After returning from Yonghe Palace, Changning was a little uneasy. She held Yinzhen's hand and asked, "What do you think Your Highness means by this? Such a fine bracelet is obviously meant as part of your dowry... This Yierha and Hutuli... Could it be that something's been going on in the palace?"
Yinzhen quickly comforted her, "No, right now it's just rumors that the second princess of the Prince Zhi's mansion is getting married, the third princess is engaged to Fumeng, and there's also a fourth princess. My third brother's mansion also has a princess, and then it's our turn. Besides, Hutu is still young, only nine years old this year."
Changning was still worried: "That's true, but does that mean we can't be married off if someone is too young? We should find a family for Hutuli as soon as possible."
Yinzhen laughed: "Look at you, you said before that you wanted Hutuli to stay at home for two more years and get married at twenty-five, how come you want to find someone else now?"
"Oh dear, the wedding will definitely be a little later, so let's decide on the person first! Otherwise, we'll regret it later when it's too late!"
"Alright, alright," Yinzhen said, seeing that Changning was really anxious. He quickly put his arm around her and said, "Don't worry, leave this to me. Don't worry, I'm her father, how could I not care about her? The family in Yierha has already been chosen, and next up is our Hutuli."
Changning nodded and said, "First, take a look at all the civil and military officials in the court. Which families have young men of suitable age? First of all, the families must be upright and honest. We don't covet high-ranking positions and generous salaries, but they absolutely cannot be corrupt and disorderly."
Secondly, this young man must be upright, capable, talented, and reliable. Our daughter is so strong-willed; she wouldn't be interested in a good-for-nothing like him. Everything else is secondary.
She immediately added after saying that: "If possible, they can meet and develop a relationship from a young age."
Yinzhen nodded quickly: "Of course it is the right thing to do."
Changning actually had more to say. It didn't matter if she didn't choose a good son-in-law; they could always get a divorce. After Yinzhen ascended the throne, if her daughter wanted to find a male concubine, that wouldn't be out of the question.
But let's not say it out loud yet.
After the New Year's banquet, Yinzhen continued to work diligently in the Ministry of Revenue. Although Changxing was in charge of trade, he had also been pulled over there to do manual labor.
Kangxi's health showed no improvement whatsoever.
However, under these circumstances, there were also rumors that the Emperor was going to the Mulan Hunting Grounds for a spring hunt.
Changning thought he was just bored and had nothing better to do.
I can't sleep well at night, so I'm upset during the day, and I still have the energy to go hunting.
However, this is a major event, especially with many princes accompanying them.
Sure enough, once winter was over, at the beginning of spring, the emperor issued an imperial edict ordering the Crown Prince, the Third Prince, the Fourth Prince, the Fifth Prince, the Eighth Prince, the Thirteenth Prince, and the Fourteenth Prince to accompany him.
Everyone looked at the list of accompanying persons and was completely baffled.
The Crown Prince has long been confined by the Emperor and rarely allowed to leave the palace. Why was he brought out this year?
And this Eighth Prince has long lost the Emperor's favor, yet he's also part of the entourage this year?
The others weren't anything special; the emperor had many sons, so it was common for him to bring one out this year and another out next year.
Although no one could guess what was going on, everyone followed the procedures to make the arrangements.
After all, going on a spring hunt at the Mulan Hunting Grounds is a big deal.
Moreover, this year's entourage is more complete than in previous years. In addition to the princes, there are also some members of the imperial family, important officials and close ministers who are qualified to accompany the entourage. Officials are also allowed to bring their families.
This can be considered an unprecedented team.
This time, Yinzhen wanted to bring his children along to show them the scenery of the Mulan Grassland and let them compete with the princesses and princes of the Mongol tribes, so that they wouldn't become complacent and think they were invincible.
It is worth mentioning that the Fucha family was also granted the right to accompany them this time. The couple who came were Boder and his wife, as well as Changning's second brother, Changrong.
"Second brother, what brings you here? Second sister-in-law is pregnant. You're going on such a long trip, and there's no one to take care of her. Can you really leave her alone?"
Changning was particularly shocked. Her second brother and sister-in-law had always had a very harmonious relationship and were inseparable.
Now that her second sister-in-law is pregnant with her third child, why is her second brother out and about?
Changrong scratched his head, stroked his long beard, and answered casually, "Ah, this is what Father said. He said that the situation seems a bit strange this time, and the Emperor has brought many military generals with him, so he dragged me over as well."
Changning frowned. He had to admit that his father was very sharp in military acumen. Could it be that something was really going on this time?
She suddenly regretted bringing the children along.
This time, everyone from Honghui and Hongyan to Hongmin, Hongchen, and Hongyang came along. Only Yierha, who had just started her period, was still resting at home and being cared for by Madam Song.
This time, the lineup was quite complete, with even the Fujin (wife of the emperor) Ulanara accompanying them.
This is the first time in all these years that the Princess Consort has gone on a long trip with them.
As usual, the affairs of the manor were handed over to Consort Song and Consort Liu.
However, overthinking is useless. Since we're already out here, there's nothing we can do but be careful in everything we do.
The journey by carriage would take several days and was rather boring. Hutuli sat with Changning.
"Mom, I just saw Wanji too, she came with us, and so did Chen Zhihuai. All my friends are here this time!"
Changning nodded. She was a little uncomfortable from the bumpy carriage ride, so she simply took off her outer garment and lay down: "This time, it was the Emperor's decree that officials could bring their families, so it's normal that they were able to come along. You won't feel lonely this time, will you?"
Hutuli grinned and, imitating her mother, grabbed a large cushion and lay down: "I'm not lonely anymore, so many people can play with me."
It was the first time Hutuli had traveled so far, and she was clearly very excited: "Mother, what's on the Mulan Grassland?"
There is grass.
"Anything else?"
There are animals.
"Anything else?"
“There are tents.”
Hutuli was a little embarrassed and annoyed. She felt that what her mother was saying was nonsense, but she also noticed that her mother seemed particularly tired these past few days, so she couldn't help but worry: "Mother, are you alright? Is anything bothering you?"
Changning felt weak in her limbs and wanted to sleep as soon as she lay down, but she also felt it was a rare opportunity to chat with the girl, so she kept her eyes half open and said, "I'm fine, it's nothing. Go ahead and talk, Mother is listening."
Hutuli leaned closer again: "Mother, could you please talk to Father again and ask him to give me a good slingshot?"
What are you doing with that slingshot?
"Oh, I just wanted to practice my aim properly. Last time at the old training ground, I didn't shoot as many as Chen Zhihuai. Now that he's here, I'm definitely going to beat him."
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