Emperor Kangxi gazed at the two bowing to each other, lost in thought, thinking of his empress, who had once been so loving towards him, but sadly, she was gone.
Coming to his senses, Kangxi finally saw his son's daughter-in-law clearly and couldn't help but be taken aback. This was a girl from the Ulanara clan? He had seen her appearance when the marriage was arranged years ago and thought she was of above-average looks. At the time, he only thought she was well-mannered. How come she is now one of the most beautiful women in the capital?!
The little girl had chubby cheeks and was only about the shoulder height of Yinzhen. Although she was young, her beauty was already striking.
If it were when he was young, he would definitely have taken her into the palace. But, well, this princess of the Ulanara family was recommended by his cousin. He cleared his throat and said, "Get up." Then he gave them some routine instructions on family harmony and having many children, and gave them many rewards before letting them go to the Cining Palace to kowtow.
The two left the Qianqing Palace and headed towards the Cining Palace.
Upon arriving at the main hall, the Empress Dowager was seated at the head of the table, with two cushions already laid out.
"Greetings to the Empress Dowager." The two bowed to the Empress Dowager from either side.
"Alright, alright, get up now. You must live a good life from now on and try to give me a child as soon as possible." The Empress Dowager spoke in Mongolian. The Empress Dowager was old and liked to see such happy events. She looked at the newlywed couple with kindness, especially her granddaughter-in-law, who was so beautiful that it softened one's heart.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the Empress Dowager finally spoke after being reminded by the nanny: "Oh dear, seeing the Fourth Prince's wife really makes me want to chat for a while. You still have to go to the Consort and Consort De's place later, so I won't keep you any longer. Please come more often when you have free time in the future."
Yinzhen and Rouyin then went to the Imperial Noble Consort's Chengqian Palace.
"Oh my, you've finally arrived." Consort Tongjia sat upright above. The consort had a dignified and elegant appearance, with a face that conveyed the peace and prosperity of the nation. She was beautiful but not seductive. She was indeed a consort favored by Emperor Kangxi. If it weren't for the fear of her being a wife-killer, she would probably have been the first choice for empress.
The two then bowed according to custom. After they finished, the maidservant beside the imperial concubine brought over two cups of tea and a plate of snacks.
"The Fourth Prince's wife is so beautiful; may they live happily ever after." The Imperial Concubine's eyes flashed. How did this woman from the Ulanara clan become such a little fairy?!
"You two must be a bit hungry after walking for so long. Eat something first, we still need to go to your mother's place later..."
"Yes, thank you for your kindness, Mother. Your beauty and grace inspire admiration. I am no match for you, Mother." Rouyin looked at the Imperial Concubine with reverence.
"Oh my, what a sweet tongue you have! You must come and keep me company more often in the future. Now go to your mother's place." The Imperial Concubine covered her mouth and smiled, and waited for the two to leave.
"Is it because the Fourth Prince's wife is so beautiful? Could it be a blessing or a curse?" The Consort's trusted nanny replied, "Your Majesty, don't worry. The Fourth Prince is the Emperor's son, and with such a beautiful woman by his side, he can certainly be protected." So be it... The Consort gently tucked a strand of hair behind her ear.
Two flowers bloomed as we arrived at the main hall of Yonghe Palace. Consort De, of the Uya clan, sat upright above, her appearance exquisite and refined, exuding elegance and grace. However, the occasional glint in her eyes revealed a sharp edge, befitting the emperor's long-standing favored concubine.
After the two finished their greetings, they knelt below. Consort De stared sharply at Rouyin, her heart filled with astonishment; this Ulanara woman was truly beautiful!
His gaze lingered on Rouyin for a long time. Yinzhen slightly turned his body to block the gaze, and only then did Consort De come back to her senses.
She spoke calmly for a long time until a chubby baby with a three-headed figure ran over. This must be the Fourteenth Prince, the youngest son of Consort De. Consort De gently hugged the Fourteenth Prince in a second and then instructed the servants to prepare some snacks.
"Mother, is this the sister-in-law that Fourth Brother married? Sister-in-law is a fairy!" Fourteenth Prince stared at Rouyu with bright eyes.
"Hmm, naughty boy, don't run so fast next time," Consort De said softly to the Fourteenth Prince, gently wiping the sweat from his face with a handkerchief.
Before Rouyin and the Fourth Prince could greet the Fourteenth Prince, she waved her hand.
"Alright, you've exchanged greetings, you may all return now," Consort De replied indifferently.
After speaking, she pulled the Fourteenth Prince along to continue greeting him, creating a beautiful and gentle picture of maternal love and filial piety, a scene of warmth and beauty that existed in its own right.
The Fourth Prince seemed used to this scene, but he couldn't help but glance back, his eyes filled with a sense of loneliness and longing. Rouyu silently took the Fourth Prince's hand, and he smiled and squeezed it back tightly.
The two walked back to their residence hand in hand.
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