Chapter 37
The eldest prince guessed that Kangxi was right in one point - it was New Year's Day, and Kangxi didn't want to be too harsh, so he didn't intend to punish him this time. But the eldest prince's strange look made Kangxi decide -
"Boss, write five essays based on the Book of Han and submit them after the new year."
The eldest prince thought that Kangxi was punishing him because of the ice skating incident, and he was mentally prepared, but he still wanted to plead for mercy. They only had five days off in the study, and they had to write an article every day, so let him take a day off.
The eldest prince tried to beg for himself. He said, "Father, it's almost the New Year, you see..." Then, under the gaze of Kangxi, his voice became lower and lower.
Forget it, just five policy essays.
The eldest prince said, "I will give it to the emperor after the new year."
While they were talking, little Yinzuo had already grabbed Kangxi's hand. Little Yinzuo had heard from the eldest prince that the emperor might punish him with homework, but the eldest prince didn't seem to care much when he said it. Now little Yinzuo turned his head to look at his eldest brother, and it seemed that it was no big deal, so he said to Kangxi with peace of mind: "The punishment has been done, can we continue playing?"
Kangxi: “…”
The eldest prince's eyes wandered away. What a courageous boy! However, he also thought so, so although he did not say it as bluntly as Yinzuo, he still stood quietly on the icy lake, as if he had no intention of going ashore.
Yinzuo pulled Kangxi's hand and said, "It's really fun. You'll regret it if you don't play it. I don't believe you. Ask my eldest brother if it's fun?"
The eldest prince was actually quite invisible at this time. He stammered, "Ha, it's for relaxing the body and mind. It's quite interesting and seems to be good for the body. Father, why not give it a try?"
Kangxi had seen people playing on the ice and women dancing on ice, but when he was asked to try it himself, he found it difficult to let go of his airs as a king. Just as the eldest prince had seen through it, he was burdened by his image.
Therefore, Yinzuo pulled it, but it didn't move.
Kangxi lowered his eyes to look at the child who was pulling him and said, "What else can I do to have fun? Men in our family should not indulge in fun."
Yinzuo blinked his eyes: "You can't work all the time, it will tire you out. Does your Royal Father really not want to play for a while? How could that be?" Yinzuo looked at his Royal Father's face, and suddenly he said with a look of sudden enlightenment: "Yinzuo understands."
"Isn't the Emperor afraid?"
"Don't be afraid, Father Huang."
"Yinzuo can hold your hand."
The eldest prince’s eyes almost popped out of his head, and he looked at Yinzuo with admiration. He didn’t know whether his royal father would dare to do it, but he knew that his sixth brother was very brave!
The eldest brother thought, is this what they call a newborn calf that is not afraid of a tiger? But when he was the sixth brother's age, he didn't have such courage, right?
The eldest prince shifted his gaze to his royal father's face, and sure enough, his royal father's face looked very good at this moment, which made the eldest prince secretly happy.
Tsk tsk, a real man can't stand others telling him not to do something. Even an emperor like his father can't stand this kind of provocation.
"Boss! Ten policy papers!"
The eldest prince opened his mouth and said, "No, Father Huang..."
Kangxi looked over calmly: "Hmm?"
Okay, big brother, shut up.
But it was obviously the sixth brother who was talking nonsense, so why was he the one who had to do more homework? Five policy essays were fine, but if he had ten, he would have to light the lamp and stay up late again. The eldest brother hung his head and finally became depressed.
The eldest prince was very envious of Yinzuo. He should have caused all the trouble before entering the study room, so that his sixth brother would not have to be punished for homework.
Yinzuo, who was not punished with homework, saw his eldest brother hanging his tail and asked him quietly, "Is the punishment severe?"
The eldest prince raised his eyelids and glanced at Yinzuo. He didn't dare to say that the punishment was severe. He couldn't dare to be as outspoken as his sixth brother. Children speak without restraint, but he was nothing. He deserved to be punished.
Yinzuo was still loyal to his elder brother: "Father, Yinzuo and elder brother will be punished together, can you punish elder brother less?"
Kangxi snorted coldly: "Wait for you later."
