Chapter 211 Extra Chapter: Watching the Movie 2
"So, this is what listening to one's inner voice means."
In the midst of the deathly silence, the childish words of nine-year-old Yinzhen stood out all the more.
Helpless, Yinzhen silently covered the brat's mouth. Although the "Yongzheng" in the previous scene had been sent away by his own son, mother, and younger brother, Yinzhen refused to acknowledge that it was him.
Therefore, although he was a little angry, out of consideration for their meager brotherly bond and his own image, he decided to save Yinzhen.
His reputation was shattered, and Yinzhen patched it up.
Although Yinzhi was angry about "Yongzheng's" actions in the previous scene, he still stepped forward to help change the subject out of his affection for his nephew "Hongli".
"Father, it seems that every time, there are immortals in the heavens who want to show off different abilities. Last time it was a game, and this time it is listening to people's hearts."
"Eighth Brother is right. After all, it is a different world. Father Emperor, you might as well continue watching."
It was rare for Yinreng to stand up and agree with Yinsi's words. The main reason was that although he knew that the "first son" was a minefield for his father, he was very happy when he himself became the "first son".
There's nothing we can do; people are just like that, with double standards.
Kangxi glanced at Yinzhen indifferently, making him involuntarily shrink back into Yinzhen's arms. It was absurd that after witnessing the "fratricide" in the sky, Yinzhen and Yinzhen's relationship actually improved, or rather, their reputations had plummeted, and the two brothers were huddling together for warmth.
After a period of frustration, Kangxi quickly came to terms with it. Like Yinreng, he was a hypocrite; his father neglected him because he had the "first son," so of course he was unhappy.
However, Emperor Kangxi found it normal that he neglected his other sons because he was the "first son." After all, he was also particularly biased towards Yinreng when Yinreng did not have the title of "first son." It was simply a different world, and he was more biased towards him.
He is the emperor after all. No matter how biased he is, can he still be without restraint?
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief when Kangxi didn't pursue the matter, and continued to watch the development of the sky.
"Let...the imperial physician prescribe medicine...I cannot, I cannot...die today..."
(Losing a mother is pitiful enough; I can't let my child bear the stigma of being "born to bring misfortune to his mother.")
Hearing Hesheli Jingshu's heartfelt words, Yinreng's eyes instantly reddened, and he couldn't help but choke up, "Mother."
Kangxi gazed at Jing Shu, who was struggling between life and death on the sky, taking medicine for her child. For a moment, his body hunched over. He waved to Yinreng and said, "Bao Cheng."
"Father Emperor."
As Empress Hesheli passed away on the sky, Emperor Kangxi and his son supported each other, their clothes soaked with tears.
"If it weren't for me, Mother wouldn't be..."
Yinreng has had a smooth and successful life for so many years, except for the blow he suffered from the future ending when he saw the Heavenly Curtain. Because it hadn't happened yet, his sadness was also very short-lived.
The only hurdle he couldn't overcome was that he was "born to bring misfortune to his mother." Although Kangxi forbade others to discuss it, Yinreng couldn't help but doubt himself. Seeing how Empress Hesheli was trying to survive so that he wouldn't have to bear such a reputation, he couldn't hold back anymore.
Kangxi half-embraced him and earnestly comforted him: "No, it's not your fault, Baocheng. Your mother gave birth to you because she loves you. She would only be pleased to see how well you've grown up."
"Really?"
"real."
The father and son opened up to each other, and the subtle barriers that had been created by the canopy completely disappeared. It was such a touching scene, but unfortunately, the others present could not empathize with it.
Empress Hesheri was great; her maternal love was touching. But putting aside the ministers, just looking at the other princes, seeing their fathers comforting the favored crown prince, it was already quite restrained for them not to roll their eyes.
Especially Yinzhi, who felt that the Heavenly Canopy's function of listening to inner voices would be quite useful in reality. His father said he didn't like the term "first son," but didn't his actions show that he treated Yinreng as the "first son"?
Too lazy to watch the tender father-son moment, everyone turned their attention back to the sky.
Heavy rain fell, and all the flowers withered. After seven days of perseverance, Empress Hesheli finally passed away. Looking at the withered branches and fallen leaves in the rain, Emperor Kangxi was heavy-hearted, saying, "Even the flowers are grieving for the Empress's departure."
Compared to Kangxi's grief both inside and outside the celestial canopy, others were thinking much more deeply.
"Is this a coincidence or..."
