Upon seeing that he had agreed, Yinreng quickly patted his chest and assured him, "Don't worry, elder brother, I will definitely take good care of my nephew and niece." Great, now he had kept his promise to Hongxi, and he couldn't let Hongxi cause any more trouble.

Seeing how quickly Yinreng agreed, Yinzhi felt that it wasn't very reliable. Oh well, he had already agreed, so he couldn't refuse.

I can only ask my mother and mother to take good care of the children when I go to the palace later.

Having achieved his goal, Yinreng returned home happily.

Mingxiu was unaware of Yinreng's actions, but she was completely stunned by Chenghuan's.

Looking at Chenghuan and Mingxiu standing below, still somewhat dazed, she asked, "Chenghuan, what did you just say? Your mother didn't hear you. Say it again."

Seeing Mingxiu's incredulous expression, Chenghuan felt a little guilty, but still said, "Mother, I have someone I like. His name is Zhang Tinglu."

Mingxiu suddenly felt an unbearable headache; who else could it be but Zhang Tinglu?

"Chenghuan, who is Zhang Tinglu? I don't think I've ever heard of him before," Mingxiu asked, rubbing her head.

Cheng Huan blinked: "He is the son of Grand Secretary Zhang Ying. Haven't you heard of him, Mother?"

Oh, Mingxiu knew, but her head ached even more: "Chenghuan, Zhang Ying is Han Chinese, right? Do you remember that we Manchus have a rule that Manchus and Han Chinese cannot intermarry?" Mingxiu was very helpless. Of all people to like, she had to like a Han Chinese. Although Mingxiu herself thought that the rule of Manchus and Han Chinese not intermarrying was nonsense, it still existed now. She couldn't really ignore it.

Cheng Huan's eyes darkened: "Mother, I know, but I just like him, so I want to try. Didn't you say that as long as I like him, that's all that matters? Can you think of a way? If there really isn't one, then so be it. At least I've tried." Although Cheng Huan said this, his expression was indeed very dejected.

Mingxiu felt heartbroken watching this. Her Chenghuan had always been pampered since childhood; when had she ever suffered like this?

However, this was not something Mingxiu could decide, nor was it something Kangxi could decide. So Mingxiu could only watch Chenghuan being sad, but she couldn't just say yes directly.

"Mother doesn't know either. Please wait a moment. Let me see first, okay? But first, tell me how you met Zhang Tinglu and how you fell in love with him." Mingxiu was very curious. Didn't she say before that she didn't want to get married at all? Has she changed her mind so quickly?

Chenghuan sat down next to Mingxiu somewhat shyly: "I did say before that I didn't want to get married, but at that time I didn't know what love was. But now I do. I saw him once on my way back to the palace, and my heart was pounding so hard."

Later, I often thought of him, but I didn't think much of it at the time. Then one time, when I was out shopping, a thief stole my purse, and he got it back for me. That's how we met.

Mingxiu listened from the side and nodded. Isn't this just a classic hero rescuing a damsel in distress? It's perfectly normal.

As she listened, Chenghuan stopped talking, hmm? Mingxiu looked down at Chenghuan, and Chenghuan blinked at Mingxiu.

“And then?” Mingxiu asked.

Cheng Huan shook her head: "No, it was that time he found my purse, and then I treated him to dinner. During dinner, we chatted and I fell in love with him."

Forehead.....

Is it really that hasty?

"Didn't you ask him about his situation? Did he have someone he liked? Zhang Ying's son must be quite old, right? Isn't he married? What if he is married? What if he has someone he likes? What if he has children? What if he doesn't like you?"

Mingxiu's series of questions completely stunned Chenghuan, as she had never considered any of these questions.

Mingxiu's head started to ache again at the sight of her. She quickly sent Chenghuan away. This child's affection was too innocent, and she had fallen for him too quickly.

After seeing Cheng Huan off, Ming Xiu was still a little dazed. It seemed to her that Cheng Huan was the only one who was attracted to him, and that she had fallen for him without knowing anything else about him.

Mingxiu was extremely troubled, but this matter couldn't be left to her alone; she also needed to let Kangxi know, and at the very least, she needed to investigate Zhang Tinglu's situation thoroughly.

Inside the Qianqing Palace, Mingxiu looked at the pensive Kangxi and said, "Your Majesty, please say something. I just asked, and Chenghuan knew nothing. You must know, right?"

Kangxi nodded somewhat awkwardly: "I do know a little. This Zhang Tinglu is the younger brother of Zhang Ying's son, Zhang Tingyu. However, he has a wife, but she has passed away. He also has children, and the children are quite grown up."

“That won’t do either. I have to go talk to Chenghuan and tell her to give up on this person. This guy is no good. He doesn’t even know how to keep his distance. He already has a wife and children.” Mingxiu said, preparing to go out and talk to Chenghuan.

Kangxi quickly pulled Mingxiu aside: "Don't be in such a hurry, I haven't finished speaking yet."

Mingxiu glared at Kangxi: Hurry up and tell me.

Emperor Kangxi sighed: "Actually, I had thought about abolishing the system of prohibiting intermarriage between Manchus and Han Chinese before, but there was never a suitable opportunity. Now the opportunity seems to be quite good. Moreover, you have misunderstood Zhang Tinglu. Although he has a child, his wife was actually obtained through a scheme."

"Designer? How come she offered herself to him? Besides, even if she was designed, it's still not okay. Having a child is a no-go." Mingxiu slammed her hand on the table, furious.

Kangxi's face darkened: "What's wrong with having children? I had children back then too."

Mingxiu choked: How can these be the same?

Kangxi: How is it different? Aren't they all the same?

Mingxiu snorted coldly and turned her head away. It was just different.

She wouldn't have become a concubine if it weren't for the fact that it was in the palace.

Now that her daughter has more choices, Mingxiu will not let her suffer any injustice, absolutely not!

Kangxi reluctantly moved Mingxiu closer: "Listen to me, Zhang Tinglu was framed. His first wife was actually his cousin, but she was in love with Zhang Tingyu. However, Zhang Tingyu didn't go to her at the time and accidentally plotted against Zhang Tinglu. That child was conceived during that plot, but he only had one child. The woman left after a few years, and Zhang Tinglu raised the child on his own ever since."

Mingxiu looked at Kangxi and said, "So what do you mean? Are you planning to use the matter of 'congratulations' to resolve the issue of intermarriage between Manchus and Han Chinese?"