Back in the dining room, Jue Luo Shi and Qing Yan's eyes were red. Yin understood that Qing Yan must have told them what had happened.
Fei Yanggu's face also showed anger. The Jue Luo clan was too unscrupulous. They actually dared to lay a hand on Hafenga. Did they not know what kind of punishment they would receive for harming a prince of the royal family?
"Master, it's the Jue Luo clan that's gone too far!" Jue Luo clan looked at Lou Wense, feeling indignant that her daughter was always being treated this way. "It's all my fault!"
“Mother-in-law, this is not your fault,” Yin quickly said.
“It’s not because of you that the Jue Luo clan has found another backer!” Fei Yanggu had all the information about the Jue Luo clan. “The latest news from the capital is that they have gotten close to Yuqing Palace, and the eldest daughter of the third branch has married the eldest son of the Hesheli clan as a concubine.”
As soon as the words were spoken, everyone was shocked. According to the status of the Jue Luo clan, the eldest daughter was the most precious. Why would she become the concubine of the son of a first-rank official? Wasn't this degrading her status?
"This is utter nonsense!" Jue Luo slammed her teacup down on the table. "Any news from the eldest son's family?"
“The eldest branch has returned to live outside the Great Wall!” Fei Yanggu exclaimed. Only this branch of the Jue Luo clan is intelligent. “They have already handed over the position of clan leader to the second branch.”
Jue Luo laughed coldly: "My sister-in-law persuaded my brother that both of the noble daughters of the two branches of the family were to be selected for the imperial concubine selection. My brother directly arranged for them to be exempted from the selection. My sister-in-law found a leisurely prince from beyond the Great Wall to be his principal wife."
Yin and Qingyan exchanged a glance; indeed, the Jue Luo clan was ambitious.
“This time, Hafeng’a’s matter should be an act of surrender to the Hesheli clan.” Fei Yangu was really angry. Using his own child as a bargaining chip was definitely unacceptable.
surrender?!
Qingyan glanced at Yin: "Are we using the lives of the four of us to show our loyalty to them?"
"After being reprimanded by His Majesty, Prime Minister Suo has never trusted anyone who would surrender again. Therefore, Prime Minister Jue Luo came up with this plan." Fei Yanggu had hidden some spies in Jue Luo's residence, and the information they sent was absolutely accurate.
"What if things are exposed?" Jue Luo asked hoarsely.
"You're going to plead for me!" Fei Yanggu's simple four words shattered the Jue Luo clan's illusions. Sure enough, the Jue Luo clan used her as a shield.
Snap!
Jue Luo smashed the teacup in her hand. Her eyes were bloodshot. Since marrying Fei Yanggu, how many times had she cleaned up their messes? When had they ever failed to promise her that it would be the last time?
"I won't get involved in this. Whatever the punishment, they deserve it!" Jue Luo Shi said angrily.
After hearing what Jue Luo Shi said, Yin understood the situation.
“Father-in-law, this matter must be reported to the Emperor!” Yin said, glancing at Fei Yanggu. “After all, we have mobilized Imperial Physician Yuan, and I have also mobilized Master Yuan Kun.”
Fei Yanggu sighed. Although Jue Luo said she didn't care, she was still somewhat worried.
"This matter must be reported to His Majesty. As long as those two can be spared, we ask for nothing else!" Fei Yanggu pleaded on behalf of the Jue Luo clan.
"No problem!" Yin agreed.
The Jue Luo clan was, after all, a member of the imperial family. Even if the relationship was distant, Kangxi would not punish the two of them too severely.
"I see that the second and third branches of the Jue Luo clan are useless, but the youngest son of the eldest branch is capable. I plan to arrange for him to come and join the navy!" After a brief consideration, Yin decided to give the Jue Luo clan a special favor.
Upon hearing this, Lady Jue Luo looked up at Yin. Was what he said true?
"Of course! Mother-in-law, what I value is character. That child is the best; he can endure hardship." This was a form of compensation from Yin to Jue Luo Shi.
In the Qing Dynasty, it was very difficult to obtain military merits. Joining the navy meant more opportunities to go to sea for training and to participate in expeditions.
"On behalf of the Jue Luo clan, I thank you!" Jue Luo quickly stood up and bowed to Yin.
Yin wanted to dodge, but Fei Yanggu stopped him.
“You deserve this courtesy!” Fei Yanggu said directly.
Yin gave a wry smile: "Father-in-law, aren't you making me feel too embarrassed?"
Not wanting to put Shu Yun in a difficult position, Yin shifted his body slightly to accept half a bow.
"How is Hafenga's health?" Feiyangu didn't look at the little guy. He often had to go outside, and he would feel bad if he brought unclean things to the little guy.
“Father, Hafeng is feeling much better, and the pimples on his face have gone down quite a bit,” Qingyan quickly said.
Fei Yanggu was finally relieved. So many people outside were waiting to see their family make a fool of themselves. Now that the mother and daughter had resolved their differences, Fei Yanggu was very happy.
"That's good. Don't let anyone else know about you vaccinating Hafeng'a with smallpox," Fei Yanggu said directly to Yin.
Yin was slightly taken aback. "Father-in-law, why are you stopping us from reporting this to Father Emperor?"
“Now, although His Majesty doesn’t say it, he has already placed some restrictions on the Crown Prince. Your status is second only to the Crown Prince. If the matter of smallpox is brought up, it will be too conspicuous.” Fei Yanggu considered it for a moment and decided to discuss the smallpox matter later.
Yin didn't speak, but he understood the benefits of this; it would be a meritorious deed if he were to ascend the throne.
"Understood!" Yin agreed. "I have already silenced the servants. The physicians in the palace have been carefully selected and will definitely not say anything more."
Since the birth of the twins, Imperial Physician Yuan had been working more at the Fourth Prince's residence and rarely informed His Majesty about matters concerning the Fourth Prince's residence.
“That’s good, little darling. You should keep the courtyard gates closed for a while longer. Prince Zhi is investigating the smallpox case. The Tenth Prince came back the day before yesterday, saw the twins, and heard about Hafeng’a’s matter. He also went on a rampage and is still in the interrogation tent!” Fei Yanggu hoped that the Fourth Prince would not interfere in this matter and put on the role of a victim.
Upon hearing Fei Yanggu's arrangement, Yin nodded in agreement. He didn't feel that Fei Yanggu was bossing him around; a warmth rose in his heart, realizing that Fei Yanggu was clearly thinking of him.
"Tenth Prince, are you alright?" Yin asked with concern.
"Tenth Master should come to see you in the next few days. It would be better if you asked him yourself!" Fei Yanggu reassured him for a few moments, then went out with Jue Luo Shi.
The two walked out of the gate of Yin's courtyard, pretending to have bitter expressions. Everyone felt that Ha Feng might not make it.
"Little Darling, restrain all the servants. We'll keep him in solitary confinement for a while longer!" Yin knew in his heart that Fei Yanggu would never harm Zi, so it seemed that the situation outside was not good.
Qingyan nodded and gave the order directly.
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