Brother Seventh has now found out most of the women and nuns who have been in the palace for the past twenty years.

The problem is not just one or two, nor is it one or two families involved.

Most of those involved in the latter part are nobles and relatives of the upper three banners, and in the front there are shadows of princes of the lower five banners.

Forbidden City, whose Forbidden City is it?

Kangxi looked at He and his concubine and couldn't say anything else.

What will the concubine think?

Will there be resentment?

Do you regret participating in the draft?

He and his concubine were young, but he himself was starting to sunset.

Even though he looked younger than his peers and could deceive others, Kangxi could not deceive himself and others. It was as if he had reached a dividing point, and he was rapidly moving from the prime of life to old age.

Kangxi's expression remained unchanged, but he lost a bit of patience and said: "Take a good rest and don't think too much."

He nodded.

Kangxi got up and returned to Qingxi Bookstore.

Although he only brought his wife and concubine with him to Changchun Garden this time, there were also some big names placed in the side room at the back of Qingxi Bookstore, which were originally arranged here.

When the green-headed cards came up, Kangxi picked two familiar surnames and turned them over.

When the eunuch in the respect room went down, Liang Jiugong breathed a sigh of relief.

It would be a bit scary if the emperor really didn't change his mind and only guarded his concubines. I don't know what will happen in the future.

As it is now, it's pretty good.

Everyone likes stability, and no one likes big changes...

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Shengjia went to Changchun Garden this time and came back in less than half a month.

Because Khalkha Zasaktu Khan brought the king, Beile and others to the court, Kangxi decided to hold a grand parade in Nanyuan.

Before the official parade, the soldiers of the Eight Banners will move to Nanyuan.

On the fourth day of the eleventh month, the Holy Emperor returned to the palace from Changchun Garden with the Queen Mother, and on the fifth day of the eleventh month, he visited Nanyuan.

Accompanying the Holy Emperor to Nanyuan were the princes, princes and ministers, as well as the elites of the Eight Banners, preparing for the military parade in a few days.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs also became busy.

The ninth elder brother, along with the twelfth elder brother, Gao Yanzhong, and more than ten other officials, followed Hu Nanyuan directly.

Various materials are also continuously transported to Nanyuan.

Compared with previous years, the palace served more Dongzi dishes this year.

Near the Xiaotangshan Palace in Changping, the Ministry of Internal Affairs prepared a total of ninety-six rooms of Dongzi cuisine.

In early October, when there were only winter vegetables left outside, Dongzifang began to supply leafy vegetables. By November, cucumbers and eggplants also came out.

The Holy Emperor has arrived at Nanyuan. Since it is only thirty miles away from the capital, he has not arranged for the prince to enter the Nan Study Room.

After the daily question book passes through the cabinet, it will be sent directly to the emperor.

On the day they arrived at Nanyuan, Kangxi led the princes to the school grounds to evaluate their archery skills.

There are more than a dozen bows hanging on the row of poles standing next to it.

There are four-power weak bows, five-power and six-power ordinary bows, and there are also twelve-power bows, fourteen-power bows and sixteen-power bows with strong bow power.

After receiving the order, the princes all put on their riding clothes and came over. They also wore finger rings on their hands and were ready for the shooting exercise.

Brother Jiu stood among the brothers and felt a little regretful.

Even if the military parade is important, even if there are more princes here, it is enough to have the twelfth prince and Gao Yanzhong as retinues. Why should I be diligent?

Wouldn't it be embarrassing?

He looked at Brother Si secretly.

When the time comes, we will be embarrassed together as brothers and sisters?

You know, there are many clan members watching here.

The fourth elder brother noticed something and turned around to look over. He saw the timid look on the ninth elder brother and gave him a sideways glance.

Deserve it!

Thinking about the ninth elder brother who has been in the branch for three years, he still seemed a bit shameful in his early years and said he wanted to pick up riding and shooting. What happened?

There is no follow-up.

Are you scared now?!

Brother Jiu moved his eyes away and looked up at the sky.

Really, fourth brother doesn’t have a clue in his heart?

If the two of them really rank at the bottom, they themselves will also be second to last.

I just can't compete with the stronger ones. If I'm as weak as Fourth Brother, I can just take it down.

Kangxi sat on the bright yellow throne and looked at the princes on the left and right.

Except for the prince and the seventh elder brother, the remaining adult princes are here, and there is also an underage fourteenth elder brother hanging on his tail.

Kangxi looked at it again, his eyes fell on the eldest brother, and said: "Let's start with the eldest brother!"

The eldest brother came out in response, went to choose a bow, and took the fourteenth force bow directly.

Set a target fifty paces away.

The eldest brother shot the first arrow, which was slightly off. Although it hit the target, it was not on the target.

On the second arrow, it hit the bullseye.

The third arrow is also the bullseye.

However, the time between the second arrow and the third arrow was longer. Looking at the tightness of the bow string, you can see that the eldest brother is not that comfortable, and the Fourteen-Strength Bow is a bit reluctant for him.

Kangxi saw this in his eyes and couldn't help but frown.

The eldest brother's life has been chaotic in the past few years. His archery skills have declined, and his endurance is not as good as the previous two years.

From this point of view, the gap with his younger brothers will become smaller and smaller, and he will no longer be the brave elder brother.

Kangxi felt confused and couldn't explain what he felt for a moment.

The eldest brother put down his bow.

Kangxi called him over and said, "You only eat and drink every day and forget about riding and shooting?"

The eldest brother was nonchalant, neither admitting nor denying.

Kangxi frowned and said, "You are the eldest son of the emperor. Since you are the brother of all the princes, you have to decide what to do in the future."

It has been three years since I mourned my deceased wife again.

I have also continued my career in Fujin, so I should regain my energy in the future.

The eldest brother did not stay still this time and nodded honestly.

Kangxi waved his hand and told him to go down.

The eldest brother turned around and walked back to his seat.

Kangxi looked at his eldest brother's back and his eyes fell on his braid.

That little bit of frost...

Kangxi looked at it, his heart tightening.

The eldest is thirty years old and middle-aged.

The princes were divided into east and west according to their order.

Now that the eldest brother is back, the next one standing opposite him is the third brother.

The third elder brother was obviously also shocked by the elder brother's "retreat" and looked a little dazed.

When Kangxi saw that he was not moving and looked at him, he hurried out of the queue to choose a bow.

He stood between the fourteen-strength bow and the twelve-strength bow, hesitated for a moment, and chose the twelve-strength bow.

For him, the fourteen-strength bow was a bit difficult, but the three-arrow bow was no problem.

Is it just necessary to be in the limelight?

Will the emperor be happy if he puts pressure on his eldest brother?

Dear brother, he has suffered losses several times and does not want to fall into this trap again.

After weighing the situation, the third elder brother still gave up and chose the more comfortable Twelve Forces.
To be continued...