Yinreng said nonchalantly, "That's fine."
Hongxi didn't understand what those words meant, but looking at his father's calm and composed appearance, he could roughly guess what they meant.
After a few days of peace in the previous dynasty, on an inconspicuous day, Emperor Kangxi issued an imperial edict bestowing a marriage upon the emperor.
Princess Qingqing Heshuo will be betrothed to Aisin Gioro Hongxi, and the wedding will take place next October.
For a moment, both the imperial court and the harem were dumbfounded.
Emperor Kangxi discussed this matter with the Empress Dowager before issuing the decree, but after making the final decision, he did not mention it to anyone.
Upon hearing the imperial decree, Hongyu was genuinely happy for Hongxi, but also harbored a hidden worry.
Qingqing was both surprised and delighted when she heard the news.
During the two years she spent in Yuqing Palace, she developed some feelings for Hongxi. However, she was also aware of her special status, and if she were to marry Hongxi, she would likely only be able to become a concubine.
But now that the imperial decree has been issued, it is for the position of the principal wife and consort. How could she not be overjoyed?
only……
She immediately went to find Wenxi, but saw Wenxi walking towards her with a smile on her face. As soon as they met, she smiled and said, "Since the Emperor has already given the decree, don't think about anything else. Just wait to get married in peace."
News of the arranged marriage quickly reached the Khorchin grasslands, and Duanjing immediately wrote a letter to Yinreng upon learning of it.
He first stated that he would present half of the Horqin Grassland as Qingqing's dowry to the Qing Dynasty royal family, and also mentioned that the Horqin Grassland would become Hongxi's strongest support.
After reading the letter, Yinreng smiled slightly. Duanjing, you are always so smart. No wonder you were able to take power in just a few years after you married into the family.
When the Empress Dowager learned of the bestowed marriage, she was overjoyed and embraced Sumalagu, weeping for a long time.
"Your Majesty, please don't cry. Our Khorchin girl is getting married. Your Majesty must prepare well."
The Empress Dowager perked up upon hearing this.
Regardless of whether Qingqing will become empress in the future, the fact that she is a girl from Khorchin is enough to excite the old lady.
Therefore, in addition to preparing for Hongyu's marriage, the Imperial Household Department now has to prepare for Hongxi's marriage as well.
The days passed quickly as people busied themselves with various tasks, and winter arrived in the blink of an eye.
The old man was so happy that he led everyone to the Mulan Hunting Ground.
The winter hunts are also quite interesting. Although many animals are hibernating, some wildcats and other wild animals still come out to roam around.
When the cold wind is howling, it's quite fun to ride a horse through the hunting grounds wearing a cloak.
Most people think this way, but some don't.
For example, His Highness the Crown Prince.
Since arriving at the hunting grounds, His Highness the Crown Prince has been hiding in his tent eating melons, fruits, pears, and peaches, and occasionally playing chess and frolicking with a few juniors, but he never goes out to ride and shoot.
After several unsuccessful attempts to summon him, Emperor Kangxi personally came to arrest him in a menacing manner.
"Baocheng, why aren't you out playing?"
As soon as Kangxi stepped in, he started shouting. Upon entering, he saw Yinreng reclining on the soft couch, seemingly dozing off, while Hongyu and Hongxi were playing chess nearby, looking quite content.
Upon hearing the sound, the two stood up to greet him, but His Highness the Crown Prince was still feigning sleep, whether he was truly asleep or just pretending not to want to move.
Seeing that the Crown Prince did not react, Kangxi guessed that he was asleep and asked the two children softly, "Why are you asleep? Didn't you sleep well last night?"
Hongxi knew that his father was pretending to be asleep, but it was better not to tell the truth at this time.
"I stayed up late reviewing memorials last night, so I didn't get much rest."
The old man pondered for a while, then called Liang Jiugong, who was guarding outside, in, and said, "Pass on the decree to tell Yinzhen to come to the hunting grounds immediately."
Hongxi couldn't help but feel a row of black lines appear on his forehead. Poor Fourth Uncle.
Others come to ride horses, shoot arrows, eat, drink, and have fun, but my fourth uncle comes to review memorials.
Hongyu lowered his head, trying hard to suppress his laughter, afraid that he would be scolded if he accidentally laughed out loud.
As Emperor Kangxi was leaving, he glanced longingly at the Crown Prince and whispered to his two grandsons, "Keep your voices down when you're playing."
The two children immediately nodded in agreement, and only then did Kangxi leave with peace of mind.
The two brothers exchanged a glance and couldn't help but cover their mouths and chuckle. Only when they turned around did they realize that Yinreng was watching them with his eyes wide open and laughing.
"Father, when did you wake up?" Hongxi asked in surprise.
Yinreng smiled lazily, "I haven't been able to sleep. I find it very interesting to listen to you guys playing chess."
Hongyu stepped forward with a smile, "Second Uncle, how about you play chess with us?"
Yinreng's face was full of disdain, "I alone can easily handle the two of you."
So, after the two children pleaded and begged, His Highness the Crown Prince personally stepped in and fought the two brothers for three rounds.
It wasn't until it got dark outside that He Yuzhu came in to prepare the meal. Only then did Yinreng throw down the chess piece in his hand and say, disregarding the lives of others, "You are all still young, it's normal that you are no match for me."
After saying that, he swaggered out to find Emperor Kangxi, leaving the two defeated and disheveled children standing bewildered in the wind.
As Yinreng approached Kangxi's tent, he heard Kangxi gasping for breath.
Yinreng frowned. How come the old man is still so healthy at his age?
It's one thing to take a little noble person out and take care of their daily needs, but how can they ride and shoot during the day and do this kind of thing at night?
Besides, it's only just gotten dark, isn't it a bit early?
Yinreng pursed his lips and was about to turn and leave when he saw a royal physician carrying a medicine box come out from inside.
Yinreng raised an eyebrow. "What's going on? How did you get out of there?"
The imperial physician was also bewildered, but still respectfully replied, "Your Highness, His Majesty twisted his back while riding and shooting, and I just massaged His Majesty's back."
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