By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees:

I, by the mandate of Heaven, have been entrusted with governing this nation. Therefore, I have chosen an heir to solidify the foundation of the state and to appease the people's hopes. Prince Zhengxi, of noble birth, is both the eldest son and the legitimate heir. He is endowed with exceptional wisdom and virtue. From a young age, he has shown remarkable intelligence, a tireless thirst for knowledge, respect for superiors and love for inferiors, and the demeanor of a ruler. I have observed his conduct and discerned his aspirations, and I am deeply confident that he can inherit the throne and glorify the ancestral legacy.

Now, in accordance with the established laws of our ancestors and following the way of Heaven and Earth, I hereby appoint Prince Zhengxi as Crown Prince to continue my lineage and bring peace to the people. From the day of his investiture, Crown Prince Zhengxi shall diligently cultivate virtue and conduct, uphold filial piety, and reverently serve the ancestral temple, thus fulfilling my expectations. All civil and military officials, both inside and outside the court, shall wholeheartedly assist him and work together to achieve this great undertaking, and shall not fail my will.

This edict is hereby issued and shall be obeyed by all.

December 12, 1656 (the thirteenth year of the Shunzhi reign)

Shunzhi established

Wu Liangfu read out the imperial edict at the grand court assembly, and Dorgon looked at the emperor with a surprised expression.

Shunzhi's eyes were filled with determination to win.

Dorgon smiled and praised, "Your Majesty has the same bearing as your father!"

He then readily handed over his political affairs, including military affairs.

Apart from the Bordered White Banner and Plain White Banner, which were under the control of their brothers.

None of the ministers in Shunzhi's lineage, including Shunzhi himself, expected that happiness would come so suddenly.

Emperor Shunzhi was almost moved to tears. After being tormented by Dorgon time and time again, he even thought that Dorgon was deliberately training him.

Every time he thought of this, Shunzhi wished he could slap himself twice.

Have they forgotten what it means to be bullied?

He did want to cause some trouble for Dorgon, but Dorgon's influence spread silently throughout the country, so he had to rearrange his own people to take over.

And so, it seemed that Shunzhi had finally taken control of the court.

Dorgon began to retreat into the background.

Shunzhi thought that with Dorgon gone, his good days had begun.

It turned out that the ministers who followed him were taking advantage of his youth and inexperience and causing him trouble.

Instead of handling a matter simply, he insists on going through all the trouble to tell him that this department can't do without him.

It was only then that Shunzhi understood the way of being a ruler.

It turns out that the influence of a regency is not limited to the regent alone.

These court officials were just hoping he would be weak and easily bullied.

Emperor Shunzhi was busy fighting with his ministers every day, and even the past romances with Consort Dong'e had lost their appeal to him.

Perhaps it's fear of losing it, or perhaps it's the desire to flaunt what you don't have.

When Dong Eshi ran into Shirley in the Imperial Garden, she boasted about how much she was favored by her.

Sherry didn't mind, but she noticed the subtle sense of superiority in Dong E's eyes.

Shirley suddenly smiled, her smile blooming like a hundred flowers in full bloom.

Then someone was arranged to invite Emperor Shunzhi to lunch.

Shunzhi thought something was wrong and came over calmly.

Sherry prepared roasted lamb leg, tomahawk steak, various barbecue items, and a hot pot.

Emperor Shunzhi had a great appetite and even subtly asked Xue Li to copy down the prescription for him.

Sherry didn't understand.

She was thinking about how to indulge in debauchery during the day.

There's nothing we can do about it. If we say we're having dinner, he might not come.

After the two of them finished eating, they went for a walk, played with the children, and walked the dog.

Perhaps it was because of the rare tranquility that Shunzhi was in a good mood.

Sherry was even happier.

Seeing the wink Naren gave her, Shirley led Shunzhi back to the main hall.

Shunzhi thought something was wrong, but then he was firmly tied to the chair by Xue Li.

