Rong Fei is not honored

On the other side, after Chengrui and Saiyinchahun left, Yinreng had no reason to stay any longer. He took one last deep look at the closed doors of his bedchamber and then returned.

Inside the palace, Kangxi walked to the bedside with a complicated expression, staring at Ji Nai, who was dozing and recovering his strength.

Although he was defeated after one round, and Kangxi, who had been appeased, did the work from then on, Ji Nai was still exhausted. So even though he heard the commotion outside, he couldn't even open his eyes.

With Emperor Kangxi around, there was no way he would let the children in.

"what happened?"

Kangxi lay down beside Ji Nai, holding her in his arms, and said, "I suddenly realize that you are not stupid, but rather wise beyond your years. How did you know that there would be problems in the relationship between Cheng Rui and the others and Yinreng?"

"Are you kidding me? No matter how much I threatened or bribed you before, you wouldn't change your mind, but now you're praising me for being wise but foolish?"

"Tsk, let's get down to business."

"Yes, yes, let's get down to business, let's get down to business. Please stop tickling me." Ji Nai shifted to a more comfortable position and explained:

"Isn't it obvious? You felt sorry for Yinreng because he didn't have a mother's love, so you turned a blind eye to the Hesheli family placing people around him."

Don't you know what kind of people the Hesheli family are? Let alone the fact that Yinreng is the crown prince, just the fact that he is the legitimate son is enough for the Hesheli family to think that the other princes are lowly and not as noble as Yinreng.

Unfortunately, Yinreng was not the eldest son of the legitimate wife, and had three older brothers. The arrogant Hesheli family would inevitably feel suppressed and resentful, and wouldn't speak kindly of them. Over time, how could Yinreng remain unaffected?

"How dare you! They are all my sons, all of my bloodline, how can you say they are of lowly status?"

"Why are you so angry? Isn't this how it's always been in the imperial family? Even among family members, there has to be a distinction between high and low, noble and lowly. Otherwise, how would it be convenient to fight for power and profit?" Ji Nai said, trying to soothe Kangxi's anger.

"Are you trying to comfort me, or are you adding fuel to the fire?"

"Hmph! With Yinreng's attitude, how could I not be angry? No matter what, Chengrui and Saiyinchahun are his elder brothers. If he acts like this, I feel like all the goodwill I showed him before was wasted."

But I understand that this isn't Yinreng's fault; the fault lies with the Hesheli family, and also with you, Father.

Kangxi, who was already in a bad mood, became even more displeased and retorted, "It was the Hesheli family that corrupted Yinreng, what does it have to do with me?"

"If a child is not taught, it is the father's fault."

Emperor Kangxi was speechless and could only groan incessantly to express his dissatisfaction.

"Why did you learn this strange look from Saiyinchahun?" Ji Nai smiled and kissed Kangxi on the cheek, looking rather adorable.

"However, I'm not exaggerating. Just you wait and see. If this continues, the current attitude is already considered good. Who knows, one day you might hear Yinreng calling Chengrui 'elder brother' instead of 'big brother'."

This "elder brother" is not the same as that "elder brother." Referring to one's elder brother by his birth order is contemptuous and demeaning.

"I understand." Kangxi understood Ji Nai's concerns and kept them in mind. In this respect, they were of the same mind and neither wanted to see their brothers become estranged, or even turn against each other.

"Yinhua is five years old this year. Should we let him start school a year early?" Although Yinreng had other purposes for entering the Imperial Study early, Kangxi still did not want others to have what he and Ji Nai's child had but were left behind.

"Does moving to the South Third Palace mean we'll have to move to the Imperial Study now?" Ji Nai asked, a little reluctant.

"No need, we can move next year."

"I'd better go back and ask Yinhua. He's practically inseparable from Rongxian and Yinfu now, so he might not want to be separated."

Kangxi frowned, but Ji Nai smoothed it out with his hand. "Why are you frowning? Your brothers and sisters have a good relationship, aren't you happy?"

Moreover, these three children are close in age, and we haven't spent as much time and energy on them as we have on Chengrui and Saiyinchahun. Therefore, it's normal for them to be closer.

Emperor Kangxi sighed and said, "I'll listen to you."

"By the way, have you found out anything about that eunuch who carried the sedan chair?"

Kangxi remained silent for a long time, truly unsure of what to say. Was he supposed to tell Ji Nai that it was a group of servants, a group of servants dedicated to serving the royal family, who were causing trouble in his harem?

"Hiss!" Kangxi looked at Ji Nai, who was lying on top of him and biting his chest, in shock.

After Ji Nai relented, he looked at his masterpiece with satisfaction. Hmm, although there was no bleeding, it must have hurt quite a bit.

Looking up, she met Kangxi's gaze, who was waiting for her explanation. Ji Nai said confidently, "The one who can make His Majesty so conflicted must be a special person, like the Empress Dowager and the Empress."

So, I guess I can't get revenge, but I'm not willing to give up, so I can only take my anger out on you. After all, no matter what, the person who harmed me must be related to you, so taking the blame for someone else isn't unfair to you.

"I haven't said anything yet."

"Silence itself represents an attitude."

"No, I..."

Ji Nai covered his ears and turned away, still muttering, "Stop talking, I don't want to hear it. What if it's like what happened to Hesheli back then, where they knew she was the murderer but could only pretend to be innocent? That would be too painful."

Kangxi, who was eager to explain, was taken aback, then hugged the person from behind, "If that's really the case, what are you going to do?"

"What else can I do? Didn't I already vent my anger just now?"

Kangxi pressed himself against Ji Nai, his lips constantly caressing the exposed skin, a bittersweet feeling welling up inside him.

"I have hidden a force in the harem. In the future, if anyone bullies you and the child, and it is inconvenient for me to take action, you can use the jade flute to mobilize them."

"Are you kidding me? Hey, stop..." Ji Nai, who had been bitten, looked at Kangxi with an accusing expression. "Are you getting revenge on me?"

"You heartless wretch! I've laid my heart out for you to see, and you think I'm joking?"

"I've got goosebumps, look..."

Kangxi pinched Ji Nai's cheeks, making her pout and unable to speak. "I'm being serious, but you're making jokes. Is this reaction because you don't trust me?"

Ji Nai lowered her eyelids to avoid Kangxi's probing gaze, but her trembling eyelashes betrayed her true emotions.

Kangxi did not force Ji Nai to answer, but continued, "I am serious. This strength is the confidence I give you and the children."

"In the past, I dared not admit my feelings and avoided you. However, how can love be controlled by reason? Later, I told you I loved you and asked you to believe me, but I still caused you a lot of grievances."

Ji Nai, I have indeed not done enough, and I truly feel sorry for you. I want to give you more, something better, to be worthy of your love for me.