"What nonsense are you talking about? What chess piece? You are my sons. The reason I set you up to compete with the second son was to improve your relationship. I didn't expect you to think this way."
Yinzhi lowered his head and did not refute. No matter what Kangxi said, he had already made up his mind that it was like this, so he would not change it.
But Eighth Brother, do you think you can become the crown prince just by dethroning yourself? I would rather let Fourth Brother, that cold-faced prince, take the throne than you.
"Father, I know I was wrong, but I don't think the Eighth Brother is a suitable candidate for the Crown Prince. If you really want to appoint a Crown Prince, I recommend the Fourth Brother.
The fourth brother has always been clear about the distinction between public and private affairs, and he knows how to use people well without doing any tricks. Besides, the fourth brother is now the legitimate son.
I believe that if the Fourth Prince ascends the throne, not only his younger brothers but also the ministers of the previous dynasty will be satisfied.”
As soon as Yinzhen entered the Palace of Heavenly Purity, he heard what Yinzhi said. He stared at Yinzhi with wide eyes, and then looked at Kangxi. What was going on?
"Father Emperor, what nonsense are you talking about? Why are you kneeling on the ground for no reason? Brother, I just received news that there are invading forces from Tsarist Russia. I'm afraid you'll have to lead the troops to fight again."
Kangxi looked at Yinzhen's innocent eyes, then looked at Yinzhi whose eyes were shining again, and sighed slightly.
They are all his sons. Even if he is really partial to one, he won’t be too partial!
And as he said, if they really wanted to appoint a crown prince, the fourth son would indeed be the most suitable. It's just that he has fewer offspring, but it's not bad either. He has at least five sons, which is more than enough.
"Fourth Brother, your eldest brother proposed to make you the crown prince. What do you think?"
Yinsi clenched his hands tightly. He regarded all his brothers except Yinzhen as his opponents, but he forgot about this brother who had been given a sterilizing drug by his own mother.
I thought there was no threat, but I didn't expect that he was the biggest threat to me.
"Father Your Majesty, Fourth Brother's health is not suitable for that position. I believe the position of Crown Prince should be chosen by the court officials."
"Eighth brother, are you afraid that I will really take the throne of the Crown Prince? Even if the throne is not Second Brother's, it is still for the capable.
You, Old Eight, can secretly covet it, but I am now a legitimate son. Why can't I become the crown prince rightfully?
Father Your Majesty, now is not a good time to appoint a crown prince. Tsarist Russia is invading, and your eldest brother has experience. Why not let your eldest brother take your tenth and thirteenth brothers to drive them away?
"Big brother, you're such a great general, it's a shame to have you imprisoned like this. I'm sure second brother wouldn't want to see the brother he grew up with suffer the same fate as him."
After Yinzhen finished speaking, he gave Yinzhi a look, and Yinzhi understood instantly.
"Your Majesty, I am willing to atone for my sins and lead the Qing army to repel the foreign enemies. I hope Your Majesty will give me a chance to atone for my sins."
"Big brother should be able to fight in the battlefield. If the emperor is really angry, why not just deduct his salary from the past few years and let him starve? He won't starve to death anyway."
Phew!
Liang Jiugong couldn't help laughing. Why didn't he know that the usually cold-hearted Prince Yong had such a side to him?
Not to mention Liang Jiugong, if it weren't for the wrong occasion and the wrong person, Yinzhi would have wanted to laugh out loud.
"Be serious and stop talking nonsense, Boss. Since the Fourth Brother pleaded for you and you didn't actually frame the Second Brother, I will forgive you this time.
But you must remember, if it happens again, no matter who begs for mercy, I will not let you go."
"Yes, I remember this. Thank you, Father Emperor, for your mercy. Fourth brother, thank you, eldest brother."
"Why should we be polite to each other, brother? But big brother, you have to hurry up. They can't wait any longer."
"Okay, I understand."
Yinzhi left in a hurry, and only Kangxi, Yinzhen, Yinsi and Liang Jiugong, who had been there just for show, were left at the scene.
"Eighth brother, I'm very curious why you're so nervous about me taking the throne? Have you forgotten that thunder and rain are all blessings from the emperor?
If the Emperor really appoints me as the Crown Prince, I will accept it with gratitude.
If not, I would not complain that the emperor does not value me. After all, the responsibility of that position is not something you and I can bear in a few words.
Also, I have already reported to Concubine Yi all the things you did secretly using Xiaojiu and Xiaoshi. Xiaojiu trusts you, but you shouldn't have used him like that."
"I don't understand what Fourth Brother is saying."
"Forget it, Father Huang, I just arrived at the other courtyard and you hurriedly called me back. Is it just to let me watch this play?
"Fujin is pregnant now, and my son finally recovered and took them to the other courtyard to relax, but you ruined it. You can do whatever you want!"
"The court is busy with affairs, and instead of helping me share my worries, you're thinking about going out and having fun. Is there any son like you?"
Kangxi really wanted to kick him, but he was afraid that his wound had not fully recovered, so he could only use words to relieve his anger.
"Okay, hurry up and help me deal with those memorials. I still have other things to do."
"yes."
Yinzhen went to deal with the memorials, and Yinsi's face became even uglier. Kangxi actually asked him to directly relieve him of state affairs. Doesn't that mean that he has no chance?
"Old Eight, you are smart, but you never use your intelligence in the right way.
I thought that if I ignored you, you would restrain yourself. Unexpectedly, not only did you not restrain yourself, but you became even more outrageous.
How can a prince born to a low-ranking concubine compare with his outstanding brothers?
You used Laojiu's money to buy people's hearts, but let Laojiu take the blame. Have you ever thought that you would lose this brother who treats you sincerely?
And the most important thing is that you almost ruined my most outstanding general. There are not many people as skilled in fighting as me in the entire Qing Dynasty, and yet you wanted to destroy him."
"I didn't. Father, I didn't use my ninth brother, nor did I harm my eldest brother. I just didn't want to be left behind. I'm also a prince, so why can't I aspire to be the crown prince?"
"Go down. Since Yinzhi has not been punished, I will not make things too difficult for you. From today on, you will be confined to the Eighth Prince's Mansion until Yinzhi returns safely.
There is just one thing I want you to remember: the position of crown prince is not something you can hold, so don't covet something that doesn't belong to you.
In my heart, no matter how famous you are, you have never been the candidate for the position of Crown Prince."
"Yes, I understand. Thank you, Father, for not punishing me."
Yinsi was shocked. He didn't expect that Kangxi had never considered him.
After looking at Yinzhen again, he left with anger in his heart.
In the Yanxi Palace, looking at her son returning safely, Concubine Hui thought that it was her adopted son Yinsi who saved him, and she was so happy that she praised Yinsi.
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