The news quickly reached the capital, and Emperor Kangxi was furious. He ordered the imperial guards to surround the residence of Prince Zheng and even sent Hejili, a servant in the residence, to the prison of the Imperial Clan Court.
After the morning court session, Emperor Kangxi summoned Mingzhu to the Hall of Mental Cultivation and instructed him to accompany Fuquan to the naval port to investigate the matter thoroughly.
"Your Majesty, if it's true..." Mingzhu had also heard of Prince Zheng's reputation and knew that this matter was probably true.
"Punish them severely!" Kangxi was furious. The other party dared to scheme against his son. If the eldest son of Prince Zheng was really in the military port, Yinzhi would definitely not have an easy time. Moreover, the matter might really be used against him.
"This servant understands!" After receiving the order, Mingzhu made some preparations and took with her the things that Consort Tong, Consort Hui, and Consort Min had prepared for her son. She then set off with Fuquan.
Three days later, Yin and others received news at the military port that Fuquan and others had come to investigate the matter. Yin was relieved.
"Fourth Prince, Father Emperor is going to severely punish Prince Zheng!" Yin looked at the letter that Mingzhu had specially sent over, and clearly understood Kangxi's meaning.
Yinxiang and Yingang went to see Hejili, and upon hearing the news from the capital, they hurried back.
"Big brother, you mean Second Uncle is coming too?!" Yin gave an awkward laugh.
Before leaving Beijing, he and Prince Yu's son smashed Prince Yu's precious vase, something Yin dared not mention to Emperor Kangxi.
"Tell me, what have you done this time?" Qingyan could tell from Yin's expression that he was hiding something.
Ugh!
Yin revealed a look that was both funny and exasperating. He knew that his fourth sister-in-law was the most perceptive, and any slight change in his expression would not escape her notice.
"Fourth Sister-in-law, I broke Second Uncle's vase before I came out," Yin whispered.
"Could it be that cloisonné double-eared vase?" Yinxiang looked at Yin in astonishment.
"How did you know?" Yin was stunned. "Could it be that Shanbao told you?"
"Shanbao went to ask Father Emperor for help and specially took another one from Father Emperor's private treasury!" Yinxiang told Yin.
Qingyan was stunned. What kind of bottle was so precious that it could even be found in the Emperor's private treasury?
"Let me explain." Seeing the women's curious expressions, Yin took on the task of answering their questions. "That double-eared vase was a gift from the Emperor to my second uncle and father. Each of them received one, making it a pair. This is one of the few gifts personally bestowed by the Emperor, so my second uncle and father value it highly. Since you two broke one, the other one becomes even more precious!"
"Father doesn't want Second Uncle to be sad. This matter is only known to a few of us, and no one can let it slip in front of Second Uncle!" Yin glanced at everyone.
In the imperial family, Emperor Kangxi valued Fuquan highly, so when Fuquan encountered difficulties, Emperor Kangxi would definitely take care of Fuquan's feelings.
Everyone nodded in agreement. Yin then gave instructions on how to receive Fuquan and Mingzhu a few days later.
"Brother, is Father Emperor preparing to appoint Ming Xiang?" Yinxiang asked, looking at Yin.
Yin smiled bitterly. If Mingzhu hadn't sided with him, he probably wouldn't have been suspected by his father.
Now that he has withdrawn from this battle, the Emperor should not say anything more.
"I suppose so," Yin replied.
Seeing Yin's appearance, Yin reached out and patted Yin's arm, telling him to restrain himself.
Yin had done enough for the princes. The reason for bringing Mingxiang out of retirement was probably because Yin had already aligned himself with Kangxi.
"Fourth brother, take Qingyan with you to greet them. Second aunt should come along too, and Shanbao will probably be brought along as well!" Yin looked at the letter from Mingxiang, which stated that Kangxi was preparing to wage war against Taiwan, so he sent Fuquan to prepare the way.
Yin nodded and obeyed Yin's arrangement.
A few days later, after having breakfast with Qingyan, Yinhe specially changed into a pale yellow palace dress. The author then took a carriage to the city gate of the military port county to welcome Fuquan and his entourage.
The princes all had a deep affection for Fuquan. When Kangxi was busy, Fuquan was like their father, helping them solve all their problems.
The carriage procession approached from afar. Yin, a smile on his face, noticed the markings on the carriages and quickly alighted to greet them.
"Greetings to the Fourth Prince, greetings to the Fourth Princess!" Mingzhu dismounted and greeted Yinhe Qingyan.
"Mingxiang, please rise quickly, your elder brother is still waiting for you in the naval port!" Yin and his wife greeted Mingxiang and urged him to get up.
Fuquan lifted the curtain, looked at Yin's appearance, and couldn't help but laugh.
"Fourth brother, you and Xiao Guai come over here quickly!" Fu Quan smiled kindly.
"Second Uncle, Second Aunt, you've both arrived?!" Qingyan also bowed to Fuquan and Du Lele, as if to greet Fuquan.
The two boarded the carriage one after the other, and inside, Shanbao was doing his homework.
"Fourth Sister-in-law, why are you smiling at me like that!" Shanbao was worried that if Yin told Fuquan about them smashing the vase, he would definitely be in big trouble.
"No, watching you grow up, Fourteenth Brother heard you were coming and was worried that his studies were falling behind yours. He was busy all night yesterday!" Qingyan shook her head and went straight to the point about Yin rushing to finish his homework.
Fuquan burst into laughter upon hearing this. The Fourteenth Prince and Shanbao were the two most troublesome people in the Imperial Study. Even the tutors found them a headache. Kangxi and Fuquan often heard the tutors complaining that these two were causing trouble!
"Fourth Sister-in-law, didn't you see I'm also doing my homework? I'm just lying here, afraid that I haven't written enough!" Master Shanbao said helplessly.
Fuquan glared at Shanbao, then turned his face to Yinhe Qingyan.
"How are the three little ones?" Fuquan was very worried the whole way, fearing that he and Jili were targets and that the other side wanted to make a move against the twins.
"Second Uncle, don't worry, the Dragon Guards have been dispatched to Yiken'e's side, and Tulichen is personally accompanying Yiken'e!" Yin glanced at Fuquan, understanding what he was worried about.
Fuquan was relieved: "Your memorial has been sent to the capital, and His Majesty is furious. Trying to switch the legitimate and illegitimate heirs has already violated the rules of the Imperial Clan Court!"
Yin told Jili about his health condition. Imperial Physician Yuan said that he had been poisoned for more than ten years and that if he did not receive timely treatment, it could cause serious trouble.
Fu Quan frowned upon hearing this, realizing he had arrived rather late.
"I must tell His Majesty that the Imperial Clan Court is going to set an example this time, and Prince Zheng is one of them!" Lord Fuquan said with some emotion. Prince Zheng is an absolute tiger general when he is out in the field, but he is quite muddle-headed at home.
"Second Uncle, don't talk to him about tea for now!" Jili really wanted to be loved by his father, but reality was really a slap in the face.
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