The next day, when the younger brothers woke up, He Yuzhu came in with clothes to serve them.
The young eunuchs of the Thirteenth Prince and the Fourteenth Prince also came in.
Both of them felt that they were old and no longer children, so they refused to take their grandma on trips anymore, so they were groomed by the young eunuch.
Others were fine. Just seeing Brother Ninth changing into new clothes from the inside out, the two knew that Brother Ninth was going to show off again.
They had all been angry several times since yesterday, but now they are calm.
Brother Ninth changed from inside to outside. Not only did the color of his clothes change, but the braided headband on his head was also replaced with a matching one. He looked clean and neat.
He flicked his sleeves, glanced at the thirteenth and fourteenth elder brothers, and said with disgust, "Sloppy!"
This is not only showing off, but also belittling others.
Brother Fourteen was unconvinced and said: "My younger brother has also changed into new socks, and he hasn't taken a shower, so who needs to change into his middle coat?"
Brother Jiu shook his head and said, "Damn it, it's dirty. How much sweat you have produced in a day and how many sweat stains there must be, it's not clean just thinking about it!"
The fourteenth elder brother and the thirteenth elder brother complained: "Isn't the ninth brother going too far? Isn't it because we didn't marry Fujin? When we have Fujin, we will definitely be more prepared than the ninth brother..."
Brother Thirteen was not happy to be disliked, so he said: "Take a shower tonight, and let's get new ones too."
With their identities, who needs a change of clothes?
I also brought several boxes with me.
The fourteenth elder brother nodded and said: "Well, well, take a shower every day, huh, as if who doesn't like to be clean!"
After hearing this, Brother Jiu frowned and said, "It's not warmer on the way than in the palace. You take a shower every day and your body doesn't need it? The house isn't warm and you're not allowed to take a shower. Is it a joke when the wind gets cold?"
The coldest lunar month of winter every year is not only a place of death for the elderly and sick, but it is also not good for children.
Children love to be active, and not just one or two of them died in a cold wind.
The Thirteenth Brother and the Fourteenth Brother just looked silly and stupid, they were still half-grown children.
Seeing that the ninth elder brother was unhappy, the thirteenth and fourteenth elders listened honestly.
Brother Thirteen said: "Let's take a look first and then talk. If it's inconvenient, forget it."
Brother Fourteen also nodded and said, "I didn't go out even after washing. They were all dried."
Brother Jiu said: "Wash your face and feet. If your body feels dirty, wipe it with a wet towel. You need to pay special attention when traveling in winter..."
At this point, he looked at the two people's clothes and said: "It's good to dress like today. Wear a few more layers. It will decrease when it gets hot in the car and increase when you get out of the car. Don't let others worry. I'm not trying to scare you. If you don't do that, You've all made your son's journey sick, so don't worry about traveling far away from now on!'"
This warning is more effective than any other.
The fourteenth elder brother immediately became honest and said, "That's not possible. We are not children anymore. We have to take care of ourselves."
Brother Thirteen also nodded solemnly.
Today's journey is not as fast as yesterday, only sixty miles.
In addition to the roads, the weather has cooled down and there are snowflakes in the sky.
Kangxi sympathized with the difficulties of the accompanying guards and troops, and rested for an hour and a half at a post station along the way every thirty miles.
It was the same for the next three days.
On the fifth day after leaving Beijing, the Holy Master arrived at Mashen Bridge.
This place is still thirty miles away from the imperial mausoleum, and the eldest princess and her entourage, who left the capital first, rested here.
Knowing that the Holy Driver would arrive today, Third Brother and Princess Rongxian had already prepared.
When the holy driver arrived, the sister and brother went out to greet him.
Kangxi got off the carriage, passed the third elder brother, looked at Princess Rongxian and said: "How is the health of the eldest princess?"
Princess Rongxian said: "I had a cough a few days ago. The imperial doctor prepared medicine in advance. After resting for a few days, I feel much better today."
They set out at the beginning of the month and had been repairing the Mashen Bridge for several days.
Kangxi said: "That's good, take me over to visit the eldest princess."
Princess Rongxian agreed.
Kangxi turned around and told his eldest brothers: "You don't have to follow me, just go and do your own thing!"
Several people bowed in response.
Shengjia took Princess Rongxian away.
The eldest brother glanced at the ninth brother and said, "Would you like to take a rest?"
Brother Ninth also had errands to attend to. As the head of the House of Internal Affairs, he had to go to the imperial mausoleum first to meet with the head of the mausoleum there to see how preparations were for the visit to the mausoleum tomorrow.
Most of the managers at the imperial mausoleum are expatriate officials from the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Brother Jiu shook his head and said: "I'm not tired, let's go first!"
The thirteenth and fourteenth elder brothers were moved when they saw this, and looked at the ninth elder brother eagerly.
They didn't want to go to Xingzai, but they also wanted to follow him to the imperial mausoleum.
Brother Jiu took out his pocket watch and checked the time. It was still early, and it was not yet a moment right.
He nodded and said, "Put your luggage down and go straight over!"
If the carriage moves quickly, it should be able to come back when it gets dark.
The eldest brother felt a little worried when he saw this.
These are three children.
He looked at the third elder brother and said, "How about the third brother come along?"
He has to be responsible for the security of the line, and he has no skills to do all the work.
The third elder brother nodded and said: "Okay, let me go with you. I've been holding it in for several days!"
