Chapter 52

Indeed, upon hearing Kangxi's words, the once elegant and proud Crown Prince suddenly froze and fell silent.

A second later, Yinreng looked up at his father, the Emperor, his slightly widened eyes seeming to ask Kangxi: Father, are you playing with your son?

Yinti was also unhappy. It was clearly him who requested an audience, and he had just paid his respects, but his father, the Emperor, didn't ask him anything at all. It was really... that he didn't take him seriously at all.

"Father, what did His Highness the Crown Prince ask just now?" Yinti looked at Yinreng for a few seconds, and seeing that Yinreng's eyes were fixed on his father without saying a word, he thought they were talking in riddles and couldn't help but ask.

"Why don't you just ask the Crown Prince?" Kangxi chuckled, quite enthusiastic about watching his children make a fool of themselves.

For example, right now.

"Father, I wish to accompany you on an autumn hunt at the Mulan Hunting Grounds." Yinreng's expression was serious and earnest, as if he were discussing something sacred.

Emperor Kangxi was speechless. Wasn't it agreed that you would act cute? Why aren't you acting cute now?

Unlike Yinreng, who had to ask his father for permission to go on the autumn hunt together, Yinti never had to think about it, because he knew that his father would definitely take him.

Because he, Yinti, was the most skilled in martial arts among all of the Emperor's sons, whether it was riding horses, shooting arrows, or hunting...

For this reason, Yinti felt a little proud, especially in front of Yinreng.

The second oldest is the second oldest; he has to follow behind the eldest.

Despite his seemingly calm demeanor, Yinreng felt an urge to cover Yinti's mouth with tape as he listened to the commotion around him. "You're just spouting nonsense!" he thought.

Kangxi remained silent, pretending to ignore him, and shifted his gaze to Yinti. "Baoqing, is there something you need?"

Ignored, Yinreng made no move or thought. As Yinti spoke about the Ministry of War, his mind went blank. Good, he didn't need to do such an embarrassing thing in front of Yinti.

After Yinti finished speaking, he saw that Yinreng was still standing there. It seemed that Father Emperor had deliberately ignored Yinreng.

Thinking back to what Yinreng had just said, Yinti seemed to understand. Oh... Father Emperor refused to take the Crown Prince with him to the hunting grounds for the autumn hunt.

Hahaha! Suddenly, Yinti, having figured it out, raised an eyebrow at Yinreng with a touch of smug pride, "Hey, Crown Prince, as the heir apparent, how can you not be in the capital overseeing the country when Father Emperor is away?"

He doesn't support anything the Crown Prince wants, hahaha!!

Want to go hunting with Father Emperor? No way! He quickly spoke up to dissuade the Crown Prince from this improper and foolish behavior!

"Why can't I go with you? I used to go with Father Emperor all the time when I was a child, why can't I now?" Yinreng felt that his eldest son was really asking for a beating, and he couldn't even have a calm conversation with him.

"How can you compare the past to the present? You were young and ignorant before, but now you're grown up and it's time to share your father's burdens." Yinti also seriously scolded the Crown Prince for his ignorance, how could he only think of himself?

"Baoqing is right, Baocheng, the future of this Great Qing Dynasty will depend on you." How can you be so dependent on your father? Really, you're like a child.

"Father, I think my eldest brother is quite good. Let him stay and oversee the country." Yinreng was absolutely unwilling to stay and oversee the country. There was no benefit to it at all, and it would only make his father wary of him. Sigh... Being an excellent crown prince is not an easy job.

If he's too bad, the Emperor will be disappointed and he might be deposed.

If she is too outstanding, the Emperor will be wary of her and she may be deposed.

Yinreng always remembered the scene when he was only three or five years old, he contracted smallpox, and his father, the Emperor, accompanied him in Yuqing Palace with memorials in hand. The father and son had a deep bond and did not want to end up killing each other.

"Your Majesty, I will not do this. How can the Crown Prince, as the heir apparent, shirk his responsibilities?" Yinti knew that the second prince wanted to plot against him. Hmph, you didn't expect that, did you? I had already anticipated your prediction.

Yinreng: ...

Is the eldest brother an idiot?

Kangxi also fixed his gaze on Crown Prince Yinreng, his voice sharp and piercing, "Yinreng, do you know what you're saying?"

Does the Crown Prince not know that there are still some people in the court who harbor the idea of ​​"serving the emperor by following his example" and are therefore secretly supporting the Qing dynasty?

Are you still not fighting hard enough? Or do you think your position as crown prince is too secure?

Kangxi frowned. Could it be... that he was instigated by someone?

