After Yinyu finished speaking, Xitala Shi visited Wulingzhu more often, and the relationship between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law became so good that it almost became a sight to behold in the harem.
None of the sisters-in-law of the Hitara clan could help but envy her. Those whose mothers-in-law were still alive couldn't help but make comparisons, while those without mothers-in-law couldn't help but wish for one like her. Sometimes, it was quite inconvenient not having an elder in the harem.
This family is living happily together.
About a month after the Crown Prince went to Shandong, Emperor Kangxi received an urgent letter that the Crown Prince had disappeared. The letter was delivered by the Fourth Prince.
Something's happened!
Chunying: "Your Majesty, it is rumored that the Crown Prince has been missing for several days. Everyone is saying... everyone is saying that the Crown Prince has probably been murdered."
Wu Lingzhu sat there steadily for a while before saying, "The Crown Prince is a lucky man and will be fine. How is the situation at Yuqing Palace?"
"The Crown Princess is still barely holding on, but Her Majesty also knows about what happened at Yuqing Palace. The Crown Princess has been neglected and probably won't be able to hold on for much longer."
Wu Lingzhu stood up: "Come with me to Yuqing Palace!"
"Your Majesty?"
"Let's go. No matter what, the blood ties between the Crown Prince and me cannot be severed."
Moreover, the crown prince will not die.
It would be such a pity if such a "good" crown prince died so easily.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
When Wu Lingzhu arrived at Yuqing Palace, the Crown Princess was not in a good state. The fact that she managed not to cry was already a testament to her strength.
The Crown Princess did not expect her to come.
In fact, the Crown Princess also knew that Wu Lingzhu's attitude towards Yuqing Palace was not exactly close.
"Greetings, Lady Yi."
"Don't be so polite, I've come to see you."
Wu Lingzhu spoke gently, and the Crown Princess couldn't hold back her tears.
Wu Lingzhu pulled her into her arms: "You've had it tough too. The matter of the Crown Prince is still unresolved. We need to see him alive or dead. I don't believe anything could have happened to the Crown Prince. The Emperor has been sending people to search for him! You must trust the Emperor..."
Wu Lingzhu offered words of comfort, her words sincere and heartfelt.
The Crown Princess is indeed much better.
Wu Lingzhu instructed her daughter-in-law, Xitala, to accompany the Crown Princess and to have the Imperial Household Department take good care of the Crown Prince's child, ensuring he wasn't mistreated. Yin Yu also helped out by making connections everywhere.
When Emperor Kangxi heard this, he said to Liang Jiugong, "Consort Yi has a face like Guanyin and a heart as compassionate as Guanyin. She is willing to lend a helping hand to things that others would avoid."
"Consort Yi is good to us servants; she never beats or scolds us!"
After praising Wu Lingzhu, Kangxi also missed Wu Lingzhu.
Wu Lingzhu said with a pained expression, "Your Majesty has lost weight. I know you are worried about the Crown Prince, but you can't neglect your own health!"
She wasn't lying; Kangxi had indeed lost weight and looked noticeably tired, appearing to be about ten years old.
It's a bit ugly.
The crown prince was different from his other sons. No matter how disappointed he was, he was still the son he had raised with his own hands. He could dislike him on ordinary days, but Kangxi could not accept the possibility of losing him.
If the Crown Prince can return safely, the relationship between father and son will definitely be restored to a lot, and at the very least, it will allow the Crown Prince to hold on for another two years.
Kangxi: "Crown Prince... You've put a lot of thought into Yuqing Palace."
"After all, I am still the Crown Prince's aunt, and I can't bear to see the Crown Princess bear it all alone."
"You're so thoughtful."
In short, Kangxi found solace in her.
During the time the Crown Prince was missing, Wu Lingzhu and her son Yin Yu successfully became close to him.
The key is that it must be reasonable and justifiable.
If the Crown Prince were to unfortunately encounter an accident, the future new emperor might be very bothered by what she did.
Don't others know that they should lend a helping hand to Yuqing Palace at this time?
They knew they couldn't do that.
That's why Emperor Kangxi said she was compassionate.
News of the Crown Prince's condition arrived half a month later. He was still alive, but not in good health. Both his hands were crippled, and he was found in a bandit's den.
The events were quite dramatic. In short, the crown prince originally intended to investigate privately, but he ran into bandits and was captured and taken to their den. He was then given to the bandit's mentally challenged daughter, and his hands were injured by her.
That girl had nothing but her boundless strength.
When the news arrived, Emperor Kangxi almost fainted. When the Crown Prince was brought back by the Fourth Prince, he seemed like a completely different person.
It would be better if he really died. With his hands crippled, how could he possibly become the crown prince?
This incident has had significant repercussions.
The Shandong officials underwent a massive reshuffle from top to bottom, resulting in a devastating loss of personnel, which nearly drove Emperor Kangxi to madness.
The Fourth Prince was also unlucky, as he was directly angered by Emperor Kangxi and was forced to stay at home.
But the prince can't go back.
The current crown prince stays indoors all day long.
Faced with this situation, the Eighth Prince's faction felt that the situation was very favorable and that they were in a stable position.
Then they began to take large-scale action against the Crown Prince's people, causing a great uproar that infuriated Kangxi.
The Crown Prince is in such a state, and you're still bullying him? Don't you have any brotherly affection left?
Emperor Kangxi, who disliked the Eighth Prince, simply stripped him of his title.
The crown prince went directly to Emperor Kangxi's study, cried and complained, and then asked to resign from his position as crown prince. After some back and forth, Emperor Kangxi nodded in agreement.
The position of crown prince has been abolished.
But a new problem has arisen: how to choose a new crown prince?
Emperor Kangxi still cared about the crown prince and was afraid that someone else would harm him after ascending the throne.
After much deliberation, he chose Yinyu.
Although he was a bit young, Kangxi felt that he still had energy and that if he was taught for a few more years, he would be closer to the Crown Prince by blood and more sentimental.
The previous sons fought so fiercely that no matter who was chosen, their sons would not have a good ending. However, Yinyu got along well with his older brothers.
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