vrcanaries Chapter 1123 Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace, Empress Fucha Langhua (59)
Chapter 1123 Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace, Empress Fucha Langhua (59)
"There are some things that we, father and son, don't need to say anymore."
Hongli patted his son on the shoulder, "Although I have never been emperor for a single day, I still possess the identity of an emperor."
That's enough for me.
I have complete confidence in entrusting the court to you.
I will not interfere with your affairs; you must handle everything yourself.
My whole life has been about eating, drinking, and having fun.
I don't want to suffer anymore.
"I'm leaving everything to you."
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Yonglian replied sincerely, "Your son will certainly not disappoint Father Emperor."
He was the true emperor of the Qing Dynasty, having ascended the throne before the coffin.
Naturally, they didn't want their father, who was the retired emperor, to remain involved in politics.
"I believe you."
Hongli smiled, turned and left the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
After returning to Chonghua Palace.
He went directly to the main courtyard.
Seeing the Crown Princess, who hasn't changed much in over a decade...
No, she should be called the Empress Dowager.
It seems that time has been exceptionally kind to his own Empress Dowager.
His appearance hasn't changed much.
Standing next to her, it felt like we were from two different generations.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects."
Li Siqi bowed and said, "May the Emperor Emeritus enjoy boundless blessings."
"Flat body."
Hongli nodded, a complex look flashing across his eyes as he looked at her.
However, he didn't have many complaints about her.
After a moment's hesitation, he asked, "I plan to move to the Yuanmingyuan in ten days."
I wonder if you'd like to come along?
If you do not wish to go to the Old Summer Palace, you may remain in the inner palace.
Whether it's Chonghua Palace or Cining Palace, you are entitled to reside there.
You can choose where you like to live.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for thinking of me."
Li Siqi smiled slightly, "I have always preferred quiet and do not like to cause trouble."
I have already gotten used to living in Chonghua Palace.
Your concubine intends to stay in Chonghua Palace.
When the Emperor Emeritus wishes to return to his residence, I will still be waiting for you at Chonghua Palace.
"you……"
Hongli never expected her to say those words.
Seeing her smiling eyes, gentle and calm, it seemed that she had never changed.
The person who is constantly changing is ultimately just oneself.
I felt inexplicably guilty and ashamed.
He looked away, not daring to meet her gaze, and said, "If you like staying here, then stay."
If you have someone you like, you can ask them to stay and keep you company.
The rest of them shall all move with me to the Yuanmingyuan.
"Your Majesty, I thank you for your concern."
Li Siqi smiled sweetly, "Your Majesty, please ask Sister Xiyue and Sister Hailan."
If they wish to stay, please grant the Emperor Emeritus's permission.
"Very well, I grant permission."
Hongli nodded, thinking of a bunch of children.
He added, “The princes who need to go to the study should stay in the princes’ quarters, while the younger ones can stay with their birth mothers for the time being.”
But do you have any other plans for the princesses?
"The princesses have always been taught by their respective birth mothers."
Li Siqi responded softly, "It wouldn't be appropriate to keep them here either."
Perhaps we should let them go to the garden with us.
With their birth mothers guiding them, they feel more at ease.
"Your Majesty, what do you think?"
"I'll listen to you."
Hongli also knew the feelings of the women in his harem.
Everyone treats their child like a treasure, afraid that someone else will take the child away from them.
If they really stay, they might cause some trouble.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Li Siqi thanked him, "After all, I am the legitimate mother of all the princesses."
As for their future marriage, I will instruct Yonglian to discuss it with the Emperor Emeritus.
"We will definitely find them a good husband."
"You have a heart."
Hongli felt embarrassed to continue facing her gentle and kind nature.
He got up and walked out, saying as he went, "I have other things to do, you go ahead and do your work."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I respectfully see you off."
Watching the other person's retreating figure, who was practically fleeing in panic.
A hint of sarcasm flashed in Li Siqi's eyes.
Belated affection is worth less than grass.
Moreover, she never cared about Hongli's feelings.
If it weren't for his honesty in relinquishing power and obediently moving to the Old Summer Palace, they wouldn't have let him off so easily.
Gao Xiyue and Keliyete Hailan heard that they could stay.
The two agreed without hesitation.
They had long ago decided to follow the Empress Dowager for the rest of their lives.
As for the others, some wanted to stay.
Unfortunately, not everyone was willing to stay as the Empress Dowager.
As for the person in front of me...
Chen Wanyin had a son, Yongzhang, and an eleventh princess.
Although she and Su Luyun came from Jiangnan, they enjoyed the offerings of Jiangnan.
They certainly didn't come from a poor family.
In particular, Chen Wanyin's family controlled a large portion of the business in Jiangnan.
It's no joke to say they're richer than a country.
Look at the long list of gifts and banknotes she presented.
Not to mention she was tempted, even the emperor Yonglian probably wouldn't let go of her after seeing her.
After all, nobody dislikes having too much money, right?
"Your Majesty, I would like to add a sum of money to your account every year."
Chen Wanyin said respectfully, "Although it's only 500,000 taels, it's the Chen family's willingness to contribute to the Emperor's cause."
Please grant my request, Your Majesty.
If I were to sell it, it would be for 300,000 taels.
There will be 500,000 taels every year thereafter, which will certainly include various gifts.
It's a really good deal for Li Siqi.
It's just a quota for "left-behind children" at Chonghua Palace.
It's worth the price.
Having made her decision, Li Siqi nodded, "You're too kind, Consort Chen."
Since you've chosen to stay, that's fine too.
By the time of the next general election, the Third Prince should be betrothed.
"It's good that your mother is here; she can keep a close eye on things."
"Yes, Your Majesty, thank you."
Chen Wanyin was extremely excited.
This is the result she wanted.
The Chen family is not short of money; the annual tribute is just an extra expense for them.
It wouldn't cause any serious damage, but the result was exactly what the Chen family wanted.
Moreover, the Empress Dowager herself granted a position as a Dowager Consort.
This is tantamount to elevating the status of the Third Prince and the Eleventh Princess.
How could Chen Wanyin not be extremely grateful?
After learning that Chen Wanyin could stay.
Jin Yuyan was also eager to try, as she also had offerings from the Yu clan and possessed many valuable items.
Naturally, they also wanted to stay using this method.
Instead of going to the garden to retire, it would be better to stay in the harem and look for opportunities to stir up trouble.
Unfortunately, Li Siqi already knew what was going on with her.
Naturally, no one wanted to take in this menace.
Even if ginseng were piled up into a small mountain, Li Siqi wouldn't even consider it.
I politely declined her request.
Many people, seeing that Jin Yuyan could not stay, stopped going to the main courtyard to look for the Empress Dowager.
One by one, they had no choice but to move to the Old Summer Palace, bidding farewell to the Forbidden City.
After watching Hongli and his concubines leave.
The vast Chonghua Palace instantly became much quieter.
Each courtyard was staffed with only two maids to clean and guard it.
Although there are fewer people at Chonghua Palace.
This had little impact on Li Siqi and others.
After all, the Emperor and Empress would come to Chonghua Palace to pay their respects every few days.
Not to mention the princes who stayed in the Imperial Study to study, they naturally had to come and pay their respects to their stepmother.
People come and go; Chonghua Palace is anything but deserted.
Most importantly, Li Siqi knows how to entertain herself.