If Prince Cheng knows how painful it is, then how about Yinxiang, who has just experienced the pain of losing his mother and now suffers from his close brother's failure to observe filial piety? Wouldn't he also feel pain?
The anger in Kangxi's heart was quenched by Prince Cheng's apology.
"You are ignorant and disrespectful to your parents! How could I have such a stupid and dull son like you!" Kangxi paced around in circles, still unable to calm down.
Enraged, he kicked Prince Cheng in the left shoulder.
Prince Cheng grunted and knelt down again, supporting himself on his elbows.
After Kangxi kicked the man, he didn't look at him again.
Seeing Yinxiang kneeling on the ground, his eyes filled with filial piety and sorrow, he knew that he would have to severely punish Prince Cheng today.
Otherwise, how could I face the child Thirteen, and how could I face Consort Min?
Since neither side is the son they intend to install in the highest position, any punishment won't affect the overall situation.
"You all get up first, and let this unfilial son kneel," Kangxi said to Yinreng.
Yinreng and the others obediently stood up, and Kangxi personally helped Yinxiang up and pulled him to sit beside him.
"I just praised the Crown Prince and Yinzhen for taking good care of you the other day, but seeing it with my own eyes, I still feel it's not enough. You've lost weight." Kangxi pinched Yinxiang's shoulder; it was too thin, just bones.
Yinxiang's pent-up grievances, which he had been holding back for so long, all turned into tears.
"Father, Third Brother, this is really going too far," Yinxiang said, feeling wronged.
"I know you've been wronged," Kangxi comforted him.
"Whatever my brother decides to do with me, I will accept it. I only beg you not to be too angry." After a long while, Prince Cheng finally spoke a sensible sentence.
Yinxiang lowered his eyes, pretending not to hear.
Yinreng said on behalf of Yinxiang, "What do you mean by 'the thirteenth brother punishes you'? You did something wrong and you deserve to be punished."
"Yes, yes, yes. The Crown Prince is right." Prince Cheng nodded vigorously.
He knelt alone, his round, shiny bald head glaringly conspicuous.
“Father, I humbly request permission to go to Consort Min to apologize and express my remorse. I beg you to issue an edict to punish me,” Prince Cheng said respectfully.
Kangxi gave him a deep look and said in a deep voice, "The mourning period for Consort Min is not yet one hundred days. Prince Cheng, Yinzhi, shaved his head without seeking an imperial decree. This is extremely disrespectful. He is to be imprisoned in the Imperial Clan Court and severely punished. The officials in charge of the Prince's affairs and the chief secretary of the Prince's residence failed to offer any advice, which is extremely despicable. They are to be arrested and severely punished."
The punishment was severe; Yinzhi's title of Prince, which he had only held for a few days, was gone just like that.
However, Yin Zhi, feeling completely at ease, kowtowed and accepted the imperial decree.
This was his fault to begin with, and the fact that Father Emperor is willing to punish him means that he has forgiven him.
After returning to Yuqing Palace, Yinreng drank a cup of tea in the South Garden and sighed as he told Tong Wanyan about Yinzhi's demotion.
Tong Wanyan held a cup of tea, listening and drinking at the same time, occasionally eating a few bites of snacks.
When you hear something tense, put your teacup aside.
I thought this matter would pass smoothly, but it has taken a turn for the worse.
Major events are inevitable, so will the future deposed crown prince also be something that cannot be avoided?
Tong Wanyan frowned unconsciously, and Yinreng, unaware of the reason, assumed she was worried about the Third Prince's wife.
“This matter will be over once the punishment is done. He still has the position of Beile, and he will be promoted back sooner or later. We need to vent Thirteenth Brother's anger and teach him a lesson.” Yinreng reached out and smoothed her brow.
He chuckled and rested his chin on his hand: "Even when my Xiao Yan frowns, she's beautiful. Even Xi Shi holding her heart wouldn't compare to you."
"However, I don't want to see you frowning and unhappy. My little Yan should be happy. I will take care of everything for you."
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