Not only Changning received the news, but Yangxin Hall received it even earlier.
Yinzhen arrived in the evening.
Changning frowned and asked, "How is Honghui? What about Hongqing? What exactly happened?"
Yinzhen's face was gloomy. He waved his hand and ordered the palace maids and eunuchs to leave.
"The First Princess Consort is taking care of Honghui. The imperial physician has examined him and found that it is just a superficial injury, requiring a month of rest."
Hongqing, I've already thrown him into prison.
Changning's heart skipped a beat: "What's wrong with Hongqing?"
Yinzhen snorted coldly, seemingly furious, his face turning somewhat pale: "Hongqing was in the South Third Palace, trying to drug Hongyan, but fortunately Honghui discovered it in time, which led to the conflict."
Changning was instantly consumed by rage, clenching his fists: "Drugned? What kind of drug?"
Seeing her trembling with anger, Yinzhen quickly put his arm around her and tried to calm her down: "Don't be angry, don't be angry, it's been taken care of, don't worry. It's a contraceptive. That beast said he didn't want Hongyan to have a child, so Honghui would have a chance."
This is the second time Changning has had such a strong urge to kill. The last time was when Hutuli was attacked for an allergic reaction. Now her son was almost murdered, which makes her unable to calm down at all.
"What utter bullshit! This Hongqing is a beast! A troublemaker! Open his dog eyes and see who he can mess with!"
Yinzhen's face grew increasingly grim, but he still tried his best to comfort Changning, coaxing her: "I will not let him go. The Third Prince's letter of apology has already been submitted, and he himself said that he requested to be killed to uphold the order of the court. Don't worry, I will definitely use his life to tell the world that no one can lay a hand on our children."
Changning sneered: "He's quite clever. Knowing that his son has made a big mistake, he begs for forgiveness and death first. What, does he, as the father, not know anything about Hongqing's usual behavior?"
Yinzhen said with a dark face, "The third prince has always been incompetent. No matter what, it is the father's fault for not teaching his son properly. I will remove his yellow sash and demote him to a commoner."
Changning breathed a slight sigh of relief: "Where's Hongyan? Is he alright?"
Yinzhen shook his head: "The imperial physician has examined him and he is fine. He is in good health and has not come into contact with the medicine. Fortunately, Honghui discovered it in time, otherwise he might have been in grave danger."
Changning felt a burning hatred for Hongqing, but also had complicated feelings for Honghui.
Hongqing did this in order to help Honghui seize the throne. If Hongyan really had no hope of having children, in the eyes of outsiders, Honghui might really be the one with the greatest hope.
However, she did not expect that Honghui would actually lend a helping hand, choosing Hongyan at the crucial moment.
"Honghui... he's such a good boy, their brotherly love is truly admirable." Changning breathed a sigh of relief.
Yinzhen was also slightly moved and echoed, "Yes..."
He originally had mixed feelings about Honghui, after all, he had actually suffered some grievances, but in order to ensure Hongyan's status, Yinzhen deliberately suppressed him to some extent.
Yinzhen hoped that Honghui could live a peaceful, wealthy, and prosperous life, just as Ulanara had wished.
Fortunately, he didn't misunderstand and he chose the right path.
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As Nian Zhiyi applied medicine to Honghui's wounds, she looked at them with great distress: "Oh dear, this place is also broken, and this place is bruised. That Hongqing is such a scoundrel, how could she hit him so hard? Master, does your back still hurt?"
Hearing his wife's caring words, Honghui felt a warmth in his heart.
Finally, besides his mother, there was another woman who cared about him so much.
He gently held Nian Zhiyi's hand and smiled slightly, "Don't worry, it doesn't hurt. It just looks serious. After applying the medicine, it will be fine in a few days."
Nian Zhiyi cried with heartache: "How can it not hurt? There are more than twenty wounds, big and small, and it will take more than a month to heal. I will feed you this month and take care of you personally."
Honghui raised his hand and gently wiped away the glistening tears on her cheeks, coaxing her softly, "It's really okay, don't cry anymore, your makeup will be ruined, and you won't look good later."
"Oh dear!" Nian Zhiyi hurriedly wiped her eyes with a handkerchief and asked Honghui anxiously, "Are your eyes swollen? Do they look bad?"
Honghui shook his head and chuckled, "Just kidding, you're the most beautiful."
Unintentional sweet talk is the most alluring. Nian Zhiyi blushed and began to stammer.
Just as the two were enjoying their tender moment, a eunuch announced that the Third Prince had arrived.
Honghui and Nian Zhiyi exchanged a glance. The latter wiped her eyes, tucked the blanket around him, and left. Before leaving, she whispered, "Master, I'll come over tonight." This made Honghui chuckle softly.
When Hongyan came in, he found that his elder brother was in an unexpectedly good mood.
He first bowed deeply and sincerely thanked him: "Brother, thank you so much for this. If it weren't for you, I'm afraid I would have already fallen into your trap, and Hongqing's scheme would have succeeded."
Honghui waved his hand: "We are brothers, no need for thanks. Hongqing, alas, he made a mistake. Even I can't help him get back on the right path. I just hope he can learn from this lesson and be a good person in the future."
Hongyan paused, composed himself, and Honghui noticed this, his heart skipped a beat. "What? Is Father Emperor planning... to execute him?"
Hongyan didn't speak, but Honghui already knew the answer.
He sighed deeply, his whole body going limp: "I...I truly considered him a brother...I also have my faults. If I had stopped him sooner, or prevented him from leaving the palace, or spoken to Father and Third Uncle earlier, perhaps he wouldn't have..."
Before Honghui could continue blaming himself, Hongyan stopped him: "Brother, this is Hongqing's own business, it has nothing to do with you. You have already done very well."
Honghui gave a bitter smile and remained silent for a long time.
After a long while, Hongyan finally heard his slightly hoarse voice.
“Hongyan, I will not compete with you, nor can I win. I only hope that the Ulanara clan’s reputation can be preserved and that this glory can be maintained in the future.”
Hongyan nodded firmly.
After Hongqing was dealt with, winter came quickly.
Snowflakes were falling over the Forbidden City in winter, making it appear more tranquil and peaceful than usual.
Honghui has already left the palace and established his own residence; Yinzhen bestowed upon him the title of Prince Xi.
Hongyan is still gaining experience in the Six Ministries.
Hongzhao continued to read every day and corresponded with Naritai in the process.
Hongxu also went to the study.
Now, only Changning lives in Chengqian Palace with her two young daughters.
It was unusual for the snow to be a little thick today, and the two little girls were clamoring to build a snowman. Changning couldn't persuade them otherwise, so they agreed to wait until the midday sun came out before going.
Just as the snowfall stopped and the sun shone warmly, the Forbidden City received good news.
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