SFS Chapter 280 Can a Han Chinese be the Crown Princess?
Chapter 280 Can a Han Chinese be the Crown Princess?
Chapter 280 Can a Han Chinese be the Crown Princess?
After hearing this, Burhe stopped talking. After all, the children had grown up, especially Hongye, who had already been involved in court affairs and could even compete with those experienced officials. How could a mere little girl stump him?
Even if Hongye really suffered a loss at the hands of this little girl, it only showed that she was indeed extraordinary. Only a girl like this could become the Crown Princess, or even the future Queen, and not be fooled by others, and could become the Empress of Fengxiang Jiutian.
Furthermore, Zhang Tingyu was the most trusted companion of the current emperor, and no one could surpass him. His family education was naturally trustworthy. Apart from other aspects, the daughters raised by the Zhang family were bound to be well-educated, gentle, and virtuous.
However, the girl's identity had become a thorny issue. Although the court had always advocated for the marriage of Manchus and Han people since the time of the retired emperor, in reality, only the Ninth Princess had actually achieved a Manchu-Han marriage.
Now that a Han Chinese woman had suddenly appeared as the Crown Princess, putting aside other factors, the Manchu nobles alone would probably be in an uproar. Thinking of this, Burhe couldn't help but look worried.
But between letting herself get so angry that she developed nodules and putting her troubles behind her, she chose the latter without hesitation. So, after talking with Hongye, Buerhe went directly to the front hall to find Yinreng and tell him about the matter.
Soon, a look of worry shifted to Yinreng's face. He frowned slightly, his eyes deep and worried, and he slowly said, "My son has really given me a huge problem! Now, at this critical moment, I am obsessed with taking Xinjiang and the Baiyue land back into my possession. I also plan to exert some deterrent power in the South China Sea."
Right now, I need to rely on those important officials in the court. If I don't give them enough benefits, I'm afraid they will turn a deaf ear to my wishes. However, at this critical juncture, the matter of the Han Chinese Crown Princess has arisen. I am truly worried that they will become dissatisfied and even quit their work.
As soon as Yinreng finished speaking, Buerhe, who was standing beside him, felt a surge of worry. She knew that what Yinreng said was true. As he said, the timing was really not right.
If it could be delayed for another two years, until Xinjiang, Baiyue and other places had been successfully recovered, the situation in the Qing Dynasty had stabilized a little, and the new generation of generals could stand on their own on the battlefield, when the matter of Hongye surfaced again, it would surely be easy to deal with without consuming too much effort.
Burhe responded worriedly, "But Your Majesty, our children are already grown up, and things like this will eventually become public knowledge. Sooner or later, someone will notice."
Yinreng nodded gravely, agreeing with Buerhe's opinion. He sighed deeply and said, "I know this too well. Hongye is the crown prince, and his every word and action is watched closely by everyone. His innermost thoughts naturally cannot escape the eyes of those who are interested. Now those people may be waiting to see how I will react."
Yinreng frowned slightly and asked doubtfully, "Our Crown Prince actually said he must have that girl? What is so special about her that he's so obsessed with her?" Buerhe smiled softly and replied firmly, "Hongye has always had a unique vision. Don't you think you can trust him? Besides, she's the Zhang family's carefully raised girl, and I heard she's the eldest daughter! These things will be clear with just a little investigation."
Yinreng nodded thoughtfully and said in a deep voice, "Well, I will instruct He Zhu to pay close attention to this matter. Although Zhang Tingyu and I have a close personal relationship and there is no falsehood between us, this is after all related to the selection of the future Crown Princess, so it is always better to be cautious. Moreover, I have always felt that children nowadays are deeply influenced by the ideas of you and me, and are wholeheartedly pursuing lifelong love. However, the difficulties they will face in the future are probably no easier than we did back then. If the girl's psychological ability is not strong enough, it is better to persuade them to separate sooner rather than later to avoid unnecessary troubles."
Buerhe glanced at Yinreng with a reproachful look and said coquettishly, "Oh, you, you just love to worry about nothing! Anyway, I have no doubt about Hongye's judgment. Since he has decided that girl is good, she must be outstanding. Moreover, although I haven't done anything earth-shattering over the years, I have done my best to raise several children and get along well with my sisters-in-law. Now I sit on the throne of Queen and it is quite stable. I haven't caused any dissatisfaction among the people."
After hearing this, Yinreng showed an expression of disbelief on his face, as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world. He widened his eyes and stared at the other person, his expression clearly asking: "Are you serious?"
After a long while, he finally couldn't help but ask, "How could you underestimate your own abilities? Don't you have any idea of your own strength?"
You know, the survival rate of infants in our Qing Dynasty was not high, but look at our five sons and one daughter, all of whom were raised to be healthy. Especially our Hongye, Jingyi and Hongchang, they are so outstanding!
Even the three young children below may not seem to have anything special at the moment, but just looking at their strong and healthy little bodies, you can tell that they will definitely be good in the future.
Let's talk about you. If you really calculate carefully the businesses that you and your ninth brother have jointly run over the years, they are probably equivalent to the court's half-year tax revenue, right?
Besides, which of your close friends isn't a powerful figure with connections and the ability to influence their husbands' decisions? In this princess circle, your words carry more weight than mine!
More importantly, you seem to have always been blessed with good fortune. Over the years, anyone who has sought to oppose you or plot against you has not only ultimately failed, but has also often received the punishment they deserved the next moment. "With so many advantages like you, how dare you belittle yourself, calling yourself just an ordinary person with no special skills?"
Bull's pretty face, now flushed even more reddened by her husband's generous praise, like a ripe apple, brimming with beauty. She lowered her head slightly, shyly fiddling with the handkerchief in her hand, and said coquettishly, "How can I be as good as you say I am? You're praising me so much that I'm almost embarrassed!"
He Zhu and Qi'er, who were standing by, nodded in agreement. He Zhu, beaming, said respectfully, "Empress, you are so outstanding. If this isn't considered outstanding, then I wonder what kind of woman can truly be called that!" Qi'er also echoed the sentiment, her eyes full of admiration.
Although Buerhe's mind was captivated by the compliments, the unresolved issue still lingered in his mind. While a proper solution hadn't yet been found, there was no rush. After all, He Zhu hadn't yet thoroughly investigated the girl's background, so further information was needed. The final decision on how to proceed depended on whether this girl was worthy of the royal family's risk.
Thinking of this, Buerhe couldn't help but recall the supporters behind her that Yinreng had mentioned earlier. After a moment's contemplation, she secretly wondered if she could write a letter to her close friends. Putting aside other things, simply inviting them to cheer on her future daughter-in-law would be a piece of cake for her.