Although some people were jealous of the Queen Mother's favor for Mu Sili, they could do nothing about it and could only watch, because they believed that it would be useless even if they really made a fuss in front of her.
Kangxi was a filial son, and it would be bad if he felt that they were unfilial. Losing favor was a small matter, but delaying their son and husband was a big deal. Therefore, the empress dowager's reward was safely delivered to the prince's residence.
Mu Sili felt helpless but also heartwarming about the Queen Mother's behavior. Not to mention, she quite liked this little old lady.
Kangxi almost laughed to death after hearing the news. He knew that the Queen Mother did this because she was angry that the Crown Princess ruined the quadruplets' full moon banquet because of a set of headgear. He was angry too, but wasn't her behavior a little childish?
To put it bluntly, she was the one who was angry about this matter. Didn't she know this? Forget it, she was old, so he should not bother with her.
Besides, his wife is a person who knows the rules. Once the headdress is in her hands, it will stay in her hands. She will not wear it outside. After all, it is really against the rules.
Although it may sound a bit unfair to say this, once the item is in her hands, it is hers, and she is the legitimate wife, so it is okay for her to wear it, but he is really satisfied that she knows the rules.
He also remembered what that brat Yinqi had said to him before, and he felt a little guilty. He had neglected him in the past, otherwise he and his wife would not have suffered such injustice today.
If I remember correctly, he seems to be quite outstanding. If he is trained well, he will surely make great contributions to the Qing Dynasty.
Kangxi was daydreaming and completely forgot that the prince was still kneeling below. He was now concentrating on how to make the empress dowager happy, so how could he think of him?
"The older the Empress Dowager gets, the more childish her behavior becomes. Isn't this clearly telling everyone that she is partial to Concubine Xiaowu?
That's right, today was supposed to be Hongmin's full moon banquet, but the Guaerjia clan wanted to do this. I really want to wipe out the entire Guaerjia clan!"
Liang Jiugong shook his head helplessly. What kind of sin had he committed? The prince was still kneeling down there, but the emperor said such words. Did he forget that the prince was still there?
"Your Majesty, His Highness is still kneeling below. Please at least consider him. After all, His Highness is the legitimate son of Empress Hesheli. Wouldn't it be embarrassing for His Highness if you said this?"
After hearing Liang Jiugong's words, Kangxi realized that the prince was still kneeling below. But so what? He dared to do it but not to admit it?
Oh yes, he thinks too highly of him. He really dares to do it but not to admit it.
"Look at my memory. I actually forgot that the prince was still kneeling down below. But, shouldn't you explain to me what happened today?"
The prince trembled, he knew he couldn't escape. The emperor asked this because he must have known that he was behind this, but he didn't want to admit it.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I really didn't know. I was fully focused on state affairs, and the affairs of Yuqing Palace were all handled by the Crown Princess. If I had known, I would have stopped her long ago. Why would I have waited until now?
Your Majesty, I was raised by you, and you know my character best. Could it be that you would rather believe their lies than me?
Putting aside the question of whether twins, a boy and a girl, are auspicious, if Concubine Li is really only pregnant with one child, then wouldn't this be confusing the royal family and cheating on myself?
No matter how stupid I am, I know that there are some things that cannot be done. Think about it, if I really did this, would you forgive me for what I did?
It is said that the emperor is guilty of the same crime as the common people. If this son is truly the mastermind behind this incident, I will not say a single good word for myself. I beg Your Majesty to investigate this matter."
The reason why the prince said this was because he felt that the Crown Princess was dead and Concubine Li did not have the courage to betray him, so he had no scruples.
But Kangxi was not a fool. If he had honestly admitted that he was jealous of Yinqi, it would have been fine. He would have believed that he had made a mistake out of momentary thought, but that was no longer the case.
His sons should all be capable men of standing on their own feet, not people like the prince who only shirk responsibilities when encountering problems.
In just a moment, the prince's status in Kangxi's heart plummeted, almost catching up with those concubines who were banished to the cold palace.
"Since you say no, then it's not true. This is a one-time incident, and I don't want to hear similar news in the future. You are the crown prince, and I hope you can be more generous and not just be jealous of your brothers."
The Crown Prince's expression became noticeably uglier. He was calling them brothers? He was the legitimate son of the Empress Yuan, and they were all illegitimate sons in his eyes. Why should he lower himself to call them brothers?
That's not right. For so many years, hasn't he always been on good terms with them? Is the emperor saying this now to mean that he is not magnanimous enough?
Fine, fine, he wasn't generous enough, he admitted it, but what's wrong with not being generous enough? Who said he had to be generous? What a joke.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I know I was wrong. Regardless of whether this incident was my fault or not, it was my fault because it happened in Yuqing Palace. I promise I won't do it again.
It is your son's fault that the full moon banquet was ruined today, but the Crown Princess is dead. Father, can you please let this matter rest in peace?
I'm not pleading for her, but I feel there's no need to damage the harmony in the palace over a dead person, nor can I ruin the fortunes of Hongmin and the others for her."
Kangxi thought about it carefully and realized that it was true. He really shouldn't care about it. Once he cared about it, he would remember it in his heart. What would he do when he was old?
"I don't care whether what you said is true or not. Since you said this, it proves that you are willing to admit your mistakes. In this case, think carefully about how to apologize to them.
It’s getting late and I’m tired. You should go back first and keep an eye on Concubine Li. I don’t want to hear any bad news about Concubine Li one day.
She is carrying my own grandson, even if it is just a bastard's, I am still looking forward to it, but I must tell you one thing, that is, she must die."
The prince nodded. He would look after Concubine Li. Not only would he look after her, but also the baby in her womb. This baby must be a prince.
The prince thought that everyone was ready and he already had his eldest son, Hongmin, so it didn't matter even if the baby was born to Concubine Li. He wanted a son, not a daughter.
In his heart, only his son is the most important and the key to his stable position. He must ensure that there are a steady stream of princes born in Yuqing Palace.
Kangxi didn't know what he was thinking, otherwise he would have deposed him immediately. As the crown prince, he actually took the lead in confusing the royal bloodline. He had lived in vain for so many years.
In the prince's residence, Yinqi hugged Mu Sili and comforted her. It was his fault that he had made her suffer.
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