Fourteenth never thought that things would develop to this point. He just said that he was going to steal the Mountain Dwelling Painting from his sixth brother, but it was just a lie to fool his ninth brother. He completely forgot that his sixth brother was just there to watch the fun. Now that things have come to this, even if he had to give up eating the dumplings today, he would not dare to ask his ninth brother to do him a favor.
"Um... Ninth Brother, I suddenly feel like I'm quite interested in making dumplings. Isn't it just a few dumplings? I have no problem doing this myself, so I won't bother you with any help..."
Fourteen was defeated and fled, causing the onlookers to burst into laughter. Thirteen stood there looking at this and that, and finally decided to rely on himself. As the saying goes, it is better to rely on yourself than to rely on others. Isn't it just making dumplings? He really didn't believe he couldn't learn it.
Facts have proved that some things do require talent. When it comes to making dumplings, Thirteen and Fourteen have no talent at all. The dumplings they make are either bared or grinning. In a word, not a single one is complete.
The New Year parent-child activities arranged by Yinzuo naturally would not be limited to making dumplings. After everyone experienced the fun of making dumplings, someone came over to take things away. Wanquan brought people to clean the space in the house. Kangxi, Yinzuo and others were also invited to go next door to wash and change clothes. After everything was taken care of, they returned to the hall where they had been before.
It was still early for the family dinner to start, and Yinzuo naturally couldn't let everyone sit there staring at each other. He raised his hand to call Wanquan, who was waiting on the side, to come over, and whispered a few words in his ear. Soon Wanquan brought people to carry two tables from outside.
"Everyone, don't just sit here doing nothing. It's still early for the family dinner. Why don't we find something to do to kill time? See what I have in my hand? I call it poker. As for how to play, I'll teach you later. So, let's divide into groups. Ama, the eldest brother, and the second brother will be at one table, and Little Nine, Little Ten, Thirteen, and Fourteen will be at another. Let's agree in advance that this card game is not for nothing. See those wooden cards on the table? They are engraved with some harmless little punishments. I'll have someone put them all in a box later. Whoever loses, just reach in and touch one and do what is written on it."
Kangxi and others had no objection to Yinzuo's arrangement. After all, as people had said before, these were just some harmless punishments. However, someone soon regretted not refusing in time, and this unlucky guy was our Fourteenth Prince - Yinzhen.
"Sixth Brother, this is the harmless little punishment you mentioned. Choose one person from the crowd to look deeply into your eyes or have your heart analyzed. I'm so lucky you thought of that. I can't do it anyway..."
Yinzuo was completely expecting Fourteenth's rejection. He didn't expect that his boy would be so lucky right from the start. Among so many cards, how come he had to draw this one?
"What are you yelling about? Haven't you heard of the saying 'a man should accept defeat if he gambles?' A real man should take responsibility for his actions. Let me ask you, did I force you to agree to play this game just now? And did you pull this card out of the box yourself? Who can you blame for your bad luck? Can't do it? Fine, then let's try another way. Do you see that copper coin hanging over there? If you can shoot it with your arrow, you pass."
Horseback archery is Fourteen's strong point. Although the copper coin is small, it is not difficult for him to just hit it. He nodded immediately to show that he is willing to accept this way of playing. However, he forgot that this level was set by his sixth brother. How could he pass it so easily?
"No, Sixth Brother, you are not mistaken, are you asking me to use this bow and arrow to shoot a copper coin from such a distance? I'm just asking, is your bow and arrow full moon?"
Before he got the bow and arrow, Fourteen was full of confidence, but after getting the bow and arrow, Fourteen was dumbfounded. Looking at the bow and arrow in his hand, which was not as long as his forearm, Fourteen felt that even if he shot until the family dinner started, he would not be able to reach the edge of the copper coin.
Yinzuo didn't care what Fourteenth was shouting. After seeing him hold the bow and arrow steadily, he prepared to start. What could Fourteen do now? He had to try his best. If he couldn't beat him, he would just keep shooting arrows until the family dinner started.
Although the bow and arrow that Yinzuo had people prepare was small, the workmanship and materials were of high quality and were made completely according to the standards of a large bow. Fourteen's talent in riding and shooting was not in vain. He fiddled with the small bow and arrow for a while and actually found some tricks. After trying a few times, he actually shot a copper coin.
Fourteenth is a little potato. In Yinzuo's words, he can't help but be praised. Look, he starts to show off again after being praised a few times. Yinzuo glanced at Fourteenth, whose tail was almost up to the sky, and finally he restrained himself and didn't go over to hit him when he was the most proud.
After knowing that the punishment in the box would most likely lead to their immediate death, everyone's attitude at the card table became much more serious than before. If you ask who among these people least wants to lose, that person must be Kangxi. After all, although he wants to see his sons make a fool of themselves, he doesn't want to lose his dignity as a strict father.
Yinzuo had been with Kangxi for so many years, how could he not understand his father's thoughts? Seeing him hesitating with a card in his hand, he knew what he was thinking. Well, in order to prevent his father from losing face in front of his son, he had to cheer up today.
Yinzuo has always had a good brain. If he put his mind to it, he could remember everything he saw. With his help, Kangxi was always the winner after several rounds. There are always losers in every win, and Yinzhi was naturally the one who lost the most.
Although Yinzhen lost the game, he was lucky. The cards he drew several times were all harmless little jokes, such as doing push-ups while carrying someone on his back, jumping on one leg while holding someone, and singing a song for everyone. Anyway, this level of difficulty seemed to be no pressure at all to Yinzhen.
Soon another round ended. This time, the situation changed and the loser became Yinzuo, the person who set the question. Yinzuo didn't care about winning or losing at all. After all, with his thick skin, no matter what punishment he drew, he could complete it without any pressure.
It is said that the flag cannot be set up randomly. Look at Yinzuo's luck. He took out the most difficult one in the box right away. Yinzuo looked at the small wooden sign for a long time before he had to accept his fate and stood up and walked to his father. He raised his hand and put it on Kangxi's shoulder, massaging his shoulder and flattering him.
"Ama, can you let your son draw something on your face?"
Judging from Yinzuo's flattering look, Kangxi knew without a doubt that what he was going to paint was definitely not a good thing. But then again, who told Kangxi to fall for his tricks? After thinking about it for a while, he finally agreed to Yinzuo's request.