Hearing these outrageous words, Kangxi was furious. Did the prince feel that he had lived too long and wanted him to die?
At first, out of pity for him losing his mother at birth, and fearing that he would be bullied, they made him the crown prince. Unexpectedly, he felt that he had lived too long and that it would affect his ascension to the throne.
"Your Majesty, don't be angry."
"Liang Jiugong, prepare your carriage. I want to go to Yuqing Palace."
"yes."
The prince was still drinking and chatting with his new favorite when Kangxi came and saw his look and slapped him twice.
"Evil son, come, drag them away and beat them to death."
"No, Your Majesty, you can't do that. They are my sons' lives!"
The prince never thought that Kangxi would react like this after knowing that he was homosexual. He thought Kangxi would understand him.
The next day, the censor directly spoke about the prince's actions in the court and asked Kangxi to severely punish the prince.
The prince gave the censor a vicious look, and Soetu, who wanted to speak for him, closed his mouth and lowered his head.
Kangxi was so angry that he announced on the spot that the prince was unworthy of the position and abolished his position as crown prince.
The prince returned to Yuqing Palace in anger. Kangxi shook his head and sighed, thinking that he was ultimately not capable of taking on any important role.
When Yinzhi saw that he was deposed, he felt proud. The prince's arrogant and domineering character made it impossible for him to be of any important position.
It's a pity that his ambition is not here, otherwise, based on his status as the eldest son, he would definitely be the next candidate for the crown prince.
Yinzhi happened to be in Zhongcui Palace when he learned the news. Even Rong Fei was a little excited, not to mention him.
"Mother, the crown prince has been deposed. Do you think there is hope for our son?"
"It's hard to say, but they are all the emperor's sons. The eldest prince obviously wants to join the army, so according to the order, you are naturally the most suitable. I just don't know if Yinzhen will compete for it."
Yinzhen's current status is the son of the Imperial Noble Consort, second only to the Crown Prince. If he has any ideas about the position of Crown Prince, then he really has no hope.
"Mother, I want to try. It doesn't matter whether I succeed or not. I just don't want to give up."
Rong Fei thought that he was unwilling to see the position of crown prince fall into Yinzhen's hands, so she agreed without thinking.
But she had no idea that what Yinzhi was unwilling to accept was that he did not fight for it in the first place, and as a result, Mu Sili became Yinzhen's wife.
Until now, he still thinks that when Mu Sili entered the palace, he and Yinzhen knew her at the same time.
He had a good impression of her and even asked Rong Fei to help him get an imperial decree, but Rong Fei said that they were not favored by Kangxi and were not as good as Yinzhen who was raised by the Imperial Noble Consort, so he missed her.
He had selfish motives in wanting this position. If he really succeeded, I wonder if Mu Sili would regret choosing Yinzhen instead of him.
"You're grown up now, and it's good to have your own ideas, but I hope you'll think more about me, your wives, concubines, and children. You're not alone, so you should think more before doing anything."
"Son understands."
Chengqian Palace.
The Imperial Noble Consort had always been extremely intelligent, and she felt that there was something fishy going on when Kangxi suddenly deposed the Crown Prince.
Although the prince was only in his twenties, Kangxi was already over forty. His son was growing up, but he was getting older. It was impossible for him not to have some ideas.
Moreover, he was becoming more and more suspicious. She had reason to suspect that he was doing this to test whether any of his adult sons had ambitions to covet the position under him?
Therefore, Yinzhen cannot participate in this matter!
"Come here, call the Fourth Lady into the palace and tell her that I miss Yunshu and Chaoxi. Ask her to bring them here for me to see."
"yes."
In the Fourth Prince's Mansion, Yinzhen was also thinking about this matter.
Originally, he had no idea about the position of crown prince. His wish was to assist the crown prince forever, and then be a wise king after the crown prince ascended the throne.
However, what the prince had done in recent years was really hurtful, and he was unwilling to treat him the same way as before.
He has always had the world in his heart. If the prince ascends the throne, the people of the world will suffer.
Now that the emperor has abolished his position as crown prince, it is a challenge and a test for him.
As the son raised by the Imperial Noble Consort, he possesses the same intelligent mind as the Imperial Noble Consort.
No matter what, the crown prince was the son raised by Kangxi himself, and it was impossible for him to really depose him because of a trivial matter.
This time it may be a test, or it may be an impulsive decision.
If this is true, then sooner or later the prince will be reinstated, so he decided not to participate in this fight.
Mu Sili happened to come to the study to find him and told him that the imperial concubine wanted her to bring her daughter into the palace.
He knew what the Imperial Noble Consort was going to say without having to guess, so after greeting her, he went to Yinzhi's mansion.
"Fourth Brother, are you here for the position of Crown Prince?"
"Yes. Big brother, I won't hide it from you. This time it's very likely a test from the Emperor.
You yearn for the battlefield, wanting to achieve great things and become a great general of the Qing Dynasty. Now that the crown prince has been deposed, someone will definitely push you forward."
Yinzhi smiled. He was talented in both civil and military affairs and was the eldest son. Even if he really wanted that position, it was not a bad idea.
But his ambition was not there, otherwise he really wanted to compete with Yinzhen to see who would be the final winner.
"Don't worry, I don't like those days of getting up early and going to bed late. It's fine like this. Compared to others, I have no objection to you taking that position.
But I have something to say: if you ever come to power, remember to give me the title of King."
"Okay, don't worry, big brother, I understand."
In Chengqian Palace, the Imperial Noble Consort was teasing her two granddaughters while talking to Mu Sili.
"Old Four should have guessed why I asked you to enter the palace. What did he say?"
"Don't worry, he understands. He will bring up the matter of reinstating the Crown Prince in the court. Now is the time when the first bird to stick its head out will be shot. He won't do anything stupid."
"That's good. I'm afraid things won't be peaceful in a few days. Mother is worried about you guys staying outside the palace. Why don't you go back to where my prince is staying for a few days?"
"No, the mansion is very safe, don't worry, Empress Dowager."
"good."
Seven days later, Kangxi indeed regretted his decision, but the dethronement of the crown prince was a foregone conclusion. If he wanted to reinstate him, he needed a reason.
"Liang Jiugong, if I were to appoint another crown prince, who would be the most suitable?"
"I don't know either. Each prince has his own strengths. If we really want to discuss who is the most suitable to be the crown prince, I think the one from Yuqing Palace is the most suitable."
Liang Jiugong was not stupid. He had noticed in the past few days that Kangxi had shown some regret, so he was ready to agree with Kangxi's proposal to restore the crown prince.
"You are impartial, but I don't know what those others are thinking."
"I think the brothers think so too."
"I hope so. Let's go to Chengqian Palace to have dinner with the Imperial Concubine."
"yes."
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