Chapter 327 Wei Yanwan 67
With the child around, He Jing and Wei Yanwan got along even better. Seeing her son, who had always been depressed since returning to the capital, become lively and cheerful again, she was even more delighted. She often invited the imperial concubine to visit her, or took the child to Yongshou Palace to chat.
There was a certain amount of affection when they first met, and after a few interactions, they actually developed some feelings for each other.
"After this audition is over, my fifth brother's marriage should be on the agenda."
He Jing adjusted the teacup, took a sip of the tea, and a smile instantly appeared in his eyes: "This is such a fine Rain-Previous Longjing tea. Empress Ling really has won the favor of the Emperor."
Wei Yanwan also smiled: "To be able to hear Princess Hejing say this, it shows that I have been doing pretty well these years."
"Now I know why the Emperor likes you."
He Jing had to admit that although Wei Yanwan came from a humble background, she was indeed very likable without appearing to be fawning or humble. She always knew how to strike a perfect balance, making people feel like they were in the spring breeze.
"But seriously, are you really not concerned about Fifth Brother's marriage? I heard that the Empress went to the Yangxin Palace a few days ago to inquire about this matter."
"It's only right for the Empress to inquire about the princes' marriages. But the real decision maker is naturally the Emperor. After all, Yongqi is the Emperor's son, and the Emperor's judgment will definitely not be wrong."
He Jing saw that she really didn't seem to intend to ask any questions, and for a moment she didn't know whether to praise her for her patience or laugh at her stupidity. Even she couldn't figure out the emperor's current temper. Just look at the fate of the previous princes and you will know that the emperor's attitude towards these sons is very intriguing.
All the other concubines who had sons were extremely concerned about their sons' marriages and tried every means to ensure that their children had a powerful wife and family.
But this may be the reason why the emperor is willing to trust her a little.
Thinking of this, He Jing did not keep the secret and said immediately: "You are right. The emperor has indeed found a good marriage for my fifth brother."
Seeing Concubine Ling looking over with curiosity in her eyes, it was clear that she was not completely indifferent to this matter. He Jing couldn't help but feel a little proud: "I was chatting with the Emperor yesterday, and he mentioned Zhang Jia, a member of the Manchu Bordered Yellow Banner, the legitimate daughter of Grand Secretary Yin Jishan. She is about the same age as my fifth brother and has a gentle and generous temperament. I think she will be a good match for the Fifth Prince after marriage."
"Zhang Jia's legitimate daughter?"
Wei Yanwan was really surprised this time.
"Why, do you know this kid?"
He Jing was also surprised for a moment, but then he realized: "Oh, I forgot, you are now also the daughter of Zhang Jia. Isn't that even better? Take some time to ask their wife to bring the girl over for you to see."
"I don't quite recognize her, but what the princess said makes sense. I'll find some time to get to know my daughter-in-law."
Wei Yanwan agreed with a smile, but she was genuinely surprised. It wasn't that this marriage was bad, it was more that it was too good.
Compared with the Xilin Gioro clan, which was suppressed by Emperor Qianlong in the previous life, Yin Jishan's branch of the Zhangjia clan not only came from the higher Manchu Bordered Yellow Banner, but he himself was also always valued by Emperor Qianlong. It can be said that he had a good beginning and a good end.
His legitimate daughter was born to his step-wife, and his step-wife happened to be Ortai's concubine.
In this way, the Fifth Prince had a wife of noble birth and real power. This kind of good in-law with both face and substance was really unlike the stingy style of Emperor Qianlong.
Forget it, never mind. Regardless of whether the emperor really felt sorry for his son suddenly or he had other plans, at this moment, they, mother and son, could only accept God's grace. There was no point in thinking too much.
Thinking of this, Wei Yanwan was too lazy to continue the topic and turned to talk about this year's talent show. "Let's not talk about anything else. The moment Borjigit entered the palace, the Emperor appointed her as Yupin. This shows how much the Emperor values the Khorchin tribe."
"Khorchin and our Qing dynasty have been intermarried for generations. E Yinzhu is of noble birth, so it is only right that she should be made a concubine."
He Jing was diverted by her and also talked about the Mongolian concubine who was about to enter the palace: "But she is not young anymore. I am afraid that she may not be liked by the emperor after entering the palace."
Unfortunately, the princess guessed wrong this time.
As soon as Concubine Yu, who was nearly 30 years old this year, entered the palace, she was not ignored by the emperor. Instead, she occupied the emperor's dragon bed for more than half a month.
Her boldness in bed had spread throughout the harem, and those reserved women of noble birth who considered themselves noble ladies naturally looked down on her.
But Yupin ignored all of this and instead intensified it, dragging Hongli into a daily revelry. As time went on, the emperor gradually grew tired. Yupin, a true expert in this area, noticed something was wrong and immediately sent a message to her confidant, requesting a potent potion for sexual pleasure.
This time, Wei Yanwan was watching by the side, so she naturally wouldn't let her son ruin other people's good fortune.
The medicine was indeed a potent X-drug as Jiang Yebin had approved. Outsiders had no idea of the specific effects of the emperor's consumption, but the fact that he hadn't even passed by other people's palace gates these days indicated that his own experience must have been extremely intense.
Upon seeing this, Wei Yanwan silently copied some beautiful pictures from "Heaven on Earth" and sent them to Yupin through the secret line that Yupin often used to communicate with outsiders. The other party immediately felt like she had found a treasure. In just three months, she was promoted to concubine even though she was childless. She also got the emperor's approval that as long as she could give birth to a child, he would make her a noble concubine regardless of the boy or girl.
Seeing Concubine Yu's delighted expression, Wei Yanwan exchanged glances with He Jing, who was standing beside her, and both said with a smile, "Congratulations to Concubine Yu."
"Alas, I'm not a noble concubine yet. I'd better wait until the emperor actually issues an order before expressing my congratulations."
Concubine Yu touched her flat belly, feeling happy at first, then a little worried. She knew she was not young anymore, and she had been messing around with the emperor for the past few days but there was no response. She was worried that if...
"Since the Emperor has this intention, Concubine Yu should ask the Imperial Physician to prescribe some pregnancy-maintaining medicine. It would be wise to confirm this as soon as possible while the Emperor has not changed his mind."
Wei Yanwan kindly reminded her: "After all, what you put in your mouth is real."
"Your Highness is absolutely right. I thought so too. However, I have only been in the palace for a short time, and I don't know how skilled these imperial physicians are and whether they can be trusted."
"The imperial physicians' skills are naturally trustworthy, otherwise they wouldn't be able to enter the palace. If you're worried, you can always find a few more to take a look at. There's always someone who can help."
Wei Yanwan understood Concubine Yu's hint, but did not intend to introduce her to him.
Although she had no problem with Concubine Yu, who acted rather recklessly, she did not intend to have too close contact with her.
Even if she wasn't discovered this time, she would eventually die from her stupid brain if she gave the emperor medicine. It was good to just stay close to him, so she could watch the show without getting blood splattered on her face.
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