What exactly is Yin Zuo's ultimate move? The answer is actually quite simple: aren't you full of energy? Then I'll find a way to drain your energy.

"Hongxu, Hongshi, see that pile of bricks over there? Go pick it up and carry it to the pavilion on the mountain over there. Then rest for a quarter of an hour and bring it down again. Repeat this ten times, and your mission for today will be complete."

Hongxu and Hongshi were only twelve or thirteen years old, so the bricks and stones Yinzuo prepared for them were not very many. The two boys had been hanging around in the cloth warehouse for many years, and they were used to working hard. Obviously, they didn't take Yinzuo's punishment too seriously. It's just moving bricks, isn't it? It's no big deal. I have plenty of strength.

As the saying goes, old ginger is wiser. As soon as Yinzuo saw the indifferent expressions of the two men, he knew what they were thinking. He has always been a person who likes to watch the fun and naturally would not mind giving these two little guys a blow when they were proud.

"Hey, looking at the two of you, you didn't think that just because I asked you to move bricks for one day, that was the end of the story, did you? You wishful thinking, but I'm not afraid to tell you that until the bricks are moved and you return to the Shangshufang to resume your studies after the New Year, this matter won't be over."

Well, when Yinzuo poured the basin of water on them, Hongxu and Hongshi, the two little guys, immediately became as wilted as if they had been hit by frost. Yinzuo looked at the two dejected men and did not give them any time to buffer. He raised his hand and called Akshan over, asking him to take Hongshi and Hongxu to move bricks, while he had someone carry a sedan chair up and followed behind them to act as a supervisor.

Even though Hongxu and Hongshi were at the peak of their energy, they had been raised in luxury since childhood and had never experienced such hardship. At the beginning, they could persist because of the novelty, but the job of moving bricks was boring. After just two days, they couldn't hold on any longer.

"Father, how about we change the punishment? We'll have to do horse stance and run around Changchun Garden. Or at least you can whip us. Look at how our son's hands have been rubbed by moving bricks these past few days. He's got blisters on them."

Yinzuo only has one son, Hongxu. How could he not feel distressed when he saw the blood blisters on the hand that Hongxu stretched out in front of him? But as the saying goes, you can't catch a wolf without sacrificing the child. If he doesn't have the heart to educate his son now, he will be the one who suffers in the future.

"It's okay, son. It's just a few blisters. As men, we should shed blood and sweat, not tears. Life is full of difficulties and challenges, and we must bravely overcome and face them. You are still young, at the age to endure hardships. If you endure more hardships now, your future life will be smooth..."

Although Yinzuo's words were well-made, Hongxu and Hongshi didn't seem to buy it. They looked at each other, took two steps forward, and one of them, one on the left and one on the right, grabbed one of Yinzuo's arms and shook it hard.

"Sixth Uncle, Brother Hongxu and I know we were wrong. Can you please be magnanimous and forgive us this time? I promise you that I will never do it again."

"Yes, Father, we really know we are wrong. Look, we have been moving bricks for two days now. It's enough for us to stop."

When Yin Zuo was rocked to and fro by the two little guys, he was still cheering himself up in his heart. That's enough. That won't do. If he softens his heart at this moment, he will have to endure the hardships of life in the future.

What is Yinzuo's life motto? Adhering to the principle that he should not suffer for others, Yinzuo quickly steeled himself and struggled to break free from the two little guys. He raised his hand and beckoned Dexi, who was standing by, to help him walk to a seat farther away from Hongxu and Hongshi. It took him a while to finally feel his dizzy head regain some clarity.

"Good fellow, you two almost made me vomit after shaking me around like that. Based on your behavior just now, you still want to beg for mercy from me? I tell you, there's no way. Akshan, what are you doing standing there? Hurry up and come in and take the two young brothers to move bricks. Remember, ten rounds, not a single step can be missed. Dexi, come, help me lie down in the room for a while, my head is so dizzy..."

Hongxu and Hongshi stood there and watched Yinzuo being supported by Dexi out of the flower hall. The last glimmer of hope in their hearts was shattered. Alas, just endure the hardship. The hardship of life is nothing compared to the suffering of their lives.

Hongshi and Hongxu were so addicted to the pleasure of moving bricks every day that they naturally had no time to bother Yinzuo. Our Prince Zhao was now free from worries and suddenly felt that the sky was bluer, the sun was warmer, and even the pots of jewel flowers in the room looked more gorgeous.

"An eagle is flying in the blue sky. I'm gazing northward from Changchun Garden. Sigh, it's been a month since Thirteen and Fourteen left. I wonder where they are now..."

Although Dexi didn't know where his Thirteenth and Fourteenth Masters were now, he knew that his master was in a good mood today. Look, he was so happy that he started talking nonsense. The sky was indeed blue, but there was no eagle anywhere.

The presence or absence of an eagle did not affect Yinzuo's good mood. After eating and drinking, he went into the study to write letters to Thirteen and Fourteen who were sent to the front line. He stayed in the study until almost noon and came out with two letters.

"Dexi, go to the imperial kitchen and ask them to quickly make some chili sauce, tomato sauce, hot pot base, and other things. Have someone send these two letters along with those things to them tomorrow. Have Hongxu and Hongshi come back? If they do, have them wash up and come over for dinner."

Because they still had to move bricks in the afternoon, Hongxu and Hongshi did not change their clothes. They simply washed their hands and turned over. Yinzuo did not care about the two little clay monkeys sitting opposite him. When he saw that everyone was there, he ordered Dexi to bring up the prepared food.

"Father, is there really no room for negotiation on this brick-moving thing? How about this, can we reduce the number of rounds by two? Look at my son, he's lost weight these days because he hasn't eaten or rested well."

Upon hearing this, Yinzuo looked up at Hongxu, who had already finished two bowls of rice and was still eating. He almost doubted his previous understanding. No, son, if you still think you can't eat well, then when you eat well, you are as bad as a pig.

"Son, although we are already very familiar with each other, could you please pretend a little when you are trying to fool me? You have already eaten two bowls of rice in a short while, and it is still not enough. Sigh, your fourth uncle has worked hard these past few years. I guess all his allowance from Yuqing Palace was used to support you?"