The Bewitching Master of the Qing Dynasty

Chapter 153: Shunzhi's Deposed Empress Mengguqing 5

Bumbutai wanted to say something but finally closed her eyes and tried every means to coax him into drinking the medicine.

Bumbutai was ill for half a decade and made up her mind.

I sent a letter urging Xueli to get married early.

Shunzhi, who looked rebellious in the early days, may have understood his current situation and was willing to get married as soon as possible.

But Xue Li doesn't want to. Historically, he has used cold violence against the original owner before and after marriage. He should always reciprocate, right?

Bumbutai almost died of anger when she saw her brother's reply, which was full of promises.

Wu Keshan was not unwilling to do so, as he felt that this was a strong alliance.

But when I think of Xueli’s dream, I feel that some things should not be rushed.

Logically speaking, he should be relieved about his own sister, but he knew Bumbutai too well.

Be it patience, endurance, or ruthlessness, it's not unfair that Hailanzhu lost to her!

But he didn't want his daughter to sacrifice herself in the deep palace. After all, there were already many Mongolian noble ladies in the palace at this time.

But many of them died inexplicably. I never saw a Mongolian concubine give birth to a child.

So, he didn't dare to believe what Bumbutai said at all.

He understood her situation, but at the moment, they were acting as a check and balance.

So what about the future?

Bumbutai was indifferent to her brother, let alone her niece?

Last time, Biltahar also mentioned to him that Shunzhi was very perfunctory towards Bumuba.

Not even basic respect.

Thinking of this, Wu Keshan became even more dissatisfied.

I have to say that Bumbutai is really flexible and eloquent.

He found it ironic that none of the things she promised had been fulfilled over the years.

In the past, he had promised many times to lobby him to help Fulin fight for the throne, but now all he has done is a joke.

What he got from following Dorgon was more than what his good sister gave him.

Mubumutai did everything to save face, but he had nothing to show for it. He wanted to laugh when he saw those rewards.

Do you think he is a frog in a well who has never seen the world?

After all, she did not mention the three gifts and six betrothal gifts that she had promised at the beginning, and wanted to welcome Bumuba into the palace in a hurry!

How would the rich and powerful view his daughter?

Wu Keshan angrily complained to the princess about Mubumutai. When Xueli Shenhun saw Wu Keshan's reaction, she thought of the grand weddings in history.

The 14-year-old young emperor Shunzhi did not like his cousin, and instead made excuses to delay, so the father and daughter had to wait.

Unexpectedly, it dragged on for half a year, and until autumn there was still no movement.

This seemed to foreshadow a tragic fate for the bride-to-be.

At that time, Wu Keshan could no longer hold back, not to mention the rumors circulating behind the scenes.

So, it is still interesting to be in power, otherwise why would Bumbutai’s relationship with her son be so strained in her later years?

Shunzhi even later erected an iron plate in the Jiaotai Hall. On the one hand, it was to prevent the tragedies of the previous dynasty and strictly prohibit eunuchs from interfering in state affairs. On the other hand, it was to remind the empress dowager and the harem not to interfere in politics!

In early December of the seventh year of Shunzhi (7), Dorgon accidentally fell off his horse while out hunting.

The condition is critical! The ministers are in a state of confusion.

Dorgon was in unbearable pain from his knees to his legs, but he had no choice but to agree to the new treatment recommended by the imperial physician.

Just as he was about to try, his younger brother Duoduo, who came rushing over, sternly refused him.

In the end, he simply crippled the doctor's legs and asked him to try it on himself.

"Doctor Wang, if the new treatment can cure your leg, I will reward you with a thousand taels of gold. But if it can't..."

Duoduo instinctively felt that something was wrong. This little dog actually dared to take risks with his brother's body.

"My lord, I am wronged. There is no other way except this—"

The imperial physician was dragged out crying and screaming.

Dorgon swallowed the words that were about to come out of his mouth, for he knew what his brother meant.

I understand my body better, the real problem is not with that leg...

Duoduo burst into tears when he saw his brother's haggard appearance.

Dorgon rubbed his bald head and smiled, his face was sallow and the corners of his lips were cracked.

"Ahun, you must get better. They are all eyeing us to offer sacrifices!" Duoduo said in a hoarse voice.

"Don't be afraid, Ah Hun is fine!" Dorgon frowned tightly, his eyes searching for meaning. "Go, find Wu Keshan and ask for the elixir you took!"

Duoduo's face was filled with sudden enlightenment, with great surprise bursting in his eyes. He nodded in response and strode into the night.

Dorgon looked quietly into the void and gradually fell into a coma.

Shunzhi also arranged for imperial physicians to see his father.

As for whether he wanted to fish in troubled waters or to find out the truth, Shunzhi's faction knew it best.

Bumbutai also devoted herself to worshiping Buddha and praying for blessings. As for what she was praying for, the empress dowager and her servant knew it best.

It was also at this time that Dorgon strangely felt that Wu Keshan could save him.

If he doesn't want to, oh!

Dorgon endured suffering for more than ten days and became so thin that his entire body was just skin and bones.

Duoduo hurried back, and Wu Keshan followed in breathlessly and presented the jade bottle.

Duoduo couldn't wait to pour one, but when he poured the second one, Wu Keshan hugged his arm.

"One, one, just one!"

Duoduo took a look, took the pill and quickly fed it into Dorgon's mouth.

By the way, he took the jade bottle away as well: "I will find someone to make another one based on this! I will return it soon, Your Majesty, don't worry!"

Wu Keshan was stunned for a moment: "This is a gift from God! There is another one for us Bumuba."

After Dorgon took the pill, he felt so comfortable and light-headed in an instant.

He looked at Duoduo and gestured to return the bottle to the owner.

Duoduo was somewhat reluctant, but still returned it.

Wu Keshan's serious face was full of unhappiness. If he wasn't afraid of losing the efficacy of the medicine if he changed the bottle, he wouldn't have brought it like this.

If it weren't for his daughter's dream and the will of the gods, he would not have given it to his brothers.

As expected, he was so ruthless that he didn't want to leave any for him.

Wu Keshan stuffed the jade bottle into his clothes with a gloomy face. Duoduo looked at the bulge on Wu Keshan's big belly speechlessly.

Wu Keshan rested for two days and then went back. Dorgon's life was saved, so what was he waiting for?

This time the outbreak was severe and Dorgon knew how poor his health was.

Even so, I almost laughed out loud when I received news from various families in the capital.

Did he disappoint them?

Even so, Dorgon still did not give up power.

After recuperating for a month, he appeared at the grand court meeting again.

Shunzhi's face almost couldn't hold together. He walked down stiffly and asked with a smile whether his father was well.

Dorgon just endured it openly.

The air suddenly became quiet, and all the ministers were as silent as chickens. Shunzhi clenched his fists and continued the court meeting.

Soon, Shunzhi took the initiative to find the Empress Dowager and wanted to get married.

Both mother and son understood each other's meaning, even after learning that Dorgon was safe and sound.

Bumbutai had already begun preparations.

Dorgon didn't say anything when he found out. He knew his body was good and the Qing Dynasty was already on the right track.