Chapter 466 Step by Step Shocking Jade Tan 88
Chapter 466 Step by Step Shocking Jade Tan 88
The nine princes are fighting for the throne, and the court is full of undercurrents. The princes are all scheming and fighting for the throne. Although Kangxi is over 60 years old, he is still ambitious and still handles government affairs personally, but occasionally feels overwhelmed. He knows that he will not have much time left, and the successor to the throne must be decided as soon as possible.
On this day, Kangxi was reviewing memorials in the imperial study when Princess Sitan came running in, jumping and skipping, followed by Yinzhen, who looked helpless.
"Your Majesty, look, this is a sachet I made by myself, for you!" Princess Sitan handed the sachet in her hand to Kangxi as if she were presenting a treasure. There was a lifelike golden dragon embroidered on the sachet, and the workmanship was exquisite, showing her careful attention.
Kangxi took the sachet with a smile, put it to his nose and sniffed it. A faint fragrance wafted into his nose, refreshing his heart.
"Si Tan is really clever and skillful. This sachet is very well made. I like it very much."
"As long as your Majesty likes it, I'm glad that Sitan will make it for you every day in the future." Princess Sitan said happily. Then, like a happy little bird, she flew to Kangxi and snuggled in his arms and acted coquettishly.
Kangxi doted on Yutan for more than ten years. The concubines in the harem could only see Kangxi during the New Year and other festivals. At other times, they could only watch the emperor and the imperial concubine go out together.
This kind of devotion and pampering is something the women in the harem have never felt before. They can only secretly envy, hate and be jealous in their hearts, but they can do nothing about it.
Yutan was gentle and virtuous, well-educated, and charming like a girl from the south of the Yangtze River. She captured Kangxi's heart deeply. Kangxi's love for Yutan went beyond the emperor's love for his concubines. It was more like a soul connection and a spiritual reliance.
He liked chatting with Yu Tan and sharing his worries about state affairs. He also liked listening to her playing Jiangnan folk songs and feeling the tranquility and peace.
Under Yutan's influence, Kangxi's temperament gradually became gentler. He was no longer as decisive and ruthless as before, and he treated the princes with more kindness.
As for Maertai Ruoxi, I heard that she has been suffering from illness for many years and is almost at the end of her life.
Time flies, and Kangxi can't help but feel a lot of emotions when he sees the princes growing up in front of him. The undercurrent of the Nine Dragons' fight for the throne surges in the court, and the princes fight overtly and covertly for the throne, and cheat each other.
He knew that he did not have much time left, so the successor to the throne had to be decided as soon as possible.
"Yinzhen, come here." Kangxi waved to Yinzhen.
Yinzhen walked forward and knelt respectfully before Kangxi: "Your son is here."
"You have done a great job over the years, and I have seen it all." Kangxi's tone was full of relief.
"You are just like your mother, both of you are kind-hearted and care about the world."
Yinzhen lowered his head, he knew what Kangxi meant. Over the years, he had been assisting Kangxi wholeheartedly and handling government affairs, and never participated in the fights between the princes, because he knew that this was the best reward for Kangxi.
"I will remember your teachings and do my best to live up to your high expectations."
Kangxi nodded with satisfaction, and looked at Yinzhen with eyes full of admiration and expectation. Over the years, the drama of the nine princes competing for the throne has been staged one after another under his nose. How could he not know what the princes were thinking?
Only Yinzhen did not fight or compete, and was wholeheartedly devoted to the country and the people. His sincere heart was so similar to Yutan's!
"I am old, and I will eventually hand over this kingdom to you young people." Kangxi's voice was a little tired. He looked out the window with a deep and distant look in his eyes: "Yinzhen, are you willing to take over this kingdom of the Qing Dynasty?"
"Your son...your son..." Yinzhen's breathing became rapid, he raised his head suddenly, his eyes full of disbelief. He had never dreamed of the throne, but now, it was within reach.
Kangxi looked at Yinzhen, with a sly smile in his eyes. He naturally knew what Yinzhen was thinking. This child was too loyal and righteous, which was why he seemed passive in this battle for the throne.
"What? You don't want to?" Kangxi deliberately frowned, with a hint of displeasure in his tone.
"I dare not!" Yinzhen knelt down hastily, resting his forehead on the cold ground: "I am willing to share your worries and serve the Qing Dynasty with all my heart, until my death!"
"Good! Good! Good!" Kangxi said "good" three times in a row, and the heavy stone in his heart finally fell to the ground.
He helped Yinzhen up, his eyes full of relief: "Yinzhen, don't worry, I will take care of those disobedient brothers for you."
When Kangxi said the word "solve", his tone was grim, and Yinzhen felt a chill in his heart. He knew that Kangxi was going to take action against the brothers who participated in the fight for the throne. He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but in the end he said nothing.
He knew that this was the power tactics of the emperor and an inevitable sacrifice. The only thing he could do was to live up to the expectations of Kangxi and Yutan, be a wise ruler, and protect this hard-won peace and prosperity.
Kangxi acted vigorously and quickly settled accounts with the princes who participated in the fight for the throne. The crown prince was deposed, the eldest prince was imprisoned, and the eighth prince was stripped of his title... For a time, the court was in a state of panic and everyone was in danger.
Yinzhen watched all this with mixed feelings. He knew that this was Kangxi paving the way for him and also a warning to those who had evil intentions.
He took a deep breath and suppressed the complicated emotions in his heart. He knew that from now on, he was no longer the carefree prince, but the emperor who shouldered the fate of the entire Qing Dynasty!
Kangxi looked at Yinzhen and nodded with satisfaction. He knew that he had not made a mistake in choosing Yinzhen, and that Yinzhen would definitely become a good emperor.
He turned his head and looked out the window. The setting sun dyed the sky a fiery red, just like his mood at the moment, full of hope and expectation.
Kangxi kept his word. After the abdication ceremony, he moved into Changchun Garden with Yutan, away from the hustle and bustle of the Forbidden City.
Although Yinzhen was reluctant, for the happiness of his father and mother, he could only bury this longing deep in his heart.
The scenery in Changchun Garden is pleasant. Kangxi put aside the majesty of the emperor and went boating on the lake with Yutan every day, enjoying the flowers and drinking tea, leading a life like a fairy couple.
He personally built a magnificent palace for Yutan and named it "Sandalwood Palace". The palace was magnificent and filled with countless rare treasures, all of which demonstrated Kangxi's favor for Yutan.
"Yutan, I can finally stay with you forever." Kangxi held Yutan's hand, his eyes full of tenderness.
Yu Tan lowered her head shyly, a blush on her face. She gently leaned on Kangxi's shoulder and said softly, "The same goes for me."
Kangxi looked at Yutan's shy appearance and his heart moved. He hugged Yutan in his arms and bent down to kiss her lips.
Yutan was startled by Kangxi's sudden action. She instinctively wanted to struggle, but was held tightly in Kangxi's arms.
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