Chapter 155 I hate people who steal their younger brothers

Damn it, the whole world is trying to stop him from getting close to his brother!

Yinzhi was unhappy, Yinzhi was very unhappy!

The imagined days of playing happily with Bao Cheng after returning to the palace never came true!

The petty-minded Emperor allowed him to study, but he was too old and couldn't beat him, so he tolerated it.

There's also a cunning, ugly kid named Changquan who follows Baocheng around like a little tail every day. Does he not have a home?

Damn it, he's too young. I can beat him, but I can't fight him!

"I'm so angry! I'm so angry!"

"Smack!"

"Who do you think you are, young master?"

Unable to resist Bao Cheng's persistent pleading, Kangxi, who had come with him to see Yin Zhi at the Prince's residence, slapped him on the head upon hearing Yin Zhi's words.

"Aww!"

Yinzhi covered his head and awkwardly bowed to Kangxi, saying, "Greetings, Father Emperor."

His gaze fell on Bao Cheng beside him, and he couldn't contain his excitement. After a perfunctory bow, he eagerly grabbed Bao Cheng's hand, "Bao Cheng, you're here—"

"..." Kangxi, who was already used to being ignored, was still very unhappy and slapped him again.

"Ouch," Yinzhi covered his head in grievance, "Father, why did you hit me again? Baocheng, look at him, he's all red from hitting me."

She looked at Bao Cheng with a pitiful expression and showed him that there was indeed a red mark. Of course, if he had waited any longer, it might have disappeared.

Bao Cheng helplessly patted his head and looked at Kangxi: "Father, brother is still young."

This time it was Kangxi's turn to feel wronged. Even though Bao Cheng didn't say anything harsh, he glared at Yin Zhi unhappily.

Yinzhi grinned smugly. "Heh heh, putting everything else aside, Changquan's little trick really works."

Unfortunately, Kangxi soon made him understand what it meant to say, "Your father will always be your father."

"Baoqing, come here!"

In order not to damage his good image in Bao Cheng's eyes, Kangxi tried hard to put on a fake smile, which made Yin Zhi shiver and hide behind Bao Cheng.

Emperor Kangxi smiled even more kindly: "How have you been studying in the Imperial Study these past few days? Let me test you."

"!" Help! Yinzhi screamed silently. It was already painful enough that he couldn't play with Baocheng, why did he have to study? Wasn't he a prince? Couldn't he just rely on his fists to conquer the world?

“Baoqing, as the older brother, you will definitely set a good example for Baocheng, right?”

Emperor Kangxi, with a smirk, dug a pit. He was laughing so hard. How could he not know how well this kid was doing in his studies? The tutors in the Imperial Study were practically asking him to resign.

Meeting Bao Cheng's trusting gaze, Yin Zhi stiffened, but forced himself to straighten his chest and walk over. "Of course... I can definitely set a good example for Bao Cheng!"

Then, when questioned by Kangxi, he suffered repeated defeats and became so bewildered that he questioned the meaning of life. Huh? He really didn't learn anything at all? With books under his pillow, can't knowledge just magically enter his brain?

Kangxi shook his head helplessly, as if sighing with regret, "Baoqing, the way you've learned..."

"I wasn't paying attention! If I had, I would definitely have learned well!" Yinzhi retorted, determined not to lose face in front of Baocheng.

"Really?" Kangxi seemed skeptical.

"Of course!" Yinzhi proudly raised his chin. "Is there anything in this world that can stop me?"

"Since that's the case, then you should work hard. I'll check your progress next time." After saying that, Kangxi looked at Baocheng gently: "Baocheng, let your father take you back. We won't disturb Baoqing's studies."

Bao Cheng nodded, thinking that his father made a lot of sense, and looked at Yin Zhi: "Brother, study hard, I believe in you."

“Baocheng…”

Staring dumbfounded at his father’s back as he carried Bao Cheng away in a hurry, Yinzhi finally realized he had been tricked. That wretched father of his, he’s so old and cunning!

