Qing Yan needs to calm down. Transmigrating is one thing, but becoming an infant? Is this a joke? When she was three years old, she met a jade-carved little boy. Qing Yan's eyes immediately lit...
As the date of their return to Beijing drew ever closer, the camp became busy again, with many people secretly wondering whether they should show their care for Batubuhe.
Yinzhen and Qingyan protected Batubuhe very well. Whenever he was present, Yiken'e and Hutulifengsheng Zhalafen would always follow closely behind. Many people knew in their hearts that this was just a gesture made by Yinzhen to the leaders of the Mongol tribes.
“Father, everything is ready. All of Batu Buhe’s belongings have been packed. Should Huricha arrange for the old prince’s items to be sent back to the tribe, or should they come back to the capital with us?” Yiken’e heard Batu Buhe crying quietly at night, holding the jade pendant given to him by the old prince in his hands. Yiken’e felt a little sad.
Yinzhen sat in the grand master's chair, looking at Yiken'e's bright phoenix eyes with some suspicion, as Yiken'e rarely did such things.
"Has something happened?" Yinzhen asked suspiciously.
Yiken'e directly told Yinzhen that Batu Buhe really cried last night.
"Alright, have them all packed up and taken back to the capital. We can't let Batu Buhe be sad again!" After listening for a while, Qingyan made the decision and had the old prince's things packed up.
"Su Peisheng, go and tell Hu Richa to seal up all of the old prince's belongings and hand them over to Batu Buhe for safekeeping. None of our people need to interfere." Of course, Yinzhen wanted to avoid suspicion and hoped that outsiders wouldn't think that Yinzhen was helping Batu Buhe because he had seen the old prince's things.
"Yes, sir!" Su Peisheng quickly replied.
Yinzhen sighed: "Our mansion needs some renovations. We need to give Batu Buhe a separate place so that it will be more convenient for him to leave the mansion when he grows up."
In Mongolia, the princes were taught in a laissez-faire manner. The leaders were very direct, letting these children encounter real problems. They watched from behind and would not intervene unless the children's lives were in danger.
"Fourth Prince, after we return to the capital, will we be staying at the mansion?" Qingyan asked, looking at Yinzhen.
"Father Emperor's intention is to first reside permanently at Changchun Garden, and this year we will even spend the Spring Festival there." Yinzhen remembered that Kangxi loved Changchun Garden very much in his later years and spent most of his time there.
Qingyan nodded. There were still quite a few places to stay in the garden.
"Which courtyard can Batubuhe choose?" Qingyan asked.
"Mother, are we really going to live in the garden?" Yiken'e had long missed life in the garden.
“Yes, you have to go to Changchun Garden to study every day at the hour of Yin (3-5 AM). Batu Buhe will also have to go in two years!” Yinzhen had no choice but to face his age issue.
Qingyan discovered that the Mongol princes were all mature beyond their years, which suggested a significant difference in education between the two sides. Even Batu Buhe did not seem like an ordinary child.
"Yes, I understand, Your Majesty. Batu Buhe will be attending the lessons in the study, but they will be taught in Mongolian by a special instructor." Yiken'e personally went to Kangxi's presence and inquired about the matter.
As soon as he finished speaking, the huge weight that had been hanging over Yinzhen's heart was lifted. If he were to find a teacher to instruct Batu Buhe, he would definitely ask Mr. Wu to teach him. However, if His Majesty were to take action, the choice would not be Mr. Wu, but rather those great scholars from the Mongol banners, who had all lived under the tutelage of the Mongol leaders.
They understand the situation in Mongolia better, so Batumuhe has been trained by them and there shouldn't be any major discrepancies.
"Hmm, where is Batubuhe? Why are you two here today?" Qingyan noticed that the figure following closely behind Yiken was gone and quickly asked.
"The Emperor sent Li Anda to summon him, but he hasn't returned yet. I heard from Anda that the Emperor is planning to arrange a tutor for Batu Buhe," Yiken said directly.
Qingyan felt slightly relieved after hearing this, but it was inevitable to worry a little when a boy was suddenly not around.
"Father, Batu Buhe and I have discussed it and we're planning to move to the Great Fountain area!" Yiken'e has to go to class every day, and the Great Fountain area is conveniently located very close to Changchun Garden.
Twelve animal heads?!
Suddenly, Qingyan remembered that the fountain of the Great Waterworks was built this summer, and that the corresponding bronze animal head statues would spray water once every hour.
Behind the water jets of the Grand Waterworks, there is a two-story building modeled after Western architecture, with interiors designed according to European standards. Inside the villa, there are even copper pipes for heat conduction.
"My dear, shall we move in together this year?" Unable to resist his daughter's gaze, Yinzhen turned to Qingyan and asked.
“Alright, let’s all move there. I also want to see that fountain!” Qingyan said to Yinzhen.
The twelve animal heads were Yinzhen's favorite things. The original twelve animal heads disappeared into the long river of history long ago. Although Yinzhen felt heartbroken, he was very powerless.
Now that the twelve animal head fountains have reappeared, he is determined to protect them well and never allow this garden of gardens to be destroyed again.
"Yiken'e, do you like this garden?" Yinzhen looked at Yiken'e's determined expression and smiled slightly. "You must protect this garden well and not let it be destroyed."
Yiken looked at Yinzhen with suspicion, wondering why he suddenly said such a thing.
"Fourth Prince, the child is still alive!" Qingyan understood Yinzhen's meaning and ultimately chose to help Yiken'e answer.
“Okay, Father!” Yiken’e’s clear voice echoed within the command.
"Master, Prince Batubuhe has been brought back!" Su Peisheng addressed Batubuhe as "Prince" at Batubuhe's insistence.
Batubuhe was dressed in a light blue casual outfit, with a matching silver gyrfalcon pouch hanging from his waist, and a hint of excitement appeared on his face.
"Father, Mother!" Batu Buhe realized that Yinzhen and Qingyan genuinely loved him, and in the end, he chose to believe them.
"What's wrong?" Qingyan caught the figure rushing towards him and took a silk handkerchief to wipe his sweat.
"Mother, I have a master now, and he'll be going back with me this time. I heard he came from the tribe of the Left Wing Prince!" Batu Buhe said with a smile. "Although he's not highly regarded in the tribe, His Majesty, he's a rare talent. Father should vet him first!"
Batu Buhe's words made Yinzhen nod. As the person Kangxi had chosen, Yinzhen would still investigate him carefully. Besides Batu Buhe, Yiken'e might also be involved.
"Okay, from now on, I'll come and sit with you after class!" Yiken smiled, pursing her lips.