Chapter 7
Yinzuo was very happy that he could finally stop taking the medicine.
The trees outside had already grown green and the weather was getting warmer, but Depin only allowed him to be held outside in the sun at noon. Yinzuo had only left the courtyard once, when he was held to the Empress Dowager's place. He saw quite a few people there, but Yinzuo was held in her arms and looked around like a passing flower, so he didn't recognize anyone and soon returned to the palace.
There is a birthday banquet for the Empress Dowager today, and even a little prince like Yinzuo who can't even walk has to attend.
Before leaving, Depin felt the temperature of Yinzuo's little hand and put a small red cape on him. The sick little baby who was pale and blue half a month ago has now been nursed back to health and is wrapped in a small red cape, like a jade doll.
Depin took a look at the baby and was very satisfied. Today was the Empress Dowager's auspicious day, and the baby was dressed festively and looked happy.
Yinzuo was held by a wet nurse, and Xiaocui and Afei, the maids that Depin used to use, also followed Yinzuo. Depin instructed Xiaocui and Afei: "Keep a close eye on your young master. If anything happens, come to me without delay."
Then he said to Yinzuo, "Madame Han and the others will follow you in a while. Don't be afraid if you can't see mother. We have an agreement, okay?"
Yinzuo puffed out his chest and nodded vigorously: "Yes!"
“Don’t be afraid!”
He is not a weakling who can't leave his mother for a moment! He doesn't need his mother to worry.
Later when they arrive at the palace banquet, Depin will separate from Yinzuo. Yinzuo nodded with certainty, but Depin was worried that Yinzuo would cry and make a fuss if he was not with her suddenly.
No more.
As soon as he left the yard, Yinzuo looked around curiously in the arms of his wet nurse. When he arrived at the Jiaotai Hall where the emperor's birthday banquet was held, it was getting dark. Lights had been lit everywhere in the palace, and the lights were dim, while the hall was brightly lit.
Depin went to the place of the Imperial Concubine Huipin, while Nanny Qin carried Yinzuo to the side hall, which was a specially prepared resting place. Yinzuo and his friends came early, or perhaps others did not need to rest in the side hall and had already gone to the main hall. At this time, there were no other masters in the side hall, only palace servants serving them.
Before coming, Depin instructed that they should just go to the main hall when the emperor's birthday banquet was about to start. Depin didn't want Yinzuo to go to places with many people and gossips because it was too chaotic. Her youngest son had just recovered from an illness, and now Depin was protecting him in every way possible.
Yinzuo was staying in a side hall. He could hear the noisy sounds nearby, but he couldn't go. He didn't make a fuss, he just felt a little bored.
He was fed two pieces of milk cakes and drank some water, but as he drank, Yinzuo closed his eyes and fell asleep again.
Children are like this, they can fall asleep at any time and anywhere. Fortunately, he did not sleep through the entire emperor's birthday banquet. Yinzuo was quite looking forward to watching it.
When Yinzuo opened his eyes, he finally saw the main hall and many people of all kinds. However, the main guests of the emperor's birthday banquet had already arrived, so the hall became much quieter.
When Yinzuo's wet nurse saw Yinzuo wake up, she was delighted. A little prince like Yinzuo could not even walk and could not speak fluently, so there was no need for them to perform at the emperor's birthday banquet. The wet nurse only needed to hold him and say a few auspicious words on his behalf. But it would be best if the little prince himself was awake.
The nanny whispered in Yinzuo's ear: "We will celebrate the birthday of the Empress Dowager later, so please don't make a fuss, little prince."
Yinzuo, who had just woken up, was still confused. When he heard the wet nurse talking in his ear, he nodded his head in a daze.
There were many royal relatives and clan wives who wanted to express their congratulations to the Empress Dowager. People like the eldest prince would chat a little more, but for a little baby like Yinzuo who had difficulty communicating, the time allocated to him would be much less.
Yinzuo was carried forward by the wet nurse. He heard the wet nurse say "May the couple live long and prosper, and enjoy the family happiness forever." He opened his bright eyes and could see clearly the person sitting on the high seat in front of him. Today, the Empress Dowager was dressed very formally, and there were many round beads on her clothes. Yinzuo looked at her curiously for a while, then turned his gaze to the side.
The wet nurse had already stood up and was about to leave, but it was enough time for Yinzuo to see clearly who the man in the bright yellow clothes that blinded people was sitting next to the Empress Dowager. Yinzuo's eyes widened.
Daddy?
Daddy who has been missing for a long time.
