lcionline Chapter 27 Tong Jia - Forgetting Worries (5)
Chapter 27 Tong Jia - Forgetting Worries (5)
After leaving the main courtyard, Wangyou quickly told the maids to pack her things. She needed to go out and hide for a while, otherwise, this couldn't go on every day!
Wangyou was fast enough that by the time Jueluo Shi reacted and saw the stack of portraits in her hand, she quickly sent someone to chase after her, but Wangyou had already gotten into the carriage and left.
Peach Blossom Villa.
The capital city was exceptionally hot in July, and Emperor Kangxi, along with some of his concubines, the Empress Dowager, and the Empress Dowager, moved into the Changchun Garden, which was not yet fully completed.
Wangyou looked at her vast Peach Blossom Manor, felt slightly guilty for a second, and then disappeared.
"Listen to the wind, listen to the rain, first send people to clear out the area around Peach Blossom Manor, lest any unwanted people show up!"
"Yes!"
"Tingshuang, Tingxue, go get me some food and drink. I'm going to feed the fish at the pavilion behind the mountain. Remember to keep watch around here too!"
"Don't worry, Princess!"
Once inside Peach Blossom Manor, Wangyou felt much more relaxed. As she grew older, she had many more things to pay attention to, and only here could she truly unwind.
Peach Blossom Manor is a place where flowers bloom all year round, yet it never welcomes outsiders. This is entirely Wangyou's territory, and no one has planted any spies here.
It has to be said that Xiaotangshan is a true summer resort, with mild winters and cool summers. Lying under the peach trees and looking at the unripe fruit on the branches is a unique experience.
In the evening, soaking in the hot springs and sipping wine, this is a life I wouldn't trade for even the gods!
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"That must be the famous Peach Blossom Manor!"
"Yes, I've heard that Peach Blossom Manor is Princess Tongjia's residence, and outsiders are not allowed to enter. I've also heard it's exceptionally beautiful!"
"I'd like to go inside and take a look at this place!" Yinreng was quite curious; the thirteen-year-old Crown Prince already showed the demeanor of a future heir apparent.
"Your Highness, you should save your breath. It's said that even Lord Tong Guogang had a hard time getting into that place!" Yin Ti said with his usual sarcastic remarks.
"Fifth brother, this is your aunt's place. Why don't you try to see if you can take us in for a tour!"
"This younger brother probably doesn't have that much influence!" Yin Zhao thought of his mother's repeated warnings and decided not to get involved in this mess.
Besides, it would be so embarrassing to get kicked out!
At this time, almost all the princes, except for the youngest, had arrived. Of the nine princes involved in the struggle for the throne, except for the thirteenth and fourteenth, they were all here.
Wangyou is currently looking around with a telescope, while her fishing rod is hanging to the side; she's currently playing with it in a tree!
Therefore, Wangyou naturally saw Yinreng, Yinti, and all the other princes, both big and small, and they were accompanied by a large number of people. Wangyou easily guessed who those people were.
Therefore, Wangyou smoothly bypassed the group of princes and started looking towards the back. Once she looked, she couldn't take her eyes off them.
After all, in the Qing Dynasty, where money and wealth were rampant, it was practically impossible to find someone as handsome as Wangyou. However, Wangyou did see a very handsome one today.
"Tingfeng, investigate this person for me. He has a red mole at the corner of his eye. Investigate him!" Wangyou handed the binoculars to Tingfeng, asking her to take a closer look and investigate the person.
"This servant understands!" Tingfeng was overjoyed to hear this. The princess had finally found a young master she liked. She would definitely investigate his ancestors for eighteen generations.
Tingfeng excitedly accepted the order and went to investigate!
Wangyou's intelligence network was extremely comprehensive. Once the portrait was distributed, information about the person reached Wangyou within two hours.
“A collateral branch of the Niohuru clan, named Erhe, is related to Empress Xiaozhao. His father, E Shun, is a second-rank official. He is seventeen years old this year, has no concubines or mistresses, and his parents treat each other with respect. He has an elder brother, an elder sister, and several younger brothers. He is quite well-off!” Wangyou glanced through the document and felt that this person was a good match for her in terms of appearance.
(This is the author's own interpretation!)
"Princess, I've heard that the second young master of the Niohuru family has been virtuous and upright since childhood. He was also personally selected by the Emperor in the twenty-third year of Kangxi's reign as the third-ranked scholar. I've heard that the Emperor intends to bestow a marriage upon him!"
"What is his character like?"
"A virtuous gentleman, he has no cousin who admires him, nor does he have any ambiguous relationship with other women. He does not secretly keep a mistress, nor does he ever go to brothels or similar places!"
"Sounds good, let's go with him. Who cares if it's a forced marriage? Whether it's sweet or not, we'll have to take a bite to know. Tell Father and Mother that I've decided to get married, even the illegitimate son!" Wangyou smiled and threw the stack of papers into the fire.
Wangyou truly displayed her appearance-obsessed nature to the fullest, completely oblivious to the shock her parents would feel upon hearing the news.
When Jue Luo received the letter, she was shocked to see that her beloved daughter had taken a liking to a son born out of wedlock. She almost choked on her own breath, but fortunately, the nanny next to her comforted her in time, and she was able to continue reading.
Upon seeing that her daughter had taken a liking to someone's looks, and then looking at the young master, even the third-ranked scholar was acceptable, Jue Luo Shi calmed down completely. In any case, there shouldn't be any problem with the person her daughter had chosen.
The remaining question is how to bring it up!
Changchun Garden.
Tong Guogang, who had just come out of the Hall of State Affairs, was startled when he received a letter from his daughter. This daughter was indeed easy to take care of, but when she was not, she was frightening!
However, after the initial shock, Tong Guogang also began to consider the feasibility of this matter.
Both the Tongjia and Niohuru clans belong to the Manchu Bordered Yellow Banner and hold important positions in the court. His Majesty is unlikely to allow the direct descendants of the two clans to marry.
Fortunately, my daughter has her eye on someone from a collateral branch of the family, but that collateral branch doesn't hold a low position. However, my daughter has her eye on a son born out of wedlock, and this son is the third-ranked scholar personally appointed by His Majesty. It's not too difficult to manipulate things, but I still need to investigate him.
Tong Guogang hurriedly returned to his residence. After discussing it with Lady Jue Luo, he sent someone to investigate. His daughter was growing more and more beautiful, and he was afraid that one day the emperor would see her. His daughter's temperament was such that she could really do something like regicide.
This Niohuru woman was of high status, so marrying her wouldn't be considered a disservice to their daughter. Besides, Emperor Kangxi would always have some pride and wouldn't do what the late emperor did, taking his subject's wife away.
Tong Guogang thought about it more and more and felt that this was feasible, and he was already planning how to ask His Majesty for an imperial edict.
By the time the secret guards brought the information they had gathered, it was already dusk. After reading Niu Hulu Erhe's detailed information, Tong Guogang couldn't help but slap his thigh. Wasn't this person tailor-made for his daughter?
However, since he is an illegitimate son, living with the legitimate family might cause his daughter to suffer. He needs to find a way to separate the Niohuru E's family, so that his daughter can have some peace of mind.
However, these matters need to be considered carefully. For now, he should consult with E Shun and then request an imperial decree to try to set a date as soon as possible.
……
"It looks like it's going to rain today, let's pack our things and go home!"
"Yes!"
Not long after Wangyou returned to her room, she saw that the rain was pouring down in no time. She sat by the window with great interest, enjoying the rain and drinking tea!
"Princess, someone is knocking on the door, wanting to take shelter from the rain. It's the same group of people you and I saw earlier!" Tingfeng rushed in and said.