No matter how precious Wang Xizhi's original work was, in Yinzuo's eyes it was just a piece of calligraphy and painting. Yinzuo himself didn't like this kind of thing very much. Since Yinzhi wanted it, he gave it to him. Yinzuo didn't feel too bad about it.
"Give it to me, why not? After all, it's just a piece of calligraphy and painting. If you like, Third Brother, just take it. As the saying goes, fine wine goes with a beauty, and a sword goes with a hero. Only when a refined person like Third Brother is Wang Xizhi's calligraphy worthy of you, it won't be disgraced."
Although Yinzhi seems to be jealous all the time, he is not that difficult to deal with. Look, he is coaxed into happiness by Yinzuo's calligraphy and a few words of sweet talk.
At this point, the series of events triggered by those baskets of fruit came to an end. Except for Yinzuo who lost an authentic work of Wang Xizhi, everyone else gained something.
But there's no need to feel sorry for Yinzuo. While his brothers might seem a bit upset, they still have a loving father who cares about them. It's just an authentic Wang Xizhi painting, isn't it? It might be incredibly valuable to others, but to Kangxi, it's definitely not irreplaceable. It's such a rare thing, if his son likes it, why not just give him another one?
It must be said that Yinzuo was a really good brother. While he lived a comfortable life, he did not forget his two younger brothers who were suffering thousands of miles away. From the day he received the letters and gifts from Thirteen and Fourteen, Yinzuo had been thinking about what to bring back for the two boys. After thinking about it for several days, he finally felt that food is the most important thing for people.
"Dexi, how's the packing going? The weather in Fujian isn't as cold and dry as it is here. I don't know if the beef jerky I brought over will still be edible. Also, pack up some more dried chilies for those two boys. Fourteen said in another letter that he can't get used to the food there and has lost a lot of weight recently. I don't know if that's true..."
As long as you are willing to worry, you will have endless worries. This is absolutely true. Although Yinzuo seems to be only responsible for talking, once he does the matter himself, there is really no time to relax and worry. It was not until the guards took the things for Thirteen and Fourteen out of the capital that Yinzuo finally breathed a sigh of relief.
If you ask Yinzuo how the Spring Festival in the 47th year of Kangxi's reign was different from previous years, he would definitely reply you with two big words - heavy. As we all know, for Kangxi's sons, the 47th year of Kangxi's reign was an important turning point that determined their destiny. What happened in this year, even if placed in the historical context of the entire Qing Dynasty, is a rare and colorful stroke.
The activities to celebrate the New Year in the palace are actually similar every year. Apart from the family banquet in the Qianqing Palace, the most lively one is the Shoukang Palace on the first day of the New Year, which is also quite interesting. Normally, as Yinzuo is nearly 30 years old now, he should have no New Year's money to receive, but the same thing goes, if you are thin-skinned, you can't get it, but if you are thick-skinned, you can't get enough.
Speaking of shamelessness, if Yinzuo dares to say that he is second to none, you can look for one in the palace, but you will definitely not be able to find one who is first. Let’s not talk about anything else for now, just say that his height of 1.8 meters standing among a group of children is really eye-catching, but the people involved don’t even notice it.
"Sixth Uncle, didn't you just join Ama and the others in paying New Year's greetings to our ancestors? Why are you now joining our group? Are you still thinking about..."
It must be said that Hongyu is more thoughtful than his father. Although others have seen through his sixth uncle's behavior, they have not said it clearly. As the saying goes, only when you see through it but don't get to know it well can you continue to be friends.
Of course, the fact was just as Hongyu guessed. Yinzuo relied on his thick skin and his clever mouth that could debate with many scholars and say different things to different people, and finally won the title of the New Year's silver champion by defeating all the younger generations.
"Come here, all of you boys, come here. Do you see my strength? I am your Sixth Uncle, loved by everyone, and flowers bloom wherever I see them. I have always been chased, but never surpassed... Hey, Hongyu, what are you looking at with that look in your eyes? Are you admiring me? Well, I tell you, there is really no need to do that. After all, there are so many people who admire me. Kids, what are you still standing there for? Why don't you cheer for your Sixth Uncle, who has both charm and strength?"
With a naughty monkey like Yinzuo around, it's really hard for you to have some peace and quiet, because with him, the Monkey King who can make a big fuss in the Heavenly Palace, the already restless monkeys like Hongxi and Hongyu will become even more lively.
"Demama, your grandson wishes you a prosperous New Year and all the best..."
"Yima Ma, your grandson wishes you..."
They say the power of example is immense. Look at Hongxi, Hongyu, Hongqing, and Honghui—they're all learning and applying it. As the saying goes, don't hit someone who smiles. They're all so sweet-talking, calling you "Mama." Are you really going to push them away? So what if you can't push them away? Oh, isn't that ready-made example right there? Just pay them.
The four concubines Hui, Yi, De, and Rong now jointly manage the harem. They are truly wealthy and powerful. How can they be stingy? Although Kangxi's other concubines are not as generous as these four, some of them have strong families that can support them. After Hongyu and his companions went through this tour, they really gained a lot.
"Brother, now I understand why Uncle Six tries so hard to join our team every year. Look, he's really making a lot of money. This is the first time I've received so many New Year's red envelopes in one go since I've grown so big. If I had just followed Uncle Six's example earlier..."
Hongyu was just lamenting the heavy rain he had missed over the years... no, it was the silver, when he felt someone slap the back of his head from behind. It was a familiar touch, a familiar strength... Hongyu turned his head and saw his father standing behind him with a dark face, glaring at him.
"Ama..."
Yinzhen first glared at his useless son in annoyance, then raised his eyes and looked around, and saw that Hongxi, Hongqing, Honghui and others had put away their smiles and stood upright, then he raised his hand and gave his troublesome thing a pot sticker.
"It's too early for you to learn from your sixth uncle. If you had, you would have received this slap a long time ago. I've told you so many times to behave properly after entering the palace, but what happened? I just saw you jumping around the most out of all the people, and your Khan Ama is still sitting there? What, are you planning to put on a show for him about havoc in heaven..."
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