After glancing at Yinti, Kangxi thought for a moment and decided that Yinti didn't have the brains to cause trouble, and Yinreng wasn't so easily persuaded.

Yinreng glanced left and right, but didn't look at Kangxi, pretending that he hadn't said anything.

"That's right, Your Highness, you can't just say things like that. Father, I absolutely did not have such thoughts." Yinqi quickly expressed his loyalty to Kangxi, confirming that the second prince was indeed plotting against him.

That despicable Yinreng is definitely trying to find a way to sow discord between himself and the Emperor. Look, even the Emperor is starting to suspect him now!

hateful!

Furious, Yinti felt that the second prince was always plotting and scheming. "Father, the Crown Prince needs to be trained properly. As the heir apparent, he is shirking his responsibilities and is so weak. He must be punished severely!"

Quickly, Father Emperor, a weak crown prince like Yinreng should be severely disciplined, scolded, and beaten!

"Alright, Baoqing, you may leave now." Kangxi saw that Yinreng was too embarrassed to admit his mistake in front of Yinti. In the end, Kangxi still defended Yinreng's dignity as the crown prince in front of Yinti.

Seeing that his father only knew how to favor Yinreng, Yinti lowered his head in resentment and finally took his leave.

Yinti's departure was a blessing for both Kangxi and Yinreng. "Go quickly, don't stay here and get in the way."

"Father, don't you know what I'm thinking? I just want to travel with you. It's been a long time since we've gone on a long trip together." Yinreng didn't need to worry about saving face in front of his father. As some ministers said, what's there to be afraid of when you're being affectionate with your father? Even if he's fifty or sixty years old, he's still my son.

From the voices of different people, Yinreng learned many principles of life, such as... how to get along with his father, the Emperor.

"Father, you take the eldest son and the others with you, leaving me alone in the capital." After all, Father had seen what he looked like when he was a child. Now, he insisted on going on a long trip with Father.

He would always follow his father on his long journeys.

According to the Fourth Prince's wife, Lady Guarjia, she was imprisoned in Xian'an Palace, a desolate and dilapidated place, and that after being deposed, he must have died a miserable and dejected man.

They might even surpass the Emperor in achievements—this point is extremely important to emphasize!!

If I were to die before my father, the Emperor, or rather, before him, wouldn't I have to oversee the country for the next ten years or so?

Just thinking about it makes me feel sad. Looking at my father's eyes, I remembered the bright, watery, deer-like admiration that little Hongyao had for me.

Emperor Kangxi, who believed that his son Bao Cheng had reached the age of twenty and needed to be properly trained: ...

"Baocheng!!" Kangxi shouted angrily, "You are the Crown Prince!!" He wanted to speak, but he softened a little because of what Yinreng had just said.

Indeed, Bao Cheng hadn't traveled with him for a long time, but could that be the same? Back then, it was because Bao Cheng was still young, and he had to keep Bao Cheng by his side to protect and take care of him.

Now that Bao has grown up, it's time for him to share the heavy responsibilities with his father, the Emperor, isn't it?

"Father, I must go. If you won't let me go, I'll secretly follow you." If they wouldn't let Hongyao eat, he would secretly eat behind their backs; he learned it perfectly.

What could Emperor Kangxi do? After his initial fury subsided, he finally agreed, "This is a one-time exception! And it will not be repeated."

"Yes, Father Emperor." Never mind, we'll talk about it next time. It's enough that I agreed this time.

Having achieved his goal, Yinreng left happily. Watching Yinreng's departing figure, Kangxi sighed. Oh well, he was still in his prime, and Baocheng could enjoy his life for a while longer.

Thinking of his unreliable father, Emperor Kangxi decided that he would not be like that and would definitely protect and educate his children.

He himself ascended the throne at the age of eight, and Ao Bai controlled the government. He didn't want his children to suffer the same hardships he had endured.

Teach it slowly.

Yinreng left the Qianqing Palace looking very happy. Yinti, who was standing outside the palace waiting for Yinreng to be scolded, immediately understood that his father had agreed to his request.

It's so unfair; Father Emperor has always favored Yinreng.

"Oh, Second Brother, congratulations." Ever since Yinti felt that he had been tricked by Yinreng, he had become even more displeased with Yinreng and would find fault with him in everything.

"Big brother? Congratulations to you too." Yinreng didn't care about Yinti's provocation at all, simply treating him as someone with a screw loose. As long as he achieved his goal, he wouldn't be in a bad mood.

"Brother, I have other matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving now." Although he didn't care about his provocation, Yinreng remembered perfectly well that his eldest brother was a bit dim-witted.

