Yinreng explained to Suo'etu frankly that it would not benefit either of them if they continued to associate too closely.
Soetu wasn't stupid; he understood what Yinreng was saying, which made him even more distressed.
Back then, he did so much for Emperor Kangxi, and even the death of Empress Hesheli was partly due to him protecting Emperor Kangxi from disaster.
Now that the crown prince has come of age, in order to prevent him from becoming too powerful, Kangxi has to trim all the wings that the prince had previously cultivated.
The proverb "When the birds are all gone, the bow is put away; when the rabbit is dead, the hunting dog is cooked" might sound foolish to others, but when it happens to you, it brings endless sorrow.
Yinreng was still young, and his heart had not yet hardened by the influence of imperial power.
We arrived at Yuqing Palace without worrying about our conversation being overheard by outsiders.
He said, “Uncle, you can see that the rivalry between you and Mingzhu is intentional on the part of Father. Just like my elder brother and I, we can’t get along well and be loyal to each other. You are getting old, and Hesheli doesn’t have any outstanding successors now. Retiring now will leave a good legacy for the family.”
Soetu shook his head and said with a wry smile, "The Crown Prince's words have awakened me from my dream. Fortunately, it's not too late to understand now. However, I cannot step down. If I step down, what will you do? Are you really going to rely on the Tong family? The Tong family belongs to the Emperor, and even more so to the Fourth Prince. Rest assured, I will be careful in the future and will not make a mistake that could cost me my head."
Suo'etu's sorrowful appearance touched Yinreng's heart.
"It's lonely at the top when you're an emperor, Uncle, please try to understand Father Emperor." Yinreng's heart was still biased.
Knowing that Yinreng did not truly intend to abandon the Hesheli clan, Suo'etu was completely relieved.
In a rare moment of clarity, he carefully analyzed the undercurrents in the court with Yinreng, repeatedly instructing him: "Your Highness, from now on, just obey the Emperor's orders and be filial to him. The Emperor is in the prime of his life, and having a promising Crown Prince is enough; there's no need for him to be too capable. Fortunately, Prince Hongzhao looks like your brother, so your position is very secure."
Tong Wanyan had said something similar to Yinreng, so Yinreng was already prepared.
His expression remained unchanged: "I know."
“Then this servant will take his leave. From now on, this servant will gradually retire; it’s not good to cut ties so abruptly.” A wise glint shone in Suo’etu’s eyes.
He has framed and killed so many enemy ministers in the court; he is truly no ordinary person.
Yinreng trusted Suo'etu: "I trust my maternal uncle to do things. We just can't go on like this. You are my maternal uncle. If I were to sever this bond, wouldn't I be heartless?"
The two foxes, one young and one old, looked at each other and smiled, everything was clear in their hearts.
Having said his piece, Suo'etu had no intention of wasting time at Yuqing Palace. He lingered for a while, then left with a perfectly normal expression.
Meanwhile, in the Imperial Study, Emperor Kangxi received a report on his whereabouts from his secret guards.
An hour later, Yinreng was summoned to the Imperial Study.
After bowing to Emperor Kangxi, Yinreng had a smile on his face.
Emperor Kangxi asked curiously, "What good news did Bao Cheng have today? He can't stop smiling."
Yinreng's smile deepened, as if he was struggling to suppress it.
He cleared his throat, trying his best to suppress his laughter, and replied, "Your son is laughing at Fourth Brother. Yesterday there was a lot of thunder, and Fourth Brother was worried that Tana might be scared from the moment the thunder started. Today, he finally made it to the end of the court session and went to Yuqing Palace with me, where he ran into Suo'etu. Suo'etu didn't stay long before you summoned me here. He's probably in the Prince's quarters worrying himself sick right now!"
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