Yinzuo was carried away by the wet nurse. He was a little anxious and said to the wet nurse, "Father."
"Emperor Father."
The wet nurse was very strong. Although Yinzuo twisted his body, he could not get out of her arms. Xiao Cui coaxed Yinzuo, "Little brother, promise the queen to be good. The emperor and the queen are busy today, and we will not cause trouble."
Although the little prince is still young, those who follow Concubine De all think that he is well-behaved and smart. They don’t know how much the little prince can understand, but he will calm down after being coaxed by her.
Yinzuo calmed down, but his eyes did not leave Kangxi. Then he saw his father talking to the Empress Dowager with his head tilted, talking to the people standing below, and drinking from a glass. Anyway, he watched for a long time without looking at him.
Yinzuo got angry as he watched and turned his little head to the side.
This daddy is not good.
He didn't want to be his good son anymore.
It was a long time until the wet nurse held him and sat him down, but Yinzuo just kept turning his head away and not looking at the main seat, looking sullen.
The child pursed his little mouth, and one could tell from his cute little face that he was sulking. But it was a pity that such a young child's emotions were not taken seriously. As long as the little master didn't cry or make a fuss, everything would be fine.
"This is Sixth Brother, right? Is he okay now?"
The ceremony of presenting gifts to the Empress Dowager and delivering a birthday speech had come to an end, and the Crown Prince walked towards his brothers. The young Crown Prince had a gentle voice, and his eyes fell on the little boy, showing appropriate concern.
Yinzuo was still young, being raised in the harem. Although he was a brother of the crown prince, this was the first time the crown prince had seen him. The childish face turned when he heard his voice, and his eyes were black and bright, reflecting people's shadows, and he looked at him with curiosity.
Although the baby was still young, he had a good look and lively eyes. No one in the palace was ugly, and Crown Prince Yinreng did not see anything special in him.
Depin's maid Xiaocui hurriedly replied, "It is the Sixth Prince. Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. I stopped taking the medicine the other day."
Yinreng nodded: "Sixth brother, are you bored here? You look unhappy."
Yinzuo spoke up at this time, and asked doubtfully: "Brother?"
Yinreng smiled and spoke to him: "Yes, you are my sixth brother. You can call me Prince Brother, or you can call me Second Brother."
Yinzuo asked in a surprised voice: "Brother?"
Yinreng raised his lips slightly and hummed. He came to see his sixth brother named Yinzuo, but he didn't plan to waste too much time on this little brat. He stayed with Yinzuo for a while and then planned to move on.
But Yinzuo was very interested in this creature of his brother.
His little head processed the information for a while, then his eyes lit up and he happily stretched his body toward the prince: "Banban, prince, brother!"
Yinreng: “?”
Xiao Cui said for Yin Zuo: "Sixth Prince really likes the tangram puzzle given by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
"Is that so?" The prince said, "As long as Sixth Brother likes it."
Before, Yinzuo had only heard Depin and others say that it was given to him by the Crown Prince, but he did not realize that the Crown Prince they were talking about was actually his brother. It turned out that he not only had a father and a mother, but also a brother!
Yinzuo stretched out his hand towards Yinreng, trying to get closer to him, which made the wet nurse panic for a moment, fearing that she might drop the little prince if she failed to hold him properly.
Yinreng was surprised by the little boy's sudden enthusiasm. After hesitating for a moment, he moved closer and stretched out his hand, and then Yinzuo, who was holding his little hand high, grabbed two of his fingers.
The little kid's hand was holding on quite tightly, but after grabbing his hand, it did not stay still in the wet nurse's arms and looked like it wanted to throw itself at him. This time, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince pretended not to see it. He was a little afraid of the kid's enthusiasm and worried about being entangled by him.
Just as Yinreng was thinking about saying a few more words before pulling the brat's hand away and leaving, an annoying voice rang out beside him: "Your Highness, are you having fun with your sixth brother?"
“I really didn’t expect that.”
Yinreng didn't even need to look up, wasn't it the annoying eldest prince? As soon as this person came over, Yinreng's smile fell, and he said to the eldest prince: "Xiao Liu is my younger brother, I came here to care about him. Xiao Liu was sick a few days ago, I don't know if my eldest brother has asked about it."
The eldest prince Yinzhi rolled his eyes in his heart. He said, "It's inconvenient for me to go to De's mother, but I heard from my mother that Xiaoliu can speak quite a lot now, is that right?"
The eldest prince came over to Yinzuo with a smile and said, "Come and call me brother. I am your elder brother."
(End of this chapter)
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