Compared to the deserted Chengqian Palace, Yonghe Palace was much more lively. Yinzuo and his companions had just arrived at the palace gate and had not yet entered when they heard the silver bell-like laughter of Little Fourteen from afar.
The first thing Yinzhen and Yinzuo did when they arrived at Yonghe Palace was to wish Concubine De a happy new year. Although Concubine De did not like her son Yinzhen, she would not make trouble for her children during the New Year. She smiled and called the two children to get up, then took the purse from the palace maid next to her and gave them New Year's money.
"Thank you, mother, for the reward."
As soon as Yinzuo got the purse, he couldn't wait to open it and check it out. Not only did he look at it himself, he also urged Yinzhen beside him to open it and take a look as well.
"Fourth brother, you should open it quickly and take a look. If Mother gave us too little, we should ask her to make it up to us now. Otherwise, if we leave the Yonghe Palace, we will never get it back again."
In response to Yinzuo's shameless behavior, Defei rolled her eyes twice. If she hadn't considered it unlucky to beat a child during the New Year, she would have gone out of her way to give Yinzuo some love as an old mother.
After paying New Year's greetings and receiving rewards, Yinzuo and Yinzhen played with little Fourteen for a while. When he could no longer bear the sleepiness, Concubine De had him taken away. Only the mother and son were left in the small hall.
With Yinzuo as the peacemaker, although Defei and Yinzhen were a little awkward, they could still chat from time to time. After midnight, Yinzuo, who was mentally and physically exhausted, finally saw hope.
"Mother, you should have a good rest. Fourth brother and I will go back first."
Yinzhen was pulled by Yinzuo and trotted out of Yonghe Palace. He looked back at the palace gate behind him, with a slight smile on his face. At least it was much better than he had imagined, wasn't it?
After a short vacation, Yinzuo and others resumed their studies in the Shangshufang, but on the first day of school, Yinzuo felt irritated. Looking at the empty seat in the study room that originally belonged to Yinzhi, Yinzuo sighed helplessly.
"I really envy my elder brother. He has finally come out of his misery. When will I be able to graduate from the Shangshufang..."
Yinzuo's words expressed the thoughts of everyone in the study, and immediately attracted a lot of agreement. It would have been fine if there had been no comparison before, but after this comparison, Yinzuo suddenly felt that he didn't want to stay in the Shangshufang for another day.
Once there is a first, there will be a second. Soon, after the eldest prince Yinzhen, Crown Prince Yinreng also successfully graduated from the Shangshufang, which made Yinzuo's already impetuous heart even more uncontrollable.
But Yinzuo was also a man of clear knowledge. If he dared to tell Kangxi that he didn't want to study in the study anymore, he would surely be met with wrath and fury. The lightest punishment would be a beating. So even if he was reluctant, he still had to come to the study and read the book.
"Alas, it's better to just ring the bell as long as you can. This Shangshufang is driving me crazy. Life is not a cartoon. You said that my brother should read some books and keep his mind clear. Just dream of a holiday first..."
Otherwise, this person is so unlucky that even drinking cold water can cause a toothache. Yinzuo hummed a song for fun out of helplessness, and somehow it spread throughout the Shangshufang, and then spread all the way to the Qianqing Palace. So the next day after school, Yinzuo was taken to the Qianqing Palace by people sent by Kangxi.
"Yinzuo, I heard that you don't want to study anymore and want to become a monk?"
Kangxi's words stunned Yinzuo. It was not that his father had heard this rumor from somewhere. It was true that he did not want to study, but he had never thought of becoming a monk.
"Khan Ama, where did you hear that? Although I've been feeling a little restless recently because my elder and second brothers have graduated from the study, I've never thought about becoming a monk. After all, studying and being a monk each have their own hardships. Even if I can't bear the hardship of studying, I'm not sure I can handle the hardship of being a monk."
Of course, Kangxi knew that Yinzuo did not want to be a monk, and he said that just to tease him. But when he saw him say helplessly that studying and being a monk each had their own hardships, his interest was piqued.
"Then tell me how studying and becoming a monk are both difficult and arduous."
Yinzuo had never experienced the hardships of being a monk, but he felt he had every right to speak about the hardships of studying.
"I haven't experienced the hardships of being a monk, so I can't explain it right now. But as soon as I think about being a monk and only being able to eat tofu and vegetables every day, I feel that this is the hardship of life for me. As for the hardships of studying, that's really too much. Before I say this, I have to make it clear in advance. You asked me to say this. If I say something that makes you unhappy, you can't punish me."
When Kangxi heard Yinzuo's words, he knew that this kid was up to no good, but he really wanted to hear how hard it was to study in the Shangshufang, so he nodded to indicate that he agreed that no matter what he said, he would not punish him.
"Khan Ama, then I have something to say. First of all, there is the issue of class time. Don't you think that the time from Yinshi to Shenshi is a bit too long? My son and my brothers and sisters are at the age of growing up. According to the class time you set, who can bear it in the long run? Secondly, regarding the issue of vacation, Khan Ama, don't you think that the Shangshufang's year-round system is a bit inhumane? Living under this high-pressure system all year round, I feel that I am about to become depressed and have lost all the sunshine I used to have? Finally, I have to talk about this 120-repetition method you invented. This rigid rule is really a waste of time. I'm not saying that your method is bad, but I think teachers should pay attention to the individual differences of each student and teach according to their aptitude, rather than trying to achieve everything at once and mechanically..."
Yinzuo was a little nervous when he first opened his mouth, but after saying a few words and seeing that Kangxi looked normal and not unhappy, he couldn't help but become bolder. Although he didn't know whether his words would have any effect, now that he had the opportunity, Yinzuo certainly wanted to fight for himself within his ability.
Kangxi obviously did not expect that the Shangshufang system, which he thought had no problems at all, was actually full of problems in Yinzuo's eyes. After listening to Yinzuo's words, he was silent and thought for a long time before speaking.
"I understand the question you raised. I need to discuss it with Mr. Shufang before making a decision. You can go back first."
Yinzuo didn't expect to get an immediate reply, but as long as he didn't get a flat rejection, it meant there was still hope.
"Nakhan Ama, you are busy, your son will take his leave first."
Yinzuo didn't know what Kangxi did after he left, but a few days later, he saw the changes he had been striving for in the Shangshufang. First, while the class length remained the same, the start of the class was postponed by an hour. Although the end of the class was extended by an hour, he could accept it as long as he didn't have to get up early. Secondly, while their original vacation days remained the same, they were given an extra day off every ten days. Finally, regarding homework, if they completed the tasks assigned by the teacher on the same day and passed the assessment, they would no longer have to follow the 120 recitations of the Dafa.
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