After Kangxi arrived at the naval port, Yinzhi and Yinzhi prepared a grand welcoming banquet. In the afternoon, Kangxi stood on a high platform and personally inspected the navy. The soldiers were in high spirits, which made Kangxi very happy.
As evening approached, a bonfire was lit on the training ground, and a whole roasted lamb was being cooked over it. After training, the soldiers hurried back to celebrate and prepare to attend the banquet hosted by Emperor Kangxi.
"My little darling, is there anything else we need here at the naval port?" Consort Tong asked with concern.
"Mother, everything here is in short supply, so please try your best to have Yuelai Inn provide it!" Qingyan, carrying the twins, arrived early so that Consort Tong could ask more questions.
Before arriving at the naval port, Emperor Kangxi specifically asked Consort Tong to memorize some things, saying that he wanted to ask Qingyan about them.
"Consort Hui has also come. Let Lady Yin Genjue spend more time with the child visiting her," Consort Tong said with emotion. "I heard from Tu Lichen that Lady Dong'e has been causing trouble for you since the first day she arrived?"
Consort Tong knew that Yinzhi and Consort Dong'e were after power, and Emperor Kangxi understood this as well, but he was powerless to stop them, after all, Yinzhi was Emperor Kangxi's son.
"Mother, let's not talk about those unhappy things anymore. I believe that the Third Princess Consort didn't do it on purpose!" Qingyan said, feeling guilty.
After Yinzhi arrived, she kept sowing discord between Yin and Yin. Even when Yin returned, he complained to her several times, believing that Yinzhi had come to seize power.
"If you don't tell me, how could I not know? Your imperial father is also very worried, thinking that the third prince doesn't suspect good intentions!" Consort Tong hinted to Qingyan.
If Consort Tong were to meet with Yin, Emperor Kangxi would certainly send spies to keep an eye on her. But it would be different if she met with Qingyan; the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law would definitely have a long conversation.
"Mother," Qingyan was stunned. What Consort Tong meant was, "The Tenth Prince complained to me that the Third Prince interferes too much. Every time they go to make a training plan, the Third Prince interferes."
"Even the Tenth Prince noticed?" Consort Tong chuckled. "That outspoken Tenth Prince will probably tell His Majesty soon!"
Consort Tong was very satisfied. Yin Zhi had listened to Consort Hui's arrangements but hadn't planned anything properly, which was why his scheme was discovered.
Within the naval port, Ma Jia had numerous spies who could provide Yin Zhi with many conveniences. The other three children were all loyal, so the tenth prince wouldn't worry about the third prince's reputation.
"Mother, my tenth brother has really grown up," Qingyan said with emotion.
"Really? His Majesty has always been worried about the Tenth Prince, fearing he might cause trouble for you. If this child grows up, His Majesty should be at ease!" Consort Tong was very happy.
Emperor Kangxi was constantly worried about the tenth prince's departure from the capital. He was concerned about how the tenth prince would react if someone sent him a message. Every time Kangxi received news about the tenth prince, he would feel uneasy.
"Alright, as long as those brothers can settle down and train the troops properly at the naval port, I can rest assured in the capital!" Consort Tong said with a smile.
"Mother, don't worry, Si Si will be able to go to the naval port now, and he will definitely not be careless in his training!" Qingyan quickly said, "Every three days, Father and the others will give him a short adjustment period. Si Si has really changed a lot!"
Of all the princes, Yin was the weakest in martial arts, so it was understandable that Consort Tong was worried about him getting hurt. However, with Fei Yanggu and his two sons around, outsiders felt that Yin was definitely safe.
When training at sea, no one can truly guarantee absolute safety. Even the three members of the Feiyanggu family have to be extra filial.
"Little darling, how much do you know about what's going on outside?!" Consort Tong asked, glancing at Qingyan.
There was no reason for female relatives to come to the military port to supervise you. If it weren't for Yinhe's distrust of having someone else manage the accounts, Yin Qingyan would have stayed in the courtyard like any other female relative.
"I won't say much about training matters, and I've never 'interfered' with them. However, I will thoroughly check the accounts in the military camp!" Qingyan also knew his limits.
Consort Tong nodded in satisfaction, saying that she had done a good job.
"Mother, did Father Emperor send you to ask this?" Qingyan's large, watery eyes gazed at Consort Tong.
"It was your mother who wanted to ask you this. After all, there are some things that you shouldn't be involved in. If it weren't for Yin being here, the other person would be too unreliable. Your mother doesn't want you to get involved here!" Consort Tong just wanted Qingyan to stay by Yin's side.
Qingyan smiled and said, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing!" Only after receiving Qingyan's assurance did Consort Tong feel completely at ease.
Everyone was thinking to themselves that Qingyan and Lady Yingenjueluo had finally made their presence known; otherwise, how could the two princes have so quickly and meticulously taken control of the military port?
In Consort Tong's eyes, these two children were clearly forced into this situation.
“Mother, now that you’ve asked about this, I also have something to ask: when exactly will someone be sent to take over?” Qingyan asked Consort Tong.
“My sister-in-law and I both have children to take care of, so we definitely can’t focus all our attention on the naval port. If someone can keep an eye on these things, we can relax a bit!” Qingyan also had her own thoughts.
Consort Tong shook her head: "There's nothing I can do to help you right now, so you and the eldest son will have to work hard for a while longer!"
Qingyan looked dejected. While managing these things smoothly should be a source of pride, Qingyan understood that a slight misstep could only add fuel to the fire.
In addition, Fei Yanggu and his two sons, along with the younger brother of the Yin Genjue Luo clan, were also present, effectively binding both families to the naval port.
"In another year, when the situation here is completely stable, you will be able to return to the capital. You can leave this place to the Tenth Prince!" Consort Tong hinted to Qingyan that it was time to prepare for their return to the capital, and that the Tenth Prince would not be returning with them.
Qingyan nodded happily: "Old Ten is suited to stay in the online army."
"Never mind, it's the situation in the capital that's not suitable for the Tenth Prince to return!" Consort Tong said bitterly.
The Eighth Prince and others had already become thorns in Kangxi's side, and he had begun to take precautions for the sake of power. It was fortunate that Yinzhen was dispatched during this period.
"Mother" Qingyan calculated the time and realized that the daytime of the Nine Princes' Succession Struggle was fast approaching, and Kangxi was definitely not very trusting of his sons anymore.
"Something has happened on the Eighth Prince's side. You all know that. Keep the news under wraps and don't let the Tenth Prince know!" Consort Tong was worried that the Tenth Prince would act impulsively. Yin Zhi had been keeping an eye on the military port, hoping that someone would act impulsively so that he could succeed.
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