Yinreng didn't know how long Kangxi, Soetu and others had been chatting. He only knew that he waited until late at night but Kangxi didn't come back. Finally, he couldn't resist the sleepiness and fell asleep in a daze.
When he woke up the next day, he heard that Kangxi had sent Longxi and Suo'etu to Jiangnan to completely eliminate the White Lotus Sect.
When Yinreng heard the news, he was shocked at first, but then he remembered that it was already August and a month had passed since his seventh uncle passed away in his previous life.
It shouldn't be a problem.
In fact, Kangxi also thought of this when he sent Longxi.
He also thought that July had passed and Longxi should no longer be in danger, so he sent people out.
Inside the Cining Palace.
Xiaozhuang and Kangxi sat opposite each other, both of them were silent.
After a while, it was Xiaozhuang who spoke first. "I never thought that the situation in Jiangnan would become so violent. The local government actually dared not to report it. They are really assholes."
Seeing Xiaozhuang's anger, Kangxi tried to appease her first, then said, "The reason why I sent Mingzhu, Suo'etu, Longxi and others there this time is, firstly, to completely eradicate the water bandits, and secondly, to discipline the local officials."
"Second Brother and Longxi are mainly responsible for eradicating the pirates and the White Lotus Sect, while Mingzhu and Suo'etu are dealing with the local officials. I think they will see results in a while."
Xiaozhuang nodded in understanding, and thinking about the current situation in the harem, she said, "There aren't many new candidates in the harem right now, so we can start the selection next year when things are more stable."
Kangxi rejected the idea. "Grandson, there's no rush. Let's wait a few more years. The harem today can't rely solely on the selection of concubines. It still needs the support of the ministers."
Having said that, Xiaozhuang didn't say anything else and changed the subject.
"There's a lack of successors in the harem right now, so you should go around more often."
Kangxi nodded in agreement, but he didn't have any special reaction in his heart.
The only person in the harem who could make him look at her more was Concubine Yi.
But Concubine Yi was not favored by Baocheng, and there was really no need for him to fall out with his beloved son over a concubine.
So, after coming out of the Cining Palace, he sat with Concubine Rong, looked through Yinzhi's "Three Character Classic", and left very satisfied.
Since Yinzhen went to Jiangnan, Yinzhi became Yinreng's close friend.
Tinghe would occasionally take Yinzhi to play with Yinreng. Although it was said to be playing, most of the time it was Yinreng who was reading to Yinzhi.
Because she was often with Yinreng, she was naturally seen by Kangxi more often.
The more I saw Yinzhi, the more I thought of Rongpin.
The more you think, the more you will see.
After a few interactions, Rongpin actually became the exclusive favorite for a period of time.
This made Concubine Yi, who was still hesitating about how to apologize to Yinreng, very anxious. After discussing with Concubine Guo, she directly blocked Yinreng's way to appreciate the flowers in the Imperial Garden.
"Is there something wrong, Concubine Yi?"
Yinreng had a cold face.
After a final struggle in her heart, Yipin finally said, "The reason why His Royal Highness was injured by the bowstring in the training ground was indeed caused by someone I sent."
Yinreng looked at Concubine Yi in surprise.
He had known for a long time that it was Concubine Yi who did this, but he didn't expect that she would dare to admit it in front of him.
The most difficult words to say have been said, and there are no more psychological concerns.
"I didn't expect the truth to be exposed so quickly. In my desperation, I said that this was an attempt to frame the eldest prince, which completely offended Concubine Hui and her son. In fact, I also know that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Emperor may have guessed the truth long ago, and that is why they have repeatedly targeted me."
Yinreng didn't say anything, but he already understood the purpose of Yipin's visit.
"After experiencing the loss of my son and falling out of favor, I have come to terms with many things. Today, I will explain the truth to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. I do not ask for His Royal Highness's forgiveness, but only for a clear conscience. If His Royal Highness cannot swallow this anger, you can tell the Emperor to punish me. I will accept it completely and will never deny it. So far, I have no choice but to end my debt to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
Yinreng looked at Concubine Yi's thin face, pursed his lips, and finally nodded.
"Okay, we're even."
Yinreng knew that Yipin was targeting him because she had taken away his favor. This was the reason why the two of them were retaliating against each other, but no matter what, she chose to stop in time, which still made him look at her differently.
Concubine Yi didn't expect Yinreng to agree so readily. She thought he would hold on to her or even mock her, but he just agreed calmly.
Yipin was stunned for a moment, then immediately smiled and said, "Okay, we're even."
That night, Yinreng was reading a book when Kangxi walked in after discussing state affairs with his ministers.
"I heard that Concubine Yi came to see you today? What was it about?"
Yinreng explained the whole story without hiding anything, "My son also heard that Concubine Yi went to see Empress Hui afterwards and seemed to have explained everything to her."
Kangxi frowned.
The woman he once loved the most actually dared to frame Baocheng, and later lied that it was the eldest prince who was framed. Was she taking him for a fool?
"I will not allow such a vicious woman to stay in the harem. Baocheng, I need to go to Yikun Palace."
Yinreng nodded without hesitation. When the moon was at its highest point, He Yuzhu muttered softly.
"My Lord, why hasn't the Emperor returned yet?"
Yinreng was already ready to go to sleep. He waved his hand and said as if he had expected it, "Don't wait any longer. Your Majesty won't be back tonight."
He Yuzhu was still wondering, didn't the emperor go to Yikun Palace to question Concubine Yi? Why didn't he come back?
As a result, the next morning, He Yuzhu came running to report, panting.
"My Lord, I heard that the Emperor stayed in the Yikun Palace last night."
After saying this, he couldn't help but glance at Yinreng cautiously, fearing that the young master would get furious.
But he found that Yinreng nodded calmly, "I expected it a long time ago."
Since Concubine Yi was once the most favored concubine, she must have had some outstanding abilities.
If I hadn't interfered at the beginning, she might have been promoted to the position of concubine by now. Why would she have to bow her head and compromise with me in order to regain the favor of the emperor?
It turns out that she has some means, and she is much stronger than Tong Jia.
Inside the Yikun Palace.
Kangxi had not expected that he would have to stay here overnight. He had originally come here with a rage to reprimand Concubine Yi, but as soon as he entered the room, he saw the beauty shedding tears. Before he could say anything, she began to confess herself like pouring beans out of a bamboo tube.
As a result, Kangxi didn't even say a word, but the other party had already held his heart in his hands.
But what needs to be struck must still be struck.
"Since Baocheng has already forgiven you for what happened before, I won't say anything more. But if you dare to try to frame the Crown Prince again in the future, don't blame me for being ruthless. Not only will the Crown Prince refuse to compromise, but even our ancestors won't agree."
Concubine Yi, who had just finished helping Kangxi get dressed, immediately knelt down and replied meekly, "I will definitely remember your Majesty's teachings and will never again have any evil thoughts."
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