Gu Ning said, "Over the years, I have been grooming Wanwan as my primary wife. Whether it is in managing the household or in terms of talent, she is the most outstanding."
“But I never wanted my daughter to go to the palace. Life in the palace is not that good.”
“I know my daughter. She has a strong personality and can’t stand being wronged, but who in the palace doesn’t suffer injustice?”
Wanyan Honglie said, "Of course I love my daughter, but I cannot disobey the imperial decree."
Gu Ning suggested, "Let's talk to Wanwan first and hear her plans, so she can be prepared."
Wanyan Honglie said, "Okay, boss, go call Wanwan."
After Wanyan Honglie told Wanwan about this, Wanwan thought, "It's finally here."
Wanwan said, "Father, in my opinion, it doesn't matter who I marry. If the Emperor wants me to enter the palace, then I will."
"Besides, there are no daughters from the Wanyan family in the harem, so the Emperor's intentions are already very clear."
Wanyan Honglie also said, "Just be prepared."
Let's see what the Emperor decides tomorrow.
next day
After the court session, Kangxi asked Wanyan Honglie to stay behind, but Wanyan Honglie already had a plan in mind.
After entering the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Kangxi asked the two men, essentially saying that he knew they had a daughter who was gentle and virtuous, and then said that he planned to bring Wanyan Honglie's daughter into the palace.
Although Wanyan Honglie did not want his daughter to enter the palace, he could not disobey the imperial decree, so he could only agree repeatedly.
After returning to his residence, Wanyan Honglie told his wife, son, and daughter about the matter, saying, "The Emperor has already spoken to me today, and I'm afraid the imperial edict will arrive soon."
After the morning court session, the imperial edict arrived in the afternoon, and Liang Jiugong himself came to announce it.
"Imperial edict has arrived!"
Wanyan Honglie and his entire family knelt in the front yard to receive the imperial edict.
The edict issued by Liang Jiugong reads: "I, the Emperor, believe that the rule of the king begins with a harmonious family and the order of the palace must be upheld. The teachings of the Empress Dowager govern the inner court and require virtuous and capable advisors. Therefore, I bestow this new favor, following the established system. You, of the Wanyan clan, born into a distinguished family, uphold virtuous example, possess gentle and respectful character, and are endowed with graceful beauty and wisdom. You are versed in poetry and literature, and your reputation shines brightly in the inner palace. You have received the honor of imperial favor, and this imperial decree illuminates your name. Now, by the benevolent decree of the Empress Dowager, I hereby bestow upon you the title of Mingfei (Consort Ming). May you diligently serve day and night, assisting in your duties and perpetuating your virtuous legacy. May you bring prosperity to your family and the nation, fulfill your duties as a wife, and forever receive this imperial favor. Enter the palace on the sixth day of the sixth month. Respectfully yours."
Liang Jiugong: "Lord Wanyan, please accept the imperial decree!"
"This servant receives the imperial decree!" Wanyan Honglie hurriedly stood up and took the imperial decree from Liang Jiugong's hand.
Liang Jiugong naturally saw Wanwan as well. At present, Liang Jiugong was not the chief eunuch, but he was the apprentice of Gu Wenxing.
I'd known for a long time that the Emperor had his eye on her, but I'd never seen her before. Now that I have, she truly is a beauty of unparalleled grace. No wonder the Emperor has his eye on her.
Wanyan Honglie said, "Eunuch Liang, please have a cup of tea first."
Liang Jiugong said, "Congratulations, Lord Wanyan. No need for tea, I'm in a hurry to return to the palace to report."
Gu Ning gave the butler a wink, and the butler immediately slipped a purse into Liang Jiugong's hand.
When Liang Jiugong received the purse, he immediately knew it contained silver notes. As expected of the richest woman in the land, Lady Wanyan was incredibly generous.
Before leaving, Liang Jiugong looked at Wanyan Honglie and muttered to himself, "The Emperor has cleaned up Jingren Palace."
When Liang Jiugong saw Wanwan, he knew she was no ordinary person. He figured she would be favored for a long time, so he thought he should try to curry favor with her in advance, since he wasn't the Grand Eunuch yet.
Wanyan Honglie said, "Thank you for your guidance, Eunuch Liang," and personally escorted Liang Jiugong out.
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