Yinreng displayed extraordinary talent from a young age, and it can be said that he pleased Emperor Kangxi with both his literary and military abilities.
Emperor Kangxi also put a lot of effort into raising this son.
According to the "Veritable Records of the Holy Ancestor", Yinreng's "appearance, learning, and talents were all remarkable". He was proficient in Manchu, Han and Mongolian languages, and "his horsemanship, archery, speech and literature were all outstanding".
When Yinreng was 14 years old, Emperor Kangxi began to discuss with his ministers the selection of suitable ministers to assist the crown prince in governing the country.
However, Yinreng, who excelled in everything, forgot the difference between an emperor and an ordinary father.
In the 29th year of the Kangxi Emperor's reign (1690), the Kangxi Emperor personally led an expedition against Galdan. He ordered the General of Pacification of the Far East, Fuquan, and the General of Anbei, Changning, to divide their troops into two routes, while he himself led troops to command from the rear.
The war was not going well, and the Qing army suffered repeated defeats.
In his anger, Emperor Kangxi suddenly fell ill and suffered from a high fever for several days. This greatly worried the ministers who had accompanied him, so they advised him to return to the capital to recuperate.
Helpless, Emperor Kangxi had no choice but to heed the advice of his ministers and send the Crown Prince and his third son, Yinzhi, to the temporary palace to escort him back to the capital.
That meeting, however, left Kangxi feeling disheartened.
In Kangxi's heart, Yinreng was always his most beloved child.
When Yinreng fell ill, this emperor stayed by his side for more than ten days in a row.
Now that he is seriously ill, he naturally hopes that Yinreng can reciprocate his concern in the same way.
Unfortunately, when 17-year-old Yinreng saw his seriously ill father, he did not show any concern or care, which made Kangxi very upset, believing that Yinreng "had no loyalty or love for his emperor and father".
Seeing Yinreng, who remained calm and composed, Kangxi was furious. What he wanted was his son's deep concern and anxiety, not his calm and collected command of the panicked palace servants.
“The Crown Prince showed no sign of worry while attending to the ailing Emperor, which displeased the Emperor, who then sent the Crown Prince back first.”
Emperor Kangxi had imagined that the Crown Prince would not react this way when he was ill. The more he thought about it, the angrier he became, and he simply banished Yinreng.
Even years later, when Kangxi thought of Yinreng, he would still remember his son's indifferent attitude at his sickbed.
It is important to know that Emperor Kangxi lost both his parents at a young age. He was always very filial to his grandmother, Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang, who raised him. In his mind, "benevolence and filial piety" were very important criteria for measuring a person's character.
He posthumously honored Empress Hesheli with the title "Empress Renxiao" and similarly styled himself "Emperor Ren".
However, seeing that his son, whom he had raised himself, had not inherited this important quality from him at all, Kangxi was furious and ordered the crown prince to be sent back to the capital.
Emperor Kangxi probably forgot that he habitually presented the best to his son, just like an ordinary father, giving all his love to Yinreng.
The more you give to someone, the more emotionally dependent you become, and the more accustomed you are to giving.
However, Yinreng, who grew up surrounded by love, rarely felt grateful; he was used to Kangxi giving him everything.
Because he failed to meet Kangxi's expectations, Kangxi lost his love for Yinreng.
Well, he just felt that the Crown Prince was unfilial because he wasn't loved in the way he liked!
This incident became the catalyst for Kangxi's later decision to depose the crown prince.
Similarly, in the 35th year of Kangxi's reign (1696), Kangxi once again personally led an expedition against Galdan. This time, he again sent Yinreng to stay behind to oversee the country, to perform sacrificial ceremonies on his behalf, and to handle memorials from various ministries and departments at any time.
Although Kangxi was disappointed in Yinreng, he did not want to easily reject the successor he had been grooming for many years.
However, this time Yinreng disappointed Kangxi utterly once again.
Four months later, when Emperor Kangxi returned from his campaign, he found that Yinreng was extremely careless in handling state affairs, and many important and urgent matters had not yet been addressed.
Meanwhile, rumors of the crown prince's absurd behavior were spreading everywhere.
A faction centered around the Crown Prince has also formed, with Yinreng's maternal uncle, Suo'etu, playing a crucial role in this faction.
Emperor Kangxi firmly believed that his crown prince was a good child, and that he had been corrupted by the people around him!
This included Songgotu and some servants! So they secretly executed Huala and others who worked in the Crown Prince's kitchen.
These methods made Yinreng uneasy!
Therefore, in the 37th year of Kangxi's reign (1698), Kangxi conferred titles upon adult princes for the first time.
The purpose was to weaken the Crown Prince's power.
As his younger brothers grew up and Kangxi's imperial power struggles progressed, Yinreng lived in constant fear.
Yet she still felt anxious and uncertain because of Kangxi's unpredictable attitude.
Sherry felt that he couldn't bring himself to do it.
So let's look forward to the future, at least until her child grows up!
Yinreng stared intently at Xue Li's retreating figure, lost in thought.
"Where have I been unfilial?"
After a long pause, Yinreng suddenly spoke.
"Your Majesty, you are very filial, but you must show it, especially at crucial moments. Do you really think that all the concubines in the palace deeply love Father Emperor?"
"I don't think so."
"Otherwise, with so many concubines, why would Father Emperor favor a few of them?"
Yinreng looked at her, seemingly understanding but not quite.
"They made Father Emperor feel that they loved him deeply."
Sherry suddenly leaned down and spoke softly.
Yinreng's expression was somewhat conflicted.
"I am the Crown Prince! Why should I put on an act to gain favor..."
"Yes, I am the Crown Princess. I don't need to curry favor like Consort Li. But doesn't Your Highness still think that Consort Li loves you the most?"
Sherry suddenly wanted to laugh.
Since ancient times, deep affection has been fleeting, while clever tactics have always won people's hearts.
Calm and composed, handling things with ease, is either due to rich experience or complete confidence.
To put it bluntly, someone who seems calm and collected, who has everything, just lacks sincerity.
That's why they say first love is special.
Because of love, fear arises; because of love, sorrow arises.
The Heavenly Family does not trust in love, but they also value true feelings the most.
Only those from extremely wealthy and noble families can produce a god of pure love!
Moreover, if the crown prince in history was truly unfilial, why would he have to worry about his imperial father even when it came to food and other necessities?
Even in the thirty-second year of Kangxi's reign, the Crown Prince was extremely worried about Kangxi's malaria. Because he did not believe in the efficacy of quinine, he did not dare to let Kangxi take the medicine until Songgotu personally tested it before he agreed.
Unfortunately, Emperor Kangxi forgot.
No matter how good it is, he'll remember the slightest thing that doesn't suit his taste.
Children have long been accustomed to their parents' love and take it for granted.
The Crown Prince had long been accustomed to Kangxi's care and affection, so he didn't express his gratitude every day, but Kangxi wouldn't allow it.
I wish I could be remembered and mentioned all the time!
Sherry was lost in thought and didn't notice the shock in Yinreng's eyes.
Indeed, his good brothers were all respectful and humble in front of him, but behind the scenes, their methods were all more cunning than the last.
He was no stranger to the ways in which the Emperor's concubines vied for his favor. Each of them acted delicate and weak in front of the Emperor, but made no attempt to hide their arrogance from one another.
So, his women...
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