Only Liang Jiugong, Cheng Ying, Sang Zhu, and a few other confidants knew You Qingzhen's true identity.
Liang Jiugong and the others dared not say a word, as Sangzhu and Chengying were currently staying with Youqing outside the palace.
“A man of exceptional talent has emerged from Yunnan, but his ambitions lie elsewhere. I felt that such a person should not be wasted, so I persuaded him to return to the capital. However, he is of a simple and unassuming nature and does not covet fame or fortune. He now lives on a manor in the suburbs.”
The Empress Dowager did not ask too many questions.
"As long as you know your limits, that's fine."
The Empress Dowager is getting old and her health has never been good. Recently, her condition has been fluctuating, and it's uncertain whether she will be able to make it through the year.
After leaving the Cining Palace, Kangxi went to the Qianqing Palace and then instructed Liang Jiugong, "Go and summon the Crown Prince."
“Zha”
When Liang Jiugong arrived at Yuqing Palace, the Crown Prince was reading in his study. Upon seeing Liang Jiugong, he hurriedly said, "Why have you come, Eunuch Liang? Does Father have something to say?"
"His Majesty wishes to see the Crown Prince."
“Then I will go with my father-in-law.”
After the Crown Prince arrived, Kangxi dismissed everyone in the study before speaking: "Do you know why I summoned you here?"
"Your subject does not know."
The Crown Prince truly did not know.
"You should know that I encountered assassins on this trip. They were after my life. Although they were found to be anti-Qing and pro-Ming people, there are many suspicious points. Now that you're older, I'll entrust this matter to you. What do you say?"
Since he last served as regent, the crown prince has been studying. He is not young anymore and also wants to attend court.
This could be an opportunity.
"Your subject will definitely find out who is behind this."
"Okay, go down."
Hopefully, I won't be too soft-hearted.
Don't let him down.
After the Crown Prince left, Kangxi packed his things and planned to leave the palace.
As for the destination, it was naturally Youqing's manor in the suburbs. Where else could he go?
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