Some time ago, General Shi Lang conquered the lost territories in the south, making them officially returned. The threat posed by the Zheng family, which had been a thorn in the emperor's side, was no longer a threat, and there was jubilation throughout the court and the country.
Now that the Ninth Prince was born, there was no more worry in the south. In order to wash away the gloomy atmosphere brought about by the untimely death of the Eighth Princess, Kangxi gave it some thought and, with a wave of his hand, the third-day bathing ceremony for Yinzhen could be described as grand and lively.
In addition to the highly respected royal family wife, the one who washed Yinzhen's body was also his grandmother, Yunxiu's biological mother Wanyan.
The news of Concubine Yi's childbirth was quickly conveyed to Shengjing by horse, and also brought the grace of the Empress Dowager, who allowed Sanguan Bao's wife, Mrs. Guo Luoluo, Wanyan, to visit her in the Yikun Palace, which greatly surprised the Guo Luoluo family.
Wanyan had not seen the sisters Yunxiu and Yunshu for a long time since she followed her clan to Shengjing, and she could not stop missing them. At this moment, looking at her little grandson who cried loudly and had strong hands and feet, her charming face was full of love, and she sighed to the people around her: "Look, the ninth prince and the queen are so similar..."
Yunxiu's mother had been away from the capital for a long time and had no social activities, so she was a stranger to the wives of other families. Despite this, no one dared to look down on her because of her status.
Concubine Yi is deeply favored by the emperor and has two healthy princes by her side. Her status is firm and her say in the palace is becoming more and more important. They all see this.
Prince Yu's wife laughed and said, "She looks 50% like Concubine Yi and 50% like His Majesty. It's obvious that she picked out the best parts of him!"
When Prince Jian's wife heard this, she came over and joked, "Why do I feel like he looks 60% like His Majesty?"
Several women were talking animatedly. The Fifth Prince Yinqi, who was watching the ceremony, stood on tiptoe for a long while and muttered, "Guo Luoma is such a liar. My ninth brother clearly looks like a monkey. How can he look like my mother?"
His mother was pretty and gentle, but his ninth brother was not at all like her.
The Crown Prince and the Fourth Prince stood on Yinqi's left and right, and happened to hear Yinqi's muttering.
Yinzhen looked at Yinzhen carefully for a long while, then nodded seriously, "You are right! Yi'er Niang must be sad to have such an ugly child."
Hearing this, the prince hid his laughter, put his hands behind his back, and coughed softly: "Fourth brother, fifth brother, don't talk nonsense. Xiaojiu is wrinkled, but he will grow out of it in the future... Weren't you the same when you were little?"
Yinqi's eyes suddenly widened, Yinzhen nodded in acceptance, and suddenly fell silent.
He thought of his sixth brother and his seventh sister, born to his mother De'en. When her baby was one month old, he went to see her excitedly, but the next day, his seventh sister was gone.
And he has yet to meet his eighth sister, born to his mother...
I wonder how sad my mother must be!
The prince didn't notice Yinzhen's thoughts. After laughing, he looked at Yinzhen splashing water with curiosity and praised him, "... Ninth brother, you have great strength."
Then he said excitedly: "When he grows up, he will definitely be a brave Baturu. In the future, I will teach him riding and archery by myself..."
His third and fourth brothers studied in the same study room with him. There was not much difference in age between them, so there was no question of teaching. When Yinqi entered the school, he was willing to teach him riding and archery, but the fifth brother refused, saying honestly that he was stupid and was afraid of angering his second brother.
The sixth brother was protected by Concubine De like the apple of his eye. After the incident on the Wanshou Festival, he was unwilling to associate with the fourth brother. He was not kind enough to bring trouble upon himself.
The seventh brother has difficulty walking and cannot be treated the same as the other brothers; the eighth brother’s adoptive mother is Concubine Hui, and he is naturally tied to the eldest brother. If he goes, wouldn’t it harm the eighth brother
After much thought, the little prince felt very regretful that none of his brothers could satisfy his wish to be a martial arts master.
Now, there’s another ninth brother.
