Tong Guozhu swiftly submitted his memorial requesting to retire and return to his hometown. He was never conspicuous in the court, and if it weren't for raising two good sons and a daughter, perhaps no one would have noticed him in his entire life.
Emperor Kangxi knew some of the details about the Tong family.
Taking into account both Tong Qinian and Tong Guozhu, Emperor Kangxi approved their request.
Tong Fujin always thought that Tong Guozhu was just joking. After all, the capital was prosperous, and compared to it, Shengjing was nothing.
Who could bear to give up wealth and glory for a relatively dilapidated place?
But Tong Guozhu didn't care. He took his concubines and stood in front of Tong Fujin's courtyard, asking directly, "How do you want to leave?"
Looking at Tong Guozhu's large, fan-like hand, Tong Fujin was afraid that he would knock her unconscious with a single blow.
Therefore, she had no choice but to pack her bags and leave the capital with Tong Guozhu.
As she left the city gate, Tong Fujin knew in her heart that she would not return for more than a decade.
When Tong Wanle learned that Tong Fujin had left the capital, she fainted.
The only person she could rely on had left. How could she maintain her standing with the Fourth Prince in the future?
Because the Crown Prince set an example, all the princes had to observe six months of mourning for the Imperial Noble Consort.
Even if Yinzhen were a lecherous man, he would have to restrain himself at this moment. Besides, he wasn't; he didn't want to touch Tong Wanle at all.
Tong Ruita couldn't hold back any longer and told Tong Wanyan the truth about Tong Fujin's departure.
Although it was through Yinreng's words, Yinreng did not hide it from Tong Wanyan.
Tong Wanyan's belly was becoming increasingly prominent. After listening to what Yinreng had said, she sat motionless in her chair.
She recalled the last time she met Consort Tong at the First Prince's residence; Consort Tong's eyes held such complex emotions.
“My lord, perhaps Consort Tong did it on purpose,” Tong Wanyan said, frowning in deep thought.
Yinreng was in a bad mood: "I know she deliberately tried to poison you."
“Master, please don’t be angry. I suspect she deliberately let Second Brother find out. Given the situation in my father’s household, Consort Tong wouldn’t do something so low. She was probably caught in a dilemma, which is why she revealed the clues to Second Brother. With this commotion, she can leave the capital with a clear conscience and no longer have to worry about me and Princess Tong,” Tong Wanyan said.
“My father is a straightforward and careless person, but my elder brother is almost magically intelligent. I always thought that it was Consort Tong who raised my elder brother so well; I know her methods and abilities.”
Yinreng looked at her helplessly, making Tong Wanyan feel very uncomfortable.
“Sir, just say what you have to say,” Tong Wanyan said.
Yinreng poked her cheek: "What did I say? That you're smart and can guess everything? You're right, Consort Tong thinks the same way you do."
"How did you know, sir?" Tong Wanyan looked at him in surprise.
Yinreng was extremely pleased with himself: "Is there anything in this world that I don't know? As you said, this matter is full of flaws and omissions, and the truth can be found out with a simple investigation. Otherwise, do you think Father Emperor would let go of the matter of murdering royal offspring so easily and pretend not to know? It's just that he knows the difficulties she faces as a mother and let her go for the sake of Tong Qinian and Tong Ruita."
Tong Wanyan took a deep breath: "What if Consort Tong's scheme succeeds?"
"It won't succeed. If I can't even protect you, then I shouldn't be the Crown Prince," Yinreng said domineeringly.
Tong Wanyan looked at him with distrust, which made Yinreng furious.
"Are you overthinking again? What are you thinking about all day with that little head of yours! Let me tell you, there are no people I can't protect, only people I don't want to protect." Yinreng had no choice but to break down his explanation for her, leaving Tong Wanyan with no other option.
After he had talked until his throat was dry and repeatedly emphasized his noble status as the crown prince, he realized that the young wife he was scolding had already fallen asleep.
He stared blankly at the person sleeping soundly in his arms, and could only smile indulgently in the end.
What can we do? We'll just have to keep spoiling them.
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