When the fourth master came back, he was a little worried. The first thing he was troubled about was the child.
It is a grace for the emperor to invite his grandson to the palace. Of course, the master in the palace is also the best. It only seems that their brothers know the benefits of studying in the palace.
But our own Honghui and Hongyun are both old enough.
Honghui will definitely go, as he is both the legitimate son and the eldest son. But what about Hongyun? Do you want to send him away?
Other brothers don't have such troubles.
Hongyu of the Wang family in Zhijun is one year older than Honghui, and he is the eldest son. As for the other two concubines, one is just over a year old, and the youngest is only a few months old. Apart from Hongyu, he has no sons to give away. .
Not to mention the prince's family, Hong Xi and Hong Jin are currently in the study. They are not legitimate children, but the prince's concubine is also more valuable than their legitimate children.
Hong Qing, the eldest son of the third family, died in infancy. Now Hong Sheng, the second eldest son, has become the de facto eldest son, one year younger than Hong Hui. There are also two bastards, both of whom are still babies. Only Hong Sheng can be given away. .
There is no legitimate son in the Laowu family. The eldest son Hongsheng is one year older than Honghui, and the second son Honghao is less than six years old. Only the eldest son must be sent to the palace.
There is no legitimate son in the Lao Qi family. The eldest son Hongshu and Honghui are the same year, and the second son was born in the 39th year and is less than six years old. No need to hesitate, only the eldest son is qualified.
The eighth child has no children.
Lao Jiu has given birth to four girls and no son.
Lao Shi does have two sons, but they are still little boys of one or two years old.
Needless to say, they are even younger.
Only his two sons were close together, and they were both old enough. After sending Honghui away and leaving Hongyun, the brotherly relationship that was easy to harmonize soon became estranged due to different experiences. But if Hongyun was sent away, he was afraid of raising him. It’s hard to deal with a big heart.
Lin Yutong put the child to sleep, but saw that the fourth master was about to speak but stopped.
She smiled and said, "What do you want to say? What are you doing?"
The fourth master told the emperor what he meant. Lin Yutong was stunned and said: "Although I don't want to part with you, everyone is going, so let's send it off. It's just that we are two people in the family, and the mother-in-law who is constantly in trouble cannot be stable."
The fourth master had prepared a lot of words, but Lin Yutong was stunned when he said it in a matter-of-fact tone.
"What's wrong?" Lin Yutong saw the Fourth Master looking at her in a daze and asked, "But what did I say wrong?"
The Fourth Master laughed and said, "I haven't made up my mind yet whether I want to send Hong Yun away or not."
Lin Yutong understood instantly and thought to himself: If you only have the title of prince, you shouldn't send Hongyun away. But they will all be princes in the future, and it doesn't make much difference whether they send him away now. Whether he can study in the study or not, it doesn't matter. The point is, why not be more generous.
No matter what Hongyun chooses in the future, it’s okay if he has a clear conscience.
To put it selfishly, Honghui is already the eldest son, so he cannot be a target for others. He becomes the second prince Yinreng.
What's more, for the fourth master, he values his eldest son more, but he has the same attitude toward the other children. Asking him to sacrifice his other sons for Honghui is a difficult task.
So, she smiled and said: "But I don't know how to tell me? Are you afraid that Honghui and I will think too much? Or are you afraid that something will happen in the future?"
Fourth Master pulled Lin Yutong to sit next to him, "You have to be careful. I always want to arrange them all properly."
"I know what I'm thinking." Lin Yutong sighed, "It's too early to tell what the future will be like. Anyway, I think they are all good children. As long as we are watching, nothing big will go wrong."
The fourth master closed his eyes. He was upset if he didn't have a son. He was also upset if he had more sons.
But who knows, when he told the two children about the matter during dinner, Hongyun was not happy at first.
"My dear mother, my son doesn't want to go." Hong Yun pulled Lin Yutong's sleeve and whispered.
Lin Yutong was stunned and couldn't help but said: "Why?" Did someone secretly say something to the child?
"Amma said, get up early every day and memorize the book one hundred and twenty times. You have to eat whatever grandma gives you." Hong Yun whispered. As he spoke, he secretly glanced at the fourth master.
This child has recovered from anorexia and is a bit greedy. Every day, he orders his own dishes. It is unbearable for him to eat the regular dishes from the imperial kitchen.
Memorizing it a hundred and two times is indeed a bit scary.
But I have to say that these princes were all very knowledgeable. Some could speak Russian, and some were good at algebra and geometry. Who couldn't play chess, calligraphy, and painting? Who couldn't master horseback riding and archery?
Pervert is a bit perverted, but after looking at these princes, you can't deny their education model.
"Don't be afraid." Lin Yutong said, "The queen is in the palace, so if you want to eat anything, go to her place. The queen will visit you every few days."
