The more Kangxi looked at Yinzhen, the more satisfied he became. He knew some things going on in his house. He seemed a little indecisive, but only if someone like him came to power would his sons have a chance to survive.

It's not that he didn't give them the opportunity, but that they couldn't seize it. Knowing that he didn't like people forming cliques for personal gain, they still made friends with ministers in private. This was a slap in his face.

Another most important reason was that they were cruel to their brothers, which made him look at him with disbelief. He had taught them to be friendly and respectful to their brothers since they were young, but they only pretended to obey.

The Crown Prince and Yinzhi are the best proof. They had a very good relationship when they were young, but they became opponents because of power and even wanted each other to die.

As long as Yinzhen can guarantee them a way to survive in the future, he can give him the position of crown prince now.

"It's good that you know. Twins, a boy and a girl, represent good fortune. You can see the current situation clearly. As long as Niuhulu's baby is born safely, I will give you a chance."

Kangxi's words made Yinzhen feel that he was testing him. He was still the prince's man, and he must not let him see that he had any ulterior motives.

"Father, I will not compete with my second brother for the throne. The position of Crown Prince is his, and only his. Since ancient times, the eldest son has been the heir apparent. Besides me, only my eldest brother is qualified to compete for the throne. I do not wish to engage in war with them."

Yinzhen spoke seriously, which gave Kangxi a headache. Why did this kid look unreasonable? Even with the opportunity right in front of him, he still insisted on his own opinion. Alas!

However, this also indirectly shows that family affection is the most important thing in his heart. This is good, and the prince and others will have a way to survive in the future.

"I don't want to say anything more to a stubborn person like you. Niuhulu was given by Consort De. She is a good person. Come with me to Yonghe Palace and have a chat."

This is what Kangxi thought. Since he decided to train Yinzhen as the heir, he should give Defei a decent treatment. She is now one of the four concubines, and the next step is only a noble concubine, which is feasible.

But Yinzhen didn't think so. He and Defei were nominally mother and son, but in fact they were almost enemies. She didn't take him seriously at all.

"Father, I won't go. You should go see Mother. She will be unhappy if I'm here. Niuhulu is pregnant, so I'd better go back and spend more time with her."

His tone was a little lost, not only Kangxi, but Liang Jiugong also heard it. He sighed and said, "It's not easy for Prince Yong."

Kangxi knew at a glance that it was impossible to promote Concubine De, otherwise Yinzhen would be controlled by her for the rest of his life. Since that was the case, he was too lazy to go.

"Since you don't want to go, then don't go. I'm tired, you can go back."

"Yes, son, I'll take my leave."

After Yinzhen left, Kangxi immediately asked someone to investigate Concubine De. She was obviously Yinzhen's biological mother. If she had not treated him badly, how could he not go to Yonghe Palace to pay her respects?

He had never paid attention to this matter on weekdays and thought that they had a harmonious relationship between mother and son. Now it seems that this is not the case at all. Concubine De might have been acting for him all these years.

Liang Jiugong sighed. After so many years, the emperor finally remembered to ask about Prince Yong's life in Yonghe Palace. He wondered if he would hate himself for not protecting him after knowing the truth.

"I will check right away. Your Majesty, don't worry. Prince Yong is already so old. Even if he really suffered any injustice, I'm afraid he has forgotten it long ago and will not blame you."

"I just want to know how the Fourth Prince has been through these years. Every time I ask him, he says that Concubine De treats him well. Concubine De also plays the role of a loving mother and a filial son in front of me. That's why I don't doubt it.

But today, when I told him that I was going to Yonghe Palace to tell Concubine De the good news, I could not ignore the disappointment and resistance in his eyes. If Concubine De had not treated him badly, how could he be like this?

I have seen how filial he has been to Concubine De over the years. If Concubine De is truly someone who pretends to obey but secretly disobeys, then I will consider changing his imperial certificate."

Since he had made up his mind to let Yinzhen ascend to the throne, he naturally could not let Defei become a drag on him. However, he still did not believe that Defei would do something that was hypocritical.

"Your Majesty is right. If the prince knew that you valued him so much, he would definitely be happy."

In Yonghe Palace, Concubine De had been waiting for Yinzhen to come and explain his visit to the palace today, but she waited and waited but he never came, which made her very unhappy.

"I knew that people who weren't raised by my side were unreliable. I thought he was truly filial to me, but I didn't expect he was just doing it for the Emperor."

"Your Highness, the prince is your biological son after all. Even if you want to pave the way for the Fourteenth Master, you can't give up on the prince. Isn't it good to have more hope?"

"Good? What's good about him? I get angry when I think about him being raised by the Tonggiya clan. He always looks so dead. Even if I still have some affection for him, it would have been worn away by him long ago.

Fourteenth is still the best. He was raised by me since he was a child and is very filial to me. If I didn't want him to pave the way for Fourteenth, I wouldn't want to give him a good face.

I heard that Nianhulu is pregnant. That girl is so lucky. If she wasn't worried that the emperor would notice that I don't care about him, she wouldn't be able to enter the Prince of Yong's Mansion.

Li is already deposed, so she doesn't need to be taken seriously. Niuhulu was also given to me by me. I'll find a time to have the Fourth Lady bring her into the palace to see me."

"I understand."

After the person who was secretly eavesdropping relayed Concubine De's words to Kangxi verbatim, Kangxi laughed. It was really strange that there were people in his harem who pretended to obey but actually disobeyed and treated their son badly.

"Since Concubine De doesn't like the Fourth Prince, then forget about getting any benefits from him. Doesn't she value the Fourteenth Prince? Let her rely on the Fourteenth Prince from now on."

"What does the Emperor mean?"

"The biggest regret of Empress Xiaoyi during her lifetime was that she did not register the Fourth Prince under her name. I did not agree before because I was worried that the Fourth Prince would threaten the Crown Prince's position, but I can agree now.

The fourth son is the adopted son of Empress Xiaoyi and has a close relationship with the Tong family. If I register him under the name of Empress Xiaoyi, the Tong family will definitely support him with all their strength.

Compared to Concubine De's family, the Tong family can obviously bring him more benefits. I believe he can understand my good intentions."

Liang Jiugong suddenly felt that this move was correct. Yinzhen would definitely become the next king, and he would continue to please him.

"Your Majesty is right. If the Empress knew that you were willing to register the prince under her name, she would definitely be happy. However, I'm afraid that those two would be unhappy if you made such a sudden decision."

Liang Jiugong was talking about the Crown Prince and Yinzhi. They were fighting fiercely, and each thought the other was their biggest enemy. Then Yinzhen showed up. Isn't this a mess?

Kangxi didn't think it was a big deal. He believed that Yinzhen could handle the matter and that the Tong family would protect him. He just hoped that the prince could be more open-minded and avoid harming himself.