"Very well, then I shall see how you perform." With that, the Fourth Prince placed another black piece on the chessboard.
"Don't worry, your seventeenth uncle and Qin Mo will definitely assist you wholeheartedly. If there are any difficult matters, just discuss them with them. If there are really things that you two can't handle, then send someone to the Yuanmingyuan to inform me." The Fourth Prince instructed Hongli while playing with the chess pieces in his hand.
"Your subject understands."
"Alright, you can go now." Fourth Master waved to Hongli.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I take my leave." Wan Hongli then walked out of the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
The following day, when the Fourth Prince announced in court that Hongli and others would oversee the country, it caused an uproar among the officials.
The Emperor is still alive, yet he has appointed Prince Bao to oversee the country. Prince Bao was born to Consort Xi, the Emperor's most favored concubine. Although he is not the legitimate son, he has many advantages in his quest for the throne.
Although the Emperor has many sons, the most formidable contenders for the throne are still Princes Hongli and Hongzhou. Now, the Emperor has appointed Prince Bao as regent, and the intention behind this is self-evident.
After the court session, Lanqin and the Fourth Prince set off for the Yuanmingyuan Garden. This trip was simple and unpretentious, without any extravagance. They only took Su Peisheng and Cui Niang, a few close attendants, with them.
At this moment, unlike the calm surrounding Lanqin and the Fourth Prince, the imperial decree appointing Hongli as regent, with the Seventeenth Prince and Qin Mo as his assistants, stirred up waves of emotion among the officials. Although the Emperor did not elaborate on the reasons for his regent appointment, it undoubtedly reassured the officials.
The next emperor of the Aisin Gioro family seems to be on the verge of being chosen. After the court session, both those who had taken sides and those who had not were pondering how to curry favor with Hongli.
In no time, the gates of Prince Bao's mansion became bustling with activity. Officials from all walks of life used their connections to send gifts to the mansion, and visitors came and went in an endless stream, almost flattening the threshold of the mansion.
In addition, the number of visiting cards sent to Prince Bao's residence was countless.
On this day, Gao, unable to contain her temper, came to Mingyu to complain.
After Gao took her seat, she picked up the fragrant tea on the table, took a sip, and sighed, "Since our prince took over the reins of government, the gifts sent have filled the warehouse. I have to find someone to set aside some space to store these items and also find someone to clean them up."
“Even distant relatives who have absolutely no connection to us are coming to deliver visiting cards,” Gao complained to Mingyu, who stood calmly to the side.
Despite this, Lady Gao was actually quite pleased. Everyone knew what it meant that Hongli had suddenly become regent.
Hearing Gao's complaints, Mingyu understood Gao's thoughts and was very happy.
Although the prince is currently in power and enjoys the emperor's favor, it also means that he is under intense scrutiny and could easily be criticized if he is not careful. Therefore, the prince's mansion must be more cautious in its every move.
Thinking of this, Mingyu said to Madam Gao, "Don't accept things indiscriminately. Accept what you can accept, and resolutely refuse what you cannot accept. After so many years of marriage into the Prince's mansion, I think you understand the reasons behind this."
"I know."
Madam Gao sighed softly and continued, "But those people only sent local specialties. They've already sent them, but they won't take them back. They just leave them at the entrance of our Prince's Mansion. It's not good to just leave them there. We can't refuse to accept them."
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