The ninth brother and the fifth brother are born of the same mother, and they are both born to Concubine Yi, so there is no need to be superstitious. Moreover, the baby's legs and feet are so strong, it is really perfect!
How could Yinzhen, who was having his third child, foresee the miserable life he would live in the future
After Kangxi arrived, he grabbed his father's dragon robe and howled to himself, humming in his heart, feeling a little uncomfortable.
What a mistake. What a mistake.
If I had known this would happen, I would have held my pee and peed all over my face and body in public. That would be so satisfying!
It's such a pity that a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity slipped through my fingers.
…
Before the prince finished speaking, the eldest prince Yinzhi interrupted with a loud and smiling voice: "Why bother the prince with teaching riding and archery? As the eldest brother, I should set an example and do my best. Only in this way can my ninth brother not lag behind others."
There was a sudden silence around.
Concubine De was not feeling well, so she did not attend. Concubine Gui was holding her belly, still smiling, as if she had not heard anything; only Concubine Rong glanced at Concubine Hui meaningfully.
The prince's smile remained unchanged, but he suddenly felt angry.
What a good brother I am!
It's fine that he competed with me for Xiaojiu, but he also hinted that I'm not as good at riding and shooting as him...
The prince became angrier the more he thought about it, and a fierce look flashed across his eyes.
Since he lost to Yinzhi in the last archery competition, how many times has he been ridiculed, openly or covertly? Even a clay man can have some temper.
The eldest brother thought that he was proud of his status as the crown prince and did not want to compete with others, but he did not know that he just disdainful!
He wanted to have some peace and quiet, but this person insisted on jumping around and teasing him again and again.
The prince's slightly childish face showed a fake smile. On the other side, Kangxi noticed the unusual movement and handed Xiaojiu to the wet nurse. Then he strode over and asked in a deep voice, "What happened?"
Everyone hurriedly saluted.
The prince sneered and was about to speak, but Concubine Hui bowed again and said with a smile before the prince could, "To answer the emperor's question. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince met with the Ninth Prince and said that he wanted to teach him how to ride and shoot. Yinzhi was jealous and also mentioned the matter of teaching. He was very impulsive... I was just about to scold him."
"So that's how it is." Kangxi glanced at the eldest prince, then at the crown prince, raised the corner of his mouth happily, and nodded at Concubine Hui, "They have a good relationship as brothers, why are you scolding them? You should praise them!"
Concubine Hui nodded repeatedly, then apologized, "Your Majesty is right, I was mistaken."
During the question and answer, a look of joy appeared on Yinzhi's face. The prince put on his impeccable smile again, but clenched his fists slightly.
In public, Concubine Hui lied to the Emperor. How could he confess the truth to the Emperor after the final verdict was made
The Emperor hoped that his brothers would be friendly and respectful to each other. He really couldn't bear to see his father disappointed and sad, and even misunderstood him, thinking that he had bad intentions and was trying to sow discord...
Endless grievances filled the prince's heart. He gritted his teeth and thought, the boss has Concubine Hui to help him, but he has no mother by his side to consider him, plan for him, and vent his anger for him.
How great it would be if his mother were still alive
*****
The Ninth Prince's third-day bathing ceremony went smoothly, and anyone could see how much His Majesty doted on the youngest prince.
Several wives mentioned this to their husbands, who immediately knew what was going on. They increased the full-moon gift that had already been prepared by 10%. They also sent gifts from Shengjing, showing the utmost courtesy.
Everyone praised the grandness of the third day bath ceremony, but that night, rumors that came from somewhere were quietly fermenting in the dark.
Rumor has it that the Ninth Prince's third-day bathing ceremony is no match for the Sixth Prince's! Not only is the scale inferior, but even the duration is incomparable.
More importantly, the names given to the two princes clearly reflect the emperor's intentions.
One is 禟 and the other is 祚. Which one is more important is something that anyone with a discerning eye knows.
The word "祚" refers to the country and the people, and it refers to the throne!
The rumor did not affect the harem, but only caused a slight ripple in the former dynasty and entered the hearts of some ministers, and then disappeared without a trace, as if it had never appeared.
