Rebirth of His Royal Highness Prince Chenghu

On the third day of the fifth lunar month in the forty-third year of the Kangxi reign, the sun shone brightly and the breeze blew gently. A solemn and dignified atmosphere reigned within the Forbidden City, for that very day, Emperor Kangxi officially abdicated the throne, handing it over to Crown Prince Chenghu. The Empress Dowager was honored as Grand Empress Dowager, Kangxi as Retired Emperor, and his biological mother, Empress Hesheli, as Empress Dowager.

The Minister of Rites bowed respectfully and said, "Your Majesty, now that the new dynasty has just been established, everything is new and auspicious. According to custom, we should quickly draft a new and auspicious reign title! This not only affects the fortunes of the nation, but also demonstrates the prosperity and well-being of our dynasty. I beg Your Majesty to make the final decision on this matter of great importance."

Cheng Hu slowly said, "I need to think about this matter carefully and am not in a hurry to make a decision. Well... apart from this, is there any other important matter that you need to report to me?" His voice was low and magnetic, revealing a calmness and majesty.

The Minister of Rites bowed slightly and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, the new dynasty has just been established, and much remains to be done. As the ruler of a nation, Your Majesty shoulders the well-being and hopes of all people. In my opinion, now is the time to extend your grace to your brothers and sisters. Doing so will not only demonstrate Your Majesty's benevolence and kindness, but will also strengthen the ties of kinship within the royal family, uniting the entire family to contribute to the prosperity of the new dynasty!"

Cheng Hu: "It is only right to show favor to my brothers and sisters. I will issue an imperial decree immediately after the court session."

After the court was dismissed, the Yangxin Palace

Chenghu issued an imperial decree to grant favors to all his brothers. The second prince Yinzhen was given the title of Heshuo Zhi Prince, the fourth prince Yinzhi was given the title of Heshuo Cheng Prince, the sixth prince Yinqi was given the title of Heshuo Heng Prince, the eighth prince Yinyou was given the title of Heshuo Chun Prince, the ninth prince Yinsi was given the title of Heshuo Lian Prince, the twelfth prince Yinzhen was given the title of Heshuo Zhuang Prince, the thirteenth prince Yinzhen was given the title of Heshuo Lu Prince, and the fifteenth prince Yinzhen was given the title of Duolo Xun. The imperial decrees from the Beile were issued one after another from the Yangxin Palace.

The continuous graces shocked the entire court, asking, "What does His Majesty mean? He hasn't even granted grace to his brothers who share the same mother, but he's granting grace to his brothers who share the same mother first?"

Chenghu personally wrote an imperial edict, conferring upon the Third Prince Yinreng the title of Heshuo Prince Li, the Fifth Prince Yinzhen the title of Heshuo Prince Yong, the Seventh Prince Yinqi the title of Heshuo Prince Rui, the Tenth Prince Yin'er the title of Heshuo Prince Ke, the Eleventh Prince Yin'e the title of Heshuo Prince Dun, and the Fourteenth Prince Yinxiang the title of Heshuo Prince Yi. They were also granted the title of Iron Hat Prince, a hereditary title. The Second Princess Rongxian, the Third Princess Duanjing, the Fifth Princess Kejing, the Sixth Princess Chunxun, and the Seventh Princess Wenke. The Eighth Princess Xujing and the Ninth Princess Dunke were both promoted from Heshuo Princess to Gulun Princess, given the title of Chang Princess and honored as Gulun Chang Princess. The First Princess Chunxi was promoted from Gulun Princess to Gulun Chang Princess. The Fourth Princess Galudai was promoted to Gulun Hejing Chang Princess.

As these imperial edicts were issued from the Yangxin Palace, the ministers were shocked: "Your Majesty is so generous! He directly granted the title of Iron Hat King to brothers who share the same father and mother."

Prince Li's Palace

Yinreng respectfully took the imperial edict, rolled it up carefully, and handed it to Xu Wei beside him, and solemnly instructed: "Xu Wei, this imperial edict is about important matters, you must keep it carefully.

Xu Wei quickly took the imperial edict with both hands and bowed, saying, "Don't worry, Your Highness. I will keep this imperial edict properly and will not slack off in the slightest." After saying that, he turned around and left with the imperial edict in his hands.

Yinreng straightened his clothes and walked towards the palace.

Outside the Hall of Mental Cultivation

Yinreng walked towards the Yangxin Palace with a smile on his face and asked softly, "He Zhu, I wonder if my elder brother is here?

He Zhu bowed slightly and said respectfully to Yinreng in front of him, "Your Highness, the Emperor is very busy right now!

Yinreng's lips curled slightly as he whispered, "As long as my elder brother is here, it's all right." He then walked past the person in front of him without glancing sideways, his steps firm and swift as a glance towards the palace entrance. He reached out and gave a gentle push, and the heavy door slowly swung open with a slight creak. Then, without hesitation, he stepped over the threshold and disappeared behind it in an instant.

Entering the hall, Yinreng saw his elder brother at a glance. A bright smile immediately broke out on his face, and his voice unconsciously became gentle: "Brother~" This call was full of intimacy and dependence, as if there were only the two of them left in the whole world.

Chenghu looked up and saw his beloved brother: "Why is Baocheng here?"

Yinreng walked up to Chenghu, pulled his sleeve and said coquettishly, "You came here because you missed me. I don't want to see Baocheng.

Chenghu smiled dotingly, "How could that be? I'm naturally very happy to see you." Then he pulled Yinreng to sit down with him.

Yinreng leaned on Chenghu's shoulder and whispered, "I'm afraid the court will be talking about my brother's favor this time." Chenghu waved his hand nonchalantly, "Why should I care about what others say when I do things? I just want my brothers and sisters to be happy and prosperous."

"But brother, you are so partial to us brothers from the same mother. Aren't you afraid that it will cause dissatisfaction among other brothers?" There was a hint of worry in Yinreng's eyes.

Chenghu stroked Yinreng's hair gently. "I believe my brothers are all sensible people. Besides, I show favor to everyone, but I am more generous to you. After all, we have a deep friendship since childhood."

At this time, the eunuch came in to serve tea. Chenghu picked up the teacup and took a sip. "Baocheng, as long as you and I are united, the government will be stable and the people will be happy. Then I will be at ease."

Yinreng nodded heavily and said, "Don't worry, brother. Baocheng will definitely assist you with all his strength." The two smiled at each other, and that smile was full of trust and affection between brothers.