Because Kangxi rested in the Yanx Palace for several days, Tong Jia did not dare to put on airs in front of Concubine Hui after her house arrest was lifted. As for Concubine Niu, who had just entered the palace, she would not do anything at all.
Concubine Hui was finally relieved that the three-way balance of power situation she had been worried about did not happen.
"Your Majesty, I heard that Concubine Tong has been visiting the Cining Palace to pay respects these days. Every time she goes, she either brings snacks that the children love or prepares clothes for them. I think she's still after the Fourth Prince."
Concubine Hui sneered, but didn't mind at all.
"Whatever she plans is in vain. The Tong family keeps causing trouble, and it's always His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Do you think the Grand Empress Dowager really doesn't dislike her? She's already giving the Emperor face by not torturing her to death."
Ruixue nodded in sudden realization, "I'm just worried that the Grand Empress Dowager will be soft-hearted and return the child to her. After all, it's better for a prince in the harem to be raised by a mother of noble status than by the Grand Empress Dowager."
Concubine Hui took a sip of tea and nodded. "That's true, but Tong Jia offended the Crown Prince. If she had offended anyone else in the harem, she wouldn't have ended up like this."
Ruixue was finally relieved. "It's good that Concubine Tong has come out early. She and Concubine Niu have the same status and position, and neither of them has any children. Let them fight each other in the future, as long as they don't offend us."
Concubine Hui also thought so.
"That brat hasn't been back for a few days?"
Speaking of Yinzhen, Ruixue couldn't help laughing, "The eldest prince has been out for three days and hasn't come back yet. I guess he has a lot of things going on over there."
Concubine Hui curled her lips and said, "How can he, an eight-year-old child, handle military affairs? I think he is just playing outside."
On the other side, in the Qianqing Palace, Yinreng was also counting the days on his fingers.
"Brother hasn't been home for three or four days, right?"
Kangxi laughed, "Miss your elder brother?"
Yinreng nodded honestly, "I did think about it."
Kangxi looked at Liang Jiugong and said, "I'll ask him later what he's been busy with in the military camp. Can Longxi let an eight-year-old child handle military affairs?"
Liang Jiugong chuckled, "From what I understand, the eldest prince is training with the soldiers in the army. I heard that many ministers and nobles' children have been sent there recently, so Prince Chun has organized them into a team, with the eldest prince leading the training."
[Hey, big brother has become the leader now.]
Kangxi was also a little surprised, "How come I didn't know about this? Longxi didn't even mention it to me."
Liang Jiugong thought for a moment and said, "Counting the days, Prince Chun hasn't been to the palace for a while. He must be busy."
"With so many soldiers in the army, Uncle Seventh naturally has to be in charge personally. He's probably afraid of something going wrong."
Kangxi thought it made sense and originally wanted to invite Longxi to the palace for dinner, but now he thought better of it.
"Father, I want to go to the military camp to see my elder brother."
Kangxi thought for a moment and then shook his head. "The capital is still dealing with the aftermath of the flood. It's not safe for you to go out now."
Speaking of going out, Kangxi sighed and said, "I originally wanted to have you go to the imperial mausoleum to pay homage to your mother on the third day of the fifth lunar month, but the situation in the capital was unstable at that time, so I gave up."
Yinreng thought back and realized that he had indeed gone to attend the memorial service on the third day of May in his previous life, but some problems occurred on the way due to a sudden rainstorm.
"Father Emperor, the situation in the capital has almost stabilized. Why don't I go to the Imperial Mausoleum to pay my respects to the Empress Dowager in the next few days? I think I'll be back by the end of the month."
Kangxi wanted to refuse, "If you go now, you will have to spend the Mid-Autumn Festival outside."
Yinreng smiled and said, "As long as we are together, any time is a festival. Besides, I really want to go and pay my respects to the Empress Dowager."
[The last time I went to worship was this year, but a lot of things changed this year, so I forgot about it.]
【Now that I remember it, let’s do it. 】
Kangxi: It turns out that he really did go there in his previous life.
"In that case, I will have Aljishan lead a team of imperial guards to escort you. We don't need to be fast on the road, but we must ensure your safety."
So, three days later, Yinreng set out with Aljishan and a team of imperial guards. As soon as he left the imperial city, he saw Yinzhi sitting on a horse and smiling at him. Behind him, there were at least fifty young men in soldiers' clothes.
Following closely behind him were Wang Chong and Akeduo.
Yinreng laughed, rode up and looked at Yinzhi, "Brother, are you waiting for me?"
Yinzhen grinned and said, "It's rare for us to go out for a ride. We must have a good time along the way."
Yinreng also laughed, flicked his whip and rushed out first. Seeing this, Yinzhi also chased after him, and the many young men behind him followed closely.
Aljishan smiled knowingly at the scene and told his deputy, "Go back and report the situation here to the emperor first, and then chase after them."
The deputy took the order and turned to leave, and Aljishan then chased after him.
Everyone was very happy riding horses when they went there, especially Yinreng, who rarely rode horses outside the palace. He galloped all the way and didn't seem to feel tired at all.
Only when I take a break occasionally will I sit down quietly and think about things.
"Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince."
Akdo stepped forward to pay his respects.
Yinreng looked up at him and asked, "Aren't you from the Hesheli family? Why are you following Big Brother now?"
Akduo couldn't figure out what Yinreng meant by this, so he knelt down immediately.
"This servant and my family swear to follow His Royal Highness the Crown Prince until death. I was simply impressed by the eldest prince's abilities while in the military camp..."
Yinreng glanced at him and said, "Get up. I don't blame you."
Akdo stood up tremblingly, his face still pale, and he was thinking in his mind whether he should find an opportunity to get injured and just leave the barracks.
"Akdo, I and Big Brother are good brothers. We don't argue as much as outsiders think. I'm telling you all this just to tell you that since you've joined the army, you should do your best. Since you think Big Brother is good, then follow him wholeheartedly."
"No matter now or in the future, you must not backstab Big Brother for any reason, understand? I don't care what Hesheli asks you to do in the future, but if I find out that you backstab Big Brother, I will never forgive you and your family."
Akto was startled at first, then he knelt down excitedly and kowtowed again, "I understand, your servant will definitely follow the instructions of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
Yinzhi, who was not far away, watched this scene, with Yinreng's words echoing in his ears, and a big grin on his face.
He is indeed the good brother whom he is willing to support until his death.
"Big Brother, do you really believe what His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said? Perhaps His Royal Highness the Crown Prince knew you were nearby, so he said this on purpose..."
Before Wang Chong could finish his words, Yinzhen kicked him out. "If I hear you talking nonsense again, I won't mind finding an opportunity to get rid of you."
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