But then he thought of what his father was worried about, and his expression darkened.
Even after so many years on the battlefield, and despite believing his heart had hardened like iron, he still felt a pang of reluctance upon witnessing so much bloodshed and sacrifice.
Going into battle to kill the enemy and shedding blood and sacrificing one's life are the most common things, but no one can remain indifferent in the face of such events.
Ultimately, those who crave weapons the most are always military officers, especially generals.
The thought that the development of new weapons might be interrupted because of the emperor's suspicion made Yatu very upset.
This reason is utterly ridiculous. How could so many lives and the prosperity of the Qing Dynasty be so easily abandoned just because of the Emperor's wishes?
But he couldn't help but feel a little frustrated, thinking that he wasn't all alone; he had children and a wife.
Frustrating.
The atmosphere suddenly became somber, but Prince An did not dwell on the matter.
When he was in his prime, Emperor Shunzhi was wary of him. Even so, because there was no one else in the court and because he was trustworthy, he was appointed as a regent.
When Emperor Shunzhi was on his deathbed, he entrusted the eight-year-old Emperor Kangxi to him.
Did the Shunzhi Emperor not know how powerful he was at that time? Out of imperial caution, did he really want him to wield such power? Wasn't it simply because he had no other choice?
As he watched Emperor Kangxi grow up, he became someone Emperor Kangxi feared.
He's used to it. In other words, if he were the emperor, he might not be able to wholeheartedly trust his ministers.
Over the years, Prince An had felt resentment and helplessness, but none of this affected his loyalty to the Qing Dynasty.
In other words, he may not be loyal to the current emperor, but rather to the common people of the Qing Dynasty.
The lamp in the study burned late into the night, until the entire mansion was silent and even the servants went to rest. In the meantime, someone from the Irgen Gioro clan came by, but was sent back.
Jingrou was unaware that the wonderful gift she had painstakingly given to her grandfather had created a sweet burden for him, and that her dream tonight was exceptionally sweet.
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The next day, she woke up exceptionally early, without even needing her wet nurse to wake her.
Because she was concerned about her maternal grandfather, she always wanted to see him to see if his health had changed.
"Nanny!" Jingrou called out to the outside, and the nanny hurriedly came in. She had been sitting outside instructing people to arrange the vases. Every day, she would have fresh flower branches picked and placed in the hall so that when Jingrou got up, she could smell the strong fragrance of flowers.
The young lady is still young and her health was weak before, so she can't use incense. Only natural floral fragrance is the most suitable.
Jingrou got out of bed wearing her undergarments and went to the window. She opened the window of her room, and strands of sunlight shone straight in.
Jingrou's courtyard was separate and called Rongkang Courtyard. At first, she thought the name sounded like something an old woman in a mansion would live in, but later she realized her grandmother's good intentions. Her grandmother's only wish for her was good health.
So even though the name sounds a bit old-fashioned, she likes it very much.
The courtyard is large and lush, with exquisite rocks and planted with famous and exotic flowers and herbs, exuding fragrance and beauty.
Two apricot trees were planted on the right side of the yard. When the fruit ripened, there would be sweet apricots to eat, which Jingrou had been looking forward to!
On the other side was a lush pomegranate tree, but unfortunately, the pomegranates it bore were extremely sour! Jingrou had tried one before, and it was so sour that she grimaced.
After that, I lost all interest in pomegranates.
There are stone tables and benches under the trees, which would be a good place to cool off in the summer.
Upon entering the main hall, the three main rooms are separated by floor-to-ceiling screens, and there are antique shelves displaying all kinds of rare and precious treasures... Although it doesn't look magnificent, it is still very elegant, and there are also some delicate toys in the middle, which adds a touch of childlike fun.
None of the children in the entire household, including Jingrou and her older cousins, had their own separate courtyard.
Most of them lived with their fathers and mothers, or in the east and west courtyards. In addition, there were many boys in the mansion, so their places were mostly next to each other, and it was impossible for each of them to have their own courtyard.
Of course, once they get married, they'll have their own designated place. If they're capable enough to obtain official positions and establish their own residences, that would be even better.
Hesheli felt that Jingrou was somewhat special, and she was always worried that someone in the manor might look down on Jingrou or mistreat her, so she considered her more carefully.
Moreover, there were no girls of similar age to Jingrou in the mansion, and no one to keep her company, so she had to be alone.
As for staying in Hesheli's courtyard all the time, it's not really appropriate.
So, since the beginning of this year, Hesheli has sent people to carefully arrange this courtyard and give it to Jingrou.
Jingrou has a special room in Hesheli's courtyard, and another courtyard has been newly opened.
No one in the hierarchy had any objections to this matter, especially Jingrou's cousins, who were particularly excited and spent several days playing with her when she first moved in.
This place has practically become their secret base, where they can gather from time to time without being controlled by the adults.
Having a separate yard is certainly a great thing. You don't have to hide the rewards you get from the system all the time; you can have your own little space, not to mention there's a large open space outside.
In summer, she can enjoy the cool shade, and in winter, she can play in the snow. Just thinking about it is wonderful.
Even from a purely pragmatic perspective, this is the capital city, and she owns such a large plot of land in the Prince's mansion! If this were modern times, she would be worth tens of millions, right? Thinking about this, Jingrou's mood became somewhat complicated.
The wet nurse was a little surprised that she woke up early today, but she still quickly waved her hand and had someone bring up breakfast.
Jingrou eats little. In the morning, her wet nurse usually prepares what Jingrou wants to eat, as she had told her the day before. There isn't much, but it's enough.
He then led the maid inside to help Jingrou wash up.
Jingrou tidied up exceptionally quickly today.
After getting ready, she took light steps, wanting to go to the front yard to pay her respects to her maternal grandparents, and also to see if her pills had worked.
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