In the 31st year of the Kangxi Emperor's reign (1692), another imperial concubine selection took place.
The later favored concubine, Consort Mi, was surprisingly included in the list.
With the passing of Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang, Emperor Kangxi began to openly favor Han women.
In the days that followed, most of the concubines favored by Emperor Kangxi were Han concubines.
Sydney only comes occasionally, and one raid is enough.
The empresses no longer cared about the emperor's favor; their sons had grown up, and their attention began to turn to things outside the palace.
Because the Crown Prince had always been lukewarm towards Suo'etu.
Soetu was both angry and helpless; he had indeed used pears to provoke Yinreng.
As a result, it seemed as if Sherry and Yinreng had agreed not to take the bait.
If he angered Yinreng, he would complain to Emperor Kangxi.
Emperor Kangxi felt that the crown prince had not yet grown up, yet he also felt that his son was as close to him as ever.
In short, his feelings were very complicated, but that didn't stop him from beating up Suo'etu.
Soetu calmed down immediately. It's true what they say: the emperor isn't worried, but the eunuch is. Why is he so anxious?
They could only watch as Mingzhu secretly entangled with the court officials.
Soetu could only turn a blind eye to the problem.
Yinreng gradually understood that if he didn't get close to his maternal uncle's family, Suo'etu wouldn't dare to act arrogantly.
But Emperor Kangxi was very satisfied.
What Kangxi was dissatisfied with was Yinzhi, who had entered the court. In the past, he only thought Yinzhi was reckless, but now he seemed to have quite a lot of ambition.
Because Yinreng refused to cooperate, Kangxi had no choice but to discipline Yinzhi.
He felt much better at times like this.
There was no other way; his sons had grown up, and he was happy that they could share his burdens.
One thing he's afraid to admit is that he's getting old!
Yinreng always kept in mind what Xue Li had said, and he also deeply understood that his father was first and foremost the emperor, and only then was he a father.
They were first and foremost ruler and subject, and only then father and son.
Thinking of this, Yinreng felt a little uncomfortable, so he remained obedient.
After all, it's true that Kangxi doted on him, and it's also true that he's wary of him now.
Otherwise, why would you elevate your elder brother to fight against him?
He didn't take the challenge, and his older brother was too lazy to argue with him every day.
It's quite interesting, though. From a young age, his older brother always competed with him in everything from academics to martial arts.
Including the birth of a grandson of the emperor...
At this moment, the third and fourth princes had also entered the court.
Emperor Kangxi enjoyed seeing his children being friendly and respectful to each other, so the Crown Prince would take his younger brothers with him every day to handle state affairs.
Kangxi was satisfied, but he couldn't help but wonder if Suo'etu had taught the Crown Prince to have other ideas.
Yinreng was not unaware of Kangxi's probing gaze.
Whenever this happened, Yinreng would always think of Shirley's words, "How many crown princes throughout history had a good ending?"
Thinking of this, the crown prince made a mental note that he would never appoint a crown prince if he became emperor.
He's so tired!
Aside from talking to Suo'etu, the only other person Yinreng could talk to was Shirley.
Moreover, Emperor Kangxi kept a close eye on him. In the past, he felt that his father couldn't live without him, but now he felt a bit oppressed.
Shirley spent her days leisurely playing mahjong with the concubines.
Yinreng sent a message about the affairs of the Imperial Household Department, and that many officials were giving gifts.
Sherry suddenly felt that Yinreng was living too comfortably.
Those who live in comfort are unaware of the hardships of life.
He didn't think there was anything wrong with accepting gifts, but if the amount was large, then it was bribery.
It's quite interesting that a crown prince of a country accepts bribes.
One day, the two met by chance on the palace road.
Sherry took the child to play in the Imperial Garden. Yinreng hugged Yinxi, teased him, and strode away.
Back at Yuqing Palace, a letter was found hidden in his sleeve.
After reading it, Yinreng felt somewhat ashamed, and after looking at it again, he burned the letter.
