Palace Intrigue: The Crown Prince's Favorite Consort

Tong Wanyan's life was extremely tumultuous.

Born as a庶女 (concubine's daughter), she was raised as a嫡女 (legitimate daughter).

Just before her wedding, she was stripped of her st...

Chapter 13 Crown Prince, Exercise Some Restraint

Yinreng spoke with great passion and righteous indignation, firmly establishing his glorious image in the hearts of the servants of Yuqing Palace.

Look at how filial and practical their prince is.

De Shun, who had served Yinreng for more than ten years, secretly retorted in his heart: The Crown Prince has clearly been raised to a high standard by Consort Tong, and looks down on ordinary women like Tang and Fan.

For someone like him, who has no roots, if he were in that position, he would do the same.

It's easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but difficult to go from extravagance to frugality. This principle also applies to women.

The Yuqing Palace has Kangxi's spies, and these cannot be removed.

It was unusual for Yinreng not to sneak into the room to steal a kiss at night; instead, he dutifully reviewed the memorials for most of the night. These memorials were all given to him by Emperor Kangxi, and their acquisition was legitimate.

The next day at dawn, Yinreng did not go to the South Courtyard, but went to court with dark circles under his eyes.

When Kangxi saw his haggard appearance, he felt uneasy.

Could it be that the two princesses he bestowed upon him were too powerful, draining his crown prince dry? That would be a case of good intentions gone wrong!

"Your Highness, please stay."

After the court assembly, Kangxi kept Yinreng behind.

Yinreng looked at Kangxi with innocent and adoring eyes, appearing extremely obedient.

The father and son went to Qiankun Palace intimately, with Kangxi seeming hesitant to speak the whole way.

Once inside the warm pavilion, Kangxi took the Crown Prince's hand and said earnestly, "Baocheng, I know you are still young and at the age where you are curious about women. But you must be restrained!"

Yinreng, whose face was as white as jade, blushed instantly.

"Father, your son has no [children]." Yinreng's voice was weak.

Kangxi looked at him disapprovingly: "You child, what do you have to hide from me? I was your age once, I understand."

Look at his overflowing harem, with countless beauties; he's definitely a highly experienced and skilled senior.

Yinreng had no choice; his father, the Emperor, was too improper.

"Father, I was late in reviewing the memorials last night. I would never dare to delay the tasks you have given me."

Compared to Emperor Kangxi, Yinreng was truly a virtuous and upright gentleman.