Whether Consort Yi's statement of "not seeking anything" was genuine or feigned, no one knows.
However, judging from Consort Yi's facial expression alone, there is a high probability that Consort Yi is telling the truth.
Xiuning didn't delve too deeply into the true meaning behind Consort Yi's words. She saw through Consort Yi's purpose in coming and simply went along with her words, chatting 'unaware' of what she was saying.
Consort Yi was still considered favored, but she always had plenty of free time during the day. Instead of turning around and leaving after gathering information, she continued to chat and exchange feelings with Xiu Ning.
She spent almost half the day in Qixiang Palace. By the time Consort Yi got up to leave, it was already past noon.
The sun was high in the sky, and the weather was getting hotter and hotter.
Reluctantly seeing Consort Yi off at the entrance of the main hall, Xiu Ning turned around and went to the back hall instead of returning to the main hall.
Having not seen Yinlu for some time, Xiuning inquired about his condition.
Chunyu whispered about Yinlu's arrangements for the day, and then mentioned Yinyi, who had been taken by Kangxi to the Qianqing Palace to accompany Yinreng. "Just now, a eunuch from the Qianqing Palace came to deliver a message saying that Prince Yinyi will not be returning tonight."
"Not coming back again?" Xiu Ning looked up at Chun Yu, her brows furrowing. "Your Majesty is really something. Yin Yi is still a child who doesn't understand anything. I'm really afraid that problems will arise if they spend too much time together."
It wasn't that she was afraid Yinreng would lead Yinyi astray. Yinreng had been taken care of by the Empress since he was a child. Even though he didn't live in Kunning Palace for a period of time, he was still quite well-behaved and obedient overall.
But Xiu Ning's biggest fear was this: Yinreng's current situation was too special, and anyone who walked with him was likely to be implicated. Moreover, Hesheli Clan was recently eager to send more concubines into the palace to gain favor, disregarding even Consort Xi, who had endured years of hardship in the harem. To say that there was no risk around Yinreng was unbelievable.
Chunyu understood her master's headache, but it was also an undeniable fact that the Emperor, knowing there was a problem, still sent people to frequently bring the young prince to the Qianqing Palace.
What could Chunyu say? Chunyu couldn't say anything, she could only gently comfort her master and tell him not to worry, there would always be room for maneuver.
Xiuning knew there was room for maneuver, but that would have to wait for the Emperor to give up. In truth, Xiuning didn't want Yinyi to contact Yinreng right now. Yinreng was in poor health and had just lost his mother, making him extremely vulnerable. What would Yinyi do if he had another epileptic seizure?
With her mind filled with negative thoughts, Xiu Ning unconsciously quickened her pace.
The door was gently pushed open, and Xiu Ning breathed a sigh of relief when she saw the wet nurse holding and comforting Yin Lu. "Hand the little prince to me."
The wet nurse responded with a "yes," and turned around to carefully hand Yinlu to Xiuning.
A solid glutinous rice ball was suddenly stuffed into Xiu Ning's arms, instantly softening her heart.
Her expression softened unconsciously, and Xiu Ning lowered her head to kiss Yin Lu's fair and tender face, which had just woken up. "Have you missed your mother?"
Yinlu opened his large, grape-like eyes and "thought."
"Good boy, let your mother take Lu'er to play, okay?" As she spoke, Xiu Ning gestured to the wet nurse to follow, while she carried Yin Lu to the toy room next door.
Having not seen his mother for a while, Yinlu was extremely excited throughout.
Even though the child didn't say many words, he tried his best to communicate with Xiuning, and the toy room was filled with the laughter of the mother and son.
Compared to the harmonious atmosphere of Qixiang Palace, the desolation of the side hall of Qianqing Palace made Yin Yi's scalp tingle.
After being rejected by Yinreng once again, Yinyi simply chose to give up.
What a joke! They're all princes, and he was pampered in Qixiang Palace. Why should he give in to the other party again and again?
Sitting silently to the side, puffing out his cheeks, Yin Yi found his second brother particularly amusing. He couldn't grasp the current situation; he clearly had no one to rely on, yet he was still acting like a child. If it were him, he would definitely behave obediently and make his father feel sorry for him.
Squeak—
The tightly closed door was pushed open, and Liang Jiugong, carrying the meal he had brought for the two of them, placed it on the octagonal table with a smile.
"Your Highnesses, there are still some official matters to be handled by the Emperor."
This servant has specially prepared some pastries for the two princes; please do not find them offensive.
Upon seeing that it was Liang Jiugong who spoke, Yinreng, whose face had been cold, softened a bit. "Eunuch Liang, you're too kind. I wonder if Father Emperor will dine with me tonight?"
Liang Jiugong nodded, "Of course."
Upon hearing this, Yinreng looked up and glanced at Yinyi sitting on the couch. "Third brother just said he misses Consort Jing. Please trouble Eunuch Liang to make a trip and send Third Brother back to Qixiang Palace."
ah?
After listening to Yinreng's words, Liang Jiugong looked at Yinyi.
Yin Yi was so taken aback by this turn of events that his mouth dropped open. No, why was his second brother lying? When did he mention that he missed his mother and wanted to go back to Qixiang Palace?
Liang Jiugong didn't care about anything else; he would do whatever his master said. "Third Prince, this servant will escort you back now?"
Yin Yi: ……
Yin Yi settled down and said, "Thank you for your hard work, Eunuch Liang. Perhaps it's because I'm young, but my second brother prefers to study on his own. Anyway, I have nothing to do here, so I'll go back to the palace."
Who doesn't know how to use veiled insults? Second Brother's little schemes are too easy to guess. He's just afraid that spending too much time with Father Emperor will threaten his position. Ha, petty!
Muttering a few words about how unfair Yinreng was, Yinyi, being still young, didn't quite manage to make a proper facial expression, which amused Liang Jiugong, who was observing discreetly from the side.
However, Liang Jiugong was just a servant. Even if he sensed something fishy was going on between the two young masters, he still couldn't say anything.
After arranging for someone to escort Yinyi back to Qixiang Palace, Liang Jiugong turned and told Kangxi in the main hall what had just happened.
After finishing his official duties, Emperor Kangxi was just about to relax for a while when a message from Liang Jiugong gave him a headache.
"Does Yinreng really say that?"
They have so many serious flaws, they're practically brainless. How did the Empress raise her child? Yinreng is almost six years old, he should be entering the Imperial Study next year.
With only this shallow understanding, even Emperor Kangxi didn't know if the child would grow up smoothly.
Born into the royal family, Emperor Kangxi was never afraid of people using tricks, but he was afraid of those who clearly didn't know how to use tricks, yet still insisted on trying.
This is the current state of Yinreng's life. What a crude excuse! Even Emperor Kangxi couldn't bear to look at it.
Liang Jiugong lowered his head, "This servant dares not conceal anything."
The two princes had servants guarding their doors, and with a little inquiry, they could find out everything. Liang Jiugong must be crazy to cause trouble at a time like this, so naturally, they would just say whatever they heard.
After a while, Kangxi spoke, "First, send the Crown Prince to Cining Palace. Tonight, I will retire to Qixiang Palace."
Liang Jiugong should be, "Zhe".
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