As it approached ten o'clock, the sun was at its zenith, shining warmly into the plum garden of Changchun Garden, making the vibrant plum blossoms even more beautiful and captivating.
Inside the pavilion in the garden, heavy glazed windows have been installed, allowing a view of the outside from inside the main hall.
The Mongolian women were finally able to enter Changchun Garden and were stunned by the luxurious scenery before them.
In Mongolian tribes, very few people can afford to use glass as a form of glass.
“My lady, this window is really convenient. You can see directly outside from inside. In winter, it’s a great way to enjoy the scenery. We don’t have such good treatment in our tribe!” The wife of the Khorchin Prince sighed with some emotion.
The women present were stunned. The Prince's wife really had a lot to offer. Her blood relation to the Empress Dowager was the closest, which was why she made such suggestive remarks.
Consort Tong smiled faintly. This glass was brought from the Western Regions. Imported glass products are usually colored.
"What you're saying, Your Highness, is rather strange. This technology originated from the Western Regions. The servants in the Imperial Workshop even said that many tribes have already installed such windows, and they've learned quite a bit of technique from there!" Consort Tong directly hit the nail on the head. The Prince's wife didn't know that Consort Tong's words were also sarcastic.
Qingyan smiled upon hearing Consort Tong's words, knowing he would surely deal with these Mongolian women.
While chatting with them, they mostly introduced the women in the tribe. Qingyan frowned slightly and interrupted the ladies-in-waiting.
"Fourth Princess Consort, you can't refuse. Your reputation in the capital isn't very good!" said the Princess Consort of Prince Garga with a look on her face that said, "We're giving her away for your own good."
Qingyan's face darkened. Neither of them, the young couple, needed to win the championship.
“Madam, there’s something wrong with what you’re saying. The Fourth Prince’s household has three sons, all of whom are legitimate. Does that mean that legitimate sons are less successful than illegitimate sons in your tribe?” Qingyan asked worriedly. “That’s not good. The positions of the heirs are determined by examination. Does that mean that legitimate sons have to go through a rigorous examination to obtain the position of heir?”
The face of the Khorchin Prince's wife was dark. Her legitimate son was still young, so the chief had already sent the son of the concubine to take the exam for the position of heir apparent. In the tribe, the son of the concubine was also a legitimate son, so the chiefs did not pay too much attention to it.
However, the women felt differently, especially since the Fujin (principal wife) had a legitimate son, but the son was still young, and the leaders directly blocked the legitimate son's position as heir apparent.
The wives were unwilling at all. Every time they went to the capital, this situation would occur. The wives wanted to find a powerful backer for their sons.
The royal family is the best backer. If someone close to her enters the princes' harem, she will have much more say.
The Tenth Prince's mother was like that, inspiring many other princesses in various tribes to emulate her.
"What the Fourth Prince Consort said is true. A country has its laws, and a family has its rules. Therefore, it is only right for the heir apparent to take an exam. We can't let a mediocre heir apparent take over the tribe!" the concubine of the Prince of Khorchin remarked.
The Fourth Prince's wife rebuked the First Prince's wife, and the Second Prince's wife felt very happy. Qingyan looked at the Second Prince's wife and found that she was very beautiful and spoke in a very gentle tone.
The elders of the Mongolian leaders were mostly local wives, so they were all quite fierce. When they frequently visited the capital and saw the gentle and tender women, they naturally felt envious, and some even brought in slender horses to serve them.
"Fourth Princess, please forgive me. It was my fault for not properly disciplining the servants!" The Princess quickly apologized.
The concubine felt she was right and that the prince's wife was making a mountain out of a molehill. Tonggu had been paying close attention to the movements around her and noticed that the prince's wife and concubine were fighting again. She sent her maid to mediate.
"Fourth Princess Consort, the concubine is somewhat ignorant of etiquette and has directly offended you!" said Princess Consort Garnai directly.
The Third Princess shook her head: "In your Mongolian region, the position of a secondary princess is not much different from that of the primary princess. Even the princes who are secondary princesses can be considered legitimate sons! Fourth Sister-in-law understands your traditions, so she certainly won't blame you!"
Qingyan sneered. The Third Princess Consort was about to get cocky again. Lately, he hadn't had time to argue with her, so this girl was trying to get attention.
"Really?" Qingyan looked at Dong Eshi with a puzzled expression. "Third sister-in-law, as expected of the Third Prince's primary consort, you really know a lot."
“Sister-in-law is right. Princess Dong’e has been provoking us repeatedly, yet the Third Prince’s wife still tolerates us at every turn.” The Crown Princess’s husband challenged her.
The Third Prince's wife has gone a bit too far lately, and in addition, the Crown Prince has also said that Yinzhi has crossed the line.
The Third Princess Consort was slightly taken aback. The Crown Princess had always been on her side, but now she had sided with Lady Yin Genjue Luo and Qing Yan.
"Hehe, Crown Princess, we were talking about Mongolia, how did it get involved with our own people?" Lady Yingenjueluo quickly smoothed things over.
In front of the Mongolian women, Zhou Li of the royal family must work together and resolutely avoid undermining each other.
“Sister-in-law is absolutely right!” Tatara also sided with Ir, while Dong E sneered.
"Since everyone has said so, I can only sympathize with the wives here. They have to keep an eye on the pressure on the concubines, take care of the tribe, and take care of the legitimate son! In the end, the position of heir apparent will fall into the hands of the concubine's son. Such a life is really hard!" the Third Wife said angrily.
When the Mongol wives heard the Third Princess's denunciation, they all expressed their agreement. They could not say these words, but these were their true feelings.
"Third sister-in-law, what did you say!" Qingyan scolded Dong Eshi, "Now, when the wives are supposed to chat, what are you babbling about?"
"Alright, you'll all be staying here for the New Year this year. Is there anywhere you'd like to go?" Lady Yin Genjue Luo changed the subject again. The wives sighed helplessly. The women of the royal family were all clever; just a few hints were enough to put them on alert.
"Of course! We want to go to the temple fair. Do you have any recommendations?" the tenth prince's sister-in-law asked happily.
Her trip to the capital was simply to help her mother-in-law check if the Tenth Prince's wife was doing well. When she learned that the Tenth Prince's wife and Yin were at the military port in Guangdong and Guangxi and had only recently arrived, a huge weight was lifted from her heart. Yin's ability to gain Kangxi's favor proved that the Tenth Prince's wife was doing a good job.
“Of course, the temple fair at Hongluo Temple is great!” the Tenth Princess said casually.
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