On Kangxi's side, he learned the full details of the relationship between Yinzhi and Geng Youran from Li Dequan.
In fact, Geng Youran was brought into the inner palace of the palace without any reason.
Back when Yinzhi was still a prince, he secretly had his eunuch take him out of the palace, disguised himself, and went to Guanyun Temple.
At that time, Abbot Yuanyi had not yet gone on his travels. He received Madam Geng, who had been donating incense money to Guanyun Temple, at the temple.
At the time, Madam Geng had a little girl who looked about three or four years old with her.
The girl was being naughty, insisting that her head maid take her out to play. Helpless, Madam Geng had no choice but to send someone to take her out for a walk around the area.
It was during that time that Yinzhi and Geng Youran met.
As a prince, apart from the elders in the palace, other people around Yinzhi would generally only say flattering words.
After Geng Youran ran out of the main hall, she happened to bump into Yinzhi, who was strolling around the temple.
However, the original owner did not apologize; instead, she prejudicially insisted that Yinzhi apologize first.
The young eunuch next to him wanted to teach the ignorant girl a lesson, but Yinzhi stopped him.
Imagine growing up surrounded by flattery, and suddenly someone appears in your world who says the opposite of what you mean.
This would naturally leave a deeper impression on them. More importantly, after Yuan Yi had received all the guests, he then received Yin Zhi in the pavilion behind the mountain.
"Our guest is of extraordinary status, and it is an honor for our temple to have you here today."
Why does the host say that?
Yinzhi thought he had concealed his identity well, but little did he know that his true identity had already been discovered.
Yuan Yi was no ordinary person to begin with, and besides, royal demeanor cannot be concealed by simply changing into commoner's clothes.
The eunuch standing nearby was getting anxious. The eldest prince had been gone for quite some time, and if he didn't return soon, something bad might happen.
"Master, it's been quite a while, perhaps we should head back now."
Yinzhi glared at him, but showed no intention of leaving.
“Benefactor, the time has come. You should return to where you belong.”
"Leaving is allowed, but the host needs to answer one question."
Before Yinzhi could ask a question, Abbot Yuanyi spoke up:
"Marriage is preordained by Heaven, and blessings naturally fill the door. Retribution is beyond human control; a calm mind comprehends the grace of Zen."
After speaking, the host went down the mountain first.
When Yinzhi returned to the palace, he was punished, and several eunuchs around him were all beaten to death.
This was also the first time Consort Hui had ever been so angry with her son since giving birth to Yinzhi.
Sneaking out of the palace was not the only reason for Consort Hui's anger. More importantly, the nanny she had assigned to Yinzhi's side had died, poisoned in his food.
The food was originally intended for Yinzhi, but Yinzhi, using the excuse of a poor appetite, gave it to the nanny and then slipped out of the princes' quarters.
Poisoning a prince is a crime punishable by the extermination of nine generations of one's family. But Consort Hui has never been able to find the culprit.
After learning about this, Yinzhi kept searching for the predestined relationship that Abbot Yuanyi had mentioned.
When he learned that the "blessed person" mentioned by Abbot Yuanyi was Geng Youran, he found a way to arrange for Geng Youran to enter Yanxi Palace.
However, what Yinzhi did not expect was that the Geng Youran who entered the palace was no longer the Geng Youran he had met before.
"Outrageous! Just because of this nonsensical poem, he dared to bribe ministers and even arrange for the selection of imperial concubines without authorization!"
When Emperor Kangxi learned that his son, a prince, had believed the nonsense of a monk, he was furious and the teacup beside him instantly shattered.
"Your Majesty, please calm down. The eldest prince was just confused for a moment."
"A moment of confusion? He's been searching for so many years, does that seem like a moment of confusion?"
Although Emperor Kangxi was angry about his son's actions, he was more wary of him.
In the royal family, the relationship is first between the emperor and his subjects, and only then can they be father and son.
At this time, Emperor Kangxi was in his prime and ambitious. If all his sons were so cunning, they would inevitably do something rebellious in the future.
But then Kangxi thought that perhaps he could use this opportunity to warn all his sons.
"Li Dequan, send someone to secretly keep an eye on Yanxi Palace. Report any news to me immediately."
Xiao Anzi is the one chosen by Li Dequan.
He was the first to tell Li Dequan about Lüyao entering the First Prince's residence and Taohua being sent to the Censorate.
Upon hearing the news, Emperor Kangxi immediately guessed that it was Geng Youran who had truly resolved these matters.
In the palace, besides money, trust is a very useful weapon.
Taking advantage of the trust of the three senior palace maids, Geng Youran eliminated Tao Hua and Lü Yao without getting her hands dirty. This scheming was nothing like that of a girl who had just entered the palace.
In particular, the fact that Lüyao was given to the eldest prince seemed to be a mutual agreement, but in fact, not only Kangxi, but even Li Dequan could guess that Lüyao would not have a good ending after entering the palace.
"Li Dequan, find an opportunity for me to meet this girl."
"Yes, sir."
Sure enough, half a month later, I received news from Xinyi that Lüyao had passed away due to an illness that had not been cured.
Upon hearing this news, Geng Youran suddenly felt both pathetic and horrified.
Tragically, she may very well spend her entire life here; terrifyingly, she doesn't know if she will become the second Lü Yao.
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