The eyes are on the plaque
When had he ever been scolded in such an original way
But the one who scolded him was the supreme ruler of the world, the emperor father whom he admired so much, so Yinzhi could only endure it. He opened his mouth, his face turned red, and he was a little panicked.
It was like a basin of cold water poured over him. The eldest prince barely came to his senses, his impulse slowly faded away, and his red face turned pale.
The best time to beg for mercy is definitely not now. The emperor had just issued an edict this morning, and he rushed here right after school. He impulsively begged for mercy for his mother, but it was like adding fuel to the fire, and it might have had the opposite effect...
Yinzhi carefully picked up the memorial on the ground and stammered, "Father Emperor—"
As he spoke, he kowtowed straight and said hesitantly, "Son, son, I was just too concerned and confused, and my words were quite inappropriate. I hope your Majesty will calm down. But since this concerns my eighth brother, I dare not lie! Mother... I am really not that kind of person..."
The sound gradually faded away.
"Calm down? I've already been pissed off by you." Kangxi glanced at Yinzhi, snorted coldly, interrupted him, and then said in a deep voice, "Kneel down for me for half an hour to calm down. You're already thirteen, why are you so irritable all day long!"
The emperor just threw the memorial away casually. He was not that angry.
He just wanted to knock open his eldest son's head to see what it looked like. The imperial edict clearly stated that Concubine Hui had "failed to educate her". The emperor never joked, so could Baoqing ask him to change his will and take back his order
Although he had no intention of forgiving, Yinzhi couldn't even find a reason to beg for mercy...
Feeling very disappointed with his elder brother, Kangxi glanced at him again, became worried, and sighed secretly.
He had misjudged Nara. The boss still needs more training.
…
A month ago, because of the controversy over Concubine Xi's exclusive favor, Yun Xiu mocked that Concubine Xi's eyes were on the plaque of the Yikun Palace. Liang Jiugong found out everything clearly and then went back to tell His Majesty.
While Kangxi found it funny, he felt that Yunxiu's description was very vivid and appropriate. He repeated it casually and then kept it in his mind.
Yun Xiu didn't know that the emperor had learned and put it into practice, scolding the eldest prince so much that he was terrified and panicked, and from then on he had a sincere aversion to plaques; he also didn't know that when he left the palace to build a mansion in the future, the eldest prince rejected the proposal of the officials of the Ministry of Works and removed a series of plaques with excellent meanings such as "Taoran Pavilion" and "Yanming Courtyard", leaving only bare red beams and pillars... making his mansion a sight in the capital, and earning him an even more fierce scolding from the old man!
Now, she was watching Yinqi and Yinlu playing with a smile on her face.
It was said to be playing, but in reality it was the Fifth Prince who was playing with his younger brother unilaterally. The Ninth Prince had no power to resist because of his small arms and legs, so his babbling protests were ineffective. He could only stare at his brother with dead eyes.
"Mother, the Emperor said that after the New Year, I will move into the prince's residence and study in the upper study." Yinqi held his brother's chubby hand and rubbed it lovingly, enjoying it very much. He said happily, "The ancestors arranged a large and bright courtyard for me to live next to my third and fourth brothers, so it will be convenient for me to visit and play..."
Princess Ilha was copying Chinese characters on a table nearby. She blinked her eyes and said in a soft voice, "Fifth brother, you are just thinking about visiting friends. Studying is the most important thing. How embarrassing it would be if you rank last in your homework? Not only that, it would also be embarrassing for Yi'e Niang and the Royal Mother... By the way, the Crown Prince has been teaching you Chinese for so long, and it also saves your brother's reputation."
She was a few months older than Yinqi, but she already had the demeanor of an older sister. After saying that, Yierha smiled sweetly and said, "Fourth sister is watching you too, so you can't be lazy. If you are lazy, I won't bring you any delicious food!"
Yinqi was stunned at first, but when he heard the last part, he suddenly wilted.
A girl who is only a few years old, persuading her younger brother to study in a childish voice, this scene is so funny. Yun Xiu suppressed her laughter and said seriously: "Your sister is right. Mother's face is in your hands. You have to follow your second brother's example and be diligent and motivated."
Weirdly sensing the sadness emanating from Yinqi, Yinqi in the rocking bed said: "..."
It seems like you are not the only one fooling me
What's the point of studying? It's better to learn foreign languages... No, it's more fun to be a playboy!
Thinking of this, Yinzhen kicked his legs, sighed deeply, and made a "Ya-ya" sound.
That's right, the fifth brother is very honest. He believes whatever my mother says. His brain is not comparable to mine, so he can't be a playboy. Although honest people are easily fooled, as a younger brother, you should also be considerate of your elder brother, right
Jiu Ye felt a little proud and a little superior, and immediately became much more generous. He no longer cared about the fact that Yinqi always put the wrong open-crotch pants on him.
At that moment, the honest man in his eyes puffed up his face, with "I'm unhappy" written on the left side and "I don't want to study anymore" written on the right side. He moved his hands down angrily and began to rub his brother's white and tender little chubby feet.
The wet nurse standing by was calm and composed, probably because she was used to such scenes.
No one questioned this. Although the Fifth Prince was young, he was very measured in his actions, and his hands were very gentle... Most importantly, when they were with the Fifth Prince, they had never seen the Ninth Prince cry!
Yun Xiu laughed enough, and then she comforted him in a gentle voice: "Don't be afraid, studying is not that boring. You have Fulu from Uncle Tuyue's family to accompany you, and there is another companion appointed by the emperor. It's fun to go to class with people of the same age."
As she spoke, she raised the corners of her lips again and said, "I don't know much about the other mother, but Fulu is like a naughty monkey. Your uncle always writes to me to complain, and I don't know how many pieces of paper he has wasted... With him around, you can relax, and you will not be punished by the master."
