After breakfast, Yin took Qingyan's little hand and followed Fei Yanggu to the study, which was the safest place in the new house.
"Sisi, have some tea first." Qingyan brewed chrysanthemum tea and placed it in front of everyone.
Adun, accompanied by the palace guards, patrolled the courtyard, arresting anyone they found suspicious for questioning by Fei Yanggu.
Qingyan held the storybook that Sisi had just given her, half of her mind on the contents, while her pair of jade-like little ears perked up, listening to their discussion.
"Fourth Prince, why did His Majesty postpone Xiao Guai's wedding?" Fei Yanggu was a straightforward person, and he couldn't help but feel worried when he heard that his daughter's wedding had been postponed.
Is His Majesty planning to back out?
"Fourth Uncle, the Empress Dowager wants to use her body to set a trap for Qingyan." Yin quickly recounted the similar matter that Kangxi was investigating, and Fei Yanggu's face immediately darkened.
The Empress Dowager only allowed her trusted imperial physicians to inquire about her health; she didn't even listen to the imperial physicians around Emperor Kangxi.
Now, this matter.....
"Father Emperor has the power to control the imperial physician's grandson and make him confess." Yin looked at Qingyan and said that Xiao Guai had decided to use a secret medicine to hasten the Empress Dowager's death.
Even the Emperor took advantage of her moment of confusion, so he had even less reason to worry.
"Really?!" Fei Yanggu was deeply shocked. His Majesty's thoughts represented the attitude of the royal family.
The Empress Dowager harbored strong personal ties to Mongolia and was unaware of the Qing Dynasty's contributions.
"Yes, a few years ago, Mother's health was poor, which was largely due to the Empress Dowager. She used a secret medicine from the Qiyan clan to try and get Xiao Guai abandoned by the royal family." The little one that Yin had been protecting with all his heart was almost killed.
Consort Tong's good health was mainly due to the medicinal herbs and nourishing meals offered as tribute by the Qing Dynasty. If she were not careful, these things could be used against her by outsiders.
“The secret medicine…” Fei Yanggu murmured.
Secret medicine!
These two words broke the hearts of many powerful nobles, whose sisters were often suppressed by Mongolian noblewomen, and some were even killed with secret drugs for the benefit of the noblewomen.
If his official position had been higher, his only sister wouldn't have been killed by the Empress Dowager's distant relatives.
Over the years, Fei Yanggu never gave up the investigation. It wasn't until recently, with the secret help of Qingyan Space, that he learned that his sister had been killed by that Mongolian noblewoman.
"Fourth Uncle, Father said that the person you are looking for will be personally handed over to you after the Empress Dowager's passing, and he will absolutely not inquire about her life or death!" Yin thought of the words that Kangxi had specifically told him before he left, and asked him to tell Fei Yanggu every word of them.
Immediately, Fei Yanggu's eyes warmed up. He understood that Kangxi was preparing to avenge Empress Dowager Tong and the noble ladies who were close to them.
"I understand. How confident is His Majesty in the Empress Dowager's health?" Fei Yanggu asked with great concern.
Even if His Majesty gets hold of the imperial physician's grandson, will the Empress Dowager directly intervene to help him?
“Seventy percent!” Yin looked at Fei Yanggu. “Father had the Phoenix Guards personally confirm it. At most, the Empress Dowager’s health will completely collapse within a month.”
Yin thought about Qingyan and his preparations for repaying the Empress Dowager. Hmph, he would make the Empress Dowager understand that some people are not to be trifled with.
Fei Yanggu couldn't help but chuckle as he watched the two little ones exchanging glances. Even if the Emperor intervened and the Phoenix Guards were arrested for drugging the animals, they would be fine.
"How did Ma Jia become connected with the Empress Dowager?" Fei Yanggudi prepared to ask in detail.
"I don't know for now. Consort Rong often goes to Cining Palace." That's all Yin could find out. He wasn't bothered by the affairs of the harem, which led to trouble for Qingyan in his previous life.
Fei Yanggu nodded. Women in the palace would cooperate even with their enemies if there were benefits to be gained.
The Empress Dowager treated Lady Ma Jia fairly well; she did not make things difficult for her after Consort Rong entered the palace.
"Little darling, come over and listen too." Yin glanced at Qingyan's curious little face, and saw that the storybook he was holding in his hands was upside down.
A slight smile appeared on his lips. Xiao Guai put down the book and realized that she was holding it upside down.
She covered her face with her chubby little hands, secretly feeling embarrassed!
Fei Yanggu didn't notice her little actions and became increasingly anxious.
"Father, Fourth Brother is right, it's wrong for us to do more!" Qingyan understood that Yin didn't want Fei Yanggu to get involved. No matter how much the royal family stirred things up, it was just an internal conflict.
If foreign officials were to get involved, Emperor Kangxi would not allow it.
If the Imperial Astronomical Bureau's order came from Emperor Kangxi, the official would not be severely punished. However, if the official was not intelligent, his entire family would ultimately be ruined because of him.
Yin held her in his arms. The little girl who was once so young had slowly grown up, and the scent of milk in his arms was no longer faint.
He took a deep breath, and a fruity aroma filled his nose.
I couldn't help but laugh. Qingyan loves fruit, and now, her little body smells of fruit every day.
"Fourth Uncle, don't let Qingyan go easily. Also, stop investigating Ma Jia's affairs. Anggu Mama wants to control the prince's wife. Since Jue Luo has no hope, she has turned her attention to Yin Zhi." Yin sighed and reached out to touch her hair.
Crown Prince Yinzhi is now under the control of the Empress Dowager. Currently, Yinzhi and his primary consort are both military officers, and they all have influence in the court. Clearly, Fei Yanggu's role is more significant than Dong E Qishi's; otherwise, her primary target wouldn't have been the Jue Luo clan.
Before having dinner with Fei Yanggu, Yin had his own dinner and personally coaxed Qingyan to sleep before leaving the new residence. In the carriage, he closed his eyes and thought about everything that had happened recently. Since early morning, Cining Palace had been on high alert, and it seemed that the Empress Dowager might pass away at any moment.
After lunch, Emperor Kangxi issued an imperial edict, in accordance with the Empress Dowager's wishes, postponing the wedding of Yinzhi and Qingyan, and ordering the Imperial Observatory to reschedule. Yinzhi and Consort Rong were overjoyed, knowing that if the Empress Dowager recovered her health in a month, Yinzhi and Consort Dong'e's reputation would only improve further.
Yin hid himself inside his hood, twirling the Buddhist beads Qingyan had given him, and his heart gradually calmed down.
Now, with the Empress Dowager potentially bribing all the servants around him, he has to be even more careful in his daily actions.
He took out two luminous pearls from a hidden compartment in the armrest and twirled them in his hands. He had escaped from Liulichang and originally intended to give them to Qingyan as toys. However, she had broken several ivory balls with her little hands, so he dared not take these luminous pearls anymore, fearing that Qingyan would ruin them and be heartbroken for a long time.
Su Peisheng sat on the carriage shaft, listening intently to the sounds coming from inside. (To be continued. If you like this work, please vote for it on Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)
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