The Virtuous Concubine

Bai Fu and Bai Xia standing next to them had no idea what Malu was thinking, but they were just a little afraid.

The atmosphere between the Empress and the Fourth Prince today is really a little abnormal.

Malu waved everyone away, his eyes fell on the Fourth Prince who was stiffening his neck below, and asked, "Jingyi is also pregnant, do you know about this?"

The Fourth Prince was slightly startled, then he lowered his eyes and whispered, "Son knows."

Seeing his stubborn attitude, Malu couldn't help but scold him in a low voice, even though his Qi training was getting better and better: "But you still think all this is fate, right?"

The Fourth Prince looked up stubbornly, and seeing Malu's disappointed expression, his heart ached.

How could a slave be more important than his biological son? Why couldn't his mother put the overall situation and interests first?

He has lost the support of the Tong family, he has acknowledged this, but how can he lose Thirteen's help!

Besides, what good is it to be a slave for a lifetime! In this life, he is sure that he can become the emperor earlier, and can confer the title of Concubine Min earlier, so that Thirteen and Concubine Min can live a better life.

To put it bluntly, just because my mother has risen to the top overnight, from a palace maid to an imperial concubine, does that mean she has to block the way for others?

But the Fourth Prince did not dare to say a word of these words. He could only lower his head to hide his inner resentment and said with a gloomy face: "It is naturally a blessing for Aunt Jingyi to be able to have children for the Emperor."

After hearing what the Fourth Prince said, Malu felt even more angry and helpless.

She could only break it down bit by bit and tell Yinzhen: "Of course I know that kindness cannot command the army, affection cannot establish affairs, righteousness cannot manage finances, and goodness cannot be an official. If you care about interests and power, you can better protect Yonghe Palace."

In fact, Malu could also feel that as the Fourth Prince grew up, Kangxi, the concubines in the harem, and the stewards all respected Yonghe Palace more because of the Fourth Prince's excellence.

Even the Crown Prince gradually showed signs of winning over and interacting with the Fourth Prince.

She paused to organize her words before continuing, "But your Aunt Jingyi is a living person. She has her own emotions and dignity. Besides, she has helped me so much in Yonghe Palace and has taken care of you for so long."

Malu was so heartbroken when she said this that she couldn't help but raise her voice and question the Fourth Prince: "How could you do this to her? How could you do this to her?"

The Fourth Prince remained silent, but his clenched fists were trembling slightly, showing that he was not at peace inside.

Malu continued, "You are ruthless to others, and my mother has never said anything about you. However, you are so cold-blooded to your own people. How can you convince others? How can others follow you willingly? You will definitely be retaliated in the end!"

Each sentence in this series of questions touched the deepest and most painful part of the Fourth Prince's heart.

As the Fourth Prince listened to these tearful questions, his heart was in turmoil and he could not hold back his tears.

How could he want this? He also longed to be praised by the civil and military officials in the court like the Eighth Prince; he also hoped to be loved by his mother wholeheartedly like the Fourteenth Prince; he also hoped to be given unreservedly by the Emperor's father like the Crown Prince!

Who can tell him what to do?

He has nothing, so he wants everything.

After becoming emperor, he wanted to have a good relationship with Nian Gengyao, but was eventually humiliated by Nian Gengyao's behavior of wearing a yellow jacket at the city gate, saying that when the cunning rabbit dies, the running dog is cooked; when the birds are all gone, the good bows are hidden!

The Fourth Prince wiped away the tears from his face and said through gritted teeth: "Mother, I know I was wrong. I just wanted to protect myself and us."

Ma Lu looked at the painful look of the Fourth Prince and shook his head: "There may be a better way."

Yinzhen could no longer hold back, and stood up suddenly, saying excitedly: "Too slow! Too slow! Mother, do you know that there are actually starving people in some corners of the Qing Dynasty? Do you know how many termites are eating away at the foundation of the country every day!"

"How long do I have to wait? How long do those people have to wait? If I don't make myself stronger first and continue to let it go..."

In desperation, Malu picked up the teacup and splashed it all over the Fourth Prince's head and face!

Malu shouted in a low voice: "Shut up!"

The Fourth Prince also realized that his voice was too loud and knelt back down.

Seeing that he was still sober, Malu said, "What problem can you solve by being so impatient and impulsive?"

The Fourth Prince lowered his head, letting the tea drip down his face.

This sentence hit him in the lungs again.

In his previous life, Kangxi commented that he was moody, and he felt resentful about it.

Later, after his talent and ability were gradually noticed by the Emperor, Kangxi did not change his evaluation of the Fourth Prince. Instead, he gave Yinzhen four words, "Be patient and avoid haste."

Later, when he ascended the throne, he hung a plaque in the Hall of Mental Cultivation with four large characters "Be cautious and patient" inscribed on it, and said, "My imperial father always taught me to be cautious and patient in all matters, and he always issued edicts. I respectfully write this in the place where I live to warn others."

Even these words are often written on everyday items such as screens and porcelain.

The more people emphasize something, the more they often lack it. In fact, Yongzheng's inherent irritability, extremism and sharpness never changed. These traits, together with his hard work and diligence, created his mixed character and controversial life as an emperor.

But from his attitude at the moment, Malu knew that he had listened to her to some extent and had given in. Malu sighed deeply, and was really hurt by the stubborn character of the Fourth Prince.

She no longer wanted to waste words with the Fourth Prince. If he listened to her, that was fine. If not, it would not be too late for her to focus on cultivating Yinzuo, or even the one in her belly.

"Mother, I know I was wrong. I will remember your teachings and work hard to correct my shortcomings. At least in the future, I will discuss this kind of thing with you first." The Fourth Prince's voice was sincere.

Ma Lu looked at the Fourth Prince, feeling a little hesitant. She didn't know if the Fourth Prince would really change this time. But she also knew that it would be bad to make things too awkward with the Fourth Prince.

The Fourth Prince was a natural born emperor, and he was very good at manipulating power. If Malu were to teach him alone, the child might be very smart, but he might not be able to adapt to the struggle for imperial power.

She also needs time to observe the changes in the Fourth Prince, and she also needs to buy time for her future children.

"Okay, then I'll give you another chance. I hope you won't let me down." Malu hesitated for a long time before making up his mind.

When the Fourth Prince heard Malu's response, a hint of joy flashed in his eyes. He bowed to Malu again solemnly and said, "Thank you for your trust, mother. I will definitely live up to your expectations."

Malu had no choice but to quit while he was ahead. He took out a handkerchief and carefully wiped the tea off his head and face. He then called Bai Xia in to change his clothes.