In the garden of the Xilin Gioro family, Yin Yi began to talk with his future wife, with Ortai also present. This did not prevent the two from having a pleasant conversation.
This conversation gave Jin Yao a general understanding of her future husband, Yin Yi, and that Yin Yi was friendly towards her, as were Consort Shu in the palace and her future mother-in-law.
This put Jin Yao at ease.
Yin Yi had also gained a general understanding of Jin Yao. She was a smart and studious girl who had read many books. Although she couldn't compare to her mother, it was still quite remarkable.
Both of them were very satisfied with each other.
After Yin Yi left, the Xilin Jue Luo family felt much more relaxed.
Niohuru said with a smile, "Judging from the Sixteenth Prince's attitude today, Jinyao should not become the next Fifth Prince's wife after marrying into the family."
Obai smiled and nodded: "The Sixteenth Prince is indeed quite good."
As Jin Yao listened to her father and mother praising Yin Yi, and thought of Yin Yi's appearance, her face flushed slightly. What young girl doesn't dream of love? Although Jin Yao had been taught by the matriarch since childhood, her nature was the same.
Yin Yi was outstanding in appearance and talent, and most importantly, he was sincere and kind, like a gentle breeze, which reminded Jin Yao of the description in the book: "A gentleman as jade, unparalleled in the world."
Niohuru and Ebai couldn't help but laugh when they saw their daughter like this.
On the other hand, after returning, Yin Yi went to Changchun Palace.
Seeing the happiness radiating from him, An Ning felt a surge of restlessness in her eyes.
Anning: "You seem quite satisfied with your future wife?"
Yin Yi hesitated for a moment, then said, "Mother~"
Anning smiled and shook her head: "Alright, Mother won't say anymore. You're so young, yet you can't be criticized. It seems Mother's words have no effect!"
Yinyi: "What are you saying, Mother?"
Anning: "I won't tease you anymore. Your mother likes Jinyao, and it seems you like her too. Since you like her, you should treat her well after you get married. Your father originally wanted to choose a concubine with an outstanding family background for you, but your mother took it upon herself to refuse. You won't blame your mother, will you?"
Yin Yi shook his head: "How could that be? If the concubine's family background is too good, it won't be of much benefit to my son. In any case, it will easily cause disputes in the harem. Fourth Brother and Fifth Brother are examples."
Anning nodded: "It's good that you understand. Also, Mother hasn't chosen any palace maids or princesses to serve you in bed. There's something Mother wants to tell you in advance: it's not good for either the child or the mother if a woman gives birth too early."
Your father's early children were all unsuccessful. Although there were secrets in the harem, it's also a fact that the children were born weak. Your mother doesn't want you to have children too early; it's not good for you."
Yinyi was unaware of this: "Is what Mother said true?"
Anning nodded: "You can investigate this matter secretly. Your mother has a caravan under her command. Someone discovered and summarized it and told your mother. This matter is credible."
Yin Yi thought back carefully and realized that the children born in his brothers' backyard when they were young were indeed not very healthy.
After he leaves the palace, someone will investigate. Until then, he has decided not to break the rules.
For Yin Yi, women were not important.
As for why Yin Yi believed An Ning's words and still went to investigate, it was because An Ning had taught him since childhood that experimentation is the only standard for testing truth, and that one has no right to speak without investigation.
He always remembered this advice: even if you believe something, you should remain skeptical until you see concrete data. This was something Anning taught him.
Yinyi did a good job of questioning everything, but not blindly questioning everything.
For Anning, the days that followed flew by like a wound-up toy.
With Yin Yi's supervision, his mansion was quickly completed, built to the standards of a prince. However, since he was not yet a prince, some courtyards had to be sealed off and could not be used.
Yin Yi was eager to move out, and after receiving Kangxi's permission, he quickly ordered preparations to be made for leaving the palace.
Changchun Palace.
Kangxi: "That child Yinyi has been bothering me a lot lately, always thinking about moving out, he can't stand it."
An Ning found it amusing: "But His Majesty still agreed to let him leave the palace. As I see it, Yin Yi's temperament is partly due to His Majesty's indulgence. Otherwise, how could he dare to trouble His Majesty?"
Kangxi thought about it and realized that it made sense. He smiled. Kangxi did indeed spoil Yinyi a lot, but Yinyi lived up to his expectations and did not turn out badly under his pampering. Kangxi liked him even more.
Although Emperor Kangxi was reluctant to let his son be too far away from him, and that it would be inconvenient for him to see him once he left the palace, he still agreed.
As he grew older, Emperor Kangxi couldn't help but soften his heart and indulge his youngest son.
This was something that none of the previous sons possessed.
Even for the former crown prince, Kangxi indulged him more materially, but was very strict with him in terms of education and discipline.
The dethronement of the crown prince was also inextricably linked to Emperor Kangxi's extreme educational methods.
Kangxi: "By the way, there is something I need to tell you. I plan to confer the title of Beile upon Yinyi."
An Ning was truly stunned: "Your Majesty, Yin Yi has not made any contributions. Is it not appropriate to grant him the title of Beile so easily?"
Emperor Kangxi smiled and said, "My dear consort, don't worry. I've already made the tenth prince a prince, and Yinyi a princely title. He's qualified."
Emperor Kangxi valued the princes' abilities, but he also valued the influence of their maternal families.
The Tenth Prince wasn't particularly capable and hadn't made any outstanding contributions, yet his title among the princes was that of a Prince of the County.
Among the princes, the eldest prince was originally a Prince Zhi, but he ruined it. The third prince is still Prince Cheng, the fourth prince is Prince Yong, and the fifth prince is Prince Heng.
Currently, only the deposed crown prince is a prince of the first rank.
The deposed crown prince doesn't count. The tenth prince's title was the highest among all the princes, not because of his high ability, but mainly because he had a mother with an outstanding family background.
Niohuru is truly a fine surname.
The Ulanara clan was no less capable; a Beile (prince) was certainly worthy of the title.
Once Anning understood these things, she naturally wouldn't refuse.
An Ning: "Your Majesty has been kind to Yin Yi. I thank Your Majesty for your kindness on his behalf. I will talk to him properly later and tell him to do his job well for Your Majesty in the future, so as not to let down Your Majesty's high regard."
Emperor Kangxi liked his son's ambition, and was naturally pleased to hear this.
The next day, Kangxi sent another 300,000 taels of silver to Anning, saying it was for Yinyi's establishment of his own household.
Anning wasn't short of money, but 300,000 taels still made her smile.
When a prince establishes his own residence, Emperor Kangxi would send him a sum of money to settle down, but as far as she knew, most of it would not exceed 250,000 taels.
There's an old saying that goes, "The youngest son and the eldest grandson are the lifeblood of the old couple."
Emperor Kangxi was no longer young; he was over fifty, the age when one should know one's destiny, and it was precisely the age when he should cherish his youngest son.
The amount of money is not important; what matters is the importance of this gesture.
It's often said that where money is, there is love. But that's not entirely true in the royal family, since there are political resources involved. However, if they're willing to give more money, it definitely means they have some favoritism towards them.
For Yu Anning and Yinyi, the significance of these 300,000 taels of silver was even greater.
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