For example, he always likes to say things that are inappropriate and make people angry, and he doesn't want to let Yinqi ruin his good mood.

Before Yinti could even mock Yinreng, he watched as Yinreng walked past him. He was furious, even more furious than before.

Yinreng didn't care whether Yinti was furious or wanted to hit someone. As a husband and father, Yinreng never lost his dignity and demeanor in Yuqing Palace. The self-possessed, elegant and noble man came to the main courtyard.

Upon seeing Yinreng return, Jialuo immediately put the chubby little boy down from her arms. "Father is back! Go and hug Father and tell him you missed him."

Jialuo has now learned to delegate her chores to her son.

The chubby, delicate little Hongyao had just been put down when he heard his mother's words. He turned his head to look at the door and saw that tall, straight figure. His eyes were filled with a bright and dazzling light, and his face was full of joyful smiles.

With her short legs, she ran towards her father with unsteady little steps, stretched out her tender little hands, and called out in her childish voice, "Father, Father, Mother is here."

The moment he rushed over, he ran straight to his thighs and reached out to hug Ama tightly.

Despite being bumped, Yinreng felt no pain. He was only worried that his little chubby son might have been hurt. He said gently and lovingly, "Yes, Father is back."

"Father, hug me, Hongyao, I want Father to hug me." As he spoke, he raised his little arms high and bounced around, very lively.

"Okay, Father will carry you." The doting father bent down and picked up the chubby little boy. He frowned slightly as he looked at Jialuo, noticing the short-sleeved shirt the boy was wearing.

“Your Highness, although it’s hot now, it’s cool inside. How can you let Hongyao wear so little? And with his arms exposed, how unrefined! What kind of behavior is this?” She reached out and touched Hongyao’s forearm to see if he was cold.

I'm worried.

“How is this unrefined? Hongyao is only one year old, and this is in our courtyard. Who would dare to go around saying that our Hongyao is showing his arms and legs?” Jialuo didn’t dare to use too much ice, worried that it would be bad for Hongyao, but without ice, it would be too hot for him to wear those clothes, and even the light and thin brocade was not good.

He really has no idea how delicate a child's skin is, as sweating can easily cause prickly heat.

"We still need to be careful. Is Hongyao going to die?" Yinreng disagreed with Jialuo's parenting style and looked down at his chubby son.

Xiao Hongyao shook his head. He wasn't cold at all. He understood everything his father had said. He was a smart little chubby boy.

"It's warm and refreshing." He shook his hands and twisted his body happily. "Father, take yours off too."

Seeing his father wearing so many clothes, Xiao Hongyao tugged at Yinreng's clothes, determined to let his father feel the coolness too.

"Father, no need." He subconsciously grabbed the little chubby boy's two mischievous little hands. The way he said that... truly befitting the Crown Princess's son. Look at him, the words he spoke were exactly the same as when the Crown Princess first met him.

"Father, isn't it hot?" He looked at Yinreng with his big, round eyes and asked with some doubt.

"Yes." With that, he picked up little Hongyao and carried him inside, putting him down. In fact, how could he not be hot in his clothes? He was sweating.

But in front of his son, he had to show his dignity as a father. After placing the clothes next to Jialuo, he gave Jialuo a wink and told her that he would go change his clothes first.

However, the Crown Princess seemed not to understand her meaning. Just as she was walking towards the inner room, Xiao Hongyao followed.

"Jialuo." Yinreng stopped in his tracks with a sigh and turned to look at the Crown Princess.

Hearing Yinreng's helpless tone, Jialuo smiled sweetly, "Now His Highness the Crown Prince doesn't even greet people when he comes back. Alas, he's like yesterday's news, all gone now."

"Nonsense, don't talk nonsense." Upon hearing Jialuo's words, Yinreng immediately scolded her in a low voice, "What do you mean by 'the person is dead'?"

"His Highness didn't even glance at us when he came back. I thought His Highness was tired of us." Jialuo had been with Yinreng for so long, how could she not know whether Yinreng's reprimand was real or not?

For example, at this moment, Yinreng's face seemed stern, but his tone contained a hint of concern, which was hard to detect if you didn't listen carefully.

What could Yinreng do? He could only sigh inwardly at the Crown Princess's tendency to act coquettishly, and then walked over, saying, "Good afternoon, Crown Princess."

"Hehe, Your Highness." Jialuo chuckled as her head was patted. She reached out and grabbed Yinreng's long, slender, and fair hand. "You haven't even washed your hands since you came back from outside, and you're already patting my head like that. Do you even know I just washed my hair yesterday?"

