Consort Hui was happily packing her things in Yanxi Palace, intending to make sure Baoqing was comfortable and at ease when he returned. However, she had no idea that Baoqing would not be able to stay in Yanxi Palace after his return, because he was already six years old (by the traditional Chinese age reckoning).
At this age, one should be studying in the study, but staying overnight occasionally is acceptable.
Meanwhile, Baoqing, who was staying at Nalan Mingzhu's residence, knew that he could return to the palace the next day and see his father and mother.
The little boy was still very happy, even though he rarely saw his mother. Only during festivals, when Nalan Mingzhu took him to the palace for banquets, would Consort Hui and he would secretly meet.
I don't know if it's because I didn't have my mother by my side when I was young, but even though I've only met her a few times, I still have a deep affection for her.
P.S.: The author researched the relationship between Consort Hui of Emperor Kangxi and Nalan Mingzhu. Some accounts suggest they were cousins, while others suggest no relation at all. However, the two were somewhat related in the historical records of the Kangxi Dynasty. Therefore, the author has created the premise that they were related, also foreshadowing Mingzhu's later support for the First Prince. To reiterate, the author only did a quick search on Baidu and did not consult any historical records. Those who are nitpicking and don't like reading this, please leave. This is just a novel; please don't take it too seriously. (?′ω`?)
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Nalan Mingzhu Mansion
Baoqing looked at Nalan Mingzhu: "Uncle, will I be able to enter the palace tomorrow and see Father Emperor and Mother?"
Nalan Mingzhu: "Yes, tomorrow the prince will be able to enter the palace and see the Emperor and Consort Hui."
The author apologizes: I forgot about Prince Yinzhi before, and only remembered him when I was writing about establishing the crown prince. I'm sorry, it wasn't intentional. I don't know how I forgot about him (?_?).
And the Crown Prince I wrote about before, he wasn't the Second Prince yet, he should have been the Seventh Prince, because Kangxi hadn't yet re-ordered the order of seniority, so the author directly wrote him as the Second Prince, which is something those authors who are so good at writing children never expected (?_?).
I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, please forgive me (?_?). I will definitely think twice before writing in the future.
Baoqing: "Uncle, do you think Father and Mother will like me? I've hardly ever seen them or spoken to them."
Nalan Mingzhu said, "Of course the Emperor and Consort Hui would like the prince. Who wouldn't like their own child?"
Baoqing said, "That's good. I haven't seen my father and mother for a long time. They must miss me. I miss them too."
Nalan Mingzhu said, "Yes, you see, you miss your mother and mother, so your mother and mother must miss you too."
Nalan Mingzhu said, "You can enter the palace tomorrow. When you see the Emperor and Consort Hui, you'll know how much your mother misses you."
Nalan Mingzhu said, "Brother, go to sleep now. We'll be going to the palace first thing tomorrow morning."
"If I don't sleep well, how will I be able to see the Emperor and Consort Hui tomorrow?"
Yinzhi said, "Uncle is right. I'm going to sleep now, and I can see Father and Mother tomorrow."
After saying that, the little dumpling ran to his bedroom and had the palace maid help him to sleep.
That night, the little boy had a dream in which he saw his father and mother, and they treated him so well. It was wonderful; he could see them the next day.
The next day, after Mingzhu finished court, he saw that Baoqing had already packed up and was waiting for Mingzhu to take him into the palace.
Baoqing said, "Uncle, you're finally back! I got up really early today and got all ready, just waiting for you to come back and take me to the palace."
Nalan Mingzhu: "Has the prince had breakfast yet?"
Bao Qing replied, "Um...not yet."
The little dumpling was thinking about going to the palace as soon as she woke up in the morning, so she didn't have time to eat breakfast.
Nalan Mingzhu said, "Prince, let me have breakfast with you before you go to the palace. Otherwise, you'll definitely be hungry by your afternoon nap, and if you don't behave well in front of the Emperor, then..."
Upon hearing this, Baoqing knew he couldn't possibly misbehave in front of his father, the Emperor. This was his first formal meeting with the Emperor, so he had to make a good impression. He quickly pulled Nalan Mingzhu along, saying, "Come on, Uncle, let's go eat. I want to eat my fill so I can perform well after the Qing Palace meeting."
Nalan Mingzhu said, "That's right. This servant will accompany you to breakfast now."
PS: Actually, Mingzhu supported the First Prince for this reason. When Yinzhi was born, he lived in his residence for a few years, so there was still some affection between them. This made it easier for him to continue supporting him later on. In addition, the kinship made the relationship even more solid.
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After the two finished their meal, they took a carriage to the palace.
Emperor Kangxi had been waiting for this, and now he was the eldest son in name only.
After the court session and breakfast, I would review memorials in the Former Qing Palace. Once Baoqing entered, I could see him immediately.
Sure enough, Baoqing had already entered before noon.
The advisor entered and reported, "Your Majesty, Lord Nalan requests an audience."
Upon hearing what the advisor Xing said, Emperor Kangxi knew what was going on. "Let him in quickly."
Emperor Kangxi was also a little excited. After all, he had only met this child a few times, and he was afraid that he would not be close to the child. At this time, Emperor Kangxi did not have many sons, and he cherished each of them.
Nalan Mingzhu entered with Baoqing and immediately bowed, saying, "This servant greets Your Majesty."
Baoqing was also taught how to greet the emperor.
Seeing his uncle bow, he immediately bowed to Kangxi as well, saying, "Your subject greets Your Majesty."
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