Several hours later, news of the censors being struck by lightning for impeaching a loyal minister was brought back to the capital. Along the way, many people were discussing the matter, and the two censors who had been struck by lightning were surrounded by onlookers.
Emperor Kangxi issued an edict to prepare carriages for the two censors and to have the imperial physician accompany them, in case anything were to happen to them. At this time, Kangxi and Yinzhi's carriages were surrounded. Along the way, after Eshuo's return, the advance team continued to clear out the enemies along the route.
"Little darling, we'll be returning to the capital in a few days. The news about the tribulation will become increasingly complicated." After hiding in his spatial dimension with Qingyan, Yin comforted Qingyan, who was sitting opposite him. He analyzed the situation with her, and her slightly confused look made Yin sigh.
At this moment, she was more concerned about her family. When the camera turned to the Ulanara residence, she was terrified. The Ulanara residence inside the city was completely surrounded by soldiers of the Plain Yellow Banner. The residences closer to the military camp were unaffected. She looked at Yin in panic.
"Yesterday, Father Emperor issued an edict that this matter must be thoroughly investigated. It is likely that Lady Jueluo will be removed from office, and even Granny Su has been taken away." Yin recalled Consort Tong's sigh. He knew that for the sake of the royal family's safety, Emperor Kangxi had completely given up on Su Mo'er.
"Huh?!" Qingyan's adorable appearance softened his heart even more. Originally, she shouldn't have gotten involved.
Yin picked up the chubby little body and stroked her soft hair, feeling a pang of sorrow that Jue Luo's actions had delayed the development of Ulanara's children.
“Granny Su will likely be the first to be dealt with, and the Jue Luo clan and several concubines will probably be punished as well. Little darling, you absolutely cannot get involved. Before, the three of you, as her children, had already offended the Emperor by pleading for the Jue Luo clan.” Yin recalled Kangxi’s instructions. Qingyan was young, so he had to explain things to her carefully. Otherwise, her unintentional actions might touch upon the vital interests of several people.
Qingyan stared blankly at Yin, wondering... he wasn't going to ask for a favor?
"This is filial piety!" Eshuo and Saito's reputations cannot be tarnished. They are not yet married, but Qingyan has already chosen his betrothed, which is different from them.
Yin poked her forehead with his right index finger. The mother and daughter were always giving each other the cold shoulder when they met, and there was absolutely no affection between them. In front of outsiders, they had to pretend to have a peaceful relationship.
Back then, during the Qingyan baby's third-day celebration, the story of how Lady Jue Luo used the banquet to frame her illegitimate son had already spread like wildfire among the noblewomen. Even though that illegitimate son had died young, Lady Jue Luo's reputation was ruined.
"Hehe, with the mention of the tribulation of lightning, even you should stand on Father's side." Yin pinched Qingyan's little face. Imperial power is supreme. Ah, once Kangxi made his decision, Qingyan had no way to resist. Otherwise, it would be disobeying the imperial edict.
Qingyan puffed out her cheeks, but she didn't want to go back to the capital.
"Fourth Sister, my home has been destroyed." Qingyan sighed helplessly. Even though Jue Luo Shi disliked her, she still cared a lot about the reputation of Ulanara Shi.
Now that Kangxi has begun his campaign, the Ulanara clan has become the target of his attacks.
The scene on the screen filled her with regret. The old house was surrounded by soldiers of the Plain Yellow Banner, and only the small side gate through which servants could pass could be used. The masters inside the courtyard probably couldn't get out.
"Before Fourth Uncle returned, they were merely confined to their quarters." Yin looked at Qingyan, he didn't want to reveal Kangxi's decision.
However, the punishment for Jue Luo's affair with the imperial concubines was unavoidable. He couldn't help but feel sorry for Jue Luo; if Qingyan had been able to maintain his position in the Prince's Palace, and Jue Luo had been more audacious, the imperial family wouldn't have taken much action.
Before she was even betrothed, Lady Jue Luo's methods had already infiltrated the inner palace. Emperor Kangxi would not allow his subjects' wives to have private relationships with the concubines.
"Confined to your home? Didn't you say that Granny Su was also arrested?" Qingyan thought of Su Mo'er. Many years ago, Kangxi was taught Mongolian by Su Mo'er, so she was Kangxi's teacher.
Of the three—the Empress Dowager, Su Mo'er, and Mother—Mother is in the most danger.
"Yes, she's been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department to find out where the list of incompatible foods came from. If Su Mo'er speaks up, your mother's punishment can be reduced." Yin looked at Qingyan, not wanting her to bear so much guilt.
"Hehe, as long as Granny Su speaks up and takes responsibility? Fourth Brother, do you think we'll let that person take responsibility?" Qingyan slumped against him, this move was a dead end.
Mother is completely hopeless, but those concubines can be used.
“Consort Hui, Consort Rong, Consort Yi, and Noble Lady Wu are all involved. Father Emperor won’t send out two consorts to take the blame, so Consort Yi and Noble Lady Wu are the key,” Yinzhi analyzed rationally.
After returning to Beijing, this unsolved case will be completely resolved, and Qingyan will definitely be questioned.
"Ah?!" She understood that both Consort Hui and Consort Rong had princes standing behind them, so they would definitely not be dragged into this. Otherwise, it would not look good for the two princes.
Moreover, with Yin's meritorious service, Consort Hui's position will be even more secure.
"Fourth Prince, Consort Wuya has been promoted. Will it affect you?" Qingyan blinked. She was most concerned about Yin. There weren't many people who could cause him any trouble.
"Hehe, there will definitely be troubles, those censors will definitely keep harping on it." Yin didn't care, those people were just preparing to make trouble during the struggle for the throne.
Yin behaved very well in front of Kangxi, showing little concern for his status. Therefore, Suo'etu only wanted to destroy Yin's hopes and did not endanger Yin's life.
Yin was different. Even though he had Mingzhu in the court and Consort Hui in the harem, all the children born to Yin in the harem died quietly.
A few days ago, Consort Hui secretly investigated to prevent the Ingenjueluo family from murdering a concubine's son for their daughter's sake. Unfortunately, Consort Hui's investigation revealed that everything pointed to Suo'etu.
In the end, Consort Hui endured it and prepared to complain to Emperor Kangxi after his return to the capital.
"Pfft... The eldest prince already has a son?" Qingyan spat out his tea. Yin was only a teenager, yet he was already a father.
“When princes are in their teens, they usually have concubines first.” Yin said vaguely, as long as he had Qingyan. “That child died before he was three months old, which can be considered a struggle in the harem.”
Yin gazed at Qingyan's little face, thinking that they needed to protect their child, but that would require more time. Recently, he had witnessed Qingyan's growth and was finally at ease.
"Hmph, they're all studs!" Qingyan muttered under his breath.
She was well aware of Kangxi's abnormal ability to maintain his reputation. The Fourth Prince was definitely not as good as Kangxi in that respect, but he also had quite a few children!
"Shut up!" Yin snapped.
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