Hongxi never expected that Yinreng would actually leave him to oversee the country while he led a group of people to inspect Mongolia.

On the city gate, Hongxi watched the procession recede into the distance with a mournful gaze until it disappeared from sight, at which point he let out a long sigh.

Zhang Quan, who was standing to the side, whispered and advised, "Sir, the Emperor has also left Prince Yong to oversee the country with you. If you are feeling uneasy, why not hand over the affairs of state to Prince Yong and go out and have some fun?"

Hongxi glanced at Zhang Quan speechlessly, "Do you think Fourth Uncle will let me go?"

He's just young, not stupid, okay?

If Fourth Uncle really dares to let him go at this time and stay behind to handle state affairs, he will definitely be seen as plotting to usurp the throne. Even if his own father, the Emperor, trusts Fourth Uncle, he will probably not escape the criticism of the officials.

On the way back to the palace, a servant rushed up to him, saying, "Your Highness, the Second Prince has climbed up a tree and won't come down."

Hongxi frowned and followed the servant toward the back garden.

The Second Prince refers to Hong Jin. He only found out this morning that his father, the Emperor, took a group of people to Mongolia, but not Hong Jin.

It was said that Xiao Hongjin would stay behind to keep him company.

Hmph, they only kept Hong Jin because they thought he was too young and they were afraid he would cause trouble.

From a distance, Hongxi saw a group of palace maids, eunuchs, and guards surrounding a tree. Everyone looked up and saw a little dumpling sitting on the tree, its big head swaying and seemingly saying something.

"Hongjin, how did you climb up there?"

As soon as Hongxi spoke, everyone immediately made way for him.

Since Yinreng ascended the throne, Hongjin has become the little tyrant of the harem.

The main reason is that the current emperor only has two princes. The elder one is already married and has no children, while the younger one is the little tyrant in front of us, who is at the age that dogs hate.

The Empress is now the most powerful woman in the harem, but because there are so few children in the harem, it is impossible for the Empress to do anything to the Little Tyrant over a trivial matter.

Thus, with his mother's indulgence, the little tyrant was fearless, except for his older brother Hongxi.

"Brother" Hong Jin had just been arrogant, but now that he saw Hong Xi, he immediately turned into a coward.

Hongxi walked to the tree with his hands behind his back, and looked up with an imposing air.

"Is it fun up in the trees?"

Hong Jin pursed his lips and muttered somewhat fearfully, "It's fun."

"What do you play in the trees?"

Hong Jin's big eyes darted around, and his little brain quickly started looking for reasons. Just then, he saw a bird perched on a branch not far away and immediately said, "Look at the bird."

Hongxi nodded, his face showing no sign of anger. "In that case, you can stay in the tree and enjoy the view. Come down whenever it's time for dinner."

Hong Jin opened his mouth, watched the receding figure, and was completely dumbfounded.

What does this mean? Does it mean they're not letting him go down?

The little guy blinked his eyes, bent over, and was about to run downstairs.

Zhang Quan forced a smile and advised, "Second Prince, you'd better not come down. The First Prince just meant that you should stay in the tree and not come down until dinner time."

Zhang Quan was also very troubled.

The eldest prince always dealt with people so gently and mildly.

Now that the Empress and the Second Prince's mother, Consort Shu, have been taken out on an inspection tour, there is really no one in the entire palace who can challenge the First Prince.

Upon hearing this, Hong Jin burst into tears and began to shout at the top of his lungs.

"I want to see my brother, I want to go downstairs."

Zhang Quan hung his head and remained silent.

In the main hall of Yuqing Palace, Hongxi was reviewing memorials, with reports about Hongjin's situation coming in from time to time, until Zhang Quan ran in.

"Your Highness, the Second Prince has been crying non-stop, and now his voice is hoarse."

Hongxi remained calm and said, "It's alright, just take your medicine if you become mute."

The little brat has been causing trouble all day long, and with the elders in the palace, he couldn't easily discipline him. Now that he's the most powerful person in the harem, he can take this opportunity to properly teach Hongjin a lesson.

Although they were not born to the same mother, they were the only two brothers in the entire harem, and he sincerely hoped that his younger brother would have a peaceful and healthy life in the future.

But the premise is that he doesn't do something reckless himself.

Zhang Quan knew what his master meant, but fearing that the stalemate would lead to gossip, he still advised, "Sir, if the court officials outside find out about this, they might talk badly about you."

Hongxi raised his eyes. "What good would it do to tell them?"

Zhang Quan was speechless for a moment.

Yeah, what's the point of saying it?

Thinking of this, Zhang Quan stopped trying to persuade him and bowed as he left.

A moment later, Hongxi, who was reviewing memorials, felt a shadow loom over him. He looked up and saw Prince Yong walking in with a smile on his face.

"Fourth Uncle, what brings you here?"

Hongxi stood up happily to greet him, "Fourth Uncle, is there something you need?"

Hongxi took Yinzhen's hand and sat him down beside him, then personally poured him tea.

Yinzhen watched Hongxi do all this with a smile, thinking that the child was really well-educated. Recalling everything Hongli had once told him, he could only sigh silently in his heart.

Fortunately, everything before him was so beautiful, not as Hongli had described. Otherwise, even if he ascended the throne as emperor, he would probably still feel uneasy.

"Before he left, the Emperor instructed me that you should be in charge of all matters of the court, and that I should step in if you encounter any issues that you are unsure about."

Hongxi pondered for a moment and tentatively asked, "I have never really dealt with state affairs. The memorials I am reviewing now are all minor matters. If we really encounter trouble, it will definitely be up to your fourth uncle to handle it."

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