Hongchen silently breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Emperor Jingning return to the palace. [He didn't hunt very much; if Father had stayed here, there probably wouldn't have been enough to eat!]
Emperor Kangxi couldn't help but laugh at Hongchen's expression. "Don't worry, your imperial father won't be short of food!"
“Yes, Grandfather, let’s go over there. It should be almost time to eat!” Hongchen said to Kangxi.
"Alright, let's go!" Kangxi got up and walked outside.
When Kangxi and Hongchen arrived at the dining hall, Liang Jiugong was just about to invite Kangxi.
"Your Majesty, Your Highness, it's time to eat!"
Kangxi sat down directly, his appetite whetted as he looked at the sizzling, oily meat. "Looks good!"
"Grandfather, please dip it in this sauce; it will taste even better!" Hongchen placed a dish of sauce in front of Kangxi.
Emperor Kangxi tried it and praised it highly, saying, "The taste is indeed excellent!"
"This was sent over by my mother! I think it tastes better than usual, and the sauce and biscuits are even better when eaten together!"
“Your mother sometimes has a lot of unusual ideas!” Kangxi said while eating.
Hongchen said to Liang Jiugong, "Grandpa Liang, please sit down and eat with us!"
"This old servant thanks Your Highness for your kindness, but this is not acceptable; it is against the rules!" Liang Jiugong waved his hand and said.
"Sit down when I tell you to. Hongchen is someone you've watched grow up, so don't refuse!" Kangxi said.
Seeing this, Liang Jiugong did not refuse, "This old servant will respectfully accept your offer!"
Hongchen had been secretly observing Kangxi. Seeing that Kangxi had eaten a lot of meat and drunk a lot of wine, he placed some vegetables in front of Kangxi and took away the wine pot!
"What's going on? I haven't had enough to eat yet!" Kangxi said with dissatisfaction, his eyes fixed on the meat that Hongchen had taken away.
"Grandfather, Mother told me to take good care of you and to make sure you eat less meat and drink less alcohol. Have you forgotten the imperial physician's advice?"
"Hongchen, can I have just one more piece?" Kangxi said, holding up one finger.
"No, you've eaten enough today! If you like more, you can have more another day, but not today!" Hongchen said firmly.
“Your Majesty, the First Prince is also worried about your health!” Liang Jiugong said from the side.
Seeing this, Kangxi had no choice but to compromise, "Alright!"
Hongchen accompanied Kangxi as they digested their food in the courtyard.
"Hongchen, your imperial grandfather has found you another master, who will arrive tomorrow!"
"Grandfather, I am still young and my studies are too heavy. I am not growing taller!" Hongchen said with a bitter face.
“Your mother makes you drink milk every day, so you’ll definitely grow taller. You’ve been focusing all your energy on how to skip school,” Kangxi said with a smile.
"Hongchen, do you want to be the emperor?" Although Hongchen was young, Kangxi knew that Hongchen could understand his meaning.
"Grandfather, to be honest, I don't want to be emperor right now, but if it is a responsibility that I must bear, then I will take it without hesitation!"
My mother said that since her grandson enjoys the support of the people, he must bear the corresponding responsibilities.
My grandson has lived a life that ordinary people can't compare to since birth. Since he has enjoyed it, he should also bear the responsibilities he should bear.
If my mother's unborn son is interested in the throne, I can choose to assist him; if he is not interested, then I will take on the responsibility!
"Your mother was right. Your grandfather was right about you!" Kangxi said with satisfaction.
"In that case, Grandfather, is it possible to not have the person you were looking for come tomorrow?" Hongchen asked.
"Hmph! Don't even think about it!" Kangxi said firmly.
Hongchen looked at Kangxi with a bitter expression, [This is unbearable! Another master has arrived, is he even allowed to live?!]
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