Seeing Mu Sili so excited when she heard the news, Kangxi was a little moved.
It’s no wonder that he favors her so much. She is also sincere to him. It’s enough for him to have such a person who treats him sincerely in this deep palace.
"Don't get excited, take care of your stomach, can't you let me feel at ease? If he wants to kill the king, then kill the king. It will give me a reason to punish him.
I originally thought that Xiao Shi was still young, so I would release him after two years based on his crimes, and let him take the blame for disturbing Yinzhen, so that Xiao Shi would have a chance to grow.
I didn't expect that Yinzhen would go in. Not only did he ignore others, he also wanted to attack me. Oh yes, not only me, but also you and your son.
Even though he is my son, I have never thought of taking action against him when he wanted to kill the king and his father. After all, even a tiger won't eat its own cubs. I am not such a cruel person.
But he wants to do something to you and your son, so he can't do that. Wu Naxi respects him so much as the second brother of the crown prince, but he wants to send Wu Naxi to marry, ha!"
"I know you are extremely disappointed in him, but to catch a thief, seize stolen goods, and catch an adulterer in pairs, you must at least have witnesses and physical evidence.
I knew that being the queen was not an easy job. Look, if you hadn't discovered it in time, I wouldn't even know when I died.
You must take good care of yourself. I am lazy by nature and I am afraid I cannot survive without your protection."
They were clearly talking about the Crown Prince's plan to rebel, but the tone of the conversation changed as time went on. Kangxi was helpless.
"I know, I won't let anything happen to you, just rest assured."
After returning to the Palace of Heavenly Purity, Kangxi called Yinzhen over.
"Father Emperor, are you looking for your son?"
"Xiao Shi, do you know why I have been so attentive in training you over the years, even more than the Crown Prince?"
"Your Majesty, your son wants to replace my second brother. Your Majesty, my second brother's behavior is no longer suitable for a prince. You should depose him.
Although his son had never thought of taking his position as the crown prince, he knew that his current status as the legitimate son was a huge threat to him.
Even if his son had never thought of fighting with him, he would not let his son go, after all, his son's existence scared him.
As the crown prince, it is normal for him to be afraid of a son who may pose a threat to him, but he should not have the intention to kill the Empress Dowager.
My son is still young, but he always understands the concept of respecting the elderly and loving the young. To be honest, my son sometimes feels that his eldest brother is more suitable to be the crown prince than his second brother.
But the eldest brother has never thought about this. From the very beginning, the prince has deliberately targeted his son.
You probably don't remember that when your son was three or four years old, his second brother had already wanted to kill him, but your son didn't take it seriously.
Unexpectedly, after so many years, he still wanted to kill his son. Since he didn't want his son to have an easy life, why should his son regard him as his brother?
Please forgive me, Your Majesty. If my second brother is deposed, my son will not let him out after he takes the throne.
The clan residence is a good place to go. Fourth brother is also there. It’s time for them to get together. I wonder what his reaction will be when he sees Fourth brother.”
Yin talked a lot and it gave Kangxi a headache.
It turns out that this kid has been dissatisfied with the prince for a long time, but he never said it out loud because he was both the crown prince and his elder brother.
It’s better that I have talked to him now, otherwise he will still hide it and not want me to see his strength.
"Then I ask you, if you come to power, how will you deal with your brothers?"
"Your Majesty, this is a strange question. Why use the word 'deal with'? My son's brothers are all extremely capable people, so they should naturally be placed in appropriate positions.
The son has thought about it. If he comes to power, the first thing he will do is to make his brothers kings and then arrange them in suitable positions to share his worries.
I am not afraid to tell you that I have always felt that the throne is a thankless job. Now that I have taken this position, my brothers cannot take it easy either.
They say brothers fight tigers together, and fathers and sons fight in battle. It doesn't make sense to let the son work himself to death while they enjoy the good life, right?"
When Yinzhen said this, his eyes were full of innocence, which made Kangxi speechless.
He thought he was a person who cared about brotherhood, but he didn't expect that he simply felt that he couldn't suffer any loss, so he had to drag his brothers into the water.
This is better. At least then he won't have to worry about those bastards making him unhappy and not having a good ending.
But why didn't I think of this at the beginning?
If I had pulled my second brother and the others into this together and had them endure hardships with me, I wouldn't have ended up like this today.
"It's a good idea of yours. I'm very satisfied. I have no other requests. I just hope you can do what you say.
After all, if it really comes to that, it means that I have already passed away. Since I am dead, I naturally cannot take care of what happens next.
I have always hoped that you brothers can get along with each other in a friendly and respectful manner. That is what I yearn for. Unfortunately, the prince is not the same kind of person as you.
His end won't be as simple as being in the Imperial Clan Court. Don't worry, I'll let you give him a good end. Get ready, it won't be long before you're busy."
Yin frowned. What did this mean? Could it be that the Emperor was planning to kill the Crown Prince?
"Father Emperor, I have something unpleasant to say. No matter what, my second brother is still your son. It is true that a prince who breaks the law is subject to the same punishment as a commoner, but you cannot kill your son.
If this were to spread among the people, the impact would be far-reaching. What if those who don't have a good relationship with your son follow your example? I'm afraid the people would be in chaos."
Kangxi was a little sad at first, but he stopped being sad immediately after hearing this. This matter seemed serious, and the prince probably would not die.
"I was so focused on not keeping him alive that I forgot the serious consequences of killing him. Now that you've said that, I won't take his life."
"That's good. Although he's not that good, my second sister-in-law is still okay. It's just that she's a little pitiful. When my son came over, he heard that she had a miscarriage."
Kangxi sighed, feeling a little guilty towards the Crown Princess.
Originally, she was made the Crown Princess in the hope that she would become the Queen, but unexpectedly, the Crown Prince committed a crime and she couldn't even keep her position as the Crown Princess.
Now, the prince slapped her and the baby in her womb was aborted. After all, the Aisin Gioro family owed her something, so she should be released from the palace when the time comes to settle accounts.
As for whether she would return to the Shi family or find a nunnery to become a nun after leaving the palace, that was not his business. In any case, he would announce her death to the public.
For a moment, Kangxi actually felt that he was somewhat open-minded. After all, his actions were giving the Crown Princess a chance to be reborn.
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