After the late emperor's coffin lay in state at the Qianqing Palace for twenty days, it was moved to the Shouhuang Hall in Jingshan Park.
On the third day after arriving at the Shouhuang Hall in Jingshan Park, General Wang Yunti rushed back to the Forbidden City from the northwest and knelt down to pay homage to the late emperor at the Shouhuang Hall in Jingshan Park.
Because of the new emperor's ascension to the throne, the brothers all changed their names to avoid using the emperor's name.
All the other brothers changed their names from Yin to Yun, but Yunti changed two characters because the characters Zhen and Zhen in his original name were homophones, so he became Yunti.
The new emperor wanted to allow the thirteenth prince to retain his original name, so that he would not have to avoid using the emperor's name like the others, as a sign of favor. The thirteenth prince knelt and begged the new emperor, expressing that he did not want to be different from his other brothers and would change his name to Yunxiang.
The new emperor, unable to refuse, had no choice but to agree.
Yunti arrived at the Shouhuang Hall in Jingshan Park, travel-worn, and knelt before the late emperor's coffin, weeping bitterly: "Father, how could you be so heartless? How could you abandon your son and leave? How could you not wait for your son to come back and see you one last time? How can your son bear this?"
Upon seeing this, the other princes couldn't help but cover their faces and weep.
Yunxiang looked reluctant, but still stepped forward and gestured: "Fourteenth brother, please kneel and pay homage to the new emperor."
Yunti turned around and looked at the new emperor Yongzheng, who stood with his hands behind his back. Hatred suddenly flashed in his eyes. He stood up, stood tall, and looked at Yongzheng from a distance. He did not kneel or speak.
Yongzheng stared coldly at Yunti, his expression indifferent.
Yunxiang frowned and looked at Yunti with concern.
The guard, Laxi, stepped forward and tried to pull Yunti away, but Yunti shook off his hand, his eyes bloodshot, and roared, "You dog slave, get out of my way!"
He then looked at Yongzheng, raised his head and sneered: "I am the Emperor's own brother, and Rashi is a lowly servant. If I have done anything wrong, I beg the Emperor to punish me. If I have done nothing wrong, I beg the Emperor to execute Rashi immediately to uphold the dignity of the nation."
Yongzheng's face instantly darkened to a depths that seemed to drip water, and his eyes shot towards Yunti like sharp swords.
Yunti showed no fear, his eyes revealing a hint of sarcasm, as if to say, "What can you, Yongzheng, do to me?"
The Thirteenth Prince was secretly worried for Yunti. Why was his Fourteenth Brother so stubborn? Couldn't he just give in?
At this moment, Yinzhi stepped forward and said, "Fourteenth brother, he is now the emperor."
Yunti stared at Yunsi in astonishment, incredulous: "Eighth Brother! Even you side with him? Do you really believe that Father Emperor passed the throne to him?"
Yun Si sighed helplessly, "This is already a fact."
This means that regardless of whether the will is real or fake, the fourth prince's succession to the throne is a fait accompli, and further resistance is futile.
Everyone present could hear it.
A sinister smile crept across Yongzheng's lips.
Yinzhen trembled, and despite his reluctance, he knelt down in resentment before Yongzheng under Yinsi's helpless yet certain gaze.
This scene was witnessed by everyone.
The Fourteenth Prince undoubtedly slapped the new emperor in the face in front of everyone.
When Prince Lian arrived, Yun Ti refused to kneel. Only after Prince Lian persuaded him did Yun Ti kneel. Wasn't that disrespecting the new emperor?
Tsk tsk tsk, this Fourteenth Prince is really arrogant. His own brother and the current emperor is not as good as a mere subject like Prince Lian.
Having broken the rules, Yunti was demoted to Beizi and kept in the Shouhuang Hall of Jingshan to guard the late emperor's tomb, while the rest returned to the palace.
That evening, Heyue heard about what had happened at the Shouhuang Palace, but she was not surprised.
The Fourteenth Prince was straightforward and unconventional. He thought that after expelling Tsewang Arabtan, he would be able to be named the Crown Prince based on his military achievements. However, Emperor Kangxi suddenly passed away, and Emperor Yongzheng succeeded to the throne.