…
On the other side, with the arrival of Wanyan, the Yikun Palace was filled with joy.
In the delivery room, Yunxiu met her mother, and the mother and daughter talked about their feelings to each other, and then went to the side hall to invite Le Guiren. Le Guiren rushed over in a hurry, burst into tears of joy, and called her mother in a choked voice.
Wanyan also shed tears, took her little daughter's hand, and looked her up and down for a long time.
"Look at you, why are you crying on such a happy day?" Yun Xiu leaned on the couch, blinked her slightly red peach blossom eyes, and scolded them: "Stop crying, let's have a good chat."
"It's supposed to be like this, it's supposed to be like this." Wanyan laughed, patted Le Guiren's hand, and said kindly: "Listen to your sister, don't cry, okay?"
There was harmony in the delivery room, and Yinzhen was rarely "out of favor". He lay in the arms of Nanny Dong, quietly pricked up his little ears, and listened carefully to the conversation between his mother and Guo Luoma.
The voice was intermittent and not very clear: "Your father said that with the fourth princess, the fifth prince and the ninth prince, the queen and the noble lady have finally made it... Let's wait and see, and go to Yuqing Palace, and wait for the princes to grow up... Then we can make a long-term plan..."
Yinzhen whimpered softly, kicked his feet, and sighed in his heart. In his two lifetimes, Guo Luomafa has always been a sensible man.
It was a pity that he lost his integrity in his later years and was dragged into Lao Ba's chariot. He had no choice but to never get out again.
The Ninth Prince felt guilty and sad and thought, it was all my fault.
Guo Luomafa, you can rest assured that I have no intention of making any progress in this life, nor do I intend to get involved in the fight for the throne. No matter what happens in the future, you will not be implicated.
My father-in-law's family will still be in the emperor's heart.
Just rest assured!
*****
Perhaps knowing that he had not seen Yunxiu and her daughter for a long time, Kangxi sent a message that he would not come to Yikun Palace in the afternoon. He also reminded the palace servants that if the empress had any problems, they must report to the Qianqing Palace as soon as possible.
When Little Li was delivering the message, Wanyan was standing nearby. After being stunned for a moment, she couldn't stop showing joy on her face.
Everyone said how favored Concubine Yi was, but seeing was believing, and today she finally felt relieved.
This is more than just being favored
The emperor simply puts Yunxiu in his heart!
After Little Li left, Wanyan sat down beside the bed, smiling, and said in a low voice: "The emperor cares about you, and you should repay him with all your heart. You must not miss out on soup and supplements on weekdays, and you must keep him company as much as possible."
Yun Xiu listened with a smile, and did not refute. She hummed softly: "Don't worry, mother. I know everything."
Ruizhu, who was serving on the side, opened her mouth and hesitated for a long time.
Your Majesty, this is called knowing
She secretly muttered to herself that if His Majesty heard this, he might leave the Palace of Heavenly Purity and come to settle accounts with the Empress...
After Wanyan left reluctantly, Yunxiu calmed down, told Nanny Dong to take the Ninth Prince into the inner room, then carefully took the swaddling clothes and held it in her arms.
The movements were still gentle, with a pleasant fragrance that made Yinzhen feel happy. He opened his big, watery eyes and looked at his mother.
Similarly, Yunxiu stared at Yinzhen without blinking, as if she wanted to see into the little boy's heart.
Why does mother look at me like this
When the Ninth Prince twisted his body slightly shyly and closed his eyes, Yun Xiu shifted her gaze and the tension in her heart relaxed a little.
Even though such a young child can change his facial expressions, the admiration in his eyes cannot be faked.
That is Rumu who relies on his mother wholeheartedly!
There is also an inexplicable sense of familiarity, coming from nowhere...
Yun Xiu was so absorbed in thought that she lowered her eyes again to gaze at her son and did not even hear the notification from outside.
It was not until the prince gently called Concubine Yi that she suddenly reacted.
Looking up, he saw the prince, dressed in an apricot-yellow robe, standing at the corner of the screen. He glanced at the swaddling baby in Yunxiu's arms with envy.
