Emperor order

After Xiaozhuang fell asleep peacefully, Chenghu tiptoed out of the Compassion Palace.

Walking in the familiar palace, Cheng Hu suddenly thought of a question.Where do you live?Does Elder Brother still have his own place?No matter what, he still wants to go to elder brother's place to have a look.

As soon as Cheng Hu walked into Elder Brother's office, a person shouted joyfully behind him: "Brother!"

Chenghu turned around and saw that it was Yinzhen who had just returned from studying in Maoqin Hall. "Fourth brother!" Cheng Hu approached him and looked at him carefully.

Yinzhen's facial features are regular, although not as refined as Lao Ba, but it has its own charm.However, even at a young age, he developed the habit of not showing his emotions and anger, and his whole person was paralyzed.This made Cheng Hu feel that fate is such a wonderful thing.Even if his arrival changed some things, the cold noodle king is destined to remain the cold noodle king.

"Brother, when did you come back?" Yinzhen's face showed an emotion that was rarely seen in recent years.

Cheng Hu patted him on the shoulder: "I just arrived today."

Yinzhen nodded: "Looking at you, you must have just arrived. Brother, it's cold outside, come sit in my room!"

"Okay." Cheng Hu calmly followed Yin Mo into his room.

After sitting down, Chenghu asked Yinzhen: "Over the past year, how have you and Concubine Tong's life been?"

Yinzhen replied honestly: "It's okay. It's just that Eniang's health has been a little unwell these days, which makes me a little worried."

Cheng Hu knew very well that the end of Tong Jia's life was just these few years.However, he could not explain this fact to Yinzhen.

"So, what about the others?" Cheng Hu changed the subject.

"Second brother has married and moved out of elder brother's house. Also, we have added two younger brothers, namely the twelfth brother and the thirteenth brother. I have seen the thirteenth brother a lot. He has big eyes and looks very clever. Another day, brother, you can also meet him." When facing Chenghu, Yinzhen couldn't help talking more.

Cheng Hu smiled knowingly: "It seems that you like Thirteenth Brother very much."

Yin Mo didn't hide anything from him: "We hit it off very well."

Cheng Hu said happily: "It's good to hit it off. If there is someone you hit it off with by your side, big brother will feel more at ease."

"However, in a few days, we may have another younger brother." Yinzhen said hesitantly, "Concubine De is already pregnant with Liujia."

Cheng Hu still remembers what Concubine De did!Therefore, no matter what the reason was, Cheng Hu didn't want to see the child in Concubine De's stomach. "Then, congratulations to her." Cheng Hu said coldly.

Yinzhen also knew that the reason why Chenghu fell into such a situation today was that Concubine De must bear most of the responsibility.Therefore, even if he still has a little affection for Concubine De, he will not speak for Concubine De again.

"Brother, I'm sorry." Yin Mo said with his head down.

Hearing what Yinzhen said, all the gloom on Chenghu's face dissipated. "It's none of your business, you don't need to say sorry to me. Fourth brother, I know that deep down in your heart, you still care about Concubine De. But, I have to say, Concubine De is not worthy of your concern at all. .When one day you have to make a choice, I hope you will consider it carefully." Cheng Hu said earnestly.

Yin Mo nodded heavily: "I know."

Afterwards, the atmosphere became a little tense, and Cheng Hu didn't say anything more.

"Brother, do you still plan to leave when you come back this time?" After a moment of silence, Yinzhen asked softly.

The expression on Cheng Hu's face became dark and unclear: "Most of them will still leave."

Yinzhen was a little resentful: "Brother, is Huang Ama still angry with you? But, it's been so long, why is he still brooding? Besides, it's obviously not your fault."

"I can't blame Huang Ama entirely. I myself don't really want to stay in the palace." Cheng Hu said casually, "Actually, being outside the palace also has benefits. You will know later."

"Oh, that's it!" Yinzhen was not sure whether it was better inside the palace or outside the palace.He only hoped that Cheng Hu would live well.

Cheng Hu then said with a slight smile: "Fourth brother, do you still have the room where elder brother lives?"

Yinzhen replied immediately: "It's still there. Huang Ama didn't let other people live in."

"That's good, I can't sleep living in a strange place." Cheng Hu joked.

After talking with Yinzhen, Chenghu went to the place where he used to live.After pushing the door open, he found that the inside was not as dusty as he had imagined.Everything is still the same as when he left, without any change.

"Are you still looking forward to my return?" Cheng Hu whispered foolishly as he touched the spotless table.

After returning to the palace again, Cheng Hu's life became quite simple.Going to the Palace of Compassion and Ning to accompany Xiaozhuang is a must for him every day.Sometimes, he would also go to Qianqing Palace and Chengqian Palace to pay respects to Kangxi and Tong Jia.Every time Kangxi saw him, he always looked neither salty nor dull, and after seeing him a lot, Cheng Hu got used to it.As for Tong Jiashi, she treated him nicely as always, but no matter how nice she was, she was a bit unfamiliar.After all, we haven't seen each other for almost a year.

After Chenghu came back, Kangxi did not ask him to participate in government affairs.Therefore, Cheng Hu was happy to be at leisure, and did not get involved in court trifles.Kangxi's decision made some ministers who knew that Chenghu had secretly returned to Beijing couldn't help but secretly speculate.This time, Big Brother is afraid that he really won't be able to make a comeback!

No matter how many people are discussing in their hearts, Cheng Hu can live his life as he wants.However, the days of the Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang are getting fewer and fewer.

On a snowy day, Xiao Zhuang's life finally came to an end.

