Before dinner, Yin brought Qingyan out of the phoenix tent. She was sensitive to the fact that she was being stared at by many people, and those gazes made everyone very embarrassed.
The leaders were not going to let him go. They made up various excuses to meet with the Empress Dowager and Emperor Kangxi, hoping that the two would relent and allow the noble ladies to enter the Fourth Prince's residence.
As Yin listened to Gao Wuyong speaking beside him about which leader had come over hoping to meet him, he couldn't help but give a cold smile.
"Tell me, how many people came today!" Yin would never let these people go. If they wanted to undermine the relationship between the couple, they would have to see if he was willing.
"This servant encountered four princes at the tent entrance," Gao Wuyong said disdainfully.
The Mongol princes have all started their own families. Back then, the princes who competed with Yin for Qingyan were resentful and hoped that Yin would dislike Qingyan.
"Sisi, you should meet with them and see what they're up to. You can't just refuse to meet them, or those people definitely won't let it go!" Qingyan's face was grim; none of these people had any sense of responsibility.
At the beginning, they fought together against Galdan. Everyone was still young. Saito and Eshuo had already fought on the battlefield, but these princes were preparing to pick up military merits from behind. Even Yin contributed to protecting the camp. The princes were different. When they heard that the wolf pack was attacking the camp, they sent their own guards to follow the Eight Banners soldiers to block them, but none of their men showed up.
Once the matter was over, they changed into their battle robes and appeared among the guards.
Kangxi watched the chaotic battle from afar and was even more aware of what these princes were doing.
The leaders wanted to use the distorted facts and such military achievements to obtain a marriage decree from Emperor Kangxi.
“Little darling, these are the same people from back then!” Yin’s face was full of contempt. Back then, these royal princes fought bloody battles, hoping to protect Kangxi with their own strength. Which of those heirs thought the same way?
"Heh heh, do you think I'd give those guys a friendly look when they show up?" Qingyan was too lazy to pay attention to those princes, feeling somewhat annoyed.
If Fei Yanggu and his two sons had not reached an agreement with Kangxi beforehand, they would never have married her off to the grasslands, and there might have been even more unpleasant things to come.
"Little darling, go behind the screen and let's see what they've come for!" Yin followed Qingyan's plan. "Gao Wuyong, let those princes come over."
Gao Wuyong quickly accepted the order and left. These princes were not easy to talk to; they had come several times that afternoon, and just now, one of them almost attacked him with a knife.
Since following Yin, Gao Wuyong had never seen such an overbearing person. Now that he had, he felt somewhat uncomfortable.
"Gao Wuyong, you said the Fourth Prince is going to see us?" Lakshen looked at Gao Wuyong. There were many tribes in Khorchin. The direct descendants of the Borjigit clan would never bother to meet with a son like Yin, who was born out of wedlock. But the lower-ranking princes were different.
Their bloodline is too distant from the Empress Dowager's, and they weren't on the same side from the beginning, which would definitely make the princes look down on them.
"Yes, princes, please follow me." Gao Wuyong said no more and stepped aside to clear the doorway.
The four princes entered, and Yin sat on the high seat, looking them over. The four were only around twenty years old, wearing the court robes of princes and dukes. It seemed that they knew some rules, as they had to wear court robes when they met with Kangxi and the princes.
"Greetings to the Fourth Prince!" The princes understood that they still had to follow the rules in front of Prince Yin.
"Get up and kowtow!" Yin said coldly, watching the four princes stare at each other. He was very anxious and hoped to persuade Yin as soon as possible.
"My lords, it's been many years! How have you been?" Yin found it somewhat amusing to see their hesitant expressions.
"Fourth Prince, back then, this servant was young and ignorant, and caused you a lot of trouble!" Prince Bayin of Aohan said with a face full of guilt.
Initially, they were instigated by their families to think that marrying the eldest daughter of Lord Ulanara was a glorious thing. Later, the bestowal of marriage by Qingya became the most important thing for the Mongol leaders.
From Balang to Garzang, the two have developed vastly different skills.
Yin didn't say much, only nodded. Galzang was the most capable of the Menggu princes. In particular, the Qing Dynasty's control over the Mongolian Mongols was the weakest. After Qingya got married, Galzang liked her very much and became more loyal to the Qing Dynasty. Galzang was the first Mongolian future leader to come to pay homage at this meeting.
"Fourth Prince, this servant also feels guilty. My sister has been thinking of you ever since we met that year." Surileheke looked at Yin with a smile. His mother and the Empress Dowager were sisters. Although they were the legitimate daughter and the illegitimate daughter, they were still the closest blood relatives. Moreover, the Empress Dowager had given the Khalkha tribe a lot of benefits in recent years.
Yin's face darkened instantly. If he still didn't understand why these four people had come, he would be a fool.
"Really? I haven't seen it. All Mongolian girls must go through a selection process." Yin's refusal left the princes speechless.
Yin's explanation left them speechless: women who had not been selected for the imperial concubine selection could not seek out men in private unless permitted by His Majesty.
The marriages of noble ladies in Mongolia were generally decided by Emperor Kangxi.
"Fourth Prince, can't you make an exception?" Lakshen's face was not good. Consort Xuan's father had said that if he could get the Fourth Prince to agree, his legitimate daughter could be sent to the Fourth Prince's residence. In the future, when Yinzhen sat on the dragon throne, he could also bring glory to Khorchin like Consort Xuan's family.
"Make an exception?! What you're all saying is completely unreasonable. The talent selection is a major event for the Aisin Gioro family, but in your mouths it's become a bargaining chip!" Yin retorted.
Behind the screen, Qingyan heard everything clearly.
A gift for a woman?!
Qingyan pouted, her face full of reluctance. Sulan stood aside, serving Qingyan cold tea. When she returned, she heard that Suxin had been sent back to the Imperial Household Department by the Fourth Prince. She understood that Suxin's feelings must have been discovered by her master.
Footsteps sounded outside, and the four princes left. Yin walked around the screen into the inner tent. He saw Qingyan's face was flushed and her little mouth was pursed tightly, and he felt a little heartbroken.
"Little darling, it's alright, that princess won't be betrothed to our manor!" Yin gently tapped Qingyan's little nose and whispered to her.
Qingyan turned around, turning her face away in another direction, radiating displeasure.
“Little darling, let’s ignore them. Those four’s wishes are ridiculous anyway. They’re not in power, and Father Emperor won’t care much about their opinions.” Yin sat behind Qingyan, leaning on her shoulder, and muttered softly.
At this moment, Qingyan's expression had not yet softened. Yin was guessing that Kangxi's intentions were not something outsiders could know.
"You don't take it seriously! How could you know those people are future leaders of the grasslands!" Qingyan took two gulps of tea, his anger completely dissipating. (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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