"Hongyao, come here, Mother wants to hug you and talk to you." Since Baocheng had already coaxed her, Jialuo felt that she should also help coax Hongyao.

She sighed inwardly: I'm such an easy woman to please. His Highness can make me obey with just a few words. It's all the fault of love.

Xiao Hongyao was called over by his mother. He was a little conflicted. He glanced at his mother and then at his father. He wanted to follow his father, but he also wanted to stick close to his mother.

"Come here, let me tell you a secret." Jialuo knew what her chubby son was thinking just by looking at his eyes. The cute little chubby son wanted his mother to hug him and not bother his father. He wanted to change his clothes, and only his mother could see them.

As Yinreng carried Jialuo and Xiao Hongyao into the inner room, a slight smile appeared on his lips, elegant and gentle. What is the calamity of love? This is clearly the sweetness of love!

The Crown Princess has studied the Three Character Classic for so long but still can't learn to speak. Perhaps the Three Character Classic is too basic and she needs to switch to another one.

Besides, his body... really wasn't suitable for his son to see. In Yinreng's mind, it just seemed like the Crown Princess was possessive and liked him too much.

Self-satisfied.

"Mother?" Little Hongyao, whose attention had been diverted, didn't care what his father was doing at the moment. He leaned over and pricked up his ears with curiosity.

"Father secretly told Mother that he likes our Hongyao the most." Holding the chubby little boy, she whispered mysteriously, as if she really had some big secret that she couldn't let others know.

The hushed voice reached Xiao Hongyao's ears. As if he had heard a secret, Xiao Hongyao covered his mouth, his eyes wide. After listening, he let go of his mouth and whispered, "Hongyao likes Father too."

They wanted to whisper secrets, but they didn't lower their voices. Not only Jialuo heard them, but the other servants also heard them.

But we've gotten used to it.

"Really? Then, should we tell Father this secret?" Jialuo asked gently, a smile on her face. The little one is so easy to coax. Is this still a secret? Hahaha.

"Yes." No matter how smart Xiao Hongyao was, he was still just a baby who had just turned one year old. Occasionally, he could be fooled, which Jia Luo found amusing.

People online have said that if a child can't play with toys after birth, what fun is there in it?

"Then you can hug your father and say, okay?" It's important to cultivate intimacy and communication between children and their fathers so that their relationship can grow stronger.

"Okay." The little girl nodded in agreement, climbed down from Jialuo's lap with small steps, stood up, and went in the direction her father had just gone.

Just then, Yinreng came out from inside. When he saw Hongyao, he almost kicked him. He pulled his foot back a little too abruptly, and after a couple of seconds of silence, he asked, "Hongyao, what are you doing here?"

"Father, I, I, I love Father the most." Startled by his father, Hongyao's mind went blank, and he almost forgot what he was going to say. He stammered for a moment before finally remembering and then shouted loudly at Yinreng.

Look, Hongyao has a great memory! He hasn't forgotten anything!

Yinreng, who was yelled at, thought, "Oh... I like Father, so why yell at me?"

"Hahahaha..." Over there, Jialuo couldn't help but burst into laughter at the scene. Hahahaha, how could she be so cute?

Hongyao is cute, and Baocheng is cute too.

Two adorable babies, both mine!!

"Has Hongyao started learning the Three Character Classic yet?" Jialuo asked as she sat down with the chubby little boy in her arms.

"Your Highness, I wonder if you still remember, our Hongyao is only one year old." He hasn't even explained himself clearly, and he's already starting his early education? Can't he be a little less demanding?

“Our Hongyao is exceptionally gifted; we cannot let such a talent go to waste, lest he become like the tragic figure of Zhongyong.” Emperor Kangxi was strict with each of his princes. Although Yinreng doted on his son, he was still quite strict with him regarding his studies and conduct.

For example, right now...

"My son is no Zhong Yong!" Jia Luo rolled her eyes at Yinreng and retorted irritably. He couldn't even come up with a good example, like that guy, that guy… Gan Luo, who became prime minister at thirteen…

Yinreng: Gan Luo became prime minister at the age of 12.

"Yes, yes, our Hongyao is smart and outstanding, definitely better than anyone else," Yinreng coaxed in a low voice.

When Xiao Hongyao heard that they were talking about him, he clapped his hands happily and said proudly in his childish voice, "Hongyao, awesome, here I come, so proud!!"

Hahaha……

"What do you mean by 'so awesome it' makes you bloated'?" Yinreng couldn't help but chuckle softly, his magnetic, cold voice causing Jialuo to lower her eyes. Oh dear, she hadn't expected her son to remember such a casual remark.

