When Su Malagu arrived at Kunning Palace, Kangxi happened to come over.
"This servant pays respects to the Emperor."
"Why is Aunt Suma here? But the Queen has something to ask the Queen?"
"Not really. The princess missed the three young masters, so she asked me to take them to the Cining Palace to stay for two days.
Your Majesty, there has been no good news from the harem for a long time. The princess said she wanted to hold the little princess.
Kangxi frowned slightly. It was not like he didn't have a princess, so why did the royal mother bring up this matter?
Could it be that the Queen wanted Mu Sili to give birth to a daughter and marry her to Khorchin? How could this be possible?
If she really gave birth to a princess, she would definitely be pampered by me. How could I let her marry into another country?
Only unfavored princesses would be sent to marry a foreign prince. Her daughter would not and could not be sent to marry a foreign prince, otherwise she would never be able to enter the Kunning Palace in the future.
"Aunt, go back and tell the Queen that we can let nature take its course. If the Queen really gives birth to a little princess, I will dote on her infinitely.
When the princess grows up, I will let her choose her own husband in the entire Qing Dynasty. My daughter deserves the best. Of course, I can't bear to let her marry far away."
"I understand."
You see, she knew that Kangxi would not agree to let Mu Sili's daughter marry into a foreign alliance, but she couldn't tell this to Empress Xiaozhuang, otherwise what if she was unhappy?
Only after Su Malagu took the triplets away did Kangxi have time to speak his mind to Mu Sili.
"I have never thought of attacking anyone from my mother's family in my life. I wonder if the Empress Dowager will blame me for killing my second uncle and his family after I die."
Kangxi's expression was a little heavy, after all, they were his relatives!
"Your Majesty, why are you overthinking so much? Aren't there many things in life that are beyond one's control? The Empress Dowager won't blame you.
After all, Tong Guowei and his wife knew about Tong Jia's behavior. It was not unfair. Didn't you let go of Tong Guogong's lineage? This was already a pardon outside the law.
If the lineage of Duke Tong had not done anything against the will of heaven and earth, and had not participated in the actions of the Tonggiya clan, they would also have been convicted.
I believe that with Duke Tong's ability, he will sooner or later bring the Tong family back to the top. It's good that the cancer in the family is gone, and you can be said to have relieved the Empress Dowager's worries.
But should I go to the Cining Palace to explain this matter to the Empress Dowager? I always feel that Aunt Suma came here not only to take the triplets over.
Isn't there a Han Chinese saying that if you don't remove the grass at its roots, it will grow again in the spring breeze? Why don't you send someone to protect the Duke's family?"
Only then did Kangxi realize that Xiaozhuang might really do something like wiping out the entire clan. Although it was for his own good, it was still his maternal clan, and he didn't want them to be extinct.
"It's indeed time to go to the Cining Palace. You should come with me. I'm afraid that if the Royal Mother really does this, I'll have an argument with her. With you here, I can always control it."
"Okay, Your Majesty, don't worry. Royal Mam is very reasonable. As long as you explain it to her clearly, she won't do that."
"Well, Liang Jiugong, send someone to protect Tong Guogang and the others. I want them alive."
"yes."
In the Cining Palace, Empress Xiaozhuang was happily playing with the newly arrived triplets, but then Kangxi and Mu Sili arrived.
The moment she saw him, Xiaozhuang knew without a second thought why he came.
She felt a little helpless. As expected, what Su Malagu said came true. Kangxi still valued the Tong family.
"Madam, I want to know what you think of the Tong family."
Mu Sili looked at Kangxi with a dark face. Even if you came here for this matter, you can't ask it so blatantly, right?
Xiaozhuang was already dissatisfied with the Tong family. What if she changed her mind and took action against them?
"I originally wanted to wipe out the entire clan, but after all, they are your mother's family, and Tong Guogang has made contributions to the country, so it would be bad to really get rid of him.
And you must have a deep meaning in keeping him. I don't want to have any grudges with you. I am old and can't stand the hardship.
As long as you can handle this matter properly, and they don't hate you, I won't do anything to them.
Xuanye, you must remember that you are the emperor. If you are too sentimental, it will not be good for anyone. There is no harm in being a little cruel.
I can't stay with you for many more years. I feel more at ease knowing that the Queen is by your side.
This time you were soft-hearted towards the Tong family. I hope that if you encounter similar things in the future, you can be more ruthless. It will not do you any harm."
After all, he was her own grandson. Even if Xiaozhuang was dissatisfied, she would not really have a conflict with him.
"I understand. I just thought that Duke Tong was not only my uncle, but also an indispensable general of the Qing Dynasty. It would be a pity if he were to die like this. That's why I made this decision."
"I know."
"Grandpa, accompany Xiao Si."
Yinzhen suddenly jumped out and grabbed Xiaozhuang's hand, begging her to play with him, and Xiaozhuang's attention was immediately diverted.
"I don't have time to care about you right now. You should go back to Kunning Palace, Queen. I still want to have another great-grandson. You must work hard."
Mu Sili pretended to be embarrassed, and Kangxi took her back with a smile on his face.
Looking at their backs, Xiaozhuang sighed.
Although Mu Sili was the empress heir she personally selected, it is unclear whether it is a good thing or a bad thing that she is now the only one favored among the six concubines.
"Princess, the Fourth Prince is calling you."
"knew."
After returning to Kunning Palace, Kangxi relaxed a lot. When he found the right opportunity, he would transfer Tong Guogang back.
A year later, Mu Sili announced her pregnancy again, and Kangxi became very excited.
"I don't know if this baby will be a prince or a princess. To be honest, I want a princess, a princess as beautiful as you."
"Your Majesty is dreaming. I would like to give birth to a princess, but I have a feeling that this time it will be a prince. I am afraid that I will not be able to give birth to a princess."
"How is this possible? Don't talk nonsense. I think this baby must be a princess."
Mu Sili was too lazy to pay attention to him. She had already told him in advance that she couldn't blame him if she gave birth to a son.
"By the way, Yinzhi will be five soon, and it's time to bring him back. It's not a good idea to keep him outside the palace all the time.
"I cannot bear to see Concubine Hui missing her son so much every day. Besides, Yinzhi's return will help him bond with his brothers. Your Majesty, please bring him back."
Only then did Kangxi realize that he had forgotten that he had a son raised outside the palace. He felt a little guilty. No one should know that he had forgotten it, right?
"I was negligent. I thought the survival rate of children in the palace was low, so I sent him to be raised outside the palace. I forgot to bring him back. I will send someone to bring him back right away."
"Then I will send a message to Huipin. If she knew that Yinzhi could come back, she would be so happy that she would be beside herself."
"I'll do as you say."
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