Yi Hua's specially made sour lemon tea left Hong Hui with a sour taste in his mouth until noon the next day.

He only went to Wenyunxuan, I don't know how his mother found out and punished him like this.

When it was time for lunch, Liang Jiugong's apprentice was waiting at the door of the Imperial Study. As soon as he finished his studies, he ran up to Honghui and said, "This servant greets Prince Honghui. His Majesty has decreed that Prince Honghui will dine at the Hall of Mental Cultivation."

"Honghui obeys the order."

Under the watchful eyes of the princes and grandsons, Honghui walked unhurriedly towards the Hall of Mental Cultivation. Although the Emperor no longer summoned Honghui daily as before, he still ate lunch with him every three to five days.

This gradual and persistent effort made the palace realize even more clearly that Prince Honghui still enjoyed the emperor's favor, and they dared not underestimate him.

Liang Jiugong had prepared Honghui's favorite milk tea and a variety of dishes. Kangxi was sitting with a book in his hand. When he saw Honghui come in, he smiled and waved.

"Honghui greets His Majesty the Emperor."

"Please sit down."

Honghui spent a third of his childhood growing up in the Hall of Mental Cultivation, so he didn't feel constrained at all. He sat below Kangxi, casually took a bowl and served Kangxi some soup, and then focused on drinking his milk tea.

The sweet taste finally dispelled the lingering odor in his mouth, and Honghui squinted his eyes happily, looking just like a contented cat.

Seeing this, Kangxi couldn't help but gently pat his back: "You're satisfied with just a cup of milk tea, why is your father being so stingy with your food?"

Honghui shook his head: "Liuliu is teething, and her mother restricts her diet. As the eldest brother, I have to set an example in the mansion. Therefore, such good things can only be enjoyed in front of Grandfather."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Kangxi burst into laughter: "Today, I grant you permission to drink to your heart's content."

Liang Jiugong watched from the side, deeply admiring Honghui. No matter how the emperor was in a mood, as long as he chatted with Prince Honghui for a few words, he would immediately be happy. This was a skill that others could not learn.

"I heard that you were also involved in your tenth uncle's case?" Kangxi put a piece of spare rib on Honghui's plate.

Honghui replied with a touch of pride, "Reporting to Grandfather, Honghui was merely running errands for Father and Uncle Jiu; I didn't do anything else."

"So, do you think your father has found out the truth?"

Honghui thought for a moment: "The Emperor ordered Father to clear Uncle Shi's name. Now that the goal has been achieved and the truth is clear, we should stop here."

Why should we know when to stop?

"If I may say something disrespectful, Uncle Shi is indeed in the wrong in this matter. We don't know how the Mongols view our Great Qing. It would be better to let this matter go and let it fade away."

Kangxi took a sip of soup: "Good, what a wonderful way to describe this fleeting romance."

The grandfather and grandson chatted happily. Honghui gestured wildly as he told Kangxi about Liuliu's embarrassing moments: "Grandpa, Liuliu is teething recently. This little girl is already so concerned about her appearance at such a young age. Every day, she covers her mouth when she talks to her grandson and teases her with candy. She immediately laughs and reveals her gap teeth. It's so funny. I couldn't resist and secretly kept a portrait of her. When she grows up, I'll give it to her as part of her dowry. She'll definitely be very surprised."

Emperor Kangxi was speechless. How could he treat his sister so cruelly? Little did he know that this was a trait he had inherited from Yihua.

"And another thing, when Grandson and Hongyun went to the farm with their father to farm, she wanted to come along too. As a result, the seeds that Third Brother had painstakingly buried in the soil were all dug up by Liu Liu from behind. Third Brother was so angry that he almost cried. When Mother saw this, she spanked Liu Liu, but this girl never learns her lesson and did it again next time."

What did you all plant?

"Potatoes and peanuts too. Grandpa, when this batch of peanuts comes out, I'll pick out some of the best ones for you to make salted peanuts. Homegrown peanuts are just so fragrant," Honghui said, his mouth practically watering.

Emperor Kangxi nodded. The fourth prince's return to the farm was not just for show. He had persisted for so many years and had made his children interested in farming. He was a role model for teaching by example.

"You've eaten quite a bit. Accompany Grandfather for a walk." Kangxi reached out his hand, and Honghui immediately followed to support his arm.

The two walked slowly to the Imperial Garden, where hundreds of flowers were in full bloom, creating a vibrant and lively scene.

"Do you have a favorite flower?" Kangxi asked casually.

Honghui shook his head: "I know nothing about this. The Crown Princess once gave my mother a rare peony. She has to take good care of it every day. If she is not careful, the flower will wither. I think it is not as good as the wildflowers that bloom all over the mountains."

"You absolutely must not let Mr. Zhu hear what you said, otherwise he might not acknowledge you as his student."

Honghui nodded: "The teacher has a particular fondness for chrysanthemums, and I, his grandson, once helped him plant them to please him. Unfortunately, the teacher disliked my lack of manners and wouldn't let me near his greenhouse."

“Since ancient times, scholars and poets have used flowers to symbolize people. I, your grandfather, do not ask you to become a precious peony or crabapple, but only hope that you can have the vitality of a wildflower.” Kangxi looked at Honghui, who had already reached his shoulder, and felt that this grandson was exactly what he wanted.

"Grandson has learned his lesson."

After walking for about fifteen minutes, Honghui escorted Kangxi back to the Hall of Mental Cultivation and then went to the Imperial Study.

Behind the artificial hill in the Imperial Garden, Yinreng sat there without saying a word, his eyes flashing with intense resentment.

He's just a young boy, so why does the Emperor care about him so much? Even Hongxi and Hongjin can't replace Honghui in the Emperor's heart.

Yinreng arrived earlier than Honghui and his entourage. The Crown Princess and Li Jia were constantly vying for attention in Yuqing Palace. He came out to breathe a sigh of relief, but unexpectedly witnessed Kangxi patiently persuading Honghui.

All of this once belonged to him, but now it has gradually been given to another person. Yinreng is like a jealous child, full of grievances and resentment.

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