Chapter 71

"Brother! Isn't it very interesting?" In the storytelling building, Yinzuo couldn't sit still. He leaned on the railing and looked down. He saw the storyteller in the hall clapping his wooden stick and the audience laughing.

Then he returned to his seat from the railing and said to his brother, the prince: "Coming here to listen to the book is not only to listen to the story, but also to listen to the excitement."

He looked quite experienced and expressed his feelings about life, which made the prince laugh.

After hanging out with the prince, his brother seemed to be in a good mood, and Yinzuo was also having fun. And there was another thing, he didn't have to spend any money when he went out with his brother, his brother was very generous, not only did he not have to spend any money, but after hanging out, his brother even gave him some pocket money!

Yinzuo often went out and spent a lot of money. When he received the pocket money from his brother, the crown prince, he was so happy that he kept saying hello to his brother and telling him to tell him whatever he wanted in the future.

The way Yinzuo smiled with his eyes curved gave the prince, who was paying, a fresh sense of satisfaction. However, seeing him stuffing money into his purse, he couldn't help but say to him, "Why are you acting like a money-grubber? You shouldn't act like that in front of outsiders."

"I know, I know." After Yinzuo finished speaking, he straightened his back and his smile became elegant, showing the royal demeanor.

Before they parted, Yinzuo said to his brother, the crown prince: "Please remember to give the pony to the emperor."

The prince hesitated: "Do you really want to send it?"

Yinzuo said firmly: "Of course."

Then he whispered to his brother, the Crown Prince: "Brother Crown Prince, bring back something for the Emperor this time. The Emperor will be more willing to agree to go out next time."

“That’s called bribery.”

The prince covered Yinzuo's mouth. His Royal Highness could not bear to hear people mention the word "bribery" in front of him. Yinzuo's eyes were bright and cunning, and the prince could not help but say to him: "If you keep talking nonsense like this, you will get beaten sooner or later."

Yinzuo pulled the prince's hand off and said, "I don't act like this in front of others."

The prince thought that it would not work in front of them either. If he angered them, wouldn’t he get beaten anyway?

The prince was still hesitant about giving Kangxi a pony. The key point was that it was not a fine horse that could run a thousand miles, but a straw horse. Although it was very lifelike, wasn't it a bit embarrassing? Not presentable?

The prince's zodiac sign was tiger, and Kangxi's zodiac sign was horse, so they bought both a big straw tiger and a little straw pony. The big straw tiger looked okay on the prince, and had a somewhat majestic look, but the little pony was completely different.

The prince took out the straw pony, looked at it again, and said, "Ugly."

Yin Zuo corrected: "It's obviously very cute, the emperor likes it this way."

Yinzuo also snorted: "If the emperor doesn't want to see me, I won't go, and I won't share the things I bought with him."

The prince touched Yinzuo's head and said, "Don't forget to make up for your lessons when you go back."

Yinzuo: "...I understand." His brother, the crown prince, was like this, but Yinzuo said to the crown prince: "Crown prince, take a day off today. If you have any important work, do it tomorrow."

The prince hummed, and then said to Yinzuo, who was looking at him with concern in his eyes, "I don't feel tired now."

I felt much more relaxed.

Yinzuo said happily: "See, we just need to take a break."

The prince smiled.

Although hesitant, the prince finally took the straw pony and presented it to Kangxi.

"It looked quite interesting, so I bought it for the Emperor to have a look."

Kangxi: “…”

Seeing the emperor's silence, the prince became embarrassed. He explained, "Well, my sixth brother said that the emperor would like it."

This pony is very lifelike, even the tail is well-woven with details, so it is not rough. However, the pony tilts its neck and raises its hoof as if to scratch itself. It does not look like a pony and at first glance you might think it is a dog.

But what Sixth Brother said is right, horses are not that majestic, and they can never compare to tigers in terms of majesty. But being cute and interesting is also a kind of likable style.

But don't mention that the emperor's zodiac sign is horse, so he gave this straw pony as a gift. He is not like my sixth brother who asks for a beating without saying anything.

Kangxi was at a loss for words, and finally said, "Can you believe what that kid said?"

The prince couldn't help but say a few words for Yinzuo. He said, "It's not bad. It looks very cute." He bought it himself, so the prince could see that he liked it a little after looking at it more.

But it was indeed incompatible with the status and temperament of the emperor's father, and he was confused for a moment. The prince lowered his head slightly and said, "I'd better take it back myself."

The prince returned to the palace today and seemed to be in a good mood. Kangxi was also happy to see him, but now he seems to be disappointed. Kangxi: "...Stay here with me. Hmm, it's a bit naive to look at him a few more times."

Just put it together with the goose gourd sculpture that Yinzuo bought.

He now has a lot of odds and ends, all of which his son has given him, and he doesn't want to hurt his son's feelings.

Alas, it is not easy for him to be the emperor.

After the prince left, Kangxi took the straw pony and put it back into the box which was specially used to store these miscellaneous little things.

