My father is Yongzheng, and I am Qianlong?

Chapter 318 Blessing the Imperial Family: Emperor Yongzheng Bestows a Bright Yellow Python Robe!

"Fu Hui greets Fourth Brother!"

Outside the Yangxin Hall.

Fu Hui walked towards Hongli with a smile and made a "qian" gesture.

"Get up."

Hongli helped him up and patted his thin shoulder: "Are you still coughing?"

"I've stopped coughing."

After Fu Hui answered, seeing that Fu Heng had arrived, she pulled him into the hall first.

Hongli smiled as he watched this scene.

He was one of the first people to know that Fukue had recovered and regained consciousness.

This really relieved him.

This shows that even if Fu Huide's illness is a kind of epidemic plague, it is not something he cannot resist.

Fu Hui's condition was very serious simply because he may have had some underlying medical condition.

If Fu Hui could pull through with the help of medication, then it would naturally be easier for him and other healthy people.

Hongli even felt that history might continue to change for the better.

Fu Hui may not have died young like in the original history.

However, what Hongli didn't know was that because of Fu Hui's sudden serious illness, Yongzheng was so frightened that he was about to issue his will.

However, Fu Hui's sudden improvement led Yongzheng to stop doing so.

When Yunxiang learned that Fu Hui's condition had improved, he breathed a sigh of relief. He smiled at Yunlu in the cabinet, then smiled at Hongli, and said:

"Don't let Fourth Brother's cold and aloof demeanor fool you; he's actually quite fragile inside. If something bad were to happen to Fu Hui, I don't know how long it would take him to recover."

"Now that Fu Hui is doing well, it is naturally a blessing for the nation!"

Then, Yunxiang sighed.

Hongli echoed, "What Thirteenth Uncle said is true. The Qing Dynasty still cannot do without the Khan, and naturally it cannot do without Fuhui."

"Hongli is right!"

Yunlu echoed this sentiment.

Hongzhou smiled at this moment and said, "It's just that some people who can't stand to see the Khan doing well will be disappointed."

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……

Hongxi felt very disappointed at this moment!

After learning that Fu Hui's condition had improved.

Zhengjiazhuang.

"The fever has subsided and she's awake?"

Hongxi looked astonished.

Wang Tingcheng nodded as if he had lost his parents, saying, "I heard from people in the palace that the Eighth Prince has not had a high fever for seven consecutive days and is able to get out of bed and walk around, which shows that he has recovered greatly."

What a waste of excitement!

Hongxi couldn't help but sigh.

Wang Tingcheng added, "It is said that the medicine developed by the Fourth Prince and the Fifth Prince had a remarkable effect; it is truly an excellent medicine for relieving fever and pain."

"It's Hongli again!"

"He always manages to achieve extraordinary feats!"

Hongxi frowned.

A month later, Manduhu, who was imprisoned in Changchun Garden, said to Yanxin in a daze:
"It seems there has been neither the passing of a distinguished person nor a national mourning!"

"Otherwise, it wouldn't be so quiet outside, and the guards in this garden wouldn't still be in their uniforms."

Yan Xin also gave a bitter laugh: "So it seems that the late emperor in heaven did agree with what Yongzheng did, which is why he protected him again and again, and shielded him and his descendants from evil spirits."

"That's true, the late emperor never liked the eighth prince either!"

Manduhu nodded.

After learning that Fu Hui had recovered and that Yongzheng was also alright, Grand Secretary Xiao Yongzao looked up at the sky and sighed, "Heaven is still so blind! I don't know when my Great Qing will finally enjoy a peaceful and prosperous reign!"

"Perhaps Heaven and even our ancestors intended it this way! They only wished to wait until Hongli ascended the throne in the future before they could implement benevolent policies."

Guangshan then spoke about this.

Xiao Yongzao did not say much.

Shortly after Fu Hui recovered, Hongli and Hongzhou were summoned by Yongzheng.

Upon meeting the two men, Emperor Yongzheng remarked to him with great emotion:

"This time, it was fortunate that you had that aspirin developed, otherwise your eighth brother might not have recovered so easily."

"This is mainly thanks to my fifth brother. I only provided the idea and let him extract the substance from the willow bark according to the ancient books."

"Your children have noticed that Eighth Brother is in poor health, and Thirteenth Uncle and Seventeenth Uncle are prone to catching colds, so we have put a lot of effort into their medical care."

At this point, Hongli became modest and yielded.

Hongzhou also humbly replied, "But if it weren't for Fourth Brother, I wouldn't have thought of these things."

"I have also heard from your thirteenth uncle that Hongli has sent monks and Taoists to pray for Fu Hui's longevity."

At this moment, Yongzheng looked at Hongli and said with a smile, "It is rare for you brothers to be so sincere and loving, and to be of one mind. How could I not commend you?"

“Hongli, you are already a prince, so your rank cannot be promoted further. Therefore, I will bestow upon you a bright yellow robe with a standing python and five claws. In the future, you will share the burden of matters related to the sacrificial ceremonies with me.” “Hongzhou will be promoted to Beile and granted Chengze Garden.”

Yongzheng then spoke about how to reward the two men.

"My son, I accept the order and thank you!"

Hongli never expected that Yongzheng would reward them so handsomely for their good fortune.

In particular, he was directly bestowed with a bright yellow python robe.

This was an extraordinary privilege that only the former Crown Prince Yinreng had ever enjoyed. Even when Yinreng received such a generous gift from Emperor Kangxi, it still caused resentment among many of the princes.

Of course, with Hongli receiving such generous gifts from Yongzheng, no prince would be dissatisfied with him.

