Chapter 228 Extra - Watching the Movie 19
A struggle for the throne? A struggle for the rightful heir?
How absurd! How could this be?
In the 30th year of the Kangxi Emperor's reign, many young princes fawned over Yinreng in a struggle for the right to accompany him on his journey beyond the Great Wall. The 13th prince, Yinxiang, and the 14th prince, Yinti, were twins, born to Consort Min of Yonghe Palace in the 25th year of the Kangxi Emperor's reign, and were currently the youngest children in the palace.
Because of their young age, they bypassed their older brothers and sat in Yinreng's lap. The two little ones looked at Yinreng with bright eyes. Little Yinti spoke first: "Crown Prince, please take us with you. I can draw a small bow."
(Yinti wants to go out and play with his elder brother, the Crown Prince—)
The chubby-cheeked Yinxiang nodded obediently, "I can also grind ink and lay out paper. I can help my Crown Prince brother with his tasks."
(Yinxiang wants to be with his elder brother, the Crown Prince—)
Yinzhen, with his most exquisite features, mischievously took out a purse and placed it in Yinreng's hand. "Second brother, don't listen to them. I have plenty of money in my purse. If I need anything good, I can buy it immediately. It's much more useful than those two."
(Brother Crown Prince, take me with you—)
Yinzhi leaned against Yinreng, looking at him pitifully: "Little Eleven wants to be with Crown Prince Brother. Little Eleven has been sick and hasn't been out since. Crown Prince Brother, please take me out to see the world."
(My brother, the Crown Prince, took me with him—)
"..." Watching the young princes vying for favor, their conversations revolving around the young crown prince, everyone fell silent. It seemed there might be a possibility.
At this moment, Yinzhen didn't care that he had existed in this world and had become a twin with the thirteenth prince; Yintang didn't care that the eleventh prince was still alive and kicking. Everyone felt a sense of unspoken shyness and embarrassment.
If it's about vying for the throne, everyone gets nervous and worried, afraid of being implicated; but if it suddenly becomes about vying for the rightful heir and the attention of the young crown prince, then they can't help but relate to it.
I'm sorry, but once I put myself in the shoes of the person on the screen, I see every brother as a competitor!
Kangxi, however, was filled with shame and anger. It wasn't a matter of seizing the throne, nor even taking the legitimate son! Bao Cheng was his son! No matter the world, he should be the closest to him!
As for Yinreng, he felt a little uncomfortable. Seeing his brothers getting into character so quickly, he couldn't help but take a step back. No, you guys are making him inexplicably flustered.
He still prefers their previous unruly ways; they should all stay away from the young prince's life!
It would be better to fight for the throne!
On the 30th day of the fourth month of the 30th year of the Kangxi Emperor's reign, the imperial entourage arrived at the meeting place in Duolunnuoer. After seeing off Yinreng, a worried Kangxi Emperor specially summoned the princes who had accompanied him.
"Today, I will tell you frankly, even if I am unwilling to admit it, Bao Cheng is indeed a Buddhist disciple who has a divine beast that has recognized him as its master..."
"The Jebtsundamba Khutuktu from Khalkha is the first incarnation of the highest living Buddha of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. I am afraid that this Jebtsundamba Khutuktu may secretly contact Bao Cheng during the alliance meeting..."
After hearing Kangxi's words, the five princes—Yinzhen, Yinqi, Yinzuo, Yinyou, and Yinsi—unanimously agreed, promising to protect Yinreng and prevent the Jebtsundamba from harming him. While they were still discussing in the tent, the scene shifts to Yinreng encountering the Jebtsundamba on the grasslands.
Yinreng snorted coldly, his gaze sweeping over his brothers below, the mockery in his eyes quite obvious.
This is it? This is how you think you can compete for the throne? Others have already raided the capital, and you're still discussing it?
The princes froze, especially the four who appeared in the sky, who were even more ashamed and annoyed. They were truly useless! If it were them, they would definitely have done a better job!
Emperor Kangxi, who was also affected, couldn't help but frown. He inwardly complained about his poor supervision of the prince in the sky, saying that if it were him, he certainly wouldn't have let the young prince out of his sight.
In short, everyone is unhappy. It's no longer just about identification; people are already thinking about replacing each other.
On the grasslands of Dolonnor, colorful flags fluttered as the alliance meeting commenced in a grand and solemn atmosphere. From Yinzhen to Yinsi, the five princes, like loyal guards, followed closely behind Yinreng, never daring to relax for a moment. No matter how Yinreng tried to persuade them, they were unwilling to leave him to go out and play.
(Protect our second brother, he belongs to us!)
Jebtsundamba Khutuktu, who had been repeatedly prevented from speaking to the Crown Prince due to the interference of the princes, pondered, "Are these princes wary of me?"
(Save the Buddhist disciples; the Buddhist disciples belong to the Buddhist community!)
Looking at the childish "scheming and intrigue" on the sky, everyone was speechless.
"Isn't this a case of being too clever for one's own good?"
Yinti looked up, gazing thoughtfully at Yinzhen.
Yinzhen was in a dilemma, unwilling to believe that the other person was himself. Yinsi also found it difficult to answer. However, Yintang stepped forward and said bluntly, "What kind of intelligence is this?"
Before Yinzhen and Yinsi could get angry, Yintang chuckled and continued, "They've been living too comfortably. They're teenagers and still so naive, unlike us..."
His tone carried an undeniable hint of envy and self-deprecation, causing Yinzhen and Yinsi to fall silent.
The same Forbidden City, but different circumstances. Their desire to replace it was perhaps driven by envy.
At this moment, the three of them unanimously turned their gaze to the handsome young prince. It was because of him, because of his existence, that there was such a different Forbidden City, and different royal fathers and sons and brothers.
If only the little prince were really their brother.
The curtain of light continued to fall, and a faint, invisible force of will coalesced into a wisp of smoke, drifting upwards.
On the fourth day of the fifth lunar month, the alliance mediation concluded successfully in public, and the Eight Banners army held a grand military parade. Infantry and cavalry appeared one after another, demonstrating the majesty of the Qing Dynasty.
The next to take the field, the firearms battalion, displayed a deafening power that sent shivers down the spines of everyone present.
(Is this the little surprise Bao Cheng prepared for me?)
Hearing Kangxi's heartfelt words, everyone eagerly awaited, wanting such a small surprise as well!
Looking at the spirited Qing Dynasty officials in the sky, everyone couldn't help but feel envious, wishing the little prince were theirs.
At this moment, not only Emperor Kangxi and his ministers in front of the Qianqing Palace, but all the people of the Qing Dynasty couldn't help but think this way. The whole country was united, and the invisible power of their will transformed from wisps of smoke into beams of light, soaring straight into the sky.
The world consciousness, jolted awake from its slumber by an immense force of will, was utterly bewildered. Fine, fine, so this is how it works? It's one thing for outsiders to seize my territory, but now you're causing trouble?
Wanting everything! Is that even possible for you? Well... if we had it, that wouldn't be bad...
At this moment, a worldview that had been slacking off fell into deep thought, suddenly developing a tiny bit of ambition.
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