Everyone was caught off guard, and one can imagine the grief, anger, and resentment in Yunti's heart.
The Fourteenth Prince had always been at odds with the Fourth Prince, so how could he bear to have his own brother take away the throne he so desperately wanted?
"Fourth Brother is, after all, Fourteenth Brother's own brother. Why can't he just swallow his anger and instead make things difficult for Fourth Brother in public? I really don't understand what's so good about Eighth Brother that makes Fourteenth Brother trust him so much, while distancing himself from Fourth Brother, his own brother." Thirteen was furious about what happened today.
"Brothers aren't necessarily close. For example, aren't you and your fourth brother closer than your fourteenth brother and your fourth brother?"
Moreover, everyone wants to be emperor, but there can only be one emperor. For that throne, even brothers can turn against each other.
Thirteen sighed: "I hope Fourteenth Brother can think things through and resolve his misunderstanding with Fourth Brother."
When the Fourteenth Prince returned to the capital, he was confined to the Shouhuang Hall in Jingshan Park. Someone had to take over the position of Grand General.
Previously, the new emperor had ordered Beizi Yanxin to go to the northwest to take charge of the seal of the Grand General of Pacification and temporarily replace the position of Grand General Wang. However, there always needs to be a capable person in charge.
This has sparked heated discussions between the Chinese and North Korean authorities.
Some recommended Nian Gengyao, the Governor-General of Sichuan and Shaanxi; others suggested that the original General Wang Yunti should go to the front lines; still others recommended Prince Yi, Yunxiang.
Ultimately, the new emperor made the decision, appointing Prince Yi, Yunxiang, as Grand General and Nian Gengyao as his deputy. They were to travel to the Northwest in February of the following year.
After more than thirteen years of wishing, the joy in my heart is beyond words. However, I am reluctant to part with Heyue and feel guilty.
When I talked about this with Heyue that evening, I couldn't help but feel a little unsure of myself.
He was both amused and annoyed.
She wasn't some sheltered housewife who couldn't bear to part with her husband on his journey, so why was he feeling guilty?
With Heyue's persuasion, Thirteen's reluctance gradually faded.
The children were excited and happy about this, but also reluctant and sad. Hongchang wanted to go to the front lines with Thirteen, but Thirteen scolded him: "How old are you? Stay at home and take care of your mother and younger siblings. If Father comes back and anything happens to your mother and younger siblings, Father will hold you responsible!"
Hongchang pouted, feeling wronged: "Why would Mother need my care? Father is underestimating Mother!"
Meeting Thirteen's sharp gaze, Hongchang suppressed his dissatisfaction and loudly replied, "Father, rest assured, Hongchang will definitely take good care of Mother and live up to Father's expectations."
Thirteen's expression softened.
In the first month of the first year of the Yongzheng reign, Thirteen was about to embark on a long journey when he suddenly spoke to Heyue about something.
"Yesterday, His Majesty told me that he wanted to bring Tongxuan and Tongya to live in the palace and bestow upon them the title of princess."
He Yue's expression changed, and she immediately refused: "No way!"
Thirteen raised an eyebrow: "Why are you reacting so strongly?"
He Yue grabbed Thirteen's collar angrily, raising her eyebrows: "I said no, and that's final! What kind of place is the palace? Aren't you afraid that Tongxuan and Tongya will be mistreated if you let them live in a place like that?"
Thirteen found it amusing and quickly patted Heyue's back to comfort her: "It's not as serious as you say. The Emperor has always doted on Tongxuan and Tongya, you know that, how could the Emperor let them suffer any injustice?"
"Anyway, it just won't work. Even if the Emperor loves them, it doesn't mean others won't make them suffer. There are so many rules in the palace, how can they endure it? Besides, you said the Emperor wants to bestow upon them the title of princess. What does that mean? Aren't princesses supposed to be sent to the Mongol tribes? Does the Emperor want my daughters to go to the Mongol tribes?"
Thinking of this, Heyue wished she could rush into the palace immediately and argue with Yongzheng.
Good! It's different when you're the emperor. I'll take her daughter away right away!
Sending her daughter to Fujian? Don't even think about it!
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