RPAGF Chapter 330 Consort Fucha
Chapter 330 Consort Fucha
After Liang Wanyi returned home from the talent show, it was speculated that her rank in the palace would not be too low.
She never imagined she would become the empress.
Thinking of that young emperor I met during the talent show
Liang Wanyi's face flushed slightly; after all, it was only natural for a young woman in her prime to feel love for a boy.
But she quickly came to her senses; once she entered the palace and became empress, she would have power and could do many things.
The emperor's actions after ascending the throne made Liang Wanyi realize that he was a very enlightened emperor.
In particular, the emperor allowed the princesses to set up factories and newspapers.
There was also the girls' school run by the Empress Dowager, which made Liang Wanyi feel that she could also do something for women all over the world.
Liang Wanyi was different from many Han Chinese women.
She was well-versed in various books such as the Four Books, the Five Classics, and the Zizhi Tongjian from a young age.
Unlike other Han Chinese women who mostly only studied "Rules for Women" and "Admonitions for Women," some of whom didn't even know many characters.
Because I read a lot of books, I naturally understand more principles.
She doesn't believe that some things can only be done by men.
I don't believe that only men can achieve great things; women can too.
Qin Xiangyu of the previous dynasty, wasn't she a woman who led troops, pacifying the Western Qiang and conquering the Nanzhao, achieving numerous military exploits?
In an instant, Liang Wanyi thought of many things.
Madam Liang called out several times before Liang Wanyi finally came to her senses.
After delivering the imperial decree, Zhang Hude also wanted to curry favor with the future empress.
Instead of leaving immediately, she led the four aunts standing behind her to Liang Wanyi and introduced them.
"Your Majesty..."
Liang Wanyi said, "Eunuch Zhang, I have not yet been formally appointed and am not worthy of the title 'Your Majesty'."
Let's change how we address Eunuch Zhang.
Zhang Hude bowed deeply, "Your Majesty is favored by the Emperor and has received imperial edicts personally written by the two empresses."
Even if she were to become Empress, she would still deserve to be addressed as "Your Majesty" by her servants.
Seeing Zhang Hude's attitude, Liang Wanyi could no longer refuse.
Zhang Hude continued to introduce the four aunts.
"Your Majesty, these four ladies are trusted confidantes of the Empress Dowager."
They were specially sent to teach the Empress palace etiquette.
There are also things that the Empress needs to know.
"If Your Highness has any questions in the future, you can ask them."
Zhang Hude introduced the aunt who was in charge:
"This is Aunt Liu'er."
She has served the Empress Dowager since she was made a Consort.
Aunt Liu stepped forward, curtsied, and spoke in a low but clear voice:
"This servant, Liu'er, greets Your Highness."
The four of us servants will teach you about your daily etiquette and the intricacies of palace affairs.
Your Majesty only needs to remember—the dignity of the Empress.
It's not about ceremonial regalia, but about propriety; it's not about the imperial seal, but about the hearts of the people.
Liang Wanyi dared not accept this aunt's greeting and quickly stepped aside to avoid it.
Those around the Empress Dowager must not be treated like slaves.
Liang Wanyi looked at the aunt in front of her who looked serious but was actually quite young.
According to Eunuch Zhang, this Aunt Liu'er has been by the Empress Dowager's side for a long time.
She's at least thirty years old, but looks like she's in her early twenties.
Seeing that Liang Wanyi was so sensible, Liu'er was also very satisfied.
They watched this emperor grow up; it's fortunate that he has such a good empress.
They all hoped for such a fate, but feared they might also end up with a vicious woman like the deposed empress.
This future mistress looks quite nice.
Whether it's really good or not, we'll have to wait and see.
Apart from Liang Wanyi, the other six concubines also received imperial decrees conferring them the title of concubine the following day.
They didn't receive the privilege of having the chief eunuch personally deliver imperial decrees.
Two governesses for each person
The six concubines could only enter the palace after the Emperor and Empress's wedding.
A month later, Fucha Peiyun and Nian Shilan held a flower-viewing banquet at the Yuanmingyuan.
The garden was a riot of color and bustling with activity.
