The Tenth Fujin’s Daily Gossip (Qing Dynasty Transmigration)

Bao Zhu transmigrated into a member of the Borjigit clan on the grasslands. She had thought she would spend the rest of her days happily riding horses, dancing, and eating mutton. Unexpectedly, Emperor Kangxi issued an imperial decree arranging her marriage, and she became the principal wife of the Tenth Prince, Yin’e. Bao Zhu was close to tears. Even after transmigrating as a Mongol, she still couldn’t escape the Qing-transmigration rule that she had to marry a prince. Still, marrying the Tenth Prince did have its advantages. His maternal family was rich and powerful, he had a house and a carriage of his own, and there was no mother-in-law to deal with. Her father-in-law might live a long time, but he was the emperor. A long life was a good thing. As long as she stayed out of the succession struggle, she and the Tenth Prince could count on a lifetime of wealth thanks to their maternal families. Only after marrying him did Bao Zhu realize that becoming Yin’e’s wife had not just a few advantages, but plenty of entertainment, too. For instance, the Third Prince’s son died. Who was the culprit? And why had the Fifth Princess Consort and the Fifth Prince fallen out of love with each other? There was also the Seventh Prince doting on his concubine and neglecting his wife, and the Fourth Prince and his mother at odds. Most entertaining of all were the Eighth Prince and his wife. They had been married for ten years and still had no children, so which of them was the problem? Every so often, Bao Zhu would go have tea with the Empress Dowager and discuss life’s precious lessons, learning how to be a cautious, self-preserving Tenth Princess Consort who could enjoy her wealth in peace. Yin’e also started keeping his distance from the Eighth Prince, and Bao Zhu thought life could hardly be happier or smoother. Only Yin’e was a little dissatisfied. “Why are you only interested in what’s happening in other people’s households? Why don’t you show some interest in me?” Bao Zhu glared at him. “How many times have I told you? When you listen to gossip, don’t stop halfway. Why were the Fourth Princess Consort and the Fourth Prince arguing?” Yin’e looked aggrieved. “How would I know?” Bao Zhu tapped his forehead, exasperated. “Then why don’t you go find out?” Yin’e rubbed his head. “All right. I’ll go visit Fourth Brother tomorrow.” The young Tenth Prince was tall, handsome, and, most importantly, very obedient. Bao Zhu decided she might not have gotten the short end of the stick in this marriage after all. Father, back on the grasslands, don’t worry about me. I have the oars of wisdom and happiness. A one-on-one, everyone-loves-the-protagonist story. Theme: Live earnestly and work hard.