Emperor Kangxi would not have thought that he had made a mistake in his investigation.

He only thought that his grandson was being deceived by his father.

However, he was surprised to learn that the usually low-key Fourteenth Prince's wife was truly a shrewd businesswoman.

Furthermore, they have consistently dedicated themselves to building charitable institutions, selecting female workers, and donating to disaster relief efforts...

Emperor Kangxi was pleased, as he was always confident in his judgment in choosing his daughters-in-law.

Sherry's movements weren't particularly large, but her persistence was commendable.

As for the fourteenth prince, Kangxi shook his head slightly when he thought of him.

Acting impulsively and recklessly!

He does have a good wife and a good son.

Kangxi thought so.

It is estimated that Hongming had heard the news and came to apologize and explain where the fourteenth prince's silver came from.

And they even gave him gifts from the glass factory.

Kangxi understood and was satisfied with Hongming's intentions.

With the national treasury empty, this is precisely the time when he needs it.

Emperor Kangxi was delighted and enjoyed taking Hongming under his wing even more.

Like the fourteenth prince, Hongming was outspoken, but at such a young age, he had more ideas and more drive.

This pleased Emperor Kangxi greatly.

After all, he's old and has lost that courage.

But Hongming's eyes clearly showed his determination to achieve great things.

This made the aging Emperor Kangxi even more fond of having him with him.

Emperor Kangxi considered the fourth prince, but unfortunately, the fourth prince was in poor health.

He has aged considerably in recent years.

Hongli was indeed intelligent, but his intelligence was somewhat superficial due to his age.

With Hongming Jinyu preceding him, Kangxi could not say he was particularly impressed by him.

Therefore, during his time in Hongming Palace, he was always taken care of by Consort He.

Consort De may have understood Kangxi's thoughts, and her status among the old ladies also rose accordingly.

Through Li Wei's hands, Sherry's puppet had all its joints opened up.

The weapon has already been made.

Sydney just needs to wait.

The fourteenth prince was away fighting battles all year round, so Shirley could only reluctantly take in a few actors to pass the time.

He occasionally corresponded with Yinli, since only Yinli was a keen traveler.

After Consort Hongming gave birth, Shirley gradually handed over the management of the household affairs to her.

Lady Nara was very virtuous, adept at social maneuvering in public and respectful and humble at home.

Hongming had no worries and could follow Kangxi around every day.

Yinzhen was even happier upon hearing the news.

And he was able to return to Tibet with a single-minded focus.

Prince Yong was not satisfied, so he held a flower-viewing banquet to invite Emperor Kangxi to his residence for a visit.

The goal, of course, was to have a good grandson of the emperor so that the Qing Dynasty could last for a hundred years.

Prince Yong even secretly used various methods to undermine Hongming's arrogance in front of Emperor Kangxi.

But there's also Consort De who fiercely protects her beloved grandson!

In Consort De's eyes, ten Prince Yong combined couldn't compare to Hongming alone.

Li Wei probably loved the house because of the owner, and he spent a lot of money to get promoted quickly.

He secretly did a lot of errands for Hongming.

Hongming liked him very much.

As a result, Prince Yong became depressed, until Emperor Kangxi fell critically ill.

Yinzhen rushed back, encountering countless assassination attempts and ambushes along the way.

Prince Yong will inevitably still want to compete for it.

So, everyone knows who's behind this.

But no one expected it.

When Emperor Kangxi learned of Yinzhen's disappearance, he sighed slightly and took out the imperial edict he had prepared earlier.

Li Dequan stepped forward and took it, then waved the whisk:

By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees:

I have reigned for over sixty years, working diligently and conscientiously for the prosperity of the nation and the well-being of the people. Now, I am advanced in years and my health is declining. I am keenly aware that the will of Heaven is inescapable, and the throne must be inherited by a virtuous and capable person.

My grandson is exceptionally intelligent from a young age, of upright character, and possesses both talent and virtue, which has won my heart. I believe he is capable of succeeding to the throne, carrying on the legacy of our ancestors, bringing peace and prosperity to the nation, and benefiting all people.

From the day of my passing, my grandson Hongming shall succeed to the throne, becoming the Qing Emperor of the Great Qing. I hope that all officials and common people will respect the new emperor, work together to govern the country, and safeguard the eternal foundation of the Great Qing.

This decree, once issued, is an ironclad rule; violators will be punished. So be it!

The princes, nobles, and ministers kneeling before the bed all had complex expressions.

They knew that the current emperor favored Hongming, but they never expected that the throne would pass directly to his son.

After all, Yinzhen was still in his prime. Even if an emperor lived to be 60, he was still considered to be of a suitable age.

In particular, this imperial edict was written by Emperor Kangxi long ago.

This shows that he never intended to have the fourteenth prince from the beginning.

It was his son.

This was hard for everyone to believe.

Prince Yong was furious, he had used all his strength to scheme against the fourteenth prince.

On the road, they faced various ambushes, blockades, and even assassinations!

I never expected that Emperor Kangxi would pull such a drastic move to undermine our cause!

It makes all his actions seem like a joke!

Before they could make a move, all of Hongming's personal guards had changed their weapons.

A row of guns and explosives!

Is there anything else you don't understand?

Their eldest nephew wasn't just wary of them; he was even wary of the deceased emperor emeritus!

So much so that even though the uncles and elders were unwilling, they had no choice!

Meanwhile, Yinzhen, who was still hiding in the deep mountains and forests, learned that the late emperor had passed away and the new emperor had ascended the throne.

I'm so angry I want to kill someone!

When he learned that it was his son who had ascended the throne, his expression was somewhat complicated.

No one doesn't want to be emperor.

He wondered if he could return the throne to him in time.

Consort De, being his own mother, had also thought of this matter.

On the one hand, they are intensifying their search for the fourteenth brother.

On the one hand, they postponed Hongming's ascension to the throne.

Xue Li decisively killed Consort De. Her suicide note read: She had accompanied the late emperor for decades and could not bear to live alone, so she followed him in death.

To ensure her lifelong good reputation.

As for the fourteenth prince?!

How did he manage to come back alive?

He might come back and despise her, come back and fight his son for the throne. What if he's blinded by greed and does something else?

The people arranged by Shirley followed Consort De's people to find Yinzhen, but in the end, only the body of the Grand General returned!

Despite repeated refusals, Hongming ascended the throne.

After crying for Emperor Kangxi, she cried for Empress Xiaogong; after crying for Empress Xiaogong, she cried for her own father.

The world praised the new emperor for his benevolence, filial piety, and ability to accept the mandate of heaven in a time of crisis.

Prince Yong was caught by the new emperor with evidence of plotting to murder the Grand General.

They simply shut themselves in and didn't go out.

To save face for the royal family, Hongming did not publicize it.

He began to promote his cousins ​​one after another.

The weapons, including those belonging to Sydney, were gradually revealed to the public.

Hongming began to overturn the theories he had used to curry favor with Emperor Kangxi.

A massive reform has begun!

Sherry left the palace when everything had settled down.

Every few years, I correspond with him as a master who sees the past and the future.

The so-called Ten Prophecies!

Several of them corresponded, and Hongming firmly believed in them.

This has further strengthened cultural exchanges between China and the West and cooperation among various ethnic groups.

As for Hongkai, he perfectly inherited Yinzhen's bravery and skill in battle, and began to expand the territory of the Qing Dynasty.

System Network: Task completion grade S, 1000 points. Cumulative points. Merit level 7.