Chapter 62 Yunzhen Returns to Court
"Your Highness, Qi Ru has sent word that the new medicine is very effective, and Prince Yi's leg is recovering well."
Returning to his study from the main courtyard, Hongli heard Li Yu's quiet report and nodded in satisfaction. "Well done. Tell him not to slack off and to treat Prince Yi with utmost care."
"Yes, this servant understands."
After Li Yu withdrew, Hongli leaned back lazily, a smile on his face. Perhaps it was for the sake of the plot, but whether in the world of "Empresses in the Palace" or "Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace," Prince Yi, Yunxiang, had very little presence. Ever since he was imprisoned in the Bee-Raising Alley by Kangxi, he had disappeared without a trace.
If Yongzheng can't remember his good younger brother, then he doesn't need to; let him become his good uncle. Fucha Langhua couldn't handle a "deputy empress" like Sulian. But she could have a whole bunch of "deputy emperors" like Yunxiang.
Once he ascends the throne, he can delegate state affairs to others, allowing Yunxiang to make a difference and Yunsi to stop feeling frustrated. Even Yunzhen could give him a chance to showcase his talents, while he can leisurely watch the show without a care in the world.
How wonderful, everyone has a bright future.
"Once the Fucha clan's matter is settled, Father Emperor will probably be quite busy..."
Hongli tapped the table with his hand. He was in complete control of the commotion caused by the imperial court and the harem, and he felt quite good about it.
Emperor Yongzheng inevitably valued state affairs, so how could his fondness for Chun Yuan figurines not be considered catering to her tastes? And how could it not be seen as saving her from the world of Yi Ying syndrome?
Hongli often sighed that he was truly a filial and good son.
"And Uncle Fourteen..."
Speaking of filial piety, considering how good the Empress Dowager has been to him, it's time to take this opportunity to bring Yunzhen back from the imperial mausoleum. Presumably, no matter what method is used, as long as Yunzhen is back, the Empress Dowager will be happy, right?
In order to fulfill his filial duty as soon as possible, Hongli accelerated the pace of handling this matter.
"Wang Ren".
"Your servant is here."
Wang Ren stepped out from the corner. Now, Wang Qin followed Hongli around, Li Yu was responsible for handling some behind-the-scenes matters, while Wang Ren represented Hongli more in communicating with ministers.
“Su Lian is dull-witted, but at least he is loyal to his master. Send such a loyal servant back to Ma Qi for him to see.”
“This servant understands,” Wang Ren bowed, his words carrying a hidden meaning: “Being a servant is nothing more than being loyal, but the most important thing is to understand who the master really is.”
Hongli smiled and said, "After all, he is a veteran of two dynasties. I believe Ma Qi will not disappoint me."
The Fucha family was prominent, but because Ma Qi sided with Yinzhi during the reign of the late emperor, they incurred the late emperor's reprimand and the displeasure of Yongzheng. In addition, the next generation had not yet come of age, and the family tended to decline.
The position of the Prince Bao's wife was clearly a transaction of interests. Unfortunately, the Fucha family did not seem to realize who their real exchange partner was, and who they should submit to.
Considering the original owner's wish to "not become a son-in-law of the Qing Dynasty," it wasn't a big problem, and Hongli was willing to fulfill it for him. Therefore, he was willing to spend a little time cultivating Fucha Langhua and the Fucha clan, nurturing a qualified empress and her family, hoping they wouldn't disappoint him.
The news that Prince Bao's mansion had sent the bride's dowry back to the Fucha family was not kept too secret; at least those in the palace who needed to know it already knew.
Soon after, officials of the Fucha clan in the previous dynasty were attacked to varying degrees. Meanwhile, Fucha Langhua, the concubine of the Empress, was summoned to the palace and ordered by the Empress to copy Buddhist scriptures for three days.
Ma Qi reacted quickly, and on the third day, he brought all the secret forces of the Fucha clan to Hongli to surrender, and also brought the outcome of the matter.
Su Lian was beaten to death, and Fucha Fujin was imprisoned in a small Buddhist hall, never to leave again.
