Yinreng spared Longkodo because Tong Wanyan had gained many benefits from this matter.
Of course, it cannot be denied that this is all he can do.
Everything in excess is as bad as deficiency, and Yinreng knew very well how to cross the line with Kangxi and his ministers.
The situation with the Tong family, however, is far from over and is becoming increasingly difficult.
Because Longkodo's father-in-law, with a knife to his neck, tearfully gave away his concubine, whom he had only recently acquired, to him.
Li Si'er still entered the Tong family and became Longkodo's beloved daughter.
Holding the Crown Princess's imperial edict and with the support of her parents-in-law, Lady Jue Luo was not intimidated at all and forced Li Si'er to perform the concubine's rites for her.
Longkodo knew he had gone too far, and his position had been revoked by Emperor Kangxi. He was now reflecting on his actions behind closed doors in his residence, no longer daring to be arrogant.
Li Si'er, who thought he could be bossy after entering the house, became docile for a while without Longkodo's support.
In any case, Longkodo treated her well, providing her with better food, clothing, and other necessities than her former mistress had ever done, which made her happy.
In July, Emperor Kangxi accompanied the Empress Dowager to the Rehe Imperial Palace for summer retreat. Because Longkodo had caused chaos at the Duke of Tong's residence, the Empress Dowager brought Princess Wenxian, who was married to the grandson of Tong Guowei, to stay with them.
Princess Wenxian, who was raised in Ning Shou Palace, had a deep affection for the Empress Dowager.
Overjoyed to be able to go to the Rehe Imperial Palace with the Empress Dowager, she abandoned her husband, Shun'an Yan, packed her things, and bid farewell to the capital.
Princess Wenxian and her husband had a very good relationship; they were a truly well-matched couple. This was true in terms of family background, talent, temperament, and even appearance.
This perfect marriage is the ideal marriage that countless women envy.
However, fate is cruel to beautiful women. Princess Wenxian had a marriage that other princesses envied, but like most Qing princesses who married into Mongolia, she died young.
Princess Wenxian died of heatstroke on her way to the Rehe Imperial Palace to escape the summer heat.
Just over ten days ago, she was a lively and cheerful girl, looking forward to the leisurely comfort of the imperial palace. Who knew that she would be gone before she even arrived at the palace?
Emperor Kangxi, who had already moved into the Rehe Imperial Palace, was unable to eat lunch after learning of Princess Wenxian's death.
"Wenxian was raised by the Empress Dowager since childhood. The Empress Dowager must be extremely saddened." Kangxi was heartbroken by the death of his beloved daughter and worried that the Empress Dowager, being old, would not be able to bear this change.
"Prepare the horses, I will go to fetch the Empress Dowager," Kangxi decided.
The Empress Dowager's carriage was already very close to the Rehe Imperial Palace. However, out of concern for Princess Wenxian, a group of people remained stationed in place.
When Kangxi saw the Empress Dowager, she was stunned, tears streaming down her face, her expression full of regret.
"Empress Dowager." Kangxi knelt down, rested his face on the Empress Dowager's knee, and called out softly.
The Empress Dowager said, "Your Majesty, I am so sorry."
"This was Wenxian's fate, and it had nothing to do with Your Majesty. Now that Wenxian is gone, Your Majesty must take good care of yourself. I will dine with you," Kangxi comforted the Empress Dowager.
At her age, the Empress Dowager had seen many deaths and was not so devastated as to be completely broken down, but she was indeed filled with grief.
She couldn't bear to see Kangxi worry about her, and after hearing from Liang Jiugong that Kangxi had only eaten one bite of food before rushing over on horseback.
"The emperor should also take care of his health," the Empress Dowager said.
After having dinner with the Empress Dowager, Kangxi went to see Princess Wenxian's coffin and remained silent for a long time.
It wasn't until Liang Jiugong couldn't help but step forward and say, "Your Majesty, please take care of your grief. The princess is filial and would certainly not want to see you and the Empress Dowager so heartbroken."
"Wenxian, he was a good boy. What a pity." Kangxi choked up, unable to speak.
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