Just after the father and son finished their discussion, Concubine De walked in.

"My concubine pays your respects to the Emperor."

Empress Defei knelt down to pay her respects, and when she stood up she took a look. She had not seen her son for several days.

The three of them ate for a while, and Kangxi said, "I still have things to deal with. Fourth brother, you haven't been to the palace for a long time recently. Stay with your mother in the palace for a while before leaving."

Yinzhen quickly said yes.

Only after Emperor Kangxi left did Yinzhen get a chance to breathe a sigh of relief.

So many things happened in the past few days that he had no time to react.

When he had some free time, he remembered that Yixiu was still sick.

He wanted to find someone to ask about the situation, but he didn't want to find Rouze at all. After all, the conflict between the sisters was serious.

So Yinzhen decided to ask Concubine De.

After all, Yixiu is his wife, and Defei will definitely pay attention to her situation.

"Mother, how is Yixiu now?"

When Defei heard Yinzhen ask this, her eyebrows raised.

"You've been back for a few days, and you don't know her situation?"

After blaming her son, Defei then remembered that the people in the capital had been scolding Yinzhen harshly in recent days and he had never returned to the palace.

A trace of guilt appeared on Yinzhen's face.

When he came back, he kept thinking about this matter and how to deal with those rumors.

He also asked Yixiu a few questions, but after learning that her illness was not serious and she just needed to rest, he didn't take it too seriously anymore.

Thinking about it now, he really did go too far in this matter.

De Fei said: "This time the emperor was able to clear your name, thanks to Yi Xiu."

Yinzhen was a little confused.

Defei told Yinzhen the whole thing in detail.

Although Li Rongbao came back and told Emperor Kangxi that it was Yinzhen who found out, Defei knew that Yixiu must have been involved.

After all, Yixiu had told her her plan before leaving, which was to ask Li Rongbao for help after she arrived.

Li Rongbao was Yinzhen's study partner, and their interests were closely related, so he would naturally help her.

So, when Li Rongbao said that it was Yinzhen who did it, she knew that it must be Yixiu who found out the truth, but Yinzhen was eager to save his brother, so he went there too.

Defei was really relieved in her heart. The brothers were friendly and respectful to each other. This was the scene she wanted to see most.

As for her feeling that Yixiu was more powerful, Defei said that was normal. She knew her son well, and in terms of strategy, he really couldn't beat Yixiu now.

Yinzhen was deeply moved when he learned that Yixiu went to Tongcheng overnight to save him.

The woman had lived in the sky since she was a child and had never had any contact with the outside world. Although Yixiu had more knowledge and scheming than other women, it took great courage for her to go to Tongcheng alone. She rushed over without any hesitation.

With the hint of guilt just now as a backdrop, he was even more moved at this moment.

"Mother, I was negligent this time. Yixiu treats me like this, I will never let her down in the future."

Concubine De nodded and said, "Send someone to pick her up. She only brought a maid with her when she left. That was just a temporary solution. She will definitely not be in danger when she returns."

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Concubine Yi could no longer sleep peacefully.

The road she had painstakingly paved for Yinzhen collapsed before he had even taken two steps, even faster than the dam in Tongcheng collapsed.

Just a few days after being crowned king, he was demoted to the lowest position again and only barely managed to keep the title of Beile.

It’s all Concubine De’s fault!

Although Defei was not as favored as her, all her children were promising.

Princess Wenxian was the most beloved daughter of Emperor Kangxi.

Yinzhen was a strong contender for the throne. Fourteenth Prince was an excellent martial artist and was wholeheartedly trying to help Yinzhen.

Thinking that Fourteen had taken over the affairs of Tongcheng now, she felt so uncomfortable.

If Fourteenth Prince had made achievements, all the things Yinzhen had done in the early days would have been in vain.

It can also give Yinzhen another helper.

If only there weren't fourteen.

If something happened to Fourteenth Prince in Tongcheng, he would not have been able to help Yinzhen.

There is still some evidence that has not been found in this matter.

Dealing with Fourteen in advance can also cut this matter off.

In the past, Concubine Yi had never wanted Yinzhen to seize the throne, because she knew that her son was not as capable as his other brothers in all aspects.

But now his other brothers have committed suicide.

She saw the hope of Yinzhen ascending the throne, so how could she bear to give it up?

Assassinate Fourteen!

Tell him to stay in Tongcheng and not come back!

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After Yinzhen left, the fourteenth prince Yinzhen officially took over Tongcheng.

