Xueli, a snake demon who had been cultivating diligently in the deep mountains for 500 years, was caught by a passing system just as she was barely surviving a lightning tribulation. She then sough...
Then the two of them discussed opening a fragrance and skincare products shop, a variety of milk tea shops, a pastry shop with unique flavors, and a clothing shop with different styles...
Yinzhi, a mighty and burly man, served only to sample food and pester Kangxi for estates and money.
Emperor Kangxi felt that Yinzhi was just looking for trouble, especially since he had given money for the prince's wedding.
As a result, Yinzhi is still asking him for it now.
In the past, Yinzhi's enthusiasm for dancing was mainly due to his love of contradicting the Crown Prince.
If the prince says east, he'll say west; if the prince says the plan is good, he'll definitely find fault with it.
Emperor Kangxi loved watching a spectacle!
Yinzhi had no idea that whenever the Crown Prince angered him and he was speechless, Kangxi would always reprimand the Crown Prince.
In the same martial arts contest, when Yinzhi was dominating the Crown Prince, Kangxi would reprimand him.
He didn't think anything of it before?
He just wanted to feel important and make his father think he was a good son.
However, after calming down and reflecting carefully, I realized that Kangxi's actions were indeed those of a master of maintaining a balance!
As for the future imperial brothers?
Each side has its own camp, and thus automatically becomes a natural adversary.
Add to that the prince's relatives by marriage and followers, and those two forces become two enormous entities.
What will Father Emperor do then?!
In that instant, Yinzhi seemed to see a butterfly gently flapping its wings, which would then trigger a massive tsunami in the near future!
He was just too proud to admit it, so he didn't say it outwardly but made up his mind inwardly.
So when Sherry suggested making money to improve things and create something exciting, he fully supported her!
After all, he did nothing, and as a member of the royal family, his descendants couldn't be too bad.
Earn more money and contribute to the construction of the Qing Dynasty!
No matter who ascends the throne in the future, he will not live too badly.
As for whether the future emperor can tolerate him?!
There is ample time!
Who said he'd rather die than stay in the Qing Dynasty?
Yinzhi didn't know, but subconsciously he told him that he didn't want to stay in the capital like a domesticated pig!
He just pondered it for a moment, and he didn't know why he suddenly had this thought.
Just remember Sydney's advice: the squeaky wheel gets the grease.
So Yinzhi rested for a few days, then sleepwalked in court, and after court he threw Mingzhu aside and asked to see Kangxi.
Then, she clung to Kangxi's leg and cried...
Kangxi's face was filled with disbelief. Was this a reversal of the Heavenly Stems?
I've never seen him be so persistent, shameless, and unreasonable when he was a child. How come he's learned to be so unreasonable now that he's a father?
"Baoqing, get up! Aren't you afraid people will laugh at you if word gets out?"
"No, who would dare laugh at a son who is close to his own father?!" Yinzhi said confidently.
Liang Jiugong, standing to the side, tried hard to suppress his laughter, his face turning bright red.
"Get up and speak properly, or you'll be kicked out!" Kangxi laughed in exasperation.
"I'm short of money, so I'd like to ask you for some, Father. Also, I've heard that you have a wonderful hot spring resort, and I'd like to use it to grow some vegetables to show my filial piety to you!"
Yinzhi looked like a big, docile puppy.
Emperor Kangxi chuckled: "Using my things to show my respect? Baoqing, you've gone astray!"
"Father, what you're saying is true! This world belongs to Father, and your son is Father's son. Everything belongs to Father!"
Ever since Yinzhi changed his approach, he's become incredibly sweet-talking!
It all depends on whether he's willing to coax her or not!
Emperor Kangxi couldn't resist tapping him on the forehead with the handle of his fan.
"Alright, seeing that you've been quite sensible lately, I'll grant your wish! But if you're shameless again, be careful, or I'll punish you!"
"Your son thanks Father Emperor. Father Emperor is the best Father Emperor in the world. Your son loves Father Emperor the most..."
Yinzhi's lips were as sweet as honey at that moment.
Kangxi tried to control the smile on his face, raised his chin and nodded at Liang Jiugong.
Liang Jiugong took Yinzhi out.
Emperor Kangxi couldn't help but laugh even as he reviewed memorials alone.
After all, the children both respected and feared him.
In the past, even the crown prince would act coquettishly and become close to him.
However, as the Crown Prince grew older, he became increasingly close to Suo'etu.
Emperor Kangxi cursed Suo'etu in his heart for corrupting his good crown prince.
Yinzhi would only attend court briefly each day, and he kept his distance from Mingzhu.
Aside from paying his respects to Consort Hui, he spent his time discussing making money with Shirley.
I must say, the influx of money is a delightful thing!
As Xue Li's belly grew larger, she rarely went to pay her respects to Consort Hui anymore.
Consort Hui initially found fault with the original owner of the body because she had not conceived after two years of marriage.
It wasn't until the original owner of this body became pregnant that her attitude changed.
The birth of the two little princesses immediately caused Consort Hui to revert to her old ways.
Sherry is pregnant with twins right now, so even if she's unhappy, she won't cause trouble at this time.
So Shirley was quite relaxed staying at the mansion.
Yinzhi spends his free time playing with Zhaozhao and Xixi, and because he has shifted his focus, he has become closer to the children.
March of the 30th year of the Kangxi Emperor's reign (1691).
Sherry felt she was about to give birth, and the wet nurse and midwife were ready.
It was launched one night.
Perhaps it's a habit of producing multiple batches.
Shirley gave birth quickly, and the wet nurses, each carrying a swaddled baby, went out happily to announce the good news.
"Your Majesty, the Princess Consort has given birth to twins, a boy and a girl. Both mother and children are safe and sound. This is a very auspicious occasion!"
Against the backdrop of the wet nurse's radiant face, Yinzhi stared blankly at the bright yellow swaddling clothes.
He has a son!
He has a legitimate son!
"Hahaha, reward them all!" Yinzhi laughed loudly, but that sound must have disturbed the little maid, who pouted and looked aggrieved.
Yinzhi looked closely at the two chubby little babies and felt a wave of tenderness wash over him.
"How is the Fujin?" Seeing the wet nurses leave, Yinzhi simply stepped into the delivery room.
He was stopped by his wet nurse, Wang.
After everything was settled, Yinzhi quietly entered the bedchamber.
Tears welled up in her eyes as she held Shirley's hand and sobbed.
It was because it was nighttime and no one was around that he cried so unrestrainedly.
The next day, the palace was in an uproar.
The first pair of twins (a boy and a girl) in the Qing Dynasty!
Consort Hui finally got her wish and had the grandson she had always dreamed of, and she was overjoyed.
He was also generous with the rewards he had, including congratulatory gifts from the ladies of the palace, as well as rewards from the Empress Dowager and Emperor Kangxi.
Emperor Kangxi already knew that Xue Li was pregnant with twins, but he was also afraid that they would be a pair of little princesses.
Now that they know they are twins, and with Liang Jiugong's flattering words...
Emperor Kangxi was overjoyed!
Only the crown prince was somewhat unwilling!
His concubine is also pregnant, and he had originally wanted to try and secure the title of the eldest grandson...
Sydney became incredibly wealthy because of her twins.
Consort Hui was overjoyed every day, and every few days she would arrange for her maids to come and see the twins.
Sherry didn't bother to ask, but still arranged for people to take good care of the two princesses.
Zhao Zhao seemed to sense that Grandma treated her younger brother differently, and felt somewhat aggrieved.
However, she was feeling wronged on behalf of her younger sister, not herself.
After all, because she was Kangxi's eldest granddaughter, she was still considered favored.