When Yinreng pulled Yinqi away, he glanced back at the Qianqing Palace not far away.
Arguing here is not a wise move.
What happened outside could not escape Emperor Kangxi's eyes and ears, or rather, what happened anywhere in the palace could not escape his notice; it was simply a matter of whether Emperor Kangxi wanted to know or not.
He felt displeased after hearing the report from the eunuch outside, as he hoped that his sons would all be kind and respectful to each other.
He was aware of the quarrels among the women in the palace, and he was used to their jealousy and tantrums. However, he couldn't let his son join in such factionalism!
They're still young now, but what will they be like when they grow up and have their own ideas?
They seemed so harmonious inside, but they started arguing as soon as they went outside.
She pretended to be well-behaved in front of him, but their relationship was actually not good.
Looking at him, his relationship with Prince Yu and his other brothers was relatively good. This was probably because when he was young, his father favored the eighth prince, making the rest of them seem like pitiful little kids, neglected and unimportant. That's why they were so united and had such good relationships!
Emperor Kangxi sighed inwardly.
These kids have all had it too easy; they're lacking in experience.
As the young eunuch recounted the argument between the princes, Emperor Kangxi turned his thumb ring.
He hadn't expected it to be because of a little girl.
He did not take his anger out on Jingrou.
I just think the eldest brother's personality is really awkward. Why does he have to make things difficult for that young girl?
"What's going on with Princess Jingrou and the others in the study?" Emperor Kangxi asked.
Liang Jiugong had been paying close attention to this matter. "Your Majesty, Princess Jingrou has a very good relationship with the princesses, and they get along very well in the study." Then, after a moment's hesitation, he brought up the incident where Yinqi went to the study to find Jingrou, which led several princes to follow him.
Emperor Kangxi raised an eyebrow. He hadn't expected this little girl to be so popular. Emperor Kangxi silently thought about Jingrou's appearance and nodded to himself. Such a little girl was indeed likable.
"It's understandable that the fifth brother went over there, after all, they are cousins. But why did the eldest brother and the others get involved?"
Liang Jiugong remained silent. He was always the most impartial before the Emperor, only stating what he saw without offering any opinions. He said what he should say and never mentioned what he shouldn't. He represented the Emperor's will.
"We mustn't let Prince An's granddaughter be bullied in the palace. Let's send the imperial edict to Prince An's residence today! We mustn't let the young lady suffer any injustice!"
What happens inside the palace may eventually reach Prince An's ears.
If he finds out that his son was making fun of a young girl, it won't have a good impact.
However, if it was just a joke, it could be taken as a joke. I didn't expect the fifth brother to react so strongly. He rarely has such a genuine personality.
That makes sense, considering there's a connection between them!
Emperor Kangxi waved to the eunuch beside him, then continued to work on the memorials he had prepared for the day. "Keep an eye on the study lately, and don't let those boys cause any trouble."
Emperor Kangxi paused, then suddenly remembered that the Crown Prince had always been at odds with the eldest son.
However, he is rather introverted and doesn't openly compete with others; it's usually the boss who initiates the provocations.
But why do I suddenly want to stand up for that young girl today?
Is it possible that the conflict between the two has intensified?
Emperor Kangxi frowned.
******
Jingrou was unaware of what happened at the Qianqing Palace.
After finishing her business for the day, she returned to Prince An's residence and finally received the imperial edict.
This time, she was led by Prince An and knelt at the very front—she was the main character, and she received the imperial edict from the eunuch who came from the palace.
A pair of small, delicate hands received the heavy, bright yellow imperial edict.
Prince An smiled and patted her head. From then on, she was no longer just Prince An's granddaughter, but also the Princess of Qixia County of the Qing Dynasty.
With this identity, his daughter will surely be able to live a more peaceful and joyful life.
The title "Qixia" was personally bestowed by Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang.
Hesheli was very satisfied. In the Qing Dynasty, it was rare to be granted the title of county princess. Generally, if it was a marriage alliance with Mongolia, the princess would be directly granted the title of princess.
However, Hesheli had seen it before. Because her father had made great contributions, but his official rank could not be promoted, he bestowed upon his daughter the honor of being a county princess.
Or it could be compensation offered to the woman because something happened.
To put it bluntly, a county princess may not sound as noble as a princess, but she only enjoys tangible benefits and does not have to bear the responsibility of marrying into Mongolia.
This is why Hesheli readily agreed.
"Next up is the Princess of Qixia County..." Hesheli smiled.
Jingrou threw herself into her arms.
What kind of blessing has he received in his life? What virtue or ability has he possessed to receive such loving family members who have given him the greatest protection and secured such shelter for him?
Jingrou's eyes welled up with tears.
******
Meanwhile, in faraway Sichuan.
Jingrou's second uncle, Ayuxi, had just been sent by the emperor from the dusty frontier to Sichuan to suppress a rebellion by a small ethnic group. He had just arrived, covered in dust from his journey, and without even tidying up his stubble, he went to the soldiers to retrieve his belongings.
Because of the bumpy ride and the twists and turns of the journey, he had just received a letter and a package from the capital.
Everyone in the military camp knew that their wise and mighty general would go to the capital to retrieve supplies every month.
No matter where he stayed, whether it was the cold and damp Sichuan or the frontier with its yellow sand, he never missed a month.
Although Ah Yu-seok is usually serious, this is when he is in the best mood.
So his adjutant, emboldened, came over to tease him, "General, another batch sent from the capital? Oh, is this a purse your wife sewed...?"
His adjutant was about to say a few flattering words, but when he saw the stitches on the purse, his voice caught in his throat, and he couldn't utter a word of praise.
Ah, how can I put it... even his old, blind mother couldn't make such an ugly purse! How could there be such a strangely shaped purse?
The stitches were really messy, and the bamboo embroidery on it was a bit blurry and unclear.
Ayu-seok glanced at him, then ignored him and opened the letter, reading it word by word. When he saw that his little niece had made him such a purse, his face softened.
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