"Mother, this time, I want to find an empress myself. You chose this Wulanala for me. I'm not satisfied with this domineering daughter-in-law.”Qianlong said to the empress dowager.
"You want to cripple the Empress?"
"Yes."
"Deposing the empress is a big matter. What's wrong with the empress? Just because she persuaded you to cut your hair in a fit of anger? She's in the wrong, and you're in the wrong too. She didn't persuade you in the right way. She was young and impulsive. I asked her to take care of you. She was very obedient and responsible. You can't cripple your empress because of this. If you don't have a good reason, how are you going to explain it to the people of the country? Your every move is an example for people to learn from. Your every move is the focus of the people. Be careful with your words and actions. Be the first to set an example. Do you understand? Can you not be so childish? If you don't like her, there are still so many imperial noble consorts and imperial concubines. Let's not discuss this matter today. "You've been out for many days to sort out the government affairs and visit privately. Even if you're going out to relieve stress and relax yourself, you should still think about some national affairs. You're a king of a generation. Don't forget your identity.”
"Yes, I want to lift the ban on Manchu and Han marriage.”
"Why? Just because that woman was Han? No, the minister would not agree.”
"I want to convince them. The great unity of the nation would bring about great strength. What was wrong with reform and opening up and learning from each other's strong points to offset their weaknesses? Secluding oneself from the world and being arrogant can only narrow the path further and further away. It can't reflect the tolerance of our Great Qing Dynasty.”
"Child, do you still remember the words carved on the stone tablet excavated from Fengtian Phoenix Restaurant?”
"Remember, the one who destroyed the Qing Dynasty was the Yates family.”
"This is not a curse. We have to be vigilant at all times. We can't be carefree. If we don't have long-term concerns, we will have immediate worries. A man should focus on his career and not waste time and energy on women. Since ancient times, there were many men who messed up things because of women. If you have time, you should read more books. You should read Zi Zhi Tong Jian and Shi Ji a few times. You should also use your calligraphy to look at famous people's posts. You should strive to be independent. You should go everywhere and write inscriptions. The words are the face of the world. They can be passed down through the ages, especially the inscriptions in scenic spots. In the future, future generations will also be able to see them and comment on your inscriptions and poems. You should strive to leave some good things for future generations. Don't let future generations laugh at you for being mediocre.”
"Your son understands, but we can do what you said about not marrying into the Yates family. There are many more Han people than us, so what's wrong with uniting them and using their wisdom to govern the Qing Dynasty? Some of the ancestral teachings were outdated and should be reformed. The dross should be removed and the essence should be absorbed. Manchu and Han intermarriage was the general trend.”
"Let's not talk about this today. You've just returned, so you're tired. I'm tired too. You should go back. There's still a long time ahead.”
"Mother, you can wait, but your son cannot. Time flies, and time waits for no one. Confucius said," Time passes like this. I want to carry out drastic reforms and get rid of those outdated customs. Let our country go to war lightly. I want to be a wise ruler who will leave a name in history. Mother must support me."”
"You should go. I'm tired. I want to rest for a while and take a nap.”
Qianlong came to Noble Consort Xin's room.
Imperial Concubine Xin was filled with joy and tried her best to serve Qianlong. She said hypocritically,"The emperor hasn't seen the empress for a few days. Why did you come to this servant's room instead of seeing the empress?”
Qianlong waved his hand and said unhappily,"Don't mention her. I'm full of anger at the mention of her. If you mention her again, I'll leave.”
"Don't, emperor, why are you so angry? When the heart is too strong, it is harmful to the body and is not conducive to health.”
"This woman was born to be a good manager. I have a long-winded big mother who I can't choose, and a strong little mother who cares about me everywhere. I can't live like this anymore. I'm unhappy and depressed.”
"I'm here to serve the emperor, relieve the emperor's worries, relieve the emperor's boredom. Does the emperor need this minister to undress you?”Noble Consort Xin said coquettishly.
