The following morning, after the court session, Emperor Kangxi summoned Fei Yanggu to the Hall of Mental Cultivation, where the two had a long private conversation.

At this moment, Qingyan had breakfast and sat in the corridor to begin embroidering the purse in her hand.

After settling matters at the new residence, Lady Jue Luo came to Qingyan's courtyard. Yesterday, the socialites had begun to form small groups, with the noble ladies of the Upper Three Banners gathering together. Qingyan could make several friends every time she went out.

"Little darling, is everything ready?" The royal family has more rules for marrying a daughter-in-law than ordinary families. The Imperial Household Department personally delivered the betrothal gifts, and the Fourth Prince also sent quite a few things.

Xiao Guai's storeroom was already overflowing. Jue Luo Shi sat next to Qing Yan, looking at the little guy's skills, which were top-notch. Which of the legitimate daughters of the eight major surnames could compare to Xiao Guai's needlework?

"Mother, do you think it looks good?" Qingyan embroidered several modern retro patterns on the pouches. The basic royal blue of the pouches was embroidered with silver silk thread.

Su Mo'er also echoed Kangxi's suggestion that they get married during the mourning period, but she was also feeling bitter.

"You look beautiful, my little darling, I'm sorry to have troubled you!" Even though Kangxi said that the wedding should be held according to the custom of marrying the primary consort before the mourning period, so that the Empress Dowager in heaven could also participate.

Qingyan, however, felt that this was merely an excuse used by Kangxi.

"Mother, we can't tell!" Qingyan knew the royal family too well. The wedding was very close to the Mid-Autumn Festival. Kangxi was taking advantage of their wedding to hold a Mid-Autumn Festival gathering.

Emperor Kangxi's affection for the old lady had faded. After investigating the cause of Empress Dowager Tong's death, Kangxi was practically swallowing a mouthful of blood.

"My little darling, once you enter the palace, behave yourself properly. Your father and mother will wait for you to leave the palace and establish your own residence. At that time, you can do whatever you want!" When Jue Luo heard that Fei Yanggu had been allowed by Emperor Kangxi to reside frequently in Prince Yong's residence, she felt a surge of envy.

"Mother, after we leave the palace, you and Father will go together. I will entertain you at the Prince's residence." Qingyan smiled. Three years had been a long and difficult time, but she hoped to put her father and mother at ease.

A month passed quickly. On the eve of Qingyan's wedding, she leaned against the soft couch in a daze. Two days ago, the royal betrothal gifts and the main items of her dowry had been delivered to the princes' residence. Yesterday, in accordance with the rules of the Yellow Chicken, the dowry was aired. Her dowry consisted of 155 loads, which was 5 loads less than the Crown Princess's 160 loads. However, the rewards from Kangxi and others accounted for 20 loads. Guarjia wanted to compete, but she couldn't say much, since Shi Bingwen was not Kangxi's confidant.

"Little darling, are you planning to let Sulan and Suxin in?" Jue Luo was very worried that Sulan and Suxin might have ulterior motives.

They knew Qingyan's habits too well; if she were to decide to fight, Qingyan would definitely be no match for them.

“Mother, I’ll take them with me. They’re planning to become nannies themselves, so they’ll be fine.” Qingyan understood Jue Luo’s worries.

Jue Luo sighed. The little guy had calmed down. She often talked to Fei Yanggu, so there shouldn't be any problems.

"Take these bracelets." Jue Luo handed him a pair of jade bracelets, one section of which was openwork carved with two or three gold bells inside.

"Mother, this is..." Qingyan had never seen this bracelet before. Judging from its appearance, it must have been given to an old person.

The Jue Luo clan gave it to Qingyan. For three generations, no legitimate daughter of the Ulanara clan had married into the Aisin Gioro family. It was time for Qingyan's generation to continue this mission.

"This is a relic of Abahai, the primary consort of Emperor Taizu. It is a token used to command the shadow guards of the Ulanara clan in the Khan's palace!" Qing Yan's mouth was slightly agape, his face full of surprise.

Abahai........

"Mother...is this...going into trouble?" Qingyan stammered and asked in a low voice.

Jue Luo shook her head. The events of that year couldn't be explained in just a few words. The Empress Dowager had also passed away, and Kangxi had treated Dorgon and Dodo's children much better.

Fei Yanggu's plan to hand over these tokens to Qingyan was not only to help Qingyan gain a foothold in the palace, but also to return the tokens to the royal family.

The power that Nurhaci built for Abahai has developed over the years and has formed a considerable network of connections. Qingyan has no need to use her personal funds to bribe servants like the other princes' primary wives.

"Little Darling, think it over, do you want to tell Fourth Master?" Jue Luo Shi left the decision to her daughter. If Fourth Master became estranged from her because of this, it would also make her daughter give up completely.

On this day, Qingyan was still immersed in the secret of the bracelet. Abahai was a tragic figure. If Nurhaci had lived a few more years, it would have been unknown who would have ascended the throne of the Qing Dynasty in the future.

"Sulan, add a pair of these to tomorrow's jewelry." Qingyan decided to be direct.

The grand wedding finally arrived amidst everyone's anticipation. The road from Ulanara's residence to the palace was decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, and the new residence and the Fourth Prince's residence became a splash of red during the mourning period.

Qingyan, dressed in a royal blue robe for a prince's wife, with a summer nine-phoenix court crown on her head, sat dignifiedly holding an apple in her hand.

Jue Luo looked at her with tears in her eyes. From this day forward, Qingyan would no longer be a princess of the Ulanara clan, but the Fourth Prince Consort of the Qing Dynasty. The primary consorts of Fuquan, Longxi, and Changning arrived at the new residence ahead of time and took care of Qingyan according to the etiquette due to an aunt.

"You don't need to be sad. Once the mourning period is over, Xiao Guai will leave the palace and establish his own residence!" Princess Consort Yu sighed as she looked at Jue Luo's tears.

Over the past month, they have all noticed the changes in Jue Luo Shi. After completely breaking with her maternal family, Jue Luo Shi's actions have become increasingly satisfactory to them. Several princes have said that they should have let her break with her family sooner.

"Yes, I should be content!" Jue Luo smiled bitterly. She hadn't spent enough time with her daughter. If she could see her more often, she wouldn't have so many regrets.

"Madam, the Fourth Prince has personally led his guards to welcome you!" Akdun was startled by the situation outside.

None of the princes during the Kangxi era had their brides personally escorted by the emperor himself. Usually, it was the head steward of the Imperial Household Department who came in person. Yin was worried that the servants of the Imperial Household Department might cause trouble, so he decided to personally lead the procession.

Fei Yanggu and his two sons, dressed in court robes, stood at the door. Seeing Yin's smiling face, their expressions immediately darkened.

Fuquan and Changning exchanged a glance. They could only stand helplessly to the side. Kangxi had said that Feiyanggu must vent his resentment, otherwise, Yinzhi would not fare well.

"Very well, His Majesty specifically ordered Xiao Si to come out two hours early so you could vent your anger," Fu Quan said on behalf of the men. Fu Quan dared not provoke Fei Yanggu's fiery temper, especially since Qing Yan had also been implicated. (To be continued. If you like this work, please vote for it on Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)