Early in the morning, Yin got up first, and Su Peisheng stood outside the door waiting. Just now, Erlu returned from the Cao residence with Kangxi's decree, instructing Yin and Su to proceed according to the previously planned scheme. There were many people watching outside, hoping to find something amiss from their movements. Those people would certainly not let this opportunity pass.
"Your Majesty, His Majesty has instructed you not to cancel the original arrangements," Su Peisheng said softly.
In the courtyard, Yin stood under the locust tree waiting. With the outside world in such a mess, he was hesitant to take Yin Genjue Luo Shi and Songkelierha out. What if those people came to the Yuelai Inn to cause trouble again?
"Fourth brother, let's split up. If the two families travel together and are wiped out in one fell swoop, they won't even have a chance to rescue each other." Yin knew that Songkelierha liked to be with Xiaoguai, and for the sake of safety, he could only disappoint his daughter.
Yin hesitated for a moment, then thought, "At least there won't be any small candles. It'll be nice for the two of them to have some alone time."
"Brother, if you encounter any trouble, follow the flag signal flares." Yin nodded, indicating that he accepted Yin's arrangement.
Two hours later, Qingyan boarded the carriage and discovered that the two families were going in opposite directions.
"Fourth Prince, aren't we going to play with the Prince Zhi's family?" Qingyan asked, confused.
“We almost had an accident on our way to Hanshan Temple, so let’s try not to stay here. Where do you want to go?” Yin nodded, his understanding expression making her give up on her inquiry in frustration.
In the early morning, the five of them had breakfast. Songkelierha was also taken away by Ingenjueluo. In the past, the little guy would stay in her carriage.
"you say."
"Shall we go to Suzhou to listen to Pingtan?" Qingyan really liked the tunes of Pingtan and had always wanted to hear authentic Pingtan. Now that she had the opportunity, she certainly wouldn't let it pass.
Hangzhou and Suzhou are very close, so these few days apart are just enough time for them to make a round trip.
"Alright!" Yin agreed. "Su Peisheng, send someone to Suzhou."
As soon as he finished speaking, Su Peisheng almost fell off the carriage. Master... his thoughts really jumped around so much, he made a decision so quickly.
Suzhou!
"Your Majesty, you can just get off at the next stop and go there, right?"
"Can we leave Hangzhou without informing Father Emperor?" Qingyan was somewhat worried. Princes always had to report to Emperor Kangxi when they left his side.
He shook his head. Some time ago, the plans that were presented to Emperor Kangxi included the Qinhuai River and Suzhou Pingtan (a type of storytelling and ballad singing in Suzhou).
"I already told you, in the greeting I sent some time ago, I specifically mentioned that I wanted to go to Suzhou to listen to Pingtan and to the Qinhuai River to listen to folk songs!" Yin Xiongsheng told Qingyan.
The Qinhuai River... Let's listen to some music!
She turned to look at him in confusion. Was this icy man in front of her really Si Si?
Among the princes, he was the most disciplined. Now, he actually said he was going to the Qinhuai River. Officials wished they could avoid that place. Regardless, officials secretly took the opportunity to go. When Kangxi was alive, who would dare to go there?
If they are not careful, the censors will find fault with them, which is obviously digging a hole for themselves.
"You heard me right, Father has already given his approval," Yin said with a smile.
In fact, Emperor Kangxi would not always keep his princes close to him. Letting them experience more things would give them a good training opportunity.
Upon his arrival in Jiangnan, officials had already begun addressing the issue of these pleasure boats. The genuine pleasure boats were cleared away, and now, the pleasure boats floating on the Qinhuai River are mostly clean.
"No way... Father said His Majesty has very strict requirements for you, and you absolutely cannot go on this pleasure boat!" Qingyan was stunned; this change was too drastic.
Yin smiled, he actually knew the reason.
“Mother wants to go too, and Father is also planning to take her along. We sons should also be filial!” Yin said softly.
To outsiders, Emperor Kangxi was strict with himself and would never go to such places. Yet, he would be defeated by a single word from Consort Tong.
She opened her mouth wide. Sure enough, her father said that whatever Consort Tong liked, even if it meant going to a place like that, Kangxi wouldn't even flinch and would just make her go there directly!
"Surprised?!"
Yin found Qingyan stunned; her adorable little expressions really amused him.
She nodded her little head gently. "Kangxi would do these things?"
This is so surprising! Someone pursed their lips, trying to keep from bursting out laughing.
"My little darling, Father Emperor has taken Mother to the red-light districts of the capital before," Yin muttered softly.
Perhaps they would find it all fascinating to see what these places were like that could make those officials linger.
OMG!
Qingyan was speechless. How could they possibly let women in?
"That place is one of Father Emperor's contact points. They went in ahead of time and stayed in a private room on the fourth floor. Mother watched them all night. No one knew anything except me," Yin explained with a grin. To please his wife, tricking his father was a good option.
Why?
After hearing his words, she looked completely bewildered.
"I was only three years old then. My mother was worried about leaving me alone in the palace, so she took me out with her." Yin was speechless. At only three years old, he was already sleeping on a flower bed.
This became a dark chapter in his history. In front of Consort Tong, when the father and son lost to Emperor Kangxi, they would complain about it to the three of them.
Uh...
Qingyan's cheeks flushed red; he had this embarrassing past.
"Fourth Brother, are you telling the truth?" Qingyun was not quite convinced. Could it be that Yin was just saying this to comfort her?
"How could I possibly bear such an embarrassing situation? It would ruin my reputation."
"Pfft!" Qingyan burst out laughing. "I... I didn't mean to. Why would Mother take you with her? Wouldn't it be embarrassing if something urgent happened?"
Yin looked at the little girl's smiling face with a black line on his face, and reached out to pinch her little nose.
"I...didn't say anything!" Qingyan waved her little paws, slapping away the big hand that was trying to distract her.
"Fourth Brother, can we finally enjoy a leisurely period of time?" Qingyan's eyes lit up.
"No!" Yin immediately poured cold water on the idea. "There's something going on. My elder brother's family is going somewhere else, and it's not appropriate for Songkelierha to go to these places with them!"
Qingyan looked listless; this was clearly a division of labor.
"Hmph, can't you just stop shattering my illusions!" Qingyan snapped. There were no young children going to the pleasure boats and Pingtan performances.
"Hmph!"
"Pig!"
"Fourth Brother, you need to be serious!"
"Okay, let's copy Buddhist scriptures first. How can we copy Buddhist scriptures in a place like that?!"
Su Peisheng and Su exchanged a glance; these two masters were up to their old tricks again.
Qingyan held a brush and was diligently copying Buddhist scriptures. Even when she came out, she had to hand in Buddhist scriptures. Fortunately, Yin had someone copy a portion of them in advance, so she didn't have to copy them every day. She only copied them occasionally to fool the guards.
"Hmph!" Qingyan snorted coldly, "Anyway, I don't write every day." (To be continued. If you like this work, please vote for it on Qidian. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please go to m.qidian.com to read.)
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