Emperor order

The next day, Yinhu woke up on a big bed.And the first person he saw after waking up was not Gao Lang, but Yinzhen with a cold face.

"Fourth brother, why are you?" Yinhu asked as he propped himself up.At that time, he found that he had returned to Cao's mansion, but Gao Lang, who had sex with him last night, was nowhere to be found.

Yinzhen looked a little sleepy: "At dawn, Imperial Physician Gao sent you back, along with two women."

After discovering that Yinhu was missing last night, Yinzhen, who noticed something was wrong, stayed up all night and was busy looking for someone.What he didn't expect was that Gao Lang, whom he hadn't seen for a long time, finally sent Yinhu back.Gao Lang has a close relationship with Chenghu, and Yinzhen has no doubts about him.However, he keenly noticed that there was something strange between Gao Lang and Yinhu.However, seeing that Gao Lang didn't want to say more, he didn't ask any more questions.

Yinhu tightly clutched the quilt on his body, he didn't expect that Gao Lang really only gave him one night.After one night, without leaving him a word of farewell, Gao Lang disappeared.He knew that if Gao Lang didn't take the initiative to show up, it might be difficult to find Gao Lang.

"Fourth brother, those two women are the ones who kidnapped me, did you ask anything?" Yinhu resisted the hesitation in his heart and asked pretending to be innocent.

Yinzhen nodded: "Ask clearly. They are remnants of the previous dynasty. They planned to kidnap you in exchange for the third prince Zhu and his son who were arrested a while ago. I have sent people to the capital secretly for the two of them. Huang Ama decides."

Yinhu had no objection to Yinzhen's approach: "It's very good."

Seeing that his complexion was a bit uncomfortable, Yinzhen didn't bother him any more.When Yinhu was the only one left in the room, he clenched his fist and slammed the edge of the bed, "What a Gao Lang, you just want to part ways with me, and I won't let you."

Although he said so, Yinhu had no idea in his heart.Gao Lang's temperament, he couldn't be more clear.If he decides to give up something, there is absolutely no reason to pick it up again.Yinhu can only hope that he will not be the one who was given up.

Yinhu's injury was not serious, and he recovered within a few days.Originally, he planned to stay a few more days to inquire about Gao Lang's whereabouts, but the capital came to order them to return to their lives.As a last resort, Yinhu had no choice but to rush back to the capital with Yinzhen.As for Gao Lang's whereabouts, he could only tell his subordinates in Jiangnan to pay close attention.

Yinzhen and Yinhu did nothing in Jiangnan, but this is what Kangxi wanted.Therefore, not only did he not punish them, but he even praised them kindly.At this time, the other imprisoned elder brothers, except Yinxuan, were released one after another.Therefore, the hearts of some people in the court began to become active again.

Knowing that Yinxiang was released, Yinzhen immediately found an opportunity to take him to Chenghu Mansion to express his thanks.However, Cheng Hu obviously didn't like to see them being so polite.

"Okay, they are all my brothers, why do you see others like this?" Cheng Hu said indifferently.

Yinzhen and Yinxiang didn't mean that either, they just felt that Chenghu had done so many things for them, and thanking them was a matter of course.Afterwards, Yinzhen explained this trip to the south of the Yangtze River to Chenghu in detail.Among them, he also specifically mentioned Gao Lang.

"Gao Lang is in Yangzhou! He is really free and easy." Cheng Hu was very indignant.He also thought about Gao Lang's days of idle clouds and wild cranes, but it was a pity that the sky failed to fulfill his wishes.

Yinxiang was a little puzzled: "How did the starling and the imperial doctor Gao meet together?"

Yinzhen speculated: "It should be Imperial Physician Gao who happened to save the Eighth Brother. However, brother, I always feel that there seems to be some unclear relationship between Imperial Physician Gao and the Eighth Brother."

Cheng Hu couldn't help laughing: "Fourth brother, your heart is like a mirror, why do you pretend to be confused in front of me? But you found that they are the same as you?"

"Same?" Yinxiang understood immediately, "When did Imperial Doctor Gao get together with Myna? He's not your elder brother..."

Yinzhen immediately interrupted Yinxiang's words: "Don't talk nonsense." Presumably, Yinxiang also heard those rumors and thought that Chenghu and Gao Lang were a couple.

