NFBE Chapter 279: Future Crown Princess?
Chapter 279: Future Crown Princess?
Chapter 279 Future Crown Princess?
The mother and daughter had decided on the candidate. Coincidentally, Yuanshou was coming over for dinner tonight, so Buerhe brought up the matter at the dinner table.
When he heard that they were looking for a wife for him, Yuanshou's originally rough face turned red. Mongolian men become wise early, but he was late. Many of his previous friends had already married and had children.
Before he passed away, the retired emperor had mentioned Yuanshou's marriage, but was stopped by Buerhe. Buerhe always believed that it was not good to get married too early, especially since Yuanshou was a very honest and simple young man. If he got married early, and waited until he really fell in love and met his ideal person, wouldn't he be in a dilemma then?
The retired emperor gave Buerhe a lot of face. With Buerhe's guarantee, he did not continue to think about granting the marriage, but he also instructed him to find a good match for Yuanshou.
Buerhe looked at Yuanshou with amusement, wishing he could hide behind Hongye. "Well, men should get married when they are old enough, and women should get married when they are old enough. Your mother also wrote to me before. I have promised this a long time ago. I will find you a satisfactory wife no matter what.
At today's flower-viewing banquet, your sister Jingyi and I have taken a fancy to several princesses, but the one we like the most is the one from the Niuhulu family. We are thinking of making an appointment to meet in a couple of days so that you two can get to know each other.
I can't offer anything else, but at least I won't force you into this marriage without your approval."
Yuanshou no longer cared about being shy and quickly came out and knelt in front of Buerhe: "Yuanshou thanks the emperor for coming out, and thanks the aunt queen."
Buerhe asked Hongye to help Yuanshou up, and the matter was settled.
When it comes to Yuanshou's way of addressing the couple, it was quite controversial at first, mainly because Yinreng was his Nakchu, and Burhe was definitely Ekchu. However, Kejing didn't want to think of it that way. She believed that she and Burhe were best friends, as close as sisters, so Yuanshou should call Burhe aunt to feel closer.
Unable to persuade Kejing, they finally went their separate ways. Yuanshou called Yinreng "Nakechu" and Burhe "Aunt".
After dinner, the couple mentioned another candidate during their night chat.
Bu Erhe said softly: "You don't know, the original Fu Cha family was indeed quite outstanding. It's a pity that the marriage between our family and the Fu Cha family has already been achieved through my twelfth brother's wife, and there is really no need to involve Yuanshou." As she spoke, she sighed slightly.
After hearing this, Yinreng smiled and patted Buerhe's shoulder, comforting her, "Don't worry, my dear. I understand your feelings. Even if Yuanshou really has feelings for Fucha, I will never blame him for it. After all, this child has grown up under our wing for many years. I know his true character very well."
Besides, in a few years, after my eldest brother and seventh brother have settled their affairs, Yuanshou will be able to return to Khalkha. By then, even if the Fucha clan wants to rely on their power, it will probably be difficult for them to do so.”
At this point, Yinreng suddenly seemed to remember something and continued, "However, the Nianhulu clan that you mentioned tonight, could it be that she is your tenth brother's niece?"
Buerhe quickly nodded and replied, "That's right. This Niuhulu is Alinga's youngest legitimate daughter. Speaking of which, this woman is truly a rare choice! Putting aside her kinship with my tenth brother, her own qualities alone are exceptional.
Look at that girl's appearance; she's dignified, beautiful, and graceful; and as for her character, she's resolute and resolute, no less than a man; even her interpersonal skills are impeccable! Today, the fourth family's eldest daughter got into trouble, and she was the first to step forward to help.
And it wasn't just me who praised it, even my fourth and ninth sisters-in-law agreed in the end. Jingyi and Jing'an even said they'd like that princess to become Yuanshou's wife."
