Zhengjiazhuang's mansion has not yet been repaired. After Kangxi issued the decree, the Ministry of Internal Affairs rushed to repair only two courtyards, and the family could barely live in them. They said they were preparing to live long and get married, so the Ministry of Internal Affairs rushed to work everywhere.
They are all servant laborers, and there are earth, wood, bricks and tiles all over the place.
The dilapidation here is as different as the luxury of Yuqing Palace back then.
"Be careful, Your Majesty, this place has not been repaired yet, so you have to watch your steps." The official of the Ministry of Internal Affairs led Yinti through the corridor diligently, and kept introducing, "It is the emperor's will, although Brother Deshou is in the palace.
My brother is getting married, but we also need to build a yard here."
"Yes." Yinti responded without saying much. When he came out of the corridor, he stood still and looked at the work in various places in the yard. For a moment, he suddenly remembered the time when he went to visit Sabusu at the General's Mansion outside the Pass.
"Today, the servants heard that the prince came to announce the decree, so they didn't start any big work. If you come to announce the decree and it is covered with dust, it means that the servants will not be able to serve." This official of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is very good at flattering.
A phoenix in distress is worse than a chicken. Yinti looked at the noise and mess and asked, "Which courtyard does the second elder brother live in? Take me there quickly."
The courtyard where Yin Reng lives cannot be considered a high-walled enclosure now, but it does have an outer wall. There is only one door and one hole in the wall. If someone in the courtyard has something to do, such as being sick, they ring the bell and then take care of it.
The bodyguards reported to the minister of bodyguards and also informed Prince Jian Yarjiang'a of the Zongren Mansion before the imperial physician could be let in.
Yinti came here today on orders, and had already greeted King Jian, so he went straight here without the need for the escort of the ministers, guards, etc.
The moment he opened the door, Yinti saw Yinreng sitting under the tree in the yard and turned to look over, his eyes full of surprise and... longing. When he was in Yuqing Palace, Yinreng would also take his sons to Jingshan, or
Going on a patrol with a chariot, or riding a horse and shooting arrows in the long street of the palace. Being trapped in a courtyard and unable to move is tantamount to torture for Yinreng.
"You?" Yinreng was stunned, "Why are you here... did Khan Ama ask you to come?" His face flushed with excitement, "I can get out of here!"
Yinti looked at him and said nothing, and he understood in just one breath. He sat down under the tree in despair, with no hope of getting out...there was no hope. He sat down, but the eunuchs immediately went in and took Er Fujin and Side Fujin.
Mr. Li invited him out.
"Your Majesty has decreed that I grant you a marriage in order to live longer, and I also want you parents to know about it." Yinti repeated according to Kangxi's original words, "The girl is from the Huifanala family, and Ama is the guard commander Luo Duo.
The marriage of the meritorious minister and his longevity was arranged by my elder brother in the palace, and he came to pay tribute later."
"According to the order." Yinreng and his family saluted. Taking advantage of this moment, Yinti took a look. Kangxi had moved Yinreng's family out of the palace in anger. But Deshou and Hongxi were still in the palace.
The two brothers also lived in the palace while studying, but Hongjin moved here with him. This child is now considered out of school.
When Yinreng was listening to the oral instructions, he thought quickly in his mind, who was Luo Duo, the military commander? It wasn't until the oral instructions were finished that he dug up this name from the corner of his memory. This was a hero during the Western Expedition. Good job.
Khan Amma commended him, and Yinreng remembered clearly that Luo Duo was a disciple of Prince Zhi of Xianglan Banner, and the emperor actually promised his daughter to live a long life.
This is nothing more than a marriage.
"The sinner Yinreng deserves to live a long life, thanks to the grace of Khan Ama, and I hope that my elder brother will report it on my behalf." The expression on Yinreng's face was a little sad, "I will ask my elder brother to take care of me if I live a long life in the future."
"...You have to untie him yourself." Yinti could only say this.
Anyone with eyes and a clear mind can see that the emperor's recent series of actions are all directed at the deposed prince, while the eighth prince seems to have been completely ignored.
The mood of the person involved, Yinhu, was more complicated. He had never realized so clearly that in Khan Amma's heart, even if the second elder brother was deposed, he was more dangerous than himself. So Khan Amma wanted to deal with the deposed prince.
With stricter control, as for myself, there is absolutely no value in receiving more attention.
It seems that the emperor feels that if his title is deprived of his title, he will have no power to fight back. He has no value to be taken seriously. This is the emperor's view. Yinsu thinks it is ridiculous. What he pursues is nothing more than Khan Amma's respect. He stands on his own.
He wanted to get higher, but at this point, he had done so much, and whether it was the emperor or the prince, they ignored him lightly and could destroy his efforts with just a move of their hands.