Xiaozhuang, who was dying, couldn't see things clearly, but she still held the hand of Kangxi who had been guarding her bed all the time. "Xuan Ye! Grandma is dying. However, grandma has no regrets in this life. You have done a good job, you have done a good job!" Xiao Zhuang gasped.

Kangxi felt sad all over his body: "Grandmother, grandson will do better. I will create a peaceful and prosperous world for future generations to admire!"

"Okay, okay!" Xiaozhuang smiled and raised his eyebrows.Then, she struggled to turn her eyeballs and searched around.Finally, her gaze stopped on Cheng Hu who had been standing by the bed.

Cheng Hu understood what it meant, and immediately stepped forward: "Grandma, what do you want to say to me?"

Xiaozhuang stretched out his other hand to catch Chenghu's open palm: "Chenghu, you are the hope of the Qing Dynasty, don't let the old grandmother down."

"Yes, Chenghu remembers the teachings of the old grandmother." Chenghu knelt on the ground and held Xiaozhuang's hand and promised.

"That's good..." With a satisfied smile, Xiao Zhuang finally closed her eyes that had witnessed the ups and downs of the Qing Dynasty for decades.

On December 26, the 25th year of Kangxi, Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang passed away.

Xiaozhuang's departure dealt a great blow to Kangxi.As soon as Xiaozhuang left, he fell ill.However, during his illness, he still supported his sick body to arrange Xiaozhuang's funeral in an orderly manner.As the eldest son, the task of guarding the spirit naturally fell on Chenghu.

The night was as cold as water, and Cheng Hu, who was guarding the huge coffin, felt cold from head to toe.Looking at the white flags all over his eyes, he couldn't help recalling the bits and pieces of himself after crossing.

Cheng Hu still remembered the dignified and elegant appearance of Empress Hesheli.Although he was not used to Queen Hesheli being his mother at such a young age, he was still willing to call her 'Emma' from the bottom of his heart.It's a pity that she went so early.Sometimes when I accidentally recall her voice and smile, Cheng Hu always thinks about it.If she was still there, maybe he wouldn't be on the road of no return of falling in love with Kangxi.Unfortunately, there are no ifs in this world.

Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang was the second woman who had a profound influence on Chenghu.Her kindness, her wisdom, are deeply in his mind.However, the years make people old.No matter how powerful a person is, they cannot withstand the erosion of time.In this cold winter, Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang also left everyone.

Thinking of the Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang’s entrustment before her death, Cheng Hu laughed at herself and said: "Grandmother, you are wrong. I am not the hope of the Qing Dynasty, but the evil of the Qing Dynasty. If the seniors of the Aixinjueluo family know that I am dirty I am afraid that I will be expelled from this family."

Immersed in memories again, Cheng Hu inevitably thought of Kangxi.This character who was originally only in the history books has become a catastrophe that he cannot escape.Even at this point today, Cheng Hu still hasn't given up on the abnormal love in his heart.In this world, is there anyone more determined than me?Cheng Hu thought sarcastically.

If someone asks him, what is so good about Kangxi?Cheng Hu couldn't answer.Maybe, he is really bad.Apart from being better-looking than the average person and having more abilities than the average person, it seems that Kangxi really has nothing to make people fall in love with him.However, even though he was bad in every way, Cheng Hu still fell in love with him obsessively.Perhaps, this feeling will last until death.

However, now Cheng Hu has seen more.It's not that there is a good saying, I love you, but it has nothing to do with you.A person's love is not always bitter.At least, he won't worry about losing one day.Never owned, how to talk about losing?

"Chenghu..." After thinking about it, Chenghu actually heard a warm call just like in his memory.

"Huang Ama..." Cheng Hu subconsciously blurted out.

However, that call was not imagined by him, but spoken by Kangxi himself who was standing behind him. "Why are you here?" Cheng Hu asked after returning to reality.

Kangxi was wrapped in thick winter clothes, and said with a pale face, "I'll take a look."

Seeing that Kangxi came here alone without any other attendants, Cheng Hu couldn't help standing up and helping Kangxi. "It's so cold and you're not in good health, you'd better go back to Qianqing Palace!" Cheng Hu thoughtfully persuaded.

Kangxi waved his hand: "I want to accompany my grandmother. In the future, I will have no chance."

Seeing this, Cheng Hu had no choice but to take out a thick futon and let Kangxi sit cross-legged, while he himself knelt on the original futon.

"Chenghu, do you think I'm a good emperor?" Kangxi asked abruptly.

Cheng Hu answered objectively: "Yes." From an outsider's point of view, Kangxi did live up to his reputation as an emperor through the ages.

Kangxi muttered softly: "It's so hard to be a good emperor!"

At this point, Cheng Hu also admitted: "Yes."

"To be a good emperor, you will not belong to yourself, but to the world." Kangxi said with his head down, "Do you understand this sentence?"

Cheng Hu couldn't help but froze: "I understand."

Kangxi stopped talking, just leaned on Chenghu's body, but fixed his eyes on Xiaozhuang's coffin. "Chenghu, let me rely on you for a while." Kangxi's voice was close to nothingness, but Chenghu still caught it.

"Okay." At this moment, Cheng Hu didn't want to think about it.At this moment, he just wanted to give Kangxi a backbone he could rely on.

The author has something to say: At this time, Kangxi has loosened up a bit.However, the identity of the emperor still made him hesitate.Therefore, a strong medicine is needed.Bitter before sweet, I am really my own mother.Cheng Hu, just wait and turn around!