On the second day of the Lunar New Year, it is the day for married daughters to return to their parents' home. Emperor Kangxi sent Li Dequan to deliver the twins, a boy and a girl, to the Yuanmingyuan Garden early, so that Qingyan could return to her new home as soon as possible.
After a quick breakfast, the family of four sat in the carriage, preparing to head to Ulanara's new residence.
Looking at the familiar streets, Qingyan felt a surge of emotions.
On the second day of the Lunar New Year last year, when the twins were still young, Yin brought Fei Yanggu and his two sons to the residence of the Fourth Prince. When he began writing, he had the censors file a complaint against Yin and Fei Yanggu and his two sons.
The meeting ended with the four men defending themselves. This year, many court officials were still keeping an eye on things. As soon as they went out, Qingyan noticed that there were many people gathered around the Yuanmingyuan Garden, probably to see if Fei Yanggu had returned.
"Fourth Sister, whose household are the people keeping watch outside the garden?" Qingyan had been holding it in all the way, and as they approached the new residence, she couldn't help but ask.
She's the type who can't keep secrets; if Fei Yanggu sees her, it'll cause trouble again.
"It should be the censor!" Yin was unsure, and given the trouble he had experienced last year, he replied vaguely.
Qingyan smiled, not wanting her to have any lingering resentment.
Among those people were members of the Crown Prince's palace. As he left, Yin glanced outside and his back stiffened. This was definitely something unusual.
“Fourth…” She hoped to fight alongside Yin.
Yin sighed and said, "There is one person from the Crown Prince's palace."
If he hadn't had those decades of experience, he certainly wouldn't have believed that a minor eunuch like Xiao Sula was someone Yin had been grooming, and that person was one of the eunuchs Yin had left for Hongxi to protect his life.
The carriage was quiet, with only the breathing of the twins sound as they slept soundly.
Qingyan turned the handkerchief in her hand, a sense of helplessness rising in her heart. Yin rarely hid anything, and every time he did, it was definitely related to Yin.
"Don't think about it. You should have a comfortable New Year." Yin looked at Qingyan sincerely.
She nodded, her thoughts turning entirely to the Eastern Palace.
When Shulu was in the first year of junior high school, she got her own name. The little girl was happy at first, but the Crown Princess had the nanny explain the rules to her all afternoon.
In a roundabout way, he said that Hutuli Fengsheng Zhalafen had no manners.
"I can't swallow this insult. If outsiders find out what the Crown Princess said, what will happen to Hutuli Fengsheng Zhalafen's reputation?"
Outsiders don't care about Hutu Lifengsheng Zhalafen's age; he's not even 3 years old yet, and people are demanding that he behave.
The Crown Princess is a divine being!
Qingyan stared coldly out the window. She couldn't swallow this insult unless she caused trouble for the Crown Princess.
"I will handle it." Yin's expression turned grim as he recalled what happened in the first year of junior high, and his voice became colder.
She leaned on his right shoulder and sighed helplessly.
No matter how angry they were, the crown prince's position was secure, so they had to endure it.
"Fourth Brother, am I really that incompetent?" Qingyan asked dejectedly.
If this had happened to the First Consort, Lady Yin Genjueluo would have taken direct action, and Yin would not have cared.
He shook his head. Xiao Guai was too soft-hearted. He should be the one to deal with someone as experienced as the Crown Princess.
"You don't look well; your father-in-law will ask again," Yin reminded him gently.
Fei Yanggu is fiercely protective of his daughter. When faced with the conflict between Qingyan and the Crown Princess, Fei Yanggu will directly seek revenge on Shi Bingwen and his son.
"I understand!" Qingyan replied weakly.
The carriage slowly came to a stop. Qingyan reached out and patted her little face, then tried to smile again.
I can only visit my parents' home once a year, and I absolutely cannot let anything spoil the occasion.
Fei Yanggu and his two sons waited at the second gate, watching Qingyan's carriage slowly drive in. The curtain was lifted, and Yin stepped down from the horse stool. The three of them quickly bowed.
"Father-in-law, please don't stand on ceremony." Yin quickly reached out to help Fei Yanggu up. "Brothers-in-law, please don't stand on ceremony."
Qingyan stood on the carriage shaft, watching her father bow, her heart filled with endless sorrow.
Su Lan and Su Zhu went into the carriage and carried the twins out.
With his right hand raised, Qingyan helped him down the stool step by step.
"Father, let's talk inside first. We came out a bit early, and the children haven't woken up yet," Qingyan said in a low voice.
When the twins were born in the new house, Fei Yanggu built a courtyard for the two children so that they could rest there when Qingyan visited his family.
"A'dun, take the young prince and princess to rest!" Fei Yanggu instructed the steward to take Su Lan and Su Zhu to take care of the two young princes.
The group entered the hall, and Qingyan took his seat to Fei Yanggu's right.
"Little darling, did they not make things difficult for you over there?" Fei Yanggu was still worried. The Crown Princess's methods were becoming increasingly sophisticated. If things went wrong, the little girl might suffer.
She pursed her lips, deciding not to tell her father.
"Father-in-law, I can handle it." Yin looked at Fei Yanggu. In Yin's eyes, it was a disgrace that his wife and daughter needed someone else to protect them.
Fei Yanggu laughed heartily and said, "Fourth Master, this is His Majesty's will."
Last night, Li Dequan changed into casual clothes and personally came to the new residence to deliver Emperor Kangxi's secret edict.
If the Crown Prince makes any further moves, Fei Yanggu can retaliate at any time.
"Father Emperor?!" Yin asked in surprise.
Emperor Kangxi always protected the reputation of Yuqing Palace. Even if they were wronged, they would endure it for Kangxi's sake. Today, however, Kangxi unusually asked Feiyanggu for help.
“Actually, His Majesty has been keeping an eye on the Crown Princess. His methods towards his sister-in-law are too cruel and don’t seem like something he can tolerate.” Fei Yanggu expressed his indignation at the Crown Princess’s plan to target Yiken’e. Guarjia was prepared to take a risk and step in to help.
Fei Yanggu grabbed the black hand directly; he wouldn't hesitate to chop it off for the sake of his daughter and grandson.
"Father...did Shi Bingwen make a move?" Qingyan also felt that Kangxi was acting strangely.
After a moment's thought, she realized that Shi Bingwen had taken action and Kangxi was unable to handle it, so she handed the choice over to Fei Yanggu.
Yin turned to look at Qingyan. The little girl was always very clever and could understand the reasoning with just a little help.
"Pretty much. Shi Bingwen has the collateral branches take action, so we don't need to confront them head-on," Fei Yanggu sneered.
The Ulanara clan is also a prominent clan, even though the relationship between the legitimate and illegitimate branches is not harmonious, which is why Qingyan is facing difficulties. Fei Yanggu raised his arm, and the entire clan mobilized.
Before breakfast on the second day, Fei Yanggu found out the movements of the Crown Princess and the Guarjia clan.
"Father, I'm entrusting the affairs outside to your help. As for the Crown Princess, I want to handle it myself." Qingyan put on a stern face. For the sake of her child, Qingyan was willing to abandon her former principles.
Yin looked at Qingyan and saw that Qingyan always grew stronger whenever the children encountered danger.
"Alright!" Fei Yanggu agreed. The Crown Princess was indeed a troublesome case. Kangxi probably wanted Qingyan to mediate. Shi Bingwen had always wanted to send his youngest daughter to Yuqing Palace. The Crown Princess's relationship with her family wasn't as harmonious as it appeared from the outside. (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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