Yinzuo was not afraid. He said to Kangxi innocently, "Father, my son likes writing."
The eldest prince's mouth twitched. He thought that this kid was probably just trying to paint a few strokes for fun like he was doing now.
Yinzuo looked at his father again and said, "What about my elder brother? Can you punish him less?"
Kangxi: "What do you think, Boss? I heard the teacher in the upper study say that you are still a step behind the prince in arithmetic. Is it because you haven't practiced enough?"
The eldest prince hurriedly said, "My son likes to write policy essays, so the punishment is not severe at all."
Yinzuo wanted to correct his father: "Father, please don't punish my brother. It's not a bad thing for my brother to go skating."
The eldest prince didn't want to do the math problems, and didn't want Yinzuo to talk anymore. He would always be punished in the end anyway, so he hurriedly said, "The emperor is not punishing me, he is urging me to study."
"Oh, really?" Yinzuo glanced back and forth between his elder brother and his father, and stopped dwelling on the matter. He pulled his father and said, "Father, don't be afraid, your son will lead you."
Kangxi: "...I am not wearing ice skates."
Yinzuo thought for a moment and said, "It's okay if you don't wear skates. Come on, Father Huang."
Then Liang Jiugong watched as their Emperor was actually dragged onto the ice lake under the Sixth Prince's coaxing and provocation of saying "don't be afraid" and "don't be afraid".
In fact, Liang Jiugong had just signaled someone to go find the ice skates, because there is a 50% chance that the little prince can be persuaded to do something, so can't he use them now?
Yinzuo wanted to take his royal father with him in a cool and handsome manner, but he was short and weak, so he pulled his royal father crookedly and almost fell onto the ice again.
Yinzuo also said to his father, "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid. Wear thick clothes in winter, so it won't hurt if you fall."
The eldest prince even slipped away from his royal father, and he didn't even know that he was glared at on the back of his head by his royal father several times. Fortunately, Kangxi let him go because he thought that if he did more homework, the eldest prince would not be able to sleep during the New Year.
Not long after, ice skates that Kangxi could wear were brought over. Kangxi changed his shoes, and the eldest prince skated back. Seeing that his father had also put on ice skates, the eldest prince was eager to try and said to his father, "Father, I can teach you."
"My son skates pretty well."
The eldest prince was quite excited. He knew that he had always been the one who looked up to his royal father and learned from him, but now it was his turn to teach his royal father!
Kangxi glanced at him with a subtle look, "...No need."
These guys, huh.
It’s just ice skating, what’s so difficult about it?
Is it still these guys’ turn to show off in front of me?
Kangxi was a smart man who had learned martial arts for a long time and was very agile. He had just been pulled by Yinzuo to experience it for a while, so he adapted faster than the eldest prince. He did not experience any awkward stage at all and moved forward slowly. Although slow but steady at the beginning, he gradually increased his speed steadily afterwards.
He perfectly preserved the dignity of his Majesty, and even skated with extraordinary grace.
After sliding for a distance and turning back, Yinzuo clapped his hands loudly: "Father Emperor, this is amazing!"
"Yinzuo's father is the best!" When the eldest brother started skating, he was not stable. His body tilted several times. Although he did not fall, he had several dangerous moments. However, his royal father was extremely stable.
Yinzuo also asked: "Is this really the first time for Huang Ama to skate?"
The child's eyes were full of admiration, and Kangxi said calmly, "It's not difficult."
People like Liang Jiugong also flattered the emperor one by one, and the eldest prince actually felt a little regretful in his heart. He wanted to teach his royal father a lesson, but he was not given the opportunity. However, he also took the time to think of a few words to flatter his royal father.
Kangxi skated for a while and got better and better. Although it was not as exciting as the eldest prince's, the young man was full of vigor and vitality, but his speed was also fast and smooth. The young man walked like the wind with his hands behind his back, floating like a fairy.
Yinzuo alone could not keep up with the other two, whether because his hands and feet were not flexible, or because his legs were short or he was wearing too many clothes, which made him very anxious.
As Kangxi slid past him, Yinzuo shouted, "Father, take Yinzuo with you!"
Kangxi did not respond to him, but turned around and lazily took the two people's hands, and the two, one big and one small, slid forward smoothly.