The first thing Yinzhen did after taking over was to clarify that the collapse of the dam was not caused by Yinzhen's corruption, but by Prince Ya. Moreover, Yin'er's prince title has been stripped and he has received the punishment he deserves.

The people later realized that Prince Yong had done nothing wrong.

As for the difference between Beile and Prince, many ordinary people may not have any idea about it. They were very moved to know that the emperor made the decision for them and even dealt with his own son.

Yixiu sorted out the last bit of evidence and said, "I will leave after I finish sorting out the evidence. You will be the only one here."

Yinzhen thought for a moment and said, "You came here in a hurry this time. Now the flood in Tongcheng is basically under control and the rain has stopped. Next, we just need to repair the dam. Why don't you stay for a few days before leaving? It's rare to leave the capital, so you can experience the local customs and culture of another place."

Yixiu felt a little hesitant after listening to Yinzhen's advice.

Yinzhen saw Yixiu's hesitation and said with a smile, "It's only been two days. The civilians told me that there is a mountain with nice scenery nearby. Brother Fu, do you really not want to go and see it?"

Yixiu was not worried about Yinzhen.

She came here to help and also to prepare for Honghui's future throne.

Yinzhen said, "Fourth sister-in-law, the situation on Fourth Brother's side has gradually stabilized. You can stay here for a few days without any worries."

Yixiu nodded gently, "I'm sorry to bother you these few days, brother Shi."

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This rainstorm and flood mainly submerged farmland in low-lying areas. The city recovered quickly and everyone returned to normal life after the water receded.

Only in front of the imperial court's disaster relief point were there queues.

"I'm afraid the disaster relief will have to last until next year's spring ploughing season, but the affected area is relatively small and we can still support it. The main thing is to repair the dams."

The two men stopped in front of a small stall.

It is a small stall that makes clay figurines.

The clay figurines were lifelike, bright and lively.

Yinzhen asked her, "What do you want to make?"

Yixiu will be going back to the capital soon, and she can’t take this thing with her even if she pinches it.

The boss said to Yinzhen, "Sir, please make one for Madam. I can also make it according to your appearance."

When they heard the boss's address, Yixiu and Yinzhen were both stunned.

Yixiu asked himself if he played the role of the man very well, how come the boss could see through it at first sight?

The boss seemed to see their confusion and explained with a smile: "If it were two men, they would definitely not stop in front of the clay figurine stall. Generally, the people who come to make clay figurines are couples or children."

Yixiu wanted to explain, but after thinking it over, she decided there was no point and just agreed with her boss's opinion.

Yinzhen was secretly delighted, as if he and Yixiu were really husband and wife.

"Then you can make two according to our style. If you make them well, I will give you extra money."

The boss was very happy, because this was a big customer with generous spending. It seemed that his expectations were correct.

The boss quickly made two clay figures. The one he made was made in the image of Yixiu, and he carefully made a set of women's clothes for her.

Yinzhen held the clay figure happily.

"Fourth sister-in-law, it's really beautiful."

Fourth sister-in-law? The boss looked at the two of them in shock, then lowered his head silently.

He seemed to have heard some incredible gossip.

After Yinzhen gave the boss a tip, they left.

He looked at the clay figure again and again.

I just think the boss has great skills and they really made them look like a pair.

Yinzhen reluctantly gave the woman who looked like Yixiu to her, and then put his own thing in his arms.

"Brother Fu, you must keep this, it's a specialty of Tongcheng."

Yixiu smiled and put it in her arms.

Suddenly, Yinzhen seemed to remember something and said, "Fourth sister-in-law, I heard there is a temple near Tongcheng. It is said to be very effective. Should we go and take a look?"

Yi Xiu said: "Then let's go and take a look."

The temple is not very close to Tongcheng, and you have to walk a mountain road in between.

However, because the temple is usually very popular, the path has been trampled out by people. It just rained a while ago and the road has become difficult to walk on.

The two of them took Ran Dong with them and rented a carriage to go there.

The forests on the road were quiet, with only birds singing.

It is already autumn and the weather is a bit cold, but the colorful forests create a unique scenery.

Ran Dong is usually a steady person and seldom comes to places like this for fun, so today he had a rare moment of relaxation.

"When I get back, I will definitely have a good talk with Jianqiu and the others to make them jealous."

"Jianqiu will definitely not be envious, but Xiuxia will probably be envious to the point of going crazy."

The carriage slowly drove along the mountain road and finally arrived at the temple.

Although the temple has gone through wind and rain, it is still solemn and exudes an ancient atmosphere.

The three of them walked into the temple, where incense was curling up and pilgrims came to pray in an endless stream.

