Just after 3 a.m. on the third day, the area around Yinzhen's tent became lively. Today, Yinzhen, along with his three children, accompanied Batu Buhe back to the tribe for a visit.
Within three days, Qingyan had already allocated a considerable amount of grain and fodder, which could be considered as giving Batubuhe a decent reward. Of course, all of this grain and fodder was purchased with real gold and silver.
Moreover, Yinzhen had informed Kangxi in advance, and the couple still had Kangxi's imperial edict in their hands, so at least no one would gossip about them behind their backs.
Initially, Qingyan's actions were a bit too much, and the censors went to Kangxi to remind him that Yinzhen and Qingyan might make some moves. The censors who supported the Third Prince went even further, saying that Yinzhen had ulterior motives.
With a simple sentence from Emperor Kangxi, Batu Buhe personally purchased the grain with silver, and even displayed the silver notes printed with the name of the Right Wing Prince's tribe.
Instantly, everyone fell silent. Some of the censors were even more helpless. If they really offended Yinzhen and the others, things would definitely not turn out well.
On the carriage, Qingyan was still half asleep. It would take a whole day to travel from the imperial camp to the Right Wing Prince's tribe, and Yinzhen would not let Qingyan get up early.
It was almost dawn when Qingyan finally woke up. He saw that they had already boarded the carriage. Yesterday, when they went to say goodbye to Emperor Kangxi and Consort Tong, they had instructed the couple to make sure they knew the true situation in the tribe.
Batu Buhe sat in the carriage behind, feeling very excited. After the old prince passed away, Batu Buhe could only stay in the capital. Although Yinzhen and Qingyan treated him very well, Batu Buhe still hoped to return.
"Batubuhe, do you want to go home?" Yiken asked directly, noticing the smile on Batubuhe's face.
“Yes, I want to go back and see. I wonder what the tribe will be like without Abu.” Batu Buhe knew that the older generation of elders were waiting for him to return. “Hutu Lifeng Shengzhalafen, after you go to the tribe, whatever you do, you must take guards with you, and the more the better, understand?”
Hutuli Fengsheng Zhalafen nodded: "You've already told me several times, I know."
“Even if someone close to me informs you that they want to meet with you alone, don’t believe them,” Batubuhe quickly said. “Even if they say I’m sick or in some danger, don’t shake off the people behind you.”
Batubuhe was genuinely worried, so he spoke very frankly.
Yiken smiled and looked at him: "Hutulifengshengzhalafen is not stupid. The things you are worried about will definitely not happen."
Yinzhen and Qingyan had already discussed that once they arrived at the tribe, Yiken'e would live with Batubuhe, while Hutulifengsheng Zhalafen would live in the same tent as Yinzhen and Qingyan.
“I know some of you are worrying unnecessarily, aren’t you?” Batubuhe sighed helplessly.
Yiken shook his head helplessly: "If you are really worried, then don't show it on your face."
Inside the carriage ahead, Yinzhen and Qingyan had a hasty breakfast and went over the possible events again. Qingyan felt somewhat uneasy.
"Don't you think, what if we encounter an even more troublesome problem?" Yinzhen laughed unkindly. "Actually, the leaders of the Right Wing Prince's tribe have already been warned by Batu Buhe and Huricha. These people won't act rashly. It's the elders in the Right Wing Prince's tribe who might do something."
At this time, all the leaders of the Right Wing Prince's tribe received Hu Richa's message, informing them that Yinzhen's party had set off and would arrive at the tribe at 3:45 PM.
The leaders were very excited. Batu Buhe had not returned since he was made a prince. Even the tribe's high priest said that if the prince could be taught by the Fourth Prince and his wife, it would bring more benefits to the tribe.
Upon hearing the high priest's words, the leaders all pledged their loyalty, but the elders who wanted to take control of the tribe were in a particularly bad mood.
When news of the old prince's death reached the tribe, the elders became active, saying that Batubhe was too young and that the affairs of the tribe should be handled by the council of elders.
From the moment the decree issued by Emperor Kangxi ordering Yinzhen and Qingyan to raise him was released, the Elders' Council had already lost popular support, with many feeling that the Elders' Council was trying to seize power.
"Elder, the Prince is coming back soon and he's hungry. Should we leave him in the tribe?" Several leaders who were close to the elders gathered at the council meeting, hoping to discuss the matter with the elders.
"That won't work for now. If we could marry the eldest princess of the Fourth Prince's mansion, that would be an excellent thing." The elders naturally hoped that the Right Wing Prince's tribe would receive more benefits.
If Batubuhe and Hutulifengsheng Zhalafen can develop feelings for each other over time, it would be the best thing for the entire tribe.
"His Majesty's attitude is so clear, do you think the Fourth Prince will compromise? If we dare to take action, His Majesty will not hesitate to use any means to deal with us." The tribal chiefs were all very clever and understood what Kangxi meant.
A few days ago, Tulichen appeared in the Right Wing Prince's tribe and even warned the elders that if they dared to make a move, they should not blame Kangxi for being ruthless.
After Tulichen left, the elders looked very grim. They were about to bow and pay their respects to Batubuhe, who was clearly just a child, yet they were treating him with the respect due to a leader.
“It’s okay to make some small moves, we can’t just do nothing at all.” The elder shook his head. “Besides, the eldest princess is definitely not going to make any moves, and we can’t even allow Prince Yiken to make any noise. We can turn our attention to Prince Hafeng.”
The elders exchanged glances. Despite his young age, Hafeng had indeed grown up under the doting care of the twins and was the youngest child of Yinzhen and Qingyan. If they could persuade the Fourth Prince to arrange a Mongolian primary consort for him, it would be excellent for them.
"Don't worry, this matter will definitely be handled well. I'll have the Princess Consort encourage us from the sidelines. If we really do our job well, this matter will definitely turn out very well." The leaders were naturally in high spirits after hearing the elders' arrangements.
The elders were finally relieved. Everything was arranged, and they were just waiting for Yinzhen and his entourage to arrive.
"Alright, the ceremony for the Prince's return must be flawless; it's a matter of face." The elder instructed directly.
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