Yinzuo said happily to Kangxi: "Isn't it fun to be with you, Father?"
Do you really have to let your royal father tell you?
Kangxi said: "Don't talk, drink the wind."
If you don't want to talk, then don't talk, but Yinzuo was laughing so hard that he couldn't close his little mouth.
Not long after, he said to Kangxi, "Father, let's go after big brother. Let's compete with him to see who can skate faster."
The eldest prince heard it, slid back, and said, "The emperor is still carrying you, a little burden. Even if I win, it's not a fair victory."
The eldest prince also wanted to compete with the emperor. He could not compare with his father in horse riding and archery because his father had more than ten years of experience ahead of him. But as for ice skating, everyone learned it today, so maybe he could beat him.
Liang Jiugong, standing on the shore of the lake, listened to the sounds coming from the lake and thought to himself, no wonder the Emperor always wanted to punish the eldest prince. Listen to what the eldest prince said. Those ministers didn't dare to win when playing chess with the Emperor, but listen to what the eldest prince said?
It's fine if he wants to defeat His Majesty, but what about the unfair victory? Alas, he follows His Majesty around and feels that being a father to His Majesty is not easy either. Doesn't he feel frustrated all the time?
Yinzuo thought this was a simple matter, he pulled his hand away and said, "Then Yinzuo will not let the emperor father lead him, the emperor father and the eldest brother will compete first."
Oh, you two brothers are quite good at making arrangements for the Emperor clearly.
Kangxi took a deep breath and said to his rebellious eldest son who wanted to defeat him, "Okay, you defeat me first, and then tell me that your victory was unfair."
Yinzuo didn't even pull his little hand away.
The eldest prince knew that he had said the wrong thing, and he quickly admitted his mistake and said, "My son was just a slip of the tongue, Father Royal, I didn't mean that. I just wanted to say that bringing Xiaoliu with me would affect your ability to display your strength."
It was useless to make up for it. Kangxi just smiled at his rebellious son and said, "If you win later, everything will be fine. If you lose, I will not let you double your essays. I will just let your math teacher give you some more questions."
Homework really can't be added anymore, or else people will lose a layer of skin! Just now, I was thinking that he might as well let his father, the emperor, have his eldest brother, but now he has decided that he will let his father down this time.
Besides, it wouldn't be shameful even if the emperor lost with Xiaoliu.
hehe.
Kangxi felt that these guys just deserved to be punished. Yinzuo, who was being brought by Kangxi, was so excited that he shouted. Kangxi, who was full of energy, quickly let the eldest prince know that he was overthinking. At least his royal father was still young and strong. He could easily let him know that his father was still his father, and his father's talents in both civil and military affairs were not exaggerated.
"The Emperor is the most powerful!"
"Yinzuo's father is the best in the world!" Yinzuo's little face was hurt by the strong wind, but he didn't care at all. As soon as the wind stopped, he excitedly offered flattery!
The eldest prince frowned and said, "Well, the good thing is that he doesn't have to discuss the issue of unfair victory with his royal father."
Kangxi acted calmly like a powerful man and said to his eldest son, "Remember to ask your math teacher for homework. It should be a bit difficult. Three questions a day is not too much, right?"
Woo woo woo, three math problems a day is not a lot, but there are also two policy essays a day to be done, and it’s New Year’s Day, and he has to attend the New Year’s banquet, and pay respects to his mother and ancestors. He is going to die!
His sadness was his own. In his excitement, Yinzuo didn't pay much attention to it. His elder brother himself said that the emperor father was urging him to study and make progress. Yinzuo held his emperor father's hand and said with lingering feelings: "Emperor father, let's do it again, as fast as before, okay?"
The five-year-old boy is still adorable, with eyebrows and eyes like those of a fairy, and his eyes are still very clear, filled with the image of his royal father, full of admiration, which makes the father immersed in it, and it makes him feel more soft-hearted than the big boy who wants to "unfairly" defeat his father.
So Kangxi pretended to be nice and after being persuaded by Yinzuo for a few more words, he took him out to play again.
The eldest prince was sad for a while and thought about the homework later. He would deal with it later. He had already been punished, so he had to have fun first!
