Rebirth: My Life as Daddy's Favorite in the Great Qing

A benevolent, all-around best debater and "chicken-raising" professional father; a master of palace intrigue and "white lotus" drama queen mother; a difficult, petty elder brother who ...

Chapter 449 I Want to Escape But I Can’t

Yes, what will Yinzhen do now that all the work has been assigned? Well... I can only say that no matter what time it is, the eldest brother is still the eldest brother. Look, he has already walked over to the recliner where Yinzuo usually lies down to rest.

Yinreng and the others had no way to deal with Yinzhi's obvious cheating behavior. Not to mention that they were still in the Qianqing Palace at that time, they lost just because he was their brother. Well, they had to accept their fate and think that it was the responsibility of the capable.

While Yinreng and the others were still struggling with the pile of memorials, Doctor Wang had already arrived at Kangxi's bedroom. To be honest, the old man really didn't want to see the father and son. If his emotions could be used as background music, then the background music in his heart must be - I want to escape but I can't...

"Doctor Wang, you're finally here. Khan Ama has been coughing for several days, especially at night. He hasn't gotten better after taking medicine for a few days. Please come and take a good look at him..."

Doctor Wang was pulled by Yinzuo to the bed where Kangxi was lying. Under his earnest gaze, he calmed himself down before raising his hand to place it on Kangxi's wrist. After closing his eyes and carefully diagnosing the condition, he stood up and replied.

"Your Highness, don't worry too much. Your Highness's persistent cough isn't just due to excessive internal heat, it's also likely related to his recent overwork and lack of rest. So, I'll adjust the prescription. Drink plenty of water these next few days and make sure you get enough rest every day. If your Highness doesn't improve in a few days, I'll give him another acupuncture treatment..."

After knowing that Kangxi's illness was not serious, Yinzuo felt a little relieved. In order to ensure that Kangxi had enough sleep, Yinzuo simply acted first and asked Liang Jiugong to take people to pack up, and then dragged Kangxi into the carriage to Changchun Garden.

"Don't worry, Father. With Fourth Brother and the others watching over the affairs of the court, there will definitely be no trouble. Isn't there a saying that goes, 'The earth will continue to rotate regardless of who is around.' Let me tell you something you may not like. If you're worried about this or that while you're still alive, you can still take charge of it yourself. But what if you're gone? This huge empire will be destroyed without you. Father, we must accept our age and let go when it's time. I don't want to become a fatherless child at such a young age..."

Although it was not the first time that Liang Jiugong heard Yinzuo say such outrageous words, no matter how many times he heard it, he was still so frightened that he dared not breathe. He had to say that this gentleman was very brave. Even if what he said was all true, such honest advice was unpleasant to the ears after all. The Emperor would not punish his own son, but that did not mean that he would not punish himself. If he was not careful at this time, he would probably have to move.

Unexpectedly, this time, after hearing Yinzuo's such rebellious words, Kangxi did not get angry. He just stared at Yinzuo's face seriously for a long time before sighing softly.

"Forget it, Yinzuo, you're right. The earth will continue to rotate regardless of who is around. I'm old now, and I should let my fourth brother and the others do many things..."

Yinzuo didn't care whether Kangxi had really come to terms with it or was just saying those words to appease him. He just strictly followed the instructions of Doctor Wang and kept an eye on Kangxi, asking him to eat on time, drink plenty of water, rest more, work less, and exercise more. Kangxi had a good physical condition, so after a few days of recuperation, although the cough symptoms were not completely cured, they were much lighter than before. After Doctor Wang came over and gave him a few more acupuncture treatments, at least he could sleep well tonight.

"Father, look, it's snowing outside. Fourth brother sent someone to say he would come over today, but now I don't know if he can come."

Kangxi glanced at Yinzuo who opened the window and stretched his hand outside to catch the falling snowflakes from the sky. He raised his hand and called Liang Jiugong beside him to come over and pull the person in and close the window at the same time.

"Stop fooling around. The window is transparent. If you want to watch the snow, just sit there and watch. It's so cold, and you're not afraid of catching a cold by opening the window and standing there to enjoy the breeze. Since your fourth brother said he would come over, he will definitely not break his promise even if the weather is bad. Just sit here quietly. He will come in on his own when he arrives."

The windows on the Changchun Garden side were all made of glass. The reason why Yinzuo opened the window was not because he could not see outside if it was closed, but to make it convenient for him to play in the snow. Although he was restrained by Kangxi and was not allowed to do so, he did not make a fuss. He obediently followed Liang Jiugong back to sit next to Kangxi, raised his hand and pinched a piece of cake from the small table in front of him and started to eat.

"Don't worry, Father. My son is in good health now. He won't get sick easily. But you are right. Fourth Brother always keeps his promises. If he said he would come, he will definitely come. So, Wanquan, take someone to the greenhouse to pick some vegetables. Hot pot is perfect for snowy days. Father, how about we have hot pot tonight?"

Kangxi had been the emperor for so many years and had eaten all kinds of delicious food. He never paid much attention to his appetite. Since Yinzuo wanted to eat hot pot, he naturally would not spoil his fun. Yinzuo was ordering dishes with great interest when Yinzhen came in from the door in the wind and snow. He raised his hand to take off his hat, took off his cloak and handed it to the eunuch beside him, then walked up to Kangxi and greeted him.

"It's better to arrive at the right time than to arrive early. I just discussed with my father about having hot pot tonight. Fourth brother, do you have anything you want to eat? Let's report it together and let the imperial kitchen prepare it."

Since becoming the crown prince, Yinzhen has become more and more stable in recent years. Today, it is rare that he is willing to join Yinzuo in making trouble. The two brothers huddled together and whispered for a long time. Finally, they simply asked someone to bring paper and pen to write down all the things they wanted to eat. After filling up the paper, they stopped writing and handed the paper to the eunuch waiting on the side, asking him to take the food to the imperial kitchen.

"Hey, it's better to have a lot of people eating hot pot. Everyone will rush to eat and the food will taste good. When it snows, I must call all my brothers and sisters over. I'll set up a big table in my Shufengxuan waterside pavilion. The spicier the soup base, the better..."

Because Kangxi was still coughing, the hot pot soup base tonight was naturally not spicy, but the meat in the bone soup specially made by the imperial kitchen was also very fragrant. After the meal, except for Kangxi who had a poor appetite due to illness, Yinzuo and Yinzhen were all full.

It was impossible to go out for a walk as it was snowing outside, but fortunately the Qingxi Book House was large enough, and Yinzuo took Yinzhen for a few laps around the room before he felt comfortable. He was the type of person who preferred lying down to sitting, and seeing Kangxi half-lying on the couch to rest, he also went over and lay on the other half of the bed, and even then he did not forget to greet Yinzhen.

"Fourth brother, do you still feel full now? This couch is covered with soft cushions and it's very comfortable to lie on. Do you want to come over and lie down for a while?"