Chapter 96 Noble Lady Fucha and Princess Chaogui 3 96
Chapter 96 Noble Lady Fucha and Princess Chaogui 3 96
After that, Princess Chaogui studied these books day and night.
She learned methods for dealing with common diseases on the grasslands from the Complete Book of Medicine and Poisons.
Select loyal individuals using the methods employed to train secret guards.
Although the martial arts manuals were difficult to learn, she persevered despite her difficulties.
As time went by, Princess Chaogui became more and more composed and confident.
Time flies. After the investiture ceremony for Fucha Peiyun, Nian Shilan, Feng Ruozhao, Cao Qinmo, and Lü Yingfeng...
News arrived from the Dzungar Khanate that Inge Khan had died suddenly, and the new Khan, Moge, ascended the throne.
After proposing to marry the legitimate princess of the Qing Dynasty again, the chubby orange cat, seeing that Ge Er was very sincere, agreed to the marriage.
Princess Chaogui was shocked but not afraid when she learned of this.
She knew this day would come eventually, but she didn't expect it to come so soon.
But she is no longer the delicate princess she once was, and she is no longer afraid of being married off to the Dzungar Khanate.
She still hopes to go to Dzungar to show off her skills, but Big Fat Orange isn't as badly made as before.
She was given two months to prepare for her wedding, and Chao Gui gave a mocking smile.
At this time, Consort Guo Luoluo rushed to the princess's residence to visit Princess Chaogui.
He remained calm upon seeing the princess.
Consort Guo Luoluo breathed a sigh of relief, then remarked:
"Princess, we are truly grateful to Consort Shu for speaking up for you this time."
Otherwise, if you were to hastily marry Inge Khan as the Emperor wishes,
If the Khan suddenly dies, you will be forced to become the new Khan's concubine!
These Dzungars are utterly unruly; they're just a bunch of barbarians who don't know any manners!
Princess Chaogui: "Yes, thanks to Consort Shu... Mother, let's go to Tingxi Palace to thank Consort Shu."
Consort Guoluo nodded, "Yes, yes, Mother came to find you because she wanted to go with you to thank the Imperial Concubine again."
The mother and daughter arrived at Yanxi Palace, and Fucha Peiyun immediately invited them into the hall.
"I see that the princess is calm and composed now, it seems that she has grown a lot in recent days."
Fucha Peiyun looked at Princess Chaogui and said
Chao Gui bowed respectfully, "Thank you for your kind words of assistance, Your Highness."
I am even more grateful for Your Majesty's guidance these past few days.
Fucha Peiyun smiled and gently teased the chubby Hongchang in her arms with her fingers.
The little guy is grinning right now, and when he smiles, he reveals two tiny dimples and pink gums.
Fucha Peiyun looked up at Chao Gui and said gently, "I hope you will be well in the Dzungar Khanate from now on."
Today, I present the princess with another great gift.
As she spoke, she nodded slightly to Ye'er beside her.
Ye'er understood immediately and quickly presented Chao Gui with an exquisitely crafted box.
Chao Gui took the box with great curiosity and gently opened it.
In an instant, a cold glint caught their eye—it turned out that there was an exquisite dagger lying in the box!
The hilt of the dagger was inlaid with dazzling gemstones.
The blade gleamed with a cold light, as if it could easily cut through anything hard in the world.
Fucha Peiyun slowly began to explain:
"This dagger is incredibly sharp; it was specially sent to the palace by my father."
The princess can wear it for self-defense.
This dagger also has a hidden mechanism; if you encounter a dangerous situation, simply press this spot…
As she spoke, she pointed to a barely noticeable protrusion on the hilt of the dagger.
"It can instantly shoot out several fine silver needles, making it impossible for the enemy to defend against."
After hearing this introduction, Chao Gui was both surprised and delighted, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
With trembling hands, she picked up the precious dagger and said excitedly:
"Thank you, Your Highness! I am truly unworthy of such a precious gift."
But since it is Your Highness's kind gesture, Chao Gui will cherish it and carry this dagger with her every day.
Seeing this, Consort Guo Luo, who was standing to the side, quickly smiled and echoed:
"It's truly a blessing that Chao Gui has accumulated over several lifetimes to receive the help of the Imperial Concubine!"
Fucha Peiyun: "This is also due to the fate between me and the princess."
If the Empress Dowager weren't currently ill, and the Empress weren't interfering with palace affairs...
"I truly dare not interfere in this matter rashly."
Consort Guoluo's eyes flickered upon hearing this; she was also somewhat aware of the current situation in the Emperor's harem.
In the imperial harem, if you're deaf and blind, you won't even know how you died.
Empress Dowager Uya was biased before, and she didn't stop causing trouble even after becoming Empress Dowager.
If she hadn't been so biased, the Fourteenth Prince wouldn't have been sent to guard the imperial tombs.
The more she showed favoritism, the less the emperor could tolerate the Fourteenth Prince.
This empress doesn't seem magnanimous at all, and the emperor was incredibly blind before.
