After the palace banquet, Yin helped Qingyan into the carriage. She leaned against him, slightly drunk. Today, she had witnessed the struggle between the two most powerful women in Yuqing Palace. Consort Li Jia, probably spoiled by the Crown Prince, had become unruly and started vying for his favor right in front of Kangxi and Consort Tong, which clearly angered Kangxi.

"Fourth Prince, I don't like the Crown Princess anymore. That person embarrassed people in public. Wasn't it before the marriage that the higher-ups ordered the headmistresses to carefully train her?" Qingyan was completely dumbfounded. The headmistresses they found were not that good at all. The six headmistresses around the Crown Princess were the most disciplined. Who would have thought that this one would be trained like this?

Yin smiled coldly. The Crown Princess had always sought her own benefit. Even after giving birth to a princess, she had still secured her position in the inner court of Yuqing Palace. This greatly pleased Kangxi and the others.

"Yes, she was carefully taught. Otherwise, Father Emperor would not be so satisfied. The Crown Prince's primary consort was originally chosen based on the Empress." Yin stroked her hair. "The more perfect a woman is, the more her slightest mistake will be magnified."

Yin stroked Xiao Guai's head, and her relaxed little body was held tightly by Yin.

At this moment, Emperor Kangxi was furious in Chenggan Palace. He was in a terrible mood as he watched the Crown Princess's actions.

"Lanya, is Xiaoguai often bullied like this?" Kangxi wanted to ask Consort Tong if she was also bullied by the other concubines.

The two women, mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, were considered thorns in the side and were often provoked. Fortunately, Qingyan was raised by Lanya, and some of the little girl's habits were very similar to those of Consort Tong.

"Yes, it was no use even if I tried to stop them." Consort Tong shook her head helplessly. The scene was even more heated than today, with everyone from the imperial concubines to the wives of the officials filled with jealousy.

Emperor Kangxi coldly stared at the door. It seemed the women would have to behave themselves properly.

"Li Dequan, convey my decree: instruct the matrons of Yuqing Palace to teach the Crown Princess proper manners." Kangxi smiled coldly; the Crown Princess was too disgraceful.

Qingyan was quite good; she remained calm and composed, appearing capable of handling things. Kangxi was very satisfied with Yinzhen's primary consort, and Xiaoguai handled each thorny issue better than the last.

"Xuan Ye, is this alright?" Consort Tong didn't want the Crown Princess to be talked about and cause a scene outside, making people think that the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were incompatible.

Emperor Kangxi sighed. The court ladies had all heard it. If the imperial family didn't punish him, the censors would all complain in court.

"It must be dealt with." Kangxi patted her hand.

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Later that evening, Yin carried the sleeping Qingyan back to the manor and hurried to the inner chamber. As soon as he put her down, she groggily opened her eyes.

"Little darling, take a nap, we're home!" Yin coaxed Qingyan softly before turning to leave. Su Peisheng stood at the door, anxiously waiting for Yin.

"The Emperor's spies have sent word that His Majesty has ordered the Imperial Consort to be personally instructed on manners by the Imperial Matron!" Yin smiled coldly. Sure enough, his father cared most about his reputation.

"Have someone wait!" After coaxing her, Yin turned around, changed out of his court robes, and left the inner chamber. "Keep an eye on Xiao Guai; come and let me know as soon as she wakes up."

Su Lan lowered her head, not daring to look up at him.

Inside the study, a low-ranking palace servant dressed as a minor official appeared. He knelt respectfully on the ground, awaiting the Fourth Prince's questioning.

Yin walked in and, seeing that it was a stranger, couldn't help but doubt the accuracy of the information.

Having experienced the brutal struggle for the throne among the princes, he was even more familiar with the methods of servants. He frowned, sat down at his desk, and began to read the memorial directly. Xiao Sula was very nervous, as it was her first time meeting her master.

“Your Majesty,” Su Peisheng walked in from outside the door and whispered to Yin, “Your Majesty, this person is a newcomer to the palace. Most of the previous people were being watched by the Crown Prince, so we had to send a new person.”

Yin believed that the biggest obstacle was Yin himself, a favored mother and a supportive family, both of which the Crown Prince lacked. In addition, Qingyan's performance was improving, and although he seemed a bit naive, he did not make people dislike him.

"Hmm." Yin nodded. "Go ahead and speak."

Xiao Sula relayed her master's instructions in fits and starts. Things got even more lively at Yuqing Palace. The Crown Prince and Crown Princess had just returned when they started arguing, and even the concubine was punished with a beating by the Crown Princess.

Yin smiled slightly. The Crown Princess was doing this for the Crown Prince's own good, and the other concubine spread the news that the Crown Prince's harem was on fire in order to salvage the situation. Moreover, the censors all said that the Crown Prince was a man who favored his concubines over his wife.

Given Longkodo's example, is the Crown Prince still not attractive enough?

"Has the news spread throughout the palace?" Yin wanted to know if the news of the Crown Princess's punishment had reached the entire inner palace.

"Yes, when I came out, Eunuch Li went to Yuqing Palace to deliver an imperial decree," Xiao Sula quickly replied.

Yin hesitated for a moment, then looked at Su Peisheng.

"Come out with me!" Su Peisheng pulled the trembling Xiao Su to his feet and walked straight outside. Yin withdrew his aura; these servants would never behave unless he put them under pressure.

He crossed his arms in front of his chest, his elbows resting on the armrests of the mahogany chair, his gaze coldly fixed on the memorials on the table. His father wanted to leave a way out for the Crown Prince, but he knew that his other brothers would certainly not let her off the hook.

“Si Si…” Qingyan walked in and put her arms around his neck from behind. She wasn’t sleeping very soundly. She woke up when she heard Su Peisheng scolding Xiao Sula outside.

"Little darling, why are you up so quickly!" Yin patted her hand and pulled her into his arms.

She looked up and scolded Su Peisheng. As soon as she stepped out the door, she told Xiao Sula that Xiao Guai was a light sleeper and would wake up at the slightest noise.

"Su Peisheng, go out and receive ten strokes of the cane!" Yin's deep command left her stunned.

Since Yin's voice changed, it has become Qingyan's favorite deep voice. She is often so captivated by this aggressive voice that she forgets her previous thoughts.

etc!

When Qingyan came to her senses, the sound of a slapping board could be heard outside. She covered her mouth, her large, watery eyes revealing embarrassment.

Making a small complaint resulted in a flurry of beatings.

"You are the master, and those people are servants!" Yin patted her forehead, telling the little girl not to be too rude to her aunt.

Qingyan wrapped her arms around his neck, buried her face in his neck, and then helplessly climbed onto her face.

"Little Darling, let's go to the suburbs tomorrow!" Yin had been thinking about the ten-day holiday for the Golden Festival bonus, and he planned to take Little Darling away from this noisy circle and return to peace and quiet.

As soon as she finished speaking, her eyes lit up instantly. Could they really get out?

"It's settled, you can't change your mind again!" Qingyan clapped his hands, signaling him to arrange the time.

"Okay!" Yin agreed.

He was constantly busy with court affairs, and his affection for Xiao Guai diminished day by day. No wonder the little girl longed so much for their time together. (To be continued. If you like this work, please vote for it on Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please read at m.qidian.com.)