"Does Your Majesty have such high hopes for my fourth brother? Or have you been planning to give him the crown prince position since you registered him under the name of the Empress Dowager?
No wonder, I was wondering why you registered him under the name of the Empress Dowager. It turns out that you wanted to pave the way for him. In your eyes, is it true that I will never be as good as him?
If you had explained this matter clearly from the beginning, I wouldn't be so angry, but now I really don't understand why you did this. Can you help me clear up this confusion?"
The resentment in the prince's tone was so strong that even though Kangxi was far away, he could still hear it. He had never thought that the prince would have such a strong resentment towards Yinzhen. It was really unfair.
"I didn't. Since I made you the crown prince, it proves that I hope you will inherit my throne. But look at what you have done over the years?
Killing palace maids for no reason is one thing, some of them really deserve to die, but forming cliques for personal gain is something I have expressly forbidden. Why did you do these things behind my back?
Or do you think I have no authority at all in your eyes, and you can do whatever you want, and I have no right to interfere with your decisions?"
"What are you talking about, Father? How could I have such thoughts? You are the ruler of a country. Who dares not to listen to you? Please don't misunderstand me.
Of course, if you are determined to punish me, I have nothing to say, but you know that I refuse to obey."
Kangxi just looked at him, wondering how they, father and son, had come to this point. If he remembered correctly, they had a very close relationship before.
"Second brother, what nonsense are you talking about? We did something unkind, and the emperor deserves to punish us. Why are you going against him?"
Yinzhi looked at him with dissatisfaction. Even if they were dissatisfied with Yinzhen in their hearts, they had never thought of going against the emperor. The emperor was so good to him, why did he say such things?
"Brother, do you think the Emperor will forgive you for what you did? The fourth brother is his dearest child. If you touch him, you will be punished sooner or later.
I am only speaking up for myself now. If the Emperor really wants to punish me, I will accept it. But I will not accept it, and no one can change my mind."
Kangxi looked at him coldly. It seemed that in the eyes of the prince he was a person who could not distinguish right from wrong. If that was the case, why should he say so much to him?
"I know everything you did to the Fourth Brother. Not only do I know, but the Fourth Brother also knows. However, he asked me to be lenient with him out of consideration for our brotherly love. Now it seems that is no longer necessary.
Prince, you are the crown prince and should be broad-minded, but look at what you have done. The fourth brother is your biological brother, so you are so loyal to him?
Even if he found out that you were involved in this matter, he would not expose you. In his opinion, the brotherhood between you two is the most important.
But look at what you have done. You are so intolerant. It seems that I have been too lenient with you, which has led to you becoming unable to distinguish right from wrong."
The prince didn't believe him at all. He just felt that Kangxi was speaking for Yinzhen and not for him. Since he was no longer favored, no matter how much he said, it would be redundant.
Seeing that he was unmoved, Kangxi also became angry. "You don't want to listen, right? If you don't listen, go to Yuqing Palace and put yourself in solitary confinement."
"I think you will never know your mistakes. If that's the case, I will confine you to Yuqing Palace for six months."
Half a year? There would be many variables in half a year. Could it be that the emperor planned to depose him within half a year to make room for Yinzhen?
It was simply a dream. He would never let Yinzhen take his position. As long as he was the crown prince, no one else had the right to covet his position.
Since the emperor values the fourth son, a bastard, more, don't blame him for forcing the emperor to abdicate. Half a year is enough time for him to prepare.
"I obey your orders, Father. Don't worry, you won't see me causing any trouble recently. Now that everything is fine, I will go back first."
The prince turned around and left without even looking at the expressions of others. From that moment on, he and Kangxi severed their father-son relationship.
"Evil sons! Listen up, the fourth one is not only your brother but also my son. I will not let you off lightly if you attack him.
Since neither he nor the Niuhulu clan is in trouble, I will let them off lightly this time. However, don't even think about that position. I have never considered you."
No one expected that he would deny all of them with just one sentence. Could it be true, as the prince said, that everything they are doing now is to prepare wedding dresses for Yinzhen?
If this is true, then it is not worth it. Who would have thought that all their efforts would be in vain?
"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I know I was wrong. I will ask my wife to prepare some gifts and go to my fourth brother's house to apologize. No matter how you punish me, I will accept it."
"Son too."
Since the Emperor said that they have no chance of that position, it proves that whatever they do is in vain. So why are they still so stubborn?
However, the prince will definitely not give up. There are still many things he can do during his confinement. Let's just wait and see what kind of evil things he can do.
If they could stop him at that time, they might become extremely rich. They had no other demands but to become princes.
"I am very pleased to see that you are actively admitting your mistakes. Since you all know you are wrong, then withdraw and go to the Fourth Master's residence to admit your mistakes. If he does not forgive you, I will punish you severely."
As the prince said, the emperor valued him more, so they would see who was more powerful, the prince or Yinzhen.
"yes."
At Prince Yong's mansion, Yinzhen was already prepared for everyone to come and apologize.
"Li'er, I am still soft-hearted. From today on, all my schemes and calculations will be laid bare. But don't worry, I will protect you."
"It's easier to avoid an open attack than to guard against a hidden one. It's actually a good thing to put it out in the open. Didn't you say that the Emperor values the child in my womb? If so, nothing will happen to me.
Oh, I almost forgot. I heard from the main courtyard that Fu Jin had attacked Concubine Li. I haven't had time to go check it out yet. Do you want to go over there?"
"What do you mean, did Fu Jin attack Li? Did something happen that I don't know about?"
"I'm not entirely sure, but the informant said that Concubine Fu Jin kept saying that Concubine Li was the one who harmed Prince Hong Hui, so she wanted to seek revenge on her.
But Concubine Li had been confined to the Feicui Pavilion, so she had no chance to take action. It was unknown what accident had happened today, which allowed her people to succeed.
I was going to go over there, after all, I am in charge of the affairs of the palace now. Now that you are back, I naturally want to ask for your opinion before taking any action."
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