according to the rules, the Emperor has never had any objections, has he?"

Han Ling nodded: "Forget it, I'll think about it again."

The four brothers looked at each other, and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief: the elder sister doted on the youngest son, and once Yongxi was sent to the inner court to help, if he didn't keep it well, he would be broken by others one by one. That would be a tragedy for the entire Huifanara clan.

Establishing an heir for the crown prince is not a trivial matter. Since March, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Rites have made preparations. The younger brother of the Empress Dowager Chongyuan, Wu Geyou, died young and was posthumously named the Crown Princess Duanrong. In April, the coffin was lifted out and reborn Moved to the cemetery of Crown Prince Duanrong for burial, the Empress Dowager Queen Mother celebrated her birthday in May, cast lots at the banquet, and cast the names of the twelve elder brothers, Yongzheng. As a son, he was granted the title of Prince He Shuoduan, and he was allowed to be replaced by the hereditary prince of Duoluo County. The matter of the eldest son of Sejong's eldest son who had been in evidence since the Yongzheng Dynasty finally came to an end.

Hongli announced at the same time: Because the twelfth elder brother is young, his stepparents have passed away, and the empress dowager is old, and the parenting matters are still presided over by the empress. It's not too late.

The Empress Dowager Chongyuan was very happy, her son had a legitimate sacrificial person, and the incense in the future would no longer have to eat leftovers from others; It has been weakened to a certain extent; the boss headed by Yongxi is very happy, they don't have to worry about the fire in the backyard; the concubines in the harem are also happy, the queen with two sons is obviously easier to take advantage of the loophole than the queen with three sons; The queen herself couldn't be unhappy: from now on, the three-year-old Yongzheng will be the ninth iron hat prince in the Qing Dynasty.

It's nothing else, but Yong Jue's attitude towards the younger brother has changed significantly. Han Ling glanced at the second son who was playing with the younger son, and couldn't help asking him: "What's wrong with you? You look like a big brother now. "

Yong Jue said with a smile: "What did Er Niang say, Yong Zhen has already given birth to an heir, of course the son should treat him better, what if he can't think about it in the future and thinks that Amang Er Niang doesn't want him anymore?

"What I'm saying is, no matter who gives birth to Prince Duanrong, you are still the sons of Ama and Erniang, and Erniang's love for you will never change." Han Ling glanced at Yongjue, "I mean, you are more suitable than Yongxi. Your Ama said, 'Yongzhen is generous, and when he grows up, he must understand his parents' love for pets. Yongjue looks careless, but in fact his mind is delicate and sensitive. Abandoned by us, if the time comes to seek death and life, wouldn't you teach the ministers a joke?" I think it makes sense, and those who are unyielding can only let your brother let you go."

Yong Jue's face turned red from being squeezed: "How can my son be so ignorant?"

"Sensible, sensible, I don't know which leopard cub scratched a little eunuch yesterday, and someday it will hurt the master, I see how you Ama still protect his precious son!"

On the eve of the Longevity Festival, Yongzheng officially accepted the canonization and became the second grandson of Emperor Sejong to be named Prince Heshuo.

Taking this as a node, the always healthy mother, the Empress Dowager, began to go downhill because she let go of her biggest worries. Han Ling had to put more energy on the Empress Dowager Chongyuan. If the body violates the harmony, it is no problem to hand over all the palace affairs to the fourth concubine's assistant.

However, it was said that this day when serving the Empress Dowager Chongyuan, Han Ling just walked to the gate of the Ningshou Palace and bumped into the Yongzhang and his wife who came to pay their respects. Don't disturb the time, it's all right for the palace priest to greet you on your behalf."

The couple only agreed: "Yes!"

Han Ling thought for a while, then stopped and ordered: "You all come with me."

The old ones are the backers, the big ones are the arms, and the small ones are the wings. Even if it is Yongzhang who is the heir, the queen can't teach the enemy camp to win them over. Married for several years without children, this is a big headache for parents.

There is still no movement in Yongzhang's backyard, and his native Laozi has not been idle. Just after the New Year's Eve, Yongshou Palace spread the news that Concubine Xin is pregnant.

I have to say that Concubine Xin is very good at seizing the opportunity. She has been in the palace for less than two years, and the Empress Dowager likes it. The emperor's husband is greedy for fresh food. There is simply no better opportunity than now to be favored, and the timing of the news of pregnancy is good. From the empress dowagers of the two palaces to the empress, all have been given generous rewards. The era will eventually pass.

Han Ling is going to be a mother-in-law, and Concubine Xin is smart, and has always maintained enough respect for Jingren Palace, there is no need to care about the little things in her belly that don't know the gender, but it is Yongxi himself who chooses Fujin, There was a big and small right and wrong.

Cheng Shuang replied in detail: "Uyagege's cousin married to the Qi Jia family, her husband doted on his concubine and killed his wife, and he was greedy for the dowry of his first wife. She was ridiculed from time to time, "It's just a failed show girl, how dare you pretend to be the future mother of the country? She even reached out to a relative's house." The Wu Ya family was born in the general family, and directly ordered the maidservant for the crime of "speech about the royal family" He hit my brother-in-law's concubine left and right, and the Procuratorate issued an order to impeach Zhaohui's concubine for being incompetent. This is a matter of a married woman, and it is only natural for the emperor to hand it over to his master and empress for punishment."

Han Ling glanced at Yong Xi: "Did you hear that?"

Yong Xi pursed her lips: "Emiang, there seems to be nothing wrong with her doing so."

Han Ling sighed: "When Empress Xiaojing died, you were already old enough to remember. You have personally seen how I, a noble concubine, treated Changchun Palace with courtesy. Didn't someone outside criticize you for spoiling your concubine and destroying your wife? Not rich The family is fair, isn't our mother and son the result of slander all over the world? Righteousness is the consensus of the world. If you don't think about it, it doesn't matter whether the Wu Ya family is wrong or not. A trivial matter as big as sesame seeds and mung beans is worthy of impeachment by the imperial censor Woolen cloth?"

"My son understands." Yong Xi raised his face and asked, "How does Er Niang want to settle this case!"

"In the future, if there is a case of the concubine bullying the main wife, the concubine's royal staff should be forty and returned to the main wife's natal family as a slave. If the family background declines, you can be punished as an official slave." Han Ling thought for a while, and then said, " Wu Ya's meddling in the internal affairs of his relatives violated his boudoir duty, so he was ordered to confine him for three months and copy "Nvjie" a hundred times as a lesson."

Yong Xi breathed a sigh of relief: "Er Niang Shengming!"

"Since the case has been filed in front of your Ama, she will not be able to enter your Yuqing Palace." Han Ling raised her hand to stop her son who was about to argue, "The Wu Ya family moves around more than the inner court, and they stumble a lot inside and out. My son never taught her to suffer a dark loss, so why did she stumble over such a trivial matter now? Seeking kindness and kindness, let's fulfill her wish!"

Yongxi was unhappy: "My son understands."

After sending Yongxi away, Cheng Shuang couldn't help lobbying his master for him: "Your servant sees that our clan prince is very disappointed, is your mother's words a little more straightforward? The clan prince is at the age of first love. The bell is also the common sense of human nature!"

Han Ling smiled faintly: "Don't worry, he will come out."

Empress, you let go of this heart too early, Wu Ya's front feet were grounded, and the clan's prince slipped into the Zhaohui mansion's grounds in the name of his own mother.

The author has something to say: Wu Yashi is obviously unwilling to step into the muddy waters of the harem.