Cheng Hu couldn't laugh or cry: "How many years has Gao Lang been away from the capital, why are there still people chewing their tongues!"

Yinxiang asked cautiously: "Brother, isn't that the truth?"

Cheng Hu knocked him on the head hard: "Of course not. If Gao Lang is really mine, I will not let him leave the capital! We are playmates and brothers who grew up together, and have no other personal relationship. .”

"Oh." Yinxiang said suspiciously, "Even so, Imperial Physician Gao can't walk with Mynah, we are deadly enemies with Mynah!"

Cheng Hu waved his hand: "The past of the two of them is a very long story. It's better not to ask about the entanglements in it. However, I warn you that their affairs must not touch Huang Ama There. Even if it's to bring down Lao Ba, it can't be used as a handle."

Yinzhen solemnly promised: "Brother, we will not be so despicable. We will pretend that we have never heard of the matter of Imperial Physician Gao and Eighth Brother."

Yinxiang has always followed Yinzhen's lead, so Yinzhen has made up his mind, and he will not object: "Brother, we know what to say and what not to say."

"That's good." Cheng Hu believed in their behavior.

Not long after Yinzhen and Yinhu returned to the capital, the New Year ushered in.Cheng Hu lay on a soft couch in Qianqing Palace, opened the window a small crack, and leisurely watched the snow scene outside.

"Auspicious snow heralds a good year. With so much snow, this year must be a good year." Cheng Hu sighed.

Kangxi walked over, took a look outside and closed the window gently. "It's cold, don't invite the cold." Kangxi always couldn't believe Chenghu's physique.

Cheng Hu grabbed his waist and dragged him to lie down beside him. "What purpose were you drafting just now? It should be very important to see your face." Cheng Hu asked idly.

Kangxi didn't hide it from him: "In a few days, I want to mention your titles." You mean all elder brothers.

Cheng Hu was a little surprised: "Promote the title! If you raise it further, I will be the prince."

"Based on your status, you should have been a prince long ago." Kangxi reminded Chenghu.Cheng Hu always forgets that he is different from others, he is the eldest son!Even if Kangxi gave him the crown prince now, no one would object.However, since Cheng Huzhi is not here, Kangxi will not force him.

Cheng Hu rubbed his nose in embarrassment: "Oh, yes. Besides me, who else has been promoted to be the prince?"

Kangxi pondered: "The third, fourth, and fifth are all promoted to be princes."

Cheng Hu blinked: "The third child also has a share?" He originally thought that after the incident of witchcraft, Kangxi would not like Yinzhi anymore.Unexpectedly, the matter was not as serious as he thought.

Kangxi sighed: "Oh! Concubine Rong had five sons and one daughter, but only Yinzhi and the third daughter of the emperor could live to adulthood. Now the third daughter of the emperor is married to Mongolia, and she has only one child beside her. If Yinzhi No matter how crippled Zhi is, she may not be able to survive. She is a poor person, and besides, Yin Zhi's fault is not too big. I thought, let's just let it go. However, if he persists in his obsession, I will never forgive him lightly. he."

Cheng Hu hadn't seen Concubine Rong for a long time. After all, he was an adult for a long time, and it was not suitable for him to walk around in the harem.That woman has always kept her own place, and Cheng Hu doesn't have much opinion of her.Now Yinbi has no hope of making a comeback, and Yinzhi is a literati who wants power but no power, money but no money, and has no threat to Chenghu.Therefore, Cheng Hu didn't mind letting him go.After all, they are all surnamed Aixinjueluo, and killing them all is by no means the best policy.

"Alright, what about the others?" Cheng Hu no longer entangled with Yin Zhi's question.

"The seventh, eighth, and tenth sons are the kings of the county, and the ninth, the twelfth, the thirteenth, and the fourteenth are the sons of the princes." Kangxi had already known it well.

It is understandable that the tenth elder brother Yinyu surpassed the ninth elder brother Yinyu to become the king of the county.Although his mother-in-law, Concubine Wen Xi, has passed away, the family power is still there.Making him the king of the county can also appease the Niu Hulu family.

