Secrets of Yuqing Palace

After Hongxi's first birthday ceremony, the Qing Dynasty was more stable because the border areas were pacified.

Kangxi specially sent officials to offer sacrifices to heaven and earth, ancestral temples, emperors' tombs, and the ancient sage Confucius.

In September, an imperial decree was issued, setting the date for the wedding of the eighth prince Yinsi and Guo Luoluo in June of the following year.

Let the people from the Ministry of Rites and the Imperial Household Department prepare for the Eighth Prince's wedding.

And arrangements were made for the ninety-two princes to leave the palace and set up their own residences.

After Kangxi issued the decree for the two princes to move out of the palace and build their own residences, Niuhulu Faka immediately submitted a memorial to Kangxi.

Because he was worried about his nephew, he asked for permission to go to the Tenth Prince's house and serve as the chief secretary.

(The Chief Secretary, rank of the third rank. Posted in the Prince's Palace, the Duke's Palace, and assigned to the Crown Prince and the eldest son; in charge of the government orders in the general government, leading the staff to carry out government affairs.)

Although Yin'e did not have a title yet, Kangxi saw that Fakha cared about Yin'e and took the initiative to request the appointment. In addition, he was relieved that Yin'e had his uncle to take care of him, so he agreed to Fakha's request.

(Historically, Nianhulu Yinde was the chief official of the Prince of Dun, the tenth son of Kangxi. However, Yinde inherited the title of Duke, so Chengzi arranged for Faka to be the chief official of Yin'e. After all, the uncle loves his nephew, which is reasonable!)

In October, the emperor ordered the royal family and Manchu Confucian scholars to take part in the provincial and metropolitan examinations.

Wanyu's younger brother Shi Mujin is one of the students taking the exam.

Wanyu immediately sent a lot of warm and filling food to Guaerjia's house.

Especially the instant noodles that were developed at the beginning are now the first choice among all the students taking the exam.

When the weather is cold, your hands are so frozen that you don’t even have the strength to hold a pen. Who doesn’t want to eat a hot meal?

As his brother-in-law, Yinreng also sent back some of the better test papers from previous years so that his brother-in-law could learn more from the experience of his predecessors.

The result was very satisfactory. Shi Mujin not only passed the test, but also ranked among the top.

On the third day of November, Princess Kejing got married.

The ninth prince Yinzhen is the closest sibling to Princess Kejing, both in terms of maternal and paternal bloodlines.

So when Princess Kejing was sent to Mongolia to marry, Yinzhen asked Khan Ama for permission to go with him. With Yinreng speaking in his favor, Kangxi agreed.

Wanyu stood on the city wall, watching the wedding procession going away. She heard the crying of Concubine Guo beside her, and the whispered comfort of Concubine Yi. She was glad that her Feng Sheng'e was a little prince.

Recently, when Yinreng was accompanying Khan Ama to review memorials in the Qianqing Palace, he noticed something unusual.

Especially when I think about how Khan Ama has been scolding Soetu in the court recently, and even some censors have been speaking out and making suggestions in the court, revealing various evidences of Soetu's crimes.

Yinreng frowned, "Could it be that Khan Ama is dissatisfied with Soetu?"

Yinreng felt something was wrong!

If Khan Amazhen was dissatisfied with Soetu, he would not directly reinstate him to his post.

His heart tightened, 'Could it be that Soetu did something that displeased Khan Ama?'

He suddenly remembered what he had heard from Daosuo Etu before, what a holy grandson!

Thinking about Khan Ama's subtle jokes and tests on him in recent days, a bad thought flashed through his mind.

Yinreng's face immediately darkened!

He had clearly warned Soetu not to do unnecessary things, but he dared to disobey his orders!

In order to confirm what he was thinking, Yinreng could no longer sit still and went directly to the Qianqing Palace to find Liang Jiugong during Kangxi's lunch break.

"An Da, has Khan Ama not had enough rest recently?"

"Or are you having any troubles?"

"I feel that Khan Ama doesn't look very well these days. I am really worried about his health."

