This story is purely fictional. Historical figures who do not exist may appear, and the ages of some characters may not align. Please consider it an alternate history.
1. Kangxi's Harem: ...
Yin Tang didn't understand: "Why? Is it because Jiangnan is the Emperor's money bag for the Crown Prince, so I can't touch it? Why?! Just because he's the Crown Prince doesn't mean I have to give way to him."
To be honest, Yinzhen was somewhat rebellious.
After being lectured by Yin Yi and Yin Qi, he realized that things in Jiangnan weren't as simple as he thought, but he just wouldn't accept it.
Emperor Kangxi doted on the Crown Prince too much, and this doting made Yinzhen resentful. He had his pride and wanted to challenge the Crown Prince.
Yinqi was furious at his words, and veins bulged on his forehead: "What are you saying? He is the Crown Prince, Father Emperor's most beloved son. What gives you the right to be dissatisfied? Go back and behave yourself. Stop hanging around with Eighth Prince all day. Look at the state you've become. You have no dignity as a prince. Your mother has suffered a lot because of you at Father Emperor's hands. Before you do anything, at least think about your mother."
Yinzhen did take some of what he said to heart, but he still looked resentful and left in a huff.
Yinqi watched his retreating figure and couldn't help but sigh. He instructed, "Have someone keep an eye on him. Don't let him cause any real trouble. If things get out of control, Father Emperor has no shortage of sons. There will be times when he loses face."
"Yes, sir."
After leaving Yinqi's place, Yintang returned to his own residence, where he happened to run into the Tenth Prince, who came to see him. Seeing his appearance, the Tenth Prince couldn't help but ask, "Ninth Brother, why do you look like this? Who upset you?"
Yinzhen trusted his younger brother, the Tenth Prince, completely and told him what had happened. The Tenth Prince was just pretending to be stupid, not really stupid. Upon hearing this, he immediately advised, "I think Fifth Brother and Sixteenth Brother are right. Since it's not good to get involved in the Jiangnan matter, then don't get involved. You've already built up your business in the capital, which is enough to support your family. Just don't interfere in Jiangnan, so that Consort Yi and Fifth Brother won't have to worry."
Yinzhen immediately shook his head: "No, the business in the capital is enough for me to support my family, but Eighth Brother is short of money!"
The Tenth Prince was stunned: "Ninth Brother, Eighth Brother is short of money, but does he need to ask you for money? There's no reason for an older brother to ask his younger brother for money."
The Tenth Prince and the Eighth Prince had a good relationship, but this was only possible because the Ninth Prince acted as a bridge between them.
The relationship between the Tenth Prince and the Eighth Prince was not one of complete confidantry.