Kangxi didn't dare to think too deeply, because he had no intention of demoting Tong Jia. So he didn't know how to face his beloved son at this time, so he could only lower his head and avoid the other's gaze.
After dealing with Longkodo and Tonggiya, the harem and the front court ushered in a brief period of peace.
The only difference is that Hesheli's party and Mingzhu's party rarely acted in unison because of Longkodo's behavior in the imperial mausoleum this time.
The vassals of the two major camps united to deal with the Tong family, suppressing and finding fault at all levels from local to central level.
Kangxi looked at the memorials submitted from all over the country and felt nothing but powerlessness for the Tong family.
In the harem, everyone knew that Kangxi must be in a bad mood, so naturally they didn't dare to cause trouble at this time.
Tong Jia, who has always been proud, now stays indoors in the palace and cries all day long. Shu Shu feels so distressed that she has no other choice.
What else can he do? His master has been in a high position since he entered the palace. Except for the first time when he attacked His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and was punished, which was his own fault, the other times he was implicated because of Longkodo.
Now, she has been demoted from a concubine to a concubine, and her family's title has also been stripped. In the future, she will be no match for others.
"Your Majesty, you still have to cheer up."
Shushu choked up and persuaded, "Your life in the palace is not easy now, so don't worry about the things happening outside. Just take good care of yourself."
Tong Jia cried until her voice became hoarse.
"If you can't have children even if you're healthy, then what's the point of keeping yourself healthy? You might as well just die."
Shushu hurriedly advised, "Your Majesty, why bother? The Tong family is the emperor's maternal family after all. It's just that Lord Longkodo was a little confused this time, which is why he was so angry. As long as you take your time and plan things carefully, you won't have any chance to turn things around in the future."
Tong Jia choked up and looked at Shu Shu, "Are you serious? Do I really still have a chance to turn things around?"
Shu Shu nodded with tears in her eyes, "Your Majesty is the legitimate daughter of the Tong family, how could she be buried in this harem?"
Tong Jia wiped her tears fiercely, "Yes, you are right. I am the legitimate daughter of the Tong family, and now I am the only hope of the Tong family. Wash up and change clothes. I am going to the Yanxi Palace to apologize to the eldest prince."
In the Yanxi Palace, after experiencing great sorrow and joy, Concubine Hui no longer wanted to beat her child. After waiting for the imperial physician to give the eldest prince medicine, she felt speechless.
Ruixue didn't know how to persuade her queen when she saw her queen's expression. "Queen, the eldest prince has been traveling all the way, he should go and rest first."
Concubine Hui had a lot to say, but seeing her eldest son's bruised face, she really couldn't say anything.
"Your Royal Father said you shouldn't go to the military camp for the next few days. All your errand boys and attendants have gone home to rest. You should also rest well in the palace and wait until your facial injuries have healed before going back."
Kangxi's original words were, "Since you are a prince and have been beaten like this, you should take good care of your injuries first, otherwise when you go back and everyone sees you, they might think it was me who did it."
Yinzhen grinned.
It is one thing that he likes going to the military camp, but as he gets older he also knows what is beautiful and what is ugly. If he goes back with this behavior he will definitely be laughed at by his seventh uncle.
"Then go back to sleep for a while, son."
Yinzhen stood up as he spoke, but before he could leave, the maid outside said, "Your Majesty, Concubine Tong is here."
Concubine Hui raised her eyebrows, "Who is Concubine Tong?"
Ruixue was stunned for a moment before explaining, "I heard that Concubine Tong was demoted."
Concubine Hui couldn't help but roll her eyes when she thought of what happened at the gate of the Palace of Heavenly Purity. "What is she doing here?"
Before the maid could answer, she heard Tong Jia's voice at the door, "Sister, I'm here to apologize to the eldest prince."
It would be impolite not to see the person since he was already at the door. Concubine Hui gave a wink and Ruixue invited the person in.
Tong Jia was also a flexible person. When she saw Yinzhen, she bowed deeply and said, "I, Longkodo and the Tong family, would like to apologize to the eldest prince. Longkodo dared to hit the eldest prince and it was his own fault. He has ended up like this today. In the future, I will discipline my family members and never dare to provoke the eldest prince again."
Yinzhen didn't expect Tong Jia to come in and bow to him directly, which scared him so much that he quickly turned sideways.
"Empress Tong, you are too kind."
Seeing this, Concubine Hui was stunned for a moment, but then she didn't want to pretend anymore. She stood up, helped Tong Jia up, and sat down beside her.
"Sister, why bother giving him such a big gift for a child? He can't bear it."
Tong Jia's face was pale, but the determination in her eyes remained.
"It was my younger sister who spoke outrageously in front of the Palace of Heavenly Purity. Now that my elder sister is willing to talk to me, I guess she has let bygones be bygones."
Concubine Hui felt a little overwhelmed by Tongpin's flexibility. She would curse back at anyone who came to pick a fight.
But now... the always arrogant man was apologizing in front of her, and she was really at a loss.
"Sister, you're really serious. Hey, what's done is done. I hope no one will implicate you in the future."
After saying this, Concubine Hui felt that her words were a bit hurtful, and she hurriedly tried to make amends, "You should also take good care of yourself. Your rank and status are actually not important. When the emperor is in a good mood one day, he will promote you back. Don't worry about it."
Ruixue lowered her head and really wanted to say that her own queen could pierce people's hearts accurately.
Tong Jia had known Concubine Hui for a long time, and she knew that when she said this, she did not mean it as a mockery, so she naturally did not take it to heart.
"I came here today to apologize. Now that I have said my words, I will not bother you and the eldest brother anymore."
After saying that, he bowed politely and left with Shushu without any reluctance.
Inside the Palace of Heavenly Purity, Yinreng looked a little strange after listening to Yinzhi's description.
"Tong Jia is a person with many thoughts but not enough brains. Now she apologizes to you and Empress Hui as another way to win the sympathy and favor of the Emperor."
Yinzhi couldn't understand why, but Yinreng had no intention of explaining.
"Brother, go back and tell Empress Hui that she is now the highest-ranking person in the harem and that she should manage the harem according to the rules. As for Tong Jia, don't worry too much. As long as she behaves herself and settles down, the Emperor will restore her position sooner or later."
Yinzhen frowned, "She's already committing suicide like this, does the Emperor still want to care about her?"
Yinreng smiled. "Among all the things that happened in the past two years, except for my smallpox, which was caused by her, she was also implicated in all the other troubles by Longkodo. Now the emperor has removed her from her position in anger, but if she behaves herself in the future, he may still relent."
Yinzhen sighed.
"Baocheng, I might have to rest in the palace a little longer this time. How about we find some time to go fishing?"
Yinreng agreed, "The Emperor has also given me a day off, so let's go fishing in the garden tomorrow and have a fish hotpot."
"Okay, call Xiao San and Xiao Si, Rong Xian and Duan Jing as well."
Yinreng agreed, and immediately asked He Yuzhu to go down and prepare, and also went to other palaces to pass on the message that they would meet in the garden at noon tomorrow.
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