In the courtyard where Qingyan was not yet married, Feiyanggu and Jueluo Shi kept everything as it was, except that the large mahogany carved bed in the room was replaced with the bed that Qingyan had brought with her as part of her dowry. When Yin and Qingyan stayed here, the two of them would no longer need to get used to it.

"Sulan, go and call Akdun over!" Qingyan always felt that the Princess Consort of the Prince seemed to know a lot about the family mansion. Could it be that someone did this on purpose?

Later, Akdun came in from outside and quickly bowed to Qingyan.

"Akdon, does that person come here often?" Qingyan asked from the side, rolling up her handkerchief.

Akdun nodded. Fei Yanggu and Jue Luo had been avoiding those two, but they would come over every few days to maintain their relationship. They even told Jue Luo about all her distant relatives.

If we calculate the dates, they should arrive the day after tomorrow. Of course, this is not impossible; the Prince may have specifically sent someone to keep an eye on things, and Yin and Qingyan will arrive directly after they arrive.

“Madam, many people come to the new residence every day to celebrate, but the master refuses all guests.” Akdun felt that Fei Yanggu had really changed a lot, even refusing all the banquets offered by the military officers.

Qingyan felt bitter inside. Fei Yanggu was a person who loved drinking with his friends. Before she got married, Fei Yanggu would go drinking with his Tongliao friends almost every week. Now, his colleagues could no longer invite him.

“Akdon, once there are no more visitors, go and tell Father that normal interactions are fine!” Qingyan quickly assured him.

Before coming over, Yin specifically instructed Qingyan that if Fei Yanggu really wanted to go out, he should just drink on the side and chat about everyday things, without mentioning anything else.

"Yes!" Akdun understood that Qingyan was just trying to reassure his family.

In the main hall, Fei Yanggu was overjoyed to learn that Qingyan had avoided him. The prince in front of him was still unwilling to give up and wanted to establish a relationship with Yin. Of course, Yin didn't say anything and just listened to the man talking beside him.

His silence left the prince feeling like he'd punched cotton.

Fei Yanggu thought Yin's approach was correct, and the trouble that came to his door could not be blamed on Yin.

"Little darling, why did you come back by yourself?" Saito walked in and saw Qingyan holding a storybook, leaning against the chaise lounge by the window reading it.

"Ah Hun, you're off duty so early?" Qingyan was stunned. Saito had changed shifts so early?

“It’s a day off today, and everyone in the military camp is the same!” Saito shook his head; Qingyan didn’t care about him at all.

Qingyan stuck out her tongue: "Did Ah Hun go to the West Mountain camp? I thought you guys would be slower!"

Saito picked up his teacup, took a sip, and came here today specifically to give Qingyan some instructions. Many generals had been moved from the Xishan camp, some of whom had a good relationship with Yin.

"Little darling, when we get back to the manor, give this letter to Fourth Master. Remember, give it to him when no one is around." Saito took an envelope out of his sleeve, and Qingyan quickly took it and stuffed it into his sleeve, ready to listen to Saito's words.

In the evening, Yin and Qingyan had dinner. At Fei Yanggu's repeated urging, they left directly in a carriage. Qingyan leaned against Yin and listened to him talk about the main hall.

"My little darling, in a few days we will go to the palace to attend the flower viewing banquet. Your mother has invited the women of the various Mongol tribes. The situation will be even more urgent that day. The Mongol women have brought the girls to be selected from the various tribes. They must be here for the princes!" Yin received a sumptuous gift from the Mongol side. Recently, the Mongol tribes have suffered one disaster after another. Therefore, the princes are resentful and hope to find someone to rely on.

Before heading to the capital, the tribe held a meeting to analyze the personalities of all the princes with powerful souls. Everyone felt that Yin was the most difficult point to break through, but if they could, it would be the place with the greatest potential for success.

Qingyan was completely bewildered. Couldn't these Mongolians just let go of their ulterior motives? Wouldn't it be better to live a peaceful life?

Kangxi's attitude toward the Mongols became increasingly unclear, and which of his court officials dared to get involved with the Mongols?

When the Heseri clan plotted a rebellion, Emperor Kangxi punished Minister Suo. The Heseri clan's forces had largely been incorporated into the Eight Banners, so the Mongol leaders had all been warned.

The carriage arrived at the mansion, and Qingyan followed Yin into the study. After dismissing all the servants, she handed Yin the letter that Saito had given her.

He read through the letter and saw that the Xishan camp was making a lot of moves, and that Kangxi's summoning of Yinzhi back was premeditated.

Among the princes, only the Tenth Prince's wife was of Mongol descent. She had a good relationship with Yin, so many Mongol wives went to live with her.

"Little darling, you should associate more with the Tenth Prince's wife. She's very protective of her own, and in Mongolia, her status is extremely high. So, she can help you fend off these people's harassment," Yin said directly.

Three days later, Consort Tong arranged a flower-viewing banquet in the plum garden of Changchun Garden, where many varieties of plum blossoms were planted and were in bloom during this season.

"Mother, these flowers are so beautiful!" Qingyan entered the plum garden and was immediately attracted by the beauty before her. She thought that Consort Tong had brought her here ahead of time to take care of her.

"The plum blossoms here were all personally selected by His Majesty. Empress Dowager Tong loves plum blossoms very much, so when we miss our aunt, we come here to admire them." Consort Tong did this to spite the people of Khorchin. Back then, they had been suppressing the concubines of the Eight Banners, which is why Empress Dowager Tong lived such a stifled life.

"So that's how it is, Mother. Fourth Prince also said that you should rest more and that there's no need for you to get involved with these people." Qingyan carefully relayed Yin's words.

Consort Tong smiled and said that Yin was genuinely worried about her, which was why he said those words. In Kangxi's eyes, no one was better than Consort Tong.

"Yes, I know, little darling. Has anyone gone over there?" Consort Tong heard that Yinhe and Qingyan had been cornered at their new residence upon their return.

"Of course, besides those who received the rewards, the two princes of Khorchin also couldn't hold back and came directly to our door!" Qingyan was stunned when she received the invitation.

Yin laughed unkindly. The Khorchin had lost its former domineering aura. The current leaders could no longer stand high above, so they could only seek future glory by joining different camps.

"His Majesty has made some subtle moves. Starting tomorrow, Qingyan, no matter who invites you, do not go out!" Yin was also made a target. If Qingyan went out, she might be tricked if she was not careful. Even if Yin helped Qingyan get out of it, it would be too late.

"Yes, yes!" Qingyan nodded. "Mother, are we still hosting a banquet for the wives of the Mongol tribes today?"

"Of course, they are the targets!" Consort Tong had already obtained the list of marriage candidates appointed by Emperor Kangxi; this was merely a preliminary look.