The prince was thinking about his third elder brother and did not notice Kangxi's gaze.
He didn't really want to ask for mercy, but it would be too callous to ignore him.
After all, when he was young, he had been taken care of by Concubine Rong; over the years, the third elder brother had treated him respectfully.
He thought for a while and said: "Khan Ama, the third elder brother is the royal elder brother, and he was raised by Khan Ama himself since he was a child. Although the Ma family is a maternal family, the closeness is limited. It is absolutely not because of the prince." My wife’s family is involved in the prince’s brother.”
Kangxi looked at the prince with some heartache.
Yes, the third elder brother was raised by him, so the third elder brother was confident and kept saying "it's the father's fault".
The prince was also raised by him. If the prince did not follow the right path, would he be like the third elder brother, harboring resentment and thinking it was "the fault of his father"?
He lowered his eyes and remembered that in the thirty-fifth year when the emperor was on his own expedition, every time he wrote to the prince, the prince always delayed replying. One reply after three letters was good.
He asked someone to give a big fish to the prince. What did the prince give to him?
I asked people to deliver eggs to the army, but when they arrived, there were egg slices all over the place.
There are also broken fishing nets and rough knives...
Why did he deal with several members of the Yuqing Palace after he came back from the expedition?
The inferior knives made by the prince were presented to the emperor, while the good ones were hung on the waists of those people.
I missed the prince, so I wrote to the prince and asked the prince to pack up some old clothes and send them over, so that when I missed the prince, I could see things and think about people.
The results of it?
The prince asked someone to present new clothes, saying that the old clothes had been rewarded.
I ordered my ministers to investigate the matter, and those few people, wearing the prince's old uniforms, had no restrictions on entering and leaving the Xiefang Palace and Yuqing Palace...
Thinking of these again, Kangxi felt bored.
He looked at the prince, his voice a little distant, and said: "What if I punish him? Isn't my principle the truth?"
The prince was stunned and looked at Kangxi speechless.
Kangxi thought of Suo'etu and the prince's uncle, and said, "If the Hesheli family is blamed on you, do you think I am unreasonable?"
The prince was speechless for a while, and then said: "But my son is the son of Khan Amma. We are so far apart from each other. Naturally, the relationship between father and son comes before uncle and nephew..."
Kangxi nodded and said: "You are right. Don't worry, I know what's going on in my heart. I won't vent my anger on the third elder brother because of the Ma family's affairs..."
He won't hate the third elder brother because of Concubine Rong.
Just like he didn't vent his anger on the prince because of the Hesheli family's affairs...
He is an emperor, with the world in mind...
*
Beitousuo, main room.
After the initial panic and anxiety, Sanfujin has calmed down.
The Zongren Mansion is the Zongren Mansion...
The third master of his family is the prince, and it is not a crime of rebellion. Can the emperor still kill his son?
The worst outcome is to fuck him to the end and become a bald prince.
so what?
Before he was knighted in thirty-seven years, wasn't he just a bald prince?
When the time comes, the supply of the Prince's Mansion will be uncertain, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs will be responsible for it, so it will be easier than now.
Since it's the worst possible outcome, it's nothing more than that, so there's nothing to worry about.
"Prepare four pieces of clothing inside and outside, two extra pairs of trousers, a clean bedding, a mosquito net, and don't forget the mosquito coils..."
She regained her clarity, became the qualified prince Fujin, and gave orders in an orderly manner.
In addition to these, there are also pens, inks, paper, inkstones and several books on San Age's books, which are also installed.
The carriage outside was ready, and San Fujin ordered the eunuch in charge: "Pack up everything here and move it back to Baylor Mansion."
Third Brother is not here, so it is not appropriate or convenient for her to live outside alone.
After delivering things to the Zongren Mansion, she went directly back to Baylor Mansion.
The chief eunuch responded.
As soon as the carriage was prepared here, the news came to Wu Institute.
Shu Shu had already finished grilled fish and mutton, and the three of her husband and wife were eating watermelon.
When they heard that San Fujin was returning to the city, the sisters felt relieved.
This should mean that they have found the person or have accurate information, which is good. Otherwise, it will make people feel uneasy.
Just as the children woke up, Shu Shu asked someone to carry them to the main room.
The three sisters-in-law played with the child for two quarters of an hour. Seeing the child dozing off, Shu Shu also dozed off.
Sleepy in spring, tired in autumn and dozing off in summer.
When you are full, you will easily feel sleepy.
Ten Fujin ate too much and was taken away drowsily, so he and Qi Fujin went to their respective homes.
When Shu Shu opened her eyes, she saw Brother Jiu holding a cattail leaf fan in his hand, sitting by the kang and fanning himself, his face full of tangles.
She looked amused and said, "What happened to me? Did Sanbeile block the door?"
