Kangxi pondered the three dreams he had, and they all seemed to relate to events that would later occur. But were they real? Had his soul left his body? Or had he gained some kind of precognitive ability?
Is this a special ability bestowed upon the emperor by Heaven?
Emperor Kangxi was unaware of this and even asked the lama about it.
The lama said that the mandate of heaven is divinely ordained, and since one is the emperor, one can see the way of heaven.
The scenes in those three dreams are very likely real.
Kangxi could accept Baoqing's disillusionment with him, and he could accept that the Eighth Prince was ambitious, but he really couldn't accept that Baocheng, whom he had raised single-handedly, did not understand filial piety and brotherly love.
Moreover, during his own serious illness, he had already ordered a news blackout, and he even posted notices throughout the country, using this opportunity to interfere in politics and win over court officials. Bao Cheng truly didn't care about his father anymore and wanted him to abdicate and hand over the throne to a more capable person.
He was still reluctant to deal with Bao Cheng, so he could only deal with the people around him slowly first.
Even the fourth prince, whom he had originally chosen as Bao Cheng's successor, no longer wanted to give the two of them the opportunity to form a faction. However, the fourth prince was clever and astute, and recently he had distanced himself from Bao Cheng; otherwise, it would be the fourth prince who he would be dealing with now.
Now, the person he wants to target is that disrespectful and treacherous eighth son.
The following day, the Qianqing Palace issued an imperial edict ordering the Eighth Prince, Yinzhi, to go to the Northeast and Mongolian regions to oversee disaster relief efforts.
Guo Luoluo was overjoyed.
Now that the Crown Prince and Prince Zhi are out of the spotlight, disaster relief is a great opportunity for them to shine. Whoever is entrusted with this task will be the one whom the Emperor values.
Need I say more? It's obvious that it's their Yinzhi who the Emperor favors now!
Although Yinzhi had some doubts, he happily accepted the decree, thinking about how to handle the matter perfectly.
Seeing his eighth brother's smug expression, Prince Zhi sneered. His eighth brother, who had previously only followed him around, had somehow developed such ambition. Did he even deserve it?
Yinzhen thought so too, but he felt that since they were all sons of the emperor, apart from the legitimate heir and the crown prince, there was no difference in rank or suitability among the other princes. What he was really thinking about was the eighth prince's heart.
I wonder if it's a good thing that he jumped so fast and so high this time.
The Crown Prince showed no emotional fluctuation; he congratulated the Eighth Prince with a smile.
"Eighth Prince, don't let Father down! This disaster is a bit special. In such a cold place, food is not easy to produce. Storage is not a problem, but you need to bring more fire-starting equipment. Rice and flour will freeze into ice blocks and become inedible. You also need to be careful when dealing with local officials. The people there are quite straightforward, so try to avoid any roundabout ways."
These were all sincere suggestions and kind words. Lao Ba wasn't so naive as to be so quick to humbly seek their advice.
The fourteenth son was very unhappy. He had been pestering his mother for a long time, but she wouldn't agree. She said that disaster relief was not something to be taken lightly and that she couldn't do it herself. In the blink of an eye, the myna bird took over.
Doesn't this mean that in the Emperor's heart, the myna bird is more powerful?
Even the Crown Prince and the Prince Zhi didn't go!
The fourteenth prince had the idea of seeking refuge with the enemy.
My older brother is too aloof and always likes to lecture me. He doesn't really involve me in his work, and now he's practically invisible in the court. Even Father Emperor doesn't want to give him any tasks anymore.
No other bird is as majestic as a myna.
Thinking of this, the fourteenth prince hurriedly moved closer to the eighth prince, not even hearing Yinzhen calling him in his haste.
Seeing the Fourteenth Prince crowding around like he was joining a hot stove, Yinzhen's teeth ached.
That fourteenth prince is really stupid!
Didn't he realize that this time, the Eighth Prince might not be doing anything good?
How could he have such a stupid younger brother?
Is he really his mother's biological son?
Yinzhen couldn't help but ask the same question as Consort De.
The ninth and tenth brothers also joined in.
The fifth brother was also troubled. He didn't understand why his own younger brother, the ninth brother, was so willing to follow the eighth brother around.
The ninth brother is quick-witted and loves business. He has a lot of money and lives a very extravagant life, but he spends most of his money on the eighth brother.
If he hadn't known that the Ninth Prince was fond of women, he would have suspected that his younger brother was gay and had taken a liking to the Eighth Prince!
Otherwise, how can we explain this younger brother acting like he's gone mad, constantly cheering for the eighth brother?
Fifth Master felt he couldn't understand it, he really couldn't understand it.
The fifth prince and Yinzhen exchanged a glance and immediately understood what the other was thinking, feeling a sense of kinship.
That evening, Yinzhen returned to Qingzhi Courtyard, still pondering the matter.
Changning was holding Tuantuan's eldest daughter in her arms. Hutuli named her Taxue. She was all white with long, soft fur and looked exactly like Tuantuan.
Tuantuan's three children are just like Changning's three children: an eldest daughter, a second son, and a third son.
So, in order, Hutu named his eldest daughter Taxue. Fengsheng'e named his second son Wangchen. Feiyang'a named his third son Yangtui.
That's right, a lion cat's name is Lamb Leg.
Thinking that Hutuli had originally wanted to name her girl something like Sauerkraut or Blood Sausage, Changning felt a little guilty. Had she made the children too fond of eating?
Watching Changning stroke Taxue's fur again and again, Yinzhen couldn't resist touching it himself. The fluffy, smooth texture calmed his pent-up frustration.
He didn't want to bring his bad mood to Qingzhi Courtyard; in his heart, Qingzhi Courtyard was like a paradise.
He has a beloved woman, an obedient and adorable child, and a warm and cozy atmosphere—these are what he cherishes most.
So he asked in a gentle voice, "Did the children come today?"
Changning nodded, rested her head against his chest, rubbed her stomach, and whispered, "They're all here. They've been making a fuss for a while. Fei Yang wanted to eat eight-treasure chicken and dry pot shrimp. He said you couldn't let him eat too much in the front yard, but he wanted to eat his fill when he got back. He even asked his brother to peel shrimp for him."
Yinzhen remarked with some emotion, "Fengsheng'e and Feiyang'a have such a good brotherly relationship!"
"Of course, brothers from the same mother are family no matter what." Changning glanced at Yinzhen and noticed his pointed remark. She understood what had happened with the brothers this time. That troublesome fourteenth prince was definitely among them.
Changning comforted him, "Even ten fingers are of different lengths, let alone the nine sons of the dragon, each different. You are all outstanding princes, so it's inevitable that you will have some differing opinions and some competitive spirits. However, some paths are destined to be walked by some people."
Yinzhen sighed. Yes, the fourteenth prince's path was one he had to walk himself; as his elder brother, he couldn't protect him forever. Perhaps once he suffered some setbacks and hardships, he would make some progress.
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