"I'm not undressing or taking off my clothes. I want to talk to you first.”
"I'm all ears."
"You don't have to wash your ears. I don't want to listen. Zhen wants to hear your true opinion.”
"Your Majesty thinks too highly of me."
"I heard that among the women in the harem, you're the most cultured and assertive. You're known as the harem's masculine woman.”
"Your Majesty saying this, this servant is so embarrassed. What tough woman, I just eat more than them. That's just my sisters joking with me.”Noble Consort Xin was shy and her face was flushed red. She felt that Qianlong was joking with her.
"I would like to discuss with the minister to abolish the law that forbids marriage between Manchu and Han people, allowing them to marry each other, and send troops to hunt down the remnants of the Red Flower Association. What do you think? Two things, one line of thought. It was for the sake of the Qing Dynasty's eternal stability.”
"Two things, one train of thought?" Noble Consort Xin repeated to herself.
"Yes, an idea." Qianlong looked at Noble Consort Xin with a serious expression.
Noble Consort Xin didn't answer the question and asked,"Does the Emperor like soft women or hard women?"?”
"What do you mean? I don't understand."
"In other words, does the emperor like smart women or silly, naive women who will never grow up?”
"It's not easy to define. I feel that women who are too smart are not good, and women who are too stupid are not good either. Women who are neither stupid nor smart are good.”
"I understand, but many women can't do it. That degree of control, that sense of propriety, changing the helm according to the wind, and doing things against one's will, it was not easy to grasp.”
"Yes, that's why it's not easy to be a woman. It's even harder to be a good woman in the eyes of a man. A man with high standards also has high requirements for a woman.”Qianlong said meaningfully.
"I don't know what to say."
"Come here and come closer. I wrote a love poem. I'm telling you clearly that it's not for you, but I want to read it to you.”
"This servant has little ink in my stomach and doesn't understand poetry.”
"A new poem. It's so easy to understand." Qianlong began to chant with deep emotion, I miss you until dawn
There are many people in the world, oh, many people
But I only have you in my heart
Once I think
I miss you until dawn
what are you doing
did you miss me
I don't care
I just want
I miss you until dawn
The face will age
Clothes will change
The heart that loves you has not changed
There's nothing else in my heart
Only longing
Turning Cocoon into Silk
All I draw out is longing
"Who is this woman you like? She is really too blessed. Can the emperor tell me? I'm very jealous. The jealousy of a woman is really touching. It comes from the bottom of my heart. I've never seen the emperor so moved!”
"Am I in love?"
"Yes, I'm in love. Emperor, why didn't you read it to this happy woman? She would definitely be so touched that she would burst into tears.”
"No, she won't listen, and she won't be able to hear it. Perhaps I won't be able to give her the chance to read the poem in person.”
"Why?"
"You'll know. I'll express my longing and feel better. Let's not talk about her. Let's talk about the matter of taking off our clothes just now.”
"The emperor must have gone mad, possessed, bewitched.”The Empress said angrily.
"You should take the initiative to admit your mistake.”
"No, I didn't do anything wrong. I won't admit any mistakes.”Wulanala said firmly.
"It doesn't matter if my daughter-in-law is right or wrong. Even if my daughter-in-law is right and my son is wrong, a mother has to side with her son. This is human nature. Don't you understand? You must first win the Empress Dowager's sympathy. Her support and understanding are very important to you. Otherwise, your position as Empress will be difficult to guarantee.”
Royal Noble Consort Zhe Min looked at the flustered and exasperated Black Lara and continued to advise her,""Sister, if I were you, I would reflect on myself and take the initiative to admit my mistake to the emperor.”
"What do you mean? I've already said that I didn't do anything wrong. I won't admit my mistake. Some people just wanted the world to be in chaos, so they added insult to injury and had ill intentions.”
Royal Noble Consort Zhe Min was unhappy and oversensitive. She said,""Sister, there's a hidden meaning in your words.”
