When a concubine enters the mansion, is there a rule that the prince should stay for three consecutive days? She only hoped that Consort Fucha would be fair enough, as recorded in historical records, so that she and Su Jingtong could successfully meet Hongli, who lived in the front courtyard.
Tsk tsk, compared to the carefree life of my previous life, I am indeed living a rather stifling life now.
Xia He nodded in agreement with her master's words, while mentally coming up with several outfit combinations for tomorrow.
The bedside curtains that had been drawn were lowered, and Chen Yuwei lay flat on the bed, covered with a not-so-thick blanket, and closed her eyes to fall asleep.
When she opened her eyes again, it was already the second day after she entered the manor.
He got out of bed and let Xia He help him get dressed.
Before she could even have a meal, she was helped out of the Ruyi Residence.
On the way, Chen Yuwei saw the other people in the mansion from afar, but since they were not familiar with each other, they did not stop to greet each other.
It wasn't until Chen Yuwei arrived at the main courtyard that she was led into the main hall by the Fujin's maid.
"This humble servant, Chen, greets Your Highness. May Your Highness be well."
He bowed respectfully to Fucha Jinyi, who was sitting at the head of the table, and greeted her.
Chen Yuwei lowered her head and looked down at the smooth and neat ground in front of her.
She could feel that ever since she entered the hall, she had been scrutinized by many pairs of eyes.
Among these gazes are those of goodwill, those of malice, and those of neutrality.
Ah, as expected, where there are many women, there is much trouble. The inner palace she entered is no easier than the Kangxi Emperor's harem back then.
"Concubine Chen has arrived. Please rise and have a seat."
Fucha Jinyi sat in the main seat, regardless of what she was thinking, with a gentle smile on her face, displaying the dignified and virtuous demeanor of a primary consort.
Yes, princes and noblemen of the Qing Dynasty would marry such wives, ostensibly for managing the household and raising their children.
In the previous mission world, both of Chen Yuwei's daughters-in-law had similar personalities. Even though Borjigit was more lively in private, she would always unconsciously imitate her sisters-in-law in front of her mother-in-law.
Being a royal daughter-in-law has always been more difficult than being a mistress or empress in the palace.
Chen Yuwei nodded her thanks, then got up and sat down on a round stool to the side.
Nowadays, in the main hall for paying respects, besides the Fujin (princess wife) and the three princesses, only the three princesses can sit on the chairs.
The remaining concubines were all just small, round stools.
Even this treatment was only due to Fucha Jinyi's exceptional consideration; otherwise, the concubines would have had to stand.
After all, a concubine had even less official status than a princess, only one rank higher than a palace maid who served others.
Seeing Chen Yuwei seated, Fucha Jinyi had a general understanding of the two newly arrived concubines.
Sure enough, both the description given by the mother in the palace and Dongxue's account yesterday were quite objective.
These two people entered the mansion precisely for the sake of having offspring.
Because these two people weren't particularly attractive, only slightly above average in the entire mansion, but their bodies, which even the spacious qipao couldn't conceal, were indeed very fertile.
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There's nothing wrong with having people like that in the Prince's residence. They're all from the Han Banner Army, and no matter how many children they have, she doesn't need to worry about them threatening Yonglian.
Fucha Jinyi calmed herself down and continued, "Concubine Chen arrived just in time; Concubine Su had just arrived not long before you."
"Therefore, let's take this opportunity to let Concubine Su and Concubine Chen meet the ladies of the household."
After speaking, Fucha Jinyi gestured to Dongxue beside her to go and lead the people away.
Su Jingtong and Chen Yuwei had already stood up from the round stool. The two of them responded in unison to Fucha Jinyi, and then took a step forward to the center of the main hall. Their eyes followed Dongxue's position in front of them. After she finished introducing someone, they obediently bowed and greeted her.
In the palace, such a first meeting would certainly have resulted in a reward.
But nowadays, the Prince's Mansion doesn't have this rule, because the highest rank is only Gege (a concubine of the highest rank). Everyone is without a title or status, so it's shameful and disgraceful to engage in such petty squabbles.
Princess Fucha Xuanru, Princess Gao Hongshan, Princess Zhou Zhenyue
Concubine Jin Xiangling, Concubine He Tiantian, Concubine Yu Yueran, and Concubine Keliyete Shuying
Dongxue pointed out each person in the mansion in the default order of nobility from beginning to end, and then returned to stand beside Fucha Jinyi.
Su Jingtong and Chen Yuwei greeted everyone and went through the formalities before sitting back down on the round stools.
"Alright, now all of you sisters have met Sister Su and Sister Chen."
My two younger sisters are new here. If you have any questions, please feel free to send someone to the main courtyard to find me.
From now on, we'll be one family. In our daily interactions, some disputes and arguments are inevitable. Remember, never intentionally hurt anyone.
Everyone entered the manor to serve the prince and to produce offspring for the royal family.
I hope all my sisters will work harder, for the family line is still rather thin.
After finishing her rambling remarks, Fucha Jinyi waved her hand and then turned her attention to others.
It started with Fucha Xuanru's eldest son and ended with Chen Yuwei and Su Jingtong.
Fucha Jinyi asked a whole bunch of questions without getting tired before the greeting session finally ended.
Chen Yuwei: It's finally over.
She got up, quickly took Xia He's hand, and ran as fast as she could.
Su Jingtong, who had planned to go back with Chen Yuwei, stared blankly at Chen Yuwei's retreating figure.
Uh, I ran a little too fast.
"master"
Su Jingtong's maid, Hongzhuang, called out softly.
Well, they're still in the main courtyard of the Fujin (the wife's residence), and it's not good for them to just stand there without moving.
"Let's go back."
Su Jingtong pursed her lips, her brows furrowing slightly, clearly showing some mixed feelings towards Chen Yuwei who had run away.
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