The years in Prince Yong's mansion were peaceful, but the previous dynasty was turbulent.

At the end of April, Gansu Governor Shi Yide reported to the emperor that Tsewang Arabtan of the Dzungar tribe had invaded Tibet.

When this happened, Emperor Kangxi was furious. "He has evil ambitions, is arrogant and cunning, and has betrayed my kindness. I order General Xi Zhu and Minister of Personnel Fu Ning'an to lead troops to the scene, and the Governor of Gansu to lead troops to rescue as soon as possible. There must be no mistakes!"

The military operations in the Northwest were thus officially announced to begin!

However, perhaps it was because Tsewang Arabtan was too cunning, or perhaps it was because the Qing Dynasty was not lucky enough, the rebellion in Tibet was not quelled until the end of the year.

Kangxi was naturally in a bad mood. To make matters worse, at the beginning of the new year, his legitimate son Yinreng caught a cold and was diagnosed by the imperial physician as "the second prince is suffering from depression and needs to rest and recuperate."

He was so worried that he went to Xian'an Palace several times, but was not let in. However, Yinzhen and his son were let in.

Yes, it was not just Yinzhen who went there, Honghui also went there.

This time, it was Yinreng who specifically wanted to see the fourth brother’s eldest prince!

That day was the sixth day of the first lunar month. Honghui left the study and walked towards the main hall of the Qianqing Palace next door. After reuniting with his father, he went to Xian'an Palace again.

Xian'an Palace is located near Xihuamen. It is in a remote location, sparsely populated, and looks very deserted.

Honghui didn't see many eunuchs and palace maids along the way. Until he entered the Xian'an Gate, he saw a guard every three steps and a patrol every five steps. The huge Xian'an Palace was surrounded by water.

Royal Mafa, do you have to be so exaggerated? No wonder the second uncle is so depressed!

Before he could complain inwardly for long, he stepped into a bedroom and saw the face of his second uncle, who was so thin that his bones were just skin and bones.

I heard that my eldest uncle’s waist has disappeared due to weight gain, but I didn’t expect that my second uncle is so thin. Wow!

"Nephew has met Second Uncle."

Yinreng was originally staring out the window in a daze, but now he turned around and looked over, giving a wry smile: "You guys are here? Please sit down. I don't have anything to offer you, so please bear with me."

Yinzhen touched his nose uncomfortably, and after a pause he replied, "Is my second brother feeling better? The Emperor..."

"Fourth brother, stop talking!" Yinreng's face suddenly fell, and his expressionless face had some of the style of his fourth brother Yinzhen. "Tell him for me that I won't cause trouble for him, and he shouldn't bother me either!"

He had no hope of returning to the position of crown prince in the first place, let alone the possibility of sitting on the throne. His wife and children were taken care of by his fourth brother, so why not just let things go his way for once!

As for why it is impossible for him to sit on the throne, you have to ask your fourth brother and nephew.

Those involved are confused, but those who are watching can see clearly! What did he not understand during the four years of imprisonment in Xian'an Palace? At this moment, he, the deposed prince, was probably the first person in the court to realize the "terrible" nature of his fourth brother and his son!

The reason why they are "terrible" is not because of how cunning they are, but because they are not on the same level as the other princes vying for the throne. The fourth prince and his son have woven one net after another with one merit after another, trapping the emperor's heart and locking it tightly, so that gradually only they, father and son, are left in the emperor's eyes.

Thinking of this, Yinreng felt somewhat gloating - Father Emperor, oh Father Emperor, you claim to be so wise and powerful, but you have unknowingly fallen into a situation where you have to be the fourth son.

The reason is nothing else but that after much investigation, no prince or grandson of the emperor can be compared with the fourth prince and his sons!

This is also the reason why he specifically wanted to meet Honghui, the eldest prince of the fourth family!

"Honghui, come here and talk to Second Uncle about Hongxi and Hongjin."

Honghui walked forward a few steps and sat down respectfully beside the bed. "Both cousins ​​have left the upper study and are now living in the capital. I heard that they are living a comfortable life and have many children. I met cousin Hongxi at the Emperor's place a few days ago. I heard that he just had a fifth prince."

He has no job and is a bald prince. Is this considered a good life? Yinreng sneered inwardly, but he didn't say it out loud!

The Xian'an Palace was filled with the emperor's men, and he didn't want to implicate his two sons, even though those two children had already been implicated by him.

"Okay, Honghui, your two cousins ​​are honest and in a difficult situation. Can you take care of them for my uncle? After all, you and your son are the only ones I can trust!"

These words seemed to have a deeper meaning! Honghui narrowed his eyes slightly, and looked at his second uncle who was half leaning on the couch without leaving any trace, and his eyes met his.

Well, it does have a deeper meaning!

Hong Hui smiled brightly: "Don't worry, Uncle. Cousin Hong Xi and Cousin Hong Jin have known me since childhood. I will take care of them as long as I can."

"Very good! Fourth brother, you have a good son. Second brother is really envious!"

What does that mean? Has my second brother given up the fight for the throne?

Yinzhen was thinking over and over again, but he pretended to be humble: "Brother, you are too kind. Hongxi and Hongjin are also good kids. Why should I envy my younger brother?"

“……” Yinreng smiled but said nothing.

"If there's anything you want to take, I'll bring it to your house for you."

Yinreng pondered for a long time, then said slowly, "Okay, please help me convey a few words. First, tell Fu Jin to rest assured and take care of the house after she recovers. Second, tell Hong Xi and Hong Jin to behave themselves and not make friends with court officials without permission! In addition, I have personally copied fifty volumes of the Ksitigarbha Sutra. If you have time, please go to the tomb of Empress Xiaochengren and burn incense for me."

Yinzhen was a little puzzled: "I have agreed to everything my second brother asked me to do! But why didn't my second brother ask me to do this at the end of last year? It's not good to go out in the first month of the year. If I want to have some free time, I have to wait until the beginning of spring in February."

"I didn't copy enough at first, so there must not be any flaws when offering it to the Empress Dowager! February is February, I'm not in a hurry." In fact, he felt that the Emperor was in the way, so he wanted to offer it alone in front of the Empress Dowager's spirit, and only then entrusted it to his fourth brother after the New Year.

"Don't worry, brother. I will definitely take care of this for you."

Yinreng chuckled, but had no intention of keeping anyone. "Well, it's getting late, you should go back first."

The host had already driven the guests away, so the father and son had no choice but to obey and left Xian'an Palace shoulder to shoulder.

However, they could not leave the palace yet. They had to go to the Qianqing Palace first. After all, when they came, Kangxi had repeatedly warned them, "This is about Yinreng. Report any news immediately!"

As for how Kangxi felt after learning what happened today, there is no need to say more. He finally developed a trace of fatherly heart.

Should Yinreng be released from Xian'an Palace? He can't be kept in prison forever, right? But if that happens, will the next emperor be afraid to suppress Yinreng, the legitimate son who was once appointed as the crown prince?

As for the eldest brother, he is unfilial, but I cannot help being kind to him. Imprisoning him until death is too cruel.

Yinzhi, he was my eldest son whom I had been thinking about for many years and whom I finally established. His quarrel with Yinreng was ultimately due to my indulgence.

On a cold winter night, Kangxi tossed and turned and could not sleep all night!

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