Chapter 30: The 30th Day of Wanting to Die

In Yuqing Palace, Yinreng's face turned green after hearing the palace maid's message.

He held his little fat boy in his arms with heartache. Looking at his fat son who was clueless and smiling foolishly with his mouth open, Yinreng sighed, then reached out to wipe his saliva.

He carried Hongxi to the Qianqing Palace, his mind full of thoughts about whether the future of the Emperor's father was the same as what Xiaoliu had described. Did the Emperor's father want to take Hongxi home and raise him?

Yinreng was extremely reluctant to let her go.

It is because he has experienced it that he is even more unwilling.

The Emperor really loves him, but he is also really cruel to him.

As a prince whose father was friendly to the Han people, he learned more than his other brothers since elementary school.

Looking back now, he doesn't know how he managed to persevere as a kid.

It’s bitter. It’s really too bitter.

Among the brothers, the only one who has never suffered from academic difficulties is Xiaoliu.

He almost died when he was five years old, and he was sick every few days. He wanted to endure hardships but was unable to do so.

These younger brothers below...

They haven't suffered as much as those who have grown up.

After all, the emperor will not personally take care of their academic situation all the time.

It’s nothing like him at that time, he would recite even in his dreams.

Yinreng kissed the child on his fair face.

Although his wife Fu Jin was not very good, the Crown Princess took good care of Hong Xi.

Yinreng was very satisfied, but he didn't know when his legitimate son would be born.

Strictly speaking, Hongxi was not the true eldest grandson, he could only have the title of the emperor's eldest grandson.

If he and the Crown Princess had another legitimate son, Yinreng hoped that Hongxi would get along well with his younger brother instead of being like he and his eldest brother, fighting with each other since childhood and never having a moment of peace.

But it’s funny to think about it.

Ever since the sixth child said that the fourth child would be the one to take the throne in the future, Yinreng found that his relationship with the eldest child had never been so good, and they got along more and more harmoniously.

Hongxi lay on Yinreng's shoulder, biting his fingers, and looked around curiously with his big eyes.

It was dark all around him and he was a little scared. He shivered and shrank back into the prince's arms.

The prince protected him tenderly.

As a son is born to be the center of attention because of his father's status, Hongxi was born to be the center of attention from all sides. As a person who had experienced the same thing before, Yinreng hoped that he could withstand the pressure.

Besides, he still has his father to protect him.

But no matter what his situation was, he would never give Hongxi to Xiaoliu.

He discovered last time that Xiaoliu had been praising Hongxi, and even made Hongxi call him the first person, which made Yinreng very dissatisfied.

He would never agree to let Hongxi be adopted by Xiaoliu.

Xiaoliu must be coveting his son.

Yinreng thought miserably.

Behind them, the Crown Princess and Concubine Li Jia watched the father and son walk towards the Qianqing Palace.

Li Jia saw with her own eyes the Crown Prince holding Hong Xi in his arms, and her handkerchief was almost torn to pieces with excitement.

You will know that Hongxi is blessed.

The Crown Princess said calmly, "Go back."

Li Jia was very respectful. She was a little arrogant before, but she calmed down after being reprimanded by the Crown Prince for what her father did.

Not only her, but the entire Li Jia family became obedient.

After all, even though the prince didn't say anything, they could see that the emperor was serious about it.

But although Li Jia seemed to respect the Crown Princess very much, she still looked down on her in her heart.

After all, the Crown Princess doesn't have a son yet.

It’s still unclear who the mistress of Yuqing Palace is.

Judging from Hongxi's favored status, she might still have a chance to see the day when she becomes the empress dowager.

Li Jia pinched herself again and told herself to be patient.

Now the emperor and the prince both like Hongxi very much, which is good news.

Li Jia left in a flash.

The maid of Guaerjia clan was massaging the Crown Princess and muttered softly, "The Concubine's eyes are almost flying to the sky."

"Be careful with your words."

The Crown Princess glared coldly at the talkative palace maid.

The palace maid was so frightened that she immediately knelt on the ground.

The Crown Princess sighed, closed her eyes and rested, then suddenly thought of something.

"Have all the names of the maids who will be selected to enter the palace been reported?"

"Yes, the fourth young lady is also on the list."

The Crown Princess suddenly blinked: "What?"

Wanyu is here too?

Wanyu is too young. Isn’t she satisfied with having only her as a father in the harem?

And since she has become the Crown Princess, her biological sister is destined not to marry someone with too much power.

After all, the emperor is a shrewd man and is best at guarding against this.

This is not important. The important thing is that the Crown Princess is worried that her sister will be arranged to marry a certain prince as a concubine.