The young women were all dressed elegantly, and Hongchang personally wrote down the list and issued an oral decree.
Those invited were all sons of ministers and members of the imperial family who had served diligently in recent years.
There were also outstanding young talents who made great contributions in the military.
The young women freely interacted with the men, their laughter echoing throughout the garden.
On the horseback archery range, the men moved with agility, riding their horses and drawing their bows.
In the pavilion where poetry contests were held, talented men and beautiful women recited and exchanged verses, displaying their wit and talent.
Hongchang quickly arranged all the marriages for these people, thus completing a major task.
The capital city gradually returned to peace, but this peace did not last long.
A letter has arrived from the Yu clan of the Northern Kingdom requesting an audience with the Qing Emperor.
When this news reached Fucha Peiyun's ears,
It immediately reminded her of Kim Yu-yeon.
Could it be that the Yu clan is planning to send this Jin Yu Yan to Hong Chang's harem this time?
Fucha Peiyun had absolutely no good feelings towards this Lady Yu.
If the Yu family truly harbored such intentions, then they had truly stumbled upon this.
If this northern delegation really comes to the Qing Dynasty, no matter what the Yu family's intentions are, the Qing Dynasty will not be afraid.
After Hongchang finished court and went to Cining Palace, he discussed the matter with Fucha Peiyun and Nian Shilan.
Since all three share the same opinion,
Hongchang then issued an imperial edict, allowing the Yu clan delegation from the Northern Kingdom to pay homage to the Qing Dynasty.
A month later, the Yu clan delegation from the Northern Kingdom arrived in the capital in a grand procession.
The day the northern delegation arrived in the capital was early winter, and the first snow in the city had not yet melted, so the sky was bluish-white.
Hongchang instructed the Ministry of Rites to arrange for the Northern Kingdom delegation to stay at the post station.
I'll meet with him when he has time.
Fucha Peiyun also knew that the Northern Kingdom delegation had indeed brought a very beautiful woman.
It seems that the Yu family truly harbors ill intentions, which is why Fucha Peiyun specifically reminded Hongchang.
Tell Hongchang to keep a close eye on this Northern Kingdom delegation. They are not of our race, so we must be extra cautious.
Hongchang naturally understood that what he truly hoped for was to find something to hold against the Yu family.
This online army has been training for so long, it's time to test the waters.
Hongchang instructed Ye Lanyi to arrange for guards who understood the northern language to keep watch on the post station day and night in shifts.
On the second day after the Yu clan's envoy arrived in the capital, at the third watch of the night.
The west wing of the post station was dimly lit.
Yu Yan, a member of the Yu clan, lives here.
During the day, Yu Yan was very cautious.
Yu Yan and her maid spoke only ordinary, girlish words—
Zhenshu exclaimed, "The post stations of the Qing Dynasty are so convenient!"
Yu Yan looked at the clean and conveniently located room, comparing it to the inn on the Yu family's side.
They also had to admit, "In our Yu clan, there is no place this comfortable."
The following night, Yu Yan tossed and turned, unable to sleep.
Upon seeing this, Zhenshu quickly lit a small lamp.
"My lord, if you still can't sleep, have a sip of the calming rose syrup."
Zhenshu brought over a small silver pot, speaking in a very low voice, afraid of startling the crows outside the window.
Yu Yan waved her hand, put on her robe, got up, and sat down in front of the lamp.
Touching the red coral bead bracelet that the prince had given her on her wrist...
"Jeongsook, I miss the Crown Prince a little."
Upon hearing this, Zhenshu quickly put the rosewater back where it was.
She turned around and took a thick fur coat from Yu Yan, draping it over Yu Yan's shoulders.
"My lord, the Crown Prince will surely miss you in the Northern Kingdom."
Once you fulfill the Crown Prince's wish, you and the Crown Prince will surely meet again someday.
Yu Yan: "Yes, once I complete the prince's mission, I will definitely be able to see him again."
Yu Yan quickly became arrogant again.
"The fortune teller has predicted many times that I have the appearance of being a father."
Once I bear several sons for the Qing Emperor, in the future…