frightfiction Chapter 218: Four Princesses Granted Marriage at the Same Time
Chapter 218: Four Princesses Granted Marriage at the Same Time
Chapter 218 Four Princesses Are Married Simultaneously
After that day, Kangxi spent a long time alone in the Qianqing Palace pondering. It wasn't that the suggestion was bad, it was simply too good. However, with a plan in place, he began to consider many other things. For example, should he appoint Yinreng as the heir or directly appoint Hongye? In front of which of his trusted aides should he write the secret edict, and where should it be stored? Who would keep it?
Although these were minor issues compared to the idea of secretly appointing a crown prince, and only required simple comparison and thinking, it still took Kangxi a lot of time.
Because this imperial edict was made in triplicate, it would need to be witnessed by important ministers in the court. However, since the position of crown prince was vacant, to be honest, he, the master, was confused as to which side those important ministers were on.
For example, Ma Qi. To be honest, this man is capable and is very trusted by Kangxi. Logically, he should be a good candidate, but recently his spies came back to say that the Fucha family has been close to the Eighth Brother.
For example, he had originally intended to support Longkodo, who was supposed to be his cousin, grew up by his side, and had always been a royal guard. He was promoted to the position of the Nine Gates Commander only two years ago. As a result, as soon as he let go of him, the other party caused such a big trouble.
He also remembered that Longkodo had been at odds with Prince Chenyuan's palace over the Li Si'er incident, a feud that could be described as a fight to the death. Given that, if he allowed someone like him to keep the imperial edict, what if he wanted revenge and forged it?
After much thought, Kangxi decided to make another move. No matter what, let's not talk about loyalty. He wanted to see how many people were truly loyal to him, whether they were mules or horses.
After thinking about these things, Kangxi had no intention of calling his concubines that night and went straight to bed in the Qianqing Palace. Zhenhuan, who had originally expected the emperor to remember her and her daughter, was a little disappointed, but she had also adapted to the rhythm of the palace. Although she was disappointed, she did not show it on her face.
But on the other hand, Concubine Min was not doing so well. She had been in the palace for many years, and perhaps because her three children had grown up, especially the Thirteenth Prince had gotten married some time ago, she had indulged herself a little. After Lang Shining was taken away, she still expected the emperor to come and comfort her daughter later, but no one came until the lights were turned off.
Minpin was thinking about this, and Kangxi was also thinking about this at this time. He also thought of this question before going to bed and asked it directly. Liang Jiugong had not left the Qianqing Palace today, and because he had been following Kangxi, he was really vague about this matter, so he called his apprentice Wei Zhu to reply.
Knowing it was the emperor's order, Wei Zhu quickly trotted over and knelt before Kangxi: "Your Majesty, I am here."
Kangxi was also satisfied with Liang Jiugong, his filial and considerate disciple. Although he was cruel to his sons, he loved to see a loving father and a filial son. Wei Zhu and Liang Jiugong were not father and son, but they were better than father and son.
Kangxi: "Tell me, when I went to Xianfu Palace to ask for someone today, I heard that you and Xiao Ba had a conflict."
Wei Zhu's heart trembled. This incident just happened today, and he didn't even have time to report it to his master. The Emperor stayed in the palace the whole day, but he had never seen him alone. How could he know so clearly?
Despite all these thoughts, Wei Zhu was quick to kneel down respectfully. "Your Majesty, this happened, and it's my fault. It was me and the others who offended the Eighth Princess. When I led the guards over, Lang Shining was painting for the Eighth Princess. Since Your Majesty needed him urgently, we brought him back. The princess tried to stop us, but we, the others, acted in a disrespectful manner and didn't respond, so we hurried back to the Palace of Heavenly Purity. I deserve to die, and Your Majesty, please punish me. However, this has nothing to do with the guards; it was my own decision. I beg for mercy, Master."
Kangxi already knew what had happened today, and he was mainly interested in hearing Wei Zhu's account. Finding it consistent with what he had heard, Kangxi grew a little annoyed. He wondered how Concubine Min had raised her child; she had turned a good little princess into a brainless shrew. He had even given Concubine Min the character "Min" (Min), but now it seemed even worse than "Yu" (Foolish).
