Sometimes cleverness can backfire. The prince is a clever man, but his cleverness can also lead him into misunderstandings.
What kind of place is Yuqing Palace? Who else could spread rumors there openly except Kangxi's people?
If he thought about it carefully, he would understand that it was an opportunity given to him by Kangxi. Once he seized it, his position as crown prince would be very stable.
But if he was narrow-minded, it would be no wonder that Kangxi abolished his position as crown prince one day.
If he lost his position as crown prince, he would probably not be able to accept it. After all, people who become crown princes at birth are naturally proud.
As she expected, when the prince accidentally heard someone in Yuqing Palace say that Soetu was not sincere to him, he became angry.
Soetu was his great uncle, and everything he did was for him. How could he not be sincere to him?
It's obvious that someone is trying to sow discord between them, and the purpose is probably to take his position as the crown prince, right?
As for the candidates for instigation, he could only think of two people.
The first is Concubine Hui. After all, Yinzhi is the eldest prince, so it is normal for her to covet this position.
The second is Mu Sili. Now that she has become the queen, her ambition has naturally grown. It is normal for her to want her son to become the crown prince.
They underestimated me too much. I am young, but I am not stupid. I can see through their tricks of sowing discord, so how could I be fooled?
No matter who did it, he would not let them have their way.
Isn't it because he is afraid that his relationship with Hesheli will become more harmonious, leaving them no chance to take advantage of it? He refuses to give them a chance.
Since the position of crown prince is his, it will be his even if he dies.
"Come here, please invite Uncle into the palace. I have something important to discuss with you. Please allow Uncle to enter the palace as soon as possible. I cannot wait."
"yes."
After learning that the prince was still determined to get involved with Soetu, Kangxi expressed his disappointment in him without hesitation.
"I gave him such a good opportunity and gave him the right to choose, why didn't he cherish it, but instead wanted to get involved with Suo Etu?
He knew that someone was deliberately trying to sow discord between him and him, and he knew this too. Why didn't he think that the other party just wanted him and Soetu to have a close relationship?
He can't even see such an obvious flaw. All my years of teaching him are in vain. I really don't know what he has learned all these years and how he learned it!"
Liang Jiugong remained silent. It was Kangxi's business that he was disappointed with his son. If he dared to object, he would be punished with a beating.
If you keep silent at this time, it means you agree with any decision made by Kangxi, and you might even get some inexplicable rewards for it.
"Well, since he doesn't cherish it, it's no wonder that I have to train someone to take his place.
I will never give supreme power to a person who harbors ill will towards his own brothers. Liang Jiugong, send someone to keep an eye on Soetu.
He would definitely go to the palace to see the prince. After all, the prince still had the blood of the Hesheli family, and he would support him to the end.
But I really want to know what he would do if he knew the Crown Prince's position was unstable, and whether he would plan to take action against Xiao Shi. After all, Xiao Shi is the legitimate son and the biggest threat to the Crown Prince."
"Your Majesty, I have something unpleasant to say. Please don't be angry. The Tenth Prince is still young. I think the eldest prince is the biggest threat to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
Forehead......
Kangxi really didn't expect this. Although Yinzhi was the eldest son, he was not interested in this. It was no wonder that he forgot about him.
"I was negligent. I should have sent someone to protect Yinzhi. As the eldest prince, he would definitely be a target. But that boy is very brave. I think he would be happy if someone targeted him."
"I understand."
As Kangxi thought, Yinzhi was not worried about anyone targeting him. On the contrary, he wished others would be afraid of him.
Being feared by others proves that he has the ability to make others fear him, which will be beneficial for him when he goes to the battlefield to kill the enemy in the future. This is a good opportunity to hone him.
In Hesheli Mansion, when Soetu received the letter from the prince, he immediately packed his bags and went into the palace. The prince was anxious to find him, and he guessed that the matter was serious and there was no time to delay.
In Yuqing Palace, Soetu frowned when he learned the news that the prince had heard in his palace before.
"Your Highness, are you saying that someone deliberately passed this news to you? That shouldn't be the case. It's obvious that the Queen or Concubine Hui did it.
Based on my understanding of them, they don't seem to be that stupid. If they directly present such obvious evidence, isn't that just handing the handle to you?
Maybe this was deliberately set up by someone to sow discord between you, the Queen and her son, and the eldest prince. Did you see the appearance of those palace maids clearly? "
The prince was stunned. When Soetu asked him this, he remembered that he had forgotten what those people looked like. But it didn't matter. There were so many people in Yuqing Palace, and someone must have seen them.
"I don't remember, but I can ask someone to check."
"No need for that. I am now certain that someone is deliberately trying to make you think of the Queen and Concubine Hui, just to see you suffer.
Your Highness, you are alone in the palace and it is difficult for you to move forward. You still need a helper, otherwise you will not be able to do it alone."
"What does uncle mean?"
The prince really thought that he wanted him to support Concubine Xi and let her ascend to the throne, and preferably give birth to a prince, so that he would have helper.
But he was unwilling to do so. If Concubine Xi could really ascend to the throne, why would she need his help? She would have been made a concubine or a noble concubine long ago.
As soon as Soetu saw the prince's expression, he knew that he had misunderstood and quickly explained.
"Your Highness, what I mean is that the Empress is the only one favored by the harem, and the Tenth Prince is gradually showing his edge. I'm afraid you can't fight them alone. It's better to find a helper."
"Helpers? What kind of helpers can I find? Uncle, it's not that I look down on them, but based on their birth, what can they bring to me?
Besides, they all have their mothers to protect them, unlike me, who has been alone since birth. Why should I look up to them?"
The prince was unhappy. He was the one with the highest birth among these princes and princesses. Why should he have anything to do with them?
Moreover, they all have their mothers protecting them, but he doesn't. That's the difference. If he continues to favor them, what if they become disloyal?
Soetu felt somewhat helpless. The prince was born with arrogance, and it was normal for him not to want to travel with people of low birth.
But if the prince doesn't have helpers, how can he fight against those who have been planning to take his place?
Therefore, regardless of whether the prince was happy or not, he had to persuade him well. After all, having a helper was much better than acting alone.
At least when something goes wrong there's someone to discuss it with, so you don't have to be at a loss from beginning to end.
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