Those in the know, such as Tong Guogang and Shi Wenbing, increasingly turned to doing practical work after Suo'etu stepped down.
Not only that, they also helped take care of capable junior officials of the Hesheli clan in the court, as a way of expressing Yinreng's gratitude for the care he had received from Songgotu over the past ten years.
Seeing that the Hesheli clan's development did not decline after his retirement, but instead continued steadily, Suo'etu truly began to enjoy his retirement.
Those days were so much more comfortable than going to court before dawn and only getting a few days off a year.
The Crown Prince's faction, with their low-key and pragmatic approach, accumulated a series of political achievements, which greatly pleased Emperor Kangxi.
However, emperors valued keeping their emotions hidden. The more they valued someone, the heavier the tasks entrusted to them and the stricter their demands. This forging of character through trials and tribulations was the essence of Kangxi's fatherly heart.
Mingzhu, however, believed that it was he who had subtly encouraged Suo'etu to interfere in the sacrificial ceremony at the Hall of Offerings, which made Kangxi dislike Yinreng.
Without Songgotu, Nalan Mingzhu would be the most powerful minister in the Qing Dynasty, able to walk around arrogantly.
Mingzhu, who was already inferior to Suo'etu, became so ecstatic that he did one thing after another that was worse than the last.
For some reason, Suo'etu, who was retired at home, received many rewards from Emperor Kangxi.
Only through comparison can we see the difference; Suo'etu is indeed much more reliable than Mingzhu.
The consequence of Mingzhu's arrogance was that, two months after his wife went to the palace and confirmed with Consort Hui that everything was alright, he was reprimanded by Emperor Kangxi in court.
This was clearly just the beginning. Kangxi, who had no intention of giving Yinqi a chance, would never allow his court officials to favor his eldest son.
In the past, Suo'etu and Mingzhu suppressed each other, occasionally elevating Yinti and tempering Yinreng's temperament. But allowing Mingzhu to become the sole ruler was absolutely impossible.
Mingzhu was unaware that he was beginning to suffer the consequences. Even after being reprimanded by Kangxi, he remained incorrigible and used Yinti's name to form cliques for himself.
The techniques and methods were recorded by Kangxi and explained to Yinreng one by one.
I reckon that once everything is out in the open, Mingzhu won't even need a trial; she can just go and collect her charges and go to jail.
There were only so many things to discuss in the court; anything too troublesome was not something Yinreng would discuss with Tong Wanyan.
Tong Wanyan never imagined she could become an advisor to the crown prince; she simply didn't have that ability.
Even Shi Xiuzhu, who surpasses countless men in the world, merely fulfills her duties as Crown Princess for Yinreng, occasionally offering unrelated suggestions. As for anything too serious, her understanding of the current court situation is ultimately insufficient to provide the most accurate advice.
With Emperor Kangxi personally guiding him, and veteran officials like Tong Guogang, Shi Wenbing, and Suo'etu who had served three reigns imparting their knowledge and answering his questions, Yinreng had always been talented in politics, so there was no need to worry.
With the people's support, the position of Crown Prince is as secure as a rock.
In the same year, Fahai passed the imperial examination and became a Jinshi, ranking fourth in the palace examination, just below the first class. At this time, he was only twenty-three years old, truly a prodigy.
After passing the imperial examination, Fahai was selected to become a probationary official.
Among the Manchus, those who could excel in the imperial examinations and achieve such great success at a young age were truly few and far between.
In particular, Fahai was a member of the Tong family and Kangxi's cousin. This further proves that Kangxi's favoritism towards his maternal clan was not wrong. He was not a foolish or biased emperor!
Fahai, who had brought honor to Emperor Kangxi, was granted the position of a member of the Southern Study, thus beginning his official career.
When Orondai learned of this in Fuzhou, he sent a gift back through someone, which flattered Fahai and made him even more diligent in his work. His seriousness and reluctance to make mistakes naturally did not disappoint Emperor Kangxi, who was secretly observing him.
Good things always get better and better. Fahai's wife was also found to be pregnant, and the palace was sure to give her a round of rewards.
Following the brothers Tong Qinian and Tong Ruita, Fahai became the new emperor's favorite minister.
Out of gratitude for past favors, Fahai asked his wife to accompany Tong Fujin to the palace.
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