“Wanru, we’ve known each other for so many years, I can’t lie to you. You’ve seen it yourself, if the Emperor and the Prince really wanted to do something to Ulanara, they would have done it long ago, they wouldn’t have waited until today. Her father is Feiyanggu, and her brother has become a Zuo Ling (military commander), both of whom are currently the Prince’s supporters. As for the Emperor, he needs to protect the face of the royal family. In that case, we might as well use her this once.”
Niohuru Wanru smiled bitterly:
"Sister, don't you think this idea is too naive? She's not a puppet that can be manipulated at will. If we really lift her confinement, what's the difference between that and releasing a tiger back into the mountains?"
Li Jingshu and Geng Youran had already thought about this issue.
"You can rest assured, Consort Li has already resolved this issue."
The method was actually not complicated. Li Jingshu had specially trained a group of people beforehand, and their indentures were in her hands, not belonging to the Yong Prince's Mansion.
These people will all be placed around Ulanara.
Of course, Geng Youran did not tell Niu Hulu Wanru about this.
Wanru smiled bitterly:
"Sister, since you've already discussed it, why bother asking me?"
Geng Youran was speechless. Wanru was right. Even if they didn't tell her, they would still tell the prince about it.
"I'm telling you this for two reasons: first, I don't want to hide it from you, and second, to give you some time to prepare."
Wanru didn't say anything, turned around and went into the inner room.
Geng Youran didn't insist, and went outside to call Huang Li:
"Take good care of your princess these next few days. If anything happens, remember to let me know."
"yes."
After that, Geng Youran took Qianxue back.
Later, Li Jingshu and Geng Youran discussed and decided to find a suitable opportunity to formally bring up this matter with Yinzhen.
March arrived quickly, and the weather gradually warmed up. Geng Youran dragged Niohuru Wanru to the back garden of the Prince's Mansion.
"Little sister, are you still angry with your older sister?"
"My sister wouldn't dare."
Geng Youran sighed. Judging from her tone, she was still angry.
"Wanru, you've been stuck in this dead end for a while now, haven't you? Aren't you feeling uncomfortable?"
Wanru burst out laughing.
"Sister, please stop acting silly. I'm not angry anymore."
Geng Youran knew that this was a lie, because even she couldn't help but get angry, let alone Wanru.
But in this era, there are many things beyond our control, and if they keep getting stuck on these issues, they'll only be asking for trouble.
"Sister, although I understand why you did this, there's something I must say beforehand."
"Please feel free to speak."
Wanru stood up and gazed into the distance from the pavilion railing:
"You and I both know a bit about Ulanara's situation. If she tries to harm my child or any of the children in the manor after she gets out, I will definitely get rid of her, even if it means we both die."
Geng Youran was startled by Wanru's tone; she had never seen Wanru like this before.
She stood up, walked to Wanru's side, patted Wanru's shoulder, and said nothing.
In March of the 55th year of the Kangxi Emperor's reign, Miao Sui, the magistrate of Dinghai County, passed away.
"Father, in recent days, due to the death of Miao Sui, the magistrate of Dinghai County, a conflict has broken out between the local people and Miao Sui's son."
"Oh? Why is that?"
Yinzhen explained the whole story to Kangxi.
It turns out that during his tenure, Miao Sui was deeply loved by the people and made great contributions to the development of Dinghai.
After Miao Sui's death, the people of Dinghai, grateful for his kindness, requested that he be buried in Dinghai. However, his son, Miao Minyuan, insisted on returning his remains to his hometown for burial.
"Unexpectedly, Miao Sui was so beloved by the people that this led to a conflict with his son."
"Yes, Father Emperor, I think it would be better to find a compromise."
Kangxi became interested:
"Tell me about it."
"Your subject believes that it would be better to adopt the plan of 'returning the remains to the hometown for burial, and keeping the clothing and hat in Dinghai'."
Emperor Kangxi nodded, agreeing that the method was feasible.
"I think your method is good, so I'll leave this matter to you to keep an eye on."
"Your subject obeys the decree."
Yinzhen returned to the Yongqin Prince's residence, full of pride and satisfaction. Servants immediately went to his study to fetch him.
"Your Highness, Consort Li says she has something important to discuss with you and would like to ask you to come over."
Yinzhen glanced at the few remaining memorials on the table.
"Go and tell Consort Li that the master will be visiting tonight."
"Yes, sir."
Hearing from the servants that the prince was coming tonight, Li Jingshu felt uneasy, because she was not sure if the prince's reaction would be as smooth as she and Geng Youran had expected.
Regardless of whether the prince agrees or not, if the prince completely despises him because of this matter, then Hongshi's future will be over.
Then she thought again, trying is better than doing nothing.
So she had the servants prepare early. Yinzhen arrived very early in the afternoon, and coincidentally, Hongshi was also there, so she took the opportunity to test his studies.
"You've memorized the book quite well. How's your archery practice going lately?"
"Father, your son practices for an hour every morning without fail."
Yinzhen nodded in satisfaction.
"It's good that you know how to improve yourself; it's not like you've let your mother down."
Hongshi dared not linger and left first, citing his studies.
"Speak, what is the purpose of inviting me here today?"
Yinzhen assumed that Li Jingshu was only concerned about Hongshi, so he didn't think much of it.
Unexpectedly, Li Jingshu dismissed the servants and then knelt down in front of Yinzhen.
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