Half an hour later, Kangxi received the celestial globe bottle that Yin and Qingyan had recognized. He was puzzled. What should Yin do about this thing that had been sent?
Li Dequan's heart sank as he looked at the items; it seemed someone was sabotaging him behind the scenes.
"Li Dequan, take the things to Cining Palace!" After a moment's thought, Kangxi understood Yin's meaning.
He and Lanya were still worried about who should be the first to make trouble this time.
Lan Ya's reading is inadequate, and he certainly cannot interfere in the affairs of the harem, as that would embarrass Lan Ya.
Li Dequan sighed inwardly, feeling a bit annoyed. These servants were quite bold, managing to put His Majesty in such a difficult position.
In the past few days, Emperor Kangxi and Consort Tong have been racking their brains for a pretext to deal with the situation. No matter which of them makes the first move, their reputation will certainly suffer in the end.
The Empress Dowager was different. Many of the bondservant families had ancestors who had worked with her, and there were some familial ties between them.
The celestial globe in front of her was the Empress Dowager's most cherished possession. She would probably be furious if she discovered it was missing.
At this moment, Qingyan and Yin were unaware of what was happening in the palace. They were still wandering around the residence. The Yan residence occupied a large area, and even though it did not exceed the standards for a rank-based residence, it was still considered one of the best.
Of the several family mansions that were raided, only the Yan family mansion was the most exquisite.
Qingyan surveyed the study. The master of the Yan family was somewhat of an anomaly; the house and furniture were not made of mahogany, but rather...
etc!
Sunlight streamed in through the window, and from Qingyan's angle, she could see the golden light reflected off the high table. At that moment, her mood soared even higher.
“Ebony and golden nanmu!” Qingyan exclaimed in surprise.
During the Qing Dynasty, only the Empress Dowager, Empress Dowager, and Emperor and Empress were allowed to use Phoebe zhennan wood; anyone else who used it was committing a capital offense.
What!
Yin was stunned. The furniture was somewhat stained, and it didn't look like Phoebe zhennan wood from any angle.
"Little darling, you can't say things like that carelessly." Yin looked at the little one and quickly reminded her that if she said something carelessly, it could cause immeasurable harm.
snort!
Qingyan turned her little face to the side. Ebony and golden nanmu are not popular now. In modern times, they would cost a lot of money.
"What nonsense! This is also a type of Phoebe zhennan wood, but it's very rare now." These Phoebe zhennan trees are all hidden in the silt, many of them being swept into the silt when they floated in the canal.
Yin looked at Qingyan in surprise; the little guy actually knew what these things were!
"So confident?" Yin looked at the sulking little guy and laughed.
Qingyan nodded heavily, indicating that she wouldn't speak carelessly if she wasn't sure.
"Let's go straight to the palace!" Yin refused Qingyan's refusal.
The presence of Phoebe zhennan wood here is a big problem. The aristocratic families have already arranged funerals for two emperors, and they've also been eyeing these things.
Inside the carriage, she was a little scared; this was clearly the prelude to going to the palace to file a complaint!
"Little darling, just tell them it was ebony and golden nanmu when you go over!" Yin turned his head and kissed her forehead; the little one's face was a bit pale. "Ebony and golden nanmu are an ominous symbol. Once unearthed, if they are not acquired by the royal family, they will surely bring disaster to the world."
Qingyan was stunned. How could there be such a reasoning?
"Fourth Prince, will His Majesty be angry?" Qingyan was startled.
She was worried that she was being drawn into a vicious cycle because so much was hidden in a simple piece of wood.
"Father will probably be angry, but his anger won't be directed at you." Qingyan pouted. Lately, she wanted to stay at home and not run around anywhere.
When Kangxi heard Li Dequan's report that Yinzhi had brought Qingyan into the palace, he was a little surprised. Hadn't Qingyan gone to check the secret rooms in several confiscated mansions?
The two entered the Hall of Mental Cultivation and respectfully bowed and greeted each other.
"Fourth Prince, why are you back so soon?" Kangxi asked, puzzled.
"Your Majesty, the Yan residence has furniture made of ebony and golden nanmu wood," Qingyan's clear voice rang out.
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Dequan secretly regretted not having retreated with the other servants.
Now, even if he wanted to step down, it wouldn't be possible.
Upon hearing this, Kangxi immediately stood up from his dragon throne. This blockhead... He specifically looked at Yin, hoping to get a negative answer.
Reality is often the cruelest thing. As Kangxi watched Yin nod, his heart grew even colder.
"Little Darling, are you sure that's ebony and golden nanmu?" Kangxi found it strange. How did Little Darling discover something they hadn't noticed before?
Qingyan nodded. This item was often mentioned by the two nannies, and in addition, ebony and golden nanmu were also frequent subjects in many treasure appraisal programs on modern television.
"Your Majesty, at the Yan residence, I happened to be standing at the right angle. The sunlight shone directly onto the furniture through the window, so from my vantage point, it was not shimmering with golden light," Qingyan quickly explained.
Kangxi nodded. The Ulanara family was considered to be law-abiding, and Fei Yanggu even felt that Phoebe zhennan wood was an ominous symbol.
"Fourth Prince, what do you think?" Yin has already attended court, and Emperor Kangxi attaches great importance to the upbringing of his sons.
Kangxi's sons were all elites; apart from a very few who lacked political acumen, the rest were the best.
"Father, these things look quite old. I think they shouldn't have been prepared by the current head of the family. Could they have been prepared by the previous head of the family?" Yin was straightforward and would never let a good person be wronged, nor would he let go of anyone who might deceive them.
Emperor Kangxi shared this view, as the bondservants were basically under his control and would certainly not have received these benefits.
"What else did you find at the Yan residence?" Kangxi looked at the two with great interest, and Xiao Guai's eyes gleamed. "Xiao Guai, what have you taken a liking to?"
Qingyan blushed with embarrassment; those blue and white porcelain items were mostly exquisite pieces.
"Your Majesty, there are many blue and white porcelains there!" Qingyan couldn't hold back and blurted it all out.
Yin looked dejected. Xiao Guai was too honest, and a few words were enough for Kangxi to uncover the truth.
Haha~
Kangxi laughed heartily. Her unpretentious nature was very similar to that of Fei Yanggu, and only someone like her could gain Kangxi's trust.
"My little darling, among the remaining families, there are even better ones. I'll have the blue and white porcelain you've chosen delivered to your new residence!" Kangxi was indirectly rewarding Qingyan.
"Really?!" She was overjoyed. Judging from Kangxi's expression, he clearly hoped that Xiaoguai could forget about the matter.
"Yes, Fourth Prince, you should accompany Qingyan around more often. If he sees anything he likes, just take it back!" Kangxi promised.
A celestial sphere bottle could trigger the Empress Dowager's attack; it's good that his wish can be fulfilled. (To be continued. If you like this work, please vote for it on Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please read at m.qidian.com.)
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