Niohuru Wanru smiled.
"The news of Nian Gengyao successfully resolving the Sichuan mutiny had already spread, and she was afraid we wouldn't know she had such a capable brother. I saw it, and she was practically celebrating with gongs, drums, and firecrackers."
"Don't speak so sarcastically. Speaking of which, the concubine is still young this year. Apart from being jealous, petty, and fond of showing off, she doesn't seem to have any other faults."
That's true. You could grab anyone off the street and they'd probably have one or two of these flaws. Besides, even the prince indulges them, so they naturally have nothing to say.
"Sister, speaking of which, you didn't call me over today just so I could eat oranges, did you?"
Geng Youran sighed and said:
"To be honest, I just wanted to invite you over for some oranges. All the kids are at school, and I had nothing to do in the yard, so I asked you to come over and chat to pass the time."
Speaking of her child, Wanru also sighed.
She also missed Hongli.
Oh, right!
"Sister, do you know about the incident a while ago when the Prince and his wife were celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival in the palace, and Hongli was singled out by the Emperor?"
"Of course I know. Hongli is clever and well-behaved. I heard that when the Emperor tests the children's studies, Hongli answers the best."
"Oh, sister, it seems you don't know the details."
Geng Youran's gossip-loving spirit instantly reignited.
Before she transmigrated, she often heard her friends talk about these things, including the truth about Yinzhen's ascension to the throne.
Some suspect that the truth behind Yinzhen's ascension to the throne was that Kangxi wanted to pass the throne to Hongli, and that Yinzhen actually benefited from his son's influence.
But after so many years of observation, Geng Youran felt that Yinzhen was indeed a latecomer who could seize power, especially after the eldest, second, and eighth princes had all run into trouble. She increasingly felt that with Yinzhen's cunning, it was only natural for him to ascend the throne and become emperor.
Even if she didn't know history, she would still think that way.
"You should be happy that Hongli has been praised by the Emperor. Why do you seem a little worried?"
Wanru sighed. She felt that if she kept sighing, she would really grow old, but she really couldn't help it.
“Sister, you don’t know, Consort De was also at the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet. She was the one who started the test of the young princes’ studies that day, because she was the one who first asked Hongchun and Hongming to present a gift to the Emperor on behalf of the Fourteenth Prince. Who knew that it would arouse the Emperor’s interest, and you know about Hongli’s studies, that’s how he caught the Emperor’s eye.”
"There's no need to worry, is there?"
"How could I not be worried? I secretly had someone inquire about it, and it turns out that Hongli was always being harassed by Hongming and a few others after that. Hongli is proud and refused to tell the prince about it. Fortunately, Hongzhou was quick-witted and managed to get the emperor to see Hongming and Hongchun bullying the other princes, which finally calmed things down."
Geng Youran smiled:
"Don't worry, with that brat Hongzhou around, Hongli will be fine."
Geng Youran was quite pleased with Hongzhou. Although he was somewhat unconventional in personality, he was very proper when it came to matters of principle. In particular, he always did a good job in terms of brotherly love and respect.
“Wanru, I must remind you. Hongli and the others are princes after all, so they are naturally different from children from ordinary families. Hongli is exceptionally talented, so there’s no way he can escape it.”
Wanru didn't think that far ahead. As a mother, she only hoped that her child would be safe and sound.
"Sister, don't talk about me. Has Hongzhou come back to see you recently?"
When it comes to Hongzhou, Geng Youran has a lot to say.
"That brat, ever since he started school, he's had so many playmates and he's forgotten about his mother. I heard from the prince that besides going to class, he's been leading the other princes' children around the palace all day. If the prince hadn't made arrangements beforehand, he probably would have been punished long ago."
Wanru covered her mouth and chuckled:
“Sister, our Prince is supposed to be a very steady person, and you are also without desires, so how come Hongzhou is so carefree?”
Not to mention Wanru, even Geng Youran was puzzled.
The two were drinking tea and chatting about the gossip they had heard when Xiao Anzi came in to report:
"Your Highnesses, Princess Yun has arrived."
Upon hearing the visitor's name, Geng Youran and Wanru stood up and exchanged a glance. It seemed they weren't going to have a pleasant conversation today.
"Xiao Anzi, please let her in."
"Yes, sir."
Then Xiao Anzi led a charming woman into the house.
"Your humble servant Yunhui greets you both, and wishes you both good fortune."
"Sister Yun, there's no need for such formalities. Please have a seat."
Geng Youran politely welcomed Yun Hui into the house and asked Qianxue to bring in a fresh pot of tea.
"Did Sister Yun come here today to see me about something?"
Yunhui said shyly:
"I was feeling unwell a few days ago and wanted to see my two elder sisters but was unable to come. I have come today to apologize."
“Sister Yun, we are all serving the Prince, and besides, we are all princesses, so you don’t need to be so careful.”
The reason why Geng Youran and Wanru were so wary was because of the origin of this Yunhui.
This Yunhui was brought into the mansion by Yinzhen himself. In a way, Yunhui's arrival was quite serendipitous.
About half a month ago, Yinzhen and his wife went to Guanyun Temple. On their way back to the mansion, they met a pitiful woman.
In the past, when faced with such matters of "selling oneself to bury one's father," Yinzhen would usually let Gao Wuyong handle it, and this time was no exception.
After Gao Wuyong handed the silver to the woman, she looked up to see what her benefactor looked like. It was during this process that Ulanara took a liking to her.
Because she saw the shock in Yinzhen's eyes.
So, the woman named Yunhui was taken back to Prince Yong's mansion and elevated to the rank of princess.
It's worth noting that both Geng Youran and Wanru had given birth to a prince, yet Yinzhen hadn't promoted either of them. But this woman, upon entering the Prince's residence, was immediately elevated to the rank of Gege (a lower-ranking concubine).
Yinzhen's actions were a slap in the face to most of the women in the mansion.
Later, when everyone paid their respects, they saw the woman who had been personally brought back by the prince. Upon seeing her remarkable appearance, alarm bells rang in their hearts.
Even Li Jingshu and Nian Yunrong's expressions changed.
However, Niohuru Wanru was sensitive and vaguely felt that there was something awkward about it.
Sure enough, she secretly observed the Fujin and found that the Fujin's eyes were different from the others', with a clear sense of 'success' in them.
After that, Niohuru Wanru was not idle either. She kept her confidants secretly investigating this "Yunhui", but they found nothing.
Later, she told Geng Youran about it, and Geng Youran's words enlightened her.
"She's like a person."
Upon hearing this, Niohuru Wanru, recalling the 'cloud gathering' she had seen on the day she paid her respects, suddenly stood up abruptly:
"Mrs. Song! I've got it! She looks exactly like Princess Song!"
Although Song Gege's fate in this mansion was not good, everyone in Prince Yong's mansion had to admit that Song's status was indeed different for Yinzhen.
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