Adding another Third Brother, as for the direction of the wind in the mansion, the change is not too great.

  It's just that Song Gege's house has more advantages and better food, drink, clothes and everything.

  However, it can also be seen in the backyard that Song Gege is a bit better here, and when it comes to caring for San A'ge, one must also do their best.

  But how much effort is put in depends on individual perspectives.

  After all, even if you have children, it's not guaranteed that the second half of your life won't be difficult. Having a child and being spoiled are still different things.

  So, Ye Zao is not affected at all, it's still the same. There's only more dedication.

  Li's family also gradually recovered, and they originally had a certain status in this regard, which was something that Song Gege couldn't match.

  That night, Fourth Master went to Li's place.

  This is also the first time in a long while that Fourth Master has stayed overnight at the Li residence.

  Li was naturally overjoyed and couldn't help herself, Fourth Master still came, which means he still cares about her and the children.

  Li knew better than anyone else in her heart that those carefree days of being the most spoiled were gone.

  Even if it's just an empty promise, I still look forward to Fourth Master's arrival.

  She always comforted herself that she still had a pair of children and was still the wife of Prince Fu.

  The hatred in his heart for Zhengyuan was always present, never faltering for a moment.

  Fourth Master felt a little moved by Li's cautious and deliberate attempts to curry favor.

  He didn't like this kind of Li, but still patiently comforted him with a sentence: "As long as you follow the rules, what you should have won't be less."

  Because of this sentence, Li was almost in tears, but fortunately she said: "We all know."

  Her heart was truly a jumble of emotions.

  There was a sense of relief, after all, this year had been full of ups and downs, and Fourth Master's attitude towards her had become increasingly indifferent.

  She was really afraid that one day, Fourth Master would no longer be willing to come, what would she do? What about the child?

  It's a bit ironic that she used to be the number one in this backyard, but now Fourth Master only says what he should say and won't say anything extra.

  Cefujin has everything, it's all clearly stipulated, and she also has children, so the slaves don't dare to embezzle.

  But Fourth Master's favor and affection are not something that can be requested or sought after.

  She sticks to the rules, can she get the favor of Fourth Master?

  There was even a hint of anger, wanting to ask Fourth Master if Ye Shi had kept her promise.

  Even if she's not as good as before, she knows that the food and clothing of Ye Shi nowadays are far beyond what a concubine can enjoy. Even this secondary wife sometimes can't compare to her.

  Fourth Master spoiled her so much that she had long since abandoned all decorum, but as a secondary consort, must she still adhere to the rules?

  Whose logic is this?

  Ke Li, after all, is not the past Li.

  Although she felt wronged in her heart, she also knew that making a fuss would not lead to anything good.

  Men should pamper whom, women cannot speak.

  Moreover... the fact that she was extremely unwilling to admit was right there, even when she was the most favored... apart from this concubine's position being the best, Fourth Master did not seem to have as much patience as he had with Ye Shi...

  Ye Shi was a concubine and could not be promoted, but Li Shi thought, what if Ye Shi were a princess?

  The second concubine position in this mansion is likely to be taken by someone with the surname Ye.

  But no matter how much favor she receives, she is still just a concubine!

  Thinking of this, Li felt a little comforted.

  Such ups and downs of emotions did not show up, but just devotedly serving Fourth Master.

  The next morning, the atmosphere at breakfast was not very good.

  A rebellion broke out in a minority village near Anning River on the Sichuan-Yunnan border.

  It's said to be a village, but there are tens of thousands of people. Although this kind of **** isn't considered a big deal, after all it's a minority ethnic group.

  The Manchu people have always been close to ethnic minorities, and this time it's a test for them.

  Forcing it may be quick, but in Yunnan and Guizhou, most are ethnic minorities. If not handled properly, it's easy to create even greater chaos.

  So, the Chinese attach great importance to this matter.

  Most of the ministers suggested sending a minister first to comfort would be most suitable.

  However, there are also some people who suggest sending troops directly to annihilate and demonstrate the great power of our Qing Dynasty.

  The princes stood by, none of them speaking.

  The Kangxi Emperor asked after hearing the discussion of his ministers: "Crown Prince, what is your opinion?"

  "In response to the Emperor's words, I think that we should first try to pacify them. Although this rebellion is not a major concern, if it were to stir up discontent among the many ethnic groups in Yunnan, Guizhou and Sichuan, there may be others who will also cause trouble. The Mongolian war has just been put down, and now is not the time for another conflict. If pacification can resolve the issue, then it would be best to avoid military action."

  Immediately, there were officials who echoed in agreement, saying "The Crown Prince is wise and brilliant, etc."

  To be honest, what the prince said makes sense.

  It seems like a prosperous era, but in fact, in the past few years, Ping Three Prefectures, fighting against Galdan, fighting against Taiwan, the national treasury has been exhausted.

  Although it has recovered a bit in recent years, Emperor Kangxi still goes on southern tours every now and then, which is also a drain on silver.

  Nowadays, it's nothing to settle a small disturbance, but once it leads to a big chaos, it becomes a serious matter.

  Geldan is dead, but Mongolia has never been peaceful... who knows if someone will take advantage of the situation?

  "The crown prince is young and cautious, but I am not as good as you." Kangxi coldly smiled.

  The crown prince hastily knelt down: "Your son is incompetent."

  The prince knelt down, and those few masters also knelt down.

  The rest of the people didn't stand well either, and in an instant, they all knelt down.

  Fourth Master has always been openly supporting the Crown Prince and is also a pro-peace faction, so he knelt down early on.

  The king of Zhèngguó is good at fighting, but today he didn't say a word.

  The Emperor would not allow him to remain silent, and so he asked him directly: "Prince Zheng, what should be done?"

  "As for what the Empress Dowager has said, I will listen to the Empress Dowager's words. If the Empress Dowager wants to pacify them, I am willing to take charge. If the Empress Dowager wants to capture them, I am willing to lead troops to go."

  The king of Zhengguo is very direct and simple.

  The ministers who were kneeling down, such as Suo Ertu and Ming Zhu, had already made their calculations in their hearts.

  Not to mention who was more favored in the past, but now this answer is straightforward and although the king's response seems extremely indecisive and lacks any plans for the country or its people, it is pleasant to hear.

  He just has an attitude, listen to you, Emperor Ama.

  This comparison makes the prince's worries completely unnecessary.

  The emperor is in his prime, and the master is still the emperor.

  Moreover, Your Majesty can't even stand up at the moment...

  Is it better for a son to show weakness or... take charge for him?

  This is an ordinary family, and it's definitely up to the head of the household to make decisions.

  But this is an imperial family!

  At this time as a prince, he should show weakness. He should be in a state of being inseparable from the emperor at all times.

  The crown prince is wrong.

  Even if someone has a lot of schemes in mind, they shouldn't be like this.

  Compared to others, the seemingly brainless Prince Zheng is actually quite clever. How can he make the Emperor feel at ease?

  "You're not a kid anymore, why don't you know how to think for yourself?" The Kangxi Emperor was indeed immediately pleased and smiled, saying: "All of you get up."