Yin and Qingyan sat in the study, awaiting Kangxi's new decree.
"Fourth Prince, did Consort Xin really make a move?" Qingyan felt that Consort Xin shouldn't be such a ruthless woman. The Empress Dowager should be her biggest backer. How could she frame her?
"Hehe, originally, Consort Xin wanted to take action against Mother. The Chenggan Palace is too heavily guarded, and several spies planted by the Empress Dowager have already been eliminated. As a result, the Empress Dowager will definitely punish Consort Xin." The saying "a newborn calf is not afraid of a tiger" came to mind. Consort Xin probably thought the same thing.
Qingyan was stunned. It turned out that someone really wanted to make a move. If Kangxi and Yin hadn't made preparations in advance, Consort Tong would probably have been doomed.
"Father Emperor followed the clues and found Consort Xin. If it weren't for Granny Angguma summoning Father Emperor to Cining Palace in advance, Consort Xin would probably have spent her remaining days in the Cold Palace." Yin showed no sympathy for those who wanted to harm Consort Tong.
She saw the hatred blazing in Yin's eyes. Yes, these people clearly didn't respect the rules of the palace.
"By the way, my mother is still at home. Why didn't you tell her?" Jue Luo Shi's protection of Qing Yan made the little guy slowly forgive her.
"Fourth Uncle has already sent someone to say so!" Yin said verbally.
In fact, Fei Yanggu and his two sons had very complicated feelings. On the one hand, they hoped that Jue Luo Shi had really repented. On the other hand, they could not use Qingyan as an experiment.
Therefore, the best solution is to have Qingyan stay by Yin's side. In this way, the little guy can not only watch the power struggles in the harem, but also avoid disasters.
Even without Yin saying it, Qingyan understood the reason, and a bitter taste filled her mouth.
Jue Luo Shi clearly repented, yet her husband and sons still doubted her. Was this a blessing or a curse?
"Fourth Brother, the Empress Dowager kicked us out. Won't people spread rumors behind our backs?" Qingyan looked at him angrily.
The rumors outside never stopped, and some of the young ladies-in-waiting had their families exert considerable effort to secure the position of the Fourth Prince's Consort.
"Of course not, Father Emperor has already arranged for people to keep an eye on things. If anyone is talking behind our backs, they'll be caught red-handed!" Yin heard from Consort Tong that Kangxi wanted to take this opportunity to clean up all the servants in the palace, and he was sure to get rid of all the gossipy people in the palace. Those who knew too many secrets would have to be beaten to death.
Qingyan took a sip of tea and looked outside. The servants were all quietly doing their work, undisturbed by the chaos in Cining Palace.
“There are people supporting them behind the scenes, otherwise, how could those lackeys let people talk?” Yin sneered.
The palace is the most dangerous place; behind every servant is a master.
Kangxi's whereabouts were leaked by these people. In recent years, Consort Tong and Kangxi have dealt with many people, but each time things would only be peaceful for a few months before returning to normal.
She sat on the soft couch reading a book, listening to the servants outside the window whispering that Yin and she had returned early, leading many to believe that something was amiss.
"Su Peisheng, Her Majesty has asked Fourth Prince and Princess Qingyan to dine at Chenggan Palace," Shu said quietly to Su Peisheng from the doorway.
Yin was in the study with Qingyan, presumably doing their studies.
"Yes, Aunt, please wait a moment, this servant will go and inform the master right away!" When Su Peisheng entered the room, he saw the two masters leaning together reading a storybook. He stood at the second gate and spoke to Yin.
"Alright, little darling, let's go to Mother's for a meal." Yin didn't refuse; in the past, he would have made excuses to decline.
Today is different. Qingyan's worried expression shows that she has decided to go to Chenggan Palace to reassure Xiaoguai.
"That's not good, Your Highness must be very tired," Qingyan muttered.
Yin smiled, took her hand and walked out of the study. The two walked one after the other on the palace road, while servants on both sides hurried past to greet them.
Inside Chenggan Palace, Consort Tong changed into casual clothes and told Shuzhu to hurry up and prepare some delicious food.
"Lanya, you should rest too. You've been exhausted from the Cining Palace all day!" Kangxi placed a cup of warm tea in Lanya's hands. The concubines had been kneeling for half an hour, and Kangxi felt sorry for Consort Tong.
Fortunately, the two children left beforehand, otherwise the old lady would have vented her anger on them.
"Xiao Guai wants to stay in the palace for a few days. Should she stay with me or with Yin?" Qingyan is a special case. Kangxi has issued an imperial decree allowing Qingyan to stay with Gongye, and the censors have no objections.
Emperor Kangxi pondered for a moment. He often visited Chenggan Palace, and if Xiao Guai was there, he would have to be more discreet.
"Let her stay with Xiao Si and get familiar with the environment. The palace maids that were sent there have been sent by Yin to provide external support, and the inner palace is basically served by eunuchs. Xiao Guai going there should be able to change the situation!" Kangxi said directly.
Consort Tong rarely interfered in the affairs of her son's courtyard, leaving them all to Yin.
"Little Si is doing a good job managing things; she hasn't caused as much trouble as Consort Dong'e." Consort Tong looked down on Consort Dong'e, saying that she was too calculating at such a young age.
Yin and Qingyan had just reached the door when they heard Consort Tong talking about Dong E. The two were at a loss, unsure whether to go forward or leave.
"Come in!" Consort Tong looked at the two children with embarrassment and gently pinched Kangxi's waist with her delicate hand.
Kangxi snorted, and Yinzhi suppressed his smirk, quickly composed himself, and respectfully bowed to Kangxi.
"Little darling, get up quickly!" Consort Tong liked girls, and Qingyan became the focus of her attention as soon as she entered.
"Your Majesty, how are you today?" Qingyan asked.
She noticed that Consort Tong's knees were being massaged by Shu Zhu, indicating that she had been kneeling for a long time.
"It's alright, daughters are still better. Sons aren't as considerate as daughters." Consort Tong still complained. Yin looked at his mother with a black line on his face. Consort Tong had been nagging about this since he was a child.
Emperor Kangxi touched his nose and looked helplessly at Consort Tong.
"Tomorrow, you two will also go to Cining Palace to pay your respects. The Empress Dowager is getting old, so whatever she does, you must be more understanding!" Kangxi gave the two children a heads-up in advance.
Qingyan nodded. Kangxi and Consort Tong didn't say much; she was already very satisfied.
"From today onwards, Xiao Guai will live in the palace. We will bring you back when Fei Yanggu returns from the grasslands!" Kangxi said, looking at Xiao Guai who wanted to refuse. "Your father is worried about you staying alone in the new residence. Jue Luo Shi cannot stay in the new residence all the time. Qing Ya is getting married, and as her legal mother, I must go back to help her prepare her dowry."
Kangxi offered a rare explanation, and Qingyan could only nod in agreement.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I understand!" Qingyan was well-prepared; the more difficult the Empress Dowager's harassment, the more guilty Kangxi and Yinzhen would likely feel. (To be continued. If you like this work, please vote for it on Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)
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