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Chapter 1972 Dilemma
Chapter 1972 Dilemma
Now that he had thought of it, Kangxi asked Liang Jiugong to take out the gift list from the Ninth Prince's Mansion and show it to Concubine Yi.
"Look, what did this brat do yesterday..."
Concubine Yi heard his tone and didn't seem to be annoyed. She took the gift list and said with a smile, "What else could it be? You must have given me a lot of gold..."
Seeing the various gold ornaments on it, Concubine Yi couldn't help but smile.
Seeing the birthday gifts from the last few children, she stopped laughing and said, "This... really shows off his filial piety. He even brought the little prince along..."
Kangxi glanced at her and said, "What's wrong with being filial? Children are young, and only when adults teach them will they know filial piety."
This is how he taught the princes since they were young.
This is what is meant by teaching by example.
Concubine Yi didn't say anything else, just worriedly said, "He thinks what he wants, but others have to think too much."
Kangxi said disapprovingly: "As long as I am here, others can think whatever they want."
Seeing this, Concubine Yi said, "Your Majesty, just spoil him. He is becoming more and more childish. I don't know when he will grow up."
Kangxi smiled.
As a prince, he should have acted according to his heart like the Ninth Prince. It is not right to be so eager for things.
Concubine Yi's gaze fell on the words "second son of the Prince's Mansion".
She somewhat understood the Ninth Prince's intention.
That's not a stupid and generous person.
It was just that he had always been generous, and the emperor didn't think of anything else, so he was so happy.
If the emperor agrees to his request, it will be fine. If not, I wonder if the couple will blame the Fifth Prince's Mansion.
For a moment, Concubine Yi was in mixed mood.
Among these brothers, she was worried that the Ninth Prince would vent his anger on the Fifth Prince. What about the other princes?
After knowing the inside story, will he really not vent his anger on the Fifth Prince's Mansion?
Even if the princes don't care, what about their wives?
Concubine Yi didn't say much. She put down the gift list and mentioned the new materials brought back from the emperor's southern tour.
"It feels like silk, but it's made of cashmere and silk. This material is also very suitable for wearing in summer..."
This is the latest silk cashmere fabric produced by Jiangning Weaving House. It is extremely thin, like ordinary cloth, and has a good luster.
Only eight horses were presented as tribute in total, among which the one with apricot blossom pink color was awarded to the Yiku Palace by Kangxi.
Kangxi nodded and said, "Cao Yin is indeed capable..."
He became a little hesitant when he thought about the Eighteenth Prince who would enter the Upper Study Room at the age of six next year.
How old is Cao Yin's son Cao Yong this year?
It seems to be twelve or thirteen.
When the fifteenth prince was choosing a study partner in his early years, Cao Yong was of the right age and he also gave grace to the Cao family, but Cao Yin recommended his nephew Cao Chi.
Cao Yong was donated as a student of the Imperial Academy. Cao Yin's intention was to keep him by his side and teach him, and then send him to the capital to study and work when he grew up.
That's it.
It is difficult to raise an only child.
Cao Yin had only this one child, so he naturally cherished him and kept him under his watchful eyes.
Kangxi loved the woman and thought of Cao Yin's daughter, so he said to Concubine Yi: "Go back to the princess' place and ask her a few more questions, so that she won't be bullied."
The imperial daughter's companions were either princesses of the royal family or daughters of noble families. Cao Yin's daughter had the lowest status among them.
Concubine Yi nodded and said, "Well, I'll go to Ningshou Palace and ask about it. Don't worry, the queen is here, and so is Concubine Min."
Cao Gege was the study companion of the Fifteenth Princess.
The Fifteenth Princess was not an ordinary illegitimate little princess. She had a biological mother above her, as well as an older brother and an older sister from the same mother.
Kangxi's eyes fell on the gift list and he said, "I plan to let the twelfth and thirteenth princes leave the palace after the Mid-Autumn Festival. By then, the first and fifth palaces will be cleared."
After hearing this, Concubine Yi said, "Then I beg for mercy. Let Prince Eighteen live in No. 5, next to Prince Seventeen. It will be convenient for the two brothers to be close to each other."
Kangxi nodded and said, "Okay, the first place will be left to Fengsheng and Akdan..."
Concubine Yi: “…”
She thought for a moment and then said, "Does the emperor mean to let the brothers enter school in the same year as Eighteen?"
Kangxi said: "Well, no matter how good a child is, he must be taught. I am worried about letting the ninth son teach the child. Dong E has some talent, but she is a girl after all."
Before this, Dong E had set up a primary school in the mansion, and Kangxi was very curious about it.
When he found out what the children had learned in class, he could no longer sit still.
Just learn six words a day.
The rest of the time, playing various games.
This quiet child has been abducted and turned into a naughty child.
How can you teach your children like this?!
It’s okay for a little princess, she just needs to find someone to play with her. But if the emperor’s grandson is taught like this, what if he becomes like the ninth prince and doesn’t like studying anymore?
Kangxi originally wanted to let the Fengsheng brothers start school a year later so that they could study with the younger princes of Prince Dun's mansion, but he changed his mind.
Forget it.
Put it in the study room early and let the children study according to the rules to prevent them from learning the wrong things.
The Eighteenth Prince is young, but he is a trouble-free person.
By then, the uncle and nephew will be together and will be closer in the future.
