Rebirth of His Royal Highness Prince Chenghu

Kangxi narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze fell on his tall and handsome eldest son, and said slowly: "If you want to see your younger brother, go to the next room by yourself, but remember not to make loud noises, so as not to disturb your Empress Dowager's rest. She has just given birth and is still very weak. She needs quiet recuperation. As brothers, you should be sensible and don't let me down!" After that, he waved his hand gently, indicating to his eldest sons that they could leave.

Chenghu bowed respectfully and said, "Your son will follow the teachings of the emperor." Then he slowly retreated with his brothers.

When they walked out of the door, Prince Zhi Yinzhi muttered softly: "Huh, it's just another person vying for favor." Chenghu frowned slightly when he heard this and scolded: "Second brother, be careful with your words, this is our brother." Everyone came to the next room and saw the baby in the cradle with a rosy face. An inexplicable emotion surged in Chenghu's heart, including love for the new life and a hint of worry. He knew very well that the days to come in this palace would not be peaceful. Yinzhi just glanced at her indifferently, turned around and wanted to leave. At this time, the wet nurse accidentally touched Yinzhi, and he immediately became furious: "Bitch, how dare you offend me."

Chenghu glared at Prince Zhi with an angry face. His originally clear and bright eyes seemed to be burning with rage at this moment: "Prince Zhi, can you speak a little more quietly! Didn't you hear the Emperor say that the Empress Dowager was resting? It's so disrespectful to make such a loud noise! ​​If you don't want to stay here quietly, then get out of here right now! Don't disturb the Empress Dowager's rest anymore!" His voice was low and majestic, with an unquestionable momentum, which made people shudder.

Yinzhen's face paled and bruised at Chenghu's scolding, but he dared not do it again. Though he was filled with resentment, he could only lower his voice and snarl, "Your Majesty, don't regret defending this little brat today." Chenghu didn't bother to pay attention to him. He turned to look at his infant brother, his eyes growing softer.

The other princes looked at each other in confusion, and the atmosphere was a little awkward. At this time, Prince Li Yinreng stepped forward to smooth things over: "Brother, don't be angry. We are all brothers, so it's better to be harmonious." After hearing this, Chenghu's expression softened a little.

Yinzhen swept his eyes over the crowd calmly, then slowly said: "Seventh, Tenth, Eleventh and Fourteenth, please stay for a moment. I happen to have something to discuss with my royal brother. The rest of you brothers, please go back to the palace first, and don't disturb the Empress Dowager's rest too much." His voice was not loud, but it carried an unquestionable majesty, which made everyone present dare not raise any objection.

After the seventh, tenth, eleventh and fourteenth brothers stayed, Chenghu looked at Yinzhen and asked, "Fifth brother, what's the matter?" Yinzhen stepped forward and whispered, "Big brother, these fifteenth and sixteenth brothers have just been born, and I'm afraid that many people have been secretly coveting them. Second brother's actions today have revealed his edge, and we need to protect the younger brothers." Chenghu nodded in agreement.

At this time, Kangxi, who was in the house, heard the noise outside and sighed secretly.

Chenghu said softly, "Fifth brother, what you said is absolutely right. Then, what do you think we should do?" Yinzhen pondered for a moment and said, "Brother, you can arrange for trusted secret guards to guard here, and instruct the palace maids and eunuchs to take good care of it. Just declare to the outside world that everything is normal, and don't let anyone see that we are on guard." Chenghu nodded in agreement.

Meanwhile, Kangxi approached Qingyao, looking slightly weary. Qingyao opened her eyes slightly and softly asked, "My dear, are the children all right?" Kangxi held her hand and soothed her, "They're all right, it's just that the second child is a little impatient." Qingyao sighed softly, "I hope there won't be any rifts between the brothers."

Kangxi narrowed his eyes slightly, with a trace of calmness in his eyes, and said slowly: "Don't worry, my dear. Chenghu, the third, fifth, seventh and the naughty fourteenth, plus the two delicate little guys in front of us, they are all brothers from the same mother! As the saying goes, blood is thicker than water, and brothers love each other deeply. No matter what difficulties and obstacles we encounter, we will never abandon each other. We will definitely support each other and be safe. I guarantee in the name of the Son of Heaven that I will never say nothing false." As he spoke, he gently patted the hand of the person next to him to comfort him.

A few days later, rumors began to spread in Changchun Garden, claiming that the births of the fifteenth and sixteenth princes were marked by auspicious signs, a sign of great fortune and the promise of great blessings in the future. This news spread like wildfire, and Chenghu knew that someone must be behind this, their motives obvious.

Chenghu, Yinzhen, and the others conferred and decided to exploit the situation. They deliberately spread rumors about the extraordinary qualities of the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Princes and strengthened security. Upon hearing this, those with ulterior motives could no longer restrain themselves and launched attacks. However, each attempt was thwarted by the well-prepared secret guards.

As time went on, Kangxi became aware of something amiss. He quietly cooperated with his sons' plans while secretly investigating the masterminds. Eventually, he uncovered several concubines and their families who were attempting to profit from the princes' vying for favor. Kangxi severely punished these individuals, and peace soon settled in the harem.

The Fifteenth and Sixteenth Princes thrived under their older brothers' protection. The brothers became even more united after this incident, and Chenghu, looking at his younger brothers, felt deeply gratified. From then on, the inner court of the imperial palace became less filled with intrigue and more filled with the warmth of brotherly love and respect.