Outside the tent, Huricha bowed directly to Yin and Qingyan, the two pretending to have just approached. The guards all lowered their heads. The Left Prince's injuries were too severe, and if anything happened to him, according to the customs of the Mongol tribes, everyone would have to be buried alive with him.
"Let's kowtow." Yin's deep voice rang out.
The Left Prince was relieved. He decided to take advantage of the fact that no one was around this time and have a good chat with the Fourth Prince.
"Fourth Prince, come in." The Empress Dowager softened a little when she saw the appearance of the Left Wing Prince.
The two walked into the tent side by side and saw the Left Wing Prince leaning against the soft couch with a pale face, while the Left Wing Prince's wife slumped in a chair.
"Fourth Prince, I have no way to pay my respects to you!" The Left Wing Prince had inquired about the character of Yin and Qingyan and found that the two were indeed good, which is why he turned his attention to Hutuli Fengsheng Zhalafen.
"Your Highness, your injuries are too severe. You should rest and recuperate properly," Yin quickly said, helping him up.
The left-wing prince smiled wryly. If possible, he really wanted Batubuhe to grow up before accepting the position.
"Fourth Prince, I am well aware of my injuries. If anything were to happen to me, I hope my youngest son, Batu Buhe, could be brought to your residence for upbringing. He is only three years old and will not tarnish the princess's reputation. Huricha and Wuheriqinfu are both close attendants, so it is permissible for them to go in and serve him." The Left Wing Prince looked at Yin and said.
“Your Highness, this matter requires the Emperor’s approval. If the Heir Apparent can stay in the capital, I will take care of him. The child still needs his mother’s care.” Yin was inquiring about the mother of this Batu Buhe.
"Fourth Prince, according to the customs here in Mongolia, his mother must be buried alive with him. Therefore, Batubuhe can only be raised by you and Fourth Prince's wife. After the child gets married, he can return to the tribe to inherit the position." The Left Wing Prince understood that if Batubuhe were to return to the tribe now, he would definitely not have a good outcome.
With the backing of the Qing Dynasty imperial family, no one in the Mongolian tribes dared to bully him.
Yin and Qingyan exchanged a glance. He was just a young child, but his identity was too special.
"Fourth Prince, agree. I will discuss this matter with the Emperor." The Empress Dowager hoped that her family would have a good relationship with Yin. Looking at Kangxi's current arrangements, she figured that Yin would probably be the one to take the position.
"Grandma...I can only give an answer after I get Father's permission." Yin was very stubborn. If he was really being schemed against, he would accept it.
"Alright, I agree!" Kangxi walked in from outside, followed closely by Li Dequan, while Hu Richa appeared in the tent with a 3-year-old Mongolian boy.
"Abu..." The boy ran straight to the left prince's bedside and called him affectionately.
“Ganjur…” The Left Wing Prince doted on this child, who had grown up by his side. “Huricha, give the things I gave you to the Fourth Princess Consort and let her manage them.”
“Your Highness…” The wife of the Left Wing Prince was stunned. The things the prince had Hu Richa confiscated were things that could mobilize the tribe’s troops.
"Your Majesty, this servant trusts Fourth Prince and Fourth Princess Consort, especially Fourth Princess Consort. On the Mongolian grasslands, everyone received the favor of the Yuelai Inn." The Left Wing Prince looked at Kangxi with a somewhat ashen face. "This child is this servant's heir, Batu Buhe. I hope Your Majesty can let him stay by Fourth Princess Consort's side, recognize Hutu Lifengsheng Zhalafen Gege as his elder sister, and Prince Hongye as his elder brother, so that he can receive better education."
The Left Wing Prince looked at Kangxi pleadingly, while Yin and Qingyan dared not speak and sat there obediently.
Batubuhe stood by the left prince's bedside, his big eyes looking at Abu. He was very smart. Huricha had just mentioned that Abu was seriously injured, and he wanted to ensure that Abu could live safely. This time, Abu's injuries were probably inflicted by his own brother.
“Abu, I will obey!” Batubuhe nodded.
"Very well, I agree. If you are no longer here, Batu Buhe will be your successor. Li Dequan, bring me the imperial edict." Kangxi looked at Li Dequan.
In Li Dequan's hands was a pre-written imperial edict, with only one name left unfilled.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." The Left Wing Prince watched as Kangxi finished filling out the imperial edict. Looking at the order and names on it, he finally felt relieved.
"Qingyan, this child is now in your hands. Train him according to Yiken'e's teachings. Don't let his age difference with Hafeng'a make you love him too much," Kangxi said, looking at Qingyan.
"Yes, Father Emperor," Qingyan quickly stood up and replied.
“Batu Buhe, Abu will be returning to Changsheng soon and will not be able to take care of you. Your principal wife and other wives were involved in this matter, so Abu can only leave with them, understand?” The Left Wing Prince looked at his son tenderly.
"Abu, I know." Batubuhe's eyes were red-rimmed. The once robust Abu was now weak and listless.
“Your brothers can no longer tolerate this. They are your enemies, the ones who hurt Abu. Therefore, Abu has no choice but to hand you over to the Fourth Prince and his wife. From now on, they will be just like Abu, strictly demanding of you. Do you understand?” the Left Wing Prince instructed.
"Abu...I understand!" Batubuhe burst into tears.
"Fourth Prince, I hope you can arrange for Prince Hongye to come." The Left Wing Prince's attitude was extremely respectful.
Yin agreed and told Su Peisheng to quickly go outside the tent and find the twins.
"Your Highness, rest assured, I will treat Batu Buhe as my own son." Yin clenched his left fist, with the four fingers pointing upwards, and placed his elbow across his chest. "From now on, Batu Buhe will be the son of Aisin Gioro, the younger brother of Hongye and Hutulifengsheng Zhalafen. I will teach her well, and after she gets married, she will return to the tribe."
"Fourth Prince, this servant thanks you!" The Left Wing Prince's use of the word "servant" pleased Kangxi.
"Your Majesty, please grant me permission to call the Fourth Prince and Fourth Princess 'Father' and 'Mother,' then I can truly rest assured!" said the Left Wing Prince.
Batubuhe looked bewildered. Why would Abu ask him to call his parents?
“Abu is gone, so Fourth Master is your father. He will teach you just like Abu did. He will discipline you and discipline you. You must be filial to Fourth Master, understand?” The Left Wing Prince stroked his son’s head and said.
"Abu, I understand!" Batu Buhe nodded and walked to Yinhe Qingyan's side.
"Father, Mother!" Batubuhe knelt before Errao and said.
"Alright, I am your imperial grandfather." Kangxi nodded in agreement.
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