novelonline Chapter 1946 Lighting the Lamp
Chapter 1946 Lighting the Lamp
Chapter 1946 Lighting the Lamp
Jingci Temple.
The Ninth Prince came at dawn.
This is to show one's sincerity and come here to burn the first incense.
The imperial calligraphy, as well as the golden Buddha statues and gold prepared by the family, and the gold prepared by the Fifth Prince and the Tenth Prince.
Despite such a big move, the Ninth Prince was not arrogant.
After entering the temple and meeting the abbot and the monk in charge of reception, he went to the main hall to burn incense in person, then took some silver, lit lamps and prayed for blessings.
As for the old osmanthus tree, he turned around and did not throw the red ribbon up there again.
I'm really scared.
Every time Fu Jin gave birth, people were worried.
It’s better to just light a lamp and pray.
I hope this prayer will be as effective as the last time I prayed for a child.
At first, he was thinking about the Empress Dowager, Kangxi and Concubine Yi, but when he thought about his wife giving birth and his young son who was still young, he added two more people to the list.
Later, I thought of the triplets. Although they survived the smallpox vaccination, children were difficult to raise, and the younger brother died in his teens.
Then, the triplets and the eleventh prince were added.
When we think of the deceased, we naturally won’t forget the living.
Then, the Tenth Prince, the Fifth Prince, and the Eighteenth Prince were also added.
A brother with the same mother is a brother, and a brother with the same father is also a brother.
Thinking that in recent years many royal princes and nobles had died in their thirties, not just one or two, the Ninth Prince added the eldest prince, the Fourth prince, and the Seventh prince to the list.
Cao Shun came with him, and when he saw the list, he couldn't help but whispered, "Master, don't leave out Prince Cheng. You can't hide the fact that you lit the lamp, and it will seem like you have a grudge against him later."
There is no need to offend people because of a lamp.
Prince Cheng is now the prince who is in charge of state affairs and enjoys the emperor's favor. The two families are not only brothers, but also brothers-in-law.
Even if there were any unpleasantness before, it was all wiped away and their faces were still warm and affectionate.
The Ninth Prince snorted and said, "He got a good deal. He took a few taels of my silver from the incense money!"
One lamp contains five pounds of incense oil. Brothers of the same generation offer sacrifices and worship the lamps, and they form a group of six lamps, praying for peace, harmony, obedience, happiness, safety and health for the whole family.
Nowadays, a pound of incense oil costs eighty coins, and the price of the Hejing lamp is two thousand four hundred coins, which is equivalent to three taels of silver.
Seeing that the Ninth Prince was listening to his advice, Cao Shun said, "Master, there is also the Crown Prince, he is also Master's elder brother..."
The Ninth Prince gave him a sidelong glance, reluctant but aware of the seriousness of the matter.
It's the same logic as the Third Prince. If it gets out, and the Crown Prince is left behind, then it's the fault of him, as the younger brother, as if he doesn't regard the Crown Prince as his older brother.
"Okay, okay, except for the Eighth Prince, everyone else will be included..."
At this point, he thought of Prince Yu and Prince Gong, who had been sick for the past two years, and he felt a little heavy. He said, "Add the two princes, and there will be twenty-one lamps..."
The twenty-one lamps are lamps for curing diseases, implying that one will be free from illness and pain soon and ultimately be healthy.
Prince Yu is one year older than his father, and Prince Gong is three years younger than his father.
If the uncles and aunts were sick, the emperor would probably feel uncomfortable too.
No one can escape birth, old age, illness and death.
Emperors are no exception.
Cao Shun hesitated for a moment and said, "Master, there are some rumors outside about the Second Prince of the Fifth Prince's Mansion..."
The Ninth Prince was startled, turned around and asked, "What rumor?"
Cao Shun considered and said, "It is said that the Second Prince's pox has damaged his foundation. I am afraid that something bad may happen and he will have a hard time standing in the future."
Brother Ninth: "..."
He had experienced smallpox vaccination.
Not only have I been through it myself, but I also took care of five children last year.
He knew that the most dangerous thing after vaccination was high fever.
High fever has damaged the foundation, so what can happen?
He pointed to his temple and frowned, "Did your brain get burned? Or did your lungs get hurt?"
Cao Shun shook his head and said, "He didn't say anything specific, he just said he was afraid he couldn't stand and it was not good for him to come forward..."
Brother Ninth: "..."
He remembered the strange behavior of the Fifth Lady every year.
It's not normal to be at a loss as to what to do.
I have no blood relationship with my nephew whom I have only met once or twice, but he is my fifth brother's legitimate son, so it's different.
"Light twenty-one lanterns for the Second Prince as well..."
The Ninth Prince let out a breath and said.
I just hope that the gods and Buddhas will bless the little prince with good health.
Otherwise, life will be very chaotic for Fifth Brother.
Cao Shun hurriedly said, "Master, this news is kept secret from the Fifth Prince's Mansion. I am afraid it would be inappropriate for me to follow the example of the two princes in praying for blessings. I should follow the example of the young masters..."
The two princes' illnesses were exposed, but the Second Prince's illness was concealed and not revealed.
The four little masters lit the Five Blessings Lanterns, praying for longevity, wealth, health, virtue and a good death, and for all five blessings to come together and for a fulfilling life.