She thought for a while, if the third elder brother did not give up on money, he might go to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to "complain" to the ninth elder brother.
Even if the 90,000 taels were wasted this time, what's the point?
As long as he shamelessly stares at Brother Jiu, the "God of Wealth", he is afraid that there will be no next time.
That man has money to fish for, and he is flexible and flexible.
The ninth elder brother looked like he had a toothache and told the story about the third elder brother's detention in the clan's mansion.
"My hair was on edge at that time. What kind of quality is my third child? What kind of quality I am? I know myself! But I didn't expect that when Khan Ama spoiled the child, he really spoiled her, and the punishment was also a real punishment!"
When Brother Jiu said this, he let out a breath and said, "Looking at it from the looks of it, it's quite a cliffhanger for me to be here two times!"
Shu Shu turned over and sat up.
Yesterday I was given less money, which was punishment. Why should I be punished for a second round?
"Did Sanbeile drink wine last night? Did he drink too much wine?" Shu Shu said.
Going crazy under the influence of alcohol, trying to retreat in order to advance, and then it backfires?
Shu Shu guessed.
Just because she was afraid that someone would cause trouble by drinking wine, she asked people not to prepare shochu and rice wine, but rice wine with a slight alcohol flavor.
Now that I think about it, it really saves me from right and wrong.
Brother Jiu sneered: "I kept eating with my mouth full. No matter how others turned the table, I never stopped. I didn't drink too much, and I didn't even finish a glass of wine. If I really smelled of alcohol and became a drunkard, I would say If he says something wrong, how can Khan Amma argue with him? I’m afraid that he will be obsessed with money, become resentful, and say something unpleasant!”
Shu Shu looked at Brother Ninth and said, "Why was the master in trouble just now?"
Brother Jiu was unhappy and said: "Fourth brother asked me not to ask around, and then go to the garden earlier to ask for a meeting, take the initiative to admit my mistake, and then intercede on behalf of third brother. But this is so confusing, where did I go wrong?" ?”
Shu Shu felt that she seemed to understand the general meaning.
What is important is attitude, not a bright mind.
The news from the imperial court is better in Xilihutu.
Shu Shu said: "To tell you the truth, it was indeed caused by the wine served by me last night. It was my attitude to admit my mistake in the past, and it was also my attitude to plead for Sanbeile..."
When she said this, Brother Jiu understood, nodded and said: "I understand, so that I don't have to deal with the third child and feel bad when I look back, and then complain to me, I go over first and shut up this mouth..."
After saying that, he stood up and said: "I went to the garden to ask for you first. When I came back, I saw someone carrying a load to sell water chestnuts. I asked people to put them ahead to ice them..."
With that said, he left in a hurry.
Shu Shu's heart felt a little heavy.
In the past, even if the prince's elder brother was rude, Kangxi was very tolerant and rarely punished him.
As a result, the past two years can be considered connected.
The third elder brother was demoted, the eighth elder brother was demoted, and the third elder brother was detained in the clan mansion.
Kangxi's patience with the older prince was gradually wearing thin.
But this year is only thirty-nine years, and there are still more than ten years before the "Kowloon Seizes the Progeny"...
At present, each of these princes and elder brothers counts. Even if they are not close to the prince, except for the eldest elder brother, no one else cares about that seat.
There are people like Third Brother who wants to become a future political prince by virtue of his closeness to Yuqing Palace.
There are people like Fourth Prince and Eighth Prince who want to become "virtuous kings" in the future by virtue of their real achievements.
There are also people like Seventh Prince, whose future has been decided in advance and who only work as "royalists".
There are also people like Fifth Elder Brother who are very satisfied with their status as wealthy and idle people.
The thirteenth and fourteenth elder brothers below are very ambitious, thinking that they are like the princes and princes of the past generations, leading the Eight Banners to fight and making a future for themselves and their descendants on the battlefield.
If these three elder brothers really want to be held accountable, the happy situation between father and son and brothers in the Tian family will be broken.
The former dynasty is connected to the harem, and the four concubines in the harem have lost their balance. Will the emperor lift Concubine Tong back up?
Shu Shu's mind was in a mess, and she thought of the palace for no reason.
If the "Sanye Clan" disappears, even if that branch is silent, it will not be implicated in the prosecution.
Although the two families had a lot of quarrels last year, they share the same blood and have a mutually supportive relationship.
If Yifang really fails, the Dong E family's position in Zhenghongqi will be replaced by other families, and Zhu Liang's future will be affected in the future.
At this moment, Brother Jiu had already entered Changchun Garden and arrived at the entrance of Qingxi Bookstore.
Seeing that there were officials on duty waiting to see him, he couldn't help but wonder.
