Fuheng? Isn't he the famous minister and Grand Secretary of the Grand Council during the Qianlong era?
Prior to this, the Southern Study was the center of administrative power. This year, due to the military campaign in the Northwest, Yongzheng formally established the Grand Council, which was secretly handled by Prince Yi, Yinxiang, and the Han official Zhang Tingyu.
From then on, the Grand Council became the most trusted institution of the emperor, and being able to enter the Grand Council was an unparalleled honor.
Fuheng was able to gain the trust of the future Emperor Qianlong, so he must be a person of both virtue and talent. Su Yushan knew of his reputation and couldn't help but look at the young boy in front of her with new respect, and asked him how old he was this year.
Fu Heng answered truthfully, "Nine years old."
He is nine years old now. Bannermen children can enter the palace as guards at thirteen or fourteen, and those who perform well can directly become officials. Su Yushan nodded and smiled in approval.
"I see that you have a full forehead and a prominent house, indicating a good family background. Study hard, and you will surely achieve great things in the future!"
"How come this princess can tell fortunes?" Fu Heng looked surprised, then cupped his hands and smiled, "Thank you for your guidance, princess. I will study hard and practice martial arts to serve my country in the future!"
Fu Heng had just visited his nephew and chatted for a while. He then bid farewell to Su Gege and went to the front hall, while Su Yushan went to Lanzhao Courtyard.
Yu Ying, who had just finished her postpartum confinement, looked quite well. She usually dressed simply, but today she changed into a bright red cloak, which was a refreshing sight.
Both Princess Fucha and Princess Gao were praising her. Su Yushan also felt that the Princess Consort's attire today was bright and beautiful, quite different from usual. However, she was not good at expressing herself and only praised her in her heart. She did not have the courage to go over and praise her.
Just then, the little prince woke up, and the nanny brought him out. Everyone gathered around to watch, and Xilan also wanted to see what the princess's child looked like. Su Yushan turned her head and whispered a reminder:
"You can look, but keep your distance and absolutely do not hug."
Xi Lan asked curiously, "Why?"
“There are too many people. What if something goes wrong and the little prince gets hurt? Wouldn’t you be the one to take the blame?” Su Yushan had seen too many examples of tampering in secret, so she was very wary and would never hold other people’s children.
Xi Lan nodded, glanced at the child briefly, and then returned to her, saying, "The child is quite cute, like the Fujin (wife), not like the Fourth Prince."
Regardless of who the child resembles, he is the legitimate son of the principal wife. This child of the principal wife is of great significance. Emperor Yongzheng and Consort Xi were very pleased and bestowed many treasures upon the principal wife and the child.
However, Emperor Yongzheng never named Su Yushan's child. To this day, she is still unsure what Yan Yan's formal name is, or which child he is in relation to Hongli. Historically, the prince born to the consort was the second prince, so Yan Yan should be the eldest prince. What about Jin Minjing's child? Has he been living outside the family and never acknowledged his ancestral roots?
Su Yushan couldn't make a decision, so she could only wait until Yan Yan turned two years old, after which he would be vaccinated against smallpox and given a name by the emperor. She would then try to deduce his name from that name.
With the Mid-Autumn Festival approaching, on the twelfth day of the eighth lunar month, when Chang Yue passed by the door, Yun Song handed her a gift box, saying that it was mooncakes made by his mother and given to her.
Chang Yue felt at a loss. "Didn't we agree to assume we were related? Auntie, there's no need to be so polite."
“My mother doesn’t know the truth. She thinks it’s true. This is her kind gesture. Please accept it!” Yun Song insisted on giving it to her, so Chang Yue had no choice but to accept it and thank him.
Yun Song then said, "According to the rules, after we are engaged, I have to take you to my house for a meal on the Mid-Autumn Festival. My mother is already making preparations, and I will go to your house to pick you up then."
Go to his house? How embarrassing! Chang Yue's eyes flashed with fear, and she nervously clutched the handkerchief in her hand. "Ah? Isn't that unnecessary? Just tell your mother that our marriage is fake, and there's no need to follow the rules."
“My mother doesn’t understand these complicated things. If I say this, what if she forces me to go on blind dates with other girls? I only like you. I don’t want to go on blind dates with other girls, and I don’t want to listen to my mother’s nagging. Changyue, please help me out by coming to my house for a meal so that my mother can feel at ease.”
Yun Song pleaded repeatedly, and Chang Yue, not knowing what to do, told him to think about it and give him an answer the next day.
Five months have passed, and Chang Yue still hasn't truly accepted him. Sometimes Yun Song can't help but wonder if she hasn't forgotten De Min yet.
But if she really still liked Demin, she probably wouldn't have agreed to Su Gege's arranged marriage in the first place, right?
There are many things he can't understand, and he doesn't dare to ask directly, for fear that the answer is something he can't bear. He can only keep them silently in his heart and wait for the clouds to part.
On August 13th, it was Hongli's birthday. He had to stay in the palace with his parents at noon and only returned home in the afternoon when he had some free time.
Yu Ying meant that all the maids in the mansion longed to see him, and since he rarely favored them, it was only a rare occasion for them to celebrate his birthday. Therefore, it was appropriate to hold a banquet and let everyone gather together to celebrate with him.
Hongli had just had some wine in the palace at noon and was naturally unwilling to attend any more social gatherings. "Then let's wait until the New Year to get together. My birthday is my own holiday, and I can arrange it myself."
He was unwilling to hold a banquet, and after glancing at the young prince, he went straight back to Huatang Pavilion to accompany Su Yushan.
Chang Yue went out on business and ran into De Min near the pomegranate tree. Remembering Li Yu's words, she walked towards De Min.
Unfortunately, Yun Song, who was coming to relieve the shift, happened to witness this scene. He stood at the corner, watching silently, intending to wait until they finished talking before going over. However, Chang Yue kept talking to De Min, and it seemed that it was not just a simple greeting.
Yun Song grew increasingly anxious as he waited, but he had no idea what the two of them were talking about. In particular, when he saw Chang Yue smiling at De Min, a flame of jealousy instantly rose in his heart!
She refused to eat at his house, probably because of Demin.
He knew that Chang Yue liked De Min, but he still used the marriage contract to bind her. Was this kind of coercion right or wrong?
Yun Song felt lost and turned away, leaning against the wall, no longer having the courage to look at her.
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