The Crown Princess felt extremely upset and uncomfortable.

Only she herself knows what it feels like to be the Crown Princess. She looks glamorous and enviable on the outside.

But only she knows the pain.

The Crown Princess clenched her hands tightly on the table.

While discussing countermeasures, Ama deceived her.

I wonder if Wanyu knows this news. With her personality...

The Crown Princess's brows became more gentle when she thought of her sister.

Well, let's take it one step at a time.

In the Qianqing Palace, Kangxi had his meal while watching Yinreng feeding the child.

After a while, he sighed and said, "Look at how flustered you are. I fed you mouthful by mouthful like this when I was young."

Kangxi thought of the situation when Yinreng was a child. The court at that time was not as stable as it is now, and the outside world was even more chaotic.

He was attacked from all sides, but he still managed to take care of Yinreng and he grew up.

Yinreng's eyes also soured: "Yes, I remember that when I had smallpox, it was the Emperor who took care of me all the time."

Who knew that as soon as he finished speaking, Kangxi put down his chopsticks and said, "Quickly bring the little grandson to me."

Yinreng looked on in bewilderment as his son was taken away.

I don't understand how the scene that was so heartwarming just now turned into what it is now.

"Have you...changed your clothes after returning from outside the palace? What if something gets on you and infects Hongxi?"

Kangxi knew that he had been too worried too early, as none of these people could make him feel at ease.

Yinreng moved his lips, feeling a little aggrieved. Was he being rejected?

The people in the Imperial Hospital have special disinfection methods, and he had disinfected the place as soon as he left the manor.

He was about to explain, but Kangxi waved his hand and said, "Forget it. You can come back when you have cured the cowpox. There are still children in the palace. Your sixth brother has not been vaccinated against smallpox, and the other brothers are not old enough. It would be bad if they were infected."

Kangxi drove the people away.

Yinreng left the palace overnight and was forced to guard the manor on an empty stomach.

His silly son was still lying in Liang Jiugong's arms, watching him being sent out, and he was so happy.

Yinreng: ...

He is really going to make trouble.

The Emperor wasn't afraid that he would infect other brothers, he was afraid that it would infect Xiaoliu.

But Yinreng was also a little scared. He was as moved by the father-son relationship when he held Hongxi as he was now regretful.

Li Jia, who was waiting anxiously in Yuqing Palace, only received the news that the prince had left the palace overnight, and the sweet soup supplements she had prepared were of no use.

Moreover, the son was sent back to the Crown Princess.

Li Jia's teeth were almost broken, and even the emperor ignored the fact that she was Hongxi's biological mother.

Li Jia felt very aggrieved.

Outside the palace, Yinreng was not allowed to meet up with his brothers.

Because Xiaoliu is here.

Yinreng's heart felt cold.

Is this what it feels like to be disfavored?

Yinreng also understood the feelings of the concubines in the harem.

Xiaoliu is right, the old man likes new things and hates old things!

Xiaoliu is the new favorite, and he becomes the old love.

The Emperor doted on Little Six so much that he even let Little Six follow Old Four out of the palace.

I heard that the third and fifth brothers were also traveling together.

It’s okay if there is no boss, that way he is not fighting alone.

At least he has the boss with him.

Yinreng comforted himself.

But what he didn't know was that not long after Yin Zhuo arrived at his fourth brother's mansion, he saw Yinzhen coming over wearing armor.

Yin Zhuo was so handsome that he circled around him twice.

“Is this heavy?”

Yin Zhuo poked Yinzhi's chest curiously. Yinzhi felt a little embarrassed. It was the first time that his brothers looked at him with such admiring eyes.

How can I describe that feeling? My heart feels itchy and warm.

"It's not heavy. I'm used to it."

Yinzhen took a step back and rubbed the place on his chest where Xiaoliu had poked him.

[As for leading troops in battle, it’s still up to the eldest brother. How can I describe the fourth brother’s talent in this area? It’s hard to evaluate. Is the eldest brother still the bald prince now? Why do I remember that he was only named the Prince of Zhi in the 37th year of Kangxi? Unfortunately, he was imprisoned in the 47th year of Kangxi. ]

Yinzhen was very happy when he heard Xiaoliu comparing him with the fourth brother, and he was even more delighted when he heard that he was conferred the title of Prince of Zhi. However, he was no longer happy after hearing the rest.

In the 47th year of Emperor Kangxi’s reign…

When he was younger than the emperor's current age, he ended his glorious life and was imprisoned.

Alas, several people sighed.

Xiaoliu said before that he would talk about it, but he didn’t give such a detailed time. Now that the specific time has been given, it makes people feel like they are facing a countdown.

