Rebirth of His Royal Highness Prince Chenghu

Qingyao asked softly, "Your Majesty, are you willing to agree to my request?"

Kangxi asked, "You were raising him well yourself, why did you let me take him away to raise him?"

Qingyao replied, "Tuantuan is a prince, and the age for enlightenment is four or five. Your Majesty, wouldn't it be appropriate for you to give him enlightenment? But I still have Yuanyuan to take care of, so I beg Your Majesty to take him away for the time being and educate him. Return him to me when Yuanyuan is a little older."

Kangxi: "Since Chenghu has reached the age of enlightenment, then the time is right to bring the second prince back. Together with Chunxi, the three of them should go to the Shangshufang to study."

Qingyao: "Your Majesty's instructions are well-remembered. I am only responsible for taking care of the children's food and clothing. The responsibility of educating them will naturally fall to you, Your Majesty."

Kangxi: "You are so cunning. In that case, let Chenghu study in the Shangshufang and live in the prince's residence."

Qingyao: "Your Majesty, is it time for the selection?"

Kangxi: "As you say, let's select the girls. My dear, I leave everything to you."

Qingyao: "So, Your Majesty, how many beauties does your majesty plan to include in your harem this time?"

Kangxi: "At least ten people."

Qingyao: "I already know what's going on."

Kangxi: "My dear, don't worry about these things for now. Take good care of your body and recuperate after your childbirth. The selection of concubines is complicated, so I will let the Ministry of Revenue prepare them."

Qingyao said softly, "Okay, Your Majesty. The Ministry of Revenue is ready, we just need to send someone to inform them."

Kangxi said slowly, "Next year will be the year for the selection of women from the bannermen class. You don't need to worry about this matter; the Imperial Household Department will take care of it."

Qingyao asked softly, "My dear, do you have anyone you can use? Could you lend them to me?"

Kangxi asked with concern: "My dear, is there anything you need? I can do my best to satisfy you."

Qingyao said solemnly, "Master, I found some problems with the account books submitted by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. I would like to borrow some people to investigate outside the palace."

Kangxi immediately said, "I'll ask Liang Jiugong to arrange for someone to investigate."

Qingyao whispered softly, "Master, I'm thinking about the ingredients of our palace meals. Looking at the records in the account book, there seems to be some discrepancies. In order to avoid wasting money, I want someone to check outside the palace. After all, Master must have spent a lot of money in the previous dynasty."

Kangxi nodded and said seriously, "Okay, I understand. I will have someone investigate thoroughly and present the evidence to you."

Qingyao said gratefully, "Then I'll trouble you to take care of it."

Kangxi patted her hand gently and said softly, "My dear, take good care of yourself during the confinement period. I will take care of the rest."

Qingyao opened her red lips and ordered, "Chunyu, you must go to the Yanxi Palace immediately and make sure they arrange a comfortable residence for the Second Prince." Chunyu replied respectfully, "Yes, Your Majesty."

Yanxi Palace

Xia Qing hurried over to report: "Concubine, the Empress's palace has arrived and said they want to bring the Second Prince back."

Concubine Nara was extremely surprised: "Really? My Baoqing is coming back?"

Xia Qing replied affirmatively: "It is absolutely true. The Queen herself sent someone to inform us."

Concubine Nara decisively ordered: "Xia Qing, go and tidy up the side hall immediately and let the Second Prince move in."

Xia Qing responded respectfully: "Yes, Concubine, I will carry out the order immediately."

Three days later, the Cining Palace

The Empress Dowager gazed deeply at her great-grandson, who had grown much taller, her heart filled with joy.

Baoqing: "Baoqing pays respects to Wuku Mama and Huang Mama."

The Empress Dowager gently stroked his head lovingly: "Good boy, get up quickly. Su Ma, go get some beef jerky and snacks for Baoqing."

Su Malagu: "I understand, Gege, I'll go right away."

Qianqing Palace

Liang Jiugong reported to Kangxi: "Your Majesty, the Second Prince has returned to the palace and is currently in the Cining Palace."

Kangxi smiled and nodded gently: "I understand, Liang Jiugong, go and bring the eldest prince here. I want to take him to the Cining Palace."

Liang Jiugong responded respectfully, "Yes," and then quickly walked to the side hall to bring the eldest prince.

Chenghu saw Kangxi and a happy smile appeared on his face: "Father."

Kangxi took Chenghu's hand and walked towards the Cining Palace: "Let's go, let's go see my brother together."

Chenghu asked curiously, "Yuanyuan?"

Kangxi gently told Chenghu: "No, it's your younger brother Baoqing."

Chenghu said curiously, "Oh, brother."

Kangxi nodded and smiled, "Okay, let's go see my brother." Then he gently picked up Chenghu, walked out of the Qianqing Palace, and headed towards the Cining Palace.

Chenghu asked in a confused tone, "Father, why is my brother in the Cining Palace?"

Kangxi sighed and told Chenghu the whole story to answer his doubts.

Cheng Hu was a little sad after hearing this: "Will I still be able to play with my brother in the future?"

Kangxi: "Of course, my brother has grown up, so I won't leave. I will study with you in the future."

Cining Palace

"The emperor has arrived, and the eldest prince has arrived!" Su Malagu personally lifted the curtain. Baoqing felt his eyes light up and saw two figures, one big and one small, walking towards him.

The Empress Dowager introduced them with great joy: "Baoqing, this is your father and elder brother Chenghu."

Kangxi joyfully shook his hand and asked with concern, "Have you just arrived? Are you hungry?"

Baoqing answered each question respectfully.

The Empress Dowager looked at them with a loving look in her eyes: "Chenghu, go play with your brother. Tuantuan, you have to take good care of your brother."

Baoqing asked tentatively, "Tuan Tuan?"

Chenghu immediately retorted: "You can't call him Tuan Tuan, you have to call him brother." He said seriously.

Baoqing had no choice but to change his words: "Brother, why can you stay in the palace, I can stay in the palace, but I can't?"

Cheng Hu pondered for a moment and then replied, "Well... because my brother and I have our mother's protection."

Baoqing was puzzled: "But I also have a mother, why can I only live outside the palace?"