First, Hongshi had already been adopted, Hongzhou had no interest in the throne, and Fuhui was still too young.

According to Yongzheng's intention, this would allow Hongli to represent him in more grand ceremonies in the future.

Clearly, Yongzheng was becoming increasingly determined to have him succeed him to the throne, and he simply took this opportunity to become even more reluctant to move, preferring to stay in the palace, cuddle his dog, sniff snuff, and handle practical affairs.

Unlike Emperor Kangxi, who preferred to go out, Emperor Yongzheng preferred to stay at home.

It's been like this since he was a prince.

Now that Emperor Yongzheng is getting old, there are increasingly obvious signs of this.

However, Hongli also sensed that the near-death experience of Fu Hui had softened Yongzheng's heart towards his sons, otherwise he wouldn't have bestowed such a generous gift.

"Get up, all of you, and sit down beside me."

"Let Fu Hui and Fu Heng come too."

At this moment, Yongzheng smiled warmly and began to speak.

"Whoo!"

Hongli and Hongzhou then sat down near Yongzheng.

From time to time, Fu Hui and Fu Heng were also led over by Ma Jia Yun Jin.

After Fuheng arrived, he stood properly behind Hongli.

But Yongzheng still allowed him to sit with Fu Hui.

He seemed to intentionally give special treatment to Fuheng, a child of the Fucha family who had never seen his parents since childhood, making him feel as if he were also a prince of the Qing Dynasty.

Hongli smiled upon seeing this.

He was certain that this would make Fuheng, after reaching adulthood, value the affairs of the imperial family more than those of his own Fucha family.

Not only did Yongzheng allow Fuheng to sit with his other princes in front of him, but upon seeing Fuheng, he also smiled and said, "Fuheng has been visiting Fuhui with Hongli quite often these days to pray for Fuhui's well-being. His sincerity is commendable and he deserves a reward."

As he spoke, Yongzheng instructed Hongli, "I heard that he has begun practicing riding and archery. When you return, take Fuheng to the Imperial Stables and let him choose a good horse to take back!"

Hongli stood up and bowed: "Yes, sir!"

Fu Heng even stood up, patted his horse-hoof sleeve, and then knelt down to express his gratitude.

Yongzheng had Fu Hui help Fu Heng up and said to him, "Treat the palace as your home, don't be too reserved!"

"Whoo!"

Fu Heng responded.

Then, Yongzheng ordered Hongli and others to pay their respects to the Empress.

Hongli and the others then took their leave.

As Yongzheng watched Hongli and the others leave, he couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth in a smile.

Fu Hui's recovery swept away the gloom in the entire royal court, and everyone became even more joyful.

For all the staff of the Imperial Household Department responsible for the daily operation of the palace, Fu Hui's recovery brought them considerable joy.

Not to mention that those who directly served Fu Hui received rewards, the key point is that this way there is no need to worry that Yongzheng, as the master, will become difficult to serve after losing his beloved son, forcing them to be even more cautious.

More importantly, after Hongli granted the Imperial Household Department the right to operate its three textile bureaus, the department's revenue did indeed increase significantly.

Many officials of the Imperial Household Department also received a considerable amount of tribute from the Imperial Textile Bureau as a result.

At the same time, the increase in the Imperial Household Department's revenue also pleased Yongzheng. The next day, when he came to inspect the Imperial Treasury with Hongli, he looked at the large amount of gold, silver and copper that had been brought in and said, "I did not expect that you would start to increase the surplus by reforming the Imperial Household Department, and by such a large amount."

Hongli said, "Your Majesty, this is all thanks to you. If it weren't for your hard work and dedication, the Qing Dynasty would not be so prosperous now, and I wouldn't have been able to make so much money just by relaxing the restrictions on the three textile bureaus."

Hongli was telling the truth.

If it weren't for the reforms implemented during the early years of Emperor Yongzheng's reign, including adjusting the distribution system, issuing large amounts of copper coins, and even purchasing millions of kilograms of foreign copper annually to boost people's livelihoods and increase consumer spending, he truly wouldn't have been able to significantly increase the Imperial Household Department's revenue with just one idea.

As the saying goes, one generation plants the trees, and another enjoys the shade.

Hongli's achievements were built upon the foundation laid by Yongzheng.

So now, looking at the five newly added imperial treasuries, Hongli knew that his world after becoming emperor would definitely become more and more expansive.

His current efforts are not only for Yongzheng, but also to lay the foundation for his own future imperial career.

Of course, as more and more commercial profits entered the inner court through the expanded operations of the Imperial Textile Bureau, dissatisfaction with Yongzheng among the gentry and common people also grew.

The situation was better among the upper-class princes and ministers; they did not perceive this discontent as particularly pronounced.

As a scholar-official living among the common people, Zeng Jing clearly sensed this discontent.

Therefore, he firmly believed that the Qing Dynasty was about to fall into chaos, and Yue Zhongqi would definitely obey and raise an army.

In fact, not long after, Yongzheng received an urgent message from Yue Zhongqi, which mentioned that Zeng Jing had sent Zhang Xi to persuade him to rebel and that he would organize people to respond in Yunnan, Guizhou, Huguang and other places.

Upon receiving this secret report, Emperor Yongzheng's face darkened like a looming storm. He immediately summoned Princes and Ministers such as Yunxiang and Hongli to the Hall of Mental Cultivation to inform them of the matter.

"As expected, people with different stances can never shake hands and make peace."

At this moment, Yongzheng spoke first, saying the following.

(End of this chapter)