Mingzhu's compliment seemed to turn on a switch, and the ministers sitting in the hall began to praise each other. Of course, the one who praised the most, besides Kangxi, was the eldest prince Yinzhi.

Kangxi was feeling very happy, but when he suddenly heard Yinreng's thoughts, he felt confused.

Mingzhu can only live for half a year? What does that mean?

"No, to be exact, it was a year. After all, the old man spent the better part of six months investigating him and Yu Guozhu for corruption."

Yinreng supported his chin and looked at Mingzhu and Yinzhi, who were full of joy and high spirits, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

"Although the eldest brother is clueless, he does treat Mingzhu with some sincerity. He even knelt in the Qianqing Palace in the cold winter to plead for her... They are all children who lack love. Which prince or princess in this palace doesn't lack love? They try their best to show off themselves to win the old man's attention, but unfortunately, few succeed."

In fact, in his opinion, the things that Nalan Mingzhu and Yu Guozhu did were enough to be beheaded ten times and their entire families confiscated and exiled. But Mingzhu was from the Manchu clan and was the patriarch of the Nalan clan, so in the end, only Yu Guozhu, the resentful man, died.

Kangxi pursed his lips as he listened, feeling mixed emotions.

The children in the palace all lack love. He had heard Yinreng say this more than once, and he felt uncomfortable every time.

So during this period, Kangxi tried to get close to his children. When he saw the mixed expression of shock and admiration in their eyes, Kangxi couldn't help feeling guilty and ashamed.

He seemed to have only experienced that feeling from his cousin Tong Jia.

It turned out that what Yinreng said was true. Childhood is the easiest time to build trust, but he only regarded giving birth to them as a gift and never considered getting close to them.

"Why think about all this nonsense? These days, so many people can't even get enough to eat. If you have this free time, you might as well just lie down and get some sleep."

A hint of helplessness flashed across Kangxi's eyes.

After so many days of testing, Kangxi roughly understood why Yinreng was so unmotivated.

Isn't it because he struggled for decades in his previous life, but in the end he failed to sit on the throne as he wished, and he also died before everyone else, even... before his father.

But he still hasn't been able to figure out the real cause of Yinreng's death in his previous life.

I think it must not be a good reason, otherwise Yinreng would not be so lazy about the throne.

Among all the people in the palace, Yinreng was closer to Mama and Empress Dowager Cixi. Oh, he was also kind to his younger brothers, but when it came to him, he neither took the initiative nor refused.

Kangxi once tried to dispel Yinreng's guard against him by getting along with him and communicating with him, but it always backfired. Later, Kangxi decided to let nature take its course.

As for the idea of ​​telling Yinreng that he could hear his inner voice, it only lingered in his mind for a few breaths before he gave it up.

If they were to reveal their true feelings, Yinreng would most likely disguise his true feelings in front of him. Then, everything he wanted to know would depend on Yinreng's active disclosure. If what Yinreng said was false, it would mislead his predictions about the future of the Qing Dynasty.

Kangxi was unwilling to take such a risk.

Fortunately, the Qing Dynasty lasted for more than 200 years, so he still had plenty of time to explore and there was no need to rush.

After the dinner, the eldest prince gained a lot of attention thanks to Mingzhu's overt and covert praise, while Yinreng sat aside without showing any reaction, which made Soetu very angry.

Because of Yinreng's inner words "Children in the palace lack love", Kangxi did not scold Yinzhi in the following time. Instead, he followed Mingzhu and others and praised Yinzhi.

Soetu did not dare to commit suicide in such a passionate atmosphere.

After the dinner, Kangxi left first.

Seeing this, Yinreng also stood up and walked to the back of the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

Yinzhi's desire to show off reached its peak at this moment, so he didn't bother to greet Mingzhu and others, and strode in the direction where Yinreng left.

Seeing this, Suo Etu could not help but sneer and ridicule.

"It seems that Lord Nalan, this great uncle, is not that important in the eldest prince's mind."

Mingzhu glanced at him sideways, then smiled gently,

"Lord Suo is wrong. Those with good relationships don't need to worry about those empty formalities. Only those who are unfamiliar with each other need to be polite to each other. Those who achieve great things don't care about trivial matters. The eldest prince has a pure heart, and his heart is filled with family, country and the world, so I will not be too demanding."

Hearing this, Suo Etu put away his smile and stared at Mingzhu with a serious look.

"Lord Nalan is so arrogant. Family, country, and the world? That depends on whether you have the qualifications to act like that."

Mingzhu is still not in a hurry,

"It's not up to Lord Suo to decide whether one is qualified or not, not to mention..."

Mingzhu turned and walked out.

"Manchuria values ​​the ability to get the job, but qualifications? That's something for the Han people."

"you……"

Suo Etu was furious and was about to retort when Mingzhu's voice came from far ahead.

"Master Suo, aren't you going to leave? If you're any later, the palace gates will be locked."

Suo Etu snorted coldly and walked out. His voice was not loud but it reached Nalan Mingzhu's ears steadily.

"What about the Han people's rules? His Majesty recognizes them, do you dare not?"

Nalan Mingzhu paused slightly, then strode forward.

Soetu was right, the emperor acknowledged it, and they really didn't dare to refute it.

But the emperor is in his prime, and the eldest prince is going to get married next year. After the wedding, he will be able to set up his own government office and perform duties in the court.

Compared to the prince, he always has the upper hand.

This initiative is the beginning of the turnaround.

Nalan Mingzhu always firmly believed in one thing, that is, man can conquer nature.

As long as there is a one in ten thousand chance, he will not let it slip away.

The other side.

Yinzhi caught up with Yinreng in just a few breaths.

It was only after leaving the Hall of Supreme Harmony that Yinreng discovered that it was snowing, and it was snowing heavily. During the half-hour dinner, a thick layer of snow had accumulated on the ground.

He Zhuer put a cloak on Yinreng and stuffed a hot water bottle into his mouth. Just as he was about to step down the stairs, he heard Yinzhi's voice from behind.

"Prince!"

Yinreng sighed.

He just knew it.

Yinreng slowly turned around and looked at Yinzhi, who was a little out of breath.

"Big brother."

Yinzhi did not even bow to Yinreng, but walked straight up to Yinreng with a smug look on his face.

"The prince seems to be unusually silent today."

Yinreng responded with a smile.

"I am sitting next to the Emperor. Apart from the Emperor, there is no one around. The Emperor has to take care of his meritorious officials. Who can I talk to?"

Yinreng always knew how to poke Yinzhi's sore spot. For Yinzhi, Kangxi's favor and attention were what he cared about most.

Sure enough, as soon as he said this, the smugness on Yinzhi's face immediately subsided a lot.

But soon, he seemed to remember something and smiled again.

"I heard that the Crown Prince became ill from practicing horseback archery two months ago? I'm not saying this to you, but martial arts training should be gradual and progressive. Ruthless pursuit of success is harmful to the body. I have a lot of experience in this area. If the Crown Prince needs anything, feel free to come to Ganxi Wusuo to find me. I will tell you everything I know!"