“It was indeed Prince An’s doing.” Shi Xiuzhu’s impression of Yinzhi was not very good.
Yinreng gave a knowing sneer: "I knew what he was thinking all along. He's just unwilling to accept defeat, and with someone egging him on, that little flame will burn out quickly. If it were all my brothers fighting tooth and nail, I could at least have a worthy opponent. But this greenhorn is jumping around in front of me, and I find him annoying."
"I know the Crown Prince is proud and looks down on ordinary people. But a thousand-mile dike can be breached by an ant hole. If even ants can do this, how much more so the Eighth Prince? After all, he is your brother. There are some people outside who want to take risks to gain great wealth and status, and they will always come up with all sorts of dirty tricks." Shi Xiuzhu said this with great disdain.
There are always some people in the court who are eager to seize power and profit, and who don't think about the welfare of the people, but only know how to exploit the merits of those who followed the emperor.
Tong Wanyan sat on a stool, holding a stack of peeled pine nuts, and she and Hongsheng each ate a handful.
"Actually, Father Emperor did mention making Hongzhao the Crown Prince." Tong Wanyan said casually, munching on pine nuts, as if she were just saying how nice the weather was today.
Shi Xiuzhu and Yinreng immediately looked at her, their faces filled with worry.
Tong Wanyan remained calm: "My father told me about it, and I refused. Later, he spoke to my father again. My father said that children and grandchildren have their own blessings, and there is no need to make arrangements in advance. If Hongzhao is truly suitable for that position, he will naturally be able to sit on it. If he is not suitable, there is no point in making him the Crown Prince now."
"Father also said that the reason for appointing the Crown Prince was to stabilize the court and the hearts of the people. Although the Crown Prince enjoys glory, pressure and danger also accompany him. Over the years, what others see as a life of prosperity is actually only known to the Crown Prince himself. These words brought tears to Father's eyes," Tong Wanyan said.
Yinreng scratched his head, feeling rather embarrassed: "How could I not know about this? Actually, I'm doing quite well. I have the same allowance as Father Emperor in everything. Isn't it this honor that makes my eldest son and the others envious?"
Tong Wanyan poured the remaining pine nuts in her hand into Yinreng's hand, leaving them for him to eat.
“Everywhere he goes, people scheme against him. He grew up without a mother. What’s so good about him?” Tong Wanyan couldn’t help but feel sorry for Yinreng when she thought of how he looked when she first met him.
It's true that I was full of vigor and high spirits, but it's also true that I was lonely and isolated.
Shi Xiuzhu covered his teeth, feeling a sharp pain.
They were supposed to be here to discuss serious matters, but how did the tone suddenly change and turn into the couple pouring their hearts out to each other?
Yinreng felt very pleased with himself after receiving comfort from Tong Wanyan.
He subtly pushed his own son, Hongsheng, aside so as not to disturb his closeness with Xiaoyan.
Since there were still outsiders present, the two exchanged a few words and then became serious again.
"This matter concerning the Crown Prince is indeed unnecessary. I have never considered it, and Hongzhao is not in the mood for it either. Since Lord Shi has sent a message to the Crown Princess, Father Emperor must know about it. I will go to the Qianqing Palace this afternoon to pay my respects to Father Emperor," Yinreng said smugly.
When it comes to filing complaints, no one in the entire palace can compare to him.
Even the whispers of the concubines in his ear were not as effective as him calling Kangxi "Father".
Shi Xiuzhu pouted: "How old is the young master? He always goes to his father when something happens."
After saying that, she raised an eyebrow at Tong Wanyan and said, still unwilling to give up, "Sister, I'm still more reliable. A fresh and beautiful cabbage should always be well-nurtured by our own family and not be allowed to be eaten."
Yinreng chuckled and forcefully pulled Tong Wanyan into his arms: "I am handsome, and Xiaoyan likes me just the way I am. Your jealousy, Crown Princess, is useless."
Tong Wanyan leaned against Yinreng's chest, and her hand inadvertently touched his abdominal muscles, which felt really nice.
"I'm very good, and I'm happy to be taken advantage of," Tong Wanyan said, indulging in male beauty.
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