Next, Ituma Shushu took a deep breath.
She wondered to herself: Why didn't Emperor Yongzheng release any information about which branch of the Niohuru clan it was?
Hmm, what kind of riddle is Emperor Yongzheng playing?
Well, the questions that Emperor Yongzheng was thinking in his position are certainly beyond my comprehension.
Moreover, Emperor Yongzheng's imperial ambitions were becoming increasingly unpredictable.
Moreover, to be honest, he himself did not understand the intricate relationships among the eight major Manchu surnames.
Over the years, I've only gained a partial understanding of things.
Well, it's just some stuff that everyone knows.
After all, they wouldn't let others easily find out their internal information.
Thinking of this, Ituma Shushu's heart, which had been pounding uncontrollably, gradually calmed down.
Next, Ituma Shushu picked up a calligraphy brush and practiced writing for a while, when suddenly a thought struck her.
She then silently recited, "Dawn Mall," and then "Open."
After opening the "Dawn Mall", Ituma Shushu stared expectantly at the upper right corner of the virtual transparent panel.
One second, two seconds, three seconds...
Ituma Shushu suddenly felt that time was passing exceptionally slowly.
Finally, she waited until "Dawn Mall" shut down automatically, but still didn't see the red headlights appear.
Ituma Shushu: "..."
Well, as they say, haste makes waste.
Next, Ituma Shushu practiced calligraphy for a while and also did some drawing.
However, she still felt a little irritated.
Finally, Ituma Shushu simply put down her brush and called out, "Xiaju, Dongmei, let's go for a walk in the garden."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Xia Ju and Dong Mei quickly responded.
...
The wind is gentle and the moon is bright.
The Empress frowned and said softly, "I understand. Eunuch Fu, you may leave now."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
After Eunuch Fu left, the Empress's expression became somewhat solemn.
Next, the Empress narrowed her eyes and fell into deep thought.
After hearing what Eunuch Fu said, Granny Chun, who was standing to the side, also realized that this matter was unusual.
After all, Granny Chun had served the Empress for so many years, and through her influence, she had come to know a great deal.
Therefore, Granny Chun no longer dares to disturb Her Majesty the Empress.
She simply stood by, holding her breath.
At this moment, the Empress was indeed pondering the deeper meaning behind Emperor Yongzheng's arrangements for the marriage of the Seventh Prince, Hongzhao.
Back when the Emperor was still Prince Yong.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the position of heir apparent will almost certainly fall to either Fu Hui or the Third Prince Hong Shi.
Because Fu Hui's birth mother, Lady Nian, and the birth mother of the Third Prince Hongshi, Lady Qi, Lady Zhang, were both secondary consorts.
At that time, Prince Hongli (the Fifth Prince) and Prince Hongzhou (the Sixth Prince), whose birth mothers were all concubines, were simply not up to par.
However, after the emperor ascended the throne, the birth mothers of the Fifth Prince Hongli and the Sixth Prince Hongzhou, like the birth mother of the Third Prince Hongshi, were all granted the title of imperial concubine.
Next, Consort Nian passed away.
Later, Fu Hui, whom the emperor had raised by his side, died young.
At that time, the emperor's only remaining sons were the third prince Hongshi, the fifth prince Hongli, and the sixth prince Hongzhou.
Yes, all three of them were later granted the title of Beile.
The birth mothers of the Third Prince Hongshi, Consort Qi Zhang, and the birth mother of the Sixth Prince Hongzhou, Consort Yu Chen, were both from bondservant families.
Moreover, both of them are Han Chinese.
However, the birth mother of the Fifth Prince Hongli, Consort Xi, of the Niohuru clan, came from a prominent Manchu family.
Although none of her clansmen were particularly capable; they were all minor officials.
However, if the Fifth Prince Hongli could compete for that position, things would be different.
The entire Niohuru clan will be a strong support for the Fifth Prince Hongli.
After all, the world is bustling with activity, all driven by profit.
Such a windfall would not be something the Niohuru clan would be foolish enough to turn away.
Furthermore, among these three princes...
The Emperor arranged for the Fifth Prince, Hongli, to attend some very important events.
Therefore, for a long time to come.
Everyone had a clear idea of who would succeed the next emperor.
Although the emperor established a system of secretly designating an heir.
However, after the painful lesson of the struggle for succession among the nine sons during the reign of Emperor Kangxi.
And the emperor's treatment of the eight, nine, ten, and fourteenth princes among the nine sons after his ascension to the throne.
This time, no one will be foolish enough to take sides.
Then, the Emperor fell seriously ill in the year that the Thirteenth Prince, Prince Yi, passed away.
No one was sure how much longer the emperor could live, including the emperor himself.
Therefore, no one expected that the emperor would have an even younger prince born.
Moreover, the emperor lived to see the day, and an even younger prince got married.
This made all the difference, since the prince had truly grown up after his wedding.
Moreover, although this prince's birth mother did not come from a prominent Manchu family like the Fifth Prince Hongli.
However, he was also from the Manchu Banner.
Now, the emperor has chosen Niohuru as the primary consort for this young prince.
If there wasn't some deeper meaning behind this, who would believe it?
Thinking of this, the Empress couldn't help but secretly rejoice that the Emperor had established the secret system for designating an heir.
Although everyone had a general idea of who would succeed the next emperor.
However, due to the Emperor's consistent methods...
Indeed, no one has ever dared to take sides.
From now on, all I need to do as empress is manage the harem.
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