He also complained to Liang Jiugong: "Look at what these are. If you don't know, you might think they are the collection of a seven or eight-year-old child. I am embarrassed to show them to others."

Liang Jiugong just smiled. Although His Majesty was disgusted, he didn't throw it into the warehouse to collect dust, but even a small stone of a strange shape was well placed.

"The princes all like what they see as interesting, and they always think of His Majesty, wanting to make Him happy. The princes are all filial."

Kangxi didn't say anything, but one could tell from the looks of it that he was in a good mood.

Liang Jiugong added: "Straw-woven items fade easily. I'll ask someone how to maintain them."

Then, as expected, I heard His Majesty say “hmm”.

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The prince is now studying at the Ministry of Revenue. The eldest prince came to the Ministry of Revenue and didn't say much. He just looked at the prince. The prince was looking at the account books by himself and didn't bother to pay attention to him. He said, "If you have nothing to do, just look through the old cases. Doesn't Li Shangshu of the Ministry of Justice say that there are not enough people all day long? Why do I think you are quite idle?"

The eldest prince had been in the Ministry of Justice for two years and was getting bored. He didn't like the work of the Ministry of Justice. He didn't need to get involved in arresting criminals, and he found it boring to watch the trials. As for torture, he didn't need to get involved in it himself.

The Crown Prince has been transferred from the Ministry of Personnel to the Ministry of Revenue, and it seems that the Emperor wants him to rotate through the six ministries, while it seems that he will be assigned to the Ministry of Justice.

The initial novelty has worn off, and the eldest prince is now getting restless in the Ministry of Justice.

He ignored the prince's bland words and looked at the prince who was looking at the account book. He suddenly asked, "Where is your booklet?"

The prince instantly understood what the eldest prince was talking about. Looking at the jealous face of the eldest prince, the prince laughed.

"I've kept the gift that my sixth brother gave me well."

The prince also touched his sleeve pocket.

The prince's smiling face was so abominable that the eldest prince gritted his teeth.

The prince smiled and said, "Big brother, do you want to see it?"

The eldest prince was very upset. He really wanted to see, but he couldn't say it. The eldest prince stared at the prince, as if he wanted to stare a hole in the prince's face.

Just take a look, see what's going on?!

It was said that the prince smiled happily after taking a look at the booklet. He wanted to see what it was.

But when the eldest prince was about to wipe his face and say he wanted to take a look, the prince smiled and said, "No."

The eldest prince's words were suddenly stuck in his throat.

The prince was already smiling as he continued to look down at the account books, and he said, "Brother, if you are fine, don't bother us at the Ministry of Revenue. If you are not busy, we are."

The eldest brother: “…”

Ahhh, the second brother’s mean look made the eldest prince clench his fists again and again, and he really wanted to hit the prince in the face.

Of course he didn't really beat him in the end, but he went to find Yinzuo.

When Yinzuo saw the eldest prince, he said happily: "Brother, let's have sweet and sour fish tonight." The small kitchen in Yinzuo's yard was originally used to supplement Yinzuo's diet because he was in poor health. Now that his health is getting better, the small kitchen has never been removed.

When the eldest prince heard about sweet and sour fish, he nodded.

But there are some things that have to be said, such as why she went out of the palace to play with the second child, and why she took a lot of effort to make a collection of jokes for the second child. Was she too concerned about the second child?

At this time, I have to ask: "Which brother do you like better, the prince or me?"

Oh my goodness, the eldest prince was arguing about this matter when Yinzuo was still unable to walk. How many years have passed? Seven or eight years have passed, why are they still arguing about this issue?

Yinzuo is so popular, sweet but troubled.

It’s not easy to carry water when there are too many brothers.

Yinzuo had no choice but to hug his elder brother, and then explained to him that he felt that the prince was too tired and was in a bad mood. He also said that of course he could play with his elder brother at any time as long as his elder brother did not mind.

But no matter how the eldest prince persuaded, he was not satisfied and felt that Yinzuo still liked the second prince more.

"Not only did you write a joke booklet for him, but now that the prince is away, you can't even say you like your elder brother more."

Yinzuo kept scratching his head.

Seeing that his cheerful and generous elder brother insisted on being serious about this issue, Yinzuo laughed and whispered, "Brother, this is not manly enough."

Then his elder brother heard it, and this was a big deal, his elder brother got really angry.

Seeing that his elder brother was about to throw down his chopsticks and leave, Yinzuo quickly grabbed his elder brother and said, "I was wrong, I was wrong."

"Big brother is the manliest."

"Those who like Big Brother, like him very much."

"If not, I'll also make a collection of jokes for Big Brother?"

Yinzuo held the eldest prince tightly and would not let him leave, and promised to give him a joke booklet that was no less informative than the one given to the crown prince.

The eldest brother was satisfied and sat back down.

Yinzuo also picked out fish bones for the eldest prince, and then put them to his mouth. He served him very attentively, and the eldest prince finally had a comfortable meal.

Yinzuo wiped his sweat and said, "Brother, you are not angry anymore, right?"

