As it turned out, Chunyu had overestimated Kangxi. Kangxi didn't even grant Yinti the title of Beile, but instead bestowed upon him the title of Gushan Beizi.
The title of Prince of Gushan, well, it can be said that he is only slightly higher than the bald prince.
Counting down further, there are various kinds of "public" titles, but those are only the privileges that some members of the imperial clan who have fallen from grace and been demoted receive.
Generally speaking, unless a prince is truly out of favor, he wouldn't be given only a Beizi title, as they weren't so poor they couldn't afford to eat.
"Hmm, it seems Consort Hui's influence is quite significant."
Chunyu sighed, "There's no need to send anyone to inquire; the fact that the eldest prince received this title is inextricably linked to his mother, Consort Hui."
Feeling sorry for the eldest prince, Yinti, who was desperately trying to earn military merits on the battlefield, Chunyu turned around and told her master the good news.
Xiu Ning covered her lips with her hand, her expression indifferent, "It seems that Yin Yi's marriage is about to be settled."
Tsk tsk, to some extent, Consort Hui's antics were beneficial to Yin Yi's marriage.
If she tries her best this time and subtly hints at it, Kangxi will most likely grant Yin Yi a wife from a noble family.
After tilting her head and thinking for a moment, Xiu Ning circled a few girls in her mind, and then she could only formally discuss it with them when Kangxi came to visit.
However, before the discussion could proceed, the trouble caused by Consort Hui came to an end.
Chuxiu Palace was placed under house arrest for poor discipline. Chengxin, who had served Consort Hui for many years, disappeared without a trace. The other palace servants who were arrested by the Crown Prince also never showed up again.
The Crown Prince received a reward, and the Emperor then bestowed upon him a concubine.
Yes, this concubine comes from a distinguished family; she is a direct descendant of the Hesheli clan and is a cousin of the Crown Prince. She will enter the residence before the Crown Princess moves into Yuqing Palace.
Tsk tsk, is this how Emperor Kangxi operated?
On the one hand, they planned to let Yin Yi enter the scene and create a three-way power struggle to stabilize the court. On the other hand, they forced the Hesheli clan to become more closely tied to the crown prince, while simultaneously depleting the Hesheli clan's own resources.
You must understand that in this era, young women who were chosen for marriage were precious commodities, and once they were used, they were gone forever.
Sending her to Yuqing Palace means that the Hesheli clan has lost a powerful tool for winning over court officials, and their future power will be reduced.
Ha, Kangxi actually used the young ladies that the Crown Prince had prepared to win over Yin Yi on himself. I wonder if the Crown Prince would be so angry that he would want to curse when he found out.
Xiu Ning laughed without restraint, and at the same time looked forward to the dog-eat-dog drama in the harem even more.
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A few days later, in the evening, Emperor Kangxi arrived at Qixiang Palace in a grand procession with his palace attendants.
"Your Majesty, I greet you! Long live the Emperor!"
"My beloved concubine, please rise quickly."
A pair of slightly rough, large hands supported Xiu Ning's arm and pulled her up from the ground.
"emperor"
Xiu Ning's cheeks were slightly flushed, and her eyes were sparkling.
Emperor Kangxi patted Xiuning on the shoulder, "I came to see you today."
Upon hearing this, Xiu Ning was immediately overjoyed. She stepped aside to let Kangxi in while signaling Chun Yu to quickly bring in some pastries and fruits.
By the time they arrived, Emperor Kangxi had already had dinner, and most of them stayed overnight.
Xiuning carefully served Kangxi, showing concern for his well-being and making amusing remarks until she fully understood the purpose of his visit. She breathed a sigh of relief, as she had been waiting for him.
"I am also worried about Yin Yi's marriage. This child is always so unruly."
I like this today, and I like that tomorrow.
"Alas, to be honest, I only hope to marry a wife who can keep him in check."
After Xiuning finished speaking, she pushed the cup filled with tea to Kangxi's side.
Kangxi took the drink and said, "Yinyi is not as bad as you say. Although he is a bit unreliable, his filial piety is commendable."
At least during his absence, the performance of the brothers Yinyi and Yinlu satisfied him.
After all, not everyone can resist making small moves. Kangxi tacitly agreed that as long as they didn't cross his bottom line, he would forgive them. But Yinyi and Yinlu didn't do anything, which surprised Kangxi.
Imagine a company where all the other employees are trying to pocket the company's benefits, but one person stands out by doing nothing while diligently working to generate revenue for the company. How could the company owner not be happy?
Emperor Kangxi was in this state of mind at the moment, seeing everything about his brother Yinyi as perfect. So much so that after hearing what Xiuning said, he subconsciously told her about the several wives he had chosen for Yinyi.
Unsurprisingly, some of them came from prominent families, while others came from humble backgrounds.
Xiuning had not seen the list of candidates for the imperial concubines, but she had inquired about it indirectly and knew that the Hesheli, Niohuru, and Guarjia clans were not on it, which pleased her.
"Ning'er, which of these ladies do you think is most to your liking?"
Kangxi then passed the buck to Xiuning.
Xiu Ning pondered for a moment, then shook her head shyly, "As Yin Yi's mother, I only hope that Yin Yi and his wife will live in harmony in the future. As for which one is most to my liking, I don't really know."
Of the people Kangxi revealed, Xiuning only remembered their elders; she didn't know much about the others.
Besides, what use is it if it suits her wishes? The reason for marrying the princess is to assist Yin Yi so that he can focus on the court and achieve greater success.
Xiu Ning has no intention of interfering in their lives.
It's well known that the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law has always been a major problem, easily leading to the breakdown of the mother-son relationship.
She wouldn't care who Yin Yi married, and besides, very few of the young ladies from aristocratic families were not clear-headed; after all, the immediate benefits were worth the risk.
Whether Kangxi took Xiuning's words to heart or not, he still smiled and talked to Xiuning about the ladies he had chosen, saying, "I think Yinyi will like them."
Xiu Ning lowered her head, revealing her beautiful neck and defined jawline. "Your Majesty, I trust you." She had no need to interfere in Yin Yi's marriage.
If Emperor Kangxi wanted to rely on Yin Yi to work hard, he would definitely choose a good wife for him.
Xiu Ning's answer seemed perfunctory. If it were anyone else, Kangxi might have been angry and dissatisfied. But in the current context and atmosphere, it was clear that Xiu Ning trusted him too much, which was why she didn't ask too many questions.
Emperor Kangxi's ability to imagine things was far superior to that of others. One of the things he liked most about Consort Jing was that she was sensible and knew how to handle situations.
While others might require Emperor Kangxi to give instructions on what to do, Consort Jing required absolutely no further explanation. She perfectly understood his mindset and acted according to his wishes.
"Ning'er, having you is my blessing," but how long this blessing will last depends entirely on Consort Jing's own performance.
Kangxi spoke in a low, melancholic tone, and Xiuning's cheeks flushed red; the atmosphere between the two was ambiguous.
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