They are far inferior to the late emperor.
Just as some thoughts were beginning to form in the mind of the noblewoman Guo Luoluo, and she was about to ponder them deeply...
Then Fucha Peiyun said, "Actually, I think it's quite nice for the Empress Dowager to lie here quietly like this."
There's no need to worry about so much; just enjoy this peaceful and carefree life.
Upon hearing this, Consort Guoluo's lips curled up slightly, subtly forming an arc that was difficult for others to notice.
She replied softly, "Your Highness is absolutely right. The Empress Dowager really should get some rest."
Princess Chaogui, standing to the side, suddenly had a thought, relying on her womanly sensitivity and perceptiveness...
She instantly caught that subtle, almost imperceptible change in the atmosphere.
So she slowly raised her head and turned her gaze to Fucha Peiyun.
Fucha Peiyun's beautiful eyes were as deep as a pool, seemingly concealing endless meaning.
Consort Guoluo originally intended to help Consort Shu eliminate the Empress Dowager and the Empress.
But upon hearing Consort Shu's words, it was clear that she did not wish for the Empress Dowager and the Empress to die.
In that case, what can I do for this Consort Shu?
Just as Consort Guoluo was thinking, she suddenly heard Princess Chaogui speak:
"Your Highness, may I, Chaogui, hold Hongchang?"
Fucha Peiyun smiled slightly and, without hesitation, gently handed Hongchang, whom she was holding, to Chaogui.
Chao Gui happily accepted Hong Chang; the little guy showed no signs of shyness at all.
A pair of chubby little hands tightly gripped Chao Gui's clothes and played with them, looking incredibly cute.
After playing with Hongchang for a while, Chao Gui carefully handed Hongchang back to Fucha Peiyun.
At this moment, Consort Guoluo coughed lightly and said to Fucha Peiyun:
"Your Highness, although I am not particularly capable, I have accumulated some connections over the years."
"If Your Highness requires it, I will give you the list of these people."
Fucha Peiyun raised an eyebrow slightly, then shook her head.
"It wasn't easy for Consort Tai to build up these connections over the years; I can't accept them."
"If you give all these connections to me, it will inevitably be inconvenient for you."
Consort Guoluo was unaware that her daughter, Princess Chaogui, was already Fucha Peiyun's apprentice.
Without this connection, Fucha Peiyun would definitely have accepted these connections.
But Chao Gui was her apprentice, and she didn't want the noble lady Guo Luoluo to have a hard time in the palace after Chao Gui's marriage.
Moreover, she has connections with people like Su Peisheng and Zhu Xi, and her network of influence is considerable.
There's no need to accept Guo Luoluo's connections.
After hearing Fucha Peiyun's words, Consort Guoluo felt even more admiration for her.
"The Imperial Concubine is indeed kind and considerate, always thinking of others."
Consort Guoluo naturally knew that those who could climb to high positions in the harem were not virtuous people.
Although it's unclear why Consort Shu refused the connections she offered.
But actions speak louder than words, and without judging by intentions, there are no saints. It was actually a good thing for Consort Shu that she didn't accept these connections.
She naturally had to say more good things, as having a good reputation in the palace was always a good thing.
Of course, she also wanted to do something for Consort Shu to repay the great kindness Consort Shu had shown to her and her daughter.
Fucha Peiyun waved her hand, "You're too kind, Your Highness. I am merely Princess Chaogui."
Princess Chaogui said at the right moment, "Mother, Her Majesty has made arrangements, so you don't need to worry."
Just then, a commotion broke out outside.
It turned out that Consort Hua, Nian Shilan, had arrived with a group of palace maids and eunuchs.
Nian Shilan walked into the hall, saw everyone and was slightly taken aback, then smiled and said:
"Wow, it's so lively today."
Fucha Peiyun replied with a smile, "What brings Your Highness, the Imperial Noble Consort, to my palace today?"
After Nian Shilan sat down, she glanced at Consort Guo Luoluo and her daughter.
"I heard that the Dzungars have come to propose marriage again. Princess, rest assured, I will have the Imperial Household Department prepare your dowry properly."
If those people are blind to my true nature, I will make them pay.
Consort Guoluo hurriedly pulled Princess Chaogui to thank Nian Shilan.
"Your Majesty, I, and Chao Gui, are deeply grateful for Your Highness's care."
Nian Shilan waved her hand, "No need for such formalities, Your Highness. The princess's marriage to a foreign ruler is a great act of merit for the Qing Dynasty."
"I, the Empress, will certainly not allow the Princess to suffer any injustice."
After saying that, she turned to Princess Chaogui and said, "Princess, please take good care of yourself on your journey."
Princess Chaogui had a better impression of the Imperial Noble Consort; compared to the seemingly virtuous Empress, this arrogant and domineering Imperial Noble Consort won her heart more.
Consort Hui is also quite good.
However, the best person in her heart was still her master.
Chao Gui bowed and said, "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness, Imperial Noble Consort."
Chao Gui will never forget this, and Chao Gui will certainly not fail in her mission.
