"Replying to Your Majesty, it is my daughter-in-law's dowry shop. It was previously rented to Lord Liu's wife, but Lord Liu went to Anhui to take up his post, so it was left vacant. My daughter-in-law, my daughter-in-law..." He Zhuo couldn't explain it clearly for a moment.
Seeing that his father was somewhat displeased and frowned, Yinzhi said, "Father, this is my fault. Ninth Brother is still young, but my wife and Ninth Brother have never abused their royal status to bully others."
"At the time, that shop was a restaurant, and Ninth Brother was simply continuing to run it. This..."
Kangxi thought about it. His ninth son had escaped death. If he really confiscated the items, he might have to face Consort Yi's crying and tantrums.
In the thirty-first year of the Kangxi Emperor's reign, the Ninth Prince, Yinzhen, suffered from an ear infection, developed a high fever and fell into a coma, and was once in critical condition. Just then, the Italian missionary, Louis de Ricardo, arrived in Beijing from Macau. Because of his expertise in surgery, he was summoned to the palace to serve as the imperial physician. Under his treatment, Yinzhen quickly recovered.
Because of this incident, Emperor Kangxi and Consort Yi were always more lenient towards this son, after all, he was a son who had been "lost and found".
However, this matter only affects the daughter-in-law's dowry shop. As long as they don't act recklessly outside because of their status as princes and princesses, it's fine.
Never mind, never mind.
I'll turn a blind eye to this.
One cannot be a father-in-law without being deaf and mute.
He simply instructed, "Do not refer to yourself as a prince when you are out in public."
Yinzhi and Hezhuo exchanged a glance, both seeing surprise in each other's eyes. Their father's words meant tacit approval.
That's a closed chapter. They all stood up and thanked the Emperor: "Thank you, Father Emperor."
"Oh, I didn't expect Your Majesty to be here. Your Majesty, I greet you."
Consort Yi was dressed in a bright red qipao, which was very lively and beautiful. Her hair was styled in a high bun and adorned with pearls and jade. The most eye-catching item was the five-tailed phoenix, which was a type of jewelry that only consorts could wear.
"Why are you here?" Kangxi asked, his face full of smiles.
After entering the palace, Consort Yi was favored by the emperor. She was beautiful and charming, with a straightforward personality. She was a typical Manchu noblewoman. According to unofficial history, Emperor Kangxi took her with him on five of his six trips to the south.
When the concubines from the harem arrived, Yinzhi and Hezhuo, not wanting to be a third wheel, made an excuse to leave.
After the First Prince and his wife left, Consort Yi spoke up: "Your Majesty, look at the First Princess's belly, she's about four months along. It's clear that our First Prince is a caring person, as he's out for a walk with her."
Kangxi did not answer her, but glanced at her sideways: "Where is Yinzhen? Call him over. Father Emperor wants to ask him about his studies."
Consort Yi immediately stepped forward, massaged Kangxi's shoulders and arms, and acted like a sycophant: "Oh! Your Majesty, as you know, Yinzhen went out to play today."
He even gave an awkward laugh after saying that.
She muttered to herself: "That brat, he doesn't even know to come back early when he goes out. The First Princess is really something, saying she'd give him a shop to play with, knowing full well that Xiao Jiu was thinking about that. Oh well, even without the First Princess, Xiao Jiu can figure something out herself."
"Yeah?"
Emperor Kangxi didn't expose her, and just enjoyed Consort Yi's massage service like a lord, closing his eyes and asking, "Tomorrow I will test their studies. If they can't answer, hmph..."
You understand what I mean: if your son can't answer the questions, he can forget about leaving the palace; he'll have to stay and copy books.
"Yes, yes, Your Majesty, you must be tired. Please come and rest with me."
This is blatant kidnapping, Consort Yi!
Kangxi, however, seemed to enjoy the massage, finding it very comfortable. His eyes narrowed, and he let out a soft moan. He then took Consort Yi's hand and walked away together.
They're gone...
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