"Brother, you should also be more open-minded." He Zhuo advised Yinsu, "For the present, you can only wait. When the limelight of this matter has passed, the emperor will think that you were just confused for a moment, and then
It’s an opportunity to make a comeback.”
It’s not that He Zhuo didn’t feel the little tricks that Yinsu and Arson’a made before. Yinsu once asked him, “If you can knock Prince Zhi to the ground at this moment, how should you deal with it? What will be the result?”
He Zhuo said at the time, "It depends on how the emperor views it." The implication was that he was not very optimistic about it. So Yinhu did not mention it to him later, but chose to talk to Alson'a and King An.
The princes of the department were doing it secretly. Looking at the appearance of Eighth Prince at this moment, He Zhuo remembered the conversation he had had a few days ago.
"The Eighth Prince is praised as a simple man, and he is also said to be courteous, virtuous, and charming. What do you think of Runqian?"
Wang Hongxu requested to resign and return to his hometown on the grounds of old age, and Kangxi approved it. After Wan Sitong's death, the draft of the Ming History was almost completed. Wang Hongxu left one copy in the capital and the other back with him, planning to return to his hometown.
The township revised it again.
Surprisingly, before Wang Hongxu left, he actually asked someone to bring a message to He Zhuo and asked him to come to the house to explain it. We are all from Jiangnan, and we had friends in the past. What's more, starting from the time when He Zhuo studied under Xu Qianxue, there have been many grievances and grievances between them.
I can't explain my complaint clearly. Since he wanted to meet him before leaving, He Zhuo thought twice and went without telling Yinhu.
However, not only Wang Hongxu was waiting for him, but Cheng De was also there. He Zhuo felt that this was probably a bad feast. At the wine table, Cheng Rongruo raised this question.
"...Why do you need to ask again, Duke Cheng?" He Zhuo looked at the other party with complicated eyes, "Although Master Xu and I have severed ties with each other, we were still in the same school as the Duke. I admire your knowledge and conduct, so I will say it bluntly. If you want
There is no need to work hard to win over me for Prince Zhi."
Cheng De smiled, but Wang Hongxu shook his head with a smile, "Run Qian, why do you do this? If Rong Ruo can't win you over, I, a retired person, will not do it for anyone. We are just chatting today. To be honest, I am Run Qian."
Worried, I want to find a way out for you."
"Wang Shihong is also returning home." Wang Hongxu stopped He Zhuo from speaking and said bluntly, "He was originally the Zhan Shifu of Zhanshi Mansion. He was appointed by the emperor. He has been valued by the deposed prince for many years. The emperor cannot say that he is not lenient to the deposed prince. As a result,
Woolen cloth?"
"Run Qian, can the people, influence, Emperor Aizhong, and his own talents around the eighth prince really be comparable to the deposed prince?" Wang Hongxu hit the nail on the head, "What's more, this eighth prince has reached a critical moment.
, the more you can’t control yourself, you should know.”
He Zhuo poured himself a drink and drank two cups before asking, "You two called me here today and told me these things. If you are not soliciting, then why? You can't have good intentions."
"It's Prince Nao's kindness."
Chengde did not hide it and told He Zhuo, "In recent years, many Jiangnan scholars have been reused in Beijing, and many have been dismissed. Prince Zhi has a lot of opinions about Eighth Prince, but to Runqian, he only praises your talents.
He doesn’t want to involve you. You can go back to Jiangnan and become an official, or you can resign and return home."
Wang Hongxu also said, "Run Qian, all scholars have the idea of assisting the emperor and becoming the emperor's teacher, but now I am not afraid to tell you bluntly, the eighth prince cannot realize your ambition. Think about the elders in your hometown, think about your family, it's hard to think about
stop."
"Prince Zhi is not someone who uses his power to overwhelm others. Runqian can think for himself. I have said what I need to say. Come on, drink this cup for the prince and wish you a safe journey." Chengde raised his glass and said to the two of them.
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It was Prince Zhi's decision to persuade He Zhuo to leave Yinhu after he went to Zhengjiazhuang to announce the decree. Kangxi valued Yinreng more and felt that as long as he made the slightest move, it would cause unpredictable turmoil. This is understandable, but Yinreng
But Ti was more worried about Lao Ba. The good concubine in the palace was not very well. Originally, her parents' family was scolded in the face, which would make everyone feel bad.
Once a good concubine is good or bad, Yinti cannot predict whether Yinhu will do something crazy. Before things happen, all Prince Zhi can do is to weaken the power around Yinhu.
He Zhuo was just the first one, followed by Prince An's gang of princes, princes, and clan members... Ful Hulun once told Yinti that Baotai, Haishan, and Yinti were very close. That day in Kangxi
In front of me, these two people had also spoken for Yinhu. Especially Haishan. Ful Hulun later remembered that the man who had incited people to attack princes other than Yinhu several times that day had a voice very similar to Haishan.
