allonlinenovel Chapter 294 Concubine Yigui Leaves the Palace
Chapter 294 Concubine Yigui Leaves the Palace
Chapter 294 Concubine Yi leaves the palace
After that in-depth conversation, Burhe secretly resolved to do her utmost to provide the Crown Princess with the greatest care and attention. After all, she knew all the hardships the Crown Princess had endured along the way, and she had a deeper understanding of the difficulties and hardships of palace life than anyone else.
Perhaps in the eyes of outsiders, especially the men in the family, being virtuous and enjoying the happiness of having two wives is a matter of course. However, only women truly understand the emotional and precious time that goes into this.
Is there any woman in the world who is born gentle and virtuous? Not to mention those women who love their husbands deeply, how can they willingly tolerate other women interfering in their relationship?
The reasons why these women ultimately chose to endure silently can be roughly attributed to two aspects: First, it is closely related to the family education they received since childhood. This is the current social atmosphere, where women are taught to be gentle and humble as virtues and to regard their husbands as the center of the family;
Secondly, it is because of the deep and strong love in their hearts that makes them willing to compromise and put their husbands first in everything.
In recent days, whenever Burhe dealt with palace affairs, no matter how big or small the matter was, he would always invite the Crown Princess to participate.
Moreover, no matter what opinions or suggestions the Crown Princess expressed on various matters, Burhe would nod in agreement without hesitation.
Sometimes, when the Crown Princess came up with some unique and practical ideas, Burhe would not only praise her but also praise her generously.
She was not hiding it. The Crown Princess's child was indeed outstanding. Hongye had a good eye. Except that his family background was a little weaker than that of the old Manchu surnames, there was nothing wrong with him.
Before long, the ears of Buerhe's sisters-in-law were filled with the Queen Mother's praises for the Crown Princess.
These good stories spread very quickly, and even Princess Kejing, who was far away in Khalkha, received many letters praising the Crown Princess.
Suddenly, everyone in the capital knew that the Empress was quite pleased with the current Crown Princess! Back then, shortly after the Crown Prince and Crown Princess were married, the Empress had supported their canonization against all odds; now, she was even personally teaching the Crown Princess how to handle the complex palace affairs.
These actions undoubtedly let everyone see how much the Queen loves and values the Crown Princess.
However, this caused some families who had originally intended to send their daughters to marry into the prince's harem to back off.
They thought to themselves: Look at this situation, if their daughter really entered the Prince's Mansion and became one of them, not to mention whether the mother-in-law would like it, it would probably be difficult for her to pass the test of the mistress alone.
Furthermore, if she didn't have her husband's protection, how could she possibly have a good life in the future? After all, before marrying into the royal family, she could rely on her family background and prestigious background to compete for a position. But once she truly became the prince's woman, especially as a concubine, all she could rely on was a little favor and the care and concern of her mistress.
They have all been educated by the wife since childhood, and what they have learned and used are all grand and open techniques. When do they need to give up these and learn those things that concubines are not presentable?
If the Crown Princess had already been established, it would have been fine. Even if she was of Han Chinese descent and her grandfather, Zhang Yinggui, was a Grand Secretary of Wenhua Palace and Minister of Rites, a high-ranking official, people might not have been intimidated. After all, what family doesn't have one or two high-ranking officials? However, by now, the situation had changed dramatically.
First, rumors spread, claiming that the Crown Princess was chosen by the Crown Prince himself. Once this news came out, it was enough to show that the Crown Prince was very satisfied with the future Crown Princess.
Soon after, rumors began to circulate that even the Empress was extremely pleased with the Crown Princess. Furthermore, the Crown Princess's uncle had been the Emperor's former study companion, suggesting that this family's relationship with the Imperial Family was undeniably close.
Faced with this situation, the women who aspired to enter the prince's harem and become concubines could not help but feel anxious. After all, they had all experienced the open and covert struggles in their own father's harem and knew that the principal wife's status was inherently superior to that of the concubine.
When the Crown Princess gives birth to a boy or girl in the future, I'm afraid not many people will take the princes and princesses they give birth to seriously.
After all, the current emperor is a legitimate son, and the crown prince is also the eldest son who inherits the throne. If the situation continues to develop in this way, the children born to the crown princess in the future will most likely become the next heir to the throne.
At this moment, some extremely intelligent women have already seen through the situation and cleverly used their wisdom to do the opposite and began to comfort those who hold real power in the family.
It should be noted that Manchu aunts, before they marry, hold high status, so their words carry considerable influence within the family. As expected, there are many who are sharp-witted and quick to grasp everything.
