0p0 Chapter 289 Consort Fucha
Chapter 289 Consort Fucha
Fucha Peiyun reached out to help Hongchang up, and then instructed the other ministers to bow respectfully.
Before Fucha Peiyun could explain her purpose, a minister stepped forward.
"Your Majesty, the women of the inner palace are not allowed to interfere in politics. Why has Your Majesty brought the princesses to the imperial court?"
Fucha Peiyun smiled slightly, her gaze calm and firm, as she swept her eyes over the assembled ministers.
Her tone was calm yet carried an undeniable air of authority:
"My esteemed ministers, I have brought the princesses here today not to interfere in politics."
Rather, it was for a matter of great importance concerning the well-being of all people.
She paused for a moment, then continued, "The promotion of smallpox vaccination is a matter that benefits the country and its people."
However, the public had doubts, and the promotion work encountered obstacles.
The princesses, being of great virtue, were willing to set an example by being the first to be vaccinated against smallpox, thus setting a precedent for the people.
This demonstrates a sincere heart that cares for the people; don't you, my esteemed ministers, think this is a good thing?
Fucha Peiyun's words caused a great stir, and the court fell into a deathly silence.
The ministers clearly had not anticipated that the princesses would have such courage and responsibility.
Fucha Peiyun's gaze slowly swept over the people in the court, finally landing on Princess Shuhe and the others.
Princess Shuhe and the others felt the encouragement in Fucha Peiyun's eyes, and a warm feeling welled up in their hearts.
Shuhe thought to herself that as the eldest sister, she should set an example for her younger sisters at this time.
Princess Shuhe took a deep breath, mustered her courage, stepped forward, slightly curtsied to Hongchang, and said in a clear voice.
"Shuhe greets Your Majesty, may Your Majesty enjoy ten thousand years of good fortune and peace."
Princess Shuhe's voice was clear and firm, echoing throughout the court.
Hongchang said gently, "You may rise, Your Highness, Princess Shuhe."
Princess Shuhe straightened up, her back ramrod straight.
Like a pine tree, it stands proudly in the imperial court.
The ministers only saw the young girl, so young yet so graceful, meet their gazes with unwavering resolve.
Shuhe's gaze, like the first ray of morning sunlight, slowly swept over the ministers in the court.
Some ministers whispered among themselves;
Some ministers looked at Princess Shuhe with admiration.
He secretly wondered if he had any nephews or nieces of similar age at home.
If one could marry Princess Shuhe, that would undoubtedly be a wonderful thing.
Prior to this, they had heard that the princesses in the palace had a close relationship with the Empress Dowager.
They were all personally instructed by the Empress Dowager.
Seeing it today, it seems that the rumors are not unfounded.
Moreover, the Emperor seems to treat these princesses with great affection.
With so many princesses in the palace, surely they can't all be sent away for political marriages?
However, no one knows what these ministers are thinking for the time being.
Princess Shuhe's gaze lingered briefly on the ministers before moving away as lightly as a dragonfly skimming the water.
Then, her voice was clear and loud, and her tone was firm and sincere as she said:
"My lords, my sisters and I have come here today."
It's not that I want to interfere in politics, but rather that I genuinely hope to do something practical for the people.
She paused briefly, then continued:
"The sisters heard that Lord Fucha's discovery of the smallpox vaccination method could effectively prevent smallpox."
Moreover, after numerous tests, this method has been proven to be safe and reliable.
However, the public had reservations about smallpox vaccination, which made its widespread adoption extremely difficult.
At this point, Princess Shuhe's voice rose slightly:
"As princesses of the Qing Dynasty, we sisters should set an example for the people."
Therefore, my sisters and I are willing to be the first to get vaccinated against smallpox in order to alleviate people's concerns.
This will allow more people to benefit from this advanced epidemic prevention method.
At this moment, Princess Wenyi also stepped forward, slightly curtsied, and said:
"Your Majesty, I am also willing to be the first to receive the smallpox vaccination."
We sisters hope that through our actions, we can convince people of the safety and effectiveness of smallpox vaccination.
The other princesses also stepped forward one after another and said in unison:
"We are willing to be the first to be vaccinated against smallpox and set an example for the people."
Prince Dun laughed heartily, his tone filled with approval and satisfaction:
"The princesses are right, they truly are princesses of our Great Qing!"
You are of royal blood, yet you care deeply for the people and are willing to set an example.
What a sense of responsibility and courage it takes to dispel the concerns of the people!
