Honghui is reborn in Legend of Zhen Huan, I will protect my mother

Two flowers bloom, one branch each.

While the women in the backyard were fighting for his favor, Honghui was busy as hell. As for what he was busy with, it was of course the picture album of "Thousand Character Classic" that had been shelved for three or four years.

In fact, he had almost forgotten about it and didn't want to paint again, but there were exceptions.

In late March, his paintings happened to be noticed by the Ninth Prince Yinzhen, and then a month-long struggle ensued.

"Honghui, just start writing. I'll take care of the polishing and sales. You don't have to worry about anything..."

Honghui was helpless: "Uncle Jiu, it's not that I don't give you face, but there are already similar picture albums on the market. Even if I draw it, what's the use? Won't I still ask you to spend money?"

"Those books on the market have not caused any waves. The paintings are freehand but not realistic, and the content lacks novelty. How can they be as fascinating as your paintings today?" Ever since he saw a portrait from Honghan's nephew, Yinzhen's mind has been filled with that lifelike, lively picture of children playing in the water.

"Uncle Jiu, you are too kind. My painting skills are nothing special. Even if they are somewhat realistic, they were taught by my master. Moreover, there are countless people in the Qing Dynasty who are proficient in Western painting. If Uncle Jiu wants to do business, why not find them to help him with his painting?"

He looked at the picture albums on the market and thought they were quite good, and the painting skills were much better than his, but he didn't know why people didn't buy them!

Yinzhen's mouth twitched slightly, and he replied firmly: "My dear nephew, don't be too modest. I have asked the painting academy and missionaries, and they can't draw such lifelike realistic paintings! My goodness, you have only learned painting for four or five years, but you have already shown signs of forming your own style. None of your masters can do it!"

If he hadn't been fully prepared, why would he keep pestering me again and again?

"..." Uncle Jiu's speed of action was incredible. He uncovered his true colors in less than ten days! But for the sake of keeping a low profile and for what Ama called keeping a low profile, he would never compromise.

"Then you can find a few people and I will teach them this painting method, and let them paint for you, okay? After all, you are an experienced person, and your homework in the study... my nephew really can't spare the time." In fact, there is nothing special about his painting skills. It is developed by combining today's Western paintings with later paintings. It looks mysterious, but it is actually very easy to get started.

"No, how long do we have to wait?" Yinzhen was not a calm person. Waiting for a year or two, or two or three years, would only make him lose patience.

"Good nephew, don't refuse. Uncle Jiu has chosen you today. No one else is as reliable as you..."

Uncle Jiu’s temper is really annoying. It’s been almost a month and he still hasn’t given up, but I can’t just refuse!

Honghui replied politely: "Okay, let's take a step back. Even if I write again, it's for my brothers and sisters in law. If I use it to do business, there will always be suspicion of bullying! After all, my nephew was born in Prince Yong's Mansion, so I have to consider the mansion and my father..."

Unexpectedly, Yinzhen interrupted him loudly: "Don't worry about this, Fourth Brother has already agreed. He is not afraid that the reputation of the mansion will be damaged. What are you worried about?"

"..." Hey! Father, your son has tried so hard to politely refuse, and you are holding him back?

No matter how reluctant he was, Honghui had no choice but to agree to it.

He couldn't help but ask some questions, but he got a wry smile, "Old Nine asked the Emperor and Concubine Yi to come forward..."

Well, there’s no need to say much about what’s next, you can guess it!

"Although this matter has become a foregone conclusion, you don't have to rush. Just take your time and don't delay your studies." Give that annoying Old Nine a try!

That won’t work. He is not the type to be lazy and follow the old ways!

So in May and June, Honghui could only sit in his study in the scorching heat of midsummer, holding bamboo paper and turning the pages one by one, adding to the album of "Thousand Character Classic".

This book "Thousand Character Classic" took me nearly half a year to complete, and it was not until late September that it was finished. As for how I revised and improved it during this period, and what troubles I encountered, there is no need to say more!

At the beginning of October, Honghui's life returned to normal, but he was still a little worried. He ran to Yinzhen and said, "Father, why don't you find a few people? My son wants to teach them this martial art. Uncle Jiu... my son... hey!" He really didn't have that much free time!

Yinzhen agreed decisively, and then taught each of them one by one. After that, Honghui was completely freed and no longer had to get involved in such controversial and troublesome matters.

At the same time, Yinzhen also had the right staff, and his bookshop published one picture album after another, and also made a lot of money.

But that’s a story for later, let’s not talk about it for now!

At the end of September, a cheating case occurred in Jiangnan, casting a shadow over the capital which had just celebrated the Golden Award Ceremony.

It is said that the incident lasted for half a month in Jiangnan, and was finally closed with charges of gathering a crowd to cause trouble, blaspheming saints, and framing the examiner. However, this closure caused an uproar.

"What a good thing Galin did. He didn't want to investigate this important case thoroughly, but directly ordered the students who caused the trouble to be imprisoned. This is bound to arouse public indignation!" Yinzhen has always been a person who can't tolerate any sand in his eyes. He hesitated back and forth in front of his eldest son, sometimes anxious, sometimes angry, and he wished he could come forward and investigate it in detail.

Jiangnan fraud case? I seem to remember this happening, but how was it handled afterwards? Who was the culprit?

And that Galin, was he a corrupt official?! From what I remember, he was ordered to commit suicide in the past few years. Hasn't anyone found out yet?

Full of doubts, Honghui couldn't help but ask: "Galil?"

"Gali's surname is Dong'e, and he is from the Manchu Plain Red Banner. His biological mother was your emperor's wet nurse, and now he is the governor-general of Liangjiang. He is capable and resourceful, and is trusted by your emperor. Who would have thought that he is so foolish? However, it is said that he is quite greedy for money, and he has shown signs of excluding dissidents in the past..."

Yinzhen suddenly stopped talking and changed the subject. "Jiangsu Governor Zhang Boxing was loyal to his duties and submitted a memorial. Zuo Bifan also submitted a memorial to report the county magistrate Wang Riyu. In the memorial, he also said that Wu Mi and Cheng Guangkui, who passed the imperial examination this time, were not good at literature and science, but they did not expect to pass the imperial examination this day!"

If it is true, wouldn't it be the most ridiculous thing in the world?

"Examination fraud is an outrage to both humans and gods. Such corrupt officials who do whatever they want for a little money and bring harm to the Qing Dynasty deserve death. We must not let this discourage scholars all over the world!"

These words touched Yinzhen's heart!

"All corrupt officials should have their property confiscated, be dismissed from their posts, beaten, killed and exiled. They are allowed to get even more rampant! Competing with the people for profit is the least of their crimes. Some people even dare to tamper with the river courses, the imperial examinations, the Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of Works, and even the grain and military equipment. Tsk, sooner or later they will be brought to justice!"

Is this why you are called the "Emperor of Confiscating Property"? Honghui thought.