If she were to send the emperor a few more of his prized possessions, wouldn't her position be threatened?
Furthermore, the Imperial Noble Consort's own son was on the battlefield, and to the south was her own daughter.
Given the Emperor's reckless actions, it's understandable that the Imperial Noble Consort was unwilling to cooperate.
"Your Majesty, your desire to make a southern tour is also for the safety of the Qing Dynasty."
Your Majesty, I support you. Perhaps the Imperial Noble Consort is overthinking things.
But we are merely women with limited understanding; how can we compare to His Majesty's wisdom and might?
The Emperor found Consort Yu's flattering words strange no matter how he listened to them. He knew they were praising him, but the point of the praise was off. With a hiss, he scratched his head and asked, "Consort Yu, do you really think that?"
"Of course not," Consort Yu smiled brightly. "I think Your Majesty has your reasons for doing this."
Besides, what reason does she have to object? She's not the empress.
Hongli nodded, "That makes sense. My main purpose in making the southern tour was to appease those scholars."
Everyone knows that the relationship between the two sides has been delicate ever since the founding of the Qing Dynasty.
Each emperor adopted various policies toward the south.
Emperor Qianlong styled himself as a wise emperor of all time, aiming to surpass those who came before him and leave behind achievements that would be remembered for eternity.
However, Mongolia is becoming increasingly weak, and while its borders are unstable, it is unlikely to cause any major upheavals.
What could Hongli do? He could only try to promote harmony between the Manchus and the Han people.
Of course, they really shouted slogans, but in their hearts they were still afraid that the Han people would seize power and suppress the Manchus.
Those in power had a guilty conscience about the disgusting things the Manchus did when they entered China.
"The south has always been an important place, and I am doing this for the sake of the Qing Dynasty."
Changing the subject, Hongli added, "However, the Imperial Noble Consort is unwilling to go, and her reasons are quite valid. Consort Yu, would you be willing to accompany me on this southern tour?"
Consort Yu: Huh?
What's the meaning?
Consort Yu's eyes widened. At this moment, she had just praised Hongli, and she couldn't say that he was unwilling, otherwise she would be putting herself in a difficult position.
She smiled and nodded, saying of course she was willing. Then, the Emperor sent Consort Yu back to pack her luggage and hurry up to begin her southern tour.
Consort Yu: ...
The southern tour, which sounds absurd but was even more absurd in practice, was quickly decided after Hongli and Chen Yuwei parted on bad terms.
However, Hongli still considered the time issue and decided to travel light for this southern tour.
The Emperor only brought Consort Yu and Consort Xian with him. Consort Yu was there to keep the Emperor entertained and relaxed, while Consort Xian was responsible for meeting necessary officials and their relatives along the way.
As for why Chen Yuwei, who was an Imperial Noble Consort, didn't go? The palace couldn't be without someone in charge.
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