As midnight approached, Yin brought Qingyan to the mansion. Lin Mama was waiting in the main hall, hoping to discuss things with the masters. The common people outside had not been investigated and their safety could not be guaranteed.
"Granny, it's so late, why aren't you resting yet?" Granny Lin had a very regular schedule; she would go to bed an hour after having dinner.
Today, for the first time, she was still awake this late. He carried the sleeping Qingyan into the inner chamber, covered her with a thin blanket, and then got up and came out.
“Your Highness, you and your wife have been gone for so long, and you didn’t bring many people with you.” Lin Mama noticed that Yin’s complexion was not good, and she couldn’t help but feel worried.
Yin sat in the seat of honor, took a sip of tea, and looked coldly at Lin Mama with his phoenix eyes.
"Granny, you must remember your duty," Yin said coldly.
"Fourth Prince, His Majesty and the Empress do not wish for anything to happen to you and your wife. The Jiangnan region is not peaceful, so you and your wife should be careful." Lin Mama noticed that Yin was getting older.
Lin Mama came on behalf of Emperor Kangxi and Consort Tong, and the Tong family also brought their apologies. Fourth Prince was slowly being schemed against by Yin and Qingyan, and was no longer as favored as before.
His lips curled up slightly, and he was in a very good mood.
"Granny, you've worked hard. In a few days, I will send guards to escort you back. Mother will probably want to hear about the Tong family's affairs as soon as possible." Yin didn't want anyone to disturb their private world.
As soon as she finished speaking, Granny Lin regretted it. Madam Tong had instructed her to gain a firm foothold in front of the Fourth Prince's wife. In the future, when the noble ladies of the family could enter the Fourth Prince's harem, the Fourth Prince's wife would have to be extra attentive to them.
Ideally, if Granny Lin can control the Fourth Prince's wife, and she succeeds in this matter, her family's status in the Tong family will gradually improve.
"Fourth Prince, this servant has come to take care of you and your wife after listening to the words of the Old Madam and the Empress." Lin Mama mentioned Madam Tong. Originally, she thought that since the Fourth Prince and his wife were juniors, they would not object after being reminded by their elders.
Yin looked at her with disdain, and that cold gaze made Lin Mama shiver.
"Fourth Master..." Granny Lin quickly knelt down, and Yin heavily put down the cup in his hand.
"Your mother sent you back to the Tong family, but it seems you've developed a heart of betrayal," Yinzhi asked.
In the past, Yin was often sown apart by Granny Lin, and his relationship with Qingyan was not good. Later, the Honghui incident happened, and several nannies were bribed by Madam Li and spoke ill of him. In the end, their relationship became completely cold and distant.
"Fourth Master...this servant wouldn't dare!" Lin Mama was in a state of turmoil, unsure whether Yin was truly angry or had sensed something.
Qingyan heard the cries for help outside and walked out in a daze.
Yin stepped forward and helped the little guy sit down beside him, then turned his gaze back to Lin Mama.
"Granny, the Tong family has treated you well. You and your mother have been in the palace for decades and you still haven't forgotten your family. No wonder, your only son has a future. It's a good thing your life hasn't been in vain." Yin's tone was as cold as ice. Granny Lin was so frightened that her face turned pale. In just a few days, the Fourth Prince had investigated the conditions offered by the Tong family.
Qingyan was speechless. Lin Mama was one of the people Consort Tong trusted most, but now she had betrayed her.
"Granny, how do you plan to report this to Mother?" Qingyan smiled slyly. Consort Tong would not forgive a traitor.
Within the palace, Consort Tong was the most self-disciplined concubine, never mentioning her family in front of Emperor Kangxi. The Tong family was a special case, as Longkodo's affairs often involved Yinzhen.
"Fourth Master, I was truly confused for a moment. I didn't mean to cause Her Highness any grievance!" The Tong family was more of a user than a user of Consort Tong, and Madam Tong was more willing to disregard her daughter for the sake of her son.
Just as Qingyan was about to speak, Yin gripped her hand tightly and gave her a dissuading look.
"This servant has received some benefits from the Tong family, and only hopes to make Your Highness's departure smoother. The Tong family will be inherited by the Third Young Master. Now, Your Highness has a better relationship with the Second Master. If the Master is no longer here, the Old Madam will be more inclined to follow the Third Young Master's side!" Lin Mama spoke in a high-sounding manner, which made Qingyan feel a toothache.
Qingyan pouted. Sure enough, her imagination couldn't compare to that of the old women in the Imperial Household Department.
"Granny Lin, the true situation of the Tong family..." Yin needed to understand Longkodo.
With Tong Guowei still around, Longkodo certainly wouldn't make any moves. Back then, wasn't the Emperor blinded by this guy and chose him as the regent?
"After I returned home, the Third Young Mistress never came out again. It's always been Fourth Son who's in charge of the household affairs. The Master and the Old Madam also want to take charge, but the Third Young Master won't give them any face." Granny Lin had to admit that if she had such a rebellious son, she would definitely kick him out of the house immediately.
What!?
Qingyan stood up. "Does Si'er have such great power?"
"Go down first, and remember what I said!" Yin didn't want to speak ill of the Tong family in front of outsiders, so he had to get rid of Granny Lin first.
Soon, only Yin and Qingyan remained in the main hall. Yin leaned back in his armchair, listening to the little girl denouncing Longkodo.
“Little darling, the Tong family won’t let the scandal spread. Right now, the upper-class families only know that there is such an arrogant concubine. They all say that Madam Longkodo is not controlling her well.” Yin squinted his eyes. That kind of concubine would be better off being beaten to death.
ah?!
Qingyan was puzzled. The concubine treated the principal wife like this, and outsiders not only did not intend to rescue Xiao Hesheli, but also thought that Xiao Hesheli was incompetent.
"This is reality. If Xiao Hesheli had been more ruthless, this situation certainly wouldn't have happened!" Yin Dao felt that it was not bad to have only Qingyan in the backyard.
He needs to be quiet to accomplish great things.
"What did Granny Lin mean when she came to tell me?!" Qingyan didn't understand. After Granny Lin returned, she kept saying that she should find a concubine for Yin.
"Her daughter is preparing to participate in the imperial concubine selection at the Imperial Household Department. The Tong family's intention is probably to send that woman into the residence as a scout. Consort Tong is different from other concubines; she'd love for Yin to have a cold relationship with the Tong family," Yin explained.
Ugh!
Qingyan was stunned. She had just returned, and the servant was already trying to get her to find women for Yin, and even trying to set a trap for her.
"Fourth Prince, let Granny Lin leave. She hasn't seen Mother these days and must miss her!" Qingyan couldn't say much about the Tong family's affairs, as Yin's status was different from hers.
Yin smiled, the little girl was jealous and wanted to find a plausible reason to nip the enemy in the bud.
"Alright, I'll arrange for the nanny to leave early. Little darling, you should go to sleep too!" Yin took her little hand and walked towards the inner chamber... (To be continued. If you like this work, please vote for it on Qidian. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please go to m.qidian.com to read.)
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