As soon as she finished speaking, cold sweat broke out on Yin Genjueluo's forehead. Consort Tong knew that the matter was of great importance, so she immediately told Qingyan to go back first, so that Qingyan would not be caught up in it as well.
Back in her room, she looked at the sleeping twins, sent Su Lan away, and sat cross-legged on the bed, looking through the messages sent by Yue Lai Inn.
It is also recorded above that, according to research, during the reign of Emperor Taizong, a Mongolian caravan entered the country. It is said that they had connections with the Khorchin people. These people used the channels of merchants to continuously send information to the Khorchin and beyond the Great Wall.
The remaining traces are virtually nonexistent, and it remains unknown why these connections were transformed into the White Lotus Sect.
She patted her chest, secretly relieved that she hadn't been too curious and had always restricted the Yuelai Inn from digging into royal news; otherwise, the people at the Yuelai Inn who compiled the information would probably have been in some trouble.
In recent years, Yin has often used the Yuelai Inn as a source of information. After the innkeepers have investigated, they will prepare an extra copy and place it in front of her.
There is a lot of news from Jiangnan, some of which is shared with Fei Yanggu and his two sons. Some of the resources of the Ulanara clan are controlled by Qingyan. On the surface, he is determined not to have any involvement with Fei Yanggu and his two sons, but in reality, these resources are shared.
"Sulan, come in here!" Qingyan spread out a piece of paper and wrote down some messages in code. To others, it looked like a letter, but in reality, it was a letter that only the four of them could understand. "Give this to Father or Ah Hun."
She wrote down the message, folded it up, and asked Sulan to deliver it quickly.
"Master... can't we hand it over tomorrow?" Su Lan was worried that her master was alone and might encounter some danger.
Qingyan shook her head and refused. Fei Yanggu and his two sons probably didn't know if they were safe yet, so giving them news that they were safe now was probably enough.
"No need. There are so many guards in the courtyard, it should be fine. Father doesn't know that everyone is safe yet!" Qingyan shook his head. "Sulan, you go and deliver the heart yourself. Don't let anyone else take it."
Qingyan gave her detailed instructions, and Sulan quickly changed her clothes and left the courtyard.
As Su Lan walked out, Qing Yan stood in the shadows of the inner bedroom window, watching as a dark figure followed Su Lan just three steps away from the courtyard.
A slight smile played on her lips. Kangxi would never miss any opportunity to get information, and the Yuelai Inn had clearly become part of his surveillance area.
After the figures gradually disappeared, Qingyan placed the children in the cradles, lay them flat on the bed, and prepared to fall asleep first. Few knew the subtle secrets of the royal family.
In the early morning, she turned and looked to her right. The bed was still cold, just as it had been when she lay down the night before. Yin had not returned all night.
Su Lan stood at the door and heard noises coming from the inner chamber, so she quickly came in to pay her respects.
In the cradle by the window, the twins were still asleep. Qingyan lowered her head and kissed the two children on the forehead before sitting down in front of the bronze mirror, preparing to wash and groom them together.
"Master, the letter has been delivered!" Su Lan felt someone following her on the way.
Upon arriving at the Ulanara family's villa, Fei Yanggu and his two sons were all in the study, anxiously wanting to know if Qingyan was safe.
"Does Father know I'm safe?" Qingyan played many word games with Feiyanggu when he was young, and Feiyanggu once practiced with him for a long time.
Su Lan quickly nodded and said in advance that the young master was safe and sound, and that the master had even sent a letter to reassure him.
Lord Fei Yanggu said that Qingyan should stay quietly in the courtyard and not run around for the next few days.
"Alright, prepare some more breakfast, and we'll take it with us!" Fei Yanggu suggested that Qingyan should prepare more delicious food and frequently visit the main courtyard to make his presence felt.
She stuck out her tongue at the bronze mirror. The two children were safe; Su Zhu had been by their side the whole time.
"Suzhu, take good care of the two young masters. After they get up and have breakfast, go over there." Qingyan instructed Suzhu.
She changed into a lake-blue high-necked, wide-sleeved blouse with hibiscus flowers, paired with a light green long skirt and light blue multi-layered soles. Her hair was styled into a ruyi bun with a hibiscus gold hairpin, making her look like a refined young lady from a Jiangnan water town.
"Master, are you going to His Majesty's place wearing this..." Su Lan asked Qing Yan.
In front of Emperor Kangxi, the wives rarely wore Hanfu. Therefore, Sulan was worried that her mistress might touch on some of the Emperor's taboos.
"No need!" Qingyan said directly, and had breakfast prepared before heading to the main courtyard together.
The servants on the road bowed and stared, for the Fourth Princess Consort was actually wearing Hanfu, which was extremely rare in the royal family.
Upon arriving at the door, Yin Genjue Luo appeared there looking exhausted. When she saw Qing Yan, she gave a bitter smile.
"Sister-in-law, have you had breakfast?" Qingyan noticed Yin Genjueluo's expression and offered a simple greeting.
Yin Genjue Luo shook her head. She hadn't slept all night and had just gone out to check on Songkelierha. The little girl was still not awake.
Both of the princesses were dressed in elegant Hanfu. At the suggestion of Consort Tong, Lady Yin Genjue Luo changed into this outfit, and Xiao Guai's lake-blue figure came into her view.
At that moment, she had to admit that Qingyan understood Consort Tong's thoughts very well. That night, Shu and Shuzhu were both by Consort Tong's side without informing Qingyan.
"Let's eat together." Qingyan specially arranged for a meal to be prepared for eight people.
The two sisters-in-law entered the main courtyard one after the other. Upon entering the hall, they noticed the tense atmosphere; both Yin and his brother looked exhausted. This...
"Fourth Prince, I've had breakfast prepared. Should I bring it over now?" Qingyan asked softly, gazing at Yin.
Her small hand touched the teacup next to him, which contained a cup of cold, strong tea.
"Bring it over," Yin stood up and quietly stretched his legs. "Father, Xiao Guai has prepared breakfast. Let's eat first."
That night, none of the princes present felt good, as the man in black had directly crossed the bottom line of the Mongol tribes.
Qingyan looked around and saw that all the princes who had been brought over had arrived, with Yinqi's face being the most gloomy.
"Father, I would like to go back and freshen up!" Yinqi kept his head down and dared not say another word.
Kangxi sighed and waved his hand directly at Yinqi.
She turned and glanced at Yinqi's back, which looked like a small animal that had been abandoned, and a sense of resentment welled up in her heart.
"You should all go to one of the side halls to wash up first." Kangxi finally relented, and Yin took Xiao Guai's hand and went to a side hall.
Upon entering, he embraced her tightly. The torment of the night had left him feeling somewhat disheartened. Once, the Mongol tribes were the Qing Dynasty's support, but as time passed, the Qing Dynasty and the Mongols grew increasingly isolated.
She hugged him back and gently patted his back.
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