Soon after, Yinreng and Yinzhen were led into the imperial tent.

No matter how mature they become, they can't escape the fact that they're still children.

Before Kangxi could even ask, the two of them were already looking very nervous.

Yinzhen was alright, but Yinreng was indeed struggling to cope.

"Tell me, what are your thoughts?"

Kangxi's voice was cold and clear, and his face showed no sign of anger.

Li Dequan stood aside and shook his head inwardly. These two really asked for trouble.

The crown prince, in particular, is really courting death.

Fortunately, even though the emperor was very disappointed, he wouldn't kill his son. It's just unknown whether his life will be better in the future.

Because of the dream, Yinzhen had a lot of confidence in himself.

A few days ago, he had another dream where he became the emperor and all his brothers were his subjects.

It's just that Father Emperor reigned for quite a long time; he was over forty years old when he became emperor.

Thinking about it, I secretly glanced at Kangxi and saw that he was in good health, so I figured he was destined for a long life.

He lowered his head and didn't say anything. Anyway, he was young, and if his father was really angry, he could only say that Yinreng taught him to do it.

Not only could he eliminate dissidents, but he would also gain the Emperor's attention.

When he ascends the throne and becomes emperor, he will make it up to his second brother.

"Your Majesty, Father Emperor!"

Yinreng mustered his courage and looked at Kangxi: "Son, son didn't think of anything."

Yinzhen said that the matter was handled very discreetly and would absolutely not be discovered.

The reason they called the brothers over must be for something else.

"Xiao Si, tell me, what are you thinking right now?"

Kangxi did not ask Yinreng any more questions, but focused his gaze on Yinzhen.

Previously, a bodyguard had said that Xiao Si was not normal, but at the time he thought that it was normal for a four-year-old child to have some personality changes after losing his mother.

But today's events served as a wake-up call for him. This son may be four years old, but his temperament should not be underestimated.

At such a young age, he dared to stop Harigana in the Imperial Garden to plead for Uya. Now that he is a year older and has experienced so much, his character will be even more profound.

"Your Majesty, I am thinking about what to have for lunch."

Yinzhen was pleased with himself, thinking that the child only cared about eating, so there was absolutely no problem.

That idiot Yinreng, he's really stupid.

Emperor Kangxi nodded with a deep gaze, as if in agreement.

"Protect the success!"

Turning to look at Yinreng, the latter trembled and then replied, "Father Emperor!"

Do you know what qualities a qualified crown prince should possess?

Emperor Kangxi would only let down his guard and suspicion in front of Harigana, and even his mind would become simple.

But in front of others, he remains the same ruthless, merciless, and even sharp-tongued emperor.

Before Yinreng could answer, he said directly, "Literature, talent, and courage are not the most important things."

Most importantly, mindset!

How do you describe your character?

Yinreng opened his mouth but dared not answer. He said he had a good temperament, but with all those things that had happened before, could he really say he had a bad temperament? He was certain he hadn't done anything wrong.

He's the future emperor; what's wrong with wanting to protect someone?

"Yinzhen, tell me, what is your second brother's character like?"

When Kangxi asked the question, he didn't expect the emperor to answer.

Yinzhen immediately shook his head: "Father, what is temperament?"

With his innocent look, if you didn't know what he had done, you might really have been fooled.

Emperor Kangxi couldn't help but chuckle softly: "Hmm! Not bad, you seem to have a kind heart."

Yinreng turned his head and glanced at Yinzhen, his face full of anger and dissatisfaction.

But with Emperor Kangxi present, he couldn't lash out.

But what he didn't know was that even if he hadn't reacted, the person at the head of the table had seen him just now.

"What's the story with the Imperial Noble Consort's horse?"

A considerable amount of time had already passed, and he was not prepared to waste any more time.

Knowing full well that the damage is irreversible, then just ensure their future prosperity; don't expect anything else.

Yinreng's face turned deathly pale instantly. He subconsciously looked at Yinzhen, but the latter was still looking at Kangxi with a puzzled expression.

Not only was Yinreng shocked, but Li Dequan, who was standing to the side, was also shocked.

Fortunately, the Emperor discovered it early. If the Fourth Prince had continued with this personality, who knows how cunning and scheming he would have become.

"Your Majesty, Father! Your son knows nothing about horses!"

Kangxi shook his head, "As expected, they're completely useless."

However, if Yinzhen hadn't been so ruthless in his treatment of Harigana, he might have tried to correct him.

To remain calm and composed at such a young age shows he has great potential.

Unfortunately, his mind was warped.

Moreover, he is the son of the Uya clan, and he will surely exonerate the Uya clan when he ascends the throne in the future.

He would absolutely not allow such a despicable person to obtain a high position, not even posthumously.

Without wasting any more time, Kangxi stood up and said, "Yinreng, the crown prince must be kind-hearted, fair in his dealings, and have the people of the world in his heart, not his own selfish desires."

You are disrespectful, unfilial, and unbrotherly! You have absolutely no bearing of a crown prince!

"Li Dequan, draft the imperial edict!"

The second prince, Yinreng, was incompetent, immoral, and ruthless. He was concerned about the disgraced official Hesheli and pleaded for her on many occasions.

Disloyal, unfilial, and disrespectful to elders, secretly preparing for rebellion and treason.

Today, his position as crown prince is abolished, he is demoted to the rank of Beile, and he is relocated outside the palace, forbidden from entering without summons.

Kangxi's imperial edict went beyond this. When Yinreng tried to plead for mercy, Yinzhen secretly gloated, thinking that one less competitor had been eliminated. He then heard: "The fourth prince, Yinzhen, is of impure character and has repeatedly instigated the deposed crown prince to rebel. He is no different from his criminal slave, Uya."

Considering his lineage as a member of the Aisin Gioro clan, his yellow sash was temporarily retained, he was moved out of the palace, and granted the title of prince.

Li Dequan had already knelt on the ground when Kangxi said he was going to draft an imperial edict. He had expected to be punished, but he did not expect it to be so severe.

Even though it was only a matter of time before the crown prince was deposed, he was still shocked.

"Father! Your son was wrong, Father!"

Yinreng wanted to go forward and hug Kangxi, but Li Dequan stopped him and prevented him from getting close.

At this moment, Yinzhen also realized what was happening, his face turned pale, but his eyes were full of resentment.

In my dream, he was the emperor, so why did he turn out like this?

"Father, I didn't, I didn't do it!"

As they were talking, they tried to step forward, but Li Dequan could only hold them back by the arms of one of them, preventing them from getting close to Kangxi.

"Li Dequan, hurry up and send the man back."

You handle the rest. Remember, they are merely princes.

After saying that, he turned and left. Although he was sad, he had to harden his heart.

He wouldn't take his own son's life, nor did he want them to be feared by the new emperor and ultimately lose their lives.

He considered himself a wise ruler, but didn't he still doubt his honest and kind second brother for a long time?

So, now that they know who those two people are, their current actions, though seemingly inhumane, are in a way saving their lives.

Every new emperor has his own court; that's all he can do.