“The imperial edict is correct, so you have tampered with it!” Consort De chose to go all the way. “During this time, everyone has taken turns to attend to the sick. The Emperor once told me personally that the fourteenth son is most like the Emperor, and after his death, the fourteenth son should inherit the throne.”

"Now that fourteen has become four, who knows if it was you, the fourth brother, who did this?"

“After all, Honghui has been the person closest to the Emperor during this period.” Consort De hardened her heart and administered a strong medicine.

"Guards! His Majesty has suddenly passed away, and Consort De is so grief-stricken that she nearly fainted. Now she actually wants to be buried alive with the late Emperor. I am moved by her sincere feelings and have tried to dissuade her repeatedly to no avail, so I grant her request. Green Granny, go back and make proper preparations. Have the Ministry of Rites go to Yonghe Palace to explain the rules for burying someone alive with another." Yinzhen directly silenced Consort De, and with a wave of his hand, a eunuch forcibly took her away.

"Eunuch Liang, I'm grateful for your care of Honghui during this time," Yinzhen said, passing the conversation to Liang Jiugong.

"This servant dares not. Prince Honghui accompanies the late Emperor to read, take walks, and dine every day, and this servant is always by his side serving him. It cannot be considered taking care of him." Liang Jiugong knew what he should say at this moment.

After everyone had enjoyed the spectacle of the new emperor's arrival, they all left, leaving only the Fourteenth Prince kneeling on the ground.

"Your Majesty, Mother Consort just misunderstood for a moment. I have never had any rebellious thoughts. Please have mercy." Yinzhen was really panicked. He didn't expect that Consort De would end up smearing Honghui. Given how much his fourth brother valued Honghui, it was impossible for him to get through this farce peacefully.

Yinzhen did not answer; he was truly deeply hurt and had no desire to hear Yinzhen's excuses.