"Yes, yes, it's huge, huge, super awesome." Little Hongyao opened his arms, trying to make a super big gesture, but accidentally leaned back and fell into Yinreng's arms. From this angle, he looked up at his father and asked with his eyes, "Does Father understand?"

"Oh..." Yinreng glanced at Jialuo with a seemingly casual look, then began to talk to her about serious matters, "Your Majesty is going on an autumn hunt at the Mulan Hunting Grounds and is preparing to take me with you."

Autumn hunt in Weichang?

Jialuo knew immediately that this was about going out to play, so how could she not be interested? "Really? I want to go too."

"Me too, me too!" Little Hongyao's voice came urgently, as if afraid that his father and mother would ignore him. How could they ignore Hongyao?

As she spoke, she grabbed her father's hand, wiggled her little feet several times, and tried to stand up from her father's lap.

“Hongyao wants to go? But you’re still too young to go.” Ignoring Jialuo, she looked down at Hongyao and refused his request.

"No, no, Hongyao, big, Hongyao, go, go." Upon hearing that he was not allowed to go, little Hongyao was so anxious that he couldn't speak, but he was also anxious to explain, so he couldn't even speak clearly.

Those two chubby little hands clung tightly to Yinreng's clothes, twisting their little bodies, wanting to go play with their father, wanting to go play with their father, wherever their father went, they would go too.

"Hongyao, you go too, go with your father." The child had learned to throw a tantrum without being taught, like now he insisted on rolling on his father's lap, wanting to be taken along, otherwise Hongyao would be unhappy.

Jialuo, who wanted to speak, remained silent after seeing Hongyao's actions. "You did a good job. You do it."

When Yinreng heard what Xiao Hongyao said, he wondered if he should go with his father. Wasn't this what he had said to his father, the Emperor?

In a moment of distraction, he nodded in agreement.

“Your Highness, since Hongyao has gone with him, I must go too. I have to take care of Hongyao.” Jialuo was overjoyed to see that Yinreng had agreed. Sure enough, her son was a powerful asset. “I’m worried about leaving Hongyao alone.”

"Am I not a human being?" What do you mean by "Hongyao is all alone"? Does he think he can't take care of Hongyao? Does he seem inferior to her?

"Your Highness, how could you say that about yourself?" Jialuo was shocked and blurted out subconsciously, then realized that Yinreng was answering her earlier question.

"Hehe, Your Highness, you have to stay by Father Emperor's side to learn, right? You can't watch over Hongyao all the time. I want to go too, okay..." A soft, coquettish voice tugged at Yinreng. She couldn't imitate Hongyao's tantrums, but...

Jialuo gave a fawning smile and said, "Let me come with you. It's rare for me to go out. I've been married into the palace for so long and haven't been out much."

Yinreng regretted it the moment he agreed to Hongyao's request. Hongyao was still so young, how could he possibly endure the long journey and hardship?

"Why don't you two just not go?" Yinreng suggested, but he had no choice. These were two sweet burdens that he couldn't get rid of. What could he do if he couldn't have a proper discussion with them?

"No, Your Highness, we must go!" Jialuo poked her chubby little boy. "Hongyao, Father actually wants to stop us from going. How awful!"

Upon hearing this, Hongyao grabbed his father's hand again, insisting on sticking to him. His childish voice was surprisingly strong, and his tantrum was clearly something he had learned from someone.

(Jialuo: Anyway, it wasn't learned from me.)

"It depends on your performance." Yinreng glanced at the mother and son indifferently. Even the proud crown prince had to flatter him before he would agree.

"Your Highness is the best."

"Ama is the best."

"Your Highness, please have some water."

“Ama, drink water.”

Whatever Jialuo did, Xiao Hongyao did too. He even got off Yinreng's lap and used his little fists to massage his father's legs, something he had seen others do before.

After she finished massaging his legs, she looked at him with bright eyes and asked, "Father, did Hongyao do it right?"

Yinreng raised an eyebrow without speaking, stretched his leg out even straighter, and pointed to his thigh, "Give Father a massage here too."

"Okay." Xiao Hongyao felt like he was playing a game, his smile wide open. No matter how hard he tried, it wouldn't be enough for Yinreng to see. He looked calm and quite relaxed.

Jialuo was cheering Hongyao on, and at the same time she brought Yinreng some fruit tea, which she had just made. It was sweet and sour with crushed ice, and it was definitely the best drink for summer.

"Your Highness, how does it taste?" Seeing Yinreng take the drink and look at him with bright eyes, full of anticipation.

