Emperor Kangxi was very satisfied with Yinreng's performance this time.
His decisiveness and meticulousness impressed Emperor Kangxi. It was clear that he hadn't experienced these things before, and they needed to be given more opportunities to hone their skills.
Originally, he only intended to provide him with a little help, leaving everything else to him on his own. However, he delivered such a remarkable performance, and his concern for the princesses greatly pleased Emperor Kangxi. This was the kind of magnanimity that the crown prince of the Qing Dynasty should possess, as the royal children are all one family.
Emperor Kangxi, who originally thought Yinreng was too young, decided to bring him out to train, and also Yinzhi. As for the training place, he had already found one. Since they were too young to hold formal official positions, he would let them learn something from the ministers or vice ministers of the five ministries.
This placed even higher demands on the number of people living in the houses, because they not only had to balance their studies, but also had to withstand the tests from the ministers or vice ministers.
However, neither Yinqi nor Yinreng had any objections. Although the princes were still young and had not yet formed a power struggle, getting to know the officials earlier and learning more about them earlier gave them an advantage. This is why the older princes were always more at ease than the younger ones.
Yinzhi should have been happy that his father valued him, but he was unhappy when he thought that Yinreng had quietly carried out a big deal.
Why him of all people?
When did the second son become so calculating! He quietly gained the favor of the Khan, leaving the other one behind!
After this incident, Yinzhi also heard his mother tell him how important this matter was.
Firstly, the princes who had daughters in their families had all received favors from the Crown Prince. Whether they were married or unmarried, they all thoroughly investigated the nannies around them and uncovered several who harbored disloyal intentions.
Even the princesses who had married, and some of the princesses who held high positions in Mongolia, had to look at Yinreng differently—not all princes could notice this. At such a young age, he was so concerned about the princesses of the Qing Dynasty. How could such a broad vision not attract attention?
If he could gain the power of a prince, plus the power of the Mongols, wouldn't he be able to rebel against the heavens?!
What Yinreng offended was merely the Imperial Household Department's goodwill and his relationship with those few bondservant families!
Those bondservantes were just servants of the Aisin Gioro family; it didn't matter whether they were offended or not!
In any case, if one powerful family falls, another will naturally take its place.
The undercurrents within this are no less intense than the power struggles between large families!
As long as the Crown Prince remains the Crown Prince, those bondservant families will not dare to act rashly or create any obstacles. Gaining the Emperor's favor is the most tangible guarantee of success!
Everyone thought the same thing and maintained a wait-and-see attitude, but Consort De, Uya, was now like an ant on a hot pan.
Just because his father was the former head of the Imperial Household Department, he was implicated in this matter and lost all his official position.
Not only that, but it could also involve the lives of my nephew and brothers.
Amar is already the highest-ranking official in the family. If he were to give up now, his family might very well decline.
Uya was originally a palace maid. She served Consort Tongjia in Chengqian Palace and later gained Consort Tongjia's favor, who thought she was someone who could be given important responsibilities.
Consort Tongjia pushed her onto Emperor Kangxi's bed, which led to her being promoted to the rank of concubine. In addition, she gave birth to the fourth prince, which gave her her current status!
That's how the bright moon came to be...
However, her greatest reliance was her own Amak, even though the position of the head of the Imperial Household Department was not conspicuous at all, and in the eyes of many people, he was just a servant.
But no one knew better than her how much influence such an official could have in the palace!
The reason he repeatedly won the Emperor's favor was precisely because of his connections within the Imperial Household Department, which allowed him to obtain information about the Emperor's preferences.
In addition, she has such delicate skin now. Even during the years she was a palace maid, she didn't do much work. Isn't that all because of the convenience brought by her father's status?
If her father lost power and the Uya clan completely declined, then she would truly become a palace maid who could be bullied by everyone!
“My lady, with your current favor and the Emperor’s favor, you could plead for the Master…” These words came from the nanny who had always been by Wuya’s side. She had received a great deal of kindness from the Wuya family and naturally favored her own family.
Uya nodded hastily. Even though she wasn't very confident, she had no choice but to try anything. Her father had ended up in such a state, and as his daughter, she couldn't just stand by and watch him die!
The two then enthusiastically discussed how to summon Emperor Kangxi and bring up the matter.
Meanwhile, the taciturn palace maid standing on the other side suddenly spoke up, “My lady, please reconsider this matter! It is of great importance. Not only is the Empress Dowager very concerned, but even the princes outside the palace are watching closely. If you plead for the chief eunuch at this time, you might become the target of everyone's criticism… Although the imperial court and the inner palace are supposed to be separate, there are no secrets that stay hidden forever. Moreover, there are people watching this matter everywhere, inside and outside the palace! I am willing to believe that my master is innocent, but this matter needs to be investigated… The Emperor is currently very angry…” She paused, then raised her head and cautiously glanced at Consort De.
At the same time, she shrank her shoulders when she met the gaze of the old woman beside her.
Consort De hesitated. Ultimately, the status and favor she had accumulated over the years were more important. If she were to be harmed because of her father, it would be a double loss!
The old woman was anxious. She came from the Wuya family, and compared to Lady Wuya, she was more inclined to side with Lord Wuya. Moreover, she knew that only when the Wuya family prospered could Lady Wuya prosper; otherwise, wouldn't all the connections she had built in the palace over the years have been wasted?
She glared fiercely at the palace maid. This Peach Blossom only knew how to ruin her plans and do the opposite of her every day!
Consort De was oblivious to the subtle tension between the two; she was still lost in her own thoughts, agonizing over what to do about the situation.
Peach Blossom gritted her teeth and continued, finally delivering a powerful dose of medicine that completely changed Consort De's mind. "In His Majesty's eyes, you are the most radiant person, his savior, never causing him any trouble. His Majesty once said that his worries vanish whenever he comes here... We must follow His Majesty's wishes in this matter, and we cannot let all of Consort De's efforts over the years go to waste!"
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