Chapter 95 Noble Lady Fucha and Princess Chaogui 2
Chapter 95 Noble Lady Fucha and Princess Chaogui 2
The next day, Princess Chaogui and her mother, Consort Guoluo, brought entourage...
I came to Yanxi Palace to thank Fucha Peiyun for speaking up for me in front of the chubby orange.
This spared Chao Gui from being married off to the Dzungar Khanate unprepared.
Princess Chaogui is wearing a light pink qipao today, embroidered with exquisite floral patterns.
She wore her hair in a simple double bun, but unlike the concubines in the imperial harem, she had several small braids hanging down at the back.
She wore simple pink earrings.
His mother, Consort Guo Luoluo, was dressed in a dark blue cheongsam.
The sleeves of the robe were trimmed with silver thread, giving it a dignified and elegant appearance.
Behind them followed a matron and two palace maids and eunuchs.
The group walked towards Yanxi Palace.
Upon hearing the announcement, Fucha Peiyun greeted them with a smile.
This was the first time Fucha Peiyun had seen Princess Chaogui, and she couldn't help but secretly admire the princess's beauty.
Princess Chaogui was beautiful with delicate features, snow-white skin, and bright, expressive eyes.
Girls this age are usually very active, but perhaps the reason Chao Gui rarely interacts with outsiders is...
Princess Chaogui was very shy and reserved when facing strangers.
Thinking of this, Fucha Peiyun couldn't help but feel a pang of pity.
After all, the late emperor had many sons, and even more daughters.
Princess Chaogui did not receive much favor during the late emperor's lifetime.
Now that the late emperor has passed away and the new emperor has ascended the throne, what about this little sister?
The big, fat orange cat is nothing special; this harem is all about praising the weak and favoring the strong.
Princess Chaogui and Consort Guoluo, mother and daughter, could only survive cautiously and precariously.
Fucha Peiyun led her entourage into the hall, where Ye'er and the others served tea and snacks.
Fucha Peiyun invited Princess Chaogui and Consort Guoluo to sit down.
Princess Chaogui moved gracefully to Fucha Peiyun's side and knelt down, her voice clear and melodious.
"I will never forget the kindness of Consort Shu."
If it weren't for Consort Shu speaking up for me in front of my brother, the Emperor...
It seems Chao Gui will be hastily married off to the Dzungar Khanate without any preparation.
As she spoke, tears welled up in Princess Chaogui's eyes.
Her pitiful appearance was heartbreaking to see.
Consort Guo Luoluo, who was standing nearby, also stepped forward quickly, her face full of gratitude, and said...
"Consort Shu is truly a great benefactor to my daughter and me."
Fucha Peiyun quickly helped Princess Chaogui up and whispered:
"Princess, there's no need for that. My abilities are limited; I cannot persuade the Emperor to abandon the idea of sending you to a marriage alliance."
"I do not deserve the thanks from the Princess and the Noble Lady."
Upon closer inspection, Princess Chaogui and Consort Guo Luoluo, though their faces were concealed by makeup...
However, you could still see that both mother and daughter had slightly swollen eyes, presumably because they cried for a long time after receiving the news yesterday.
This was the case for women in ancient times; their fate was not in their own hands.
Princess Chaogui said, "It is Chaogui's fate, and it has nothing to do with Your Majesty."
Consort Guo Luoluo also said, "This matter originally had nothing to do with the Imperial Concubine, but the Imperial Concubine is willing to speak out for justice."
"You bought time for Chaogui; that's a testament to your kindness."
Seeing that Princess Chaogui and Consort Guo Luo both appeared sincere, Fucha Peiyun was quite satisfied with them.
She didn't want to help a good Samaritan only to end up helping an ungrateful person.
That way, she'll be more willing to offer a few more pointers.
"Princess, in fact, a woman's destiny can also be in her own hands."
Consort Guo lowered her voice and asked, "What does Your Highness mean?"
Fucha Peiyun: "Does Your Excellency not remember Princess Guren Kejing?"
Incidentally, Princess Kejing's birth mother was also from the Guoluo clan.
Consort Guo Luoluo's eyes lit up, as if she had remembered something.
"Although I am from the Guoluo clan, I am not from the same branch as Princess Kejing's mother."
The Imperial Concubine refers to Princess Kejing, who was married off to Mongolia.
Yet, through her own wisdom and methods, she managed to gain a foothold there and even participate in political affairs?
Fucha Peiyun smiled and nodded, "Indeed, although Princess Kejing was also married off to a distant place..."
But she took good control of her own destiny and did not blindly follow orders.
Instead, they actively seek to gain their own voice in Mongolia.
Princess Chaogui listened, seemingly understanding but not quite.
"But Your Majesty, I am just a weak woman, how can I be like Sister Kejing?"
