After all, he was his own brother, and the fifth brother felt that he couldn't just stand by and watch his brother die.

However, it's impossible to reason with the Emperor. In the past two years, he has become increasingly irritable and moody. He doesn't even want to count how many unknown corpses have been expelled from the Qianqing Palace.

Nowadays, the only one I can really talk to is my fourth brother.

When the fifth prince came looking for him, Yinzhen was still testing Honghui, Hongyan, and Hongzhao's studies.

Even though we were on a carriage, we couldn't neglect our studies.

As soon as he heard Su Peisheng say that the Fifth Prince had arrived, he knew exactly what was going on.

If we wait until we return to Beijing, it will be too late. There are so many eyes and ears in the capital; it wouldn't be good if word got out.

Now, in the dark, with a large herd of horses on the carriage, no one can see anyone else clearly, which makes it convenient for them to talk.

Yinzhen sighed and told the children to go back and study, while he went to see the Fifth Prince.

"Fourth Brother! You have to help your younger brother!" The fifth brother's eyes lit up as soon as he saw Yinzhen come in, and he immediately stepped forward to grasp his hand.

Yinzhen's expression was calm; he merely nodded slightly, neither agreeing nor refusing. However, seeing his expression, the fifth prince's heart skipped a beat, and he knew something was wrong.

After Yinzhen sat down, he looked at the Fifth Prince and said, "Fifth Prince, I know what you mean. You want to plead for the Ninth Prince?"

Fifth Prince nodded hurriedly: "Fourth Brother, I know that Ninth Prince has made a big mistake and has done many stupid things in the past. But he is still my own brother and Father Emperor's own son. I just want Father Emperor to spare his life. Whether he is demoted to a commoner or sent to the Imperial Clan Court, at least give him a way out."

Yinzhen looked into his eyes, watching him ramble on and on, trying to plead for his younger brother, and sighed.

"Fifth Brother, do you really have no idea what Ninth Brother has done to me?"

Upon hearing this, the Fifth Prince was taken aback.

What did you do?

“Hongyan and Hutuli were raised in Yonghe Palace when they were just born. Consort Yi once took action to teach the two young children a lesson.”

Upon hearing this, the fifth brother was dumbfounded.

Is his mother just bored and has nothing better to do?

Why would you target two children?!

Although Consort Yi and Consort De have always been at odds, which of her fourth brother, nephews, or nieces offended her?

Almost instantly, he knew that it must have been Consort Hui who instigated it!

That Consort Hui harbored wicked intentions, yet she refused to take the lead herself, always urging her mother to do everything.

Before the fifth prince could calm down, Yinzhen continued.

“A few days ago, she arranged for a young woman to be selected as a spy in my residence, and she has been gathering information about my residence and the inner courtyard.”

Rumble...

The fifth brother felt as if he had been struck by lightning. No matter what he did, he couldn't stop his mother and younger brother from courting death...

Even the princesses who are supposed to be princes are interfering. Could it be that Mother and Ninth Brother had already made preparations for a rebellion?

The fifth brother was not only angry and confused, but also mentally exhausted.

He was raised by the Empress Dowager, which was never as good as his ninth brother being raised by their mother. Besides, he wasn't good at Mandarin and could only speak fluent Mongolian. In his mother's eyes, he was a spoiled brat and not as good as his ninth brother at sweet-talking and pleasing her.

Therefore, he was not very close to his mother from a young age, and later he left the palace to establish his own household at a very young age.

However, he still believed that he had a sincere heart towards his mother and younger brother. When the ninth prince went astray, he tried his best to persuade him not to get involved in the struggle for the throne with the eighth prince and the others. But what did the ninth prince say?

He still remembers the sarcastic tone Lao Jiu used back then.

"Brother has no ambition, let alone care about his younger brother's aspirations. If he relies on his talent in the future, how can Mother continue to live a life of honor?"

The fifth brother's vision went black, and almost the next second he rushed to Yikun Palace. He couldn't cure his younger brother, but surely his mother could, right?

But when he angrily complained to his mother about his younger brother, heartbroken and distressed, what did his mother say?

"Fifth brother, I know you want to be a good older brother. But your ninth brother is all grown up now, so let him do whatever he wants. Don't worry about him. Go back and get along well with your wife. I'm looking forward to holding my big, healthy grandson. Adopting one isn't really the right thing to do."

The fifth prince was dejected. It seemed that his mother and younger brother had made up their minds and he couldn't change them. All he knew was to protect himself as much as possible. He didn't want to get involved in this mess. Ever since his mother sent him to the Empress Dowager, he had no chance of ascending the throne.

But after all, they are blood relatives. If the ninth prince plots a rebellion, it will inevitably implicate Guo Luoluo and his mother. As an elder brother and a son, how can he not do his part?

But upon hearing his fourth brother's words, his lips trembled, and he couldn't utter a single word.

How could he possibly say that?

Should we ask Fourth Brother to repay evil with kindness?

To risk public condemnation and plead with the enemy who had repeatedly attacked him?

The fifth brother couldn't say it, he couldn't even do it himself, let alone the fourth brother.

He felt ashamed and inferior, and realized he was powerless to save the situation, so he couldn't help but cover his face and weep.

Seeing his usually honest and kind younger brother weeping bitterly, Yinzhen felt a pang of sadness in his heart.

He patted the fifth brother on the shoulder, his tone heavy, but he also had to comfort him: "Fifth brother, it's not that your fourth brother is holding a grudge and unwilling to lend a hand. This matter has become too big, and no one can make a decision except Father Emperor, who has the sole authority. Your fourth brother can do his best to extricate you from the situation. You are of good character, and Father Emperor will not hold a grudge against you. As for the others, your fourth brother is powerless to help them."

Upon hearing Yinzhen's voice, the fifth prince hurriedly wiped his eyes with his sleeve and nodded repeatedly: "Fourth brother, you are a kind person, I know that. The seventh and thirteenth princes have good judgment; I am ashamed to have such a good brother as you. Although I was completely kept in the dark about what Mother and Ninth brother did, as a son, I apologize to you."

"Sigh!" Yinzhen quickly stopped him, pretending to scold him, "Nonsense! This has nothing to do with you. Alright, quickly wash your face, don't cause any trouble, or it will cause another uproar. Your wife and the concubine in my household have always had a good relationship, so you can let them visit each other more often when you have nothing to do."

The fifth brother was secretly delighted. It seemed that his fourth brother had understood and accepted his surrender, and he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

"Don't worry, Fourth Brother. I heard that Fourth Sister-in-law is pregnant recently, and I haven't congratulated you on your happy occasion yet."

Yinzhen smiled: "Thank you, Fifth Brother. She is indeed pregnant."

The fifth brother wasn't stupid; he was confident he could understand the unspoken message.

Fourth Sister-in-law, Fourth Sister-in-law. Although she's the fourth sister-in-law, she still has "Little" in her name, doesn't she?

Now that I've heard that Fourth Sister-in-law Ulanara has perished, what will happen next, the next wife...?

The fifth brother understood; his fourth brother wanted him to give him a push at a crucial moment.

No problem, this is just a favor I'm doing for you.

But this Consort Chun is truly remarkable...