So, after Hongli went to the palace, Fucha Langhua no longer needed to go to the palace to copy scriptures. But at this time, Consort Jing also bestowed servants upon the three concubines in the household.
Because Lianxin had been serving Hongli and was to succeed Qin Mama as the head maid, the three maids who were bestowed into the mansion were all called by her name.
Ye Xin, the concubine of Tong Jia; Sui Xin, the concubine of Qing; and Mo Xin, the concubine of Gao Gege. Ostensibly, they were bestowed upon her by Feng Ruozhao, but in reality, they were all Hongli's people.
The turmoil at Prince Bao's mansion gradually subsided, mainly because major events were taking place in both the imperial court and the inner palace, keeping the entire court busy and leaving no time to pay attention to these private matters within the inner quarters.
It seems to be a chain reaction caused by the attack on the Fucha clan. The Fucha clan retaliated, which in turn implicated other court officials, leading to a chain reaction of events and a constant stream of shocking revelations.
Every day when Emperor Yongzheng went to court, his face was dark. How could all his court officials be so corrupt! Corrupt officials were despicable, and he wanted to kill them all, but unfortunately, too many people were implicated, and one move would affect the whole situation, so Yongzheng could only deal with them leniently.
He endured, endured, and endured, but his anger grew stronger and stronger. Only the fragrance and atmosphere of Consort Wan's place could soothe his emotions.
The turmoil of the previous dynasty hadn't subsided when Yinzhi's actions quickly led Yongzheng to discover the impropriety of the Imperial Household Department. Yongzheng was furious; chickens that cost three or four coins each in the common people were being reported by the Imperial Household Department for ten taels each. No wonder even the unfavored concubines in the palace couldn't afford chickens.
If he can't handle his ministers, can't he handle a bunch of lackeys?
That's really not possible.
With a dark expression, Yongzheng forcefully suppressed his urge to unleash a massacre. He had no choice; the Imperial Household Department was dedicated to serving the royal family and had far-reaching implications. If he ordered an investigation of the Imperial Household Department today, he might be poisoned to death tomorrow.
For his own safety and to eliminate these corrupt officials, Yongzheng secretly summoned several princes of the imperial clan and Hongli, including Prince Heng, Prince Dun, and Prince Guo.
Unfortunately, Emperor Yongzheng no longer trusts any outside officials, which is ultimately a "family matter" that harms the interests of the Aisin Gioro imperial family. Therefore, it is best to let family members handle it.
With Hongli's encouragement, Yongzheng secretly ordered Prince Heng and Prince Guo to investigate the situation of the Imperial Household Department. After the Fourteenth Prince Yunzhen returned, they took over the Imperial Household Department in one fell swoop.
Yes, that's right, Yongzheng relented and let Yunzhen return. On one hand, it was indeed because he held great power, and the recent shadow cast by the court officials and the Imperial Household Department was too great for him to control his suspicions. In the end, he still felt that his own brother was more reliable.
On the other hand, it was because Prince Dun "unintentionally" mentioned that the Empress Dowager was also from the Uya clan of the Imperial Household Department, which was a difficult matter to handle, and it would have been better if the Fourteenth Prince were here.
Yongzheng had a sudden inspiration. That's right, his relationship with the Empress Dowager was being repaired, and he couldn't bear to ruin it. He could make the Fourteenth Prince the "bad guy".
Although the two eavesdropping incidents brought Yongzheng some comfort, as the Empress Dowager said, regardless of the reason, many things had indeed happened.
Just because he can understand his own mother doesn't mean he can understand the Fourteenth Prince's disrespect towards him.
Since Fourteen has received so much favor from his mother in the past, it's time for him to repay her. For the sake of his mother's clean reputation, Fourteen would probably be willing to become the knife that pierces the Uya clan.
...
The palace was suddenly placed under martial law, and no one in the palace was allowed to leave.
Having received no news beforehand, Lady Wuya was restless in the Shou Kang Palace, filled with suspicion for some reason.
Three days later, martial law was lifted.
Good news, her fourteenth birthday is here;
The bad news is that her maternal clan is gone;
Even worse news was that her maternal clan had sent her away at the age of fourteen.
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