Never before had Yinti praised Yinreng so sincerely, as if he wanted to shower him with compliments.
Kangxi was very happy to hear this, but he became even more determined not to let Yinzhi hold Yinreng back.
“Yinzhi has been skilled in both literature and martial arts since childhood, and he often goes to the military camp with you. It’s good for him to toughen up his mind in the military camp,” Kangxi decided.
Yinti couldn't refuse again, otherwise it would seem like he didn't love his younger brother.
"Your son obeys. Father, please rest assured, my third brother will surely reform himself," Yinti said.
Yin Zhi nodded along beside him like a chick pecking at rice.
"It would be best to practice more, so as not to let him have too much energy," Kangxi said meaningfully.
Yinzhi lowered his head in shame, not daring to refute Kangxi as he had in front of Yinti.
"We understand, sons Yinti and Yinzhi said at the same time."
"Alright, go see your mother. There's no need to mention Li Jia's matter again. Not many people know about it. I'll let it go for you this time. If this happens again, you'll be sent to the beekeeping alley," Kangxi warned in his final words.
Once he went to the beekeeping alley, Yinzhi's life as a prince was over.
He nervously replied, "Your son will never do it again. Your son takes his leave."
Having received Kangxi's permission, Yinzhi hurried away, not daring to linger any longer.
Don't think that just because Kangxi didn't beat or scold him, he escaped unscathed. He saw the look of disgust and abandonment in his father's eyes, which terrified him.
The Emperor's favor is the foundation upon which everyone stands.
Yinzhi ran to Consort Rong and cried, while Yinti remained standing there.
Perhaps because he had left Yinti with a mess, Kangxi's attitude towards him was much better than before, as gentle as a spring breeze.
"If Yinzhi really can't be taught well, you can keep an eye on him. After his wedding, I won't interfere with him anymore." Kangxi gave Yinti a heads-up, so that Yinti wouldn't get his priorities mixed up because of Yinzhi.
“Third brother is Father Emperor’s son, he certainly won’t let Father Emperor down,” Yinti said.
"He has disappointed me many times. Yinzhen, you didn't mention Yinzhen to him, did you?" Kangxi asked.
Yinti said, "Third brother asked, but I didn't say anything. We are all brothers. Fourth brother's intentions are good, so why cause misunderstandings among brothers?"
"You are doing very well. You are broad-minded and love your younger brother. You are my eldest son, and my love for you is no less than that for Bao Cheng. You have never disappointed me. In the future, the Qing Dynasty will depend on you and Bao Cheng to protect it together," Kangxi said earnestly.
This was exactly what Yinqi wanted to hear; he desperately craved Kangxi's approval and attention.
"Your son will not disappoint Father Emperor. Your son will become Father Emperor's pride and the guardian of the Qing Dynasty," Yinqi said firmly.
Consort Rong, who hadn't seen her son for several days, was heartbroken to see him again, his face covered in tears.
"Yinzhi, what's wrong?" Consort Rong asked worriedly, pulling Yinzhi into her arms.
After sobbing for a while, Yin Zhi told Consort Rong everything.
Upon hearing this, Consort Rong was caught in a dilemma, unsure whether to hit her or scold her.
It was because of her humble family background and lack of favor that Yin Zhi's personality became somewhat distorted.
“You have angered the Crown Prince time and time again. How can your Emperor father still favor you? Look at the Fourth Prince. His birth mother dislikes him, and his adoptive mother has passed away. He should have been ignored and forgotten among the princes, but because the Crown Prince values him, the Emperor dotes on him. You are only a few months apart in age from him, so the competition is the fiercest. You absolutely cannot make any mistakes.” Consort Rong saw things very clearly.
Yinzhi said unwillingly, "I am not willing to be subservient to the Crown Prince. Last time, Mother said that the Crown Prince looked down on you. If the Crown Prince does not respect you, how can I try to please him? I cannot do such a thing."
Consort Rong secretly regretted that she shouldn't have told Yin Zhi everything.
"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. Your mother will take you to apologize to the Crown Prince. They're all family, once you apologize, this matter will be over," said Consort Rong.
Consort Rong's idea is correct; it is the proper course of action.
However, coming from a humble background, her perspective and conduct were inferior to those of noble ladies from aristocratic families. Even after living in the palace for more than ten years, she still couldn't shake off the bad habits she had developed.
She hurriedly took Yinzhi to Yuqing Palace without presenting a visiting card in advance, and asked if Yuqing Palace was convenient for receiving guests.
As a result, she was naturally turned away.
It wasn't that Yinreng had a bad temper; it was just that Consort Rong's arrival was at an inopportune time.
After Emperor Kangxi ordered the execution of Lady Li Jia, Yinreng immediately began to deal with Consort Li.
Considering that Consort Rong was one of the three consorts, De Shun jogged over to explain to her.
Needless to say, the moment the name "Li Jia Shi" was uttered, Consort Rong understood.
Even the imperial concubine bestowed by the emperor was not spared. Consort Rong realized more deeply than Yin Zhi how great the anger that Kangxi was suppressing was.
The north courtyard of Yuqing Palace was completely surrounded by a circle of armored guards.
Consort Li, dressed in a silver-red cheongsam, knelt gracefully on the ground.
Facing the cold-faced Yinreng, she reached out and chose the arsenic.
"My lord, my life is lowly, and my death is not worth regretting. But I would like to ask, is it worth it?" Consort Li asked.
Yinreng ordered the other items that had been used to condemn someone to death to be taken back: "You may all leave."
"As the Crown Prince, I should have four secondary consorts and eight concubines. But now, there are only two secondary consorts in Yuqing Palace. You are smart and know that I will not let Yuqing Palace have only Xiao Yan. So, except when you first arrived at Yuqing Palace and did not know the proper etiquette to flatter and compete for favor, you have been very sensible ever since and never bothered Xiao Yan or tried to seduce me."
"That's why I tacitly allowed you to take charge and promoted your family as compensation. But since the Tang and Fan families were released from their bans, do you really think you can hide your interactions from me?"
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