Thinking of his fifth sister-in-law's timid nature, Yinzhen was a little unhappy.
She was born in a humble family and didn't think about improving herself or consolidating her position. Instead, she just competed with the concubines in the mansion for favor. She deserved that she was not favored by the fifth brother.
"Master knows that Fifth Sister-in-law is a submissive person. If she doesn't want to be friends with you, just ignore her. Mother doesn't like her anyway, so she won't blame you."
"I understand."
After the two of them had packed up, they took Jiang Baifu and Yanzhi into the palace. They would first go to the Qianqing Palace to express their gratitude, then go to the Ningshou Palace to pay homage to the empress dowager, and finally go to the Yiku Palace.
Fortunately, the Empress Dowager has no heir now, otherwise they would have to go to the Empress Dowager again.
In the Palace of Heavenly Purity, Kangxi was always concerned about his son and daughter-in-law being filial to Concubine Yi, their mother, and forgetting about him, the emperor's father.
Originally, he wanted to give Yinzhen the title of Beizi after he got married, but now he feels uncomfortable and doesn't want to give it to him.
"Your Majesty, the Ninth Prince is a filial son. When has he ever failed to show your respect? I thought that the Ninth Prince and the Ninth Lady would come to the palace today and give you a great gift."
"What kind of gift do I want from him?"
"Yes, you don't care, you just keep it in your mind."
"Liang Jiugong, have I been too indulgent with you recently? You dare to say anything!"
"No, that's just nonsense."
"Ninth Prince, Ninth Lady has arrived."
"Xuan."
"My son and daughter-in-law Dong E pay their respects to the Emperor."
"Get up, Xiaojiu. Now that you have a family, you should focus on your work. Competing with the people for profit is not a good idea.
I see that you have a good talent for business, and I think you can do well in the Ministry of Revenue. You can start working there from tomorrow."
"Yes, don't worry, my son will do his job well."
"Xiaojiu Fujin, I know you are a good person. Xiaojiu is always thinking about how to make money. I hope you can urge him to learn to be more motivated."
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. Your daughter-in-law knows everything. Yanzhi, present the things that my master and I have prepared for Your Majesty."
"Yes, Fu Jin."
Kangxi's eyes lit up. This daughter-in-law is very capable. She knows what I am thinking and sends it to me right away. I have to give her more rewards later, otherwise it will be embarrassing.
"Father, the things you use are all made in-house. I wonder if you like what your daughter-in-law and I prepared."
"It's alright, it's all out of your filial piety, how could I despise it?"
"Then my daughter-in-law is relieved. Present it quickly."
"Father Emperor, this is the crystal scepter of an overseas emperor from eight hundred years ago. It was buried deep in the sea and was accidentally salvaged by my people. After I learned the news, I immediately sent people overseas to bring it back.
"I, your daughter-in-law, think that this noble object should belong to you, so I have discussed with you to send it to the palace as a gift for you. I wonder if the Emperor will like it. If not, I will just leave it in the storeroom as a decoration."
"That's right, Father Royal, it's not my son who's saying this, but the people over there have been searching for this scepter for hundreds of years and haven't been able to find it. Since my son has it, it means that this thing should belong to our Qing Dynasty.
And look how practical it is! Not only is it gorgeous and noble, but when you can no longer walk, it can also be used as a walking stick. When you go out, who won't look at you with envy? "
Kangxi was originally very happy to see the scepter, but after hearing what Yin'er said, he suddenly felt that the scepter was just a nice-looking crutch.
However, this crystal scepter is indeed a symbol of power for overseas emperors. I wonder if the old man Johann Adam Schall von Bell recognizes it.
If it really belongs to an overseas royal family, then it must be kept well and cannot be used as a crutch as Xiaojiu said.
It doesn't matter if it's not from the royal family. It's obvious that this is not something that ordinary people can afford. If it really doesn't work, then what's the harm in using it as a crutch? After all, it's a gift from his son and daughter-in-law to him, so he must use it wisely.
"I like it very much. You are so thoughtful. By the way, Xiaojiu, you are already married. It won't sound good if you continue to be a bald prince.
Now that you have just started your duties, you should start with the rank of Gushan Beizi. If you do well, I will give you a higher rank, but if you do not do well, be careful that I will revoke your title."
"My son thanks the Emperor, so let him be Gushan Beizi. At least he has a title. It will save my Eighth Sister-in-law from mocking my wife for having a bald head."
"Huh? Didn't the eighth wife say she changed? Why is she still bringing up her status?"
"Then I don't know. Father Royal, I'm going to take my wife to pay my respects to Madam Royal. We'll have lunch at the Yikun Palace. Would you like to join us?"
"Noon? I'm afraid I can't go. You guys can use it. Don't make your mother angry."
"Son, I understand. Let's go, Fu Jin."
"Father, I'm leaving."
After the two men left, Kangxi immediately picked up the scepter and looked at it carefully.
"Liang Jiugong, please ask Johann Adam Schall von Bell to come over. I think this thing is something that the royal family really uses."
"yes."
While Kangxi was waiting for Johann Adam Schall von Bell to arrive, Yinzhen and Mousse had already arrived at Ningshou Palace.
"Grandson/granddaughter-in-law pays respects to the Royal Mother."
"Hurry up, my wife Xiaojiu is still as beautiful as ever. I seem to see my youthful self, so lively and bright."
"Thank you, Mam, for the compliment."
The two of them were chatting with the Empress Dowager in Ningshou Palace and were not in a hurry to go to Yiku Palace. They would have their meals there anyway, so it didn't matter whether they went early or late.
Little did she know that Concubine Yi thought that the Empress Dowager was making things difficult for them, and she almost went to Ningshou Palace to ask for someone.
"Mother, the Queen Mother means no harm. Please wait a little longer. Who knows, the Queen Mother might see that my ninth brother and sister-in-law are happy and stay to talk with them for a while. Please sit down and rest. Your son is getting tired of walking around."
"Mother, aren't you worried that your ninth brother and sister-in-law won't get used to it? Although the Queen Mother is kind and won't do anything to them, there's no guarantee that that brat, Little Nine, won't cause trouble!"
"My son hasn't even entered the Yikun Palace yet and I've heard Mother belittling him. Mother, how do you feel about being caught in the act by your son?"
"The daughter-in-law pays her respects to Mother, and to Fifth Brother and Fifth Sister-in-law."
"Daughter-in-law Xiaojiu, come quickly and let mother see you. You are indeed a good daughter-in-law to mother. I heard that the emperor bestowed a title on Xiaojiu while you were still in the Palace of Purity. You are indeed a blessing to Xiaojiu.
"Xiaojiu, I want to tell you, treat your wife well. If you dare to do anything that favors a concubine over your wife, I will make you suffer."
"Mother, does my son look like that kind of person? Why don't you think of him as a better person?"
"yes."
Concubine Yi took Mu Sili away to talk, leaving Yinqi and Yin'er looking at each other in bewilderment. The Fifth Lady never spoke from beginning to end, and sat beside Yinqi like an invisible person.
"Fifth sister-in-law, are you feeling unwell? Do you want to call a doctor to check you out?"
"No, sister-in-law is fine, so there's no need for my ninth brother to worry about her."
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