Yinzhen has always been carefree and would rather use his hands than his mouth, and this character has caused him a lot of trouble.

But now he felt somewhat powerless.

Forget it, let the countdown begin. He will do something for the Qing Dynasty in the end.

Just like Xiaoliu who was always looking for death and always on the tip of his tongue, but his contribution to the fight against smallpox was greater than that of his brother.

And Xiaoliu is very carefree.

But Yinzhen couldn't do it because he had to support the people in the mansion.

His Fu Jin, his daughters, and the unborn Hong Yu.

It is he, as the father, who owes him.

Yinzhen was also a little unhappy. Xiaoliu had been talking about his elder brother, so why did he mention him?

What does it mean that leading an army to fight has to depend on the eldest brother? Why is it that he is the one who is difficult to evaluate?

Yinzhen admitted that he was not as good as his elder and second brothers in riding and archery, but he was not weak either.

Moreover, my eldest brother followed the emperor to fight against Galdan when he was only 19 years old.

There will be another chance next year.

He was assigned to the Ministry of Revenue by the Emperor, so he had no chance to follow the Emperor in his personal expedition.

He doesn't fit in either.

Yinzhen understood his shortcomings. He was capable of handling affairs, but knew little about military affairs.

But he is still young and there is still a chance in the future.

Yinzhen decided to find some military books to read. He had not been interested in books on this subject before, but since Xiaoliu said so, he had to make a change.

"Okay, dinner is ready. Big brother, third brother, fifth brother, sixth brother, let's go and have dinner together."

As the master of the mansion, Yinzhen naturally had to entertain his brothers.

The chef at the mansion also worked very hard and took care of everyone's taste.

They were brought out from the kitchen by the master himself, and he knew the tastes of the princes very well.

Yin Zhuo was very satisfied with the meal, and then he shouted that he wanted to go see the dog and put the new clothes he made for the dog.

Yinzhi and Yinqi: ...

Lao Si and Xiao Liu are really close brothers, they are both keen on dressing dogs...

Yinzhen also wiped his mouth and waved his hand: "Let's go, let the fourth brother take us to see the dog."

He also likes dogs. I wonder how the fourth brother’s dog is doing?

If the pet is well taken care of, the two can still communicate with each other.

Yinzhen had no choice but to take everyone to his kennel with a gloomy face.

This kennel has just been built and is rather crude.

[Wow, Fourth Brother is really particular. Seeing is believing. If I opened a pet hairdressing and grooming shop, I would make a lot of money from Fourth Brother.]

Yinzhen called Baifu out. He was relatively docile. Yin Zhuo took the newly made cat clothes and put them on him himself. He was very excited.

[Ahhh, what a pity there is no camera, this cat is so cute! ]

Yinzhen: ...

Yinzhen: ...

No, you are looking for a substitute. Not only do you put a cat suit on the dog, you also call the dog a cat.

Yinzhen felt sorry for Baifu when he saw him. Who could have imagined that the majestic General Baifu in the kennel would now become a cat substitute in front of Xiaoliu.

But Yinzhen had to admit that Baifu looked really cute in this cat costume.

It's no wonder that he picked it himself.

It was already dark by then. Because of the incident just now, Yinzhen sent Baifu back, and then took a few brothers back to the house.

Yinzhen, Yinzhi and Yinqi stood up and said goodbye.

After all, it was getting late and they had to get up early to attend court tomorrow.

Yinzhen stood up to see them off, while Yin Zhuo sat on a chair in the room feeling sleepy.

Yin Zhuo yawned.

"Sleepy."

Yin Zhuo rubbed his eyes, and the corners of his eyes were a little red.

He just touched the dog and rubbed his eyes without washing his hands. Now he feels very uncomfortable.

As soon as Yinzhen sent the person back, he saw Xiaoliu with tearful eyes. He couldn't help but frowned: "What's wrong with your eyes?"

Yin Zhuo blinked, tears streaming down his face: "It seems like I didn't wash my hands..."

Yinzhen was really impressed.

He had never cared so much about the eldest princesses in the mansion.

The old father Yinzhen also experienced the feeling of raising a son in advance.

It was pitch dark, and someone was asked to wash Yin Zhuo's eyes.

After finishing his work, Yinzhen patted his head and thought that he had not yet arranged accommodation for Xiaoliu.

"Where do you sleep?"

Yin Zhuo lay on Yin Zhen's shoulder: "Sleep with Fourth Brother."

Yinzhen was helpless when he saw that he could not even close his eyes.

Well, you really invited back a difficult one.