With a loving look in his eyes, Kangxi waved to the Fourth Prince, Yinzhen, who was standing to the side.
"Little Si, come to your mother's place."
"You'll be staying in Chengqian Palace for a while now, so spend more time with your mother."
"You are not allowed to fall behind in your regular studies either."
Emperor Kangxi still has the heart of a loving father towards these young princes and princesses.
Unlike later on, when an emperor's heart becomes exceptionally hardened and he prioritizes personal gain.
The Fourth Prince, Yinzhen, who had been standing silently to the side for a long time, seemed to have just been discovered by Emperor Kangxi, who then called him over.
Fourth Prince Yinzhen nodded hurriedly, looking like he would definitely do it well.
"Your son will definitely spend more time with Mother, and I will not neglect my studies in the Imperial Study."
Emperor Kangxi was quite fond of his rather endearing son.
Aside from the Crown Prince, he devoted more of his energy to the Fourth Prince, Yinzhen, among the children in the harem.
Emperor Kangxi carefully examined the Fourth Prince, Yinzhen, whom he hadn't seen in a long time, his tone tinged with uncertainty.
"Xiao Si, have you been under a lot of academic pressure lately? You look like you've lost weight. How have the people serving you been taking care of you?"
Upon hearing this, Consort Tong paused for a moment, but quickly recovered.
Since becoming pregnant, she has paid far less attention to the Fourth Prince, Yinzhen, than before.
Consort Tong's pale face showed a hint of apology.
“Cousin Emperor, perhaps he is not used to being in the Imperial Study yet. Once I have recovered, I will definitely help the Fourth Prince get back to his original appearance.”
Her pale, weak face, reddened by tears, made her look especially pitiful.
"It is also my fault. Since I became pregnant, my body has been weak and I have been lacking in energy, so I have neglected the Fourth Prince."
Upon seeing this, Emperor Kangxi could no longer bear to blame his beloved cousin.
Even in such trivial matters, Kangxi's heart still leaned towards Consort Tong.
She's my childhood sweetheart and cousin, how could she really not have any genuine feelings for me?
He was just asking casually; he wasn't really concerned about whether the Fourth Prince, Yinzhen, had gained or lost weight.
Her voice was gentle and full of heartache as she took a handkerchief and carefully wiped away the tears on Consort Tong's face.
"Cousin, don't cry. As long as you recover, I will be happy."
"Fourth Prince, perhaps he's just growing taller and getting bigger lately."
"Cousin, don't cry."
Consort Tong stared blankly at the Fourth Prince, Yinzhen, who stood before her, looking about six or seven years old.
Having not seen him for a long time, Consort Tong felt somewhat unfamiliar with him. She looked cautiously at the Fourth Prince, Yinzhen, who dared not approach her.
Consort Tong felt somewhat uncomfortable, and her eyes darkened again.
As expected, they're not my biological child. After raising them for so long, they've become estranged after a while of not seeing each other.
No wonder he's that bitch's son.
Consort Tong turned her head into Emperor Kangxi's arms, her voice weak and listless.
She no longer has the energy to act like a loving mother; she needs to think about what to do in the future.
As for the Fourth Prince, Yinzhen, we can win him over when needed. We can pretend to be a loving mother and he's relatively easy to appease at his age.
"Cousin, let the Fourth Prince go down. I want you to stay with him a little longer."
Upon hearing this, the Fourth Prince, Yinzhen, looked hurt and genuinely uncomfortable.
No matter how much you criticize him, the Fourth Prince Yinzhen is still a genuine six-year-old child.
She looked at Kangxi with pleading eyes, looking pitiful as if she wanted to stay a little longer.
When Kangxi saw this, he couldn't help but smile. Ever since his son went to the Imperial Study, he had liked to pretend to be a serious old man.
Now, by playing the victim in front of him, Kangxi still retains a trace of his fatherly love.
However, feeling the warmth in her arms, her cousin wanted her to stay with her longer.
Emperor Kangxi was still quite willing to grant his request.
Emperor Kangxi reached out, a hint of a smile in his eyes, and patted the bald head of the Fourth Prince, Yinzhen, twice.
"Then go back and study. I'll stay here with your mother. Once she's better, you'll be able to see her every day."
The Fourth Prince, Yinzhen, was a small figure, his back view filled with loneliness.
He pursed his lips tightly, his face reverting to that serious old man look, trying to be an ice block at such a young age, never smiling.
A flash of sarcasm crossed his eyes, then he reverted to his old-fashioned, cadre-like demeanor, acting stiffly and rigidly.
It turns out that the deep bond between mother and son over the past few years was all a joke.
Nothing can compare to the word "biological."
The Fourth Prince, Yinzhen, pondered these two words carefully.
biological child
Is its magic really that great?
He was also De's biological child, but in fact, De's mother did not like him.
The small figure left the main hall of Chengqian Palace, and even with Su Peisheng by his side, it was filled with...
Inside the vast palace, it seemed as if only a tiny figure was moving about, with no one else around.
The moment Fourth Prince Yinzhen stepped into his residence, Duofu, who was already waiting anxiously inside, called out to him.
"Woof woof woof." How about that? How about that? Does your mother still want you?
"Woof, woof woof woof." Little dumpling, little dumpling, why do you look unhappy? Does your mother not want you anymore?
"Woof woof, woof woof." That shouldn't be the case. You were raised by her side until you were over ten years old, and it wasn't until Consort Tong died that you had no choice but to return to your biological mother's care.
"Woof, woof woof woof woof." Answer me! Don't keep that sullen face and stay silent. You're so young, yet you look like an old cadre. Be careful your face doesn't become paralyzed when you grow up.
The Fourth Prince, Yinzhen, only felt a glimmer of light in his eyes when he saw Duofu circling around his legs in a hurry.
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