A few days later, Yin leaned wearily against the armchair, finally having finished dealing with the two damned crops. Qingyan's smiling face put him at ease.
"Sisi, let's keep an eye on how much we can harvest from these two rows of crops." Qingyan began to draw patterns on sketch paper with a pencil. This was a whole box of Western painting tools that Yin had gotten from Lang Shining.
Initially, he personally spoke with Giuseppe Castiglione, but the latter was unwilling to give it to him. In the end, he had no choice but to plead with Emperor Kangxi. Upon learning that Qingyan wanted to use it, Emperor Kangxi generously ordered Li Dequan to deliver the item.
"Little darling, that's for sure. Father Emperor has ordered the Vice Minister of Revenue to follow up on this matter, and Father Emperor has even allowed us to go to the cat and dog room to choose a pet." After hearing about Yinhe and Qingyan's thoughts, Kangxi was very happy. He praised Fei Yanggu for his excellent teaching and also expressed his wish that Qingyan could keep a pet.
Immediately, Qingyan's eyes lit up. Really keeping a pet?
"I want a snow mastiff!" Snow mastiffs were something Qingyan had liked since modern times; their snow-white fur and robust physique made them very appealing to her.
In modern times, the high price and strict breeding conditions make it impossible for her to own a dog.
After transmigrating, Qingyan told Feiyangu that he was afraid the snow mastiff would pounce on the young Qingyan, and he kept his mouth shut, absolutely not allowing Qingyan to be at risk.
"No!" Yin stood directly beside Fei Yanggu. The snow mastiff was too tall and large, and its nature was too fierce.
If Qingyan does anything that displeases it, its life may be in danger.
"Fourth Brother, I can raise it well. Mastiffs are the most loyal dogs; they only recognize one master!" Qingyan's eyes sparkled. She was determined to talk to Yin properly and absolutely could not give up.
Yin understood this as well. Mastiffs were the most loyal protectors of the royal family. Kangxi had two adult mastiffs by his side, which he had specially raised before eliminating Ao Bai.
Apart from Emperor Kangxi, no one else was allowed to get close.
During the campaign against Galdan, Emperor Kangxi also brought two imperial mastiffs with him. Every night, they would guard the gates of the imperial tent. When enemies attacked, these two mastiffs made great contributions.
"Little Darling, when we leave the palace and build our own mansion, let's raise a mastiff, okay?" Qingyan is going to participate in the imperial concubine selection, and she can't have a single scar on her body before the selection.
"No way!" Qingyan had made up her mind. If she could raise a mastiff, she would raise it little by little using spiritual spring water.
Yin was having a headache. The little guy was too stubborn. The people at the cat and dog shed didn't dare to take too many mastiffs. People said that only one out of ten dogs would become a mastiff. Mastiffs face a cruel struggle from birth. She had to personally lift the mastiff out of the pit so that it would accept her as its owner.
That scene was too bloody. Could she accept it?
"Do you know how the mastiffs came to be?" Yin advised Qingyan. He had personally witnessed that fierce battle back then.
"I know, ten dogs make one mastiff, if I'm going to raise one, I'll raise the best." There were dangers all around her, and not only was Yin worried, but Fei Yanggu was even more anxious. He was really afraid that the little guy would be hurt by someone.
In the end, Yin could not refuse Qingyan. He decided that after the Mongolian prince left, he would stay with Qingyan and go to the cat and dog room to choose a pet.
After he agreed, Qingyan's face was full of smiles, and she even cooked dinner for Yin herself.
Two days later, Emperor Kangxi issued an edict ordering Yinzhi to bring Qingyan to the palace to pay his respects to the Empress Dowager. At the same time, a secret edict circulated among the Mongol princes.
Shi Bingwen's eldest daughter, Dong Eqi's eldest daughter, and Fei Yanggu's eldest daughter were selected as the primary consorts of the princes. When the Mongol princes were choosing consorts for their heirs, these three were not eligible to be among them.
Early in the morning, after hearing Su Mo'er mention it, the Empress Dowager smashed two cups. It was obvious that His Majesty was targeting the Empress Dowager. In the next few days, she planned to summon the Mongol wives and have them whisper in her ear to persuade Dong Eshi and Qingyan to be betrothed to the Mongols.
Both were important military generals in the court, and if the Mongols could obtain them, these two would definitely favor the Mongols.
Emperor Kangxi had long known of the Empress Dowager's plans, and two days in advance, he had the Minister of Rites personally leak the news to several Mongolian princes who came to propose marriage.
At this moment, Qingyan, dressed in a pink qipao and adorned with two delicate pink crystal hairpins, sat side by side with Yin, who was dressed in a golden prince's everyday robe, in the carriage. Soon, the three princes, who had left the palace for their upbringing, would each bring their future wives into the palace.
Dong Eshi and Neng Qingyan were mortal enemies. Ever since the little guy learned that Dong Eshi would also be appearing, his little mouth has been pouting.
"Si Si, if I were to be bullied by Dong E Shi, wouldn't I retaliate?" Qing Yan hated Dong E Shi the most; that woman was too gossipy.
She can exaggerate even the smallest bad thing into a major incident.
"Sure!" Yin didn't care. If Dong Eshi went too far, the Grand Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager would definitely be the first to make trouble. "Little darling, don't interfere in the feud between Dong Eshi and the Borjigit clan. If she goes too far, the Grand Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager will not let her off the hook."
Yin whispered to Qingyan that he was really worried about her. Xiao Guai had been protected too well. Every word the Empress Dowager said could be a trap. If she wasn't careful, she might be framed by the Empress Dowager.
Moreover, the old lady had always disliked Qingyan and hoped that Qingyan would be married off to Mongolia. After Consort Tong entered the palace, the old lady made things even more difficult for her. With the old and new grudges combined, she wished that the old lady would die prematurely.
"I know that as long as Lady Dong'e doesn't go too far, I will continue to tolerate it." Qingyan was not stunned. Fei Yanggu had come back specifically to remind her about the affairs of the harem after learning that she was going to enter the palace.
The most important part is the story of the Borjigit clan and the Dong'e clan. The most hated women of the Aisin Gioro clan were those from the Borjigit clan. Consort Chen was an exception. Her father said that this concubine, who was favored by Emperor Taizong, was not like a Borjigit woman.
After the late emperor was born, Consort Chen's children were killed by the Empress Dowager. Her hands were not only stained with the blood of her nephews, but also with the blood of her husband, sons, and grandsons.
After hearing that convoluted story, Qingyan thought with a touch of wickedness, "Will the Empress Dowager go to hell for screaming?"
"Fourth Prince, Father said that you can't keep taking care of me in Cining Palace! Otherwise, the Grand Empress Dowager will not like me." Qingyan understood that the Grand Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager were also women. The reason they hated Consort Chen and Consort Dong'e was simply because these two had received all of their husbands' love.
Yin and she absolutely could not be the first to act. He nodded; Fei Yanggu's worries were exactly what Yin was concerned about. He had the servants he had placed beside Yin Zhi make preparations in advance, using others to incite Yin Zhi to protect Dong E Shi. (To be continued. If you like this work, please vote for it on Qidian. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please go to m.qidian.com to read.)
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