"Mother, your son understands."

Yin Yi stopped being stubborn and bowed respectfully to Xiu Ning.

However, since Yin Yi injured his hand, the action looked quite comical.

Xiu Ning sighed and waved for Yin Yi to sit down and rest. "No matter what, you'll be able to stay in the prince's quarters for a few more days this time."

However, this approach only addresses the symptoms, not the root cause. As the eldest prince and the crown prince grow older, they become increasingly eager to compete.

You yourself need to find a balance in your interactions with them. If you continue to act cunningly like you did today, your imperial father probably won't approve.

Because it's too petty. Don't be fooled by the fact that Yin Yi suffered for pleading for Yin Ti. The tutors in the study have taught these princes since childhood to be loyal to the emperor and love their country. The emperor is the sovereign, but what about the crown prince? What's wrong with the crown prince demanding that things be handled according to palace rules? Does the deep affection between family members justify breaking the law?

There are many issues involved, and upon closer examination, Yin Yi's plea for leniency is simply untenable.

Xiu Ning didn't spell things out too bluntly, but Yin Yi wasn't stupid. Just by looking at Xiu Ning's expression, he knew that what he had done was indeed inappropriate. He kept reviewing the situation in his mind and finally realized the problem.

With a frustrated "Ouch!", Yin Yi leaned back like a child, looking rather like a rascal.

Xiuning ignored it and continued to explain the final outcome of the matter to Yinyi, "It's highly likely that Consort Hui won't be able to escape it."

"Mother, will this matter affect my elder brother's wedding?"

Yin Yi didn't care about Consort Hui; he was more concerned about Yin Ti's marriage.

Not only were women's marriages important in ancient times, but the wives of princes also had a significant impact.

Ambitious men would all want to marry a virtuous and capable wife from a good family background, which would give them a head start in life.

Although the marriages of the princes and others were personally arranged by Emperor Kangxi, they themselves did not necessarily hope that their father would order a good match, preferably a legitimate daughter from a prominent family who would not only have connections and abilities but also be capable in both social and domestic settings, and could help them achieve great things.

"What aspect of impact are you referring to?"

Xiuning actually knew a little bit of the inside story about Yinqi's marriage.

Yin Yi chuckled upon hearing this, "My son naturally wants to know if my sister-in-law will be replaced."

He knew all too well what his older brother was thinking; his eyes were set on the eight great noble families of the Qing Dynasty.

The Eight Great Noble Families are eight prominent clans whose ancestors made great contributions when they entered the Central Plains, and whose families were once glorious and are still glorious today.

Several of them had already entered the palace and become Kangxi's concubines and had children, but several others had not gained an advantage for various reasons.

These people were the best candidates that Consort Hui and her son Yinti had their eyes on, including the three clans of Shumulu, Irgen Gioro, and Huifa Nara.

Of course, Huifa Nara clan, Yehe Nara clan, and Ulanara clan all belong to the Nara clan, and Consort Hui herself came from one of them. Therefore, she focused more on the other two clans, and intermarriage within the clan was only an alternative.

"No, most likely it's the same company."

Xiuning shook her head, her expression serious. "However, although that family remains unchanged, it is not the direct branch."

Yin Yi looked surprised, "From a collateral branch?"

"They can't be considered collateral relatives," as they were originally from the direct line but had fallen from grace, though it wasn't long ago and they still had some value.

Upon hearing this, Yin Yi curled his lip and said, "That sounds nice, but since we're not from the direct line, I'm afraid my elder brother will be even more dissatisfied."

Yin Yi knew his elder brother well. This man was arrogant and had no ability whatsoever (after all, in this life he was a weak and sickly person with some disabilities). In the study, he relied on his status as the eldest son to compete with the Crown Prince. No matter what he did, he had to show off his power. Yin Yi was very annoyed by him.

Including this marriage, Yinti had already revealed it to his brothers, speaking with extreme pride, like a petty person who had gained a benefit, without a trace of the demeanor of a prince.

Of course, the second brother, the Crown Prince, wasn't much better off. He was just as bad as Yinti. The current situation in the study was all caused by the two of them, who made things difficult for everyone else.

"So what if he's dissatisfied? Once Consort Hui falls from grace, does the First Prince intend to go against the Emperor?"

Even his own mother couldn't stir up any trouble, so what ability could a bald prince who hadn't even entered the court and participated in politics have?

"Leaving aside his health, giving him to a direct descendant would be a waste of resources. As it is now, it is the best choice."

Otherwise, if he insists on marrying the legitimate daughter, it will only create enmity.

No one wants their precious daughter to marry a good-for-nothing with no future. The Manchu nobles are very profit-driven. If Yinqi wants to gain their attention and investment, he would have to be his original self from the original timeline.

The best choice?

Listening to his own mother's words, Yin Yi sighed that his older brother was really useless, not even having the ability to let people place bets in advance.

"As for the eldest prince, Yehenara will take care of him. You'd better control your emotions to avoid incurring people's jealousy."

People are prone to taking their anger out on others. When Yinti later finds himself being mocked, he will definitely want to vent his frustration on someone. Xiuning doesn't want her son to be involved. Regardless of whether it will actually hurt him, the sheer bad luck involved is enough to annoy anyone.

Despite his mother's repeated admonitions, Yin Yi did not become impatient, but instead became even more serious.

He nodded. "Mother, don't worry, I understand. If it happens again, I will be more careful."

He only has one life, and he hasn't yet realized his great ambitions; he doesn't want any unforeseen complications.

"There will be a next time?"

Xiu Ning raised a brow, thinking to herself that Yin Yi was truly audacious; his words only made her more confused.

Yin Yi smiled and said, "There will be no next time, absolutely no next time."

With a soft "hmm," Xiu Ning stood up. "Stay at the Prince's residence and recuperate properly. Don't go out and cause any trouble these days. If you need anything, just send someone to inform Qixiang Palace..."

After rambling on and on, Xiu Ning stopped Yin Yi, who was getting up to see her off, and left with her entourage.

Upon returning to Qixiang Palace from the Prince's residence, Xiuning hadn't even had a chance to sit down and rest when Xuanru, who was left behind at Qixiang Palace, reported that Consort Hui had just been stripped of her palace power by imperial decree.

When did this happen?

Xiu Ning frowned slightly, thinking to herself that the Emperor acted quickly, suppressing the rising power of Consort Hui's faction in the blink of an eye.

"Just now when you went to the prince's residence."

After Xuanru finished speaking, she curtsied and turned to leave.

Xiu Ning watched Xuan Ru leave, then waved and called Chun Yu over from the doorway.

"master"

"The plan is set, let's move on to the next step."

Xiu Ning tapped the table calmly. The Emperor had not yet relinquished the palace power held by Consort Hui. In order to prevent Consort Ping from becoming greedy and having designs on him, it was time to find her something to do.

Hmm, if I remember correctly, just a few days ago, I agreed to give birth to a daughter for the Emperor for Lady Zhangjia, but because it conflicted with the funeral of the Empress Dowager, the third-day celebration and the full-month celebration were both canceled.

As the birth mother of a prince and a recent favorite in the harem, Lady Zhangjia must be very unhappy.