She's a bit slow, but not stupid.
This Consort Rong is no ordinary person; she'd better be careful.
The imperial edict is still in the Emperor's hands. If she instigates him to make a mistake, she will be the culprit who harms her son.
Her gaze fell on Yinti, who was standing on the other side, holding Yinqi's hand in one hand and Yinfu's hand in the other. Yinfu was holding his sister's hand, and the scene was very heartwarming.
Looking at Yinzhi, Yinsi, and the other children standing on the other side, she became even more determined to have a good talk with Yinti and ask him to take good care of the twins so that they could have a good future.
Being a prince isn't so bad; you get to be free and unrestrained.
"The Third Prince always says that the Eldest Brother is very capable. He is hoping that when there is a chance, the Eldest Prince will take Yinzhi out for a trip."
Consort Rong spoke casually, as if she were genuinely discussing matters between two children.
"Hey! The eldest prince is too reckless, no matter what I say, I can't control him."
But it's good to hang out together, we're all brothers.
"Let me tell Yinti, and next time Her Majesty the Empress takes them out to play, we'll invite you, the Third Prince, along."
Consort Rong was displeased, not expecting Consort Hui to give up.
However, since the words had already been spoken, she could only suppress her displeasure and respond.
“Great, it’s just that Yinzhi is too young, otherwise he could go and play with Ninth Prince like the First Prince.”
Consort Hui felt disdain.
Fortunately, she had already figured it out, otherwise she might have been really provoked by her words.
"Hey! The child is growing up and has his own ideas. I just hope that Yinti can grow up quickly, get married, and give me a grandson."
Consort Rong almost lost her composure, but fortunately, she was used to having a gentle demeanor and had maintained this expression for many years, so she managed not to break down.
"Who doesn't think that way!"
After Consort Rong finished speaking, Consort Hui did not respond, and the two stood quietly.
It was as if nothing had happened; everything was unusually harmonious.
However, the two of them had different thoughts.
Consort Hui was somewhat relieved that Yinzhi had been taken away from her. Although Consort Liang was a quiet and innocent girl, who knew what Yinzhi would grow up to be like? What if he affected the eldest son in the future?
Consort Er Rong had even bigger plans in mind.
The Empress Dowager's return is an opportunity. She needs to carefully consider how to get her to take action and stir up the calm waters.
"Jiaojiao, are you tired?"
The two had been standing there for a while, and Kangxi felt a little sorry for them.
"I'm not tired, it's only been a short time, it's okay."
Don't frown; it will only fuel suspicion.
I'm fine. I'll let you know if I get tired.
Harigana smiled sweetly, and when Kangxi heard her words, his tightly furrowed brows immediately relaxed: "Okay, tell me if you're tired, and I'll give you a massage tonight."
At this moment, inside the carriage that was about to enter the city, the Empress Dowager was furious, but because the carriage was not soundproof, she dared not get angry and could only reprimand in a low voice.
"Qiqige, do you remember where you're from?"
The Empress Dowager looked indifferent, leaning against the carriage and looking at the Grand Empress Dowager: "Eji, Qiqige is Fulin's empress, the current emperor's mother. After she passes away, she will be buried in the imperial mausoleum."
Why bring up her past actions?
The Empress Dowager had long since given up on the Borjigit clan; she had simply trapped herself for so many years.
"You! How dare you!"
Bumbutai hadn't expected her to say that. She pointed at the Empress Dowager with trembling eyes, her gaze filled with ruthlessness.
“Mother, you are getting old, you should pay more attention to your health and not get angry all the time. Getting angry is bad for your health.”
The Empress Dowager reached out and poured a glass of water for her, placing it in front of her: "Eji, Qiqige has been a member of the Aisin Gioro clan since the year she entered the palace."
The saying goes, "A woman should follow her husband wherever he goes," and Qiqige's family has already benefited from her, having repaid the debt of gratitude for her upbringing.
For the rest of her life, Qiqige was merely the Empress Dowager of the Qing Dynasty.
"I will intervene in anything that affects the Qing Dynasty."
His gaze remained unchanged, and even his voice was completely calm.
The words he said startled the Empress Dowager. Before she could figure out how to persuade him, she heard him say, "They will stop at nothing to protect those I should protect."
Bumbutai didn't say anything more; this time, she had truly given up completely.
That matter must never be exposed. If Emperor Kangxi finds out, his reputation after death will be jeopardized, and his remains may even be thrown out of the imperial mausoleum.
And the Borjigit clan, which she cared about most, would also suffer because of that incident. Not only did she not help at all, she might even be expelled from the clan.
The Empress Dowager felt a pang of heartache seeing the Empress Dowager's sudden dejected state, but she had endured it for a year and hadn't expected that she would still not change at all.
Helpless, she had no choice but to do this.
"Ege, Qiqige will take care of you and respect you as before."
However, on some matters, Qiqige will absolutely not back down.
The Empress Dowager remained silent, leaning against the carriage with her eyes closed, seemingly lost in thought.
The carriage quickly entered the city gate.
At the palace gate, civil and military officials, concubines, and other palace women knelt on the ground, while commoners knelt in worship not far away.
Harigana thought the Empress Dowager would be furious when she came down, but to her surprise, she didn't look angry at all, and even her eyes were calm when she looked at her.
However, he looked tired, not from exhaustion, but from sadness.
"Grandmother, you've worked so hard!"
Kangxi stepped forward, took the Empress Dowager's arm from Sumalagu's hand, and helped her walk inside.
"It's alright, you'll be fine after a few days of rest."
They talked for a while at the entrance, and according to Harigana's plan, they pretended to be quiet for a bit before returning to the palace.
When I passed by the twins, I stood and glanced at them without saying anything, but I didn't show any extra expression either.
Harigana followed Emperor Kangxi, holding the Empress Dowager's hand, and lowered his head, pretending to be a quail.
"Don't worry, your good days are yet to come."
The Empress Dowager turned her head and whispered something in her ear, then gently squeezed her hand.
After saying that, he led her inside without giving her a chance to ask any more questions.
Having spent so much time with the Empress Dowager, Harigana knew that she simply didn't want to say more, so he obediently followed her.
Cining Palace.
"Grandmother, shall we call a royal physician to check your pulse?"
Emperor Kangxi was somewhat worried, after all, he was getting old.
Li Dequan was quick-witted and saw that they had run away. The Empress Dowager didn't have time to say anything, so she could only let them be.
"Xuan Ye, Grandmother is alright, you don't need to worry."
"He's old, he's getting on in years, and he's just a little tired after traveling by carriage for several days."
Emperor Kangxi didn't know what the Empress Dowager had said, but to his surprise, the Empress Dowager spoke the same way as before.
"Grandmother, you should still take a look. It will put your mind at ease."
"After the imperial physician takes your pulse, please get some rest. The palace banquet tonight will require your attention."
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