As the children grew up, their favorite person, though always their beautiful mother, was the Empress Dowager. The older people get, the more tolerant they become of their children. When it comes to spoiling the children, the Empress Dowager is undoubtedly number one.
The children were clever and mischievous, and they loved to stay by the side of the Empress Dowager who doted on them the most. The Empress Dowager was well aware of the children's true feelings, and her love for them only deepened.
Now, the Emperor's favoritism towards Qingyin is being turned a blind eye.
In the fiftieth year of Qianlong's reign, Ziwei's true identity was revealed by Fu Erkang, enraging Qianlong. However, with Qingyin's mediation and Xiaoyanzi's continued imprisonment, Qianlong restored Ziwei's status as a princess, albeit the lowest rank of Gushan Princess, which she was quite content with. Meanwhile, Consort Ling was banished to the Cold Palace, and Yongqi was directly adopted by Qianlong into the imperial clan.
Although Fu Erkang had committed serious offenses, he had rendered meritorious service and his family was not implicated; only he was exiled to the Northwest.
Although the Fucha family did not commit any wrongdoings on the surface, they incurred the wrath of Emperor Qianlong because of Fu Erkang and Consort Ling, and the family gradually declined and fell into ruin.
After hearing Qianlong's punishment of Yongqi, the Empress Dowager remained silent for a while, saying nothing. Yongqi's mistake was indeed excessive.
On the day Fu Erkang was exiled, Lin Chenghe went to see him.
"We're the same; we can never be with the one we love in this lifetime. This toast is to wish you a safe journey."
Lin Chenghe raised the glass, looking at his brother who lived in the palace but whom he never saw.
"I'm leaving. You... take good care of her." Fu Erkang drank the wine offered to him, seemingly still the dashing young master of the Ministry of Rites. His demeanor remained unchanged, only a hint of melancholy lingered in his eyes.
This time, Emperor Qianlong still made up his mind to travel incognito, intending to observe the people's conditions.
Upon hearing the news, Qingyin coaxed Qianlong to go with her. Although Qianlong had originally planned to take her with him, he deliberately delayed for a few days in order to enjoy Qingyin's services, and only finally agreed when Qingyin was about to get angry.
The children originally wanted to go, but after hearing that the Empress Dowager wasn't going, they voluntarily stayed. This moved the Empress Dowager greatly, and she gave her grandsons many treasures from her private treasury.
Thus, it was confirmed that the entourage for Emperor Qianlong's incognito tour consisted only of Emperor Qianlong and Qingyin. As usual, Qingyin encountered Miss Du from the Du family seeking a husband.
Seeing the bustling scene, Qingyin, with Qianlong holding her hand, said with a smile, "Husband, the road ahead is congested. Let's take another route."
"Yes, Madam." Without the interference of Xiao Yanzi, Yongqi, and others, Miss Du was not forced to marry a beggar. Instead, she was properly chosen to marry a handsome young man with superb martial arts skills. They were a perfect match and lived a harmonious life together.
After traveling to many places, Qingyin and Qianlong discovered some corrupt officials and the situation of ordinary people. Qianlong also gained a more realistic understanding of the lives of ordinary people and became more diligent in governing the country.
Back in the palace, as time passed, the children grew into handsome young men, renowned as talented princes in the capital.
However, what they were more famous for than their talents was their appearance. The young ladies of the capital were all eager to see the marriages of the princes, especially Yongqi, who was the most beautiful. Peach blossoms fluttered around her like butterflies in a whirlwind, and she was greeted by enthusiastic court officials every day.
Qingyin was often hinted at to these matters by various concubines, and she accepted them all without hesitation. As long as there was something good, she didn't mind. Besides, she understood that gentlemen and ladies were attracted to beautiful women.
Emperor Qianlong placed the greatest importance on the marriages of his sons. Among his children, the one born to Qingyin was the most talented and capable, and the crown prince would be chosen from among these four.
Because of Qingyin, Yongqi and Yongyan did not dislike their younger brothers. On the contrary, they liked them even more because of their appearance. They also vaguely guessed Qianlong's decision.
Therefore, in their scheme, the most composed and ambitious Yongheng became the crown prince and ascended the throne after Qianlong's death. Qingyin also passed away less than two years after Qianlong's death.
The one who lived the longest was the Empress. She watched as Yongheng became emperor and brought peace to the southern border, returning it to the territory of the Qing Dynasty. She also watched as Yonghui led his brothers to conquer foreign lands and expand the territory of the Qing Dynasty. The people lived in peace and prosperity, and the whole country flourished. Finally, she passed away with a smile in her sleep.
After returning to the system space and receiving a perfect score from the original owner once again, Qingyin sighed and decided to buy a few cheat codes to deal with the mission world. She also exchanged some of the points she had just earned into the loan box.
She had previously bought a miniature travel space, taking out a huge loan, but it was definitely worth the money. The miniature world inside had all kinds of delicious food, and it also came with all sorts of high-tech games, massagers, and more, making it perfect for a hedonist like her. She simply couldn't resist and bought it.
After playing for a few days and relaxing, Qingyin left the small world and planned to take on the next mission.
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