Concubine Yi did not comment, but only said: "Then the emperor should tell Lao Jiu as soon as possible, so as to avoid a shortage of people to bring into the palace later."
Kangxi said: "Well, I will tell him after the Wanshou Festival."
Neither the emperor nor his concubine mentioned that the two grandchildren of the emperor entered the palace from the Ninth Prince's Mansion...
After lunch, Kangxi remembered that Concubine Rong was going to move from Qixiang Palace to Zhongcui Palace, and a look of hesitation appeared on his face.
Concubine Yi drank barley tea and didn't say much.
The only one who can make the emperor embarrassed is the prince.
When it comes to matters involving the Crown Prince, it is not something that the concubines in the palace can interfere in.
Kangxi hesitated for a moment but still did not ask.
He is in a difficult situation, and asking this question will only make things difficult for others.
It is a good thing that Concubine Yi and her son are not involved in any disputes.
Then don't let other people's resentment fall on them mother and son.
*
In Yuqing Palace, the Crown Prince also learned that the renovation of Zhongcui Palace had been completed.
Today is the day before the Wanshou Festival.
If Concubine Rong is moved back to Zhongcui Palace, will there be any mercy?
The prince's eyes looked a little gloomy.
In the past, court officials only knew the Crown Prince and the eldest prince, but in recent years, they have remembered the Third Prince.
What the Third Prince lacks now is “a son is honored by his mother”.
Rongpin's demotion seemed to have little impact on the Third Prince, an adult prince who had been granted a title, but some people still spoke out against it.
If Concubine Rong were to be restored to the throne, the Third Prince would no longer have this shortcoming.
After waiting for half a day, there was no news of Concubine Rong's reinstatement, and only knowledge that Concubine Yi was accompanying the emperor in the Qianqing Palace.
The prince was a little surprised, but he also felt that he was not that surprised.
The prince sneered.
No such grace before the Longevity Festival?
Then what name would the emperor use to restore Concubine Rong to her throne?
*
The Ninth Prince did not know that the grace he had been longing for was about to be obtained through the generous Longevity Festival gift.
The next day was the Wanshou Festival.
When the fifth watch gong sounded, Shushu and the Ninth Prince woke up.
Because of an imperial decree, there will be no court celebrations or banquets today, but family rituals cannot be avoided.
The princes must go to the palace early to celebrate the birthday.
As for daughters-in-law like Shushu, they skipped this step.
The Ninth Prince was wearing court robes and looking at his court crown.
The Beile court crown is three-layered, with a golden dragon on it and inlaid with seven oriental pearls.
The Ninth Prince looked at Dongzhu with disdain and said to Shushu, "When our pearls grow up, we will keep the biggest one to make a pearl flower for you..."
Shu Shu said: "When the time comes, I will wear a pearl court bead for you. It is not as precious as the Dongzhu, but it will definitely look more glittering than the Dongzhu."
The Ninth Prince shook his head and said, "It's too ostentatious. When the time comes to honor Khan's father and the Empress Dowager, we don't need that. Otherwise, the censors will believe everything they hear and accuse us of overstepping our bounds."
Pearl court beads are rarely used because they are easily confused with oriental pearls.
Only the emperor and empress were allowed to use the Dongzhu court beads.
Shu Shu said: "Listen to me."
After eating a simple bowl of vegetarian noodles, the Ninth Prince left the Prince's Mansion.
The Tenth Prince was also wearing court robes and was already standing in front of the carriage.
"boarding……"
The Ninth Prince called out to the two brothers and they got on the carriage.
"Wang Bo is definitely not allowed to enter the palace. I wonder if Wang Shu will be able to enter the palace?"
The Ninth Prince said casually.
The Tenth Prince thought for a moment and said, "He should be able to enter the palace. After all, this is not an ordinary birthday celebration."
When the two brothers entered the palace, the lights in front of the Qianqing Palace were brightly lit.
Many princes and royal family members have already arrived.
There is no need for court celebrations today, but the princes, princes of the royal family, the Grand Secretary in charge of the imperial guards, the grand secretaries and the imperial guards will all come to celebrate the birthday.
The twelfth prince has arrived and is coming to talk to the ninth prince.
"Brother Jiu wants to ask about the imperial manor in Tongzhou. There happens to be an unoccupied one next to the cashmere workshop at the canal wharf, which is the closest to Xianghe..."
The Ninth Prince had been to the cashmere mill, and after hearing what the Twelfth Prince said, he had an impression of it, and said, "That's good, next to the river, with convenient water..."
The twelfth prince said, "Ninth brother has been talking about this for several years, and now it's finally time to start planning. The Construction Department is idle, and if we work in two shifts, the stove workshop can be built before the Dragon Boat Festival."
The Construction Department is under the charge of the Twelfth Prince.
The Ninth Prince said, "When I reported to Khan Ama earlier, I said that I would be posted to the Lifanyuan, but in the end, I still couldn't leave the Ministry of Internal Affairs. I had to report to Khan Ama before I could speak..."
At this point, he lowered his voice and said, "In the future, when you are doing your job, remember to report it more often, so as to avoid mistakes and being held responsible. We are just errand boys, so let those who can make decisions make them, and don't take it upon yourself..."
I'm just a servant, why should I fight for the power?
The greater the power, the greater the responsibility. You should think about protecting yourself and not let yourself suffer losses...