I am proud of you all.
Prince Dun looked at these princesses with admiration in his eyes.
He used to look down on the fourth son, because none of the fourth son's sons, except for the current young emperor, were any worth mentioning.
He also didn't want his children to be close to his fourth son's children.
Seeing the fourth son's daughters today, I was struck by how outstanding they all are.
How could such a bad bamboo shoot produce so many good bamboo shoots?
Yun glanced at Fucha Peiyun, thinking that it must be the Empress Dowager Fucha who had raised her so well.
If it were still the deposed Empress Ulanara, these princesses would definitely still be timid and hesitant.
Prince Heng, Prince Zhuang, and other princes also greatly admired Princess Shuhe and the others.
I think the best thing the fourth prince did was to depose Ulanara.
The group had no idea that the fourth brother they were talking about was in a terrible predicament.
Prince Heng smiled slightly and said in a gentle and sincere tone:
“The princesses are absolutely right.”
As members of the royal family, they are concerned about the people and willing to set an example for them; this is the responsibility and duty of the royal family.
If smallpox vaccination had been successfully implemented, it would have saved countless lives, and the princesses' actions played a crucial role in this.
Prince Zhuang also chimed in:
"Yes, the princesses' actions today have set a good example for the people."
It also provided strong support for the decisions made in the imperial court.
The safety and effectiveness of smallpox vaccination have been verified.
The princesses' early vaccination will further dispel public doubts.
To ensure the smooth implementation of this beneficial measure for the country and its people.
Hearing the approval of the princes and ministers, Hongchang felt even more gratified.
He looked at the princesses, his eyes filled with pride and emotion:
"Sister Shuhe, Sister Wenyi, and all my younger sisters, your actions today have not only set an example for the people, but also..."
It is also for the benefit of the future of our Great Qing Dynasty.
I am proud of you.
Hongchang turned to Fucha Peiyun, bowed slightly, and said sincerely:
"Your Majesty, I fully support the princesses' decision."
"Lord Fucha, you and Dr. Wen of the Imperial Hospital must personally administer the vaccinations to the princesses to ensure absolute safety."
Fucha Honghan immediately bowed and accepted the order: "Your Majesty, rest assured, I will do my utmost to ensure the safety of the princesses."
Hongchang then looked at the assembled ministers and said loudly:
"My esteemed ministers, the princesses' actions today..."
This not only set an example for the people, but also paved the way for the promotion of smallpox vaccination.
You must fully cooperate with Lord Fucha and the Imperial Hospital to ensure the smooth implementation of the smallpox vaccination method.
Today, the princesses have set an example, and I believe the people will soon dispel their concerns and respond enthusiastically.
The ministers all knelt down to receive the decree: "We accept the decree and will do our utmost to cooperate."
Today is the first time the princess has seen so many ministers and princes up close.
Their hearts were pounding as they said those words.
Upon hearing the praise from Prince Dun and other princes, their faces turned bright red.
But their heartbeats calmed down, and they took the first step.
Fucha Peiyun also looked at the princesses with admiration.
"You did a very good job today."
Several days later, outside the largest smallpox vaccination site in the capital,
Suddenly, several ornately decorated and magnificent horse-drawn carriages appeared.
These carriages are made of precious wood and decorated with intricate patterns, making them appear exceptionally luxurious.
Beside each carriage stood several guards armed with long spears.
They stood tall and straight, with serious expressions, giving off an aura of authority.
As the horse-drawn carriages slowly drove into the vaccination site, the surrounding people couldn't help but turn their heads to look.
Curiously observing these carriages that clearly came from a prestigious background
A short while later, a dozen or so women dressed in uniform stepped down from several large carriages.
These women were all beautiful; they stood quietly beside the carriage as soon as they got off.
We waited respectfully.
Immediately afterwards, several more girls dressed in pink but still elegant clothes stepped out of the carriage.
The woman who had been there earlier saw the girl come out and quickly reached out to help them down from the carriage.
These girls are still young, but they all have an innocent and charming appearance that makes them lovable.
Just then, a whisper suddenly came from the crowd:
I heard that the princesses in the palace are going to be vaccinated against smallpox first, to set an example for us.
It seems today that the news was indeed true.
Although the sound wasn't loud, it was still heard by the people nearby.
Upon hearing this, the man immediately shouted, "You're saying these girls are princesses?"
His voice attracted the attention of those around him, and everyone gathered around, whispering and discussing among themselves.
