Heyue turned to Hongtun, her expression softening slightly: "Hongtun, tell your mother, what happened?"
Hongtun then began to explain in detail.
It turns out that today, Fucha Yiyun came to the palace to talk with Tongya.
Since Tongxuan returned to the Prince's Mansion, Tongya has had even fewer people to talk to in the palace.
Fortunately, with the emperor's decree, Yiyun often entered the palace as a companion to her.
Knowing that Yiyun is her future sister-in-law, Tongya and Yiyun are not only best friends, but also have a closer relationship like that of family members who can talk about anything.
Tongya and Yiyun were enjoying a leisurely stroll in the garden when they suddenly remembered a fun object. They immediately ran back to Jiangxue Pavilion, leaving their maids to accompany Yiyun.
Originally, it would have been fine to send the palace maid back to retrieve it, but Tongya always acted on a whim, and she had always treasured that item, hiding it away on her own. So she rushed back in a hurry, and Yiyun and the palace maid Qingmei couldn't stop her in time.
And so, accompanied by Qingmei and her maid Lianqiao, Fucha Yiyun waited for Tongya under a tree by the lake.
Coincidentally, the Third Prince Hongshi was feeling down and went to the Imperial Garden to clear his head, where he met Yiyun.
Having already harbored feelings for Yiyun, Hongshi's mood instantly improved upon seeing her again, and he began to shower Yiyun with attention and affection.
Yiyun had never liked the Third Prince's frivolous manner and didn't want to pay him any attention. However, considering his status, she couldn't just ignore him and gave him a few lukewarm replies.
Unexpectedly, Hongshi was dissatisfied with Yiyun's coldness. Taking advantage of the fact that there was no one else around except for Qingmei, the palace maid next to Tongya, and Lianqiao, Yiyun's personal maid, he boldly made advances towards Yiyun and asked her to talk to him alone.
The other party was a prince, and Qingmei and Lianqiao could not stop him, so they were very anxious.
How could Yiyun possibly tolerate this? She immediately rebuked Hongshi, "Third Prince, please have some self-respect. I have matters to attend to with the Fourth Princess. Third Prince, please stay."
After saying that, he turned and walked towards Jiangxue Pavilion.
Hongshi was already in a bad mood, and when he heard Yiyun say that she was going to see Tongya, he immediately became furious. He grabbed Yiyun's arm and scolded her, "What are you going to see her for? To curry favor with your future sister-in-law? Don't dream about it, I won't let you marry into Prince Yi's mansion! What's so good about that guy Hongtun? Is he worth you going to such lengths to please Tongya?"
When Yiyun heard him say such outrageous things, her face turned red with anger. One of them wanted to leave, but the other blocked her way, and the two got into an argument.
Tongya happened to return and, seeing this scene, could not tolerate it. She immediately rushed over and started punching and kicking Hongshi, yelling, "Let go of my sister Yiyun!"
Hongshi ignored her and pushed Tongya to the ground.
Tongya was young, and although she had practiced martial arts since childhood and had some strength, she was still far inferior to the tall and strong Hongshi. She was pushed to the ground and her palm was scraped.
The little girl is precocious; she had already sneaked off to the Prince's quarters to find the Fourth Prince. In this situation, besides the Emperor, only the Fourth Prince could persuade the Third Prince to back down.
Coincidentally, Hongchang and Hongtun were also talking to the Fourth Prince, discussing the lessons taught by Cai Shiyuan and Ji Zengyun that day.
Upon receiving Qingmei's report, Hongtun, concerned for Yiyun, was the first to rush out.
Hongchang, worried that Hongtun would cause trouble, also followed closely behind.
Unable to stop him in the end, Hongli had no choice but to follow.
When Hongchang and Hongtun arrived at the Imperial Garden, they saw Tongya with her hair disheveled, biting Hongshi's hand tightly, and being pushed to the ground by Hongshi.
