Rong Fei is not honored

“Your mother is angry not because you used the wrong method, but because you went too far. Your father is not just a father; his status dictates that if you make a fuss, it will become presumption and great disrespect.”

What is the Imperial Study? What is the Qianqing Palace? There, the Emperor's identity is amplified, and he ceases to be the "Father" you can treat with such casualness.

"Mother..."

"The ruler is the guide for the subject, and the father is the guide for the son. There is a line between father and son and between ruler and subject. If you cross it, the father and son will turn against each other, and the ruler and subject will soon be suspicious of each other."

Cheng Rui and Saiyinchahun felt as if they had been enlightened, as if the fog before them had completely dissipated. Besides that, they were also shocked, shocked that their mother was actually like this.

They thought their mother was a harmless little white rabbit who had been deceived by a cunning and fierce big bad wolf, so they used their small bodies to shield the "poor" big bad wolf and protect him from the wind and rain.

Among his siblings, Rongxian resembled his mother the most, like a solid, white rice dumpling, while the other five brothers inherited their father's style.

But now... is it true that Rongxian is the only innocent and harmless person in the family?

That's true. If Mother really didn't have any cunning, how could she have so firmly captured Father's heart? You know, emperors are mostly devoid of genuine feelings.

It was even more impossible for all six children to survive in the treacherous and unpredictable inner palace; relying solely on their father's protection would not have been enough.

"So, Mother doesn't blame us for going to Father to cause trouble?" Saiyinchahun asked tentatively.

"It's better to voice your grievances, isn't it? Otherwise, unless you can keep it a secret forever, so that your perceptive father will never notice your dissatisfaction, then..."

If they make a scene, they're still father and son; if they keep it bottled up, it creates a rift. Over time, they become estranged, reduced to mere ruler and subject. Of course, only the favored son has the right to cause trouble.

Those who are favored will only get attention by making a fuss to express their dissatisfaction; those who are not favored will only act out and become more annoying. Therefore, this tactic cannot be used by Yinzhi, and Yinhua and Yinfu must also be cautious.

Only his eldest son Chengrui and the indulged Saiyinchahun, even when they caused a ruckus in the Imperial Study, did not cause Kangxi to lose his temper on the spot. Instead, he felt more aggrieved than angry.

"Oh, son, I understand."

Neither of the brothers was stupid. After hearing what their mother said, they knew what to do if a similar situation occurred in the future. It was just a matter of making appropriate adjustments.

Having addressed the most important point, the next step is to resolve the root cause of this conflict between father and son.

"Of course, it's okay to be dissatisfied, and it's okay to make a fuss, but you can't make baseless accusations, like this time. Before you've even figured things out, you've already subconsciously assumed that your father is biased?"

Thankfully it was just a misunderstanding. But what if next time someone deliberately sows discord? Wouldn't your disturbance in the Imperial Study be playing right into the villain's hands?

Cheng Rui and Saiyinchahun's expressions turned serious. The tricks used in the harem were endless, and they had indeed been careless.

"Mother, so what exactly happened?"

Ji Nai explained the lawsuit between Tongjia and Wuya to his two sons, detailing each point.

"So that's how it is. Son misunderstood Father. We didn't expect there to be so much going on." Cheng Rui felt somewhat sorry for his father.

Saiyinchahun pursed her lips and asked doubtfully, "Was it on the day my elder brother and I caused a scene at Qianqing Palace that Father came to explain to you? Mother, did you investigate it yourself afterwards?"

"what do you mean?"

Although Chengrui had his own thoughts and was no longer as devoted to his father as he was when he was a child, he still refused to assume that his father would be malicious and refused to believe that his father would fabricate lies to deceive his mother.

"Being vigilant is a good thing, but being too suspicious can hurt the feelings of those around you." Ji Nai didn't think Saiyinchahun's suspicions were wrong, but he still gave him a word of advice.

"I understand, son." At least he couldn't make it too obvious, Sainchahun understood his mother's meaning.

"As for your father, I don't think he has the ability to predict the future. On the day that Uya was pregnant, your father talked about his handling of Tongjia. He also told me the reasons for Tongjia's demotion immediately."

Therefore, it's impossible that it was a lie made up on the spot just to fool people.

Saiyinchahun was taken aback, then asked, "When is this 'first time'?"

"On the day I was injured, didn't your father go to Chengqian Palace? He told me about it when he came back."

Saiyinchahun took a deep breath and gritted his teeth, saying, "Then why didn't your son know?" His mother had known all along, but he and his brother were kept in the dark. They even harbored resentment towards their father because of their ignorance, and ended up getting a severe beating.

Thinking about it, Saiyinchahun felt he had lost out big time, and the pain in his buttocks became more and more obvious.

Ji Nai said awkwardly, "It concerns palace secrets and is not suitable for outsiders. Your father only mentioned it casually during a chat..." Ji Nai became more and more guilty as she spoke. Well, this misunderstanding was indeed caused by her failure to clarify in time.

Saiyinchahun was so angry he almost shut up, and even the good-natured Chengrui didn't know what to say.

They had worried before that their father and mother would fall out, and now it had happened again. The children were extremely anxious, fearing that their happy family would fall apart. But as it turns out, their father and mother are still very much in love.

For example, this time, no one knew what happened in the palace, and no one could find out even if they wanted to. But when it came to Mother, Father explained it clearly in the first place. This is what is called "mentioning it over casually during a chat".

No wonder people in the palace are secretly speculating that Mother is not as simple as she seems on the surface, and that she has chosen the right path every step of the way... With Father helping her cheat, it would be difficult for Mother to make a mistake even if she wanted to.

"Ahem, mainly because your mother didn't expect that after you learned of Tongjia's demotion, you would rush to Qianqing Palace immediately. Your mother was all prepared and waiting for you to come and ask... but then, there wasn't enough time."

Cheng Rui said wearily, "Mother, if we come to Zhongcui Palace first and then go to make a scene with Father, what do you think Father and the other people in the palace will think?"

"Then your mother will apologize to you... After you've calmed down, you can go to the Qianqing Palace to apologize to your father?"

Sainchahun looked sharply at his mother, but upon meeting her ingratiating smile, he immediately deflated. Unable to blame his mother, he could only sulk in silence.

Mother is right, we should indeed apologize to Father.

"Ugh."

The two brothers, sharing the same plight, moved step by step to the Qianqing Palace to sincerely apologize to their father.