Yinreng was also surprised to hear that his father, the Emperor, had secretly participated in the imperial examination.
Of course, no one knew that the emperor was secretly participating in the imperial examinations except for his closest confidants.
As for how Wanwan found out, it was only after she became very close to Emperor Kangxi that she learned of it.
Yinreng hesitated for a moment, but still put down his chopsticks, because he knew that his mother didn't really care about rules. As long as he didn't lose his manners in front of outsiders, he could do whatever he wanted at home. That's right, Yinreng had already regarded Jingren Palace as his home.
Yinreng approached Kangxi and tentatively asked, "Father, I still have some lessons I don't understand. Could you teach me?"
When Kangxi heard Wanwan say this to Yinreng, he guessed that Yinreng would come to ask him. Moreover, Kangxi had given a lot to Yinreng, and the feelings for the child who grew up in his arms were always deeper.
Kangxi rose from his lying position, sat on the chaise longue, picked up Yinreng, placed him beside him, and sat down side by side with him, asking, "Is there anything else you don't know?"
Yinreng: "Father, I learned something while studying today..."
Yinreng said, "So, Father, there is the virtues of filial piety and brotherly love, but these are mutual. What if one party doesn't do them? For example, brotherly love, but if the elder brother is not friendly, should the younger brother still be respectful?"
When Kangxi heard this question, he found it difficult to answer for a moment. After thinking for a while, he said, "Yinreng, before you, there was only your eldest brother. If your eldest brother treats you well, shouldn't you also treat your eldest brother well?"
Yinreng: "Yes, Father Emperor, I really like my eldest brother. When he first entered the palace, he gave me one of his slingshots."
Emperor Kangxi said, "You see, your elder brother treats you very well, so you like your elder brother very much too."
"The principle is the same."
Kangxi said, "But as the elder brother, if you treat your younger brothers well and they don't like you, then it's their fault, not yours. So whether it's a loving father and filial son or brotherly love and respect, just do what you're supposed to do."
Emperor Kangxi said, "Whether you are a son, a younger brother, or an older brother, as long as you do what you are supposed to do, you don't need to care about other people's attitudes."
Yinreng replied, "Father, I understand. Even if my brothers don't like me in the future, as long as I treat them well, whether they like me or not is none of my business, is that right?"
Kangxi said, "That's right, that's exactly it."
However, Kangxi may not have thought that way. If the Crown Prince was friendly to his brothers, but they still disliked, hated, or even opposed him, then Kangxi would probably not let the Crown Prince's brothers off the hook.
After all, Kangxi's sons are now divided into the Crown Prince and Wanwan's children, and other sons.
Yinzhen is still on the path of being a slow eater. He is young, eats slowly, and needs someone to serve him.
As Wanwan listened to Kangxi's theory about the Crown Prince, she thought it was utter nonsense. What did it mean to be kind to parents and filial to children, or to be friendly to brothers?
If a father is not kind, how can a son be filial? There are also many poor families who sell their own daughters. What then? Should the daughters be grateful to them? Should they do what a daughter should do?
Isn't that nonsense? It's good enough that they don't hate them.
For example, some families dote on their first child and their youngest child, but neglect their second child.
When something happens, the second son is always put in charge; when something good happens, the second son is never considered.
If they encounter danger, they push the second child out; or if they can't make ends meet, they sell the second child. Even so, should they be grateful to their parents? No, right?
Although Wanwan was internally ranting about Kangxi's theories, she didn't say anything. What was the point of saying anything?
Given the current circumstances, her words and actions have no real impact, and they could very well leave a bad impression on Emperor Kangxi. Wanwan would never do something so disadvantageous.
Emperor Kangxi and His Highness the Crown Prince continued their discussion about the lessons the Crown Prince couldn't learn...
Wanwan: "Little Si, are you full?"
Yinzhen said, "Mother, I'm full." Yingzhen never felt aggrieved about her stomach.
This is largely due to Wanwan's doting on him; she used to make many snacks for Yinzhen when she was bored.
Then I gave him a small bag, and every few days he would put snacks in the bag and head to the study. Fortunately, it worked out well.
Both Yinzhi and the Crown Prince, who were taking classes in the Imperial Study, treated him quite well.
Of course, one is obligated to accept gifts and favors, and in the Imperial Study, Yinzhi and the Crown Prince often snatched snacks from Yinzhen's pocket.
Sometimes, when they went too far in taking things, leaving nothing for Yinzhen, he would run back to Jingren Palace crying, saying that his elder brothers had bullied him.
Then, he grabbed a big bag, filled his little pockets, and went to the study to show off, with the result predictable.
Wanwan said, "I'm full, now take the dishes away."
Then, remembering something, she added, "You guys share it, don't waste it." She said this to Tingyu Tingfeng.
However, the two of them were used to this, because Wanwan would always give them the food she couldn't finish, and this was not because she looked down on them, but rather a sign of favor and trust.
However, it's not enough for just Tingyu and Tingfeng to finish the food. Usually, it's reserved for palace maids with higher status in Jingren Palace, like the two of them, as well as the head eunuch. If there's any left over, there's also Tingxue and Tingshuang.
Listening to the rain and the wind is "yes".
Seeing that Kangxi and the Crown Prince were still discussing, Wanwan didn't disturb them. Instead, she got up and went straight back to her room.
Wanwan said, "Go and have the wet nurse bring the Sixth Prince over."
The nanny replied, "Yes."
After washing up, Wanwan lay down on the bed, waiting for the wet nurse to bring her little dumpling over.
In a short while, the wet nurse had brought the Sixth Prince over.
The wet nurse said, "This servant greets Your Highness the Imperial Noble Consort. May Your Highness enjoy boundless blessings and peace."
Wanwan raised her hand and said, "Get up and bring the child over so I can see him."
The wet nurse got up and said "Yes," then carried the child to Wanwan and placed him beside the bed.
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Another question is about how servants respond with "Zhe" and "Yes." I usually say "Zhe" when it's a male servant or a eunuch, and "Yes" when it's a palace maid. The author felt that it sounded a little awkward for a palace maid to say "Zhe," so he changed it. This is a personal interpretation.
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