"Hey, keep your voice down! If you offend the princess, your whole family will be in serious trouble!"
Someone nearby quickly reminded him.
Upon hearing this, the man's body trembled slightly, and his neck involuntarily shrank back.
At the same time, his voice unconsciously dropped eight octaves.
As if afraid of being overheard, she muttered softly:
"Are these girls really princesses? Why would princesses be getting vaccinated against smallpox?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the person who had spoken first moved closer to him, feigning mystery.
He answered in a low voice:
"My second uncle's third maternal uncle's cousin has a family member working in the palace. According to him..."
These princesses heard that no one here was willing to get vaccinated against smallpox, so they volunteered to do so.
He volunteered to get vaccinated against smallpox first, setting an example for us all.
At this point, the man paused slightly, then added:
"Think about it, even princesses, who are of such high birth and noble status, dared to get vaccinated against smallpox."
That just proves that smallpox vaccination is safe and reliable!
The person seemed to be lowering their voice, but many people nearby could actually hear them.
At this moment, an old man standing nearby suddenly interjected:
"Hmm, that makes some sense."
Look at these princesses, they're about the same age as my granddaughter, but they're much bolder than my granddaughter.
If cowpox could really prevent smallpox as the legends say, that would be a truly wonderful thing!
As the old man spoke, he reminisced about his experiences in his youth.
"When I was young, someone in the next village contracted smallpox. It was a real disaster!"
The entire village was shrouded in the shadow of death; many people died.
The scene was truly horrific; even now, thinking about it sends chills down my spine.
Just then, another elderly woman couldn't help but interject:
"It was such a hard time for my family to finally have a big, healthy grandson!"
Our whole family cherishes him like a treasure!
I'm afraid he might get sick or encounter some misfortune, especially with smallpox.
It's like a huge weight has been lifted off our shoulders!
She continued, looking worried:
"As you all know, smallpox is a terrible disease."
Once a child gets infected, almost none of them survive!
Although some people have used this method before,
However, it's not entirely safe and reliable, and we wouldn't dare let our grandson plant it!
"What if something unexpected happens? How will our family survive!"
At this point, a glimmer of hope appeared on the woman's face:
"If this cowpox vaccine really works, that would be wonderful!"
This way, our little grandson won't be threatened by smallpox anymore, and we can rest easy!
The others agreed with the old woman's words; after all, every family has several children.
When smallpox breaks out, healthy adults might still be able to survive.
But this child was frail, and few could survive smallpox.
Once you contract smallpox, it's truly a living hell. If only there were a way to prevent smallpox...
That must be a blessing from our ancestors!
A chorus of agreement arose from the crowd, and everyone nodded, their eyes filled with anticipation.
The princesses disembarked from the carriage.
Fucha Honghan and Wen Shichu, accompanied by several imperial physicians, hurriedly came forward to greet them.
The group first bowed to the princesses.
"Your humble servant greets Your Highness. May Your Highness be blessed."
When the people heard that these girls were indeed princesses, they all immediately knelt down.
Princess Shuhe quickly raised her voice to tell everyone to dispense with the formalities.
The guards stood close by, fearing something might go wrong.
The people bowed for a long time before they stood up.
Fucha Honghan wore a gentle smile, his tone respectful and sincere:
"It is truly a blessing for the people that the princesses have come to be vaccinated against smallpox today."
"Please rest assured, Your Highnesses, we will be extremely careful to ensure everything goes smoothly."
Wen Shichu quickly added, "We have made full preparations."
The procedures and precautions for smallpox vaccination have been arranged.
The princesses only needed a little cooperation to successfully complete the vaccination.
Princess Shuhe nodded, her gaze sweeping over the imperial physicians present, her tone firm yet gentle:
"Lord Fucha, Lord Wen, we understand the importance of smallpox vaccination and trust your expertise."
We sisters have come here today hoping to demonstrate through our actions...
To alleviate the public's concerns and promote the smooth implementation of smallpox vaccination.
Princess Wenyi added, "Yes, although we are of noble status, we are also well aware of the suffering of the common people."
If smallpox vaccination can be successfully implemented, it will save countless lives.
We are willing to be among the first to get vaccinated, setting an example for the people.
The other princesses nodded in agreement.
Fucha Honghan was filled with emotion; these princesses were so young...
Yet they possess such a sense of responsibility and courage, which is truly admirable.
He bowed slightly and said:
"Princesses, rest assured, we will do our utmost to ensure a safe and smooth vaccination process."