Originally, for the sake of Thirteen, he wanted to leave one of Eighth and Tenth in Beijing, which would fulfill his long-standing relationship with Concubine Min. Now it seems that neither of them needs to stay. Not only that, it is better to marry them off early. If they stay in the palace for too long, have more contact with Concubine Min, and learn bad habits, it will be a disgrace to the royal family.
At the same time, he also decided to take time to go to the Empress Dowager to ask for two strict nannies to be given as dowry, so that they can teach the princess a lesson. If she is a little petty and yet she is called a beautiful girl, if she is really like the family of the eighth prince, he would be ashamed to admit that she is his princess.
After sending Wei Zhu and Liang Jiugong away, Kangxi lay in bed thinking about the marriages of the two sisters. They were almost twenty years old and it was time for them to get married. At the same time, he could also arrange for Xiaoliu's marriage, and as for Xiaojiu, he could keep her for two more years.
As he was thinking, Kangxi soon fell asleep.
Kangxi never treated his daughters badly. Even though some of them had unpleasant personalities, it was harmless in Kangxi's eyes because they didn't have much time to stay in the palace. Besides, the princess's personality depends entirely on how she was taught. It's not that the princess was bad, but some people just don't know how to teach their children.
Within two days, the imperial edict of marriage came down from the palace, and it was to marry four princesses at once. Among them, the sixth princess born to Concubine Tong was named Princess Heshuo Chunxun, and her husband was Borjigit Celeng, who grew up in the capital since he was a child. As soon as he came of age, he was named a light cavalry commander by the emperor, and two years ago he was awarded the title of Gushan Beizi.
Not long after the marriage was granted, Kangxi arranged for him to work under Yinreng. I believe that if he made any more achievements before marrying the princess, he would definitely be made a Duolo Prince.
It can be said that everyone in the capital city knew that this person was the emperor's favorite. The fact that he betrothed the Sixth Princess to him showed how much the emperor doted on her.
Then there was the eighth princess, born to Concubine Min, who was given the title of Princess Heshuo Wenke and married to the Borjigit Cangjin of Mongolia. This princess was also quite good, being the descendant of Yuan Taizu's younger brother. I heard that she has now been granted the title of Beizi, making her a rare and good husband on the grassland.
The tenth princess was given the title of Princess Heshuo Dunke, and her marriage was also to Dorji of the Borjigit clan of Mongolia. This princess was slightly more ordinary than the previous two, and currently only a crown prince. It was estimated that after his father passed away, he would inherit the rank of Taiji. If he wanted to rise further, it would require opportunity and personal effort.
Finally, the ninth princess, born to Concubine Yuan, was given the title of Heshuo Xujing Princess. Her husband was quite unique: a Han Chinese, marking the first time during the reign of Emperor Kangxi that a princess was granted a Han Chinese marriage. His husband was Sun Chengyun, the son of Sun Sike, the governor of Gansu. Don't underestimate this Han Chinese husband; Sun Chengyun has inherited the title of first-class baron and has also been awarded the rank of Yunqiwei. He also serves in the Ministry of Revenue in Beijing, suggesting he will eventually settle in the capital.
As soon as the imperial edict came out, people began to figure out the marriages of several princesses. Apart from other things, although it is difficult to find out about the affairs of the deep palace, it can be seen from the objects of the marriages that the emperor is very satisfied with the sixth and ninth princesses. Not only is he satisfied, he also handed over the important task of arranging the marriages to them.
The Sixth Princess was married to Khalkha, and her husband would return to inherit the Taiji position in the future. This marriage would bring Outer Mongolia and the Qing Dynasty closer together.
Not to mention the Ninth Princess, who is the representative of the marriage between Manchus and Han people. After she gets married, no matter whether she is Manchu or Han, everyone who sees her must hold her in honor. She is a mascot symbolizing the marriage between the two ethnic groups.
As for the remaining two princesses, their marriages were very ordinary, not much different from those of other ordinary princesses. Basically, they were married directly to the princes or taijis from Mongolia as part of an alliance.