Upon hearing his mother's words, Yinyi immediately glanced at Yinlu.
Yinlu smiled and didn't try anything funny. Instead, he fawned over Xiuning, pinching her arm and patting her shoulder, doing everything he could to flatter her.
Xiuning: ...Hey, he really is her good son.
"Stop thinking too much, it's all coming out."
Xiu Ning rolled her eyes at Yin Lu, then looked at Yin Yi and said in a deep voice, "Some things can't be rushed. This time, your father won't just imprison one Suo'etu."
The eldest prince and the crown prince will both get into trouble soon.
"Yinyi, you and Yinlu shouldn't be thinking about standing out and trying to gain connections for personal gain. Your father isn't old yet."
Anyone who dares to step forward and accept benefits at this point is courting death.
Emperor Kangxi could indeed drive his son to his death. In the original timeline, the crown prince, despite their deep affection, was driven insane by his own father.
Xiuning shook her head, pondering the original timeline, and then instructed Yinyi and Yinlu, "Wait a little longer. If nothing unexpected happens, the situation in the court will become clearer before the New Year this year."
Emperor Kangxi would likely take drastic measures, removing both Suo'etu and Mingzhu from their positions.
After all, both of his sons had been ruined by these ministers. If Kangxi couldn't protect his sons, then these ministers who stirred up trouble shouldn't expect to win either.
At times, Emperor Kangxi was very petty and vindictive.
Xiu Ning's words startled Yin Yi and Yin Lu. The two brothers exchanged a glance and then nodded in agreement.
"Go back. Don't come to Qixiang Palace unless it's absolutely necessary. Also, keep your own affairs in your backyard in check."
Xiuning didn't want to take care of her son and then her grandson; that would be too tiring.
What could Yinyi and Yinlu say? They could only nod in agreement.
The two hurriedly left Qixiang Palace, not lingering there, and quickly returned to their residence.
For the next few days, just as Xiuning had said, Yinyi and Yinlu did not enter the palace. Even if they did, it would be the business of Shumulu and Borjigit. It was only natural for the two sisters-in-law to enter the palace to pay their respects and serve their mother-in-law.
Princess's maids, Bu'er and Dai, were content to prepare for their marriages. Occasionally, Xiu Ning would call them back to learn some skills. The people around them changed one after another to ensure that everyone was loyal and devoted.
In September, this year's talent show came to a close.
The addition of several concubines to Kangxi's harem did not make the minor concubines stand out. The only notable addition was a noblewoman from the Guarjia clan, whose exceptional beauty made her the new emperor's favorite concubine.
In October, Suo'etu, who had been imprisoned, was gone.
It is said that he was unwell and passed away before receiving timely treatment.
The crown prince was heartbroken by this.
The eldest prince enjoyed the spectacle, but the spectacle lasted only two days before Emperor Kangxi sent Mingzhu back to prison.
Alright, now it's the eldest prince's turn to feel itchy and uncomfortable.
Mingzhu was the most important person in the First Prince's life. If something happened to Mingzhu, it meant that the Yehenara clan was unstable.
What kind of power does the eldest prince have behind him? The Irgen Gioro clan? Don't be ridiculous. The eldest prince's wife and the secondary prince's wife don't get along. The secondary prince's wife didn't cause any trouble after giving birth to a son. If she hadn't been involved in the Crown Princess's miscarriage and been demoted to a princess, the Irgen Gioro clan would still have a lot to say.
Even so, Lady Irgen Gioro did not stop. The only advantage was that the First Consort now completely controlled the First Prince's harem. She did not have to worry about losing her position as the First Consort, nor did she have to worry about her daughters being abused. They would definitely grow up safely.
As for the marriage of the remaining daughters, did the Qing Dynasty need to worry about that? The emperor simply issued an edict, sending them all to marry into the Mongol tribes.
Mingzhu was imprisoned for a month by order of Emperor Kangxi. In November, when Bu'er and Dai got married in red, he finally emerged from prison.
He fell ill as soon as he left home, lay in bed unable to get up, and before the New Year was even over, he suddenly passed away!
Xiuning: ...This plot development is really something I didn't expect.
Xiuning scratched her head. Sitting next to her was Bu'er and Dai, who had recently married and had been granted permission by Emperor Kangxi to return to the palace to visit her.
This child married with the title of Princess Gulun, which was considered one of the most prestigious among princesses. She enjoyed the same treatment as her older sister, which made the other princesses who were already married or had not yet had the chance to get married extremely envious.
Unfortunately, despite their envy, they dared not lay a hand on Boer and Dai.
After all, the older siblings and mother standing behind Buer and Dai were not just for show. If things went wrong, they and their families would suffer as well. Why risk it all for a little jealousy?
"You really came to the palace at the worst possible time, getting yourself into this mess."
It happened to be during the Lunar New Year. Xiuning sighed and thought to herself that if Mingzhu and Suo'etu left together, Kangxi would probably eat two more bowls of rice in the Qianqing Palace.
These two always stir up trouble, and now they've gotten themselves into it.
Despite the fact that the emperor suddenly lost two capable sons, the court officials did not gain any advantage in this matter either; they were all equally at odds.
Bu'er and Dai squeezed their handkerchiefs. "Mother, do you think the court will be peaceful for a while?"
Two ministers died in succession, and both were extremely powerful ministers.
Xiuning nodded, "Yes, but not for long." Besides, without Suo'etu and Mingzhu, there are new people, and once everyone's ambitions are stirred up, it will be hard to quell them. What Xiuning is worried about is that the matter of deposing the crown prince will erupt prematurely.
Boole and Dai don't understand that "not too long" refers to how long.
When she came out of the palace and celebrated her first New Year after getting married, Bu Er and Dai suddenly understood.
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