Yiyun, supported by her maid Lianqiao, was hiding in a corner with a pale face. When she saw Tongya being pushed to the ground again, she immediately wanted to help her up.
Seeing Hongshi walk towards Yiyun again with bloodshot eyes, Yiyun was so frightened that she trembled.
Hong Tun rushed forward without thinking, but Hong Chang grabbed him. Before Hong Tun could react, Hong Chang rushed over and punched Hong Shi in the face.
Hongshi couldn't dodge in time, let out a wail and fell to the ground. Hongchang pounced on him and started punching and kicking him.
The two men wrestled and fought, neither willing to give an inch.
When Hongli arrived, this was the scene before him, and he was immediately furious.
After much difficulty, the guards managed to separate the two men. Hongchang was already in a rage, and Hongshi was also furious. He pushed the guards aside and kicked Hongchang in the stomach.
Hongchang bent over and groaned in pain.
Fortunately, Hongli had someone stop Hongshi in time, preventing him from continuing.
In the end, this matter alarmed the emperor.
The emperor was furious. The two advisors, Hongshi and Hongchang, were confined to their residences and given fifty strokes of the cane for assaulting a prince. They were then carried back to their residences.
Upon learning what had happened, Heyue was heartbroken and furious.
This Hongshi, a prince, how could he do such a thing?
"How is Tongya?" Knowing that Tongya was also injured, Heyue was extremely anxious.
Hongtun hurriedly shook his head: "The Emperor sent the imperial physician to treat Yaya, and said it was just a superficial injury and nothing serious."
It's good that Ya Ya is alright. That girl is quite the troublemaker. Fortunately, according to Hong Tun, Yongzheng didn't punish Ya Ya.
After all, she's a girl, and quite young.
Hongshi and Yaya got into a fight. Although Yaya suffered some minor injuries, it was Hongshi who suffered the most.
In this respect, Ya Ya is very much like He Yue. When she fights, even men are afraid to approach her, and she even dares to bite a prince.
In this incident, Hongchang suffered the most, having fought with the prince, received fifty strokes of the cane, and bled a great deal.
"You brat! With the Fourth Prince around, what kind of hero are you pretending to be? You deserve to be beaten!" Heyue angrily rebuked Hongchang.
Even if Hongchang was the emperor's nephew, the one who was beaten was the emperor's own son. It would be strange if Yongzheng spared Hongchang.
However, this was too harsh; Emperor Yongzheng really knew how to be ruthless.
I watched Hongchang grow up, after all.
He Yue couldn't help but feel resentful.
Hongchang pouted, "Our son is already like this, Mother, please don't make sarcastic remarks. Besides, what kind of man is Hongshi, bullying two girls? Moreover, he even dared to bully Yaya, it's simply intolerable!"
He clenched his fists, clearly furious.
"You still dare to say that? Who taught you to lay a hand on a prince? You think fighting can solve everything?" Thirteen was furious, which startled Hongchang, who lowered his head in embarrassment.
Thirteen looked at Heyue, frowned and sighed: "Although Hongchang was given fifty lashes, he hit a prince, so this is not something that can be easily forgiven. He may be punished again. I plan to ask the Emperor tomorrow to resign Hongchang's position as heir apparent."
He Yue was shocked: "Is it that serious? Hasn't he already been punished fifty times? Why does he still want to resign from his position as crown prince? I don't agree!"
Even if Hongchang hit Hongshi, it was Hongshi who deserved to be hit. In the end, everyone is responsible. Why should Hongshi only be punished with confinement, while Hongchang was beaten and lost his position as heir apparent?
Hongchang's expression also changed: "Father? You can't be that cruel, can you? I don't think the Emperor would be that heartless! Besides, Hongshi didn't suffer any loss, that's enough!"
Without the title of heir apparent, how could he possibly face anyone?
Furthermore, without the title of Crown Prince, who will become Crown Prince?
Hongchang thought of Hongtun, and his anger flared up instantly. He glared fiercely at Hongtun.
Why should Hongtun get what he deserves?
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