A few days later, the good news of Princess Jiarong and Princess Duolan was reported to the Imperial Concubine, informing the palace of the happy event.
Emperor Kangxi granted them a favor by opening the treasury and bestowing gifts, making the people of the capital realize once again how favored the Tong family was.
Thinking that the Crown Princess had been married into the palace for almost a year, Kangxi couldn't help but secretly call Yinreng over.
"The Crown Princess hasn't given any good news yet?" Kangxi counted the days, a little anxious. The nannies sent from the palace had been preparing Shi Xiuzhu's body for several years in advance, so she should be fertile.
Yinreng glanced at Kangxi, who slapped him on the shoulder and said, "What kind of look is that?"
“Father, the other day Consort Hui scolded my sister-in-law for not being able to have a son. How come you are the same! It doesn’t matter whether the Crown Princess is pregnant or not, you have Hongzhao, don’t you?” Yinreng hissed, his head a little sore from being hit.
"Am I wrong to care about you? You didn't give the Crown Princess a contraceptive, did you?" Kangxi was shocked, thinking that Yinreng was really capable of such a thing.
Yinreng grinned: "How could a son be so insolent?"
He didn't even touch it!
Yinreng never lied to Emperor Kangxi, and Kangxi believed him.
"I was just asking casually, I didn't mean anything by it. Since there's no chance of having children, there's no need to rush." Kangxi secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
To be honest, Emperor Kangxi did not want anyone to threaten Hongzhao's position.
When there are no biased people, one naturally thinks that the most capable should take the lead. But when one's heart is biased, one becomes unwilling to see others.
Yinreng was delighted to receive the confirmation.
Seeing this, Kangxi quickly added, "If there is a legitimate son, it is acceptable if he is well-educated. The Han people value the legitimate lineage."
“Father, we are Manchus,” Yinreng said. At this moment, he forgot how much he usually admired Confucianism.
Kangxi was taken aback for a moment, then smiled with satisfaction: "This is how an emperor should be; those who obey you will prosper."
Yinreng bowed and cupped his hands, then said affectionately and coquettishly, "It's clear that Father Emperor loves Hongzhao. I trust Father Emperor's judgment. You see, isn't your teaching the best?"
His proud demeanor carried the arrogance of a young man.
Emperor Kangxi was most receptive to Yinreng's trick, and immediately burst into laughter, his good mood evident.
Taking advantage of Kangxi's good mood, Yinreng said hesitantly, "Father, Yarjianga wants to go to Fuzhou. He came to me for help, and I only told you about it after almost half a month."
Emperor Kangxi said in surprise, "You've always been at odds with him since childhood. I remember a few years ago when you were racing horses with him, you even pinned him to the ground and beat him."
Yinreng became even more hesitant, his eyes darting left and right: "He's younger than Yinzhi, and I'm his cousin. I can't keep bullying a child."
Emperor Kangxi did not believe him: "Tell the truth."
Yinreng spread his hands and said frankly, "It's all because he and Tong Qinian hit it off outside the palace. A while ago, Jiarong got a Guanyin statue for granting children from Xiao Yan and gave it to Yarjiang'a's wife. Coincidentally, the next day his wife was diagnosed with pregnancy, which made him overjoyed. He came to me to thank me. I casually teased him, saying that he was about to have a son but hadn't done anything to help him. No wonder Prince Jian didn't ask him to be named a heir apparent."
The rest is self-explanatory; Kangxi understood immediately.
Yarjianga grew up in the Imperial Study and studied just like the princes, which motivated him to strive for excellence. Prince Jian would probably have to personally send gifts to Yinreng.
"You have done a good thing," Kangxi said.
Yinreng said, "My son has done many good deeds; what is Yarjiang'a compared to that? However, there's nothing major happening in Fuzhou, so isn't it inappropriate for everyone to be running over there?"
Kangxi handed the nearest memorial to Yinreng: "Read it yourself."
When Yinreng opened the memorial, his narrow phoenix eyes widened in disbelief.
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