As dusk approached, Kangxi led his princes in a breakout, but a third of the Imperial Guards who followed perished on the grasslands. Yinzhi was also running low on ammunition and was worried not only about Consort Tong and Qingyan, but also about his two children.
Exhausted from the long march, Kangxi was eager to return home. Five miles from the camp gate, Tulichen took a firework from his pocket and threw it directly into the sky.
Bang!
A bright yellow signal firework rose into the sky. Upon seeing the signal firework, Yin Jishan immediately summoned several of his trusted confidants.
"Namu, immediately take your men into the camp and meet up with Saito to ensure the safety of the women." Yin Jitai was worried that these Mongols would harm the women.
Mongolians never valued women; they would use women to obtain anything for their own benefit.
Furthermore, Naoyan's feelings for Consort Tong were known to all the ministers who grew up with Emperor Kangxi, including Yin Jitai.
"Yes, this servant will go right away!" Namu was someone Yin Jitai had personally groomed, and any important tasks would be entrusted to his trusted confidant.
Namu led his men to sneak into the camp. Yin Jitai's confidants had also been trained in the new army. Although they were not as skilled as Eshuo and Saito's confidants, they were better than the average Qing general.
"Namu, it's Saito!" Muke discovered that Saito and Eshuo were leading the new army in a standoff with the Mongol soldiers.
Inside the tent, Qingyan became frightened, and his small hand holding the pistol trembled. Just now, a Mongol general had been disrespectful to the trustee, and he had directly drawn his gun.
"My dear, it's alright!" Consort Tong smiled and sat calmly in her seat.
Yin Genjueluo had already used the connections that Yin had arranged in advance. Just now, a maid who was pouring tea went out; she was one of the people who went to their tent to find Yin.
"Mother, please be careful in everything you do." Qingyan didn't want Consort Tong to get hurt, and besides, the children still needed Consort Tong's protection.
Inside the tent, the three women were extra careful, even softening their tone of voice.
"Mu Jin, why isn't it done yet?" A burly Mongolian man walked over, looking at Mu Jin standing outside, observing the situation inside the giant palm.
Mu Jin looked unwell. The Prince certainly didn't want anyone to harm Consort Tong. For many years, the Prince had been helping Emperor Kangxi and maneuvering among the Mongol leaders.
The Crown Prince's offer was too tempting. In order to gain the support of the Mongols, he not only gave away the concubines of Emperor Kangxi, but also planned to send Yinzhi and Yinzhi's primary consort to the Mongol leader after the deed was done.
"Deal with what?" Seto sneered. "Just the few of you?"
Both Eshuo and Saito obeyed Kangxi's orders and would not act rashly, after all, there could not be any estrangement between the Manchus and Mongols.
“You… General Ulanara, you only got your current status through nepotism. If you didn’t have the Fourth Princess Consort…” Mu Ke said directly.
The Crown Prince and the Mongol leaders were aware of the discussions, so they no longer regarded Lady Yingenjueluo and Qingyan as members of the royal family. They were to follow the Mongol leaders, and these two were merely concubines.
As soon as he finished speaking, a chill ran through Seto's heart. The Crown Prince's methods were somewhat insidious; he even dared to touch his brother's primary wife. At this moment, they hoped that His Majesty could return safely.
At least, Xiao Guai will be safe!
"Eshuo!" Saito called out softly to Eshuo. At a 45-degree angle, a group of men in black appeared. The leader pulled down the scarf covering his face, and Namu's face came into view.
"Heh, that mouth is filthy. Who's inside? Are you going to apologize now, or wait for His Majesty to return and apologize to you?!" The Mongol soldiers didn't take Saito's words to heart.
This is the grassland, the territory of the Mongols, where even Emperor Kangxi could not suppress the local tyrants.
"Saito, I advise you to be careful," Muke said sarcastically.
After much discussion, Songgotu and the Mongol leaders decided to use a pack of wolves to attack. At that time, Emperor Kangxi was basically on the grasslands and had no connection with them.
"Attack!" Seto uttered a cold word.
Inside the tent, all the guards headed toward Consort Tong, Lady Yin Genjue Luo, and Qing Yan. In fact, they had all seen Na Mu's figure and understood that His Majesty was preparing to rescue him.
The curtain was slowly lowered. Qingyan gripped the armrest tightly, her heart pounding. The sounds of battle outside the tent were deafening; they were probably really fighting. The curtain was lowered so that they wouldn't see it.
Half an hour later, Kangxi rushed to the camp, but was blocked by men in black along the way. Yin Jitai personally led a large army to meet him.
When the group arrived at the door, Yin realized that his entire scheme was about to be exposed.
"Muke, it's been many years! How have you been?" This loyal servant of the Northern Desert Prince seemed to know that these leaders were indeed plotting a rebellion.
Mu Ke stood inside the encirclement, coldly watching Kangxi. Which leader of the northern desert wanted Kangxi to come to Qiu Mi?
Since the death of the Empress Dowager, the status of Mongolia has declined. Most importantly, they have lost the benefits they had secured, and Emperor Kangxi will no longer send princesses to marry foreign rulers.
"Tulichen," Kangxi commanded coldly.
The Imperial Guards disposed of the corpses in front of the tent as quickly as possible. The curtain was lifted, and Consort Tong and the other two women, all pale-faced, saw their husbands appear. They quickly stepped forward and went outside the tent.
"My little darling!" Yin hugged him and patted his back soothingly.
She couldn't help but sob, not caring that she was outside and many people were watching them.
"Disperse first, Yin, Yin, you go back first!" Kangxi knew that the women were terrified, and the three children had already fallen asleep in the tent.
The two returned to the tent, and Qingyan held his hand tightly, showing no intention of letting go.
"Four, four, the two children..." After calming down, Qingyan remembered that the children were still inside the tent.
"Don't worry, Father and Mother will definitely take good care of them." Yin knew that Kangxi did not want the princes to see what the Crown Prince was doing, so both Yin and he had to avoid the situation.
Qingyan looked up at Yin, who was standing right in front of her, not a phantom.
"Fourth Brother, please don't make me leave your side again next time," Qingyan cried.
In the past few hours, Qingyan felt that she had gone through too much and that she might have an emotional breakdown.
"Mmm!" Yin hugged Qingyan tightly.
When surrounded by wolves, Yin worried that he would not be able to return alive. At that time, Qingyan would definitely suffer injustice, and he held a grudge against Yin.
Emperor Kangxi still prioritized the Crown Prince and would never allow him to tarnish his reputation, no matter what the circumstances.
This time... the Mongol leaders are going to suffer a major blood loss. (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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