"Yinreng, I'm giving you one last chance. Withdraw your troops now, and you'll still be my son." Kangxi composed himself and sat firmly at the head of the table.

"Father, you know perfectly well that once I embark on this path, I will never turn back. Why do you still say such pointless things? Is it so that you will feel less guilty when you kill me later?" Yinreng sneered after hearing Kangxi's words, looking at Kangxi at the head of the table with a mocking gaze.

"Second Brother!" Yinzhen couldn't help but speak up after hearing Yinreng's words. His second brother's words had gone too far.

"Fourth brother, you're a good man, your second brother knows that. It's a pity that our brotherhood can only go on until today. You don't need to try to persuade me. At this critical juncture, it's not something you can resolve with a few words of advice. It's destined that either Father will abdicate and pass the throne to a more worthy successor, or I will die at Father's hands. There will be no third option." Yinreng smiled at Yinzhen, but his words were irreversible.

"Very well, very well, very well. In that case, none of you need to show any mercy. Capture all these rebels, regardless of their lives!" After hearing Yinreng's words, Kangxi was so angry that he laughed and gave such an order directly.

As Kangxi finished speaking, Yinreng's men also took action, and in an instant, the entire hall was filled with the glint of swords. Yinzhen and several brothers stood protectively in front of Kangxi, watching the chaos below, something stirring in their eyes.

"Father, why don't you go inside? There are swords and spears out there, and it wouldn't be good if you got hurt." Yinzhen frowned as he looked at everything and turned to Kangxi behind him.

"No need. I will watch from here today and see if this rebellious son can actually sit on this throne!" Kangxi shook his head with a stern face, his eyes fixed on Yinreng below.

Yinzhen had no choice; he couldn't very well force his father to go down, could he? He didn't have the guts, so he could only be even more careful and watch his surroundings.

The atmosphere in the palace was tense, and the situation outside was no different. Various mansions were suddenly surrounded by soldiers who appeared out of nowhere, and Prince Yinzhen's mansion was no exception.

Yin Qingyi had been paying close attention to these events, so she learned of them immediately. Looking at the soldiers whose uniforms didn't clearly indicate which banner they belonged to, Yin Qingyi was unsure whether it was the Emperor's or the rebels' doing. Seeing that the soldiers merely surrounded the area without making any further moves, Yin Qingyi refrained from attacking. She decided to observe first; if the enemy didn't move, she wouldn't move. If she were alone, anything would be fine; she could simply go and fight. However, she was pregnant. She dared not take the risk.

Yin Qingyi knew, so naturally Su Xiaobao in the front courtyard knew as well. It was nearing nightfall, time for dinner. Seeing the group of soldiers surrounding the gate with grim faces, Su Xiaobao quickly ordered the gate closed and a guard to stand watch. He told them that if they didn't come in, fine; but if they dared to enter, they should be killed without mercy. Having done this, Su Xiaobao hurried to Luoxue Pavilion.

"Why did you rush here so urgently, Eunuch Su?" Yin Qingyi had just sat down to eat. It wasn't that she was careless, but if this person really broke in, it wouldn't matter what you did. So, before they came in, it was better to fill your stomach first, wasn't it? At least you could die a full-bodied ghost.

"Hehe, it's nothing serious. Master Yin, please have your meal first. We can talk about it after you've eaten." Su Xiaobao hesitated for a moment, but looking at the untouched food, he thought it best to let Master Yin eat some first. He might have to flee later, and Master Yin is such a delicate person; if she doesn't eat her fill, she won't be able to run two steps.

"I'm afraid it will be too late by the time I finish eating and someone breaks in. I already know about this. Just go and inform the other courtyards. I'm sure Master has already made arrangements. You can handle it yourself. You don't need to worry about me." Yin Qingyi saw through Su Xiaobao's thoughts at a glance and chuckled. This Su Xiaobao really hasn't seen through her at all. His godfather is much more capable.

"Master Yin already knows?" Su Xiaobao looked up at Yin Qingyi in disbelief.

"Why would I lie to you? Hurry up and make the arrangements. I don't need you here." Yin Qingyi was helpless. This Su Xiaobao was really... If he could learn even half of Su Peisheng's skills, he would be a master.

"This... but Master said that I should be by your side to protect you. If even a single hair of yours is missing, Master will punish me." Su Xiaobao said, looking troubled.

"Then you can come back after you've arranged everything." Yin Qingyi nodded and said, it didn't matter to her whether Su Xiaobao was there or not.

"Yes, then this servant will go and make the arrangements immediately." Su Xiaobao's attitude became even more respectful, and he quickly withdrew after bowing.

"Master, what do you mean by what you and Su Xiaobao are saying?" Granny Naqi was puzzled by the two of them speaking in cryptic language, but she knew that something big must have happened.

"Granny, please eat quickly. I'll tell you slowly after you finish eating. As for Qiuju and Chunlan, you don't need to serve me anymore. Go and eat your meals. Come to my room after you're done; I have something to say." Yin Qingyi didn't tell Granny Qi anything. If she did, how could they possibly eat? It was only just getting dark, and who knew how long this commotion would last? She was just trying to get a decent meal.

"Go on, everyone! What are you standing there for? Are you waiting for me to feed you?" Yin Qingyi put down her chopsticks and got up as she watched the group of people standing still.

"Master, please tell us what happened first, so we can eat in peace." Qiuju quickly spoke up. It wasn't that they didn't want to go down and eat, but they were simply too preoccupied to eat.

"...Sigh, you guys just won't listen to me. You'll only feel worse if I tell you this." Yin Qingyi sighed helplessly. Why wouldn't you listen to reason?

"Please tell us, Master. We can handle it," Granny Qi urged.

"Our residence is surrounded by soldiers. Oh no, not just our residence, the residences of the other princes are also surrounded. That's the situation. Can you go down for dinner now?" Yin Qingyi tried to downplay the matter.

"...Why are we surrounded again?" Granny Naqi frowned, but she keenly sensed that this time it was not the same as last time. She didn't ask any more questions, but her heart sank.

"It's not the first time. Alright, everyone go eat. After you finish eating, bring the children to my room, and bring Honghui over too." Yin Qingyi knew that Granny Qi must have discovered something fishy, ​​but she didn't expose it, so she was happy to keep quiet.