Since Yinzhen returned to Beijing, he has felt the fickleness of human nature and the vicissitudes of the world. When he was still a bald prince, no one took him seriously. But when he returned triumphantly, there was the hustle and bustle of carriages and horses, and the threshold of the Fourteenth Prince's Mansion was almost broken down by people.

As for some individuals, there are quite a few who claim to be willing to serve and show their courtesy, while there are also some who openly try to sow discord among the brothers.

After hearing this so many times, he couldn't help but have an idea - Fourth brother, are you so unpopular?

While secretly complaining, Yinzhen couldn't help but be moved, "The Emperor named me the General of Fuyuan and regarded me as a prince. Could it be that he values ​​the new emperor... the throne..."

However, his biological mother, Consort De, quickly scolded him and woke him up: "Fourteenth Brother, you don't even use your brain to think about it. How can a father in this world not keep his heir by his side to teach him when he is old and on the verge of death? Have you learned the mindset of an emperor? Have you ever handled state affairs and political affairs? Have you ever experienced the six ministries? You only know how to lead troops to fight!"

"Mother..."

"Don't call me mother, I'm about to cry because of your stupidity! Old Fourteen, ask yourself, if you were the emperor, could you control all the civil and military officials in the court and the people of the world? You have seen the struggle for the throne in the past few years. Even a wise and powerful emperor like Your Highness was repeatedly constrained. With your personality, to put it nicely, you are naive, to put it bluntly, you are stupid. You believe everything the people below say. Aren't you provoked again now?"

At this point, Concubine De sighed earnestly, and her tone became heavier. "Old Fourteen, it's not that I look down on you, but it's not easy for you to realize your ambitions. Isn't it better to expand your territory and leave your name in history than to endure humiliation in this small place? You are not young anymore, you should know what it means to give up something in order to gain something!"

Yinzhen was speechless for a long time before he smiled bitterly, "Mother, do you really not think highly of your son?"

"I am your biological mother. If it were possible, how could I not want my own son to ascend the throne? But you rush into things blindly. Do you know what is forbearance, what is skill, and what is balance?"

Until today, her life has been mostly fulfilled. All that remains is to make sure her two sons, the fourth and fourteenth, are close to each other without any conflicts!

That was why she was so strong for once: "You should do what you did in the past! The new emperor was established the year you went to war. No matter how unwilling you are, or how much you want to struggle, it will be in vain. You may even attract the new emperor's attention. Fourteenth Brother, if you want to lead the army to war in the future, just stay calm. I beg you."

Yinzhen was silent for a long time before he muttered to himself, "What if the new emperor is afraid..."

Concubine De looked at him meaningfully and said, "No, as long as you behave yourself, you will have a long and happy life ahead of you!"

Could it be that all the speculations in the capital were true? Was the Emperor deliberately creating confusion? If this person came to power, he wouldn't have to worry about the future.

But Yinzhen was still somewhat unwilling, and followed his fourth brother closely for four or five days.

He watched when handling government affairs, he watched when governing his subordinates, he watched when communicating with various departments. The longer time passed, the more silent he became. Until the tenth day of the twelfth lunar month, he suddenly laughed out loud, "Fourth brother, I give in. It's just a mediocre person worrying about his own mistakes. It's just a mediocre person worrying about his own mistakes!"

Yinzhen glanced at him lightly and thought that he had finally given up. The feud between brothers is ultimately a tragedy in human relations!

"Okay, are you done? If you're done, leave the Ministry of Revenue. The emperor has impeached you so many times in the past few days, but all of them have been kept by the emperor! Although the emperor has been lenient this time, you can't be too arrogant. Now, immediately, go back to your Ministry of War."

Yinzhen smiled awkwardly, feeling guilty for no reason, "Okay, okay, Fourth Brother, I'll leave right away, right away..."

"Wait, there will be a banquet for the second prince's first birthday tomorrow, don't forget to come to the mansion and have a glass of wine."

"Go, go, go, of course I will go. It's the first birthday party for Honghui's second son. How can I, as his uncle, not go?"

The footsteps gradually faded away, leaving only silence in the room!

When Kangxi and De Guifei found out, they both breathed a sigh of relief. Kangxi even laughed and scolded, "Foolish boy, how could you be so easily fooled? Fortunately, his ability to lead troops in battle is quite good. As for the rest, ah, let's not talk about it! Li Dequan, tell me, how did this Fourteenth Prince quell the rebellion in Tibet and how did he repeatedly defeat the Junggar?"

"I think the general is outstanding in leading troops in battle. He cannot be distracted for a while. How can an ordinary person with all-round development compare to the general's one-sided talent? Isn't the Ninth Prince the same? How many contributions have he made for you and the Qing Dynasty?"

Kangxi was waiting for flattery, and he really relaxed a little after hearing it. "He's already in his thirties, and he still needs me, the emperor, to worry about him. Raising a son for a hundred years means worrying for ninety-nine!"

"You are a kind-hearted father, and you all know it well!"

"I am old and ill, my hands are losing strength, and my feet are also useless. I may have a few more years to live. Before I become old and confused, I should prepare a way for my sons."

Although the new emperor has always been friendly and respectful to his brothers, being at ease is one thing, but fulfilling his responsibilities as a father is another!

Li Dequan fiercely retorted: "Your Majesty, please stop saying such unlucky words. You will live a long life..."

"Okay, stop lying to yourself. Everyone will die one day. Even the great and capable emperors like Emperor Qin Shi Huang, Emperor Wu of Han, Emperor Taizong of Tang and Emperor Mingzu of Ming Dynasty could not escape death. How can I be so timid and cowardly that I will become a laughing stock in history books?"

His declining body and spirit over the past few years reminded him all the time that he was really old! Although he was still anxious and worried, Kangxi had already passed the most frightening time because he had always held power in his hands.

"Long live the Lord..."

"Okay, let's not talk about it anymore! Tomorrow is the full moon banquet for Honghui's second son. You go there on my behalf."

"Whoo!"

The next day, the little grandson of Prince Yong was also given a name by the current emperor, Yongrui.

In Prince Yong's mansion, some people were delighted, some were envious, and some were heartbroken and numb. Each person was different, which constituted a common scene in the world.

As for Honghui himself, his behavior was the same as usual. There was no sign of being flattered or overjoyed on his face.

"Today is Yongrui's full moon banquet. Everyone has taken the time to come. Honghui is very grateful. I would like to offer you a glass of wine in return. I will drink first as a sign of respect!"

Then, under the gazes of countless people, he replaced Hongshi's liquor, served Honghan fruit wine, and had people bring out snacks that looked delicate and delicious to present to the younger children. As for the teenagers in their teens, there was also a pot of Xu Yuyin from Guangdong and Guangxi on their tables.

There are countless examples like this!

So, is he so considerate in his conduct? Everyone present thought so for the countless times.

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