Outside the camp, Yin Jitai's army remained hidden in secret places on the grassland. Saito and Eshuo had not yet sent a signal, probably because they did not want outsiders to know that Kangxi was suspicious of the Mongols.
Yin Jitai's men couldn't hold back any longer. With the three emperors, Kangxi, Yinzhi, and Yinzhi, their most prized possessions, inside the camp, they would be in deep trouble if anyone were to suffer even the slightest injury.
"Sir, are we really not going to send reinforcements?" Several of Yin Jitai's trusted generals were brought over.
"No need. Just keep an eye on those people, and that will be helping His Majesty," Yin Jitai said, shaking his head.
Saito instructed the Dragon Guards to inform Yin Jitai to remain calm, keep a close watch on the perimeter, and prevent any further reinforcements from the Mongols.
After a two-hour standoff, Qingyan felt her legs getting sore and wanted to sit down and wait.
"Little darling, you and the eldest son sit down first!" Consort Tong noticed that apart from the new army, the rest were all Mongolian guards. If they attacked by force, they might not even be able to leave the camp.
In just two short hours, Consort Tong thought about many things. The safety of the three children and the two wives were the most important.
"Mother, should we wait?" Qingyan felt uncomfortable being watched so closely.
Consort Tong nodded. Logically speaking, Nao Yan's inaction while surrounded meant he was confirming something.
Could it be... that their target is the Emperor?!
"Saituo, come in quickly!" Consort Tong hurriedly called out.
"Your Highness!" Upon hearing the voice, Seto quickly came in. Seeing that the three were safe, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Saituo, how many people are with His Majesty?" Consort Tong asked somewhat anxiously.
If His Majesty were to pass away, none of them would have a good ending. The Crown Prince would surely pin all the blame on her, and not only would the Tong family suffer, but even Yin and his wife would be implicated.
"Your Majesty, please rest assured, there is absolutely no danger to His Majesty. The Imperial Guards have even surrounded the Empress Dowager's tent!" Saito quickly said.
As soon as he finished speaking, the three women present breathed a sigh of relief. They were surrounded and at least their lives were not in danger.
The situation is different for Qiu Mi. If he is not careful, he may lose his life on the grassland and never come back.
"Mother, we can't just wait here forever!" Qingyan looked at the sky outside as it slowly darkened, but Kangxi and the others had not yet returned. They were also unsure of the Empress Dowager's situation. Su Mo'er should be able to protect the Empress Dowager's safety.
"Little darling, be quiet!" Yin Genjue Luo Shi said softly.
Qingyan glanced at her, but her heart was burning with anger.
"Mother, it's almost time for dinner. We're trapped here, and Grandmother..." Qingyan's words were interrupted by the sound of horses' hooves outside. Qingyan looked out expectantly.
Has Kangxi's main force returned?
She looked into the brightly lit camp and saw a group of soldiers appear, led by Suo'etu.
Ugh!
What is this person doing here?
Saito quickly went out, and Kangxi instructed the two brothers that unless the visitor brought an imperial edict from Kangxi, they should not open the main tent.
Consort Tong smiled coldly. The Crown Prince was still too young and thought that the Mongol leaders could force Kangxi to submit.
"Your servant, Suo'etu, is ready to pay homage to the Imperial Concubine!" Suo'etu had been dismissed from his post, and after receiving the Crown Prince's secret order, he quickly led his men over, preparing to subdue Imperial Concubine Tong and her entourage as soon as possible.
The new army stood like gatekeepers around the outer perimeter of the main tent. The Mongol guards knew that the leaders were cooperating with the Crown Prince, and that Songgotu was on the Crown Prince's side, so they all made way for him.
"Minister Suo, you've retired and are recuperating at home, yet you still managed to ride a horse for such a long time to pay your respects to Consort Tong." Saito laughed, Suo'etu really didn't know anything.
Instantly, Soetu's face turned grim. Saito and Eshuo led the new army to guard the area, and the Mongol guards must have been in a standoff for a long time.
Consort Tong's three female relatives did not lose their minds. They protected the child and waited in the main tent. The Crown Prince had already made arrangements, releasing a large number of wild wolves in the direction of Qiu Mi.
Wolves are pack animals, and during the autumn harvest, no one wants to encounter a pack of wolves.
"Father, it must be a pack of wolves!" Yin heard a series of long howls in the distance, and his heart jumped.
The Crown Prince leisurely waited for Kangxi's order to have the Imperial Guards escort him back to camp. Once back, he immediately issued an edict to execute Consort Tong and others.
On the grasslands, encountering a pack of wolves, the chances of survival are extremely slim.
"Master, we're surrounded by wolves!" Tu Lichen sent someone to investigate. The wolves seemed to have appeared suddenly, closing in from all sides.
Now, it was getting dark, and they had to break out of the encirclement quickly. Otherwise, once it got dark, they would all become food for the wolves.
"Break through immediately!" Kangxi ordered Tulichen to lead the guards around the princes and prepare to break through the encirclement.
Yin took out a pistol from his purse, preparing to break through first.
"Father..." The Crown Prince was frightened by the sight of so many wolves.
Kangxi glanced at the Crown Prince and felt even more dissatisfied with him. He was timid and cowardly. Even Yinqi had never backed down, but as the heir apparent, he kept backing down and disrupting the morale of the army.
"Kill!" Kangxi uttered a single word and led his princes to charge forward. Seeing Kangxi's murderous intent, the Mongol leaders all responded.
They knew that the Crown Prince's plan would not succeed, and Kangxi had made arrangements in advance.
Nao Yan harbors special feelings for Consort Tong, and one can only hope that he won't make a move against her.
"Yin, you are the Crown Prince!" These six simple words sent a chill down Yin's spine.
Kangxi's words carried the most weight; at the very least, they were the first time he expressed his dissatisfaction with the Crown Prince in front of his court officials.
The ministers who followed Kangxi around had changed their attitude towards Yinzhi. Since the emperor had directly named him, he probably didn't have a good future.
However, Emperor Kangxi always doted on his crown prince, and he might have spared him once because of this paternal love.
"Brother, this is no good for you!" Yin kept firing his gun, and the wolves dared not gather together. When Kangxi noticed that Yin was carrying a new type of weapon, he understood that Fei Yanggu had handed over the firearm to Yin for Qingyan's sake.
This would greatly increase their chances of breaking through, as they would be free from other interference.
"Little Darling gave this to you?!" Yin had a fire token in his hand, which was a personal gift from Emperor Kangxi and was different from the one in Yin's hand.
The one in Yin's hand is even more exquisite, making you feel quite jealous all day.
"Yes, Xiao Guai has browsed through the items in her hands, but let's send Father Emperor out first!" Yin felt uneasy; these wolves were clearly after Father Emperor.
Surrounded by wolves, these Mongols are really bold. (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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