The Virtuous Concubine

"Besides, my sister will be back soon. With my sister and I together, I'm sure that my fourth brother and the emperor will be convinced by the two of us. Even if they are not convinced, my sister will have a way."

Yinzuo smiled, as if these were not any obstacles and he would be able to travel around like a free and easy cloud and wild crane soon.

Malu sighed softly, "I hope so."

After finalizing this matter, Yin Zuo seemed to have thought of something and smiled: "Why not just take Little Fourteen with you and let him participate in the military examination. Herding one sheep is the same as herding two sheep, so what's the harm in herding one more?"

Malu smiled and said, "You guys have really grown wings. None of you like to stay in this palace."

Yinzuo nodded vigorously, his eyes full of longing: "Don't you like it too, mother? Later... when the time comes, your son will accompany you, and we will travel around the world together, see all the beautiful scenery in the world, taste all the delicacies from all over the world, and appreciate different customs and cultures. Isn't it wonderful?"

Malu nodded with a smile, and said nothing to spoil the fun: "Then mother will wait for you."

She didn't know what Yinzuo was thinking, but she had her own selfish motives.

Yinzhen was a man of deep thoughts, and his influence in the court was increasing. If they wanted to protect the crown prince and the other children, they could not let Yinzhen become too powerful.

The other children in Yonghe Palace should also have their own place in the court. She knew that her idea might be a little risky, but for the future of her children, she was willing to take the risk.

She looked at Yinzuo, as if she saw another possibility in this young son.

Amid the anticipation of everyone in Yonghe Palace, Yinzhen and his entourage finally arrived at the outskirts of the capital after a long and dusty journey.

Because they had to secretly replace people, they deliberately slowed down when they approached the outskirts of Beijing. They waited until the city gates were closed before they leisurely set up camp in an inn outside the capital.

The secret letter has been sent to the palace. At ten o'clock in the night, Yinzuo will come out of the palace and replace Wenxian.

Kangxi was also very excited. His daughter was finally coming back! He specifically asked the people from the Qianqing Palace to follow and help cover for her.

With the presence of the Qianqing Palace personnel and the badge, the guards did not dare to investigate further. In this way, accompanied by Wei Zhu, Yin Zuo met Wen Xian.

He dismounted, and without even putting away his whip, he walked towards Wen Xian, laughing: "Sister, you've gotten darker! You've gotten a lot darker!"

As he spoke, he walked around Wen Xian.

Wen Xian had not changed back into her daughter's clothes at this time. She had been pretending to be a prince for so many days, and her words and deeds were a bit more unrestrained and uninhibited. Hearing Yin Zuo's words, she punched Yin Zuo on the shoulder without saying a word: "We just met, and you didn't say a word I like to hear."

This punch was quite powerful, showing that she had indeed improved a lot during this period of time.

Yinzuo was grimacing at the sudden punch. He rubbed his shoulders and said with a smile, "You've become stronger and more irritable. Meet Fourth Brother."

He looked at Yinzhen who was standing beside him. Yinzhen looked like a pine tree with a stern expression. When Yinzuo greeted him, he just nodded slightly and gave a cold smile in return.

Yinzuo was used to it. Except when facing his royal father and mother, this was the expression that showed his fourth brother was in a good mood.

Wen Xian didn't have time to exchange pleasantries with Yinzuo, and followed Wei Zhu directly into the carriage. The sound of horse hooves clattered and raised a light dust along the way.

Under the cover of night, the carriage galloped towards the palace.

Watching Wen Xian's carriage disappear in the distance, Yin Zuo smiled and asked his fourth brother: "Fourth brother looks very happy, I guess your trip to Jiangnan must have been fruitful."

Yinzhen nodded: "Indeed, if the subsequent implementation goes smoothly, Jiangnan will no longer have to worry about floods in the next ten years."

Yinzuo's eyes lit up, his face full of surprise: "Fourth brother, this is really a great achievement!"

Yinzhen rubbed the ring on his hand. Now he had his own people all around him. He did not hide it from his brother: "Not only that, most of the officialdom in Jiangnan is also in my hands."

A hint of surprise flashed across Yinzuo's eyes, and then he revealed a look of understanding. He came close to Yinzhen and whispered, "Fourth brother, you are playing a big chess game! Controlling the Jiangnan officialdom will not only ensure the smooth progress of the water control project, but will also be of great benefit to the implementation of the court's policies in Jiangnan in the future. But... but, fourth brother, your move may attract the attention of the prince and others, and they will not sit idly by and watch your power grow in Jiangnan."

Yinzhen sneered, a sharp light flashed in his eyes: "Humph, I only want to do things with a clear conscience, for the benefit of the court and the people, how can I stop because of others' fear? Moreover, if they want to interfere, they have to see if they have the ability to do so. The officialdom in Jiangnan has been corrupt for a long time. I am just going with the flow. In the process of flood control, those who are idle and embezzling will be removed and replaced with people who can do things for the people. What is there to be afraid of when it comes to things that conform to the will of heaven and the will of the people?"

There are so many people who can do things, of course we have to choose those who are obedient. Moreover, the scholars in Jiangnan are really in chaos, and there are even suspicions of cheating in the imperial examinations. I have been in Jiangnan for so long, and I have heard some rumors.

But before he had the chance to investigate carefully, the Emperor urgently summoned him back to the palace. He had to withdraw before he could completely consolidate his power and the hearts of the people. This was a pity.

Yinzuo said a few more words and then brought up the Eighth Prince's recent behavior and how Concubine Mi was trying to frame his own mother.

We can't just let these two things go.

Yinzhen's expression was stern, and a cold light flashed in his eyes: "I know."

When he returns and has time, he will deal with all these people together. It would be best to kill three birds with one stone, and it would be even better if he could bring the prince to them.

Yinzhen gave Yinzuo a few more errands. Yinzuo usually responded without hesitation, but today he turned them down with a bitter face: "Fourth brother, I have been staying in Yonghe Palace for so long, and I want to relax. I was just about to ask you if there is any way for me to go out and have a look."

Looking at Yinzuo's appearance, Yinzhen said helplessly: "It's not impossible, but I have to find a suitable reason so as not to arouse other people's suspicion."

When Yinzuo heard that there was a chance, his eyes lit up immediately, and he hurriedly approached Yinzhen: "Fourth brother, do you have an idea? Tell me quickly, what is the appropriate reason?"

Yinzhen smiled and patted his shoulder: "Why not just say that the affairs of Jiangnan still need someone to supervise and finish them, and appoint you as a governor to perform the duty of secretly supervising."

In this way, Yinzuo would have a reasonable reason to leave the palace, and he could also do things for himself in secret, continue to recruit people in Jiangnan and punish some greedy officials, and at the same time he could relax a little. Isn't it killing two birds with one stone?

When Yinzuo heard this, his eyes widened and he rubbed his hands excitedly - he was so lucky.

Now it is my fourth brother who has to help me negotiate with the Emperor.