"This is against etiquette. You two should know and act according to propriety." If one doesn't ignore the corners of Kangxi's mouth that couldn't droop down, these words weren't very convincing.
Liang Jiugong bent over, his eyes narrowed into slits as he looked at the two young masters. Oh dear, Prince Yin Hong and Princess Mattina are so filial. If only the little princess could kiss him too. The Emperor really got the better deal, but he's still being stubborn.
Kangxi had no idea that his chief steward was secretly criticizing his stubbornness.
Because of the Emperor's doting affection, Yin Hong and Mattina completely ignored the beaming smile on the Emperor's face and said one after the other:
"Father, there are so few people in Second Brother's place."
"Yes, there's no one around Second Brother, and there's very little stuff inside."
Kangxi also recalled the desolation of the Eastern Palace on the road and the negligence of the servants, and he frowned.
He was disappointed in Bao Cheng, but Bao Cheng was also their master, a prince of the Qing Dynasty, and how dare they treat him so rudely! Had Hong'er and Guai Guai not gone, would they have continued like this?
"Su Peisheng!" Because of the presence of the two children, Kangxi only gave Liang Jiugong a stern look.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Liang Jiugong withdrew all the smiles from his face until a cold, indifferent laugh after he turned away revealed the ruthlessness and cunning of the Grand Eunuch of the Palace, a stark contrast to his usual amiable demeanor.
Soon, Kangxi was drawn back by his youngest daughter's sweet, childish voice: "Father, may I go to the East Palace with my brother to keep my second brother company?"
Seeing the expectant looks in the two children's eyes, Kangxi's heart softened: "Alright, but you must be obedient and come back for your meal on time, understand?"
Okay.
"Okay, thank you, Your Majesty."
The coquettish cheer came from Martina, while the more composed, almost adult-like voice came from Yin Hong.
Just as Qingyin was eating sunflower seeds, two little darlings with flushed faces ran into her.
"Walk slowly, walk slowly, Mother won't run away." Qingyin put down the melon seeds in her hand, and hugged the two little dumplings. The weather was hot now, and the children's clothes were specially made of the thinnest silk fabric. Even so, they would get wet when they ran around. Qingyin could only ask the servants to keep an eye on them and change their clothes.
Qingyin kissed each of their rosy cheeks first, then had the maids change their clothes.
After changing her clothes, Mattina walked out excitedly with light steps, snuggling up to Qingyin's left side. "Mother, we went to see Second Brother today! Second Brother was so disobedient. He drank all the wine by himself. He drank so much that there were empty bottles all over the ground."
Yin Hong, who followed behind, rushed over and leaned against Qing Yin's other side. "Yes, Mother, Second Brother's place is so poor. The things in the palace look so few and not very nice."
Hearing this, Qingyin raised an eyebrow. It was indeed true that the deposed crown prince was neglecting his duties and drinking heavily. However, the servants in the Eastern Palace were really bold. The crown prince was the emperor's own son, yet they dared to neglect their duties and sell treasures.
"Mother, Father Emperor said we are allowed to visit Second Brother."
"Why is my second brother different from the other brothers? He doesn't live outside the mansion and can't even come out."
Qingyin lowered her head and patted the two children's fluffy heads. "Your second brother made a mistake, which is why Father Emperor locked him up. You should go and keep him company so he won't feel lonely."
The two little ones obediently replied, "Okay." In return, they received a gentle pat on the head from Qingyin.
Since that day, with Yinreng's tacit approval, the servants in the Eastern Palace were replaced with a new batch of more respectful palace maids and guards. Little Yinhong and Mattina went to the Eastern Palace more and more often, and their relationship with the Second Prince Yinreng became better and better.
As they grew a few years older, they learned that in addition to their second brother, there was an older brother who was also imprisoned. The two children then directly brought their request to their father, the Emperor.
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Once an exception is made, another will follow. With Kangxi's permission, the two children successfully established a relationship with their elder brother.
Because of Qingyin and the two children's "faces," Yin Hong and Mattina grew up surrounded by love. Mattina, in particular, was pampered and spoiled by everyone. Fortunately, she was born with good character and was not spoiled.
Yin Hong lived up to the expectations of Kangxi and Yinreng, possessing excellent character and abilities, surpassing even the brilliant Crown Prince of that time.
As Kangxi lived year by year, he saw many ministers of the same age as him pass away, paving a smooth path to the throne for Yin Hong.
After Yin Hong turned eighteen, Kangxi's health suddenly deteriorated. During this final, desolate period, Kangxi wrote an edict to abdicate in favor of Yin Hong.
In Qingyue Tower, Emperor Kangxi, his hair already gray, lay weakly on the sickbed, leaning against the railing. Looking at his still beautiful wife, his eyes were full of tenderness. "You were born before I was born, you were born after I was old. Yu'er, live well. Yu'er, please help me look after our Mattina's child."
"Okay." Qingyin gently grasped those wrinkled hands, those hands that had protected her a lifetime of glory and pride.
Under Qingyin's gentle gaze, Kangxi left.
Mother
"Mother!"
Although Yin Hong and Mattina were grieving the passing of their beloved father, the Emperor, their mother was also the most heartbroken. The two looked at Qing Yin with concern.
The princes who rushed over also looked over, their eyes filled with worry as they gazed at the still beautiful Empress.
Qingyin also felt the two children's worried gazes and comforted them with her eyes.
The late emperor passed away, and the new emperor ascended the throne.
Yin Hong was busy with many things, so he could only let his younger sister spend more time with their mother.
Qingyin didn't stay in this world for long. After her two children had given birth to grandchildren, she planned to leave.
The sun was shining brightly today. As usual, Mattina brought her baby to visit her mother, only to receive news that her mother was ill. She couldn't help but panic. She rushed to Qingyin's Cining Palace in tears and saw her brother's reddened eyes. Her heart trembled.
"Mother!"
Qingyin gently wiped away Mattina's tears: "Why are you still like when you were little, with tears still on your face? Be brave, my dear and Hong'er. With you two in the Qing Dynasty, your mother is very relieved."
After speaking, Mattina and Yin Hong watched their mother close her eyes, which would never open again, and could no longer hold back their tears.
After their father, the Emperor, was gone, and they no longer had a mother.
Qingyin returned to the system space, where the warm sunlight, lush green grass, and the deep, tranquil river of time remained unchanged.
The payment from Tong Jia and Qing Yu has been deposited into the account, and Qing Yin has used it to pay off part of the loan.
"Yinyin, Yinyin, you're back!" System 996 rushed towards Qingyin, who had just returned, but was ruthlessly stopped by her.
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