In the study, candlelight flickered as Kangxi sat around a table with the eldest, third, fifth, thirteenth and fourteenth princes who had just returned from abroad. Kangxi had a pensive look on his face, and the teacup in his hand was gently turning.

"Everyone, there is news coming from the capital recently." Kangxi's voice broke the silence in the study, "Mingzhu is seriously ill and may not have much time left."

As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere in the study room suddenly became solemn. The eldest prince and others showed surprise on their faces. They did not expect that the once powerful Lord Mingzhu would end up in such a situation.

"Mingzhu... ever since he was punished by me for taking bribes, he resigned and went home, and has never been involved in government affairs since then." Kangxi said slowly, with a hint of complex emotions flashing in his eyes, "But after all, he has followed me for many years, and he can be considered an old minister in the court."

The eldest prince Yinzhi bowed and said, "Father, although Mingzhu made a mistake, I am willing to go and visit him in consideration of his past contributions."

Kangxi nodded, with a hint of deep meaning in his eyes: "Yinzhi, after you deal with the White Lotus Sect, please return to Beijing and visit Mingzhu for me. In addition, I also want to know whether he still has any contact with people in the court after he resigned."

The eldest prince accepted the order and said, "Yes, Father Emperor, I will follow your orders."

After the conversation in the study ended, everyone left the study. The fourth prince Yinzhen looked at the thirteenth and fourteenth princes, and remembered their heroic act of rescuing Honghui, and his heart was filled with gratitude.

"Thirteenth brother, Fourteenth brother, you have made an invaluable contribution to the rescue of Honghui this time." Yinzhen stepped forward and said sincerely.

The Thirteenth Prince Yinxiang and the Fourteenth Prince Yinzhen humbly waved their hands and said, "Thank you, Fourth Brother. We are just doing what we should do."

Yinqi smiled and said, "No matter what, I want to thank you very much. Why don't you come to my courtyard for dinner tonight and celebrate together?"

Upon hearing this, the third prince Yinzhi came over immediately and asked, "Do I have a share, too?"

Yinzhen laughed: "Of course, we are all brothers, how can we leave out third brother?"

At this time, the fifth prince Yinqi also came over and said, "If that's the case, then I'll join in. It will be more lively if we all come together."

So, the group went to Yinqi's courtyard with laughter and joy, ready to enjoy a sumptuous dinner. In addition to the solemnity and solemnity of the palace, the brotherhood and warmth between them were also displayed at this moment.

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In a quiet room in the mansion, Yi Ya was leisurely sipping tea. The chirping of birds and the fragrance of flowers outside the window made her feel more peaceful. Bai Zhi walked into the room quietly, holding an exquisite porcelain plate with a few freshly picked flowers on it.

Bai Zhi placed the porcelain plate on the tea table beside Yi Ya and said softly, "Fu Jin, I just heard some noise in the mansion. It turned out that the Fourth Master Yin Zhen hosted a banquet for the princes."

Yi Ya smiled slightly and nodded, but in her heart she was thinking about how Hong Hui was rescued. She put down her teacup, a trace of gratitude flashed in her eyes: "Bai Zhi, this time the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Princes helped a lot, I am very grateful."

Seeing this, Bai Zhi said softly, "Fujin is kind-hearted, and the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Princes must also be grateful people."

Yi Ya stood up, thought for a moment and said, "Please ask Aunt Su to come over. I have something to tell her."

Soon, Nanny Su walked in quickly, bowed to Yi Ya, and asked respectfully, "What do you want, Fu Jin?"

Yi Ya walked to the window, looked out at the lush garden, and said softly, "Madam Su, I heard that Yinzhen is holding a banquet in the mansion. I want to send some food to the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Princes as a token of my gratitude."

Nanny Su immediately responded, "Don't worry, Fu Jin, I'll prepare it right away. Among the recipes that Master Fucun sent, there are some quite novel ones that are perfect for an occasion like this."

Yi Ya turned around and nodded with satisfaction: "Very good, then I'll trouble Aunt Su. Remember to make some flavors they like so that they can feel our sincerity."

Nanny Su smiled slightly, bowed and said, "Don't worry, Fu Jin, I will definitely handle this matter properly."

After saying that, Nanny Su turned and left the room. Yi Ya stood by the window, looking at Nanny Su's departing back, her heart full of anticipation.

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