The Ninth Prince exhaled and said, "Okay, then let's have the Five Blessings Lanterns, plus the eldest prince from the Prince Dun's Mansion..."
In this way, the number of lamps offered is quite considerable.
The price of incense and oil also rose.
The Ninth Prince didn't take it seriously. He thought about the remaining people and said, "Including the county lady, there are four princesses from Fumeng, and Xiaojiu..."
The county lady helps take care of Niguzhu, and maybe the younger one will also have to help take care of her in the future, as she is also a family member.
And for the sisters who married far away, it was not easy even with the honor of being princesses.
Now that the married sisters are included, the younger sisters in the palace will also be included.
It is the national policy to pacify the Mongolians. One day, they will also have to go to the grassland and be separated from their loved ones.
The Ninth Prince actually thought of the Yue Family, but after thinking about it, he gave up the idea.
It's too eye-catching and easy to attract criticism.
"Add the two concubines, they are also kind to Fu Jin on weekdays..."
After spending a large sum of money on incense and oil, the Ninth Prince left the Jingci Temple.
He called Cao Shun to get in the car and asked, "When did the rumor about the Second Prince start?"
Cao Shun said: "I heard two sentences before the New Year. On New Year's Eve, the Fifth Lady was sick and did not enter the palace, so the old story was brought up again..."
The Ninth Prince felt depressed after hearing this. He glared at Cao Shun and said in reproach, "You heard about it but didn't even tell me?"
Cao Shun said: "It's my fault. I should have told you earlier."
It was just that it was New Year’s Day, so it was not appropriate to bring this up.
After I left Beijing, I forgot about this matter.
The Ninth Prince recalled what happened in the Shangshufang family. He thought that it was really because Khan Ama disliked the emperor's grandson being too noisy, but he didn't expect it was because of this.
Are you covering up for Fifth Brother?
It is not a good thing if the legitimate son is sick.
The Ninth Prince felt very sad.
During the month that he accompanied the imperial guard out of the capital, he had some complaints in his heart.
The beholder is clear.
The atmosphere between the Emperor and the Crown Prince was so subtle that everyone around them felt terrified.
But Khan Ama is still Ama, and he is also protecting his children and grandchildren in his own way.
Because he left early, when he returned to the palace, it was just the beginning of the morning, time for breakfast.
The Ninth Prince went straight to the Imperial Court.
The dining table has just been set up in front of the emperor.
When Kangxi heard that the Ninth Prince wanted to see him, he was a little surprised.
"Spread it..."
He was a little curious.
During this journey, the Ninth Prince took the initiative to ask for a meeting no more than three times.
Could it be that something unexpected happened while making a wish?
Thinking about the Ninth Prince's rash behavior, Kangxi felt a little worried.
The Ninth Prince came in and looked at Kangxi with a bit of sadness.
I didn't notice it before, but now I see that the Emperor's expression has changed a lot.
There is a "川"-shaped wrinkle between the eyebrows.
There are fine wrinkles at the corners of his eyes, making him look a little old.
"Khan Ama..."
The Ninth Prince said in a muffled voice: "Son...son wants to ask, is there anything wrong with the second son of the Fifth Brother's family?"
Seeing his expression, Kangxi did not answer but asked, "Don't you know?"
The Ninth Prince shook his head honestly and said, "My son was just lighting the lamps in Jingci Temple when someone reminded him that he had heard rumors. Only then did my son know... I was a little hesitant to believe it..."
Kangxi lowered his eyes, thinking that the Ninth Prince's Mansion was short of staff and that it was possible that they were not well-informed about news from outside.
He nodded and said, "Second Prince has epilepsy..."
Brother Ninth: "..."
For a moment, it was hard to tell whether it was better to burn my brain or to keep this fatal disease.
This is simply a soft knife sharpening people.
It would be better to just burn out the brain so that it would be easier to deal with.
This kind of situation is indeed not suitable to appear in front of others.
The Ninth Prince sighed and said, "Khan Ama is so kind, but outsiders don't know..."
Some even misunderstood it as a punishment for the Third Prince.
Kangxi looked at him and said, "You came here just for this? Since your fifth brother is keeping it a secret, just pretend you don't know!"
The Ninth Prince nodded and said, "Well, I won't ask Fifth Brother, but I'll ask someone in Jiangnan to see if there's anything that can cure this disease. Even if the root cause can't be cured, if a good doctor is found, the disease can only recur once every three to five years. If someone is by your side, it won't affect your lifespan. You can get married early and have children..."
Kangxi thought for a moment and said, "You don't need to arrange anyone. I'll ask Cao Yin to find out..."
The legitimate son is different after all.
If there is a turn for the better, the Queen Mother will have to worry less.
Thinking about the atmosphere along the way, the father was not a father, and the son was not a son, the Ninth Prince felt a little uncomfortable and said, "Fortunately, Khan Ama is here. If there are any difficulties, you are here to help your sons solve the disasters..."
Kangxi rolled his eyes at him and said, "Flattery! I feel uneasy when I hear this. What do you want to ask for?"
The Ninth Prince said seriously, "May my father Khan live forever, so that his son can live a carefree life even when he is old, without having to worry about his brothers and nephews' faces..."