Shunzhi's face changed instantly: "What are you doing?"

"What do you think?" Sherry slowly took off her pants, shoes, and socks.

Even though he was completely covered up, Shunzhi still found it incredibly moving.

If you ignored the clothes on the ground, Shirley would look neat and tidy.

She casually took off his pants.

Shunzhi's face turned red and his neck thickened instantly: "What are you doing in broad daylight?"

"You've already tried it, so I'd like to try it too! Is that alright?" Xue Li breathed softly.

Shunzhi turned his head away from her: "How dare you!"

"Hmm~"

"Well, how about we do it tonight?" Shunzhi said with a shy, hesitant expression.

"No, I'm afraid Your Majesty won't have the strength! Your Majesty, you must try your best. If it doesn't work, I don't mind taking action against Consort Xian. After all, she's drained Your Majesty dry, and she told me herself. I need to test her. If she's ruined..."

Sherry smiled sinisterly, which made Shunzhi's eyes turn red with anger.

"You're talking nonsense!"

Shirley ignored him, covered his face with her gauze dress, and began her "plundering".

Shunzhi annoyed Shirley, so he gagged her, and then an hour later...

Sherry, dressed impeccably, sat by the window drinking tea, while Shunzhi's legs went weak and he almost couldn't stand up.

As he left, his eyes brimming with tears, he said, "Bumba, you just wait! Humph!"

Then he left in a huff.

Sherry leaned back gracefully, meeting Mei-ren's deep eyes.

"Are you angry?" Shirley thought to herself, she should learn from how Emperor Kangxi handled things.

"Do you know how to coax a servant?" Mei Ren stared intently at her.

"No!" After Shirley finished speaking, Meiren lowered her eyes for a moment, her eyes glistening with tears.

“I won’t flatter you. I’m telling you the truth: Shunzhi is not even as good as one of your fingers, you know that! They’re busy so they won’t bother us.”

Sherry looked at him and spoke earnestly.

Meiren burst into tears of joy and hugged her tightly.

Sherry leaned lazily against him, the dragon energy making her feel a sense of comfort emanating from her soul.

She must have taken a lot of drugs this time, because even Emperor Shunzhi was so angry he cried.

Sherry was squinting when Meiren kissed her, and Sherry wrapped her arms around his neck.

Meiren held her in his arms, his kisses lingering and ravaging her lips.

While they were enjoying their romance, Emperor Shunzhi returned to Chengqian Palace and refused Consort Xian's request to see him.

He did not take his anger out on the story circulating outside the palace.

He also protected the Empress when they argued.

But today, he just didn't want to see her.

"Wu Liangfu, investigate what happened in the Imperial Garden this morning."

"Yes, sir!"

Shunzhi just wanted to confirm it again, even though he knew that Sherry would never stoop to lying.

He drank his tonic while cursing Shirley, calling her "licentious," "savage," "rude," "reckless," "shameless," "seductive," and "undignified"...

But in the end, no excuse was found to punish Sherry.

The Empress Dowager received the news and summoned Sherry the next day.

The Empress Dowager, enjoying the company of her grandchildren, smiled lovingly. After a while, she instructed someone to take the child to breastfeed.

The Empress Dowager's face darkened as she looked at Xue Li.

Sherry remained extremely calm, sipping her milk tea slowly.

"You are the Empress, you must set an example for all women in the world!" The Empress Dowager put down her teacup.

She wanted to make her apologize herself, but Sherry sat up straight and leaned back in her chair after the servants left.

She showed you through her actions how close she was to her aunt.

"I wish to have another child!" Shirley offered an excuse; she certainly wouldn't mind having more grandchildren.

Besides, given Bumbutai's control over the harem, she didn't believe those messages could get out.

Although she did not deliberately hide it.

"..." The Empress Dowager paused for a moment. She knew that, but she couldn't indulge in debauchery in broad daylight.