Harem: Biography of Concubine Qin

Chapter 68
The emperor greeted Tong Guowei, Suo'etu, Nalan Mingzhu and other important ministers one by one.

Tong Guowei is the emperor's uncle, the elder brother of the emperor's biological mother, Tong Jia's direct relative, and has the important job of leading the guards and internal ministers.

Suo'etu was the uncle of the late Empress Hesheli, and he assumed the title of first-class duke of the Assistant Minister Soni.

The two of them are second only to the two princes in the seat.

Then there is Nalan Mingzhu, who is deeply favored by the emperor because of his proficiency in Manchu and Han culture.He has lived in the cabinet for many years and is known as the prime minister.

There is no confrontation between Tong Guowei and Suo'etu. As representatives of the descendants, the two will not give in in the fight for power.

Although the former queen Hesheli left, the emperor did not stand up for a long time, and Suo'etu was still the head of the country in name.He naturally hoped that the emperor would no longer appoint a queen, and that the second elder brother would be appointed as the prince in the future.

And Tong Guowei, as the emperor's uncle, wholeheartedly hoped that the emperor would help his daughter Tong Guifei, so that the Tong Jia family could completely control the power as a descendant.

The interests between Tong Guowei and Suo'etu are in conflict, and the two of them refuse to give in to each other.

It was in the gap between the two of them that Nalan Mingzhu found his place and won the emperor's favor.

His ancestor was Yehebeile, and the Yehenala family did not have a woman as a concubine in the harem.The emperor is more willing to trust him than Tong Guowei and Suo'etu who have a deep background.

He is well aware of the emperor's fear, and he is cautious and skillful during the process.

Chen Wenxin was very interested in the title of Nalan Pearl. His son Nalan Xingde was a famous poet in Qing history.

I am a melancholy guest in the world, knowing what happened to my lord, tears are running down, and the sound of heartbroken recalls my life.

He is the one who writes such beautiful lines.

She looked around, and saw that Nalan Mingzhu was about forty years old, with a goatee.He has a smile on his face and is exquisite in all aspects.

Sitting next to him was a middle-aged woman, who was probably Nalan Mingzhu's wife.

It seems that the famous Nalan Xingde did not come.

At that time, the princes, nobles, relatives and powerful officials all counted their names, and the emperor finally named Chen/Xihai.

But Chen Wenyi was commended, saying that he had made great contributions to exterminating the bandits in Shandong.He also praised Zheng Shi by the way, saying that she is a good parent.

Unexpectedly, Nalan Mingzhu was joking aside and praised Chen Wenyi vigorously.It is said that he is a heroic young man with a bright future.

Someone listened and thought of the boy who hunted a rare ink fox in the hunting ground.Isn't that Chen Wenyi? It's just that people called him the son of the first-class guard Chen/Xihai at that time.

Now it is Xuanwu General Chen Wenyi.

That is, the elder brother of the Emperor's favorite concubine, Empress Qin.

Sensitive people have already smelled that Chen Wenyi will be promoted and prospered, and there are several more ministers who praise Chen Wenyi.

The emperor simply passed Chen Wenyi into the hall to speak.

As soon as Chen Wenyi entered the palace, not only the princes and ministers were surprised, but even the concubines who looked over through the gauze curtain were amazed.

Everyone knew that this young general was the elder brother of Concubine Qin, but they didn't know that the two of them would be born so alike.

Tong Guowei glanced into the gauze curtain unceremoniously, the two brothers and sisters are as handsome as they were born, it's strange that the emperor loves concubine Qin so much.

As early as when the concubine was seated, all the ministers in the palace had seen Chen Wenxin through the gauze curtain.The emperor's favorite concubine is said to have an alluring appearance. How could they not hold back their curiosity?
Looking at Chen Wenyi again now, I have to sigh, why did God give him the Chen family's good looks?

Even Chen/Xi Hai and Zheng Shi were stared at, and people tried to find the source of Chen Wenyi and Chen Wenxin's appearance from them.I have to admit that Chen/Xi Hai and Zheng Shi are born well, but they are still not as good as these two brothers and sisters.

Zheng received the education of women's morality from the Han people since she was a child. She used to have bound feet. Unexpectedly, after the Qing soldiers entered the customs, women's feet were forbidden, so she let her feet go when she was young.