Cheng Hu thought about it for a while, and felt that there was nothing wrong with Kangxi's will: "Everyone is not negligent, and the bowl of water is level, and others can't find any faults."

After Kangxi hesitated for a while, Fang Shen said to Chenghu: "Your title of prince is different from that of the third son. I want to make you the iron hat king!"

Cheng Hu exclaimed: "What?"

The Iron Hat King is a common name for the hereditary princes of the Qing Dynasty. His status is noble and his title is as strong as iron.As we all know, there are two ways to inherit the nobility: one is descending inheritance, which is a common practice, that is, when the descendants inherit the nobility, each generation must descend one level to inherit.The other is the original class inheritance, which is allowed by the imperial edict. When certain titles are inherited by descendants, they can be inherited according to the original ranks of their fathers and ancestors, and the inheritance will remain unchanged from generation to generation.This is called hereditary replacement.

If Cheng Hu is named the Iron Hat King, then his descendants will all be princes, which is a supreme honor.However, since the founding of the Qing Dynasty, only eight royal family members have enjoyed this treatment, and these eight are all people who made great contributions at the beginning of the Qing Dynasty.Compared with these eight, Cheng Hu is really not enough.

"Huang Ama, forget it! I don't have any credit, and I will be criticized for being awarded such a high title." Cheng Hu persuaded earnestly.

Cheng Hu knew that Kangxi was doing it for his own good, to make his position more stable, so that others could not move him.However, if Chenghu had really made any miraculous achievements, then the seal would be sealed.The bad thing is that he really has no achievements at all.If Kangxi really sealed him as the iron hat king, I am afraid that many people will think that Kangxi is unfair, and even make Kangxi label him fatuous.Cheng Hu would never allow such a result.

Kangxi's attitude was resolute: "You are the eldest son of the emperor, and a king with an iron hat does not count as a compliment to you. Chenghu, Huang Ama's painstaking efforts, you should not refuse. Besides, if you don't think about yourself, you can't do it. You have to think about Hong Hui. He is the only child under your knees, and without a brother to help him, his future will be difficult!"

Cheng Hu reminded Kangxi: "Huang Ama, I adopted Hong Hui from my fourth brother. Although the fourth brother has not many children, there are still many children under his knees."

Kangxi stared: "On the jade certificate, Honghui has already belonged to your knees. Then, he has nothing to do with the fourth brother. Anyway, I have made up my mind, you just wait to be granted the title!"

"Wait, if you really make me the iron hat king, wouldn't it be clear that you won't pass on the throne to me? In this way, I won't be able to suppress other people." Cheng Hu finally thought of a good idea. Reason, "As far as the current situation is concerned, it's better not to let other people understand that I have no destiny for the throne, so as not to cause unnecessary disasters."

Kangxi said to Chenghu seriously: "After the incident of Yinyin Nightmare cursing you, I have a plan in my heart to officially announce that you will not inherit the throne. Chenghu, I don't want you to be a target for everyone to attack. They want to fight If you want to seize it, that's their business, you can't go through this muddy water again. As long as I live, I hope you can always be in good health."

Cheng Hu was very moved: "I want to help you, and I hope that the burden on you can be lightened."

"Stay by my side well, you've done me a great favor!" Kangxi's tone was full of sincerity.

Cheng Hu lay on Kangxi's body and said sullenly: "Huang Ama, you really love me so much! I deserve it."

Kangxi was silent, and after a long time, he said a sentence that could not be more light: "Chenghu, there is only so much I can do for you."

At the beginning of March in the 49th year of Kangxi, the imperial decree of Kangxi Jin to all elder brothers was officially announced to the world.The elder brother Chenghu was promoted to Prince Rui and designated as the Iron Hat King.The third elder brother Yinzhi is Prince Cheng, the fourth elder brother Yinzhen is Prince Yong, and the fifth elder brother Yinqi is Prince Heng.The seventh elder brother Yinyou was promoted to be the king of Chunjun, the eighth elder brother Yinhu was promoted to be the king of Lianjun, and the tenth elder brother Yinyu was promoted to be the king of Dunjun.The ninth elder brother Yinzhen, the twelfth elder brother Yinxu, the thirteenth elder brother Yinxiang, and the fourteenth elder brother Yinzhen are all Beizi.