"It's good that you understand. Intensify the conflict and cripple me. Some people are now imperial noble consorts. With a little more promotion, they can rightfully take over and become the empress.”
Zhe Min said simply," Sister, you are talking about me. I have a heart of ice in the jade pot. I feel that Sister is always looking out for me. At this time, the people involved are confused, but the bystanders see clearly. I wanted to help elder sister come up with some ideas, but I didn't expect that my good intentions would be treated as ill intentions. I'm very sorry, I really didn't have the foresight to disturb elder sister. Please take it that I didn't say anything and take my leave.”
Wulanala sighed." The world is fickle and cold. Back then, without my strong recommendation and the opportunity to get close to the Emperor, how could you be promoted to Imperial Noble Consort?" I don't want to repay my kindness. I don't want to be grateful. I only hope that when I encounter a problem, there will be someone who can stand by me and analyze the situation. They won't go against my wishes and let me do this and that. It's hard to find a soulmate.”
"Imperial Noble Consort Zhe Min is right. I've never heard her badmouth the Empress."”
"Slap your mouth. At this time, I don't believe anyone. She's obviously here to pay New Year's greetings to the chicken. You still don't understand the emperor? At this time, he is still angry. If I go to see him, he will be annoyed by me. No matter what I say, he will not listen to me. It is tantamount to adding fuel to the fire and walking into the trap. It is better to slowly cool down like this.”
"But this servant is a little worried. At this time, will someone use this opportunity to take advantage of the loophole?"”
"Little girl, your words reminded me. However, if I go now, he won't be happy. How can I not make him angry when he sees me? Call the imperial eunuch Gao Yu over."
"Yes."
For a long time, the eunuch Gao Yu did not come.
"Why is this male mute so disobedient this time? Why is he so slow?”
"Gao Yu said he'll be here soon. I don't think he's doing anything. He's just sitting there drinking tea."”
"The tea is cold when he leaves. I haven't left yet. I'm still the empress. Let's see what he says when he comes.”He held back his anger and gritted his teeth.
After a long time, the eunuch slowly walked over. The Empress asked angrily,""Gao Yu, did you sprain your butt and ankle? It's hard to walk like an old lady. Bengong was looking for you, why did you only come now?”
"Replying to the Empress, this servant originally wanted to come immediately, but the Emperor had something to do at the last minute and stopped this servant, so I came late. This servant deserves to die, please calm your anger, Empress.”
"You don't deserve to die. Don't be nervous. I know you're very busy.”
"No, no, no. Empress, you must not say that. You are the Empress, and I am a slave. How can I not say anything? The Empress usually thinks highly of this servant, but this servant doesn't know the depth of his position. What orders does the Empress have? This servant will do it immediately."
"You usually give me information, so why aren't you giving me information now?”
"The Empress scared this servant to death. When did this servant not follow the rules and speak nonsense? This servant knows the rules of the palace. If the Empress wants this servant to live, please have mercy on the Empress and don't put this servant to death.”
"The tone has changed, the stance has changed, and there's a situation. Gao Yu, do you think I'm a fool? Speak, do you think bengong is so easy to fool? What's the situation with the emperor? What's his latest thought about me? Speak!"
" This servant is loyal to the Empress. In the past, the Empress treated this servant well and was deeply grateful. However, the situation has changed. Today, this servant dares to say something to the Empress..." Gao Yu wanted to say something but stopped. He looked at the cherry blossoms in the room and shut his mouth.
"Only Cherryblossoms, not outsiders. How about this, Cherryblossoms, you go out.”
Cherryblossoms immediately agreed. She opened the door and left, then gently closed the door.
"Only the two of us know.”
Gao Yu was sweating all over and looked very nervous. He looked left and right and whispered mysteriously,"Crippled Empress." Then, without waiting for the Empress to speak, he turned around quickly, uncharacteristically opened the door, and ran out in a flash.
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