At this time in the dream, the dispute between the Imperial Noble Consort and the Virtuous Consort was at its most intense.
The Fourth Prince started school at the beginning of the year, but the place for his companion was not decided yet. Concubine De intended to have her nephew from her natal family enter the palace as a companion. She had already asked the Emperor about this, but the Imperial Noble Concubine used a trick to stop it and replaced him with a young man from the Tong family's branch.
After such an incident, and the fact that the child of the Tong family was not the Imperial Noble Consort's biological nephew, and the Emperor himself praised the Imperial Noble Consort for "treating all relatives equally regardless of their relationship", Yun Xiu considered it over and over again, and finally gave up the idea of letting Fulu enter the palace.
Fulu grew up in Shengjing and was very resistant to studying. His family hired several teachers but it was useless. Later, he joined the army. During the expedition to Junggar, he made contributions with his bravery and became an official of medium status, not enough to lead the army, but more than enough to be better than the lower ones.
But if he became Yinqi's study partner, he would appear in the palace from a young age and leave an impression on the emperor, so his starting point would be very different.
Because of this incident, she was filled with resentment in her dream. Although it gradually faded away, she still felt a knot in her heart. Now that God has shown mercy and given her a chance to erase her regrets, how could she not seize it
besides-
He studied in the Shangshufang, where the teachers were no ordinary teachers. Moreover, the emperor often came to test him, so Fulu could not resist studying!
…
After listening carefully to Yun Xiu's words, the little Fifth Prince fell into deep thought.
Yinqi: It seems to make sense.
Yinzhen: Don’t listen to my mother’s nonsense! !
Just when he was relieved, Yinqi's eyes sparkled when he heard the word "Fu Lu". He stopped playing with his ninth brother's feet and ran forward. He looked up and asked Yunxiu with expectation in his eyes: "Mother, when will my uncle and his family arrive in the capital?"
"It will be here soon. They will have a good New Year here, and Yinqi will be able to see Fulu soon..."
*****
Chengqian Palace.
"Ahem... I thought Concubine Hui was a rare smart person, but I didn't expect that she was also stupid, being schemed against without knowing it." The Imperial Concubine slowly folded the handkerchief, laughed sarcastically, and said softly, "One should not be too arrogant. Did she really think that after giving birth to the eldest prince and having a pearl as a shield, she could rest easy?"
Without the Eighth Prince, not only did she lose face, but she also lost a great helper to her son. This was a hard fall, but the Imperial Noble Consort was happy to see it happen and felt extremely happy.
Although nothing can be seen now, with the ambitions of Concubine Hui and Mingzhu, the eldest prince will definitely fight with Soetu and the crown prince to the death for the throne. The eldest prince will surely extend an olive branch to his other brothers without the eighth prince, and if this continues, Yinzhen's path will be much smoother.
Concubine Hui's arrogance was also suppressed. For the Imperial Concubine, this change was a win-win situation. Thinking of this, she smiled happily, and when she thought of the layout of Yonghe Palace, her smile widened a little.
"Are all the sachets in place?" she asked.
"To answer your Majesty, everything has been completed. As the fourth prince often goes to the prince's residence, the nurse of Prince Rong discovered the 'clues' created by Nanny Xu. After several twists and turns, they were finally passed to Yonghe Palace..." Nanny Zhen whispered, "With Liu's trace, Concubine Wu went crazy! She asked to see the emperor at noon, you just need to wait for good news."
"That's great." The Imperial Concubine smiled slightly, suppressing the excitement of revenge. She lowered her head and touched her belly. Her eyes were fierce, but her tone was gentle. "An Le, are you watching mother in heaven? Are you happy? Mother has vented her anger for you. No matter who is related to the Hesheli family, no one can escape..."
*****
By the time Concubine An and Concubine Xi had finally finished copying the Buddhist scriptures and lifted the ban, it was already the twelfth lunar month.
Just as they breathed a sigh of relief, they were shocked by the news that Concubine Hui was punished. It had only been a few days since the Eighth Prince and Concubine Liang moved out of the Yanxi Palace, and then the Emperor actually came to the Yonghe Palace!
This was the first time Kangxi set foot in Yonghe Palace in more than a month.
As the emperor left with a gloomy face, rumors and speculations swept in. Some said that Wupin had once again angered the emperor by throwing away her love for him; others said that Wupin had tried to regain his favor, but the emperor was unmoved and reprimanded her coldly... There were many rumors.
The next day was a rare sunny day.
In Yuqing Palace, before the hour of Mao and when it was still dark, the prince dressed and washed, had some hot porridge and a few side dishes, and prepared to go to the study room for morning reading.
Wearing a thick coat, when he walked out of the palace gate, the prince was stunned and asked curiously, "Manager Liang?"
Liang Jiugong was waiting not far away, followed by a long line of people. When he saw the prince, he seemed to be relieved and took a deep breath. He smiled bitterly, took a few steps forward, and bowed respectfully: "I pay my respects to the prince."
After the prince was stunned, he realized something unusual. Liang Jiugong came in person early in the morning...
His expression changed slightly, and he asked in a low voice: "Does the Emperor have any instructions?"
"This matter is related to Prince Rong, but it has nothing to do with the Crown Prince." Liang Jiugong bowed and said, "I have been ordered to search the residence of the palace maids in Yuqing Palace, and I need your permission. Your Majesty has given the order, and everything is up to the Crown Prince. If you approve, I will leave immediately..."
The prince curled his fingers, as if thinking about something, and didn't speak for a long time.
After an unknown amount of time, a clear young man's voice slowly rang out: "Search! I've got it right."
The author has something to say: Big Brother: Take it off. Don’t let me see any more plaques…