Sighing, he picked up a copy of the Analects. Looking at the words, Yinzhi's face immediately fell. Wasn't Confucius supposed to be somewhat skilled in martial arts? What was wrong with him being a somewhat skilled Yinzhi? Why did he have to study so much?

Yinzhi grumbled and cursed, but he had no choice but to bite the bullet and learn it, just to keep up with the boast he had made.

Learn until you lose your mind, learn until you drift off to sleep, "Phew (-﹃-)-zZ..."

...

Having finally managed to get a "barely passable" rating from Emperor Kangxi thanks to his strong willpower, Yinzhi was able to get some fresh air. He felt the sky was clear and the air was fresh. Upon inquiring, he learned that Changquan had not entered the palace that day either. Yinzhi was in an even better mood and decided to spend the whole day playing with Baocheng!

He also wanted to have dinner with Bao Cheng, leaving the Emperor alone in his room, to avenge the loss of his studies.

Of course, if Emperor Kangxi had known he used idioms like that, he might not have had time to take revenge and would have been forced to go back to study again.

Upon learning that Bao Cheng was at Cining Palace, Bao Qing rushed there immediately.

"Greetings to Grandma Ukuma."

"Get up."

Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang, seeing Yinzhi's eyes darting around and looking left and right, knew what he was looking for. She was also happy to see the deep brotherly affection between them, and told him with a smile, "Baocheng is in the side hall, you can go there."

"Thank you, Granny Ukuma!"

Yinzhi beamed with joy and couldn't wait to run to the side hall. Watching his retreating figure, Su Ma La Gu, who was serving beside him, couldn't help but say, "Once Prince Baoqing gets to the side hall, he'll probably be jealous again."

Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang chuckled: "The Aisin Gioro family's domineering nature is inherited from one generation to the other; they can't stand seeing anyone else around Baocheng."

"The Crown Prince is clear-headed and likable."

Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang nodded, "Yes, who wouldn't like our little Baocheng?"

At this moment, Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang and Emperor Kangxi were of one mind. She was unsure how much longer she could live and was worried about Baocheng's future. The only thing she could do was to train and support him as much as possible, and her brothers, such as Yinzhi, were the most suitable.

Meanwhile, unaware of the "big surprise" waiting for him in the side hall, Yinzhi excitedly walked in, "Baocheng, little brother, I'm here—"

"Shh!"

Bao Cheng put his finger to his lips to keep him quiet.

Yinzhi was puzzled, but still subconsciously whispered, "What's wrong?"

"My younger brother just fell asleep."

Younger brother? Where did this younger brother come from? Yinzhi had a bad feeling. He took a few steps closer and was led by Baocheng to a cradle where he saw a baby sleeping with his eyes closed.

Isn't your little brother adorable?

When Bao Cheng's words reached Yin Zhi's ears, it felt like the sky had fallen and the earth had shattered. He asked incredulously, "Where did this child come from?"

"This is Zhong Cuigong's younger brother, he's only six months old."

We haven't even gotten rid of our cousin Changquan yet, and suddenly we have another cousin, Zhongcuigong!

Yinzhi was displeased. "Why is he here?"

"The Empress Zhongcui is sick. Granny Wukuma will help take care of her for a while. The little boy is very cute. He doesn't cry when he wakes up every day."

For once, Yinzhi had a sudden flash of inspiration and asked with a pout, "So all this time, while I was studying, you were playing with this younger brother?"

Bao Cheng smiled modestly, "It's not really playing around, it's just that I talk to my younger brother occasionally, he's still young."

Seeing Bao Cheng's fondness for the little brat, Yin Zhi felt wronged. Looking at the baby sleeping with his eyes closed in the cradle, he had a bad feeling. If he could compete with him for Bao Cheng at such a young age, what would he be like when he grew up?