"What are you looking at? Come back once every ten days. Why don't you want to leave? You are not allowed to go." Fourth Master glared at Hong Yun, "Others can bear it, why can't you."
"Your mother has made all the arrangements. The palace will not make things difficult for you. Be good! I'll go to your mother-in-law's place later and tell your mother-in-law, do you understand?" Lin Yutong rubbed Hong Yun's head and warned.
After sending Hong Yun away, Fourth Master said: "You are not allowed to bring food. The palace is different from home, so don't let anyone tamper with you."
Lin Yutong paused in his heart and nodded quickly.
After Fourth Master went to Dongci Room to write, Lin Yutong pulled Honghui to speak in a low voice.
"...it was E Niang's wish to ask Hong Yun to go. Your mother is afraid that you may overthink and be a little undecided." Lin Yutong touched Hong Hui's head, "Son, a man should be more open-minded. He should be more open-minded than himself."
It is unwise for brothers to fight over one another. There are still many variables in the future, and I hope you can learn from your mother's resilience and tolerance."
Variables? What variables?
A glint flashed in Honghui's eyes, he nodded and said, "Don't worry, Mother, my son knows what to do."
"Do you have any rules in mind with Hong Xi and Hong Yu?" Lin Yutong asked again.
"Understood, E Niang." Honghui nodded.
Lin Yutong then breathed a sigh of relief, "Don't be reluctant to spend money. Anything that can be solved with money is nothing."
Honghui knew in his heart that E Niang was reluctant to let him go and let her nag him.
Lin Yutong didn't let go until Fourth Master came to chase him away.
"Children have to grow up." Fourth Master consoled him, "Now that I have Xiaosi, at least you won't be lonely anymore."
Lin Yutong cast his gaze on Xiaosi's sleeping face and said, "He will grow up one day too. When the children all flutter their wings and fly away, we will be left to keep each other company."
It was so cold that he couldn't wait until the end of the New Year to bring the children into the palace. The fourth master personally sent the two to Yonghe Palace.
Seeing that the two children were brought, Concubine De nodded. "Don't worry. You and Lao Si will both grow up safely. I will be watching over them."
Actually, I still can't live with Concubine De. I have to live with my brother. But I can still come for a meal when I have time.
Fourth Master nodded, "I'm afraid these two children will be too noisy."
"After raising fourteen children, no matter how troublesome the children are, they don't even think they are making trouble anymore." Concubine De called the two children to her and gave each of them to a nun and two palace maids. These people are familiar in the palace, who are they?
Everyone knows that he is from Yonghe Palace, so it is easier to do things.
The fourth master personally took the two children to his elder brother's house. The two brothers lived in a large courtyard, which was divided into two small courtyards. They could take care of each other and love each other. It was quite good. It seemed that the person who arranged the arrangements was also a waste of time.
Got my thoughts.
The room was quite warm and tidied up neatly. After everything was put away, the fourth master said to Honghui: "Take care of my brother." He said to Hongyun: "Listen to your brother."
Leaving the children here, the Fourth Master turned around and walked out, as if his heart had dropped. Looking back, he saw the two children standing side by side by the door, and his voice softened, "In ten days, Amma will come to take you home."
After saying that, he didn't dare to stay any longer. He was afraid that he would really be tempted to take the child back.
After going out, I met the Third Master and the Fifth Master.
I listened to the third master mutter: "This must not be something you can get used to. How can you be punished by your husband?"
The fifth master curled his lips and thought to himself: Whose family is not a treasure?
Seeing that Fourth Master also came out, he said: "Fourth Brother is doing well here. At least the two brothers can still be company."
The third master rolled his eyes. Isn't it great to have two eldest sons? I will be worried when they grow up.
Lin Yutong had not gotten used to it for a few days after the two children entered the palace, but seeing that the New Year was approaching, she started talking again. She also had to take care of Xiaosi, so she really didn't have much time to think about it.
During the Chinese New Year this year, the biggest thing for Lin Yutong was that Xiaosi was named Hongzhao by Kangxi.
Zhao means bright and shining, and also means wise and remarkable.
is a good word.
I gave Fourth Master this favor at this time. Since it was Chinese New Year, I asked Fourth Master to think about it in the study for several days.
However, when Lin Yutong looked at the greeting card and gift list in his hand, he didn't feel very happy.
This is a post from Nian Gengyao’s family.
Nian Gengyao's wife is the daughter of Nalan Xingde, and she is also closely related to the eldest brother. Posts from women's family members came in, proving that Nian Gengyao's posts must have been delivered to the Fourth Master.
Lin Yutong did not comment on Nian Gengyao, but the only thing she cared about was whether Nian would come back to the mansion to be a sidekick.
