Chapter 77 Consort Hui (End of Main Text)
Yunyun did not see Baoqing that day.
Because he read the memorials so slowly, he had to stay in the Qianqing Palace to work overtime. It wasn't until just before the palace gates were locked that Emperor Kangxi took pity on him and let him continue reading what he hadn't finished that day.
The former Crown Prince, now Prince Li, Yinreng, dressed in a bright purple casual robe, rested his chin on one hand, slowly poured himself a cup of tea, and sighed repeatedly.
"Poor brother, he's so simple-minded, yet he has to sit here patiently reading the memorials. Father Emperor is so heartless."
Yinreng had finished dealing with the pile of memorials on his desk before dinner, and he was now sitting opposite Baoqing simply to see him make a fool of himself.
Although his older brother helped him a lot, it doesn't mean they've put aside their past grievances and become true brothers.
Besides, I'm a loving family with my older brother...
Just thinking about that scene made Yinreng feel like vomiting.
Kangxi thought Bao Cheng's words were sarcastic, but he had gotten used to it after two years. This time it wasn't directed at him, so he skillfully took sides: "It's getting late, everyone go back, come again tomorrow."
Yinreng is currently still living in the Forbidden City, or more specifically, in the Yuqing Palace.
The Prince Li's mansion outside the palace was under construction. Emperor Kangxi felt that the deposed crown prince had wronged his beloved son, so he wanted to make amends. The luxurious mansion was just one of the manifestations of his overflowing paternal love.
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Yunyun didn't sleep very soundly. She vaguely felt that someone was talking in her dream, but she couldn't hear clearly, which made her feel annoyed.
She frowned and woke up naturally under the influence of her biological clock.
Fuling brought her a cup of warm water and explained in a low voice, "The First Prince arrived just as the gates of Yanxi Palace opened, but Your Highness was sleeping soundly, and the Prince said there was nothing urgent, so I arranged for him to have some tea and rest in the side hall."
Yunyun understood.
No wonder she felt someone was talking; it was Baoqing.
After washing up, the palace maids placed breakfast on the large round table in the main hall. Yunyun and Baoqing took their seats, and Lingzhi was serving them lotus leaf porridge.
Baoqing was going to the Qianqing Palace to continue reviewing memorials, so he took the opportunity to ask, "Mother, was there something important that you sent someone to summon me to the Yanxi Palace yesterday?"
Yunyun stirred the lotus leaf porridge and asked casually, "How is your father doing lately?"
Bao Qing's expression was somewhat subtle.
Seeing his expression, Yunyun knew he wasn't thinking anything good, so she interrupted him in time: "Mother just heard that the previous dynasty deposed the crown prince, and is a little worried about the emperor's health."
Oh, I see.
Bao Qing honestly replied, "Father's health should be quite good. The matter of deposing the Crown Prince has not actually had much impact on Father."
Rather, it's more accurate to say that after making the decision, the Emperor seemed quite relaxed, and these past few days, as he watched them review the memorials, his face was beaming.
He's in incredibly good shape.
Yun Jun suddenly asked, "And what about you?"
At this moment, the mother and son were unusually in sync. Baoqing understood his mother's unspoken meaning and said seriously, "Your subject may have had such thoughts, but they were only occasional. It would be strange if someone born into the royal family never had such thoughts, but your subject knows his own limitations."
Even the Emperor's attitude was very clear: he was to be chosen together with the Crown Prince, implying that he was not among the candidates for the Crown Prince.
As for the ministers who supported him...
Baoqing observed a few seconds of silence in memory of Mingzhu.
Recalling the pain of reviewing memorials, Baoqing became even more determined: "Your subject's ambition has never changed."
He still wants to be a Baturu.
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The author says: I've been thinking about how the story should end since yesterday.
Personally, I think stopping here might be the best option.
Many thanks to all the little angels who have accompanied this book. Further side stories are pending, including a crown prince selection plan and daily life in the prince's mansion. Thank you again for your support!
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