After Yin went to find Yin Hui, he also cut off contact with the main camp. Some people in the camp spread rumors that Yin Hui and Xiao Guai had also met with misfortune. The fate of the twins became the focus of attention for many people.
Since the establishment of the Qing Dynasty, the only pair of twins, a boy and a girl, have been the subject of much speculation. Many people have been secretly considering whether to instigate the princes to raise them.
Inside the imperial tent, Consort Tong looked worried and somewhat panicked. The last time Yin contacted the camp was when he said he wanted to go find Yin.
As her mother, she only hoped that Yin and Xiao Guai would be safe. As for Yin, she would try to save him if possible, and if not, then so be it.
Consort Hui stopped hunting and instead spent her days chanting sutras in her tent, hoping that the children of both families would return safely.
Two days ago, Yin Zhi and the others returned. They had all completed their missions, and some had even completed half of them. When they discovered that they were being followed, they returned without ever considering the situation of their brothers.
Emperor Kangxi was testing his sons, offering no advice to any of them, intending to observe their actions...
Contrary to expectations, Yin Zhi and the others failed the test.
Emperor Kangxi kept secret reports from several of his princes, and these reports later became the best evidence.
Emperors have to consider many aspects, and Yin, though still young, is able to handle them so well, which is exceptionally outstanding compared to Yin Zhi and others.
"Lanya, are you still worried about the fourth prince?" Kangxi asked in a low voice, looking at Consort Tong.
Inside the car next to her lay the twins fast asleep. If the worst-case scenario were to occur, the two children would suffer greatly.
"These two children are really something, insisting on going to rescue them themselves. Don't they know their elders are worried? Look at the third brother and the others, they completed their mission and came back directly without even asking about their brothers' well-being." Consort Tong's words made Kangxi smile helplessly.
As a mother, Lanya's thoughts were understandable; she didn't want her child to be in danger. As an emperor, Kangxi favored Yinzhen more, as he cared about his brothers' well-being and didn't simply avoid the situation—this showed his sense of responsibility.
The princes were too afraid of death, and the concubines' teachings were even more selfish.
"Lanya, you have raised Yin very well. With Tulichen by his side, no matter what, both children will return safely." Before everyone departed, Kangxi secretly instructed Tulichen to prioritize the safety of the Fourth Prince and his wife should any crisis occur.
Yin and Qingyan were the children who spent the most time by his side. Among the third generation, the twins were the ones who won his heart the most, and they were practically inseparable from him.
"Xuan Ye, send some more people to search," Consort Tong requested.
Consort Hui would often come over, ostensibly to chat, but in reality, she wanted to know about the children.
Sometimes, Consort Hui would hint to Consort Tong to plead with Emperor Kangxi to see if someone could be sent to search for Yin.
"Consort Hui comes every day to ask you to keep a close eye on Yin's news, right?" Kangxi had to admit that mothers always value their children the most.
Lanya nodded helplessly. Kangxi's actions made the concubines afraid to beg for mercy easily.
The safety of the princes was entrusted to Emperor Kangxi, and even if the concubines were worried, they would not show it on the surface.
"Xuan Ye, how did you know?" Consort Tong asked in surprise.
The two of them never discussed matters concerning their children in front of Emperor Kangxi's people.
He smiled. Did he really not know what they were thinking?
He looked outside the tent, believing that Yin should be able to turn the danger into safety, and sent the Imperial Guards to help, lest they be put in danger again.
Many members of the Imperial Guards defected, and those selected by Kangxi were mostly loyal.
Inside the carriage on the other side, Yin's mood had not improved. It took them more than half an hour to get back to the carriage. As soon as they got on, they sped up and prepared to head to the camp.
They had barely left the cave when their pursuers caught up with them. The new army used firearms to block them from behind, which allowed them to escape.
"Little darling, are you scared?" The new army's firearms were very advanced, and they eliminated all the pursuers in just the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.
Qingyan's face was a little pale, and he couldn't help but feel worried.
She shook her head, rested her little head on his shoulder, and gazed absently out the window.
Unable to accept the loss of so many lives before my eyes, I felt a bitter pang in my heart as I looked at the bright red blood on the ground.
"Don't overthink it. If those people don't die, we'll be wiped out. You don't want to never see your children again, do you?" Yin's biggest worry was his twins. He knew better than anyone the cruelty within the palace.
She curled the corners of her lips into an awkward smile.
At this moment, he regretted dealing with so many people in front of her. Those people in the new army were all prepared for the battlefield, and they could be dealt with quickly and ruthlessly.
The only response to Yin's call was the sound of horses' hooves. She wrapped her arms around his waist, rested her face against his chest, and pursed her lips.
Sensing that the little one in my arms was upset, I quickly comforted him.
Outside the car window, the scenery changed from dense forest to boundless grassland, and apart from their protectors, there were no pursuers.
"Does it really have to be done that way?" she asked dramatically.
Enough, the killing has already been done, there's no point in her asking.
He didn't answer; the more he said, the more mistakes he would make.
"I'll be able to see the children when I get back!" Yinyi stared out the window and noticed that the guards' formation had changed again.
Not far away, another group of people could be seen indistinctly. Tulichen and Seto became cautious, looking at the general outline, it did not look like a caravan.
"Seto, if the situation changes, I will make the move. You take care of the masters!" Tulichen was reluctant to reveal the secret order that Kangxi had given him before he left.
For Yin and Yin, that imperial edict was too cruel.
"Hmm!" Seto noticed that Turichon's expression was not good, and his heart skipped a beat. He suddenly realized what was going on.
The heart of an emperor is unfathomable!
Hearing their conversation, Qingyan clenched his fists even tighter. He looked down at her, gave her a helpless kiss on the forehead, and said he no longer cared about such things.
"Fourth Brother, we can get back safely!" Qingyan's voice trembled slightly. Using the camera in her space, she noticed that the people's clothes were a bit strange, like merchants who had come from the Silk Road.
However, their camels carried firearms in their saddlebags.
"Yes, definitely!" he replied with a smile.
As the enemy troops drew closer, Seto gestured to the new army, and everyone put their short firearms on their bodies.
The timing of these people's appearance was too coincidental; they had just escaped danger when these people appeared on the grassland.
E'shuo slowly retreated to Yin and Qingyan's carriage, preparing to protect them once the battle began. (To be continued. If you like this work, please vote for it on Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please go to m.qidian.com to read.)
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