"Not bad." After taking a sip, Yinreng felt as if the stuffiness from before had been blown away. The only drawback was that the sweet and sour taste was not suitable for a Baturu like him.

If it were wine… Suddenly, Yinreng had an idea: put crushed ice into the wine, it would taste really refreshing!

However, glancing at his wife and young child beside him, he decided it was best not to drink in front of them.

Next time I'll go drink with the boss, and while I'm at it, I'll use the portion that their eldest brother made. Perfect!

"Try this fruit again." One person massaged his legs, while another fed him fruit. Yinreng smiled, clearly enjoying himself.

I never expected that he would start enjoying family life at such a young age. I suppose even his father, the Emperor, isn't as comfortable as he is.

Is the eldest son's daughter as filial as his own son? Absolutely not!

"Did Father Emperor say when we're leaving? Should we have someone start packing our bags? Will we be too late?" Jialuo asked tentatively.

How could Yinreng not see through Jialuo's little scheme?

"No rush, and besides, it's not certain whether you'll go or not." His tone rose slightly, adding a touch of seductive arrogance. Please me, and I'll grant your request.

Her slightly narrowed eyes held a hint of feigned indifference. Jia Luo remained silent for two seconds, glanced at the chubby little boy beside her, and held back whatever she wanted to do. It wasn't appropriate for children to have a baby here.

Seemingly sensing Jialuo's thoughts, Yinreng remained calm and composed.

When night fell and the chubby boy was asleep, Jialuo, who was in a superior position, pressed his hand down, restraining him, and said in a rough voice, "Will you let me go or not?"

With his most important younger brother being held hostage, what could Yinreng do? He could only surrender, pleading, "Make way, make way..."

Jialuo was smug.

The Crown Prince planned to travel with the Crown Princess and Xiao Hongyao. Jialuo didn't think anything was wrong. In modern times, many babies are often carried on long trips by bus.

Moreover, what's uncomfortable about sitting in a carriage?

We'll travel around for another month or two. However, I still asked His Highness the Crown Prince, "Your Highness, will there be any problems with Hongyao traveling with us?"

"It's alright, there's a royal physician here." Their Qing Dynasty imperial family's Baturu (a high-ranking official) wasn't so delicate. Besides, look how healthy and lively their little chubby cub is, jumping and skipping around!

The Third Prince and his wife, Lady Dong'e, were deeply in love and naturally set off together.

Fourth Prince Consort Guarjia had no intention of going out for a stroll; there was no point in going with her, so she might as well stay in the capital to look after the two pregnant princesses.

The First Princess Consort had just finished her postpartum confinement, and the Third Princess was still young. She remembered that her mother did not like her three princesses very much, and dared not entrust the princesses to Consort Hui to take care of.

Before the Fifth Prince was married to his wife, Emperor Kangxi probably felt guilty for bestowing such a low-ranking wife upon the Fifth Prince, so he bestowed two more princesses from good families, Liu Jia and Guarjia.

The Seventh Prince was also given two princesses, because their mothers did not care, so the Emperor Kangxi personally selected them, and their families were not bad either.

The Eighth Prince was given two princesses by Consort Hui. They were beautiful, but their status was not high.

The Ninth Prince and the Tenth Prince didn't have any concubines or maids, but they could go out and have fun, which made them very happy.

When Emperor Kangxi learned that the Crown Prince was going to travel with Hongyao, he immediately summoned the Crown Prince and gave him a severe scolding.

"What's wrong with you? Do you know your son is only one year old? What if he gets sick from the change in environment and climate after being sent to such a far place as Mulan Hunting Grounds? Do you think your son is in the way? Even an adult like me gets sick from the change in environment and climate. Do you want something to happen to Hongyao?"

He pointed at Yinreng and cursed him. He had finally gotten such a grandson, Hongyao, and he looked so healthy and lively. Kangxi's heart melted at the sight of him... He liked him so much.

There's no way around it; only the rare are cherished.

The emperor has already lined up to fifteen sons, but there is only one grandson. How can he not cherish him?

If I had such a wonderful son, healthy, lively, and sweet-talking, I would cherish him dearly. Would the Crown Prince even want to take him everywhere?

"You shouldn't go either. Stay in the capital and oversee the country." Kangxi slammed his fist on the table in anger. "If you don't know how to raise children, send them to the Qianqing Palace, and I'll raise them for you!"

The new father, Yinreng, genuinely didn't know or even think about this issue. He simply thought... he would go out to play with his son, and then carry him on horseback so that he could experience his father's extraordinary demeanor!

