Getting Rich from Legend of Zhen Huan

Chapter 223: Retreat and Conflict

The Fourth Prince thought about Kangxi's morning court today and felt that what Yixiu said made sense. During the morning court today, Kangxi did not show any inclination, nor did he say who he would accuse, but he did not give a final conclusion to the matter, but just put it aside.

The Fourth Prince said in a somewhat depressed tone, "Is the old man so biased towards the Eighth Prince?"

Yixiu placed her hand on the Fourth Prince's hand to comfort him, "I do have an idea. Perhaps the Emperor doesn't want to deal with it, but is just waiting to see how all parties react."

Kangxi pretended to let the enemy go lightly, and when the enemy relaxed, he caught them in one fell swoop. This kind of phishing incident happened more than once or twice.

The Fourth Prince and Yixiu looked at each other and understood something. Kangxi did not trust his sons. The Eighth Prince might be the mastermind, but Kangxi suspected that the Fourth Prince might not be completely innocent.

"Your Majesty..." Although the Fourth Prince knew that it was the emperor's instinct to be suspicious, he still felt uncomfortable that a victim was still being suspected.

"In my humble opinion, Your Highness should let this matter go and wait until the future." Yixiu offered her suggestion.

Originally, this matter was only known to everyone, and it was impossible to bring it to the surface and argue about it. Anyway, he and the Eighth Prince were already mortal enemies, and now he couldn't be killed, so it was better to let the Fourth Prince give in and act like a victim.

The Fourth Prince fell into deep thought. This was a really good idea. The Fourth Prince had already noticed that Kangxi was trying to smooth things over and wanted to see the family reunion. He had done his best to please Kangxi by being a filial son, so he didn't mind being a brotherly and respectful person to please Kangxi.

It was just that the Fourth Prince admired this strategist who gave him advice, but in fact he said tentatively, "Xiao Yi's plan really made me shine."

Yixiu could tell at a glance that the Fourth Prince was suspicious. She resisted the urge to slap him and said helplessly, "It's just that I have seen that the Emperor wants to enjoy the happiness of family life these years. Perhaps if Your Highness can be more patient for a while, he can gain his trust."

After listening to Yixiu's explanation, the Fourth Prince found himself funny. He actually felt that Yixiu had controlled everyone's thoughts. It was already very good that Yixiu, a woman, could sense Kangxi's desire for family affection. What followed were just the Fourth Prince's own thoughts.

"I thought Xiaoyi was resourceful and could provide me with more help." The Fourth Prince found an excuse for himself.

Yixiu first said shyly, "I'm sorry to disappoint you, Your Majesty." Then she said angrily, "Am I no longer your helper now?"

The Fourth Prince could only coax Yixiu first and was completely unable to remember his own suspicions.

This matter involves Concubine De, so the Fourth Prince has to visit her.

Defei poured the tea in the teacup lightly, "Then Yinzhen means that he should just pretend to be ignorant and let the Eighth Prince be proud for a while?" Her eldest son had indeed made a lot of progress. But if he hadn't made any progress, he wouldn't have become the Prince Yong today.

The Fourth Prince replied respectfully, "This is what my son thought, so I came to listen to mother's opinion." The Fourth Prince has grown much more than Concubine De, who thinks too much. After all, now facing Concubine De's cold face, the Fourth Prince can still act respectful and filial without changing his expression.

Defei also had a kind smile on her face, "Your idea is very good. Mother doesn't have any suggestions." Defei has also grown up. Now looking at the mother and son getting along in the palace, who would not think that they are a pair of mother and son with a very good relationship.

"As for that palace maid of Li Jingui, please give her to your son, mother!" Since he was planning to pretend to be an honest man in front of Kangxi, the Fourth Prince didn't mind making himself look more aggrieved. Li Jingui wouldn't live long anyway. She was just one person, and the Fourth Prince could afford to support her.

Defei said lovingly, "Yinzhen has been wronged."

The fourth prince was moved, "Mother loves her son, and her son will not feel wronged."

Zhuxi went to bring Li Jingui over. Li Jingui had been tortured, so she had to be dressed up before she could go back with the Fourth Prince.

Concubine De and the Fourth Prince fell into relative silence again.

Recalling that the Fourteenth Prince had come to see her a few days ago, Concubine De spoke up, "Old Fourteenth Prince is not young anymore, it's time for him to think about making achievements and establishing a career."

The heart of the Fourth Prince, who had been a little touched, suddenly hardened. He calmed down and said, "Mother should ask the Emperor for help on this matter. With the Emperor's arrangement, Fourteenth Brother will definitely have a bright future."

Defei gritted her teeth. Why was the fourth brother so stubborn? The fourteenth brother was his biological brother. What was wrong with an elder brother helping him?

She was furious again, and Defei was not polite anymore, "Your Majesty is the father of the Fourteenth Prince, and you are also the Fourteenth Prince's biological brother!"

The Fourth Prince placed the teacup heavily on the table beside him and said, "My son worked hard to win the favor of the Emperor. Fourteenth brother is so young now. Why should mother be in such a hurry?" Why did mother only see the Fourteenth brother?

De Fei laughed in anger, "Are you blaming me for not helping you? On the contrary, I am from the Baoyi Banner, and I can't compare to the power and influence of the Tong family."

The fact that the Fourth Prince was adopted by Empress Xiaoyiren has always been a thorn in the side between Concubine De and the Fourth Prince. On the one hand, the Fourth Prince admired Empress Xiaoyiren, and on the other hand, he also longed for Concubine De's care as his biological mother.

The Fourth Prince was silent for a while, "Mother is my biological mother, how could I dislike her?"

This is what the Fourth Prince really said. The Fourth Prince's opinion on Concubine De is that Concubine De treats him differently, not that he dislikes Concubine De for not being able to help him. Not everyone is like the Eighth Prince, who condones the Eighth Lady's disrespect to Concubine Liang for the sake of Prince An's Mansion.

Defei also felt that she had said something wrong, but before she could think of what to say to make up for it, Zhuxi came back with Li Jingui.

The Fourth Prince bowed to Concubine De and took his leave, then returned with Li Jingui.

As soon as Zhuxi entered the room, she knew that Concubine De was unhappy with the Fourth Prince again. "My Lord, I have seen Prince Yong's filial piety. There is really no need to feel hurt."

Prince Yong is now much stronger than the Fourteenth Prince, so the master should get closer to Prince Yong and not let him down. Anyway, no matter whether the Fourth Prince or the Fourteenth Prince ascends the throne, the master is the Queen Mother, so why hurt the mother-son relationship with the Fourth Prince?

"The fourth brother seems to have nothing to worry about, but the fourteenth brother is still unsure. How can I be at ease?"

Defei understood the truth, but she couldn't do it. She had raised the Fourteenth Prince little by little. She had watched him walk for the first time, eat by himself for the first time, lose his teeth for the first time, and draw his bow for the first time. Now the Fourteenth Prince was anxious to go to Shu, so how could Defei not support him?

Zhu Xi was speechless at this. Everyone could see the Fourteenth Prince's ambition, but how could his own queen be so blind as to not see it?

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