He had seen it all just now. The look in Concubine Yi's eyes as she stared at his ninth brother... was a look he had never seen before.
After experiencing the turbulent third-day bathing ceremony, the prince was still feeling wronged and sad. He had an indescribable feeling in his heart and somehow ended up in the Yikun Palace.
Because Empress Renxiao died young, the prince never got to see her. He could only piece together his mother's image from fragments of words from palace maids and elders.
My mother was virtuous, generous, gentle, and loved him deeply.
Over the past six months, the prince often taught Yinqi Chinese and often took Yinzhen to Yikun Palace. Gradually, he had a clear understanding of Yunxiu.
No matter whether it was Xiaowu or Xiaojiu, both were deeply loved by Concubine Yi.
The gaze just now moved him even more.
The prince is only ten years old. Apart from the aura of being the crown prince and being well-educated, he is also sharp and sensitive inside.
He usually kept these emotions deep in his heart and would not tell anyone, including his father.
Concubine Yi treated him with no ill will and was even quite friendly. How could the prince not notice that
The cat-shaped brush washer that the Emperor's father gave to Concubine Yi was now lying on his desk.
In an instant, the prince thought a lot.
Yunxiu had never expected that the prince would come alone. After being surprised, she hurriedly said, "Why is the prince here? Aren't you afraid of being bumped into? This is not the place for you. Ruizhu, quickly send His Highness out..."
Ruizhu hurriedly agreed, but the prince waved his hand to stop her and pursed his lips: "I am not afraid of being offended, I am here to see my ninth brother, Yi'er Niang."
The call of "Yi'er Niang" made Yunxiu stunned, and Yinzhen, who was half asleep and half awake, trembled all over and felt dizzy.
Oh my god!
The prince was raised by his father to be proud and arrogant since childhood. It is said that Empress Xiao Zhao
When she was still alive, the prince only called her Empress Dowager and never called her Empress Mother, which was tacitly approved by the old man.
If this is the case for his legal mother, then the prince should also address his concubine mother according to her status, such as Imperial Noble Consort, Noble Consort, Hui Consort...
Oh my goodness. When did the prince follow the example of the third and fourth brothers and call his mother "Yi'er Niang"? !
Ruizhu was stunned for a while and was also shocked.
Yun Xiu was stunned at first, then after a moment of silence, she smiled softly: "... Xiao Jiu has already gone to bed, why don't you come another day, Prince?"
"My ninth brother was born not long ago, and he sleeps most of the time." The prince hummed and moved his feet. "I will come to see him next time."
When he was about to turn around, impulse suddenly overwhelmed him. He took a deep breath and slowly told the prince about the third bathing ceremony.
After that, he asked blankly: "Mother Yi, what should I do?"
He wanted to tell the truth to the Emperor, complaining that Yinzhi was committing treason and bullying, and that Concubine Hui was making unreasonable arguments and was despicable, but reason stopped him, he could not do that.
This time, Yun Xiu was silent for a long time.
The prince murmured "I have overstepped my bounds" and lifted his boots heavily, about to say goodbye, when Yun Xiu suddenly spoke.
She said softly: "The emperor likes the deep affection between brothers, so you must show him, do it perfectly, to the point that the eldest prince can no longer tolerate it; the emperor cares about the friendship between brothers and the respect between brothers, so you must be extremely humble and give in again and again, until the eldest prince can no longer tolerate it."
"In this case, Concubine Hui will not have a word to say. You have been wronged, but the eldest prince has been wronged more than you; you are not anxious, but the eldest prince is anxious. Isn't it obvious who will win and who will lose?"
Finally, Yun Xiu smiled: "… You don't have to endure being wronged. As long as you cry in the right way and cry sincerely, everyone will feel sorry for you!"
The author has something to say: I would like to emphasize again: this article is a fan fiction! It is not consistent with history and cannot be taken seriously! !
It’s a sweet and refreshing story, just for the sake of happiness.
The author's writing skills are limited, so please don't take it to heart if there are any inconsistencies or bugs. Bow!
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