Hearing Buerhe's words, Yinreng couldn't help but feel moved, and he became more inclined to choose the daughter of the Niuhulu family as the candidate for Yuanshou Fujin. Firstly, this woman was indeed outstanding. If she could be chosen as Yuanshou Fujin, even Princess Kejing would definitely not find any fault with her.
Secondly, she was, after all, the Tenth Brother's niece. Although Alinga had previously had a close relationship with the Eighth Brother, the situation had settled, and he had been relatively well-behaved recently. Therefore, there was nothing wrong with doing the Tenth Brother a favor.
Yinreng smiled and replied, "Very well, since you think it's feasible, then I'll do as you say. I'll write a letter later and ask Kejing to come to the capital to attend the wedding."
However, Buerhe rolled his eyes at Yinreng and said angrily, "Your Majesty, you are speaking too early! There is still no sign of the matter at the moment. We must wait until these young people are attracted to each other. Only then can we grant the marriage, and when they are a little older, we can choose the wedding date."
Besides, Yuanshou is even younger than our Hongye. Even Hongye hasn't started a family yet, so why are you rushing Yuanshou to get married now? How can this be justified?"
Hearing Buerhe mention Hongye, Yinreng suddenly felt a headache. He recalled how, due to Shi's mourning period and the Emperor's nagging, he had delayed his marriage, and had just happened to meet Buerhe. But Hongye was different. He was eighteen this year, and after the New Year, he would be fully out of mourning, but he had no intention of getting married.
Yinreng frowned slightly and said to Buerhe earnestly, "My dear, if you have some free time, why not try to sound out Hongye and ask him if he has any particular girl in mind. If there's no response, we'll have to resort to the worst possible strategy and wait until next year's selection to find a suitable woman for him."
You know, not everyone is as lucky as I am, meeting a gentle and virtuous woman like you right after getting married! I sincerely hope that our children can all find their own perfect match."
Buerhe nodded gently, indicating her complete agreement with Yinreng's words. She replied softly, "Alright, I'll go talk to Hongye tomorrow to discuss this matter. He's eighteen years old now, and it's time for him to settle down. Otherwise, even Hongchang's search for a partner will be affected."
In truth, Buerhe had some doubts about whether Hongye already had someone he loved. As a mother, she naturally understood her child's temperament best. Furthermore, women are naturally more sensitive and attentive. Buerhe had recently noticed a significant difference in Hongye, and all the signs indicated that something was definitely going on with the child.
Buerhe sighed inwardly that his guess was right. When he found Hongye the next day to talk about this matter, he found that Hongye was no longer as calm and composed as before. Instead, he looked like a young man who had just tasted love for the first time, with an uncontrollable spring in his heart.
Seeing this, Buerhe raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a knowing smile. He said, "You look so distracted. Tell me quickly, what kind of girl could have charmed my son so much? I can also help you with some advice and learn more about the specific situation of this future Crown Princess."
After hearing this, Hongye's face flushed with shyness, and he chuckled softly, "My dear mother, she is from the Zhang family. I have only known her for a short time, only a few months at most."
Buerhe thought for a moment, then asked, "Zhang family? Could it be Zhang Tingyu's residence?"
Hongye obviously hadn't expected his mother to be so perceptive. She had guessed the real culprit so quickly. He felt a little uneasy for a moment, and after a moment's hesitation, he stammered, "Exactly... She's Lord Zhang's niece."
Buerhe rolled his eyes at him and angrily scolded him, "Of course I know she can't be Zhang Tingyu's biological daughter! That guy hasn't been married for a few years yet. Even if he does have a daughter, she must be very young. But, speaking of this, how outstanding is this girl? How did you meet her? Are you really sure you want to choose her to be your Crown Princess? You must know that the Zhang family is a family of pure Han officials. If a daughter of a Han official becomes the Crown Princess of our Qing Dynasty, this situation is extremely rare since the founding of this dynasty! Moreover, the difficulties involved cannot be solved in a few words. You must think carefully."
Hongye nodded, staring at Buerhe with a firm gaze: "Mother, I have thought it through and I have determined that it is her."