Consort Guo Luoluo believes that the Imperial Noble Consort and the Noble Consort Shu must have something to discuss.
He hurriedly pulled Princess Chaogui to take his leave.
After seeing off Consort Guo Luoluo and Princess Chaogui, Fucha Peiyun looked at Nian Shilan.
"What brings you to my palace today?"
Nian Shilan removed the nail guards from her hands and handed them to Songzhi, then snatched Hongchang from Fucha Peiyun's arms.
Nian Shilan picked up Hongchang and gently pinched his little face, making Hongchang giggle.
Nian Shilan looked at the child and said to Fucha Peiyun:
"This child is so adorable; his eyes and eyebrows are just like yours."
Fortunately, he doesn't look like that old guy.
Fucha Peiyun smiled helplessly, "If you say what you just said today outside, I'm afraid some people will accuse you of defiling the inner palace."
"Confusing the royal bloodline"
Nian Shilan was startled by these words and quickly said, "Pah, pah, pah, I will never say such a thing again."
"I didn't do it on purpose."
Fucha Peiyun: "Alright, just be careful what you say when you go out."
Why don't you just tell me what you've come here for?
"Aren't you busy enough with all the palace affairs?"
Nian Shilan kissed Hongchang and gave Fucha Peiyun a big eye roll.
"If you weren't unwilling to manage palace affairs, why would I be so busy?"
Both Consort Jing and Consort Jin are pregnant, and I have no one to share the burden.
Fucha Peiyun coughed lightly. "Why don't you just tell me what you're here for?"
Nian Shilan was "not yet that Consort Wan".
Fucha Peiyun: "Zhen Huan? What happened to Zhen Huan? Does she still dare to provoke you, a Noble Consort?"
Nian Shilan: "She didn't have one, but the palace maid beside her..."
She's just a palace maid, I don't know what she thinks so highly of herself.
Fucha Peiyun: "That Huanbi? What happened?"
Nian Shilan snorted coldly, her eyebrows furrowed, and she said coquettishly:
"She doesn't dare to dance in front of me! Songzhi, come and tell me in detail what exactly happened!"
Upon hearing this, Songzhi quickly and respectfully curtsied, and cautiously replied:
"Reporting to Consort Shu, yesterday this servant was acting on her orders..."
He led a few eunuchs to the Imperial Garden to pick some flowers to decorate the palace.
Who would have thought that, by such a coincidence, they would run into Huanbi, who was accompanying Consort Wan for a stroll in the garden.
At this point, Songzhi paused, stealing a glance at Nian Shilan's face, noticing that her expression had grown increasingly gloomy.
He forced himself to continue:
"When Huanbi saw us approaching from afar, she merely glanced at us indifferently."
His eyes were full of contempt, as if he regarded us as some lowly, inferior people.
What's even more infuriating is that she then deliberately raised her voice and spoke loudly to Consort Wan beside her.
'Some people are already yesterday's flowers, and these yesterday's flowers should be trampled underfoot like flower mud.'
Anyone with a discerning eye could see that her words were a veiled insult, a subtle dig at my lady!
Upon hearing this, Nian Shilan was immediately enraged. She slammed her hand on the table, nearly knocking over the teacups.
Her eyes widened, and she cursed through gritted teeth:
"What an arrogant and ignorant brat! How dare she be so audacious as to spread rumors about me!"
In my opinion, she's probably tired of living and is determined to die.
Seeing this, Fucha Peiyun, who was sitting to the side, frowned slightly and took Hongchang from Nian Shilan's arms.
"Don't scare my son."
Fucha Peiyun glanced at Hongchang and saw him looking at them with great interest, smiling like a landlord's silly son.
She breathed a sigh of relief, probably thinking they were teasing him.
Nian Shilan quickly apologized, "It's my fault, I forgot for a moment that I was still holding Hongchang in my arms."
As she spoke, Nian Shilan took off a jade bracelet from her wrist and placed it in Hongchang's arms.
Fucha Peiyun was satisfied. "Alright, just be more careful next time."
Seeing that Hongchang didn't seem scared, Fucha Peiyun didn't have anyone carry him away.
The royal family can't have naive and innocent girls; they have to be able to handle things.
Fucha Peiyun said, "Alright, you don't need to get angry over such an arrogant girl."
Nian Shilan wondered, "Are we just going to let her go like this?"
Fucha Peiyun: "Although Huanbi is just a lowly palace maid..."
But after all, she was Consort Wan's personal maid.
Furthermore, although her words sounded harsh and unpleasant,
But in the end, they didn't specifically name you or target you directly.
Making a big fuss over such trivial matters will only make you seem petty and narrow-minded.
Nian Shilan: "I don't care about these things."
Fucha Peiyun: "Do you want to hear this or not?"
Fucha Peiyun had long disliked Huanbi, who was extremely arrogant.
She's just a palace maid, yet she's always looking down on this person and that person.
Ye'er and Xue'er, who were beside her, had also been provoked by Huanbi, but she was so busy that she forgot about her.
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