Yixiu and Yinzhen came to the main hall under the guidance of a young monk.

Yixiu knelt devoutly in front of the Buddha statue, praying silently in her heart that the Buddha would bless Honghui.

Because of Honghui’s death in her previous life, she no longer believed in gods and Buddhas.

But now that she had a chance to start over, she began to believe it.

Yinzhen stood aside and looked at Yixiu, feeling calm.

After the prayers, the monks of the temple invited them to stay overnight.

Yixiu refused.

Tomorrow morning, she will set off for Beijing.

She should go back and rest now so that she can get up early and continue her journey tomorrow.

It was already getting late on the way back, but we just had to get out of the mountain before the sun set.

Yinzhen breathed a sigh of relief.

Although he took Yixiu out to play these days, he was always nervous.

They disrupted Laojiu's arrangements, so how could Laojiu let it go?

He has been on guard against Lao Jiu's cruel attack on them.

Now at the last moment, Lao Jiu didn't take any action. Given Lao Jiu's character, he would definitely not take action again.

Even if he took action, he was capable of handling it without involving Yixiu.

Yinzhen never thought that there was a possibility that Concubine Yi might take action.

Halfway through the journey, they suddenly heard a horse neighing and their carriage came to a sudden stop.

Yixiu didn't sit firmly and threw herself into Yinzhen's arms.

Yinzhen subconsciously hugged Yixiu, and just as he was about to ask the coachman, an arrow covered in blood was nailed to the carriage.

There was no need to think too much, the driver must have met with an accident.

"The target is me, you guys hide well."

As he said this, Yinzhen rushed out of the carriage.

Ran Dong protected Yi Xiu, "Fu Jin, I won't let anything happen to you."

"Don't talk, hide."

Although Yixiu has a good brain, he has no fighting ability.

She knew clearly that she and Ran Dong should just hide for now. Going out would only cause trouble for Yinzhen.

Suddenly, a man rushed into the carriage.

The blood on his body was spilled on the carriage.

He is not dead yet, and when he sees someone here, he will shout out.

Yixiu grabbed Randong’s hand.

"go!"

Yixiu quickly pulled her out of the carriage.

She caught a glimpse of a dark shadow out of the corner of her eye, and then rolled on the ground holding Ran Dong.

A knife stuck in the ground.

Ran Dong was still in shock and stood in front of Yi Xiu.

"Go, go quickly!" Yinzhen shouted at the top of his lungs.

Yixiu stumbled into the woods with Randong.

Those people were not targeting Yixiu, so they did not chase after them when they saw them running away.

Yixiu and Randong didn't know the direction, so they didn't run too deep.

She paused. "Let's wait."

After a long time, Yixiu felt that it was about time, so he took Randong and walked out along the same way they came.

"Sir!" Ran Dong's voice trembled, "Is that man the Fourteenth Master!?"

Yixiu took a closer look.

"Yes Yes!"

Yixiu walked over quickly to check on Yinzhen's condition.

"Alive, but injured."

Yi Xiu quickly ordered, "I don't know if there are any more pursuers, let's take him away quickly."

Two people struggled to help Yinzhen up. He must have been stabbed in the chest.

The clothes were soaked with blood.

After just one step, the blood began to seep out.

Yixiu's heart skipped a beat.

"You can't leave for now. You have to stop the bleeding first."

"Now you and I can't move him, I have to find a way to get the horse back."

Ran Dong asked anxiously, "I wonder if those pursuers outside have left?"

Yi Xiu said: "Whether you leave or not, you have to go and take a look. You stay here to guard the Fourteenth Master, and I will go and take a look."

"Fujin, I'll go."

"The person who assassinated you might recognize you. Besides, if the Fourteenth Master wakes up in the middle of the night, he will be anxious if he can't see Fu Jin."

Yixiu knew that now was not the time to be hypocritical and shirk responsibility, "Then go quickly and be careful."

Yixiu couldn't move Yinzhen by herself, and now that Randong was not here, she could only pray that those people would not come.

She planned to take care of Yinzhen's injuries first.

Fortunately, she knew some pharmacology and how to treat injuries.

She didn't care about the differences between men and women and carefully undressed Yinzhen.

His wounds were bloody and still oozing blood, which was a shocking sight.

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To make it more convenient for those who are listening to the book, the Fourth Brother and the Fourteenth Brother will appear at the same time and be addressed as Yinzhen and the Fourteenth Brother.

When Yixiu and Shisi appear at the same time, they are called Yixiu and Yinzhen.

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