Chapter 453: Yinzhi's Whereabouts
Chapter 453: Yinzhi's Whereabouts
Kangxi had not made up his mind yet. Even though he knew that Zhongcui Palace was the best place, for the sake of Ji Nai, he did not want Yinzhen to live there.
He didn't mention it himself, nor did he let Ji Nai mention it, because once it was said, there would be little room for maneuver.
Yinzhen was a prince, so naturally his safety was the top priority in everything. When things weren't going well elsewhere, why didn't Ji Nai, as a concubine, share Kangxi's worries?
Ji Nai softened her heart. Kangxi was obviously tired, but he still had to hold on. It was really heartbreaking, but for herself and her child, how could she say this?
Chengrui seemed to see the dilemma facing his father and mother, so he said, "Father, hasn't the matter of Yanxi Palace been dealt with yet?"
Yinzhen's whereabouts were indeed a problem, but Kangxi was not going to bring up this matter until he had a better solution. However, he did not expect that he had guarded against Ji Nai but not his eldest son.
Kangxi didn't need to say anything, his reaction was already the best answer.
Cheng Rui smiled and said, "In that case, Yin Zhen will come back with me to the South Third Residence tonight, right?"
Before Kangxi could refuse, he continued, "Chengrui is ten years old now, and he's the eldest brother. He has the responsibility to take good care of his younger brother."
Ji Nai was so anxious that he didn't care that Yinzhen was still there. He reached out and twisted the soft flesh on Kangxi's waist. It was all his fault!
People always say that the eldest brother should take good care of Saiyinchahun, but why should such a young child shoulder the responsibilities that should be borne by the parents?
Kangxi's face was distorted with pain, but was there any need for this? He was not crazy enough to really agree to let Chengrui take care of Yinzhen. He would feel bad if Chengrui was exhausted.
Saiyin Chahun heard the commotion and came over, holding Yinzhi's hand. He put his arm around his shoulder and said, "No need. Yinzhi won't go to the South Third House with my brother. He will come with me tonight."
"Go with you?" Kangxi sneered. He would be crazy to let two devils stay together.
"Father, you can't completely deny us just because Yinzhen and I acted so mischievously before. We are not ignorant children. How could we cause trouble in Shoukang Palace and disturb the Empress Dowager's rest?"
Saiyinchahun looked at Yinzhen while speaking, wanting to get his approval.
"Yes."
Although Yinzhen did not dare to act presumptuously in front of the unfamiliar emperor, especially after seeing his terrifying side today, the good brother he had just made gave him great courage.
Kangxi looked at Saiyinchahun and always felt that the child did it on purpose.
Ji Nai said anxiously: "Your Majesty, you won't really agree, will you? Saiyin Chahun and Yinzhen are still young. If they disturb the Empress Dowager, it will be a big deal. Chengrui can't do it, so I am still your concubine..."
"It's settled." Kangxi interrupted Ji Nai and made the decision directly.
"Long live the Lord!"
"Huang Ama!"
Ji Nai and Cheng Rui cried out in worry, but Kangxi's attitude was firm. On the other hand, Saiyin Chahun and Yinzhen happily chatted together.
Kangxi patted Ji Nai on the back, signaling her not to worry, but how could Ji Nai not be worried? She almost pulled Kangxi's sleeve down just now, but the other party remained indifferent.
Ji Nai and Kangxi began a cold war, of course, it was one-sided.
The children in Zhongcui Palace were affected at first, but now they are used to it. Only Yinzhen, who saw such a scene for the first time, felt a little unnatural.
Yinzhen discovered a huge secret. The Emperor seemed to treat Concubine Rong very differently. At least he had never seen his mother and the Emperor get along like this. They even rarely met.
So, is it that my mother is the only special one in this palace, or is the special one actually Concubine Rong?
For some reason, Yinzhen felt a little uncomfortable, but he instinctively didn't want anyone to know about his discomfort at the moment, so when Saiyin Chahun asked, Yinzhen just said: "When are we going to Shoukang Palace?"
He already knew that Saiyin Chahun lived with the Imperial Grandmother, and the Imperial Grandmother, also the Empress Dowager, lived in Shoukang Palace, and there was an old ancestor above her who lived in Cining Palace.
Saiyin Chahun said that it was okay to make his father angry, but he must not make these two elders angry, otherwise the consequences would be terrible.
Yinzhen sneered at this, but secretly kept it in his heart. His good brother would not deceive him. Since the other party mentioned it to him so seriously, there must be a reason. He just needed to keep it in mind first.
Saiyin Chahun saw that Yinzhi was hiding something in his heart, but he did not delve into it. After all, his younger brother had never been someone who could hide his emotions. He would have plenty of opportunities to find out what he wanted to know in the future.
"It's getting late. Normally, if we stayed in Zhongcui Palace until this time, we would have dinner with Mother before leaving."
"Do you want to eat again?" Yinzhen's face froze.
"Of course!" Then something occurred to him and Saiyin Chahun comforted him, "It's okay. Even if the emperor and my mother have a conflict, he won't take his anger out on us."
Is this what Yinzhen is worried about?
"Don't you feel embarrassed?"
"What's the big deal? Their attitude towards us will remain the same as usual. It won't change."
For Saiyin Chahun, conflicts between his father and mother were commonplace. It was not like the incident in the Qianqing Palace, which was just a minor quarrel and nothing at all.
In no more than three days, they will definitely reconcile and stick together again.
But for Yinzhen, who did not grow up with his parents, this experience was strange and novel.
He watched as the dish that the Emperor Father had picked up for Concubine Rong was thrown aside by the other party. Instead of getting angry, he continued to pick up the dish with a smile.
Seeing that Concubine Rong ignored the Emperor and turned around to take care of her own children, even he was given a few words of advice.
Looking at the happy atmosphere at the dinner table, there is no so-called "don't talk while eating" rule.
This scene was engraved in Yinzhen's mind and remained fresh over time, making him think that this was how the emperor got along with everyone. It was not until many years later that Yinzhen knew what that scene represented.
The emotion that was churning in his heart at that time was not embarrassment or helplessness, but something called "jealousy".
Yinzhen was deeply affected by that scene and imitated it unconsciously, applying it in his interactions with his wife and children, and successfully escaped the curse of his previous life.
After dinner, Saiyinchahun wanted to stay a little longer, but Yinzhi beside him could no longer suppress his irritability. He had no choice but to give up and leave Zhongcui Palace with this restless child.
As soon as Saiyin Chahun and Yinzhen left, the disguise that Ji Nai had put up in front of outsiders instantly disappeared. She threw herself directly onto Kangxi without caring that the children were still there.
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