Huanzhu's love life

News came from the Forbidden City that Ling Guifei's [-]th brother Yong Yan had died.

In the evening of the same day, Qianlong and the Queen Mother were together in the Songhezhai Buddhist Hall.

The Empress Dowager comforted Qianlong and said: "The fourteenth elder brother before the imperial concubine was older than the ninth princess, and she was not kept in the end, or she didn't have the life to give birth to a prince. Sad."

Qianlong said: "It is the son who is not filial to let the mother worry about it."

The queen mother patted the back of Qianlong's hand, and said softly: "Okay, okay. Mrs. Lan, oh, look at my mouth, I must be a concubine Cheng. The imperial doctor here twice a day came to check the pulse, and they all said yes. Judging by his appearance, he must be a prince."

Qianlong just nodded and didn't speak.

The Empress Dowager said again: "The imperial concubine has been looking forward to her son for more than ten years, and this happened again, won't the emperor comfort him?"

Qianlong was taken aback, and said: "Half a month ago, she was promoted to her position. The Queen's Mother Bodhisattva is kind, since you have spoken, your son will formally issue an edict to confer the seventh princess of the imperial concubine as Princess Gulun, and don't wait until next year." .But, Empress, just watch, what title should I give the Seventh Princess?"

The Empress Dowager did not expect Qianlong to do this. She wanted to lure Qianlong to promise that he would ennoble Erkang of the Fulun family, but she did not expect that Qianlong, who had just experienced the pain of losing his son, could play tricks with her. trick.

The Empress Dowager sneered in her heart, but her face was very calm, she only asked Qianlong, "Will the Emperor listen to what the Ai family has said?"

Qianlong naturally responded again and again.

The queen mother then said: "Then, let's canonize the seventh princess as Gu Lun and Princess Jing."

Qianlong's complexion changed, and he said, "What kindness?"

The queen mother laughed and said: "The noble concubine Ling taught the seventh princess well, she is quiet and quiet, and she has a sense of majesty from the heavenly family at a young age. Isn't it appropriate to give the word 'quiet'."

Qianlong had already agreed to it before, and it was hard to change his mind at this moment, so he had to agree.

The queen mother said again: "Since the seventh princess is going to marry, Princess An is also going to marry. The emperor's Huanzhu Gege should be old, right? Does the emperor have a suitable candidate?"

Qianlong was upset, but he couldn't show it on his expression.Hearing the Empress Dowager mentioned Little Swallow again, he said directly: "I am reluctant to marry her, and I want to keep her for another two years, so we can't talk about it right now."

The Queen Mother didn't really want to ask Little Swallow.Seeing Qianlong's attitude, she naturally understood a little in her heart, so she let it go.

The mother and son chatted a few more words before Qianlong asked An to leave.

Seeing that Qianlong had left, Nanny Gui whispered to the Empress Dowager: "Lafayette, what are you going to do? I thought you were trying to benefit Qing Gege, but why did the atmosphere become so tense in the end?"

Instead, the Empress Dowager put this topic aside and only asked Nanny Gui: "How does Concubine Cheng compare with Concubine Ling?"

Nanny Gui said: "Although Concubine Cheng is younger than Concubine Ling, she is far behind in terms of temperament and wit. Concubine Cheng's background is quite good, she is a Manchurian girl. But our Lord Long Live looks at women in the same way. Don't care about these."

The queen mother snorted coldly: "Do you think Aijia cares about family background? Aijia once told you that in the emperor's harem, the higher the family background, the harder it is to control. The low family background depends on the royal family for everything. Although it is unavoidable to be a little narrow-minded, but his heart is available. Those of high birth..."

When the queen mother said this, she stopped herself, and said with a smile: "Forget it, let's not talk about it. It's all your fault, let me digress."

Nanny Gui hurriedly smiled and asked, "Lafayette just said, Concubine Cheng and Concubine Ling?"

The queen mother said: "Concubine Cheng is also from the Niu Hulu family. Her father is a young official, so she is a leader. But no matter what, she is also a decent man. She is pretty. Of course, she can't compare with Concubine Rong, but she is also superior. It's a pity that Not smart enough. When Concubine Cheng was not pregnant, she was an inconspicuous person, and the emperor couldn't even see her; now that she is pregnant, the emperor still can't think about her."

Nanny Gui said: "Just wait until Concubine Cheng gives birth to a son."

The queen mother sneered and said: "Look at the fifth elder brother's mother. How is she worse than the Cheng concubine? Even the son she gave birth to is better than others. But did the emperor look at her highly? The Ai family didn't. I hope that the son of Concubine Cheng can be as promising as the fifth elder brother. However, the emperor's heirs are still not enough, and it is always good to have more children and more blessings."

The queen mother said again: "Concubine Ling is different. Her status is higher than others. If it was a year ago, in the entire harem at that time, except for Kunning Palace and Yanxi Palace, all other concubines were silent. It is the best thing for us that the Palace of Jubilee can produce a prince. I also hoped so, so I gave Qing'er to Concubine Ling's natal family."

Nanny Gui said: "A few years ago, that one from Kunning Palace was still stubbornly jealous, making it difficult for other little shrimps and scorpions to get ahead. It was just a coincidence that before that one from Kunning Palace came to power. A Palace of Yanxi Palace. If the Palace of Yanxi Palace can have favors and sons, the power of Kunning Palace can be taken away."

The queen mother smiled and said: "The Ai family has never moved Kunning Palace's mind. The central palace is stable, but has no authority, which is the best state."

Nanny Gui said: "Now the situation has become more complicated."

The queen mother nodded and said: "It has become better. The emperor has been with Concubine Rong many times, but it is not in the way. Other little things have also appeared, and now Concubine Rong is not a special favor. Besides, according to Ai's family Concubine Rong doesn't have the skill of Concubine Ling to win over other concubines."

Nanny Gui said: "Concubine Ling has a high status and no children, and her original favors have been divided into pieces. Kun Ning Palace probably hated her very much. If she doesn't rely on Lafayette now, I'm afraid It’s hard to support. Plus other concubines, even the queen, ouch, don’t they all surround you obediently.”

The queen mother snorted, and said again: "Although the queen has a twelve elder brothers, she has no noble appearance because she doesn't like the emperor. As for the imperial concubine Ling, she has been in the palace for these years, and she understands better than anyone else that only grace is the key. Not enough. Without Little Elder Brother, no matter how much favor you have, in the end, it’s just quicksand.”

Nanny Gui said: "Amitabha. But fate is destined. Concubine Ling is already 36 years old, and now there are so many people around the emperor, I am afraid that she will never have another chance. Looking at it this way, she is actually pitiful."

The Empress Dowager said disapprovingly: "Fulun's officials are still doing well. Ling Guifei's position has also been sealed to the top. The emperor has always been stingy with his concubines who have been with him for a long time. Ling Guifei's life is enough Well, people who are a hundred times better than her may not be able to get into this role. What else does she want? Contentment and happiness."

In addition, as soon as Qianlong left Songhezhai, he immediately recruited Manchu scholars to come in. In front of him, he chose the Manchu title of the Seventh Princess, and never allowed it to be homonymous with the title of Gu Lun and Princess Jing.

After he checked everything was in order, he was ready to issue the decree tomorrow.

Qianlong also sent someone to Yanxi Palace to inform Concubine Ling that the seventh princess canonized as Princess Gulun and Princess Jing, as a comfort.

He also specifically asked Concubine Ling to be informed at the same time that the Seventh Princess and her son-in-law were allowed to stay in the capital.

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