Initially, these families were solely focused on achieving greater power through marriage into the imperial family, without giving much thought to the potential "merit" their next generation might bring. This way, even if their daughters didn't get to enter the prince's harem as they had hoped, it wouldn't matter.
After all, the Crown Prince has four brothers! Speaking of the Second Prince, he's already of marriageable age this year. If my daughter is lucky enough to become his wife, wouldn't that be just as wonderful?
However, there are always two sides to every coin. Naturally, there are also some people who are stubborn and hope for the best, trying to take a different approach and seek greater benefits through opportunistic means.
Thinking back to Tong Banchao's glory days, how could an ordinary person easily resist his temptation? Even if this adventure ultimately failed, all that would be lost would be a mere woman; but if he succeeded, not only would the entire family be able to rise to a higher level, but it would also ensure decades of endless prosperity and wealth!
As for Buerhe, she didn't bother to pay attention to their various thoughts. After all, the chessboard had already been laid. If someone still didn't know what was good for them and didn't understand the current situation... hmph, then if they really ended up with their family destroyed, they would have to blame the royal family for not giving them a chance. After all, Hongye was not Yinreng. He was the eldest son, and had been deeply loved and taught by two generations of emperors since childhood. Yinreng might have shown some mercy on some things, but Hongye would either not do it or do it to the end.
Today, Buerhe finally managed to squeeze out a bit of free time and hurried to the Yikun Palace. As she entered, she happened to see Concubine Yigui intently trimming the leaves of a potted plant. Warm sunlight filtered through the carved window lattices, gently illuminating Concubine Yigui's delicate face, making her appear even more serene, gentle, and charming.
However, Buerhe was not completely captivated by the picturesque scene before him. Although Concubine Yigui appeared to be at ease, she was actually surrounded by only a group of obedient servants.
On weekdays, Concubine Yigui rarely even had the opportunity to chat with anyone. Worse still, the servants she had served for years remained unchanged day after day, a dull and uninteresting experience for her. For the naturally lively and active Concubine Yigui, this monotonous life was an unbearable torture.
As expected, after just a moment, the originally quiet and beautiful atmosphere was instantly broken.
Suddenly, Concubine Yigui yelled loudly: "Ahhh, it's so boring! When will this dull and boring life end? Look at this little tree. It was more than one person tall at first, but now I have cut it into such a small ball. If I continue to cut it, I'm afraid it will lose its life! Forget it, just spare its life for now and move it away quickly!" As the words fell, Concubine Yigui angrily threw the scissors in her hand heavily on the table beside her.
Buerhe: "Since the noble concubine feels bored, why didn't you agree with my previous suggestion? Let's go directly to Xiaojiu's residence. My nephew is only three years old now, and it's the right time for him to have fun. You can go there and enjoy the happiness of family."
Seeing that it was Buerhe, Concubine Yigui did not restrain her demeanor. After all, such scenes had happened before, and it didn't matter if it happened again. However,
Concubine Yigui said, "I do want to go, but Xiaojiu has Xiaowu above her. I can't just go to Xiaojiu's house without Xiaowu, right? But when I think of the mess at Xiaowu's house, I'd rather stay in the palace. After all, you still come over when you have time."
Buerhe shook his head and was speechless about the mess in the backyard of his fifth brother, Prince Heng.
This fifth brother is good in every way. He is steady in his work and has a gentle temperament. There are no disagreements among brothers. He is also a good and respected leader in the Ministry of Industry. But when it comes to the backyard, he has always been a fool.
The ancients said: If you can't even sweep your own house, how can you sweep the world?
It was because of the troubles in the backyard of the fifth son that Yinreng never let him go. Until now, he has only been the right assistant minister in the Ministry of Works, not even a minister.
Buerhe: "When did your noble concubine become so timid? Back when the emperor was alive, you were the boss of the harem, but you were the one who had the final say. It's just that your reputation has been damaged. Can it delay our path to happiness?
Besides, you can live back and forth between your fifth and ninth brother’s houses. They are all sons, so you can take turns living there. No one can say anything, right?
Once you leave the palace, you will be the old lord. No matter whether it is the fifth brother's house or the ninth brother's house, you are the boss. Do you think there is anything wrong with staying with Xiaojiu for a while?
Think about it, your ninth brother's wife has young grandchildren who need your care, right?"
These words made Concubine Yigui very moved. She had only two sons who survived in her life. Now both of them have started their own families and have many children. She had long wanted to leave the palace to enjoy the happiness of family.
Hearing Bull's discussion, he slammed the table and said, "Okay, I agree. I'll have Lao Wu come to pick me up tomorrow."