The guards from Sanbeile Mansion and the Ninth Prince Mansion followed, and they called twenty more guards, two carriages, and everyone went to the imperial mausoleum.
As for the few personal eunuchs and other personal eunuchs of the prince, they all stayed with the luggage cart to prepare their rooms for the night.
The third elder brother got on the ninth elder brother's carriage.
After entering, he noticed the difference. It was not only warm, but also soundproof.
The third elder brother didn't ask. He touched it for a while and figured it out. He said excitedly: "Who figured out the newly modified carriage?"
Brother Jiu was very proud, pointed at himself, and said: "Who else can figure this out except my younger brother."
While he was talking, Third Brother was sweating all over. He could no longer wear his mink hat and took off his end cap.
Seeing that he was about to take off his boots, Brother Jiu stopped and hurriedly stopped him: "If it's too hot, please put your boots outside, or open a crack in the window..."
The third elder brother was not happy. He looked at the ninth elder brother's feet and said, "There's something about it. Didn't you take it off?"
Brother Jiu shook his cotton slippers and said, "My little brother's feet don't stink."
Third Brother hurriedly said: "Don't worry, my feet don't stink either."
It was a very cold weather, so Third Brother mainly dressed to keep warm when going out. He wore boots with fur inside, which made him feel uncomfortable if he didn't take them off.
When Brother Jiu heard what he said, he didn't stop him.
The third elder brother happily took off his boots.
"parking!"
Brother Ninth's voice was filled with sadness.
The driver was startled and quickly reined in the reins.
The guards who followed also held handles and looked at Brother Ninth Brother's carriage.
"Third brother, you are not kind and lying..."
Brother Jiu held his breath and became furious.
The third brother said with a guilty conscience: "It doesn't smell bad to me, just a little sour."
Brother Jiu glared at him angrily, pulled off his cloak, wrapped it up haphazardly, jumped out of the carriage, and strode to the carriage behind.
The third elder brother then showed a bit of pride and lay down in the carriage. He looked through the small drawers beside the left and right seats. He first took a pair of new cotton slippers and put them on, and then took the teapot and teacup. , poured a cup, and took a sip of tea comfortably.
The carriage was well modified, but it was a bit crowded for two people, so one person was just right.
The taste of ginseng is mild but not overpowering, and the aroma of jujube is strong.
He looked down and saw that these were Korean ginseng slices, plus jujube, which was good.
Wood.
In the carriage behind, Brother Jiu was breathing hard.
"It stinks so much that it makes me lose my head."
Thinking of what happened just now, he was still frightened, with disgust on his face, and said bitterly: "What's going on with Third Brother? Don't you wash your feet?"
The thirteenth and fourteenth elder brothers both knew that he loved to be clean, so they felt bad for him when they heard this.
Brother Fourteen was worried: "Isn't that carriage smelly? Can there still be people on it?"
Brother Jiu had a look of disgust on his face and said: "Anyway, I won't sit down anymore..."
Having said this, he looked at the thirteenth and fourteenth elder brothers.
Brother Thirteen immediately said: "Brother Ninth, sit with me."
Brother Fourteen glanced at Brother Thirteen and said, "But Brother Ninth also has a car?"
In addition to the two vehicles carrying luggage, there is also a spare vehicle.
Brother Thirteen said: "That car should be prepared for my great-aunt."
According to the rules, when a holy driver travels, he must have a spare chariot. Princes like them do not have spare chariots.
The entourage that followed also had a carriage, which was also an ordinary carriage.
This time, Brother Jiu brought a spare car.
The emperor's father didn't ask, so he probably knew what was going on.
The fourteenth elder brother said: "Then the ninth elder brother can sit with me."
Brother Ninth's face was still a little disgusting, and he said: "The third brother must have done it on purpose! How could he not know that he has smelly feet? You thief, you can't give him an advantage in vain. I will ask someone to smoke the carriage tonight, and I will give it to the second brother later." Sister uses..."
After hearing this, the fourteenth elder brother hurriedly said: "Don't be like that. With the temper of the third brother, he will definitely follow you when the time comes. That will ruin another carriage!"
Brother Jiu was surprised when he heard this. Thinking about it, this is really the case.
With the temperament of the third elder brother, he can definitely do it.
Brother Jiu frowned, feeling unwilling to do so.
Seeing this, Brother Thirteen said, "Brother Ninth went back to settle the score with Third Brother and asked for the carriage repair fee..."
Brother Jiu blinked, feeling very moved, and nodded: "Yes, it's time to collect a sum!"
The fourteenth elder brother said in confusion: "Ninth brother, the Ministry of Internal Affairs still accepts money from you? You and the tenth brother are not knighted, isn't the supply provided by the Ministry of Internal Affairs?"
Brother Jiu smiled and said: "I've got you covered, but not my brothers. They've all been given titles and received a share of the money. If you ask the Ministry of Internal Affairs, you'll have to deal with them!"
Not really.
The eldest brother's carriage was also modified by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and no one thought about collecting money.
The eldest brother was so careless that no one in the Ministry of Internal Affairs would settle the scores of dozens of taels for the eldest son of the emperor.
But who calls the third elder brother a loser? He must be "specially treated".
Now that he has an idea, Brother Jiu is no longer annoyed.
He calculated in his mind that their carriage had fixed specifications and a specified cost. Before the renovation, the cost was about forty taels of silver. During the renovation, it would almost double.
Then come up with a round number and ask for one hundred taels of silver...
