As the saying goes, life is like a dream, and life is like the chill of autumn. Yinzuo's current situation is really similar to the literal meaning of this poem. When he woke up from this dream, he thought that only one night had passed, but he didn't know that it was already several days later.
"Just yesterday, from the night you got drunk till now, you've slept for three days and three nights. Sixth brother, you don't know that you almost drank yourself to death. If it weren't for Khan Ama and Second Brother giving you hangover medicine at the right time every day, you wouldn't know when you would wake up. Sixth brother, do you feel uncomfortable now? Do you want to call Doctor Wang to take a look at you?"
Slept for three days and three nights? Good man, it seems that he is really drunk. Yinzuo patted his head which was still aching slightly and waved to Yinlu.
"There's no need to call Doctor Wang. Even if he came to see me, he would probably just make me drink two more bowls of that bitter medicine soup. I still have a slight headache, but I don't feel anything else. Xiaojiu, you're just in time. Come and help Dexi support me. We have to run quickly, otherwise I'll be in trouble when Khan Ama comes back."
It's not that easy to run away. Not to mention whether there is anyone stopping him inside or outside the Qianqing Palace, Yinzuo's current physical condition obviously does not allow it. As soon as his feet touched the ground, he felt dizzy. If Yinzuo had not been quick-eyed and quick-handed, Yinzuo would probably have fallen to the ground by now.
"Sixth brother, please consider this as a plea from me. Let's stop messing around. I was ordered by Khan Ama to come here to watch over you. If you really run away, I'll be in big trouble. You feel dizzy, right? Come, let's lie down on the bed first. I'll get you a doctor."
Given Yinzuo's current situation where he felt dizzy the moment he landed on the ground, what else could he do if he didn't just lie still? As the saying goes, there will always be a way out when you reach the mountain, and things will work out when you reach the bridge. He has already been in such a miserable state, how could his father still have the heart to punish him?
What Yinzuo guessed was absolutely correct. Kangxi didn't have the heart to punish him, but he couldn't help but want to kill a chicken to scare the monkeys and punish everyone else. As soon as he heard that Yinzuo had woken up, he immediately called Yinzhi and others over and gave Yinzuo a live version of killing a chicken to scare the monkeys.
"Father, I really know I'm wrong. I swear I'll never touch alcohol again. But if you catch me drinking, can't I just let you deal with me? Besides, I made a mistake, so you should punish me. Why make my brothers kneel? It's so cold outside, and if you make them kneel shirtless, they'll get sick. Father, please just let my brothers get up, okay?"
The purpose of Kangxi's move was to scare and warn Yinzuo. Naturally, he would not give in easily before the goal was achieved. As I said before, he had been Yinzuo's father for so many years and knew what kind of person this kid was. If he didn't show him some power, he would not be afraid at all. Moreover, punishing his brothers and sisters would definitely have a better effect than punishing Yinzuo himself.
"Father, did you hear what your son said? Father... Well, could it be that he fell asleep? Well, since you are upset and don't want to listen to your son's nagging, then I won't bother you here. As the saying goes, one person has to take the blame for his own actions. The disaster is my fault, and there is no reason for my eldest brother and others to suffer for me. I will go outside and kneel with them. Father, please don't sleep too long, otherwise your son's body will not be able to bear it."
Listen to how infuriating these words are. Kangxi has lived for most of his life and has never seen anyone begging so stubbornly. Look, when the other party sees that his plea is unsuccessful, he immediately turns to threats, betting that he will soften his heart. Today, he must let the kid know that his father has a heart of stone...
As the saying goes, no one knows a son better than his father. This was exactly what Yinzuo had in mind. After carefully observing Kangxi for a long time without seeing any reaction from him, Yinzuo knew that his verbal torture was probably not going to work. However, he was not discouraged. Since this verbal torture didn't work, why not make it real? He just couldn't believe that his father would watch him kneel shirtless outside in such a cold weather...
It is said that those who are favored are fearless. What they say is true. Look, Yinzuo had just taken off his coat and thrown it aside, and Kangxi couldn't hold it anymore. He opened his eyes and glanced around. After thinking for a long time, he picked up a piece of cake on the table and threw it at Yinzuo.
"You bastard, look at what you've done! Who gave you the guts to even threaten me? You can even make your elder brother and the others stand up to you. But words are not enough. Liang Jiugong, go get the things and let your Sixth Master take a good look. If you think they're okay, go outside and call the Crown Prince and the others in to sign and seal together..."
Sign and seal? No, Dad, do you think this is an interrogation? What do you mean? From what you said, if I don't sign this for you, my eldest brother and the others won't be able to get up today... As the saying goes, when you are under someone's roof, you have to bow your head. Don't look at Yinzuo's inner complaints at this moment. He is very tough, but when Liang Jiugong brought the unequal treaty, he brought it out at a very spineless speed.
"Father, would you like to take a look at what you wrote here? It's a bit childish. Even a three-year-old child knows that everyone should take responsibility for their own actions. Why do I have to punish others? My son is almost thirty years old this year. If this gets out, he will lose all his dignity. How about this? Let's change the content here and write that if my son drinks and passes out, he will be punished by running around the capital. Don't worry, I will definitely not cheat. I mean one lap..."
It must be said that Kangxi was really scared by Yinzuo this time, so no matter how hard he tried, he would not give in. Yinzhi and the others were still kneeling outside with their bare chests. Yinzuo didn't have time to argue with his father. Even if the treaty they offered was childish, he had to sign it.
"Alas, this is really the case of a higher-ranking official crushing someone to death. Okay, son, I agree. Please quickly send someone to call my elder brother and the others in. It's so cold, and my elder brother and the others have been kneeling outside for a while. I don't know how they are doing."
How are Yinzhi and the others doing now? One can only say that the old ones are still the wisest. Yinzuo is indeed like the saying that one spends all day hunting geese, but gets pecked in the eye by a goose. It is true that Yinzhi and the others are kneeling outside, but they are not shirtless at all. Not only are they all wrapped in cloaks, but there is also a brazier next to them. When they saw Liang Jiugong coming out, their eyes gleamed. If they were not afraid that their excited voices would be heard by Yinzuo inside, I am afraid they would have started to ask questions at once.
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