Fucha Peiyun gently took Princess Chaogui's hand, "Princess, do not underestimate yourself. You are intelligent and beautiful; as long as you have the will..."
It is certainly capable of doing many things.
For example, learn more about the customs, culture, and political situation of the Dzungar Khanate.
"Cultivating trusted confidants ensures a comfortable life even far from one's homeland."
Princess Chaogui frowned slightly, and remained silent for a moment, lost in thought.
He gently shook his head and slowly said:
"Over the years, Chao Gui has only read some poetry and books."
He only had a superficial understanding of the arts of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting.
They know absolutely nothing about political situations or the like!
How can one be as capable as Sister Kejing?
Fucha Peiyun smiled slightly and softly comforted her:
"Princess, please don't underestimate yourself like that. Nothing is something you're born knowing."
As long as the princess has the courage to try and forge ahead,
"I am willing to lend the princess a hand."
Before Princess Chaogui could respond, Consort Guoluo interrupted impatiently:
"Yes, Chao Gui definitely has that courage!!"
I humbly request Your Highness to lend a helping hand and assist my beloved Chao Gui.
If Your Highness ever needs anything from me or Chao Gui in the future...
"I will certainly do my utmost to repay Your Majesty's great kindness and virtue."
As she spoke, Consort Guoluo even pulled Princess Chaogui to kneel before Fucha Peiyun.
Consort Guoluo was well aware of the tragic fate of princesses sent to marry foreign rulers; those like Princess Keqing were extremely rare.
Over the years, she has carefully protected the princess as she grew up.
She didn't want her perfectly healthy daughter to die far from home like this.
She didn't crave any great power or glory as a princess; she was content as long as she could live a good life.
Seeing this, Fucha Peiyun quickly helped the two up.
"You flatter me too much, Your Highness. As long as the princess has the courage..."
"I am willing to lend the princess a hand."
Upon hearing this, Princess Chaogui couldn't help but raise her head.
His previously somewhat confused eyes were now filled with determination as he solemnly declared:
"Your Highness, please rest assured, I will study even harder and will never let you down."
Fucha Peiyun nodded in satisfaction, then suggested:
"Princess, you should practice riding and archery more in the future. Only with a good body can you better plan other things."
Princess Chaogui quickly expressed her gratitude:
"Thank you for your kind guidance, Your Highness. I will begin practicing tomorrow."
Regarding the marriage alliance between Fucha Peiyun and the princess, Consort Hua and Consort Hui also spoke up for the princess yesterday.
"Has the princess gone to thank them?"
Consort Guo Luoluo said, "Thank you for your guidance, Your Highness. I have already taken Chao Gui to Consort Hua's Yikun Palace."
Later, I will take Chao Gui to the other concubines' palaces to express my gratitude one by one.
Fucha Peiyun thought to herself, "No wonder she was able to give birth to a princess safely from Kangxi's harem."
And those who have managed to live peacefully to this day clearly understand these human relationships and obligations.
Indeed, no one in the harem should be underestimated.
Think of all the princes and princesses who died in Kangxi's harem.
Kangxi's harem was too exhausting; so many concubines and children died. How strong must Kangxi have been?
Fortunately, she wasn't in Kangxi's harem; fighting with so many women would have been exhausting for her.
Most importantly, Emperor Kangxi was not easily fooled, and besides, his concubines also had two major burdens weighing on them.
It's tough, really tough.
After Princess Chaogui and Consort Guoluo left Yanxi Palace, they prepared to go to Xianfu Palace.
On the way, Princess Chaogui whispered to her mother:
"Mom, I must study hard and strive to be as amazing as Sister Kejing."
Consort Guo Luoluo looked at her daughter with satisfaction, "Yes, Mother believes in you."
After returning, Princess Chaogui began to act according to the plan.
She gets up early every day to practice horse stance and riding, and although she was initially exhausted, she persevered.
Knowing that she didn't have much time left, she dared not slack off for a moment.
Besides practicing riding and archery, she also worked with the Noble Lady to select trusted confidants who could be taken to the Dzungar Khanate in the future.
In addition, Princess Chaogui would come to Yanxi Palace to sit for a while every day.
Fucha Peiyun found a lot of information for the Chao Gui Mo Zhu.
These materials contain detailed descriptions of the Junggar region.
There are also legendary stories of outstanding princesses such as Princess Jieyou and Princess Wencheng, who made great contributions to the cause of marriage alliances.
Princess Chaogui studied diligently and gradually mastered a great deal of knowledge.
As the days went by, Princess Chaogui became more and more confident.
Seeing how hard Chao Gui was working, Fucha Peiyun had an idea and decided to give her more.
This will give the little girl more self-protection capabilities in Junggar.
One evening, Fucha Peiyun secretly went to the princess's residence and used her divine sense to locate Chao Gui's courtyard.