Yinzuo was so happy to be able to play with his brother Ama that his laughter could scare the snow off the branches.
After playing for a while, Yinzuo stopped, took off his skates, and said to Kangxi: "Your Majesty also thinks it's fun, right? Right? Don't deny it, I saw your Majesty smile."
"This is such a fun thing, I'll go ask my brother the prince to come and play with us!"
Without waiting for Kangxi to say anything, Yinzuo ran over to call his brother the Crown Prince.
Looking at the little figure that was running away quickly, the eldest prince said to Kangxi with a sour look, "I think he will call everyone over."
Kangxi also agreed with the eldest brother's opinion.
This kid just loves to stir up fun.
Yinzuo ran to the East Palace, but the gatekeepers did not stop him. Before he even entered the room, a voice had already spread: "Brother Crown Prince, Brother Crown Prince, hurry up!"
"Let's go ice skating!"
"The Emperor is here too, Prince, do you want to go play too?"
The prince was surprised and asked, "Is the emperor skating?"
Yinzuo nodded vigorously: "Yes, the emperor's father skates very well and even beats my elder brother."
"Go ahead, Prince. It's fun. The Emperor thinks it's fun too."
"The Emperor has already punished my eldest brother, and will not punish the Crown Prince again."
Meow?
"It's a waste if you don't play."
What kind of logic is this? It seems that the logic in Yinzuo's little head is that this is a deal, and since the eldest brother has been punished, everyone can play and no longer be punished. But even if the logic is like this, isn't your eldest brother a little wronged?
Yinzuo quickly shook his head again and said, "No, it's not a punishment. My elder brother said it was to encourage him to study and improve."
The prince was literally dragged over by Yinzuo. The prince said, "Don't be so anxious. As a prince, Aixinjuelu Yinzuo, you should be decent when sitting, standing and walking."
Yin Zuo did not slow down his pace: "Brother Crown Prince, I will be more polite tomorrow. We have to hurry up, otherwise it will be a pity if we are late."
Yinzuo also did not forget to instruct others to call the eldest princess and the third prince.
Kangxi and the eldest prince first saw the crown prince, then the eldest princess, the second princess...
I didn’t dare to call those who were too young, so I called the Eighth Prince and those older than him.
The Crown Prince, the Third Prince, and the Fourth Prince all refused to let Yinzuo teach them, but the Eldest Princess gave Yinzuo face. After Yinzuo took his eldest sister to skate, he went to see his second sister, third sister, and fourth sister. After seeing his sisters, he also went to see his fifth brother, his seventh brother, and his eighth brother!
Kangxi looked at his little body moving here and there. He was the busiest person on the entire ice lake!
Several princes were still a little reserved in front of Kangxi. The older ones, including the Seventh Prince, had all entered the Shangshufang. Their Royal Father often went to the Shangshufang to check on them. Due to their father's authority, they could not let go in front of Kangxi. The Eighth Prince, who had not yet entered the Shangshufang, was not a lively person either.
If it were just the father and son, things would actually be a little awkward. Just like just now when Yinzuo was not there and only Kangxi and the eldest prince were together, the eldest prince felt that the time was a little unbearable. If he was alone with his royal father, even ice skating was not enjoyable, and he would lose money on the policy papers he had to write and the arithmetic problems he had to do.
With Yinzuo around, things are very different.
It's not just Yinzuo's, the princesses are relatively more active. The princesses don't have much time to play, they are bored on weekdays, now everyone is very happy to skate, and compared with the princes, Kangxi doesn't have any strict requirements for the princesses.
Like the second princess, she is also an active person, and the other princesses she leads are all laughing happily.
In this environment, the princes saw that their father looked relaxed, so they gradually relaxed as well. Some of them fell down, and some accidentally bumped into each other. Gradually, the princes started to talk more, and the quiet palace became noisy.
The noise and laughter added a more tangible festive atmosphere to the palace, which was more touching than those Spring Festival couplets, blessing characters and lanterns.
Kangxi felt that it was more comfortable to listen to than the laughter and joy at the annual New Year's Eve banquet.
(End of this chapter)
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