According to historical records, since the Nian family entered the mansion, no woman in the backyard had given birth to a child. It was not until her death that Hongluo was born.
To say that this is just for favoring Nian Gengyao, this is definitely not the fourth master's style. Unless he really fell in love with this woman and stayed with her all the time.
Thinking of this, Lin Yutong felt uncomfortable.
The fourth master came in and saw Lin Yutong in a daze holding the Nian family's post, and reached out to take it.
"What are you thinking about?" Fourth Master took the post and looked at it, "This Nian Gengyao is really meticulous. I didn't expect that you would also give it here."
Lin Yutong smiled slightly, "What do you think of this person?"
"I won the Jinshi at the age of twenty-one, and the emperor is very fond of him. In addition, this man is a man of civility and martial arts, and he is quite experienced." The fourth master put the post on the table and said: "What's wrong? This man
There's something wrong with that."
Lin Yutong shook his head, "How do I know what's going on outside? It's just because of my aunt from the Nalan family that I paid more attention."
"This is not the truth." Fourth Master took Lin Yutong's hand and said, "We husband and wife, if we have anything to say, hiding it like this has only made us estranged. I always hope that you can tell us honestly."
Lin Yutong's heart trembled and he said: "It's not that I don't want to say it, I just think it's a bit unfounded to say it now."
"Tell me about it." Fourth Master pulled Lin Yutong to sit on his lap and said.
"The emperor re-appoints Nian Gengyao. Do you have any plans to win over this person? If so, how can you win over him?" Lin Yutong said: "The best way is to marry..."
"You want to appoint a girl from their family to Honghui? That's not possible. The Nian family doesn't have enough status." Fourth Master said decisively.
Lin Yutong opened his mouth, but could not say any more.
When the Fourth Master saw Lin Yutong's look, an idea flashed in his mind and he said, "Are you afraid that a girl from my Nanian family will come in?"
Lin Yutong decisively shut her mouth. Today she was stupid again.
The fourth master just laughed and laughed.
"I was pregnant for three years and I thought I didn't say anything." Lin Yutong was also a little embarrassed.
The Fourth Master touched Lin Yutong's waist and said, "It's time to marry Honghui in two years. Are you still so jealous? Let's live a good life. Your father is not yet ready to sell his identity."
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"Aren't I old and yellow? I'm not as fresh as the little girl." Lin Yutong rolled his eyes and smiled.
The fourth master looked at Lin Yutong seriously and said, "Where are the old people getting older? Let me take a look."
Her face is fair, just like the skin on her body, tender and smooth. She looks like a young woman in her late teens, and she is charming at this time.
Looking at it, from the couch outside to the kang inside, Su Peisheng sent all the eunuchs and girls away as soon as the curtain was put down.
There were high and low moans and groans inside, which lasted from mid-afternoon to evening. Even dinner time was missed.
Lin Yutong lay covered in sweat and didn't want to move, hanging on Fourth Master's body like an octopus and not wanting to get up.
Ever since I became pregnant with Hongzhao, I have never been so happy in a year.
"Were you okay just now?" Fourth Master asked.
Lin Yutong nodded, "Okay!"
The Fourth Master laughed again, "Don't think too much in the future. I see you have been free recently."
Maybe.
Who knows?
Lin Yutong completely forgot about the Nian family's affairs when they were interrupted like this.
After the first lunar month, the emperor was going to visit Jidian, and this time he named Fourth Master.
"It's freezing cold, so it's not hard to go out now." Lin Yutong muttered while packing the fourth master's things.
Fourth Master hugged Hong Zhao, shook him, and said with a smile: "Prince Zhi, Prince, Lao Ninth, and Lao Thirteen are all going. It's not like I'm the only one who suffers. It's okay."
Co-author: No brother is more miserable than you, you are uncomfortable.
Lin Yutong complained in his heart and asked: "Who should I give the capital to? The Eighth Master?"
"Third brother, fifth brother, and eighth brother. However, third brother is only good at talking, and he will never be a match for eighth brother. Old fifth brother is a careless person. He naturally follows the lead of old eighth brother." said the fourth master.
With a strange smile.
Lin Yutong felt that she didn't know what he was planning.
After seeing off the fourth master, Lin Yutong closed the door of his house. He closed the door to thank guests and saw no one, so he could raise his children with peace of mind.
It was not until the end of March that the fourth master was expected to come back.
But Kangxi really couldn't stand it. He had only been back for less than two months, and he issued an order to patrol outside the Great Wall. When Hongzhao could stand up unsteadily, the emperor took Prince Zhi, Prince, Thirteen, and Ten
The four, fifteen, and sixteen princes set out again.
In fact, if you calculate it, the time he spent in the capital in a year may not even be half.
The emperor has left Beijing, and the fourth master’s actions seem to have become more frequent... (. )