So the prince arranged for people to set up a soap factory according to the recipe provided by Sherry.
Why would someone with money from an illegitimate source covet money if they already have it?
At the same time, he submitted two memorials: one concerning the establishment of a soap factory, and the other concerning the ambitions of the Imperial Household Department's bondservants.
Emperor Kangxi was initially pleased that his son was being filial to him.
Then, seeing the ambition of the bondservant clan, his expression hardened, and he frowned slightly as he made the arrangements.
Then Kangxi called his son over for a intimate meal together.
Sherry stared intently as the father and son struggled for a while, and Kangxi only asked for 30% of the profits.
Yinreng's eyes flickered, and he smiled with a look of deep affection.
"Then Father Emperor should either establish orphanages or provide relief to the people during the annual drought!"
Emperor Kangxi had already intended to test and probe the Crown Prince, and seeing the Crown Prince's attitude now filled him with pride.
His crown prince cared deeply for the people of the world.
"Alright, go ahead and do it! I wouldn't stoop to taking advantage of you. If you're determined to do it, then do it!"
"Yes, Father Emperor!" Yinreng was very happy that he knew it.
The Emperor won't covet his small fortune; he might even give him more.
The father and son then shared their heartfelt feelings with each other affectionately.
It must be said that Emperor Kangxi did indeed have a unique and unparalleled fondness for Yinreng.
He spoiled her with one hand, but refused to acknowledge the side effects, and in the end, he suppressed her with the other.
At this moment, Yinreng's attitude towards Kangxi was three parts genuine affection and seven parts pretense.
His experience was that if you perform well, you'll get rewarded.
Five years passed in this way. During this time, Consort Niohuru passed away and was posthumously honored as Consort Wenxi.
March of the 37th year of the Kangxi Emperor's reign (1698).
When Emperor Kangxi first conferred titles upon his adult sons, his eldest son Yinzhi was named Doruo Zhijunwang, his third son Yinzhi was named Doruo Chengjunwang, and Yinzhen, Yinqi, Yinyou, and Yinsi were all named Doruo Beile.
The princes who were granted titles participated in state affairs and were assigned to military posts, each with their own subordinates.
The enfeoffment of princes relatively weakened the power of the crown prince.
In the imperial harem, Emperor Kangxi favored Han concubines such as Consort Mi and Consort Qin.
As his younger brothers entered the court, Yinreng struggled to control his anxiety.
He was the son Emperor Kangxi liked, but because he didn't compete or fight for anything, Emperor Kangxi was still dissatisfied.
I felt he was somewhat weak.
Yinreng also realized with absolute clarity during one of Kangxi's outbursts of anger that there are no fathers and sons in the imperial family!
Being the crown prince is even more difficult.
He did well, but his father was afraid he would covet his throne.
He performed somewhat mediocrely, and his father reprimanded him for favoring his younger brothers.
This inadvertently fostered their ambition.
He suddenly remembered what Sherry had said and kept reminding himself to wait a little longer.
During this period, he and Sydney funded the establishment of more and more orphanages.
The crown prince accidentally created an information network.
The existence of the information network also calmed the prince down considerably.
No matter how capable his brothers were, he tolerated them.
But if he has other ideas, he doesn't mind giving him a warning.
Through Kangxi's example and teachings, Yinreng unconsciously changed a lot.
He loathed Kangxi's fickle nature, alternating between affection and wariness, yet unconsciously, he too became like that.
Of course, this was due to the orphanage and the earthquake in Pingyang Prefecture, Shanxi Province in 1695 (the 34th year of the Kangxi Emperor's reign).
Yinreng, along with his brothers, took the lead in raising funds and encouraged court officials and merchants to support Shanxi.
Overall, Emperor Kangxi was fairly satisfied with the Crown Prince.
Now that his position is secure, his younger brothers dare not show their true colors even if they have other ideas.
The Crown Princess is virtuous and kind, and the Crown Prince respects her greatly.
Of course, this was something Sherry mentioned.
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