Since he lost interest in vying for the throne, Yinqi has let himself go and is no longer afraid of anyone.
"Your subject would never dare to speak ill of Father Emperor, for if Father Emperor takes it as a rebellion, then all is lost."
Kangxi was so angry he wanted to curse, but he really couldn't do anything about this eldest son; the other party was completely unyielding.
"Get out of my way." Kangxi glared at him, then sat on the edge of the bed and carefully examined Yinreng, his eyes beginning to redden slightly again.
"Baocheng, it is Father Emperor who has wronged you."
Kangxi held Yinreng's hand, his face showing a wronged expression.
Yinreng could only smile bitterly, but he was unwilling to say anything, completely lacking the nonchalance he had shown when facing Yinti earlier.
Emperor Kangxi saw it all, but felt deeply pained.
But he also knew that he had almost caused Bao Cheng's death this time, so he naturally dared not say anything more.
"Baocheng, why don't you stay here and recuperate for a while?" Kangxi looked at Yinreng cautiously, afraid that the other party would refuse outright. "I can also bring Hongxi here."
At this moment, Hongxi was being held in Yinti's arms. Upon hearing this, he immediately responded, "Grandpa...hug me..."
Emperor Kangxi was surprised by how helpful the child was. He immediately took the child into his arms and gave him a big kiss on the cheek.
[This is a chance to curry favor with someone powerful, don't miss it! Father, please don't refuse!]
Yinreng lowered his head to hide the smile in his eyes, "Alright, then I will trouble Father Emperor here."
When Kangxi saw that he had agreed, he was as happy as a child.
First, he sent someone to inform the Crown Princess, and then sent a bunch of gifts to Yanbo Palace, mostly silks, satins and jewelry, as compensation to the Guarjia clan.
After dealing with these matters, Kangxi told Yinreng the investigation results in detail and wanted to hear his opinion.
Kangxi did not believe that Yinzhen was responsible for the incident, but if Baocheng had any doubts or disliked Yinzhen because of it, Kangxi would not mind putting him under Yinsi's protection.
Yinreng said almost without thinking, "Your subject does not believe that it was the Ninth Prince who did it. Firstly, he is not good at planning these things, and secondly, he is straightforward. Since he has already broken with the Eighth Prince, it is impossible for him to do anything for the Eighth Prince's wife."
Emperor Kangxi also thought so.
Yinti, however, stood to the side holding his son, listening to the conversation without intending to interrupt.
"Father, why don't we leave the rest to Consort Yi? She's in the palace, isn't she? I don't think Guo Luolu Minglu alone can cause such a commotion."
When Kangxi heard that he had mentioned Consort Yi, he thought that she had only recently taken control of the palace and this incident had occurred, and that it also involved the Ninth Prince and Consort Wenxi. It seemed that this person was quite ambitious.
"Liang Jiugong went to deliver the imperial decree to Consort Yi, leaving all the remaining matters to her. I hope she can completely dispel my and the Crown Prince's doubts about the Ninth Prince."
Liang Jiugong glanced at Yinreng, and seeing that the other party nodded, he accepted the order and went to carry out the task.
At this moment, Yinti said, "Your Majesty risked your life earlier, but I almost lost my life in the palace. Father, do you not intend to give me an explanation?"
Emperor Kangxi rolled his eyes in exasperation. Why did this brat talk so much?
"I have already imprisoned the Fourteenth Prince in the Princes' Quarters. I just ordered the death of his mother. I can't just order his death immediately as well."
Yinti pouted, "I'll remember this. I'll definitely give him a beating when I get back to the palace. Just don't stop me or blame me, Father."
Emperor Kangxi was so angry that his head ached. "Whatever you want, whatever you want."
She paused, then turned to look at him. "You just ran back like that? Are you sure you'll be alright over there? When are you planning to go back?"
Seeing that Kangxi was in such a hurry, Yinti chuckled and said, "Your Majesty's first wife has been gone for so long, it's time to find a second wife to take care of the children. So this time, Your Majesty plans to marry a second wife first, have two children, and then go back."
Emperor Kangxi was immediately taken aback. "Yinti, you don't actually mean it, do you?"
Yinti also became serious, "When I ran to the military camp back then, Father Emperor said I was being silly. But I've thought it through now, and Father Emperor was right. We should strike while the iron is hot and find a wife."
Emperor Kangxi was furious. He pointed at Yinzhen for a long time before finally saying, "Get out, get out! I don't want to see you."
Yinzhen picked up Hongyu and slowly walked out, saying casually, "Then I will go back and wait for Father to bestow a marriage upon me."
"You..." Kangxi was furious.
Seeing this scene, Yinreng felt that his eldest son was really reckless, but in Kangxi's eyes, his foolishness did not pose any threat whatsoever.
"Baocheng, you should rest first. I will send someone to inform the Empress Dowager."
Yinreng nodded, then hugged Hongxi and teased him for a while, saying, "I suppose you'll rest here for a day or two before going back."
Kangxi sighed, "I know he's deliberately trying to provoke me. The Dzungars are in turmoil right now, and the fact that he managed to come back to see you at this time is a testament to his brotherly affection."
Yinreng nodded silently.
Yes, as soon as he heard about the accident, he rushed back from the battlefield. He didn't even dare to think about what would happen to his boss if he really died this time.
I'm afraid this place will be turned upside down.
Both father and son fell silent, seemingly having considered the same question, but neither offered an opinion.
Hongxi's heart trembled, "Grandpa..."
When Kangxi saw Hongxi reach out to him, he immediately took the hand and held it in his arms. "What's wrong, Hongxi?"
Hongxi pointed outside, "Look at the flowers."
With Hongxi changing the subject, the atmosphere between Kangxi and Yinreng eased considerably.
"You rest first, I'll take Hongxi out for a stroll."
After saying this, as if afraid that Yinreng would refuse, she picked up Hongxi and left.
That evening, Emperor Kangxi hosted a banquet in his bedchamber, gathering his sons who were residing in the temporary palace. This was partly to celebrate the Crown Prince's recovery from illness, and partly for Yinti.
Yin Tao rarely had the opportunity to eat with his many brothers, and he had even less contact with the older Yin Ti and the Crown Prince.
So, during the meal, he was so engrossed in chatting and playing with Hongyu and Hongxi that he seemed unable to join in the conversation of Kangxi and the others.
"Uncle Twelfth, why aren't you chatting with Grandfather and the others?"
Yin Tao looked at the innocent Hong Yu and felt a little embarrassed. "I don't have much contact with my elder brother and the Crown Prince, so we don't have many things in common."
He's still in school, and he usually plays with Eleven and Thirteen the most.
He occasionally ran into Fourteen, but the other party didn't really pay him any attention.
After a while, he stopped paying attention to the other person.
In hindsight, ignoring it was actually beneficial, to avoid getting dragged into the mess.
During the meal, Yin You looked at Yin Ti with admiration and seized the opportunity to quietly ask, "Big brother, can I take you to the military camp too?"
Yinti almost spat out his drink.
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