"Send someone to keep a close eye on things, and don't allow those lackeys in the Imperial Household Department to change their tune depending on the wind."
Liang Jiugong immediately agreed and was about to go out to send someone to deliver the message when he heard Kangxi instruct again: "Send this letter to the Crown Prince."
Only then did Liang Jiugong take the letter and leave Yanbo Zhishuang Palace.
Inside the Yanbo Palace, the Ninth and Tenth Princes were still somewhat skeptical of Yinreng's words. They had their own channels to find out about this matter, so how could their father, the Emperor, know?
Just then, He Yuzhu led Liang Jiugong inside. Upon seeing the scene inside, Liang Jiugong felt a moment of despair.
His Highness the Crown Prince is still chatting with the two gentlemen so late at night; they truly are brothers in harmony.
"This servant greets His Highness the Crown Prince, the Ninth Prince, and the Tenth Prince." After saying this, he presented the letter with both hands. "This is a letter from Prince Zhi to His Majesty. After His Majesty read it, he asked this servant to bring it over for His Highness the Crown Prince to review."
He Yuzhu took the letter and handed it to Yinreng. Yinreng opened it, quickly glanced at it, and then smiled at Liang Jiugong, "Father Emperor, you must be furious after reading this, right?"
The three-page letter only contained a few words of greeting to the old man. Given his petty nature, it would be strange if he wasn't angry.
Seeing the Crown Prince's teasing, Liang Jiugong could only smile wryly.
Just as Yinreng was about to say a few words and send Liang Jiugong back, he heard Hongxi, who was playing, suddenly complain.
Why did the Grandfather send the letter to Father at this time?
[If Liang Jiugong sees Uncle Jiu and Uncle Shi still at Father's place so late, it might make Grandfather uneasy.]
[Oh no, is Grandfather going to start doubting Father again?]
Yinreng suddenly frowned. Yes, even if his elder brother had sent a letter, it wouldn't be necessary to have Liang Jiugong deliver it so late.
"Eunuch Liang, what is Father Emperor doing now?"
Liang Jiugong swallowed hard, thinking to himself that the father and son were truly cunning and scheming.
"His Majesty is drinking tea."
Yinreng raised an eyebrow. "Drinking tea by yourself is so boring."
Liang Jiugong broke out in a sweat. "Hehe, this servant didn't know."
Hongxi suddenly reached out to Yinreng, "Father, let's go see the Imperial Grandfather."
[Liang Jiugong's words are suspicious. Why would Grandfather be drinking tea alone so late? He must have met with or is currently meeting with ministers. If the conversation was trivial, Liang Jiugong would surely have revealed a few words. But Liang Jiugong's expression is bitter, so the matter must be related to Father. If it gets known that he's meeting with his two uncles so late, things could get very bad. It's better for everyone to go see Grandfather together now, have tea, and chat.]
Yinreng subconsciously cast an admiring glance at Hongxi, then got up and picked him up while looking at Yintang and Yin'e, "Since Father Emperor is still awake, why don't we go have some tea and chat together?"
After saying that, he looked at He Yuzhu and said, "Go and call Hongyu as well. Father Emperor read the eldest son's letter and probably has the boy on his mind. Bring them all along."
So, before Liang Jiugong could even wipe his sweat, he saw His Highness the Crown Prince, along with his family and a large entourage, leave in a grand procession.
Liang Jiugong was dumbfounded. My God, what's going on?
At this moment, Emperor Kangxi was still drinking tea at the table, waiting for Liang Jiugong to bring back news.
The reason he sent Liang Jiugong to deliver the letter at this time was that he wanted to find out more.
He naturally trusted the Crown Prince, but... in the past, when the Crown Prince was at odds with his brothers, he worried that they would conspire against him. Now that the Crown Prince was on good terms with his brothers, he worried that the Crown Prince and his brothers would join forces against him.
He's so conflicted.
As he was pondering this matter, he heard light footsteps and a noisy commotion outside.
Emperor Kangxi was furious. "Guards! What's going on outside?"
Wei Zhu rushed in, her face full of disbelief, and she was speaking in a panic.
"Your Majesty, His Highness the Crown Prince...he..."
Kangxi suddenly stood up. Had he really guessed correctly? Had he really... staged a coup?
In an instant, countless possibilities flashed through Kangxi's mind. Just as he was about to call for the guards, Wei Zhu said, "His Highness the Crown Prince wants to eat hot pot outside."
Kangxi's mind went blank for a moment. What?
"What did you say?"
Wei Zhu pointed outside, "His Highness the Crown Prince has brought the Ninth Prince and the Tenth Prince, as well as the two young princes, Hongyu and Hongxi. He said that the moon is full tonight, and they want to have hot pot in the small pavilion outside. He also invited His Majesty to come along."
After looking at Wei Zhu for a long time and confirming that what he said was true, Kangxi grabbed the teacup next to him and smashed it straight at his head.
"Get out."
He's so angry!
He almost called for his bodyguards to protect him, but it turned out to be a group of his sons inviting him to eat hot pot.
He dared not imagine how things would have turned out if he had blurted out "protect the emperor" just now.
When Liang Jiugong entered, he saw that Wei Zhu's head was bleeding from being hit, but he didn't dare to say a word and walked out with his head down. Looking back at Kangxi's expression and thinking about the commotion outside, he had some guesses in his mind.
"Your Majesty, His Highness the Crown Prince heard that you haven't rested yet, so he brought some people over to drink with you. He said that drinking and eating hot pot under the moon is the most enjoyable thing. He is currently outside ordering people to prepare."
"Grandpa Emperor".
No sooner had Liang Jiugong finished speaking than Hongyu led Hongxi in, and without even bowing, they ran over to the old man, each grabbing one of his legs, saying, "Let's eat hot pot."
Kangxi was overjoyed. He picked up Hongxi with one arm and held Hongyu's hand with the other, walking out with a beaming smile. As he passed Liang Jiugong, he said cryptically, "You dog servant, I'll deal with you later."
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