Tong Guowei couldn't help but murmur to himself. With the strange dream about the empress at the beginning as a foundation, it was hard not to have wild thoughts about the scene of the empress's death.
Soetu straightened his chest, his face filled with sorrow: "This is naturally something even Heaven cannot bear. The Crown Prince has a distinguished background, and the Empress, as the Crown Prince's mother, is naturally of extraordinary birth as well."
Regardless of the timeline, Suo'etu is a member of the Hesheli family and the Crown Prince's staunchest supporter. Whatever the reason for these signs, he is determined to pin the blame for this miracle on the Empress and the Crown Prince!
Tong Guowei snorted coldly, he just didn't like seeing Suo'etu's smug look. With the previous Tianmu incident as a foundation, he didn't believe that the Crown Prince would eventually be able to ascend the throne.
Glancing at Kangxi and Crown Prince Yinreng, who were still immersed in grief, Tong Guowei bluntly said to Suo'etu: "Leaving aside that it is another world, Suo'etu, you recognized the Crown Prince a little too early."
Soetu ignored him. The "first son" had already been chosen, so how far away could the crown prince be?
Inside the Cining Palace, Emperor Kangxi, acting unilaterally, informed Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang that he would personally raise the Crown Prince. Faced with Xiaozhuang's questioning, Kangxi revealed a hint of vulnerability, saying, "Grandmother, it's not that Baocheng can't live without me, it's that I can't live without Baocheng."
The fact that no one spoke from the heart meant that these were indeed Kangxi's true feelings. Apart from Yinreng, who was deeply moved, everyone else felt a chill run down their spines!
Although they look alike, it's really hard to imagine them as their majestic imperial father. Has their imperial father really favored Yinreng to this extent?
The princes couldn't help but scrutinize Kangxi. Kangxi blushed, probably because the image of himself on the celestial screen was too young and his emotions were too outward, which he could understand.
So Kangxi didn't say anything, thus creating a misconception for everyone. It turns out, their imperial father really was that emotional!
Oh, specifically referring to Yinreng.
Thinking of this, Yinzhi could no longer laugh.
On June 6th of the fourteenth year of the Kangxi Emperor's reign, at Bao Cheng's first birthday banquet, the emperor hastily announced that Bao Cheng had been established as the Crown Prince. He also bestowed upon Bao Cheng the formal name "Yinreng," meaning "enduring blessings." At the same time, an imperial edict was issued ordering that all other princes also adopt the generational name "Yin."
Upon seeing this, Yinzhi couldn't help but grimace, feeling extremely uncomfortable. Although their names didn't originate in this world, the thought that the entire Qing Dynasty could see this celestial canopy made it clear to everyone except the imperial family that this was the origin of the "Yin" generation name. Yinzhi even considered changing his name!
Damn it, how come every version of Yinreng can bring him bad luck?!
The other princes obviously understood this as well, and their expressions changed repeatedly. Yinreng couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth slightly. Yinzhi was happy when he was unhappy, and he even hid his sadness at losing his mother.
When the master who was chanting sutras to pray for Bao Cheng met Bao Cheng and said that he had a connection with Buddhism and was a born Buddhist, Kangxi was furious and expelled all the monks from the palace, forbidding anyone from mentioning any word related to "Buddha" in front of Bao Cheng.
Unaware of the reason, Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang summoned him.
"Xuan Ye, what are you doing?"
“Grandma, Bao Cheng is my son. He is only destined for the throne, not for Buddhism.”
(Having one monk father is enough; my son won't do!)
Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang gripped her Buddhist prayer beads tightly. After praying to Buddha for so many years, it was unclear whether she truly believed in Buddhism or was simply longing for her children while facing the Buddha statue.
"I understand."
(It's all resentment. Fulin, why don't you sever your past and become a monk to escape the world? Do you know how much this will affect us, your grandchildren? I will not let Baocheng follow your path.)
"..."
"??"
"!" In front of the Qianqing Palace, no one said anything, but they said everything.
Faced with the evasive gazes of the crowd, Kangxi's face darkened. He truly didn't have a father who wanted to become a monk! The late emperor had indeed passed away; he hadn't become a monk!
The thought that the entire Qing Dynasty had witnessed this, and that this episode might very well become part of unofficial historical records, made Emperor Kangxi grit his teeth in frustration.
Whether it's the rumors of him being the "first son" or "becoming a monk," think about it carefully. Indeed, even after Shunzhi's death, he was still the person who could break him the most!
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