Chapter 312 Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace: Gao Xiyue 2
Hongli held the purse and looked at Gao Xiyue, who had a surprised expression, with excitement in his eyes.
That's great, she still remembers me!
With a gentle smile, Hongli slowly said, "Princess Xiyue is as her name suggests. The east is not yet dry, the moonlight is frost-covered, she is a suitable candidate for a secondary consort. Here is a purse for her."
Gao Xiyue accepted the purse with both hands, smiled slightly, and curtsied, "Thank you, Fourth Prince."
Oh dear, it seems someone is going to be left out. After all, youthful impetuosity is a time when people act recklessly.
After choosing a secondary consort, the next step is to choose a primary consort. Hongli then remembered that Qingying had not yet arrived, but it would be impossible for him to say that he should wait any longer.
He could only take the Ruyi and reluctantly hand it to Fucha Langhua.
Fucha Langhua looked at the Ruyi in front of her and raised her hand to take it, but the quiet Jiangxue Pavilion was suddenly filled with noise, and everyone looked over curiously.
"Princess, slow down, wait for me, Princess!"
A woman dressed in a green cheongsam appeared in everyone's sight. Her skin was as white as snow, and she was calm and composed, like a green plum blossom on a branch, fresh and elegant, and graceful in her youth.
Most of the people present had never seen the newcomer before, but they had overheard Fu Jia telling Consort Xi who hadn't come.
They naturally knew who this person was, and began to discuss the late-arriving Princess Qingying.
Hongli smiled at the newcomer and took the Ruyi scepter that Fucha Langhua had not yet fully received.
Fucha Langhua was utterly shocked and bewildered as she watched Hongli turn around, put down the Ruyi, and leave.
Qingying knelt down and bowed apologetically, saying, "I pay my respects to Consort Xi. I am late."
"Why is Princess Qingying so late?" When Consort Xi saw that Qingying had arrived, her expression did not change, but the smile in her eyes had faded.
Although she was somewhat looking forward to Qingying entering the manor as a princess, she was not going to give her a friendly look; she disliked everyone in the Ulanara family.
"Alright, since you're here, just stand over there."
"Yes." Qingying stepped back into the ranks of the selected women.
Eunuch: "The selection continues. Ulanara clan, Manchu Plain Yellow Banner, daughter of Zuo Ling Narbu."
Hongli walked up to Qingying with the Ruyi scepter in his hand and said with a smile, "Qingying is a clever and quick-witted princess, and is to be the primary consort. I hereby bestow upon her a Ruyi scepter."
The room fell silent as soon as he spoke, and Hongli and Qingying spoke quietly to each other.
Gao Xiyue looked at Fucha Langhua beside her, who was twisting the handkerchief in her hands, her eyes filled with tears, and her body trembling slightly.
Before she came, the Fucha family had hinted to her that she would be the fourth prince's wife. Although it was called a selection process, the choice had actually been made long ago; it was just a formality.
Among the women who came to the palace, Fucha Langhua had the best family background.
But just as the Ruyi was about to be handed to her, the Fourth Prince took it back because of Qingying's appearance, causing her to be rejected. The humiliation was unimaginable.
The Noble Consort Xi at the head of the table sneered. This time, Qingying had seriously offended Fucha Langhua and the Fucha family.
Over there, Qingying accepted the Ruyi. Hongli looked at the primary and secondary consorts he had chosen with satisfaction, then turned around with a smile, "Mother, I've finished choosing."
The eunuch spoke up, "Congratulations to Princess Qingying on becoming the primary consort. Thank you for your grace."
"Thank you, Fourth Prince." Qingying realized what was happening and quickly bowed to express her gratitude.
"Hongli..." Consort Xi wanted to ask him to reconsider, but this was, of course, in order to shirk responsibility in front of the Emperor.
After all, the child wasn't his own, and what's more, the other party was in love with the daughter of the Ulanara clan whom he despised.
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