After watching this good show, the three brothers quickly left, otherwise they would definitely be discovered by Lady Tongjia, and then they would be in big trouble.
After such a significant event, everyone suddenly realized that Zhao Jia, who seemed soft and cute, was not as easy to bully as she appeared. After that, whenever they saw her, they began to deliberately avoid her and dared not provoke her.
The events that occurred at Chuxiu Palace today were relayed to Consort Min by Lady Tongjia, making Consort Min even more satisfied with Lady Zhaojia, her ideal daughter-in-law.
As the imperial concubine selection was drawing to a close, Lady Tongjia subtly brought up the matter of Yinxiang's marriage to Emperor Kangxi. However, Emperor Kangxi did not say anything, only reassuring Lady Tongjia that he would choose a good one.
When the news reached Consort Min, she couldn't help but worry. Judging from the Emperor's attitude, did he disagree with bestowing Lady Zhaojia in marriage to her son?
Yinxiang also received this news from his mother. He felt a little bitter. Was he really not destined to be with that girl?
After the bitterness subsided, Yinxiang recalled the words his fourth sister-in-law had taught him when he was a child. Thinking of this, he regained his confidence and decided to fight for himself.
He grew up hanging out with his fourth, ninth, and tenth brothers, witnessing the loving relationship between his fourth brother and his wife, the devoted love between his ninth brother and his wife, and the bickering but loving relationship between his tenth brother and his wife. These three different ways of getting along were all equally deep and affectionate couples.
When he reached the age to get married, Yinxiang naturally hoped to meet a girl he liked.
And he did indeed meet her, but now he is told that he and that girl are not destined to be together. Yinxiang is unwilling to give up. He hopes that he can try his best and fight for a chance for himself.
Hall of Mental Cultivation in the Qianqing Palace
As Emperor Kangxi was reviewing memorials, Liang Jiugong stepped forward with his head bowed and reported that the Thirteenth Prince requested an audience.
Lifting his head from the heavy affairs of state, Kangxi asked with a puzzled look, "Oh! Why has Yinxiang come at this time?"
Thinking that this child had always been well-behaved and quiet, Kangxi assumed that he must have something to tell him, so he had Liang Jiugong summon him in.
Yinxiang waited at the door, his heart pounding with nervousness. It was the first time he had come alone to see his father, and his heart was pounding like a drum.
With Emperor Kangxi's permission, Liang Jiugong led the Thirteenth Prince into the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
As soon as he entered, Yinxiang knelt respectfully and said loudly, "Your subject pays respects to Father!"
Emperor Kangxi was in a fairly good mood at the moment. When his son greeted him, he raised his hand and asked with interest, "Get up. You have so much free time to come see your father today. Is there something you need?"
Yinxiang looked somewhat awkward, and hesitated for a long time before finally saying anything.
Seeing this, Kangxi was considerate enough to let Liang Jiugong lead the palace maids and eunuchs serving in the hall away. When only the father and son were left in the hall, he looked at his son and his eyes seemed to say, "There's no one here now, you can speak."
Yinxiang's awkwardness lessened somewhat. He encouraged himself and then, in one go, stated his request.
"Your Majesty, I have fallen in love with a beautiful young lady and would like to request Your Majesty's permission to marry her."
"Oh! Which family's daughter is so capable that she has won your favor?" Kangxi's words were devoid of any emotion, utterly indifferent.
But it was precisely the complete absence of emotion that terrified Yinxiang. A sense of imperial pressure weighed on his heart, making him increasingly nervous.
However, he did not back down. He bowed his head respectfully, but his words were very firm.
Yinxiang was afraid that Emperor Kangxi would blame Lady Zhaojia, so he said that it was all wishful thinking on his part that he had taken a liking to the girl, and that even if things didn't work out, it would be none of Lady Zhaojia's business.
“Father, I saw the portrait of Lady Zhaojia and fell in love with her at first sight. That’s why I wanted to ask you to grant me marriage. Please forgive my rashness, but I am truly sincere.”
Emperor Kangxi had already sat back on his dragon throne, looking down at his son with a scrutinizing gaze.
Of course, with his head down, Yinxiang couldn't see his father's gaze, but he could feel a burning gaze fixed on him, making him very flustered.
Kangxi looked at his son and remained silent for a long time, pondering whether the marriage was feasible.
Zhao Jia's father, Marhan, was a minister whom she had personally promoted. He was extremely loyal to her and was considered a member of the royalist faction.
Originally, Emperor Kangxi had other ideas about Yinxiang's marriage; he planned to bestow a woman from the Hesheli clan upon his son.
Yinxiang, along with the ninth and tenth princes, always followed the fourth prince, who was a staunch supporter of the crown prince and a wise assistant whom Kangxi was grooming for the crown prince.
Marrying Hesheli, who came from the Crown Prince's mother's family, to Yinxiang was also a political decision.
But now, Yinxiang's request to marry Lady Zhaojia has disrupted Kangxi's plans, and he now has to carefully consider whether or not he should agree to his son's wish.
There was no doubt about Marhan's loyalty to him, and Crown Prince Yinreng was the future heir apparent whom he had raised himself.
Kangxi thought about the state affairs, the Crown Prince, and Yinxiang's birth mother, Consort Min, Zhangjia. Finally, his gaze fell on his son kneeling at the bottom.
After a long while, Kangxi told himself, "So be it. Yinreng is the crown prince I chose myself. He will have to deal with these court officials sooner or later."
Moreover, Yinxiang had always followed his second brother Yinreng and wasn't the kind of child who had ambitions for the throne. Since it was rare for him to ask for anything, he should grant it. As the father, he shouldn't be so heartless.
After thinking it through, Kangxi said, "Since you like that Zhaojia woman so much, then I, as your father, will not interfere with your relationship. I will grant your wish and bestow that Zhaojia woman upon you in marriage!"
"Really? Father, you agree?" Yinxiang looked up at his father in surprise. At this moment, his father seemed to have lost his imperial majesty and was just an old father who loved his son.
Seeing the smile on Kangxi's face and his slight nod, Yinxiang's unrealistic feeling disappeared, and his eyes and brows revealed joy.
Yinxiang quickly knelt down to express his gratitude, fearing that his father might change his mind at any moment. Of course, Kangxi would not change his mind; once he spoke, he would not go back on his word.
When he came out of the Qianqing Palace, Yinxiang was very happy. His mouth was so wide that it almost reached the back of his ears. He smiled at everyone he met, and anyone who saw him knew that he was in a very good mood.
A few days later, instead of receiving the imperial decree for marriage, Yinxiang received an imperial decree from his mother regarding his promotion.
Emperor Kangxi suddenly issued an imperial edict, promoting Lady Zhangjia's rank from Consort Min to Imperial Concubine Min.
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