By evening, news had already spread from the Jiangnan Imperial Palace that Yinzhi and Qingyan's family had arrived. After receiving the news, Yinzhi and the others prepared to watch the show, as Qingyan had indeed stepped on a landmine this time.
Emperor Kangxi repeatedly issued orders forbidding anyone from colluding with merchants in the Northwest. Since the Yuelai Inn owned by the Fourth Prince's wife was used by the imperial family, it could be considered a contribution to the imperial family.
Inside the villa, Qingyan paced back and forth in the study, worried that she might cause trouble for Yin.
"Little darling, calm down and stop making a fuss!" Yin couldn't bear to see her acting like this.
Emperor Kangxi planned to use this opportunity to eliminate all of the Crown Prince's henchmen.
"Fourth Brother, how can I not be anxious? This time you might get dragged into it!" Qingyan looked at Yin's unhurried appearance and couldn't be more curious.
Yin had a smile on his face; Qingyan's worry made him very happy.
"Still laughing? I'm getting so anxious!" Qingyan pouted and complained to Yin.
“Little darling, didn’t you notice? We may seem to be confined, but in reality, we are all free to move around.” Yin glanced at Qingyan.
She was slightly taken aback. The outside was guarded by the Imperial Guards, and no one dared to approach. However, for normal travel, people were still allowed to pass through.
"Fourth Brother, did you already know all along?" Qingyan said unhappily, her hands resting on the desk.
He reached out and pinched her cheek, feeling very happy.
"You just haven't noticed it yet. It's good that you care about me, but there's no need to worry so much!" Yin had confidence in Qingyan. If it were any other time, Qingyan would probably have noticed it long ago.
"Hmph, next time you find out, you must tell me in advance. You have no idea how worried I am!" Qingyan felt uncomfortable. Yin had clearly found out in advance, but he pretended to be nonchalant in front of her.
Yin nodded, reached out and took her little hand, pulling her to his side.
"Little darling, you need to know that some things can't be avoided just because you want to run away from them!" Yin also said with some emotion.
As Qingyan listened to Yin speak, he realized that Kangxi had devised this plan beforehand, which was clearly aimed at the Crown Prince.
Outside the villa, many of the princes accompanying the emperor were trying to find out what was going on. The thirteenth and fourteenth princes were pacing anxiously. They had finally managed to get a day off and ran out of the palace. They went to the gate of Yin's villa and started arguing with the Imperial Guards.
Upon learning the news, Su Peisheng quickly went into the study and reported to Yin.
At that moment, Yinzheng was holding Yiken'e and practicing calligraphy when he heard his two younger brothers causing trouble outside. He sneered.
"These two are so stupid. Father Emperor is protecting them so obviously, can't they see it?" Yin shook his head. "Let them come over here!"
After receiving the order, Su Peisheng hurried to the gate and brought Yinxiang and Yin into the separate courtyard. Kangxi specially dispatched guards to follow closely behind and gave the order at the gate, instructing Su Peisheng to tell Yin that after the courtyard gate was closed, only entry was allowed, not exit; Yinxiang and Yin were both confined to their quarters.
Yinxiang was slightly taken aback, but was pulled by Yin and immediately knelt on the ground to express his gratitude.
"Thirteenth Brother, Fourteenth Brother, what brings you two here?" Qingyan greeted the two at the door of the study. The two were a little embarrassed, as they always came empty-handed. It seemed that Kangxi was preparing to place them with Yin.
"Fourth Sister-in-law, we were abrupt. We heard that Fourth Brother was coming, so we wanted to come and see him!" Yinxiang carefully chose his words, afraid that Yin would find something to use against him and scold him again.
Ugh!
Qingyan didn't know how to respond. News of their arrival only came out after Kangxi had scolded them.
A look of worry appeared in Yin's eyes. Yin had always been highly valued by Kangxi, and Consort Tong was more favored than the other women. Suddenly, all of this changed, which was hard for the group to accept.
"Let them both come in!" Yin called them in directly.
Yinxiang and Yin entered the study and saw Yin sitting in a grand chair, with Yiken sitting on his lap, his small right hand being held tightly as he carefully traced the characters in red ink.
Envy welled up in their hearts. Kangxi was too busy. He did not slack off in educating his princes, but he rarely had the opportunity to personally teach them.
"You two, go over there and memorize your lessons. If you can't memorize them today, you won't be allowed to eat!" Yin pointed to two mahogany desks near the window. When Kangxi made the plan, Yin felt that these two people definitely wouldn't be able to endure it.
If they come over, he wouldn't mind letting them know that they must always remain calm and composed.
"Fourth Brother, shall we recite it later?" Yin was taken aback; he actually had to recite it.
"What are you doing here?" Yin asked knowingly.
Qingyan brought in tea and snacks and placed them in front of Yinxiang and Yin. She then sat down next to Hutulifengshengzhalafen and watched the little girl practice calligraphy, which was much slower than Yiken'e's.
"Fourth Brother, the Crown Prince said that Fourth Sister-in-law made a mistake this time, which is why you were all arrested." Yinxiang was also worried about the safety of the two of them, which is why he was so anxious.
Yin smiled and said, "Don't you guys use your brains? You actually believe whatever outsiders say?"
Yinxiang and Yin were scolded, but they felt even more relieved. As long as Yin didn't have anyone else, nothing else mattered.
"Fourth Brother, aren't we worried?" Yin muttered softly again.
Yin wished he could smash the two wooden fish heads with the book. If they had told them their scheme, would there have been any need for the others to step in?
"Fourth Brother, your two younger brothers are just concerned about you, don't be angry!" Qingyan quickly stepped forward to ease the situation, and a trace of seriousness appeared on Yin's face.
"You two, if there's a next time, don't worry about me saying anything to you!" After listening to Qingyan's advice, Yin gradually calmed down.
Yinxiang and Yin stood in front of the desk, heads bowed, letting Yin mutter to himself.
They sensed deep concern from Yinzhen's words; if Yinxiang were imprisoned by Kangxi, Yinxiang and Yin would be even more eager to help.
"Fourth Brother, this is the last time!" Yin quickly begged for forgiveness.
Yin nodded in satisfaction and said no more. He continued to teach Yiken'e to trace characters. Yinxiang and Yin realized that the crisis had passed, so they also continued to busy themselves with memorizing.
"Little Darling, go prepare dinner, and have two more rooms prepared for the two of them to stay in!" Yin said, rubbing his temples. Seeing these two brainless fools, Yin felt a faint sadness.
"I've already given the orders!" Qingyan heard that Yinxiang and Yin were coming, so she had someone make arrangements and prepare delicious food. They would be able to eat soon.
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