However, Haishan was only Viscount Bei, and he was at the back of the class, so Fulhun didn't see what he was doing.
"We all studied together at first, who would have thought that they would actually get involved with Lao Ba now!"
When King Chun was in Zhuangzi on the outskirts of Beijing, Ful Hulun complained to the Fucha family of Fujin, "They are all nephews of Khan Amma, why are they joining in the fun!"
"I also like to be close to my eldest brother. When the prince was here, our family was also close to Prince Zhi's family."
Fucha looked at her youngest son Guangxu who was playing by the lake in the distance and said with a smile, "Besides, how many years have you been the prince? Khan Ama has always valued you. You have your share when going on expeditions and you have your share when doing errands. The rewards are always the same."
Excellent. Let’s not talk about Haishan, let’s just say that after the second uncle is gone, it is true that Baotai will be the prince of Xijue, but the favor from the other side can be compared with that of our house?”
That is indeed not possible. The old King Longxi passed away early. In the early years when the Empress Dowager was still alive, she was particularly considerate of Ful Hulun and her son, fearing that their orphans and widowed mothers would be squeezed out. Kangxi and the Empress Dowager were also very kind to their families.
Just like what Fujin said, after the death of the second uncle, he stayed in charge of the throne for several years, but he couldn't even touch the edge of the errand.
I can’t get enough of Haishan’s kid, and whether it’s the prince or the eldest brother now, although they studied together in the early years, their circumstances were different and they had less contact. Now their moods are naturally different, so it’s normal for them to drift apart, Ful.
Hulun could only let go. He couldn't watch them jumping into the fire pit. He could just close his eyes.
"However, I am really curious as to why I get along so well with my eldest brother. Things are different for the eldest brother and the fifth master." Mrs. Fucha was really curious. They had been married for many years, and Mrs. Fucha had already discovered it.
, Ful Hulun is a good friend to Fifth Master Yinqi, but it is different with his eldest brother, King Zhi.
"An elder brother is like a father."
Ful Hulun and his wife sat side by side and said with a smile, "When I was young, my eldest brother had a lot of contact with our family. Later, when Amma left, it was my eldest brother who took care of me in the palace. Later, when we went to war, it was my eldest brother who took care of me and looked after me.
…
Khan Ama also loves me, but after all, the two houses are close together, so this relationship is unusual. Just like your family, and Maqi are both Fucha clans, do you think they are really serious relatives? "
Mrs. Fucha said, "By the way, my mother was unwell at the beginning of the year. People outside heard about it. Many people came to pay their respects and give gifts. Among them were the family members of Paleta from Prince Zhi's residence. The visitor even said to the housekeeper of our residence.
What, after all, the Fucha family is of the same clan. I heard that old Fujin was ill and should come to pay his respects. Later I discovered that they had never forgotten to send gifts to our house during the Chinese New Year in the past few years, just in the name of being of the same clan as the Fucha clan.
The flag, I just didn’t notice it before.”
"... Him," Ful Hulun said with a smile, "for so many years, he has not been able to get ahead in the imperial examinations, and the future he should have been delayed. Naturally, his family has to make troubles here and there. The two houses have always been close. He must know that it is just to please.
, don’t take it to heart.”
"It's just that we have to be grateful. We can't just pretend to be ignorant."
"Think carefully, just like this, if you meet my eldest sister-in-law someday, just say something. If I talk to my eldest brother, it will become a serious matter, which may not be good for him. But after several years of giving gifts, I do admire Paletta.
Tenacity is also rare."
"By the way, daughter-in-law, have we prepared the wedding gifts for the princesses and the wedding gifts for Prince Heping? We are seeing them right in front of us, but we can't let anything go wrong. I guess De Shou will get married next year. I'll see you soon.
In a few years it will be our turn to expand."
The children grew up one after another, and they became old, but Khan Ama seemed to be more and more energetic. A disrespectful thought quietly came to Ful Hulun's mind. Should the old man control himself?
Kangxi was indeed dissatisfied with old age, or in other words, he intentionally or unintentionally ignored the fact that he was old. Before Princess Wen Ke's marriage, he took the prince, his grandson, his clan children, and his Mongolian relatives in Beijing to hunt in Jingshan.
A group of people marched straight from Shenwu Gate to Jingshan Mountain, and several princes-in-law and right-forehead princes received special attention. Although in the Forbidden City, due to various objective conditions, family ties are somewhat loose and thin, but blood is thicker than water.
Especially in front of the emperor, everyone is still very willing to express their concern for their sister.
However, this did not include Yinti. His task was to follow Kangxi and listen to the emperor quietly tell him the inside story of these marriage decisions.