Chapter 136 The tenderness between father and son
After the prince returned to the palace, he went to see the emperor first.

Perhaps it was because distance creates beauty. The prince had never left his side for such a long time since he was born. At this moment, Kangxi felt extremely surprised when he saw the dusty prince.

He had prepared the prince's favorite dishes early on and had a private date with his son in the Yangxin Palace.

When Yinreng saw Kangxi, he immediately knelt down and cried: "Your Majesty, I have seen you. Every day since I left Beijing, I have missed you all the time. Now that I know you are in good health, I am relieved."

Kangxi was also very moved. He personally helped the prince up and said, "Baocheng looks much thinner. You have had a hard time along the way. Tell your father about it in detail."

Yinreng was in high spirits. He talked about his embarrassing stories with a beaming face, such as how he started vomiting uncontrollably not long after leaving the city. However, although Fei Yanggu said to walk slower, he might have actually sped up.

For example, when they finally reached the border, the local officials were still thinking about having beautiful women with them, and sent many young girls to his tent in the middle of the night, but he drove them all away.

"Father, do you know what's the most ridiculous thing? My son drove everyone away, and the next day, they actually sent some boys over." Yinreng still found it ridiculous when he thought about it now. "These sons of parasites are just sitting there doing nothing. Killing them is not enough to apologize for the people who suffered at the border."

As he spoke, Yinreng revealed some personal emotions, and he did kill these people.

Kangxi sighed, "Corrupt officials have existed since ancient times. As long as they are capable officials and not corrupt, they can be used. These people are really hateful. They took the money from the court to enrich their own pockets, and even dared to swallow the food and wages of the soldiers, which made them powerless to resist the rabble of the Junggars. It's a good thing to kill them."

Yinreng showed admiration on his face, and he served food to Kangxi: "I was very nervous every day when I was at the border, but I was not afraid at all when I thought that I had the emperor's protection. I know that the emperor has been watching me all the time."

"You did a great job." Kangxi was very pleased. He couldn't do better even if he went to the border in person. Thinking of this, his eyebrows moved slightly. "Not only do I think so, but all the civil and military officials in the court think so too. Recently, I receive a lot of memorials praising you every day."

Yinreng's heart was filled with alarm. He swallowed a piece of green vegetable in big mouthfuls and spat out the root: "I am terrified, but I am just trying my best. I am thinking about how the emperor would act if he were here. This is what makes it interesting."

"Eat it all. You're so old, but you still can't change your habit of vomiting roots after eating vegetables." Kangxi looked at Yinreng's eating habits and subconsciously said some endearing words.

Yinreng felt a little embarrassed, he wiped his mouth and said: "In Yuqing Palace, I have to behave properly and set an example for Hongxi and Hongjin. Only in front of the emperor can I relax a little."

"By the way, you may not know yet, but there is good news waiting for you in Yuqing Palace." Kangxi was suddenly in a good mood, and he could feel his happiness just by hearing her voice.

"Good news?" Yinreng was stunned for a moment, and suddenly his heart was beating wildly. Could it be...

"Less than half a month after you left, the Crown Princess found out she was pregnant. I wanted to tell you right away, but the Crown Princess knew the greater good and didn't want this to affect you. Now she is in the East Palace to take care of the baby. Liang Jiugong goes to see her every day. Apart from a loss of appetite, everything is fine."

Seeing Yinreng so happy that he was speechless, Kangxi felt sorry for this man who had no legitimate son in his middle age: "Comfort Hongxi and Hongjin, and never let the former Crown Princess do something like that again."

Yinreng nodded in agreement, and suddenly felt a chill in his heart. He felt that there was something else his father had said just now. Did he know the cause of Guaerjia's death?
Looking up, he exchanged glances with the Emperor. Kangxi's eyes were filled with kindness, as if they were filled with longing for his grandson. Yinreng's pounding heart slowly calmed down. The two chatted for a few more words, and Yinreng could not help but walk towards Yuqing Palace.

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Tong Guining was taking a nap. Ever since she found out she was pregnant, she had been unusually sleepy.

Although she knew that the prince would be back today and she had to wait to greet him, her physiological reaction could not lie, and she could not hold on any longer and went back to the inner room to rest. Perhaps something was on her mind, and not long after, Tong Guining suddenly opened her eyes, and saw the person who frightened her day and night standing by the bed, his eyes fixed on her stomach, with a smile on his lips.

"Ning'er is awake."

Tong Guining forced herself to smile: "Your Highness is back. It's all my fault. I said I would congratulate Your Highness with my children, but I fell asleep. Please punish me, Your Highness."

"What did Ning'er do wrong? Not only did you do nothing wrong, you also made contributions." The prince reached out and gently touched Tong Guining's belly. "How many months?"

"It's been almost two months." Tong Guining felt as if a cold snake was wrapped around her stomach, and was still slowly wriggling.

"Well, no wonder you would rather resort to tricks than follow me to the battlefield." Yinreng said lightly.

Tong Guining immediately burst into tears: "Your Highness, I was not sure before. I just felt that my body was different from usual. The imperial physician was also unsure, so I did not tell Your Highness."

"Besides, I did have a serious illness. You really wronged me." Relying on the baby in her belly, Tong Guining could be a little more unrestrained.

As expected, the prince did not delve into the matter. He carefully asked about Tong Guining's daily life, and then said something meaningful when he left: "Be careful of my legitimate son, and take good care of him."

Tong Guining saw the prince walking away, took a deep breath, her back was soaked, she called the maids to come and change all the clothes. Wherever she had contact with the prince, she had goose bumps uncontrollably.

This child came very suddenly. She originally thought that it was a false pregnancy and she would find a way to abort it or find someone to lend her sperm. Who would have thought that she suddenly felt nauseous and dizzy that day, and the imperial physician told her that she was really pregnant after checking her pulse.

It's such a relief.

The current hurdle has been passed, but what if the child is not a boy? The prince’s madness will not allow such a thing to happen. She has to make plans early.

The prince came out from the princess's place and went to his study, where someone was waiting for his inquiries.

Yinreng took a closer look. The beggar, who was originally covered in stains and whose gender and age could not be identified, had changed his clothes and was sitting quietly. Judging from his figure and dress, he was actually a woman. This was interesting.

The woman heard the voice and looked up. A bright and elegant face came into view. A hint of surprise flashed in the prince's eyes. Even after dressing up, she was still a very beautiful woman.

She is not the gentle and elegant type like Tong Guining. At first glance, one can see the burning ambition in her calm eyes.

"What's your name?" the prince asked casually, and the woman's answer made his eyes widen.

"I am Niu Hulu, a concubine from the Fourth Prince's Mansion, and I am honored to meet His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."