Emperor Kangxi's imperial carriage returned to Beijing on August 17th.
No prior notice was given, although the princes all knew that it was about time for the Emperor to return to the capital, yet not until the imperial carriage had already reached the outskirts of the city and was said to be on its way in.
Everyone is still in shock.
The news had just arrived for two days, and the emperor had already returned to Beijing.
It's just flying, but it's not that fast, which means that when the message was passed on, the Emperor had already set off.
Since His Majesty has already set out, the news from the capital... is false.
Is it Master Wan's intention? He actually had someone send a message back first, and then he himself set off.
What does this mean? Guard against whom?
This time, even the King of Zhiguang was astonished. He furrowed his brow deeply and felt an inexplicable gloom in his heart.
In the past, Empress Dowager Cixi was not so wary of her sons at such a young age!
"Shall we... Your Highness, go out of the palace to welcome him?"
An official came over.
The crown prince nodded and stood up: "Then let's go out to welcome him."
I'm back now, thinking so much is unnecessary.
Emperor Kangxi's sedan chair didn't stop, Li Dequan just came out and said a word "please rise", then swaggered into the Forbidden City.
Emperor Kangxi's face was pale and he lay in the imperial carriage, his right leg injured. It had not healed yet, but he refused to stay one more day in Rehe and insisted on returning to Beijing.
No one could persuade him otherwise, so he had no choice but to escort him back to Beijing.
The princes and sons did not see Kangxi after all, but the crown prince, Zhengguo Wang, San Ye, Si Ye, and Wu Ye saw Kangxi.
The younger princes have all been driven back to their own mothers' palaces.
In the Qianqing Palace, Fourth Master clenched his fists and stood behind the Crown Prince, watching a group of eunuchs bring Emperor Aixinjueluo closer inside.
Kangxi's face was extremely unpleasant: "What's going on in the capital?"
The crown prince took a step forward: "As for what Mother Empress said, there's nothing much to it. How is the Empress's body?"
"I have no objection." The Kangxi Emperor said calmly.
Having said that, he refused to say another word.
The princes were both embarrassed and tense, having no idea whether they should stand or leave.
The Crown Prince said: "Where is the Imperial Physician? I'm afraid the Emperor is tired from the journey. His complexion doesn't look good, take a look at him."
Kangxi's expression improved: "Baicheng has a good heart, the Empress Dowager is fine, you can go back now, all of you can go back."
The prince did not refuse, responded with a sound, and knelt down.
He took the lead and walked out, and the county king didn't hesitate either, so he came out with his younger brothers.
He walked far away, and then turned back to say: "Fourth Brother, come here."
Third Master and Fifth Master were both astonished, but Fourth Master also didn't dare not go.
In the end, she left the palace with King Zhenguo.
Until he sat in the study of the direct imperial prince's mansion, Fourth Master still felt it was unreal.
"Big brother? Is there something you'd like to instruct?" Fourth Master asked.
The county king hummed in response, but didn't continue speaking.
He called Siye over, originally wanting to instruct Siye to be more careful, seeing that Huang Ama's mood was not good.
But... this is a bit tricky, I don't know how to say it. What position should I take?
He hesitated for a moment.
"Fourth brother, what do you think about today's matter..." The direct vassal king opened his mouth and then laughed himself: "Forget it, I couldn't see clearly what happened today. Since you're here, just sit down casually."
Fourth Master was just about to respond when a small eunuch came in and said, "Master, the mistress has heard that Fourth Master has arrived and ordered the kitchen to prepare lunch."
"Go and tell Fu Jin that Master knows, so let Fourth Brother stay for dinner." The Seventh Prince smiled.
"My brother wouldn't dare disturb..." Fourth Master hastily stood up.
"What's this nonsense about troubling your own brother? Your sister-in-law is being kind, and you have the nerve to decline?" The Fourth Master of the Directing Kingdom smiled as he patted Siye on the shoulder.
"Well, it's still early, why don't we play a game of chess together?" said the Duke of Zhenguo.
Fourth Master can't refuse anymore, can only follow the straight county king.
It's getting stranger and stranger in his heart. The direct prince of Zhiguang, who has never been very close to him, has changed too much in the past few months.
No matter how strange it is, still accompany the king of Zhengzhou to play chess.
Fortunately, nothing was mentioned about the matter in the imperial court, and it seemed that Fourth Master had just come to have some fun.
After lunch, Fourth Master didn't return to the manor but instead went to the Ministry of Revenue.
Emperor Kangxi is back, there will always be things that need to be dealt with, so let's focus on our own affairs.
Went to the Ministry of Revenue, Fourth Master rode a horse.
Su Peisheng rode his horse and followed, then saw Rong Bailu and Feng Tianyun.
Fourth Master also saw it after turning around, hesitated for a moment, and said: "Go, call Rong Bailan over."
Su Peisheng was surprised, but he still hurried off.
Feng Tianyun was not summoned, so he bowed his hands from a distance to Fourth Master and then left.
Rong Baile was summoned by Fourth Master, excitedly: "Fourth Brother! Where are you going?"
Fourth Master rode on horseback, looking at Rong Baole and didn't quite know where his excitement came from: "Go to the Ministry of Revenue, you can go together even if you have nothing to do."
It was just an impulsive idea of Fourth Master's.
Fourth Master had just reached the age of twenty, and there were no followers by his side. As for Rong Baile, Fourth Master was still aware of him.
Not outstanding talent, but rare is cleanliness.
It has nothing to do with the princes, so the Fourth Master wants to lend a hand.
After all, the princes would have higher titles later on and still need one or two helpers.
"Are you free now?" asked Fourth Master.
After all, Fourth Master didn't know whether the idle and lazy Rong Baile had arrived or not.
"Fourth Brother... Fourth Brother, little brother has no ulterior motives, please don't look down on me, I'm willing to hold the reins for you!" Rong Bailu was not very old, but his mind was quick-witted.
Look at Fourth Master, this means we should pull him up, why don't you hurry?
Fourth Master smiled and said, "Alright, follow me to the Ministry of Revenue. Tomorrow, I'll think of a way to find you a job. However, I'm just a prince, so it's not necessarily going to be a good one."
"Fourth Brother! You are my reborn parents! Even if you ask me to sweep the streets, it's okay! Thank you, Fourth Brother!" Rong Beile was so excited that he almost knelt down.
"Alright, let's go."
Rong Bailu excitedly exclaimed and went to find his own horse.
This old Feng is really a lucky one, every time I'm with him, something good happens.
If he gets into trouble later on, Old Feng's business will have to be taken care of even more carefully.
Feng Tianyun returned to the mansion, also delighted.
Rong Bailei is not an ungrateful person. If he follows Fourth Master in the future, it will also be a good thing for the Feng family.
It's also good for Ye Zao in the Fourth Prince's Mansion.
Ming's family saw him so happy and also smiled: "Dad has good news again today? Tell me about it?"
"It's not a good thing, it's a good omen. By the way, does the silk store on West Street need to restock again?"
Family business, Ming also helped with all his might, so the couple often discussed it.
"My younger brother from my mother's side has gone, he is the most honest one, you can rest assured. I am even more at ease." said Ming Shi with a smile.
