The only favorite Qing Palace: Concubine Xi An

Chapter 402 The rain is coming
The three-year war in Yongzheng lasted for more than half a year.

Lan Xin looked at the magnolia outside the Yongshou Palace from bud to slim, and watched the peach blossoms blooming one after another.Summer is passing day by day, and autumn is getting stronger year by year.

It wasn't until September 25th, the day Hongli celebrated his tenth birthday, that the news of the victory in the Northwest came to the capital.

Nian Gengyao won a complete victory and put down the rebellion of the Junggar tribe.

The fourth master, Long Yan, was very happy, thinking that this day happened to be Hongli's birthday again.Immediately ordered Lan Xin to set up a table in Yongshou Palace and celebrate with wine.

As for the celebration banquet in the previous dynasty, it would not start until Nian Gengyao returned to Beijing.

It was in the afternoon at that time, when the good news spread to the upper study room, everyone was reading.

When the elderly Mr. Cheng heard the news, he was so moved that he burst into tears.Shouted: "I am powerful in the Qing Dynasty, regained the Junggar tribe, and defended the territory!"

Most of the literati were very excited about this.There is very little they can do, only to express their feelings with the pen.

At this point in the class, it is obvious that it can no longer continue.

The four elder brothers in the study room were very excited, and their ambitions were ignited.

"Mr. Cheng, don't get too excited. You are not in good health." Hongli walked to Mr. Cheng, his face was also full of joy, and advised: "Slow down, slow down."

Cheng Rong was still very excited, so he began to tell a few elder brothers about the event that Lord Kangxi personally conquered Galdan back then.

Although he didn't follow all the way, Cheng Rong remembered all those deeds in his heart.

Little Hongli was already full of admiration for Grandpa Huang, but he listened more seriously all of a sudden.He secretly vowed in his heart that in the future, he would grow into a man who is as upright as his grandfather, and would take protecting his family and the country as his duty.

It was half a month later when Nian Gengyao returned to the capital.

Heavy snow began to fall in the capital, and everyone was wrapped in thick cotton jackets.Because there is a happy event in the country, everyone has smiles on their faces.

As soon as Nian Gengyao arrived in the capital, there was someone outside waiting in front of Desheng Gate.

"My minister, Zhang Tingyu, is fatal to the emperor, and I am here to welcome General Nian to return to Beijing." Outside Desheng Gate, Zhang Tingyu led a group of civil servants, and when he saw Nian Gengyao coming on horseback, he cupped his hands and said politely to Nian Gengyao.

Nian Gengyao's face was full of joy, seeing that it was Zhang Tingyu, he did not dismount, but said: "Master Zhang, you are welcome."

Zhang Tingyu's face showed a slight embarrassment, but because Nian Gengyao's status was different now, he had to secretly bear with Nian Gengyao's arrogance, and brought Nian Gengyao into the palace.

Now the banquet has been set up, and Nian Gengyao's seat is the same as last time, just below the fourth master.

Among the courtiers, there was obviously someone who was treated more than ordinary people.

And this time, Fourth Master awarded Nian Gengyao and his family titles on the basis of Nian Gengyao's "General".In addition to Nian Gengyao himself and Nian Xialing, Nian Gengyao and his son were rewarded as a hereditary baron.

By the way, fourth master also awarded Nian Gengyao first-class meritorious service and the title of Taibao lord.

Nian Gengyao was honored and favored for a time, which was beyond the reach of many courtiers.

After the dinner, Nian Gengyao returned to the Nian Mansion, and saw his wife Nalan and his mother, Mrs. Nian.

Seeing Nian Gengyao, Mrs. Nian burst into tears, hugged Nian Gengyao and wept bitterly, "Your sister passed away last year. Er Niang was sad for a long time, and finally she was looking forward to your return."

Mrs. Nian was alone in the capital, lonely for a long time, and finally she was able to see her son and grandson.

When Nian Xue was mentioned, Nian Gengyao's face was also a little ugly.After comforting his mother, he went to the backyard to visit his son and wife.

At that time, Nalan was holding a book and telling stories to his son. Seeing Nian Gengyao's return, he quickly helped Nian Gengyao take off his cloak.

"It's icy and snowy outside, why didn't the general be more careful when he came back? He's covered in snow, how can he recover if he's sick?" Nalan said, and patted the snow off the top of his cloak.

Nian Gengyao sat down on the stool, and said to his two sons, "Go back and rest first, I have something to tell your mother."

"Yes." The two children replied, put down their books and exited.

It was also at this time that Nalan saw that Nian Gengyao's expression was not very good.

"What's wrong with the general? Isn't today a celebration banquet? Why is your complexion so bad?" Nalan asked, feeling puzzled.

His husband is now the most prominent figure in the imperial court, who else dares to provoke him?
Nian Gengyao shook his head and replied, "I happened to hear something on the way back today."

"What's the matter?" Nalan asked, feeling her heart pounding.

Although her husband is a man of strategy.But acting a little radical, and sometimes even a little impulsive.She is here, and she will often help with a few points.

"Fuhui's death." Nian Gengyao said heavily, remembering what happened when he entered the palace today.

Since Nian Xue passed away, Nian Gengyao had never returned to the palace to pay homage to Nian Xue because he was on an errand abroad.When he came back this time, Nian Gengyao specifically begged Fourth Master to let him go to Yikun Palace once.

As a result, Nian Gengyao met a maid in the Yikun Palace, and the maid stuffed Nian Gengyao with a purse, saying that it was something that Nian Xue intended to leave for Nian Gengyao before she passed away.

Nian Gengyao was very puzzled, but thinking of his sister, he still accepted the purse.

As a result, after Nian Gengyao accepted the purse, he was shocked by the contents of the purse.

Inside is a letter.The letter was very long, and it was about Nian Xue and Fu Hui.

What Nian Xue learned was the plum blossom font.Nian Gengyao had seen his sister practice calligraphy before, so he naturally knew how her sister's handwriting was.So Nian Gengyao could be sure that the handwriting in that letter belonged to Nian Xue.

The letter wrote some things about Fu Hui's death.These include the death of Princess Huai Ke, Li Shi poisoned and murdered Hongli but was accidentally eaten by Fu Hui.Also, some of Nian Xue's own thoughts.

The letter said: My sister has been in the palace for several years without favor, and is lonely all day long.Although she is not a noble concubine, it is not true.In this palace, the emperor only loves Niu Hulu.The younger sister lived a hard life, and Fuhui died tragically.Life is hopeless, let it go.

Signed, is a snow word.

Nalan read the letter tremblingly, his face full of disbelief.

"This..." Nalan said, "Is this letter really written by the imperial concubine?"

"Looking at the handwriting, there is no mistake." Nian Gengyao nodded and said, "I will stay in the capital for a while when I return to Beijing this time. At least, I will have a new place to go after the new year. During this time, You spend more time with the noble ladies in the capital, inquiring about news."

In addition, on Nian Gengyao's own side, he also wanted to send someone to check the authenticity of these things.

Nian Gengyao didn't know much about his sister.Although Nian Gengyao knew that his younger sister was not favored, he was helpless.Because at that time Nian Gengyao saw that his sister was doing well because of having a child.

But now that the lights are out, such a letter suddenly appeared, which ignited Nian Gengyao's dissatisfied heart at the beginning.

How could Niu Hulu's family, He De, be able to win the favor of his sister?

The most terrible thing is that the matter of Fuhui is more or less related to this Niuhulu clan!

(End of this chapter)