She already had this intention in mind, otherwise why would she have agreed so easily when Hongyao begged her?

"Father, I know I was wrong." Yinreng lowered his head and sincerely admitted his mistake.

If neither the Crown Princess nor Hongyao goes, Father Emperor will definitely use the excuse of "himself accompanying him on the last trip" to refuse his participation next time. "It's good that you know you were wrong. You're not a child anymore, you're a father now. You need to learn to think about your son. What's wrong with the Crown Princess? Didn't she stop her from doing this?" As Kangxi spoke, he took his anger out on the Crown Princess.

In Kangxi's view, how could a woman not even take care of a child, showing no compassion whatsoever, just letting Baocheng run wild like that? Didn't she even try to dissuade him?

"Once I've made up my mind, the Crown Princess can't possibly stop me." Yinreng muttered impatiently, his voice seemingly soft but carrying lightly to Kangxi's ears. "Father, then I can't go this time, but I must go next time."

Before this incident had even subsided, the next imperial tour was already scheduled. Kangxi simply told them to "get out," implying, "Do I need you to arrange things for me?"

After returning, I told Jialuo the bad news. Jialuo was silent for two seconds, then said, "That's right. Hongyao's health is the most important thing. There will be other opportunities in the future."

She glanced down at her chubby little boy. Indeed, she hadn't considered this issue. Going out to play was fine, but not to such a far place.

"Once Father Emperor leaves the capital, I will take you out of the palace to play in the countryside." Seeing that Jialuo was a little down, Yinreng comforted her and then ordered someone to call the imperial physician.

After carefully inquiring about this matter, there are still some risks involved, so it's best not to go.

As the imperial physician spoke, Jialuo was still diligently taking notes, and worried that she wouldn't remember them, she even asked the people around her for help.

Yinreng was also listening nearby. This was the first time he and the Crown Princess had raised a child, and it was quite an achievement that they had managed to raise Hongyao to be so fair-skinned, chubby, and healthy.

Yinreng remembered that he was shooting deer at the Mulan Hunting Ground when he was five years old, so he must have been there when he was three or four years old, or he went somewhere else. But unlike Hongyao, who was only one year old.

"Let's go together next year... next year."

He patted Jialuo's little head and coaxed her.

When Yinti set off, he thought he would see the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince was so smug that day, and he even said he planned to bring his Crown Princess and nephew along.

This is utterly ridiculous. This is no way to show off. Does he think that just because he's the eldest grandson, he can do whatever he wants? Doesn't he care about what might happen if something goes wrong?

Just as they were setting off, Yinti was determined to give his younger brother, who had just become a father, a good 'education' and tell him not to think that he could do whatever he wanted just because he was a father. Children are very delicate.

You can easily get sick if you're not careful.

Then, we waited and waited... We're about to depart? Huh? Where's the Crown Prince? Wasn't he supposed to be here too?

Where are they?

Looking left and right but seeing no one, Yinti frowned slightly. That wretched Yinreng, he lied to him again. Lately, he had been practicing archery diligently at the princes' quarters and the training ground, hoping to win first place and surpass Yinreng during the hunt...

So now, when we tell him, Yinreng isn't going?

"Didn't the Crown Prince come?" Yinti had been engrossed in his training lately and had no idea what was happening outside. In addition, the Crown Prince had been reprimanded, and Kangxi, in order to protect the position of the heir apparent, naturally wouldn't let the matter get out.

"Second brother didn't come." Although Yinzhen was puzzled as to why his eldest brother had come to ask him, he still answered him.

"Damn it." Yinti was once again certain that the smile he had seen at the entrance of Qianqing Palace and the words that had come from Yuqing Palace were all lies. If he could, he really wanted to beat Yinreng up.

I need to see when I can trick the Crown Prince back in the next round.

Yinzhen watched as Yinti angrily rode away, somewhat puzzled. When did... the eldest brother and the second brother become so close? And he even cares whether the second brother is coming or not?

"I also heard that Hongyao is coming. I was thinking of taking him on a horseback ride." Yin'e said with a regretful look. He had already made up his mind.

"Are you stupid? Hongyao is only one year old, how could he possibly ride a horse?" She rolled her eyes at Yin'e, not wanting to talk to a fool, lest she corrupt her own intelligence.

Seeing Ninth Brother galloping away on horseback, Yinzhen quickly followed.

After Emperor Kangxi left Beijing, the Crown Prince, who was in charge of overseeing the country, handed over most of the affairs to his father's confidants. The Emperor himself took his women (concubines and concubines) and children out to play. Why couldn't he take his own women and children out to play?

