The days passed by in a daze, and before long it was the New Year again.
Yinreng's generation and the younger generation of children received many rewards from Emperor Kangxi and the Empress Dowager, and their pockets were bulging.
During the New Year's Eve banquet, Emperor Kangxi noticed that his first few sons had children, and he couldn't help but mention the seventh and eighth princes, who were eligible for marriage.
Yinyou was indifferent to his marriage. After all, he was just a cripple, and at best, he could only be a leisurely prince. Besides, he wasn't particularly talented, and he probably wouldn't even make it to the position of prince.
Therefore, whatever Emperor Kangxi chose for him, he would kowtow and express his gratitude without ever saying a word.
Yinyou was obedient, and Kangxi, seeing his honest and simple nature, felt that he had neglected this son over the years, so he ordered the Imperial Household Department to properly arrange Yinyou's wedding.
"Father, the princess of Prince An's mansion has reached marriageable age. Why not let Eighth Brother and Seventh Brother get married together? It would be a double celebration," Yinreng said after Kangxi had finished praising Yinyou.
Yinzhi's expression changed instantly. After entering the court, he had been scheming and maneuvering, all in an effort to become the most favored prince.
Even if he couldn't compare to Yinreng and Yinti, he still aspired to be a son favored by Emperor Kangxi, just like Yinzhen.
What does Yinreng mean by saying this? He actually wants to hold a wedding with that cripple, the seventh prince, and even benefit from his fame. This is utterly disgraceful.
Yinzhi was seething with hatred for Yinreng, but on the surface he was respectful and innocent, saying, "It's easy for the Imperial Household Department to be flustered when it's handling two imperial princes' weddings at the same time. I'm younger than Seventh Brother, so it's better to wait another year or two before getting married."
With a serious face, Yinzhen sat down next to Yinreng and said to Yinsi, "Eighth Brother, you're mistaken. The Imperial Household Department has always been capable, and they've been handling the Emperor's weddings for several years now, so they're quite experienced. Besides, while you can wait, the Princess of Prince An's Mansion might not be able to. A woman's prime is short, and I've heard that the Princess of Prince An's Mansion has been frequently visiting the palace lately, and you've been going to Prince An's Mansion quite often too. Since you like each other, why drag it out?"
“That’s right. I’m not saying this to criticize you, but the girl you like should be married into the family as soon as possible. What’s the point of always running around to other people’s homes? People outside are saying that the Prince An’s family has picked up a good grandson-in-law. I don’t like hearing that.” Yinti interjected.
If it were just one person saying it, would Emperor Kangxi not take it seriously?
Coincidentally, his three most beloved and valued sons all spoke cryptically about Yinzhi's marriage, which inevitably made Kangxi suspicious.
Emperor Kangxi looked down on none of the people from the Prince An's mansion.
Thinking back to Yinzhi's usual supposedly courteous and respectful behavior, which seemed like he was trying to curry favor with those ministers and dared not offend them, Kangxi's face darkened.
Fortunately, it was New Year's Eve banquet; otherwise, Yinzhi would have been in for a scolding and stern rebuke from Emperor Kangxi.
The prince of Aisin Gioro had actually stooped to currying favor with the ministers; such a spineless person was beneath Emperor Kangxi's notice.
Manchus are fundamentally different from Han Chinese; Emperor Kangxi was unwilling to truly value his important ministers.
There is a distinction between the noble and the lowly; he is an emperor and will never be controlled by others.
Yinzhi watched Kangxi's expression nervously, and when he saw that something was wrong with Kangxi's expression, his heart pounded like a drum.
"Father, I am still young and have just entered the court. I am very busy with many things. I am worried that getting married at this time will affect the administration of state affairs." Yinzhi explained to Kangxi with a pure expression, and there was indeed the naivety of a young man in his eyes.
Kangxi held his wine cup in silence for a moment before saying, "Since you can't handle it, let Yinzhen help you. Your marriage to Lady Guoluo will be scheduled two months after Yinyou's. I still remember the two auspicious days we chose for Yinyou back then."
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