Yinreng's analysis was very logical and reasonable, and Tong Wanyan knew exactly how intelligent Yinsi was.
A person who could almost bring down Yinzhen during the turbulent Kangxi era, and who was just one step away from reaching the top, was no ordinary person.
In terms of birth, Yinzhi was probably the lowest among Kangxi's sons. In terms of age, he didn't enter the court many years earlier than his older brothers, allowing them to establish a deep-rooted network of connections.
It's called the "wife-centric" family, which sounds nice, but it doesn't actually offer any real benefits.
He had nothing, yet he managed to scheme and obtain everything, and he also had the reputation of being a wise and virtuous king.
Tong Wanyan pondered deeply and said, "Let alone the royal family, even slightly wealthy families all have their own schemes. Everyone looks out for themselves, that's for sure. Yinzhi is capable, but my master is not an intolerant person. The fact that you are so wary of him and have to ask me to coax Xiao Jiu and Xiao Shi clearly means that Yinzhi has done something he shouldn't have."
"No one understands me better than Xiao Yan. A few years ago, because of Fourth Brother's dog, Ninth and Tenth Brothers kept their distance from Yinzhi. But these two never learn their lesson. As time went on, and Fourth Brother didn't spend much time with them, they actually forgot that Yinzhi was a wicked person back then. In less than a year, the Consort and Consort Yi didn't pay much attention to them, and now they've become like children with Yinzhi in their hearts again, ignoring even their own mother's scolding." Yinreng said this, truly admiring Yinzhi in his heart.
"Xiao Jiu and Xiao Shi were born with silver spoons in their mouths, and they have always been arrogant and spoiled in the palace. It is truly remarkable that Yinzhi was able to repair their relationship even when there was already a rift between them," Tong Wanyan said with admiration.
“If one’s heart is not upright, no matter how capable one is, one must be discarded,” Yinreng said.
"What exactly did Yinzhi do to make the master so wary?" Tong Wanyan asked curiously.
Yinreng spoke at length, but didn't get to the point at all.
The fact that they've kept it a secret makes people really curious.
Yinreng blushed slightly and turned his head away from Tong Wanyan's probing gaze.
In the end, he couldn't get through to it. He touched his nose and muttered, "Yin Si coaxed Xiao Jiu into letting his cousin enter the palace."
"The granddaughter of Prince An and the daughter of Heshuo Efu Mingshang?" Tong Wanyan asked.
Yinreng nodded with considerable shame.
Tong Wanyan was puzzled: "Father arranged their marriage a few years ago. The betrothed couple are related to the imperial family, so it would be very easy for them to enter the palace. Why do they have to follow Xiao Jiu's path?"
“If it’s truly to cultivate feelings, then it can be done openly. He is a prince, and Lady Guoluo comes from a noble family. This marriage was originally intended to appease Yue Le’s former subordinates. If the two of them can truly develop feelings for each other in the future, Father Emperor will be happy to see it happen and will not interfere.” Yinreng said, “He’s just trying to swindle money from Xiao Jiu.”
At this point, Yinreng became angry: "Yinsi is handsome and always knows how to be gentle and coaxing, and young girls love him that way. Guoluo is his fiancée, and with his gentleness, her heart is completely devoted to him. Xiao Jiu sees how well they get along and is foolishly happy for them, always giving Yinsi advice. What else can a man do to please a woman besides giving her gold and silver jewelry? Yinsi and Consort Liang are both poor, and they are reluctant to give away what Father Emperor bestows upon them. So, it's all up to Xiao Jiu to be their benefactor."
"I'm afraid it's not just that, is it?" Tong Wanyan tugged at Yinreng's braid: "When the master lived a life of luxury before, he gave away quite a lot of good things. Little Jiu has money, he can spend it however he wants, and since Consort Yi is in charge of his valuables, he won't lose much money."
Yinreng didn't understand. They were talking about Yinsi and Yintang, so how could he be involved?
When the topic of his youthful arrogance and extravagance came up, Yinreng fell silent.
He's gotten himself into trouble!
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