The Virtuous Concubine

Seeing her like this, Kangxi could not get angry and held it back. Liang Jiugong, who was standing next to him, quickly came out to smooth things over and explained the whole story.

Malu finally understood the whole story. It turned out that the prince was going to shoot a deer, and the eldest prince and the fourth prince happened to ride over and saw it. The fourth prince praised the prince and said that the second brother was really brave. The eldest prince was aroused and also drew his bow and arrow to show his skills, but the two of them started arguing. The fourth prince mediated and persuaded the eldest prince that this deer was special, it was the first deer hunted today, and it had the meaning of competing for the deer in the Central Plains. Except for the emperor and the prince's second brother, no one else was very good at shooting, so it was better to wait until the prince finished hunting.

The fourth prince was so sensible at such a young age that he understood that shooting a deer was not only a symbol, but also a symbol of the struggle for the throne and the contest for power. After all, in such an occasion, any carelessness could cause unnecessary suspicion and disputes.

However, the passion and competitive mentality of young people are often difficult to control rationally. After hearing this, not only did the eldest prince's fighting spirit not be calmed, but it aroused his competitive spirit even more, and he became determined to take action.

How could the prince give in? As the heir to the throne, he naturally could not show weakness. Moreover, he was used to being spoiled by Kangxi, so he simply took the initiative and shot the eldest prince in the right arm. The arrow shot directly through the eldest prince's arm!

This sudden change shocked everyone present. A hunting activity that was supposed to show the bravery of the royal children turned into a fight and injury between brothers. The noise was so loud that it even attracted the attention of the nearby prince Chang Ning, who hurried over to mediate. After some persuasion, the emotions of the two princes gradually calmed down.

The prince was worried about the punishment from the emperor, so he wanted to ease the situation by showing goodwill. He even went to the eldest prince's camping bag to look for the golden medicine to apply medicine to the eldest prince's wound, but he didn't expect that the eldest prince put salt in the pocket where the medicine was supposed to be placed!

This was definitely like rubbing salt into the wound. The eldest prince was in great pain. The severe pain made him lose control for a moment, and he directly hit the crown prince with his backhand, injuring the crown prince's face! Then the two of them started fighting. The fourth prince went up to separate them and was slightly injured, but it was not serious. The crown prince and the eldest prince were still being examined by the imperial physician.

When Malu heard what happened earlier, he knew that Xiao Si'er must be the one who was stirring up trouble, so he pinched him secretly. The Fourth Prince naturally knew what his mother meant, and buried his head in Malu's arms.

Of course, he said those words on purpose, but he originally wanted to use the prince to trick the eldest prince. Who asked him to steal his bag! Unexpectedly, the prince was so powerful that he made the eldest prince bleed on the spot. He looked at the wound, which might affect the eldest prince's future riding and shooting.

What he didn't expect was that the eldest prince didn't check the things he had put there, so the prince actually took out salt from the medicine layer, and the prince's face was bruised. If the prince was really left with a scar, it would not only slightly shake the prince's position, but also directly make Kangxi extremely dissatisfied and suspicious of the eldest prince.

The two men's disregard for brotherhood has greatly damaged their image. On the contrary, the Fourth Prince, who truly admires the Crown Prince and knows how to follow the rules to advise his brother, stands out.

Soon, Rong Fei and Hui Fei also rushed to the tent hall. The crown prince and the eldest prince also bandaged their wounds and came out from behind. Hui Fei was very excited. Her son was so innocent: "Your Majesty! Please help the eldest prince! As a crown prince, how could you shoot your brother with your own hands? How can you--"

Kangxi's eyes were as sharp as arrows: "Concubine Hui, be careful with your words!"

This matter is indeed difficult to handle. Neither side is right. The prince was the first to hurt someone, and the eldest prince's injury was even more serious. The eldest prince also has no rules in his eyes. He knew that the deer shooting was so special but still wanted to fight for it. He was also ambitious! Later, he even hurt the prince's face, which is unforgivable.

Kangxi was furious and didn't like anyone. Huifei had hit the nail on the head. He said directly: "Huifei is not good at educating her children. After returning to the palace, she will be confined for three months and fined for half a year. The power of the palace will be handed over to... to Defei!"

Glancing at Malu next to him, Kangxi sighed inwardly. This can be considered as compensation for Xiao Si'er! It's really annoying to compare yourself with others. Xiao Si'er is so young, but he is much more sensible than his two brothers!

When Concubine Hui and the eldest prince heard this, it was like a bolt from the blue. Concubine Hui was still able to control herself, but the eldest prince was already livid, with veins on his forehead throbbing, his eyes full of disbelief and resentment.

At this moment, the eldest prince seemed to have a thousand words stuck in his chest, but he couldn't say a word. Father Huang, how can you be so partial! My arm was shot directly through! ! ! Isn't it just a little oily skin on the prince's face? ! What man doesn't get hurt?

Of course, the eldest prince's idea was a bit biased. He was in so much pain at the time that he couldn't control the huge strength of his hands. The prince's head is still buzzing now.

Kangxi was not satisfied with the eldest prince's reaction. He looked at him coldly and warned him: "Your behavior this time makes me very disappointed. I hope you can learn a lesson from this incident and learn how to better control your emotions. Baturu is not a reckless man. Considering your injury, I will not pursue your crime of usurpation this time."

Kangxi scolded the prince again: "Yinreng, as the prince, you should set an example. How can you hurt others because of a momentary anger? Brothers should be friendly and respectful to each other. You have read this book into a dog's stomach! You are also at fault in this matter. I hope you can reflect on yourself and know how to control yourself better in the future."

After all the talk, Malu understood that Kangxi just wanted to label this matter as a minor friction between brothers and cover it up. It was better not to delve into it. Her stiff body finally relaxed. She must teach Xiao Sier a lesson when she returns. She must not take such risks next time.

Being discovered instigating is no big deal, but what if I get affected by the fight between two people?

Unexpectedly, the Fourth Prince not only pushed the First Prince and the Crown Prince to lose, but also won the praise of Emperor Kangxi, and she also became a beneficiary. At least the part of the palace power in Huifei's hands belonged to her. This was a rule, and everyone in the harem had to give her three points of courtesy for this. She seemed to have seen that when she returned to the palace, those eunuchs who rushed to show their loyalty would come in an endless stream.

Malu decided to take this opportunity to clean up the pests in the Baoyi family over the years, at least to solve some of the hidden worries of the Wuya family and give Xiao Sier a more substantial treasury. This is not only an improvement in his own status and power, but also an important step to pave the way for his son's future.