Hutu didn't know what Hongyan was thinking, and she didn't find it strange. It was probably because Chen Zhihuai was very close to her brothers and they had met many times, so they were more familiar with each other than with others.
Doshihui thought highly of the two of them. He knew Zhihuai well; he was a rare talent. If he and Hutuli really got together, it would be a wonderful story.
So Doshihui asked with a grin, "Hutuli, what do you think of Zhihuai?"
Hutu felt a little strange: "I came to meet my older sister. Why are you asking what I'm doing with Chen Zhihuai?"
Dorsey laughed awkwardly and tried to brush it off: "Just curious."
Hutu changed the subject, asking in a very gossipy tone, "By the way, cousin, how are things going between you and Li Suitan?"
At this point, Dorsey's usually somewhat unruly expression changed, and she suddenly became a little shy...
Hutuli doubted that he had seen correctly.
But Dorsey's shifty eyes, flushed face, and stammering words all screamed shyness.
"Tsk tsk tsk," Hutu couldn't help but tease, "No way, cousin, why are you so shy! You're not like Guo Luo Ma Fa at all. Guo Luo Ma Fa said that he was very straightforward and took the initiative back then, which is why he married Guo Luo Ma Ma."
Doshihui pouted: "Mafa is talking nonsense. It was clearly Grandma who took the initiative back then."
"Huh?" Hutu's eyes lit up. What?
Is it actually a case of the woman pursuing the man?
Is Guo Luo Mama really that fierce?
Hong Yan coughed twice: "Let's not discuss matters concerning our elders."
Hearing Hong Yan's words, Duo Xihui shut his mouth. Hu Tuli was furious. How could he stop halfway through gossiping?!
Aa ...
Chengqian Palace...
"You said you agreed?" Changning looked at the gentle and quiet Yierha in front of her, and seeing the satisfied look on her face, she breathed a slight sigh of relief.
Yierha said softly, "Empress Mother, I am willing to marry Fashan."
Consort Mao, standing to the side, could not hide her excitement, finally able to confirm her daughter's marriage.
Changning smiled and nodded: "Okay, as long as you're willing, your father can arrange the engagement anytime. You're sixteen now, so next year will be the perfect time to get married. At that time, your mother will give you a grand wedding and increase your dowry by another 30%."
Consort Mao was extremely excited and immediately pulled her daughter to kneel down before Changning: "Your Majesty! Thank you for your trouble! If it weren't for Your Majesty's involvement, I'm afraid Yierha wouldn't have been able to find a suitable husband."
"What are you doing? Get up. I watched Yierha grow up, how could I not love her?"
Consort Mao rose with tears of gratitude, turned to look at Yierha, and almost couldn't hold back her tears: "As long as Yierha can have a good marriage, my life's wish will be fulfilled."
Yierha was deeply moved: "Mother..."
Changning was also moved by the bond between the mother and daughter.
When Yinzhen arrived that evening, he saw Changning writing and drawing under the candlelight. Upon closer inspection, he discovered that it was Yierha's dowry list.
"The Imperial Household Department will naturally procure these. We'll just take out the portion that Ulanara left for Yierha and add some things from my private treasury. Thank you for your trouble."
Changning shook his head: "There are only four princesses in this palace. Hutuli is still young, and Yartan and Unaxi are even younger. Right now, I have the energy to prepare a marriage for Yierha."
Yinzhen sat beside her, gazing at her beautiful face illuminated by the candlelight, which was even more captivating. At least, his gaze never left her.
Yao Xian always says that men who work hard are the most handsome. But she doesn't know that women who work hard are the most beautiful.
"They say that a beautiful woman is best appreciated under lamplight, and the ancients were right," Yinzhen couldn't help but sigh.
Changning chuckled, "Stop fooling around, I'm busy."
Yinzhen had no choice but to abandon his romantic thoughts and get down to business.
"The imperial decree for the marriage has been issued. I have bestowed upon Yierha the title of Princess Heshuo Duanshu, and she will marry next May."
Hearing Yinzhen's words, Changning was not surprised and nodded: "May is a good month. The weather is mild and everything is growing. It's a good time."
"I'd also like to choose a title for Hutuli and bestow one upon him at the same time. Which one do you think is best?"
Changning was taken aback: "Are you bestowing a title upon Hutuli now? Isn't that usually done when someone is about to get married?"
Yinzhen looked slightly guilty: "How can our daughter wait until she gets married? Naturally, the sooner the better. The sooner she is conferred a title, the higher her status will be. It's just that I've been too busy since I first ascended the throne and forgot about this matter. Otherwise, she should have been conferred a title last year."
After saying this, before Changning could react, Yinzhen took out a piece of paper with several titles he had come up with himself written on it.
"Ruian, Minghua, Xuanqing, Taihe"
Changning's gaze sharpened slightly when it landed on the last title.
"This...Taihe?"
Changning knew, of course, how much Yinzhen doted on and valued Hutuli, but she never expected it to have reached this point.
Any one of these titles could easily be used as an emperor's reign title.
And this Taihe... Taihe Hall! Can this be used as an official title?
The Hall of Supreme Harmony was where the Qing emperors held grand court ceremonies. It can be said that all major events related to the emperor were held here.
The emperor's enthronement, birthday celebrations, weddings, and even the investiture of the empress by Changning were all held in the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
Such an important palace, almost representing the supreme power of the emperor, could be used as a title for a princess?
Yinzhen seemed oblivious to her shock, and smiled gently: "You also like Taihe? I also think highly of her. It seems we are truly of one mind. In that case, Hutuli will be Princess Gulun Taihe."
"No, no, I just asked a question, I didn't say I wanted to use this..." Changning was completely bewildered.
Yinzhen turned Changning around, looked directly into her eyes, and said earnestly, "Yaoxian, don't you understand? In my heart, Hutuli holds the same position as Hongyan. I only want to give her supreme power, give her unparalleled glory, and let her be the only princess in the history of the Qing Dynasty."
Changning was deeply shaken.
Then, she heard Yinzhen's voice again.
“I’ve even thought that if Hutuli’s skills are better than Hongyan’s, it’s not impossible for me to pass my position to her in the future.”
This path is just too difficult and too tiring.
As her mother, I would much rather she be healthy and happy; this identity is a huge burden.
We all know Hutuli; she dislikes rules and prefers freedom, so the position of crown prince is not suitable for her.
Then I will give her something else that can guarantee her a lifetime of security.
"With five thousand guards like this, and such a title, we must plan even more for her in the future."
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