The eldest prince snorted twice, and after thinking for a while, he felt that he needed to show his generosity and surpass the second prince, so he said to Yinzuo: "Forget about the booklet, there is no need to compile it for me."

"Only the Crown Prince is so worried and unhappy all day long. What is there for him to be unhappy about? Do you need to worry about him?"

"I don't need it."

"Focus on your studies, and work on your horseback riding and archery. If the Emperor takes you to the hunting competition next year, you are not a child anymore, and it is time for you to show your skills."

Yinzuo nodded.

In fact, his riding and archery skills were not bad. Although he was not as good as his hardworking seventh brother, he was still okay. Yinzuo thought that he could also lead the hunting team to officially participate in hunting activities, and he felt a little excited at the thought.

But it’s too early to get excited now, the year isn’t even over yet.

When winter was about to come, Yinzuo went out several times. Today, Yinzuo watched the sweet potato harvesting before winter at the imperial farm, and brought a few big sweet potatoes back to the palace.

In fact, there was nothing more he could do in the imperial farm. Since the trial promotion of sweet potatoes and corn began, the imperial farm had arranged special people to take charge of the planting experiments of these crops.

According to the results of the trial planting in Shanxi, it is quite good. Take sweet potatoes for example. The time from planting to harvest is short, and the harvest volume is not small. It is very popular in disaster areas that are in urgent need of food. Moreover, people are very smart. Sweet potato chips and sweet potato noodles can also be stored for a long time.

If you eat it with grain, you can save a lot of food.

So we have already started to promote it in other places.

The people on the imperial farm also learned from Yinzuo's record-keeping notebook that they paid close attention to the things grown on the farm without being told. They not only paid attention to the sweet potatoes and corn, but also the strange seeds that the Sixth Prince had brought. As long as they gave the order, Yinzuo would not have to worry about the rest.

Yinzuo returned happily from the imperial farm.

This was just an ordinary day. Logically, he should have arrived at the palace happily an hour later, handed a few big sweet potatoes to the small kitchen, and then called his seventh and eighth brothers next door, and then called his third and fifth brothers. His fourth brother might not come but he would call him too, and everyone would eat the roasted sweet potatoes together.

But this day was different. The people guarding the palace gate only saw a carriage rushing in. The person who got off the carriage this time was not the smiling Sixth Prince, but the guards who ran down in panic, and the Sixth Prince's personal eunuch who cried and shouted.

Yinzuo was held by the guards and was still conscious, but he felt pain in his internal organs and had difficulty opening his eyes.

Then, I don't know how much time had passed, but someone held my throat and forced medicine down my throat. It was so bitter that I could hardly sleep. In a daze, I heard someone getting angry.

It should be the voice of his royal father.

His royal father was very angry this time, even angrier than when he beat him.

Why do you want someone to be buried with you?

Yinzuo didn't want anyone to be buried with him.

The Emperor is a wise ruler, and a wise ruler should not easily bury people with him.

Yinzuo felt a big warm hand holding his hand, and the hand was holding it a little tightly. Yinzuo moved his fingers, wanting to say don't be afraid.

But his fingers moved very little, and his lips trembled but he couldn't utter a word.

At this time, Yinzuo was carried directly to the Imperial Hospital, and the emperor also rushed here. The imperial doctors who knelt down to apologize did not dare to kneel down in the emperor's anger, and they all hurried to treat the patient.

Yinzuo's fair and shiny cheeks once again turned blue-gray, and his body was once again covered with needles, as if he had returned to the time when he was seriously ill as a child.

And this time, blood was oozing out from the corner of his mouth.

Kangxi didn't care about the dirt. He held Yinzuo's hand and personally used a handkerchief to wipe the blood from the corner of Yinzuo's mouth. His hand holding the handkerchief was shaking a little.

This time is different from when Yinzuo was a child.

When Yinzuo was a child, he could still accept it and the sadness would pass after ten days or half a month.

But this time...

The child he had held in his arms and coaxed when he was young finally grew up to this age and was healthy. Although he would make trouble for him, annoy him, and make him angry, he was also very considerate and would buy him gifts that made people laugh and cry. He would accompany him when the royal grandmother passed away and put his own little cape on him...

Although he likes to play, he is actually smart and is also growing in ability. Although he is often scolded for not studying hard and learning calligraphy, he has also done many things that others have not done. He is also looking forward to his son slowly growing up to be an outstanding person.

He also said that he would provide for his old age.

He also said he wanted to be a general.

He also said that he wanted to ensure that everyone in the world had enough food to eat.

He also said that he would live in his sister's house in the future and would not let anyone bully his sister.

When I was very young, I told him that when I grew up I would share his worries and not let him be so busy.

When I met him two days ago, he was grinning and holding up his bow and told him that he could hit the bull's eye with ten arrows in a row, and he wanted him to praise him.

He didn't praise him at the time.

I just feel that it was not a moving target, nor was I shooting on a horse, nor was I shooting ten flying pigeons in a row, so there is nothing to brag about.

In fact, it was nearly a hundred steps away from the center of the target, which was pretty good. He should have praised himself at that time.

(End of this chapter)