Yinsi's face turned pale instantly. What did Kangxi mean by this? Did he think that Yinsi was not worthy of the position of crown prince?
If he doesn't deserve her, then who does?
"Father Emperor, your son..."
"I know what you want to say. I know you've worked hard to build your reputation over the years, but I didn't expect you to be so young and already dream of becoming the crown prince.
Eighth Brother, you are of the lowest birth among all the brothers. I hope you can recognize the truth. You can be a virtuous king, but there is no possibility of you ascending to the throne."
No matter what, he is his son, and he is a smart man. He doesn't want to say anything too harsh, otherwise he will think in his heart that how can the son of a lowly maid in the Xinzheku be worthy of the position of prince?
Yinsi was a smart man and he understood the meaning of Kangxi's words. He knelt there with a pale face and confused expression, looking really pitiful.
It was time for Yinzhi, the good brother, to speak up for his younger brothers.
"Father, my eighth brother is still young and immature, so it's inevitable that he will make mistakes. Since these ministers have nominated him to be the crown prince, he must have some outstanding qualities.
It’s just that my eighth brother’s background is indeed low, but it doesn’t matter. As long as my eighth brother works hard to improve himself, that’s better than anything else.
Eighth brother, I know what you are thinking. You just want to prove your outstanding ability. But it is not appropriate to blindly win people's hearts. It is easy to be calculated by others.
Father Huang, since my eighth brother is eager to prove himself, please forgive him this time. I believe all my brothers are qualified to be crown princes. Why don't we compete?"
"Father, I believe I am unworthy of the position of Crown Prince. I withdraw."
"The Empress Dowager wishes me peace and happiness. I also aspire to be a virtuous king. I will withdraw, and the position of Crown Prince shall be filled by the most capable. However, I support my eldest brother as Crown Prince."
As soon as Yinzhi finished speaking, Yinzhi and Yinzhen expressed their opinions, both of whom expressed that they did not want to compete with Yinzhi.
Yinzhen was really unintentional, but Yinzhi was powerless. In recent years, under the brainwashing of Rongfei and Guaerjia, he also believed that Kangxi gave him Guaerjia because he wanted him to take on important responsibilities.
Unexpectedly, he kept showing off and Kangxi could never see his good side. Later, after he privately inquired with Liang Jiugong, he learned that Guaerjia originally wanted to marry Yinzhi as a concubine.
It was because Yinzhi was unwilling that Kangxi gave it to him. At that moment, he felt like he had suffered a huge blow.
He even went to the Prince of Zhi's mansion to have a fight with Yinzhen. After the fight, he felt relieved. Anyway, this position would never be his, so he just pretended that nothing happened.
As for Guaerjia, you are determined to climb up the social ladder, right? Then you can be a concubine in Prince Cheng's mansion for the rest of your life.
After hearing their words, Yinqi and others also expressed their opinions. As an elder brother, Yinzhi was brave and resourceful, and he also cared for his younger brothers. If he became the crown prince, they would have a good life.
Kangxi was very satisfied with their attitude. Looking at Yinsi kneeling on the ground, disappointment flashed in his eyes.
He was satisfied with this son, but he had too many ulterior motives. Knowing that he didn't like forming cliques for personal gain, he still did these things. Not only did he do it, but he also brought in some unknown people.
He didn't even know how he gave birth to this son. It was really embarrassing.
"Your Majesty, since the princes all feel that the Prince of Zhi is more capable of handling the important task, and the position of Crown Prince must be established, why not appoint His Royal Highness the Crown Prince as the Crown Prince? We, the ministers, will do our utmost to protect His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
Kangxi clearly saw the panic on Yinzhi's face. Why didn't he want to be the crown prince?
Kangxi is also a rebellious person. The more you don't want it, the more he will give it to you.
"As you said, the Crown Prince is the foundation of the country. Establishing a Crown Prince will also stabilize the government. From now on, Prince Yinzhi of Zhi will be appointed as the Crown Prince. I hope that you will earnestly assist the Crown Prince and enhance the prestige of the Qing Dynasty."
"Father, I feel..."
"Your Highness the Crown Prince."
"Congratulations, big brother! You've become the crown prince. Your younger brothers are very happy. Why don't we go to your house today to have some fun? Do you think that's feasible?"
Yinzhi looked at Kangxi with a bitter face, his expression was so aggrieved that Kangxi felt very proud. He liked to see this expression of Yinzhi.
"Withdraw from the court."
"Your Highness is here to see you off."
After Kangxi left, Yinzhi used his left and right hands to hook Yinzhi and Yinzhen.
"Don't you want to go to my house for a drink? If I don't get you two drunk today, I'll be embarrassed to call myself the boss."
Yinzhen poked his head out from the side and said seriously, "Brother, you should call yourself Gu."
Yinzhi felt aggrieved. He always felt that the title of "Gu" was exclusive to the deposed crown prince, and it was strange for him to call himself that.
"That's what I like to say, Xiaojiu. Your sister-in-law loves you so much that she even married her cousin to you as her legitimate wife, and this is how you treat your brother?
Is it easy to be the crown prince? You are afraid that you can't do the job well, so you want me to step down and take the blame!"
"Look at what you're saying, big brother. If it weren't for the fact that big sister-in-law is so popular with my brothers, I wouldn't have nominated you to be the crown prince."
Yinzhi interrupted and said that the beating from Mu Sili last time had completely woken him up, otherwise he would have really done something like raping a woman.
"Let's go, don't we want to drink? I've already sent someone to say hello to your sister-in-law, but she's pregnant now, so she won't drink with you."
"Don't dare, don't dare, sister-in-law, just sit quietly and watch your brothers drink."
In the Prince of Zhi's mansion, Mu Sili was talking to Honghao and Su Celie about sending them to the palace to accompany Concubine Hui.
"Honghao, Su Celi, you must listen to Mam's words when you enter the palace. You can't take advantage of Mam's love and do whatever you want. Do you understand?"
"Mother, the Emperor Mafa wants to teach his son personally, so I'll let my sister go and accompany Mamu."
He was afraid when he thought about going to the Yanx Palace and Concubine Hui feeding him all kinds of delicious food. The last time he went to the palace, he gained five kilograms in a week and his mother laughed to death.
"Brother, Mam will be sad if you say that. Mother, my daughter is the best. When she enters the palace, she will be a good companion to Mam, so you can rest assured.
But my eldest brother and my daughter have both entered the palace, leaving Hongyu and Honghan at home. You will inevitably be tired. Why not let my daughter bring the younger brothers into the palace together, so that you can relax a little bit."
Mu Sili was overwhelmed at the thought of Hongyu and Honghan. She asked them to follow Su Celie into the palace. She guaranteed that Kangxi would send the three of them back within three days.
However, it's time for the two of them to go to the study to study so that they don't always nag others.
"Okay, Honghao, you bring them both into the palace and let them study with you. Don't leave the palace unless you have nothing to do. Stay in the palace more and accompany your Royal Mafa and Mamu."
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