"Originally, I wanted to ask Khan Ama myself, but I was worried that Khan Ama wouldn't want to worry me and would keep silent."

"So I have no choice but to trouble An Da."

Looking at the Crown Prince's face full of worry and sincerity, Liang Jiugong thought of the recent memorials submitted by His Majesty and did not choose to tell the truth.

After all, his master is the emperor, not the prince.

[I'm sorry, Your Highness, I can't reveal this information to you.]

[After all, this is a matter of great importance to the previous dynasty. Your Majesty intends to conceal it, and I, a servant, cannot disobey.]

Suo Zhongtang was truly too bold and stubborn, submitting petition after petition to the Qianqing Palace.

[Alas~ His Majesty has already kept it in his possession and not released it, but he still has no scruples. No wonder His Majesty is angry.]

Liang Jiugong leaned forward and said carefully, "Perhaps it's because the New Year is approaching and His Majesty has more and more government affairs to deal with, so he hasn't had enough rest."

"Don't worry, Your Highness. The envoy has been checking His Majesty's pulse regularly, and he is in good health."

"As long as you get through this busy period and have a good rest, Your Majesty will recover immediately."

Yinreng got the news he wanted and stopped pestering her.

He gave Liang Jiugong a silver ingot.

"An Da has worked hard to take care of Khan Ama. Please pay more attention to Khan Ama's health in the future."

"If Khan Ama feels unwell, please send the hospital envoy to see him as soon as possible. There is no time to delay."

Liang Jiugong took the silver ingot and accepted it with a smile.

"Hey, don't worry, Your Highness."

After seeing the prince off, Liang Jiugong returned to the Qianqing Palace to continue serving.

After Kangxi finished his lunch break, he stretched out his arms and let the palace servants help him get dressed.

Glancing at him, she asked in a voice devoid of any emotion.

"What does Baocheng want to see you about?"

Liang Jiugong bent his body and said with a smile.

"Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has noticed that Your Majesty has not looked as good as usual lately and is worried about Your Majesty's health, so he asked me about it."

Then he repeated his conversation with the prince to Kangxi one by one. Sure enough, he saw that Kangxi's face had softened and was full of satisfaction, and his tone was also much gentler.

"Baocheng is making too much of a fuss."

Liang Jiugong: "The prince is being filial and worried about His Majesty."

Kangxi: "Baocheng is indeed the most filial son."

Then Kangxi said quietly, "But there are always treacherous people who want to corrupt my Baocheng and alienate the father-son relationship between me and Baocheng."

"Liang Jiugong, how should I deal with this traitor?"

Liang Jiugong was startled, his breathing became lighter, and he answered more carefully.

"The Emperor and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince share a deep bond as father and son. I'm afraid this is only caused by jealousy."

"However, it is precisely because of the deep bond between the Emperor and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince that my schemes will never come true!"

[As for how to deal with this, that was the powerful Suo Zhongtang, and it was not something a eunuch like me could discuss.]

Kangxi was not surprised by Liang Jiugong's answer. He just glanced at him and responded coldly.

"Ah."

After Yinreng left the Qianqing Palace, although his face did not show any expression, he pursed his lips and said nothing, striding towards the Yuqing Palace.

Zhang Xi was worried, knowing that his master was very angry.

[Your Highness, was the Crown Prince bullied in the Qianqing Palace?]

After returning to Yuqing Palace, Yinreng sat in the study with a depressed mood.

"Zhang Xi, check for me!"

Zhang Xi bowed and waited for his master's instructions.

Yinreng continued, "Go check for me. What memorials has Soetu submitted to His Majesty recently?"

There was a cold glint in his eyes, and the anger on his face was about to burst out.

"If you can't find out, send someone directly to Hesheli's house and ask Lord Suo Zhongtang in person what 'good deeds' he has done!"

After Zhang Xi left, Yinreng couldn't help but smash the cup.

it is good!

It’s really great!

I was being careful to act like a good son in front of Khan Ama, acting harmless and lowering Khan Ama's guard and fear, but you were holding me back behind his back!

My plan almost failed.