Kangxi's attitude was unclear, which greatly affected the Empress Dowager's emotions. She was unsure whether Kangxi had listened to her words and whether the future of Khorchin would fall on Consort Xin.
Yin looked up at the respectful expression on the face of the servant, and couldn't help but sneer. In the deep palace, Consort Xin probably hated her mother the most.
In his previous life, after his mother passed away, Consort Xin made many sarcastic remarks to him. At that time, he had just been returned to the Shenwuya clan and was in a precarious situation, unable to avenge his mother.
Today, he will vent all the hatred in his heart.
“Grandma, there’s no smoke without fire!” Kangxi noticed the resentment in Yin’s heart and glared at her. “Besides, you should know better than I what kind of life Aunt and Zhen’s sisters are living.”
He was deeply distressed. The princesses of the Qing Dynasty were suffering terribly in Mongolia. Before the suppression of the Three Feudatories, the Empress Dowager was even preparing to have Jianning uphold justice and sacrifice her own family, choosing to side with the Qing Dynasty in the matter of Wu Yingxiong and his son.
This was asking the impossible. After learning of the Empress Dowager's idea, Jianning rushed to the capital, hoping to persuade the Empress Dowager to retract her order. To her surprise, the Empress Dowager not only refused but also ordered her men to act ahead of time.
Kangxi was almost caught off guard. Fortunately, Wu Yingxiong was different from Wu Sangui. He did not have much ambition for power. Back then, when he was a hostage, the late emperor's peaceful attitude towards power had a profound influence on him.
The Empress Dowager was dumbfounded. What Xuan Ye said gave her some hope. Her own daughter was alright, but her adopted daughters had basically married enemies of the Qing Dynasty. Neither Jianning nor He Hui had contacted her.
Shang Kexi's second son, Shang Zhidong, and Wu Yingxiong were too sensitive about their identities, so they asked Kangxi to eliminate them completely, which was also for the good of the future of the Qing Dynasty.
Standing beside the Empress Dowager, Consort Xin felt extremely sad. Did Emperor Kangxi really distrust the people of Khorchin?
"Your Majesty, the Khorchin have always been loyal to the Qing Dynasty and would never betray us," Consort Xin said softly. After all, if Kangxi sent troops to Khorchin, it would be her family who would truly suffer.
Now, the Mangus lineage's dominance is gradually weakening, and the ones who can truly speak are Xin's mother and her followers.
The Empress Dowager saw that Consort Xin disregarded the unity of the Khorchin and directly stated that her family would definitely stand with Kangxi. This was clearly an attempt to undermine the Empress Dowager's own family.
Because of their relationship with the Empress Dowager and the Grand Empress Dowager, the Mangus lineage received many rewards, which fueled their growing ambition.
Yin noticed that the Empress Dowager's hand began to tremble slowly. She pointed at Consort Xin with one finger, her eyes blazing with anger. Kangxi was quite pleased to see this.
"Su Mo'er, go and ask Imperial Physician Yang to come and examine Yin. That will put my mind at ease!" Yin's nonchalant attitude puzzled the Empress Dowager.
What seemed like a minor issue was made into a terminal illness by Emperor Kangxi.
Su Mo'er looked at the Empress Dowager with concern. The Emperor's imperial physicians had personally diagnosed the illness, so the result should be correct. Why did the Empress Dowager still have doubts?
"Grandma, I can't tell you anything else, but those two princesses who were guiding Yin will definitely be sent back." Kangxi wouldn't let his son live the life he once did; no matter where he went, he would be under surveillance.
In the beginning, in order to unite with Sony to get rid of Oboi, he had to tolerate the struggle between Hesheli and Ebilun's eldest daughter, Niohuru. One used her child's illness to approach him, and the other used her body to gain his pity.
When Yinzhi was drawn into this struggle, Kangxi was truly reluctant to let him go.
At this moment, Yin could have left, but he insisted on sitting to the side, wanting Xiao Guai to hear for herself how these people in the palace were ruthless and heartless. Xiao Guai was too innocent; if he didn't seek some benefits for her, she would definitely be schemed against by these people.
The farce at Cining Palace didn't end until dinner. In his study, Qingyan, observing the Empress Dowager's actions, couldn't help but feel a little regretful. The old lady's health was deteriorating. Kangxi knew that to avoid the Empress Dowager leaving with regrets, he would remain silent.
During dinner, Yin was taken back to Chenggan Palace by Emperor Kangxi and Consort Tong. As soon as he entered, Emperor Kangxi put on a stern face, as Consort Xin's words and actions were truly unacceptable.
Every time Emperor Kangxi and the Empress Dowager had a dispute, the source of it was always Consort Xin.
"Yin, have you decided to live in the palace for a few years after the marriage, or will you establish your own residence after six months?" Kangxi always felt uneasy. Yin did not like to be treated specially. The court officials outside all turned their attention to the palace. The Empress Dowager would have Yin come to pay his respects every day.
The ministers only knew how long Yin stayed in Cining Palace and what the Empress Dowager said to her; they were certain that no one would leak this information.
"Father, how long do you think Fourth Uncle can tolerate this?" Yin asked Kangxi, knowing that Fei Yanggu would never allow Qingyan to be bullied by the Empress Dowager.
Today, every word the Empress Dowager says refers to Qingyan as being related to the royal family. If Fei Yanggu heard this, he might directly say that he doesn't care about marrying into the royal family.
Originally, he was a reckless and unruly person, and the Empress Dowager's actions were already a signpost for the Mongol rulers.
"Sigh, that guy is just too straightforward. If I'm not satisfied, he'll make me uncomfortable in the Hall of Mental Cultivation." Kangxi was completely at a loss with Fei Yanggu. Fei Yanggu was absolutely conscientious in political affairs, but in private matters, he was fiercely protective of his own. As long as it was related to Qingyan, that muddle-headed guy would lose his mind.
Yin shrugged, indicating that he was powerless to do anything. As the junior, he was destined to be tormented by Fei Yanggude.
"Forget it, there's no use asking you. Tomorrow, go back and see Qingyan, and discuss with her where you will stay for your wedding." Kangxi wanted Qingyan and the others to stay until the Empress Dowager finished her mourning period.
It wasn't that Emperor Kangxi was heartless; the presence of the Empress Dowager had already put the Qing Dynasty at a disadvantage. Whenever the Mongol princes had any problems, they would go back to the Empress Dowager to beg for mercy. The old lady would then make things difficult for Emperor Kangxi. For a while, Emperor Kangxi was not happy to see the Empress Dowager.
Yin nodded, and after having dinner, he went straight back to the prince's quarters.
At three quarters past 1:45 AM, Yin got up and went to the Imperial Study to do his homework. He then took a carriage and left the palace. Yin and Yin Zhi looked at each other in bewilderment.
Yinqi didn't care about anything else. After he came to the Imperial Study, his basic coursework was at the bottom. The Empress Dowager didn't care about his coursework, as long as he could get by.
At this moment, Yin felt exceptionally relaxed. He knew that Xiao Guai wouldn't be awake yet when they arrived at the mansion. Being able to spend another day with her was an excuse for his father, the Emperor, to visit his wife. (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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