diskusbooks Chapter 505 Why did you chicken out just now?
Chapter 505 Why did you chicken out just now?
Although there was a capable crown prince like Yinzhen in the capital, Kangxi was still the emperor after all, and naturally could not stay away from the capital for long. The New Year had just passed, and it was not even the fifteenth day of the first lunar month yet, when Kangxi began to order people to pack their things and prepare to return home.
For Yinzhuo, the difference between where they lived and where they lived was not significant. In fact, the capital city was more comfortable. If the hot spring palace in the capital city hadn't been under construction yet, they certainly wouldn't have made the long journey here.
The weather was cold in the first month of the lunar calendar, and Yinzhuo was never one to endure hardship. Rather than riding a horse in the cold wind, he clearly preferred to sit comfortably on his father's carriage.
With the Empress Dowager and a host of concubines present, the procession could not proceed quickly. Fortunately, it hadn't snowed much after the New Year, so the roads weren't too slippery. The grand procession traveled for five or six days before finally returning to the capital.
As the saying goes, "The plan for the day is made in the morning, and the plan for the year is made in the spring." The Spring Festival has just passed, which is the busiest time in the imperial court. As soon as Emperor Kangxi returned, he plunged into the pile of government affairs. He was either in court or on his way to court whenever he opened his eyes.
Of course, Yinti and the others weren't much better off. They were all spinning like tops. Just look at how Yinreng, the former crown prince who should have been feared, was assigned tasks. You can imagine how busy the others were.
Of course, even though everyone was extremely busy, this matter had nothing to do with Yinzhuo. As soon as he returned to the capital, he locked himself in his magnificent mansion, shutting the gates and ignoring everything that was happening outside.
"Second brother, if I remember correctly, we haven't seen Xiao Liu much since we came back from Zunhua. What's that kid been up to lately? We haven't seen him around all day."
Yinreng put down the completed file and picked up another one to look at. He was too lazy to answer Yinti's questions.
What has that kid Xiao Liu been busy with lately? What could a rich, idle man like him be busy with? He's obviously busy eating, playing, and enjoying his leisure time. Otherwise, why do you think he hasn't been going to the palace lately?
As a ruthless figure who participated in the struggle for the throne in history, Yinti was naturally not stupid. What Yinreng could understand, he could also understand.
It's true what they say about Yinti and Yinzuo, who are brothers. Yinti is both afraid that his brother is suffering and afraid that his brother is driving a Land Rover. Just thinking about how they are so busy that they don't even have time to drink water, while Yinzuo can live so comfortably, makes Yinti feel like he has a cat's claws in his heart.
"Li Yu, go to Prince Zhao's residence in a little while. When you see your sixth master, tell him that I think the weather is nice today and I'd like to invite him out for a stroll. However, I have some business to attend to at the palace first. Let's meet at the palace gate..."
Yinti wasn't stupid. He knew that if Yinzuo were asked to enter the palace at this time, he would definitely find excuses to refuse. So he simply arranged to meet at the palace gate. It was only a few steps away, and he could personally go and bring him over.
As Yinti had expected, Yinzuo immediately lowered his guard when he heard that his elder brother had chosen the palace gate as the meeting place. After seeing off Li Yu, who had come to report the news, Yinzuo did not linger. He asked Dexi to help him tidy up and then led his men toward the palace gate.
What's that saying again? Right, it's like throwing a meat bun to a dog—it's gone and never comes back. That's exactly the situation for Yinzhuo right now. He had just arrived at the palace gate when he saw Yinti already waiting there. Before he could even go over to greet him, he was stopped by the guards who were already prepared to stand by!
Outnumbered and outgunned, Akshang and his men's resistance was futile, like a mantis trying to stop a chariot. If Yinzhuo still didn't understand that he was trapped like a turtle in a jar, then he was a fool.
"Brother, what's going on here today? If I remember correctly, I haven't offended you recently, have I? What's going on here?"
Yinti took Yinzuo from the guard's hands, looked him up and down, and was relieved to see that he was unharmed.
"Look at what you're saying, Xiao Liu. We haven't seen each other recently, so of course you haven't offended me. The reason I had someone invite you here today is because I really have a request for you."
No, I haven't left the house for seven or eight days. What's wrong? Has the weather changed so much outside? When did asking for favors become so self-righteous?
But now that he was already in their hands, it was too late to say anything. So Yinzhu simply stopped struggling, shrugged, and gave up.
"Alright, then tell me, brother, why did you go to such lengths to trick your younger brother into coming here?"
What Yinqi wanted to ask Yinzuo to do was simple in some ways, but difficult in others. There's a saying: "When the cannons roar, gold flows like water." Right now, the Qing Dynasty and the Dzungar Khanate are locked in fierce fighting, and money is needed everywhere. So Kangxi was thinking of reviewing the Ministry of Revenue's accounts again to see if they could save some money from somewhere.
Yinzhuo's mind is so sharp that he can remember everything he sees, and he's also a master at using abacuses. It would be a waste to leave him idle at this time. Yinti has been tormented by those account books these past few days, and that's why he thought of Yinzhuo.
Yinzhuo was the first to refuse, but before he could say anything, his elder brother blocked his way with a threatening look. It wasn't until Yinti dragged him to the main hall of the Ministry of Revenue and placed an abacus and account books in front of him that Yinzhuo regretted it. Why did he chicken out back then?
With Yinzhuo's addition, the work efficiency has indeed improved a lot. It's just a pity for our Prince Zhao. That guy's face is full of calculations the moment he opens his eyes. He looks like he has no will to live today, and he even has dark circles under his eyes.
Kangxi couldn't possibly be unaware that Yinti had brought Yinzuo over in such a grand manner, but as the saying goes, both are his flesh and blood, and he couldn't show too much favoritism.
Yinzhuo was a very lazy person, so he naturally wouldn't run back and forth every day like Yinti and the others. Anyway, he wasn't without a place to stay in the palace. Wasn't the side hall of Qianqing Palace prepared for him? So he simply had Dexi go back and pack his things and come over, and he stayed there.
Even though Emperor Kangxi was busy, he and his son were both living in the Qianqing Palace, so they would naturally see each other. Emperor Kangxi's eyesight was not bad, and he could not possibly miss Yinzhuo's listless appearance. Sure enough, early this morning, the two of them met on their way to the dining hall.
"Feeling sleepy as soon as you start your shift? No problem, once we get through this period, we'll sleep as much as we want. And think about it from another angle, isn't waking up early good for your physical and mental health? Yes, going to bed late at night is a bit late, but isn't our sleep quality better than before? Look, when you wake up, don't you feel more comfortable all over? Not only that, we can also eat on time every day..."