Hongyao was unaware that his travels took him from the hunting grounds to the capital, but he was overjoyed to know that he could go out.

Xiao Hongyao was woken up early in the morning. He was a little reluctant to sleep in, but as soon as he heard that he was going out to play, he became wide awake.

"Hongyao is going too." Don't even think about getting rid of Hongyao!!

Sitting in the carriage, it was Hongyao's first time traveling "far". His eyes sparkled as he looked around, exclaiming "Wow!" at every place he saw, just like a country bumpkin who had never seen the world.

Oh... he really hasn't seen much of the world.

"Look, Mother."

"Look, Mother."

Every time he saw a delightful sight, he would point it out to his mother so she could see it too. The two of them would lean against the carriage window to look at the world outside, while Yinreng pretended not to know them.

Jialuo played childish games with Hongyao, constantly cheering him on with "Wow!" The happy little Hongyao kept jumping around on his little feet. Jialuo quickly hugged her baby, what if he jumped and then darted away?

Yinreng glanced at the carriage window and then at his own chubby son; the chances of him jumping out were slim.

"Mother, that, that..." Hongyao saw a group of children surrounding a bright red tree, clamoring to eat it. Hongyao didn't understand, but he wanted some too.

"Get off the carriage." We've arrived here; you can get off the carriage now.

Yinreng's words made Jialuo hug her son, "Hongyao, come on, let's go out and play. I'll buy you what you like, okay?"

The doting new mother, Jialuo, generously decided that even if she couldn't take her child out for an autumn hunt, they should at least have a good time.

After holding him for a short while, Jialuo felt the baby's heavy, solid weight. "Husband, come and hold our son."

[That bastard Bao Cheng has no sense of chivalry whatsoever. Doesn't he know how heavy his son is?]

[They only have one face, how annoying.]

Yinreng remembered that after the Crown Princess praised his face, she also liked his noble temperament and admired his calm and methodical style of doing things...

She promised herself she was deeply in love with him, that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

So, love can disappear?

He glanced at Jialuo indifferently, said nothing, and reached out to pick up the chubby little boy.

Although Emperor Kangxi was away hunting in the hunting grounds, he was still well aware of what was happening in the capital. For example, the Crown Prince was taking the Crown Princess and the young prince to stroll through the streets of the capital today. Well, that's quite normal.

The next day, we went to the outskirts to see the grain grown by the farmers and to teach the young prince the lesson that "every grain is hard-earned" and that it is not easy to produce. That was also very good.

On the third day... Ugh, what's the Crown Prince doing? Wasn't he supposed to be overseeing the country properly? Is this how he oversees the country?

Kangxi immediately wrote a letter back, giving Yinreng a severe scolding.

When Yinreng saw it, he replied calmly: "Father, when you were hunting in the hunting grounds with your women and son, I was far away in the capital and could only follow your example. Is there any problem?"

Kangxi's aura!

Yinreng knew, of course, that his father would be angry after reading his reply, but... it was his father who angered him first, which is called filial piety.

Of course, my own son is different; he's soft, clingy, and adorable, and he's also very obedient.

Also, the Crown Princess, who is suspected of having fallen for someone else, needs to be dealt with properly and reminded of his charm again.

What could Jia Luo do? She had no choice but to surrender to the Crown Prince, who was releasing hormones!

Just as the Emperor was about to return to the capital, Songgotu suddenly came to report that something was very wrong with the few death row inmates in the prison who had been given drugs.

"Something's not right? What's wrong?" Yinreng asked Suo'etu, puzzled.

Soetu frowned, unsure how to explain. Looking at that scene, he felt it was... insane.

Fortunately, His Highness the Crown Prince wasn't there at the time, otherwise, I would have been really startled; even I was frightened.

Yinreng couldn't imagine what would happen to someone who had ingested the drug, but... it would be quite a shock?

"I'll go take a look." Yinreng's attention and curiosity were piqued by Suo'etu's words.

Soetu quickly tried to dissuade him, "Your Highness, the prison is an unlucky place; it's not suitable for you to go." If the Crown Prince were frightened, wouldn't it be his fault? No, no!

"I won't feel at ease unless I see it with my own eyes." How could Yinreng know how crazy or serious it was if he didn't witness it firsthand?

Having no other choice, Songgotu went with the Crown Prince to the old prison. As soon as they entered, they heard cries and pleas for mercy.

I walked over and saw the man kneeling on the ground, weeping and wailing, being given another puff of his cigarette. Next to him, another man was yelling and screaming as he grabbed the iron bars and struggled frantically...

(End of this chapter)