Through the courtyard wall, Fucha Peiyun carefully examined the situation inside the courtyard with her divine sense.
A faint candlelight still shone through the courtyard, standing out starkly in the darkness.
It's so late, why hasn't Princess Chaogui fallen asleep yet?
Fucha Peiyun flashed into the courtyard as silently as a ghost.
After landing, she gently waved her hand, and the previously closed door slowly opened automatically.
As Fucha Peiyun stepped into the room, her gaze immediately fell upon Princess Chaogui, who was sitting under the candlelight, engrossed in reading.
Perhaps because she was too focused on the book in her hands, Princess Chaogui did not notice that someone had entered.
She only looked up abruptly when she suddenly felt a strange gaze upon her.
When Princess Chaogui realized that the person who had come was none other than Fucha Peiyun...
His face immediately lit up with surprise, and he quickly stood up to greet him.
Seeing this, Fucha Peiyun smiled and gestured for her to sit down.
He then took out three small and exquisite booklets from his bosom and handed them to Princess Chaogui.
Fucha Peiyun picked up one of the books first and said softly:
"This booklet contains some unique martial arts manuals."
With diligent practice, even if you eventually reach Dzungar, you'll have a certain level of self-defense capability.
Then, she picked up another book and continued her introduction:
"This is a rare and precious medical and poisonous book, which records in detail the diagnosis and treatment methods for various difficult and complicated diseases, as well as the formulas for poisons and antidotes."
You might as well study it more in your spare time; it might come in very useful in the future.
Finally, she placed the remaining booklet on the table and said slowly:
"As for this book, it is about the methods of training trusted secret guards."
You can select a few reliable individuals from among them and train them to become your capable assistants.
Princess Chaogui's first reaction upon seeing such a precious item was to refuse it.
Princess Chaogui hurriedly waved her hand and said:
"Your Highness, these booklets are far too precious for me to accept."
Fucha Peiyun gently pressed down on Chao Gui's hand, which was about to push the book back, and said softly:
"Princess, please do not refuse. There is a reason why I am giving this to you."
Sending my concubine to secure the nation, I wonder where a general is needed.
Men are unreliable; Princess, you can only rely on yourself.
Your journey to the Dzungar Khanate for a marriage alliance is long and fraught with unknown hardships and dangers.
These things will definitely be helpful to you, giving you more security and reliance in the future.
Hearing these words, Princess Chaogui felt a pang of sorrow.
Tears welled up in her eyes, and her voice trembled slightly as she said:
"Your Majesty has treated me so kindly; I truly do not know how I can ever repay such a great kindness!"
Fucha Peiyun smiled slightly and took Princess Chaogui's hand, saying:
"Your Highness is too kind. There is no need for you to rush to repay me."
All I need to do is to be able to live a good life after arriving in Dzungar.
It would be enough for me to sow a seed of hope in that unfamiliar land.
Being a woman already presents many difficulties and hardships.
I sincerely hope that one day, all women in the world will be able to firmly grasp their own destiny.
At the very least, they should have the right to make their own decisions about marriage.
Princess Chaogui nodded emphatically, understanding Fucha Peiyun's intention.
She gripped the booklet tightly in both hands.
As if grasping at the last straw, she said earnestly and firmly:
"Your Majesty, please rest assured, Chao Gui will cherish them immensely."
Immediately afterwards, Fucha Peiyun slowly stood up and found a spacious place.
She began to personally demonstrate some basic moves to Princess Chaogui.
She moved with agility, each movement flowing smoothly and gracefully.
Meanwhile, Princess Chaogui watched Fucha Peiyun's every move with rapt attention, learning with exceptional focus and concentration.
They dared not be careless in any move, carefully imitating Fucha Peiyun's movements.
After teaching Chao Gui several times, Fucha Peiyun stopped the movements.
"Your Highness, I will be returning now."
Please keep this booklet I gave you safe and secure, and never let it fall into the hands of others.
Princess Chaogui nodded solemnly, promising to keep the booklet safe.
Just as Fucha Peiyun was about to leave, she saw Princess Chaogui kneeling on both knees.
He respectfully addressed Fucha Peiyun, saying, "Master!"
Fucha Peiyun clearly hadn't expected Princess Chaogui to do this.
For a moment, I was stunned.
However, she quickly came to her senses.
After thinking about it, she decided to accept the title of "Master".
Now that I have accepted this title, I should do my best to help this disciple.
Thinking of this, Fucha Peiyun quickly stepped forward to help Princess Chaogui up and gestured for her to sit on the bed.
Then, she channeled her inner energy into her palms, and a powerful surge of internal force flowed continuously into Princess Chaogui's body.
She wanted to open up all the meridians in her body.
Princess Chaogui will likely find it much easier to practice martial arts in the future.
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