Putting your feet on was something that happened when Chen/Xihai's father, Chen Kexiu, was there. Chen Kexiu became a second-class bodyguard of the Qing Dynasty by accident. If there is a foot-bound daughter-in-law in the family, it cannot be justified.

Zheng wished to let his feet go and walk more happily, but Chen/Xihai was still a little unhappy at that time.

Fortunately, the feet were released. When the Empress Dowager was still the Empress Dowager, she decreed that all women with bound feet were not allowed to enter the palace.

What this means is that footbinding is absolutely not allowed among the concubines in the harem, not even the wives.

The feet are let go, but the nature of Han women is still not let go.Being stared at by so many princes and ministers above this hall, Mrs. Zheng blushed a little.

Chen/Xi Hai looked at her and shook her hand under the table to reassure her.

She restrained her emotions, and her complexion gradually recovered, so she didn't lose her composure in front of the imperial court.

Fortunately, everyone only looked at his husband and wife for a while, and then quickly turned their eyes to Chen Wenyi.

Chen Wenyi is young, eight feet long, and looks like a jade tree facing the wind.

Standing in the hall, he was scrutinized presumptuously by everyone, but there was a smile on his face that was neither humble nor overbearing.

Chen/Xihai could only see his back, seeing his calm and fearless posture, and felt for the first time that this son of his was indeed superior.

If it were him, he would have to be watched nervously by everyone.

Nalan Mingzhu stood up with a smile, and saluted the emperor, "I see this child is very handsome, and I like him very much. Can the emperor allow my slave to offer a cup to General Xuanwu?"

Manchu ministers like to call themselves slaves to the emperor, even such important ministers as Nalan Mingzhu.

The emperor has always been tolerant towards Nalan Mingzhu, so he joked: "Could it be that Aiqing has fallen in love with General Xuanwu, and wants to take him back to be his son-in-law?"

Nalan Mingzhu didn't refute, she just smiled and said: "There is really a little girl in the servant's family who is waiting for her husband."

Chen Wenxin shook her hand holding the chopsticks, thinking that Nalan Mingzhu is really straightforward, so is this going to propose to his daughter?
How can the woman rush to the man's family to propose marriage?The customs of the Manchu people are really bold and unrestrained.

The serving eunuch brought a cup of fine bamboo leaf white, and Chen Wenyi raised the cup to pay respects to Nalan Mingzhu.

Then he cupped his hands and bowed to the emperor: "Master Nalan makes fun of this humble minister, my humble minister is thin-skinned, I have to find a hole to drill down."

He didn't accept Lan Mingzhu's joke, nor did he respond to his words seriously, but just covered it up with a joke.

This remark was noncommittal, Nalan Mingzhu only thought that this kid didn't understand what he meant, or that he was too humble to climb up to the Nalan family.

It doesn't matter, he didn't intend to propose marriage to the Chen family in public at the state banquet, that would be too condescending.Waiting for Chen Wenyi to make contributions in two years, it will not be too late to discuss this matter after seeing his future.

Who told his daughter Nalan Yulu to make up her mind not to marry him when she saw the demeanor of this young general on the long street?
Chen Wenyi is a capable person, as can be seen from his dignified demeanor.What's more, with such a good skin, how can a young girl not like it?
The emperor smiled and said: "Lan Xiang is still young, and he will make great achievements in the future. It will be an honor for me to personally grant you a marriage."

Lan Xiang is Chen Wenyi's character.

The meaning of the emperor's words was that he did not intend to marry Chen Wenyi, so Chen Wenxin felt relieved.Nalan Mingzhu doesn't look ugly, who knows what his daughter looks like?
Chen Wenyi said that he would not marry a non-beauty.

These words were also in line with Nalan Mingzhu's thoughts. After all, Chen Wenyi's rank of fourth-rank Xuanwu General was too low. If he could make more meritorious service in the future, he would be worthy of his daughter.

He didn't consider at all whether Chen Wenyi was willing to marry Nalan Yulu or not.

How many officials and eunuchs wanted to marry Nalan Yulu but couldn't. With his status as the Pearl of Nalan, who wouldn't want to climb up to his Nalan family?

Chen Wenyi was no exception.

(End of this chapter)