Kangxi arrived at Chenggan Palace early to await the arrival of Consort Tong, Yinhe, and Qingyan. Going to Cining Palace would only make things worse, and the Empress Dowager would absolutely not allow Kangxi to show the slightest favoritism.
The Empress Dowager always placed great importance on the distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children, and Yin's position became increasingly stable. However, after she discovered that Yin was becoming estranged from her under the instigation of Suo'etu, she could only watch as the relationship between father and son grew more and more distant.
At this time, Yin made up for Kangxi's regret. Ever since Yin went to the Ulanara residence, Fei Yanggu often mentioned Yin's embarrassing stories to him. In Kangxi's eyes, Yin's image became more and more solid, and Yin was no longer the only prince that Kangxi paid attention to.
Master Yuanyi's prophecy made Kangxi value Yin even more. The Empress Dowager's hostility towards Qingyan caused a significant change in Kangxi's mind. The emperors of the Qing Dynasty were basically people who loved and desired others, and hated and desired them to death. They absolutely could not tolerate being ignored by others.
Yin and Qingyan were puzzled as to why the Empress Dowager would suddenly relent. Originally, they had both prepared themselves to face any challenge from the Empress Dowager at any time.
Today, they finally don't have to worry about it anymore. He must have done some maneuvering for Qingyan. Otherwise, the Empress Dowager's stubbornness wouldn't be easily dismissed. It seems that the Empress Dowager has been helping them behind the scenes quite a bit.
At Cining Palace, Consort Rong, Yinzhi, and the other two did not receive any good treatment. Instead, they were severely scolded by the Empress Dowager. As long as Dong Eshi was by Qingyan's side, she would definitely become Xiao Guai's shield.
"Fourth Prince, if you say we should hit her, will Consort Rong hold a grudge?" Qingyan asked Yin in a low voice. The Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager told them to return to the palace immediately.
Consort Rong, Yinzhi, and Lady Dong'e knelt on the gold-brick ground. If she and Lady Dong'e had switched places, she would surely have remembered the hatred and prepared to take revenge.
Yin nodded. Consort Rong is not very cunning and will definitely do something ruthless to Qingyan. Fortunately, she has her mother to take care of her in the deep palace.
In her past life, Qingyan's health was ruined, which was definitely related to Consort Rong. Uya wouldn't risk offending anyone for her own sake. Sometimes, she would secretly help those who harmed Qingyan.
In Wuya's heart, he could never compare to Yin.
Fortunately, Consort Tong's health improved, and Emperor Kangxi discovered Uya's ruthlessness. Otherwise, he would surely have repeated the tragedy of his previous life.
"Lanya, you're back?" Kangxi sat upright in the seat of honor, watching the three of them walk in, a relaxed expression on his face.
The weight on his heart finally lifted. His mother must have dissuaded his grandmother, which was good. At least it would relieve the little ones from too much pressure.
Consort Tong nodded. Kangxi was quite capable; at least, she no longer had to keep Consort Rong company and risk being bothered by the Empress Dowager.
"Father, Consort Rong and Third Brother are still being punished in Cining Palace. Would you like to go and see them?" Yin felt somewhat uneasy looking at Kangxi's smiling face.
Kangxi beckoned Yin to come over. He touched Yin's smooth forehead and felt a surge of emotion.
This child is still too soft-hearted. What kind of person is Yinzhi?
That child was spoiled by Consort Rong. Not only did he not care about filial piety, but under the tutelage of Dong E Qishi, he became increasingly cunning.
Today, when it was time to pay respects, he ordered that Yinzhi and his wife should go together before the morning court session, while Yinzhi and Yinzhi would wait until dawn to go to Cining Palace to pay their respects. However, Yinzhi went to the palace early. He had grown up and his ambition had become stronger.
"Fourth Prince, it's a good thing to have brotherly affection. You have to see if those people can appreciate your kindness." Kangxi sighed helplessly. Yinzhi had been taught by Lanya to be too soft-hearted. Now, there were many people waiting to see the mother and son make a fool of themselves. Kangxi had planned everything long ago.
Arranging for Consort Dong'e to be given to Yinzhi was an important part of this, so that the old lady would see that Consort Dong'e had reappeared in the royal family. Back then, Consort Dong'e's ability to control the late emperor was deeply imprinted in the hearts of the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager. Consort Dong'e's legitimate daughters basically had to learn how to control men.
In just a few months, not only did Consort Dong'e persuade Yinzhi to disregard the advice of his elders, but he also listened to the slander of Consort Dong'e Qishi and gave up the opportunity to return to the palace. Several things Yinzhi did in succession were somewhat similar to what his father, the Emperor, had done.
“Father, Xiao Guai doesn’t want Consort Rong and Third Brother to hold a grudge against us.” Yin understood Kangxi’s meaning, so he placed this soft-hearted decision on Qingyan. As a prince of the royal family, he could not be soft-hearted.
Being soft-hearted is a major stain on a prince's character, and he absolutely cannot bear it.
Kangxi nodded slightly. As long as it wasn't Yinzhi, it was understandable that Qingyan was so lenient.
When Consort Tong first entered the palace, she didn't think she could get along peacefully with these concubines. They would never let her go just because Lan Ya was soft-hearted.
At this moment, Qingyan shook her little head, looking around the room.
The furniture in Chenggan Palace is all made of rosewood. On the Baibaoge (treasure pavilion) on the left side of the main hall, which separates the main hall from the inner chambers, the items displayed are mostly simple and elegant Yuan blue and white porcelain.
This vase is worth the same as the antiques in the Hundred Treasures Pavilion of the Cining Palace. In the Hundred Treasures Pavilion in front of me, there are at least seven or eight Yuan blue and white double-eared vases. Even the most famous Yuan blue and white double-eared vase of Guiguzi descending the mountain, which is collected by later generations, is among them.
She was somewhat astonished. This single bottle was placed in the most vulnerable spot. In modern times, if a collector could acquire such a treasure, they would cherish it like a precious artifact.
Following Qingyan's gaze, Yin watched Guiguzi descend the mountain. He merely smiled slightly, saying that these things weren't valuable, but if Xiaoguai liked them, he could get her some exquisite items to decorate the mansion.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I understand!" Kangxi's words and deeds led Yinzhi to change his form of address.
Thanks to Consort Tong and her husband, he was able to be raised by Emperor Kangxi. Now, he is one of only two princes whom Emperor Kangxi personally educated. He is incomparable to the Crown Prince.
"Little darling, come to your third uncle." Kangxi hadn't seen Qingyan for a long time. Recently, he had heard rumors circulating outside about Qingyan's harassment of Qingya. He had merely watched coldly to see when Fei Yanggu's illegitimate daughter would stop, but the final resolution disappointed him.
Sending such a subject's daughter to Mongolia would be a disaster; it's better to let her marry into the capital.
Nanfang's status isn't too high either; as long as it puts Fei Yanggu at ease, that's fine.
Qingyan pouted and slowly walked towards Kangxi's direction.
"Who has offended our little princess?" Kangxi picked up Qingyan and looked at her with a smile in his eyes.
No matter how loud the gossip outside, it was all in vain for Kangxi to distrust these people.
"Third Uncle, are we really going to send Qingya to Mongolia?" Qingyan felt uneasy. He knew that Mongolia held considerable power, and if Qingya gained influence there, her life would be difficult. (To be continued. If you like this work, please vote for it on Qidian. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please go to m.qidian.com to read.)
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