After lunch, Li Dequan personally went to each of the princes' tents to inform them that they were ready to leave.
Qingyan changed into some comfortable casual clothes, and with soft soles under her feet, she stepped onto the carriage from the tent entrance using a stool. She sat on the cushions inside the carriage and looked out through the window.
When the Imperial Guards and the New Army changed shifts, apart from the New Army who were all stationed next to their carriages, the other princes' carriages were surrounded by their respective personal guards.
She couldn't help but wonder why Yin would agree to use the new army instead of the people from the Sticky Rod Office.
Does he truly trust Fei Yanggu and his two sons, or is this act of trust merely a performance for Kangxi?
At this moment, countless question marks appeared in her little head, and her mood became increasingly depressed.
"Little darling, aren't you going to sleep yet?" After seeing off Emperor Kangxi, Yin Gong went to his own carriage, hoping to check on Little darling.
As soon as he stepped into the carriage, he saw the little girl staring blankly out the window, and he knew that she must be suspicious.
“I suggested using the new army with Ah Hun. Actually, all the princes have their own guards, but whose fighting strength can compare to the new army? Saito and Eshuo are even protected by Father with his tacit approval. We have to think about the children,” Yin whispered in her ear.
As they prepared to leave, Kangxi asked his sons about the arrangements for their return journey with guards. Yinzhi was the first to suggest that the new army should come to protect him, to which Kangxi simply smiled and expressed his agreement.
The Crown Prince then added that he hoped Saito could lead a new army to protect his carriage. Kangxi looked at the Crown Prince coldly. Saito was a fierce general under Kangxi's command, and he did not intend to let this fierce general have too much involvement with the Crown Prince.
The princes dared not say more about Kangxi's attitude. Yin was very envious of him, as Saito and Eshuo were his maternal uncles. Whether in public or private matters, it was the best choice for Saito and Eshuo to follow Yin.
Emperor Kangxi was wary that the new army might favor a few princes, and only by having the banquet held on Yinzhi's side could he feel more at ease.
Qingyan leaned against Yin, holding a small bronze mirror in her right hand, which showed the condition of the Crown Prince's carriage.
Upon returning, Yin spoke quietly with her, checking the condition of the Crown Prince's carriage. Yin felt that something was amiss with this incident, wondering why he had decided to leave that day.
Emperor Kangxi would have some consideration for the reputation of the Mongol tribal leaders, so he would only act this way if the crown prince caused another problem, making Kangxi feel that not leaving might lead to a loss of face.
At this moment, Yin dared not be careless and hoped to find out as soon as possible what the Crown Prince wanted to do.
The Crown Prince frowned as he sat in the carriage, while the Crown Princess had already retreated to her own carriage. He looked at the memorial in his hand; the Prime Minister was trying to gradually push him to his doom. This time, he and Yinzhen had both requested that the new army be sent to protect them, which clearly showed that Kangxi did not trust him.
"Your Majesty, should we inform Prime Minister Suo to try to avoid getting involved in the affairs of the Mongol tribes?" The Crown Prince's advisors all wanted him to stop interfering in the affairs of the Mongol tribes.
Most of the leaders chosen by Kangxi this time were incompetent, and none of them were on Kangxi's side. If the Crown Prince became too involved with them, it could cause serious trouble.
"Is that what you all mean?" the Crown Prince asked them with a serious expression.
The advisors brought by the Crown Prince were mostly capable, but they were far inferior to those around Yin. He had clashed with Yin several times, and Yin always won first. To be honest, he was very unsettled.
Sometimes, he wondered if his and Yin's circumstances would have been different if they had chosen the Ulanara clan instead of the Guarjia clan back then.
"Your Majesty, it's best not to get involved with the leaders. His Majesty will only tell us on the day of departure, which means he's not planning to give the Mongol leaders any opportunity." The two advisors beside the Crown Prince were specially selected by the Guarjia clan and had little to do with Prime Minister Suo.
Therefore, the crown prince trusted these two advisors more, even though they did not belong to the Guarjia clan and did not have much of a sense of family belonging.
"Yes, keep the news under wraps, try not to let the capital know." The Crown Prince circled the carriage twice before making his decision.
On the other side of the screen, the Crown Princess relaxed. The Crown Prince had changed; a rift had formed between him and Prime Minister Suo.
If only this situation could continue forever!
"This servant will take care of it immediately!" The advisor nodded.
Among the Crown Prince's personal guards were also men of Suo'etu's men, so it was really not easy to keep this news a secret.
"Xiao Shunzi, go and have Tuer find a reason to deal with those people." The Crown Prince was no longer willing to let Suo'etu interfere in the affairs of the Eastern Palace.
"!" Xiao Shunzi never thought highly of Suo Xiang; in fact, he had previously planned to bribe him.
Xiao Shunzi was not tempted. He had been by the Crown Prince's side since he was a child, and he would never say anything that would be detrimental to the Crown Prince.
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Since leaving the Mongol camp's defensive perimeter, the carriage has been traveling at an increasingly faster pace, hoping to shorten the journey and spend more time outside, thus potentially giving the enemy more opportunities.
Yin, holding apple slices on the table, fed Qingyan bite by bite. It was a rare moment of leisure for them. Behind the screen, the children slept in their strollers. They had spent the entire morning playing with the two children; these two little darlings were really too much of a handful.
"Sisi, when can we go back?" Their speed noticeably increased, and she figured there must be something wrong in the capital.
Yin pursed his lips. Tulichen had sent a message through Erlu that Prime Minister Suo had been contacting court officials in the capital, preparing to push the Crown Prince to take another step forward. This was considered a provocation against Kangxi's bottom line.
The Crown Prince's pressure on Suo'etu was not very effective. In recent years, Kangxi had been too lenient with the Hesheli clan, which made Suo'etu lose his sense of caution.
Soonggotu had long forgotten the warnings Sony gave on his deathbed. He was blinded by power, and now he could only reap the bitter fruits of his actions.
"Little darling, after we get back, I'll take you to the estate for a few days," Yin whispered to Qingyan.
After receiving a secret decree from Emperor Kangxi, Yin and his brother returned to the capital and immediately submitted a memorial requesting sick leave, which was granted for fifteen days of rest.
ah?
Qingyan's mouth agape slightly. Was the capital about to descend into chaos again?
"My elder brother and I can rest, but Yinzhi and Yinqi will be punished one after another," Yin told Qingyan about Kangxi's arrangements.
The Crown Prince was the only one who remained in the court. The court officials who did not come believed that the Crown Prince was deeply favored by Emperor Kangxi and would increasingly rely on Suo'etu's side, which would ultimately leave many hidden dangers.
"Are you all planning to avoid this?" Qingyan nestled in his arms, and the two of them cuddled together like that.
"Of course, several high-ranking generals will also return to camp for training one after another. Even the new army will return to the Xishan camp. Yin Jitai has issued an order to seal off the camp." Yin told Xiaoguai about the situation outside, trying his best to ensure the Ulanara clan could escape unscathed. (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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