The Prince Zhi moved the First Princess Consort, but his true colors were revealed again in no time.
"Fujin, how exactly did you get tricked by the Crown Prince's concubine? She's a very mysterious person, and she seems to be particularly attractive to women. Consort Yi is close to her, and her third and fourth sister-in-laws also show her exceptional respect."
"What's most strange is that the Crown Princess is genuinely good to her. I've never seen a principal wife treat a favored concubine like that. Putting aside the competition for the Crown Prince's favor, is the Crown Princess really willing to watch Hongzhao occupy the position of the invisible Crown Prince?"
The thing that Prince Zhi loved to do most in front of his primary wife was to talk nonsense.
The First Princess's expression, which had just softened, immediately turned fierce again.
She slapped Prince Zhi on the back, making him jump up in pain and hit his head on the roof of the carriage.
The coachman, sitting outside driving the carriage, was filled with anxiety, wondering what his two masters were doing inside, making such a commotion.
"You spend all day holding Hongyu, how come you don't remember any of the kindness that Consort Tong has shown you?" said the First Consort.
Prince Zhi pouted: "I remember the prescription her family sent. But, my dear wife, you can't just remember the Tong family. Without my help, you can't give birth to our son just by relying on the prescription."
Listen to what they're saying, they really need to be taught a lesson.
The First Princess glared at him: "So, according to you, Hongyu was born to me? If that's the case, then go back to the palace now and inform Father Emperor to change Hongyu's surname to Irgen Gioro."
"No need for that. Good Princess Consort, tell me how you were lured away. Before entering the palace, we agreed not to listen to the people from Yuqing Palace and to leave after picking up Father Emperor." Prince Zhi was itching with curiosity.
"She gave me a slimming recipe." The First Princess said gratefully, "Consort Tong always helps me in my time of need, and I will remember her kindness."
“Then I will remember that for you. If you ask me, your current plump figure is quite beautiful. There’s really no need for you to take medicine anymore. All medicine has some toxicity, and the medicine I’ve been brewing over the years has practically turned your house into a medicine shrine,” said Prince Zhi.
The First Princess gave him a disapproving look: "You don't understand women's minds."
Thinking that Prince Zhi also felt sorry for her, the First Princess said gently, "Although it is a slimming recipe, it is also a health-preserving recipe. I know what I'm doing."
"That's good. I still want to spend a long and happy life with you. The night you gave birth to Hongyu, I dreamed that you died from massive bleeding, and even calling the imperial physician was too late. Even now, I still wake up in the middle of the night to check if you are still warm." Prince Zhi still feels lingering fear whenever he recalls that vivid dream.
The First Princess lowered her eyes and placed her hand on the back of Prince Zhi's hand: "Actually, I've also dreamed about it. Buddha spoke of three thousand great worlds, perhaps that's another world, my fate."
“I can’t control other worlds, I only care about you,” Prince Zhi said domineeringly.
The First Princess smiled gently: "Then, may I ask what the Crown Prince wants with you? It can't be anything good, can it? Otherwise, there would be no need for Consort Tong to send me away first."
Prince Zhi lowered his head in embarrassment; he didn't want to speak.
"It's a good thing, though. It's still uncertain, things might change. I'll explain it to the Princess Consort once it's settled in a few days." Prince Zhi still held a sliver of hope.
Emperor Kangxi's establishment of the Coastal Defense Corps clearly demonstrated his emphasis on coastal defense, his commitment to protecting maritime trade, and his proactive measures to guard against external threats.
Whoever controls such a promising department will undoubtedly hold a pivotal position in the government for decades to come.
There are many lazy descendants in the Aisin Gioro family, but there are also many ambitious ones. It's not necessarily the case that he has to take the lead.
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