Chapter 120 Children
After Kangxi left, only Tong Jia and Yuying were left in the hall.
Yuying looked at Tong Jia, waiting for her to speak.
Tong Jia looked at Yuying, and seeing that she seemed to be completely unaware of the strange atmosphere between her and Kangxi, there seemed to be a flash of envy, or perhaps nostalgia, in her eyes.
Anyone in the palace, no matter how they looked before entering the palace, would change after entering. But this Concubine Jin, after entering the palace for many years, still looked so confused, without a trace of gloom in her eyes, and she didn't look like someone in the deep palace at all.
Tong Jia sighed, "Please sit down."
Yuying sat on the embroidered cushion beside the bed in fear and trepidation, she only dared to sit a little bit. But she swore that as long as Tong Jiashi made a move, she would run away immediately, without wasting even a second.
Tong Jia didn't speak in a hurry, but looked at Yuying.
She would never give Yinzhen to Concubine De. She would rather find another suitable adoptive mother for Yinzhen.
And the most suitable candidate is right in front of us——
Concubine Jin is the most suitable candidate.
Firstly, Concubine Jin has no biological children. Secondly, even if she is unwilling to admit it, the emperor only favors Concubine Jin, and this is something that everyone in the palace knows.
As for you saying that Concubine Jin's position is too low? Tong Jia sneered. With the look the emperor had just shown, she didn't believe that the emperor would be willing to let Concubine Jin stay in the position of concubine forever. The one from Mongolia was an exception. Now there was a vacancy among the four concubines. It was hard to say that this was not prepared by the emperor for Concubine Jin.
Similarly, as long as Concubine Jin has a child, wouldn’t she have a ready-made reason to be promoted?
Tong Jia's eyes flickered, "Wei, after I die, you will raise Xiao Si and Xiao Ba for me."
"ah?"
Yuying was stunned. She didn't expect that Tong Jia would actually tell her this.
No, why do all people want to give her a child? Especially Yinsi, this is the second time. Can anyone understand that a child cannot be given just like that? It also depends on whether the other person is willing or not.
Yuying quickly declined, "Madam, are you joking?"
"I'm not joking."
Seeing that Tong Jia was serious, Yuying had no choice but to continue: "Your Majesty, the Emperor will not agree. What's more, there is the Fourth Prince, who will not agree either."
"Just tell me whether you are willing or not. As for the Emperor and Xiao Si, I will talk to them myself."
Yuying was completely stunned. If she had known this would happen, she would not have come. Seeing Tong Jiashi so confident, Yuying could not help but remind her: "Madam, the fourth prince's biological mother is still alive."
Yuying pointed in the direction of Yonghe Palace, wondering if Tong Jia had forgotten about Concubine De.
After hearing Yuying's words, Tong Jia frowned in disgust, "Don't mention her to me. Xiao Si only has me as his mother."
Yuying didn't know about the grudge between Tong Jia and Concubine De, but the patient was the most important, so she decided not to talk about it if she was not allowed to.
Yuying shut up.
Tong Jia was dissatisfied again, "Why don't you say anything? Do you look down on Xiao Si or Xiao Ba? Or do you mean you don't trust me?"
"No, no." Yuying waved her hands repeatedly. How could she look down on Yinzhen or Yinsi? After all, one was Emperor Yongzheng and the other was the Eighth Wise Kings. As long as she raised one of them, wouldn't her wish to rely on him in her old age be easily fulfilled?
"My lady, I have never raised a child. Can you rest assured that you can leave these two to me?"
Although she was tempted, Yuying still tried to persuade Tong Jia not to be impulsive.
Tong Jia gave Yuying a look that showed she was self-aware, "If it weren't for me... do you think it would be your turn?"
Tong Jia didn't do anything, but after hearing what she said, Yuying felt pity for her and even showed a hint of pity in her eyes.
Yes, if Tong Jia was not going to die, how could she have been so anxious to entrust Yinzhen to someone else? After all, Tong Jia was so good to Yinzhen that no one could find fault with her.
Yuying looked at Tong Jia with pity, and she felt as if she was pricked by a needle.
"Put away your hypocritical look. I don't need your pity! Why? I just asked you to raise my child. Do you want to take my place? I am the only mother of Yinzhen."
"Remember! You are only taking care of him for me."
Even now, Tonggiya still maintains a condescending attitude.
Yuying looked away in panic, "My Lady, that's not what I meant."
Tong Jia looked at Yuying's expression and frowned deeply. She really despised the way Concubine Jin allowed herself to be manipulated by others.
"Stand up right there!" Tong Jia suddenly said sternly.
Yuying jumped up from the embroidery cushion and looked at Tong Jia in confusion, not knowing what she had done to offend her.
"Control your facial expression, and don't open your eyes so wide. The corners of your eyes should not be bulging outwards."
Yuying did as Tong Jia said.
"Yes, that's it. Make your face colder."
Looking at Yuying's cold face, Tong Jia was finally satisfied. "Okay, remember this expression. Practice it in front of the mirror when you have time. If someone dares to bully Yinzhen in the future, you have to help him out for me."
"The people in this palace are the best at reading people's faces. If you show your face, they will be afraid of you."
Yuying realized belatedly that Tong Jia was teaching her how to fight in the palace?
"My Queen..." Yuying said weakly: "Didn't you say that I don't know the rules?" Why...
Tong Jia glared at Yuying, and Yuying had to keep her words to herself.
"You have no manners. You dare not call me 'my concubine' in front of me. What's wrong? Are you not afraid that I will find you a tutor?"
Yuying shrank back again.
Tong Jia changed the subject again, "I said you have no manners, not that you have no temper. Stand up straight for me!"
Seeing that Tong Jia was about to train her into a palace fighting champion, Yuying kindly reminded her: "Your Majesty, I haven't agreed to raise the Fourth Prince and the Eighth Prince yet."
Is it too early to say this now?
Tong Jia's expression froze, and her tone turned cold, "Wei! Don't be ungrateful! I don't have to rely on you. If you don't want to, there are many people who are willing."
Yuying curled her lips. She didn't believe what was said.
If Tong Jia could really find someone else as she said, she wouldn't have the patience to argue with her for so long.
The way she is acting, it's clear that she is relying on her.
"I understand, Madam. It is my blessing to be favored by you. I will definitely take good care of your two children."
Hearing that Yuying finally agreed, Tong Jia was relieved, "It's good that you know."
"Yinsi has always been kind to you, and Yinzhen loves this younger brother very much. After I leave, with Yinsi by my side, Yinzhen will not be alone. It is the best choice for me to hand over the two children to you."
Yuying looked at Tong Jia quietly.
At this moment, she was not Kangxi's concubine, but the mother of a child.
"I am tired. Please call my cousin in for me."
Tong Jia closed her eyes.
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