"Second Prince, what do you plan to do with these two women? Do you really want them to climb into your bed?" the eldest prince asked the crown prince.

The Crown Prince glanced coldly at Li Jia and Cheng Jia, and slowly said, "I will go to find Father Emperor now. I do not need anyone to serve me."

“Alright, I’ll go with you!” the eldest prince said, patting the crown prince on the shoulder.

Seeing this, Liang Jiugong spoke up, "Your Highness, please allow this servant to say a word!"

"Please speak, Eunuch Liang!"

"Your Highness, these two were arranged by the Emperor. The Emperor must have his reasons for doing this. If you send them back, not only will you be disobeying the imperial decree, but it will also not be good for the Crown Princess. The Emperor may think that the Crown Princess is jealous."

You can leave these two here; how you arrange things for them is up to you and the Crown Princess. The Emperor can't possibly dictate where you sleep at night!

After Liang Jiugong finished speaking, he looked at He Xue and asked, "Your Highness, do you think what I said makes sense?"

He Xue thought about it and realized that Liang Jiugong was right. Even if the Crown Prince refused this time, what about next time? Was he going to keep refusing Kangxi?

“Brother Crown Prince, Eunuch Liang is right. I don’t care what others say about me, but keeping them around will save us a lot of trouble. Even if we refuse Father Emperor this time, are we going to refuse him again next time?” He Xue said to the Crown Prince.

"I'm sorry to have wronged you, He Xue!" the Crown Prince said to He Xue.

"I'm not wronged!" He Xue shook her head and said.

"In that case, let them stay in Yuqing Palace!" The Crown Prince looked at Lady Li and Lady Cheng.

Li Jia and Cheng Jia were overjoyed; as long as they stayed, they would have a chance to win the Crown Prince's favor.

"This servant thanks Your Highness!" the two said in unison.

"No need to thank me yet, let me finish speaking!" The Crown Prince looked at He Zhu, "He Zhu, find them a secluded courtyard. Without my permission, they are not allowed to step out of the courtyard."

"Also, send a few matrons to teach them proper manners, so they don't offend the Crown Princess!" the Crown Prince ordered in a cold tone.

The smiles on Li Jia's and Cheng Jia's faces froze instantly. They had thought they would be able to live near the Crown Prince's residence, but they were unexpectedly assigned to a remote courtyard and had to learn the rules.

They kept comforting themselves, at least they were still in Yuqing Palace and had a chance to get close to the Crown Prince.

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will make the arrangements immediately!" He Zhu replied, and then left with Li Jiashi and Cheng Jiashi.

"This servant takes his leave!" Liang Jiugong said to the Crown Prince, as he should also return to report.

"Eunuch Liang, I have a request!"

"Your Highness, you flatter me. Please speak plainly! It's not like I'm asking for a calligraphy piece!" Liang Jiugong said, trembling with fear.

"If Father Emperor asks how I reacted when I saw these two people, just say I almost fainted!" The Crown Prince had to dissuade Kangxi from continuing to send people to him.

"This servant understands!" Liang Jiugong knew the Crown Prince's meaning and would reply to Kangxi according to the Crown Prince's request.

After Liang Jiugong left, the eldest prince asked, puzzled, "Second Prince, why did you let Liang Jiugong say that?"

"Dissuade Father from continuing to send people away!" the Crown Prince said mysteriously.

"Will this work?" the eldest prince asked doubtfully.

The Third Prince and the Fourth Prince also looked at the Crown Prince with suspicion.

"Brother, would you like to give it a try?" the Crown Prince asked with a smile.

"No need, I'm not like you, I'm very strong!" the eldest prince waved his hand and said.