Aren't all these officials meeting or delivering speeches this morning? Why haven't they finished meeting them yet?
The person in charge of keeping records used a familiar pen-note style, so Brother Jiu asked directly: "How many brands have you turned over, and they are all queued up until the afternoon?"
On weekdays, we finish meeting before breakfast or noon.
The post said: "Some of them were originally meant to be seen tomorrow morning, but they have been moved to now..."
Brother Jiu nodded.
What day is tomorrow?
May 22nd does not seem to be a day of sacrifice...
Is that because the old man was impatient and got up early and was preparing to sleep in?
He was hesitating whether to come back tomorrow at noon.
After all, he was just going through the motions and wouldn't want to delay these officials who were waiting to meet him.
It's okay for the officials in Beijing. If I can't see you this time, there will be another time. If I am an official sent abroad, it will really be delayed. The next time will be three to five years later.
As a result, Liang Jiugong came out, looked at the remaining officials and said, "Your Majesty has spoken, and you will come in with the sign tomorrow morning."
The officials all bowed and received the oral instructions.
After Liang Jiugong finished speaking, he looked at Brother Jiu again and said, "Master Jiu, the emperor's biography is here..."
Brother Jiu was feeling uneasy as he listened.
Listening to Shuda's tone, it was a bit dull.
I haven't asked anyone to deliver the message yet, but Khan Amma is about to do so. The feeling is not good...
Are you holding back evil fire and looking for someone to vent it to?
Brother Jiu was a little heavy and didn't want to go. He said, "I don't have anything important to do. If Khan Amma is busy, it will be the same if he comes over tomorrow."
Liang Jiugong didn't answer and signaled Brother Jiu to follow.
Brother Jiu shut his mouth and followed him honestly.
With Third Brother's lesson learned from the past, I'd better be careful, otherwise I'd be disloyal.
When he entered Qingxi Bookstore, Brother Jiu noticed something strange about Kangxi.
Kangxi usually sat cross-legged on the kang, full of energy and with his back straight, but now he was leaning on the kang table and seemed to be tired.
It was as if the eagle had been soaked in water all of a sudden, showing a bit of loneliness.
Brother Jiu couldn't help but feel soft when he saw this, with concern on his face.
Kangxi raised his eyes and saw him. He shook his right hand involuntarily and said, "I'm fine. I just didn't get a good rest last night. I'm a little tired..."
Normally, the ninth elder brother would definitely scold the third elder brother after hearing these words, but now he doesn't dare to talk nonsense.
Kangxi saw the changes in his face and said without saying a word for a long time, "Is there something wrong with the Ministry of Internal Affairs?"
When Brother Ninth heard this, he hesitated for a moment, nodded, and said: "Khan Ama, the matter of the Ma family's inspection came up with the third brother when he went to the Zongren Mansion. There are all kinds of things outside..."
"The Ma family is not innocent. If you dare to reach out, you should be dealt with in any way. Third brother, he was smeared by the Qi Lake..."
"You also know that he doesn't have much savings and has always valued money. In the past six months, my son has been disrespectful to his brother, but the third brother doesn't care about money..."
"I asked a few more questions yesterday about the bonus, which seemed a little too conceited, but it's not a big mistake..."
"My son is actually conflicted in his heart. He doesn't really like the third brother's calculations, but he is also worried about the carelessness of the other brothers and younger brothers..."
"There is an old saying among the people, 'if you don't have enough food and clothing, you will definitely be poor if you fail to calculate'..."
"Those who know how to save money like Third Brother will never lose their fortune. In the future, we won't have to worry about him 'eating money and losing money' and losing money..."
"But other brothers and younger brothers, my son can lend money to them, and others can also lend it to them. They are very loose. When they divide the money, they have no idea of buying property, and they spend it randomly..."
"My son knows that Khan Ama 'hopes that his sons will become dragons', and he hopes in his heart that his sons will be both civilized and military, and be more virtuous than saints. But 'a dragon gives birth to nine sons, each of whom is different.' Only half of us followed Khan Ama, and the other half followed each other." The birth mother, this qualification makes a difference..."
"Now that my son has become an amma, looking at Fengsheng and Akdan, I hope that they will become talented people. But thinking about the difficulties of their birth, my son can only forgive himself and just be safe..."
"The little problem of the third brother, from my son's point of view, is that he is suppressed. He was raised outside when he was a child. After returning to the palace, the two brothers at the top are both excellent and noble. There is also a more serious brother at the bottom. He is the background in the middle. There is no other choice but to study hard..."
"But what can this child do if he doesn't want to play? He's so aggrieved that he doesn't even have time to evacuate. He has some minor problems when he comes and goes. Just look for the good ones. He's not the prince. He really wants to be perfect. Then he will be in trouble. Thank you, Ama..."
