The Qianqing Palace was also filled with peace and tranquility.
Soon it will be the anniversary of Empress Heseri's death. Emperor Kangxi recalled the past and had the palace renovated. A pile of Empress Heseri's old belongings were unearthed. Seeing these things reminded him of the difficult years he and the Crown Prince had spent together after Empress Heseri's passing.
Past affections welled up in her heart, which is why she called Yinreng over to have a meal together.
"Did your trip go smoothly today? What did you see outside? What were your impressions?" He usually spent most of his time with his son testing his studies, so he couldn't help but start discussing things now, speaking in a rather formal manner.
"In reply to Father Khan, the adults are kind and honest, and they speak their minds freely, so naturally everything is going smoothly."
Emperor Kangxi smiled but said nothing.
He knew his ministers very well; they weren't exactly kind-hearted, but they were all cunning old foxes who knew how to treat people differently and wouldn't make things difficult for them.
The father and son talked about other things, some of their conversations were rambling but warm, which helped Emperor Kangxi relax after a long day of tension.
Yinreng hesitated, recalling the scene he had seen through the carriage window.
In fact, as usual, he should have gone back to think things through carefully, sent someone to investigate thoroughly, written an article, and then reported it to his father.
That's how he always does things—smooth and efficient, and he doesn't like making mistakes.
The atmosphere was just right, and the two of them were in harmony. It was acceptable to interpret it as his father giving him guidance.
"Today, while I was in the carriage, I looked outside and saw something rather strange." Yinreng frowned, somewhat puzzled. He looked at Emperor Kangxi with inquisitive eyes, and Emperor Kangxi subconsciously straightened his posture, a sense of responsibility welling up within him.
This immediately piqued Emperor Kangxi's interest. You see, his son was becoming less and less lovable as he grew older. He never showed any emotion, appeared gentle and mild-mannered, and treated everyone with humility and politeness, but he was more stubborn than anyone else, sometimes causing people a terrible headache.
What is troubling him now?
"Your Majesty," he said, "I saw beggars along the streets, several of whom were men who were still capable of working. Although they looked thin, they were not sick and certainly not weak... Men like them are usually the pillars of their families, so why are they begging on the streets? This is the capital, and it's like this; wouldn't there be even more in more remote areas?" He frowned deeply. He had indeed discovered this serious problem on his way back.
Is it because those people lacked ambition, or is there another hidden reason? If there is another reason, is it due to government inaction, or has something happened to them in their families?
Anyone with a modicum of ambition and the ability to work would never want to become a beggar!
Regardless, we need to figure this out eventually.
The security situation in the capital is relatively good, but if a man like this were to wander around in some remote areas, he would be a significant destabilizing factor if something went wrong.
Emperor Kangxi nodded, indicating that he was aware of the matter.
He spent most of his time in the palace, so he couldn't keep track of everything happening outside the palace, let alone the beggars on the streets, who were completely insignificant to him.
"Baocheng's trip abroad has certainly broadened his horizons compared to staying in the palace. If there are similar opportunities in the future, it would be good for him to go out and see more of the world, so that he won't be misled while staying in the palace!" Emperor Kangxi sighed.
It's commendable that he discovered this, especially since it wasn't part of his assigned task. For someone raised in the palace in luxury, it's quite rare for him to even notice beggars on the street…
Then, Emperor Kangxi showed him great care, and the father and son had a very warm relationship.
"Alright, it's getting late. Go back to Yuqing Palace early. But you still need to investigate this matter more thoroughly. I've assigned a few people to you to investigate this matter, write up the report, and send it to me." Emperor Kangxi said with a satisfied expression.
Yinreng, “…”
Okay, while the process did achieve the heartwarming father-son scene I wanted, I still have to write an article about it, right? I don't even know what I enjoy messing around with...
After bowing, he turned to leave, but suddenly remembered what Jingrou had told him, "You must learn to show weakness, and remember that you're still just a child..."
"Don't treat your father as the pillar of your family, but just as an ordinary father..."
Although that's how it sounds, he was still tempted. After thinking about it for a moment, he could understand that those words from that day were deliberately said to him! There were no palace servants gossiping behind his back; it was just a trap deliberately set for him.
He was completely bewildered after hearing those words, not realizing how profound they were, but now he understands.
Jingrou's words made sense, but to be honest, he really couldn't bring himself to say anything too affectionate to Emperor Kangxi or do anything like that.
Thinking this, his ears turned bright red again.
Emperor Kangxi noticed that he was standing there motionless and raised an eyebrow.
This kid is acting really strange today.
In the capital city, and even beyond, Emperor Kangxi had spies everywhere, including some of his trusted ministers, such as Chen Yanjing.
However, such pawns will not be used unless it is a critical moment. Since they are ministers whom one values, one would not investigate them without ulterior motives.
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