HCB Chapter 498 If you want it, you two can argue about it.
Chapter 498 If you want it, you two can argue about it.
Although Yinzhuo's words always carried weight with Wan Quan and the others who served Kangxi, what he wanted was wine. Even if Wan Quan had a thousand lives, he wouldn't dare give that to Yinzhuo.
"Oh, my little darling, it's not that this servant didn't want to get you the wine, but His Majesty has already said that anyone who dares to let you touch this thing will be severely punished. Look, His Majesty is still sitting over there."
Wan Quan's words made his meaning very clear: it's impossible for me to get you wine, but I've also told you that His Majesty is sitting right there. If you want wine, you two can go and argue with him.
Yinzhuo was never afraid of Kangxi. Even if it was something his father had explicitly forbidden, he could ask for it without any pressure and with a clear conscience. Upon hearing Wan Quan's words, he got up and walked towards Kangxi without any hesitation.
“Father, look at this beautiful day, isn’t it a bit of a shame not to have some fine wine with us? Thanks to my son, my elder brother and his family haven’t touched alcohol in recent years, whenever I’m around. How about we have someone bring them a couple of jugs today? I promise you, I absolutely won’t touch it…”
Although Kangxi was skeptical of what Yinzhi said, he had to admit that there was nothing wrong with it; Yinzhi and his family had suffered a lot over the years.
It can only be said that the incident where Yinzhuo almost got himself drunk to death while drinking with Yinti terrified Kangxi. Since he couldn't control Yinzhuo, he had to take a drastic measure and prevent alcohol from appearing in front of the boy, which would solve the problem to the greatest extent possible.
Although Emperor Kangxi did not want Yinzhuo to drink alcohol, he also did not want to spoil everyone's fun. After a moment's thought, he came up with a solution that would satisfy both sides.
"Liang Jiugong, go and fetch a chair. If you want your elder brother and the others to have wine, that's easy. You don't need to go back to sit down for a while. Just stay by my side. With me watching over you, they will naturally be able to drink."
Well, Yinzhuo finally understood. So it's about sacrificing me to benefit everyone else. Well, that's not impossible. After all, what difference does it make if we're just sitting there eating?
Emperor Kangxi arranged for Yinzhuo to sit between him and Consort De, with his father on one side and his mother on the other. You have to admit, this was a completely new experience.
In the past, even when Emperor Kangxi dined at Yonghe Palace, Yinzhuo would usually sit on either side of him with Consort De. But today, it seems that this doting father is actually becoming a mama's boy.
As the saying goes, ideals are lofty, but reality is harsh. Yinzhuo's idea was not bad, but unfortunately his mother was not cooperative. Compared to Kangxi's overwhelming fatherly love, Consort De's motherly love was obviously not so powerful.
"Mother, the tripe you have over there looks pretty good. Could you pick some up for me and put it in the pot to cook?"
Good heavens, you're actually ordering me around now, aren't you? Consort De turned her head and glanced at Yinzhuo, who was already looking up at her with his face upturned, waiting for food. She raised her hand and flicked his forehead with her finger, then said in an annoyed tone.
"Hey, you little rascal, let me ask you, how old are you this year? What are your long arms for? That thing is right there, if you want to eat it, can't you just go and get it yourself?"
This was clearly an overstepping of the bounds, something Yinzhuo had often done to Kangxi. His father always indulged him, and would always go along with him on such harmless matters. The usually invincible Prince Zhao obviously didn't expect that this wouldn't work with his mother.
"Fine, I'll serve myself then. Humph~ As expected, I'm no match for your youngest son in Mother's heart. I clearly saw Mother serving food to Fourteenth Prince before. Once the little one is born, the older one is forgotten. That saying is absolutely true. It's alright, Mother, you can still feel sorry for Fourteenth Prince. I still have Fourth Brother. It's very warm for the two of us to hug each other..."
Look, he's really putting on an act. Although he knew that Yinzhu's pitiful look was an act, he couldn't help but feel sorry for him. Seeing Yinzhu's disappointed expression, he quickly picked up his chopsticks, took some tripe, and put it into the pot.
"Alright, we're eating right now, why are you bringing up the child? You just want some tripe, right? Your mother won't help you, but your father will. Liang Jiugong, go to the back and ask if they have any low-alcohol fruit wine. If they do, have someone send a pot over to your sixth master."
Well, it has to be said that Kangxi really went all out to make his son happy. Yinzhuo originally just wanted to pretend to amuse his mother, but he never expected such an unexpected surprise. He was stunned for a moment before he reacted, and then happily hugged Kangxi's arm.
"Father, we are truly the best of friends. You really know your son best. Come, Father, what would you like to eat? I'll get it for you..."
Although this was indeed her own son, looking at Yinzhuo's smug and provocative eyes, if this happened in public, Consort De would definitely grab a feather duster and give him a good beating. What, just because he has his father's affection, he thinks he's so great...
As it turned out, it was true. Having a father who dotes on you is quite remarkable. Yinzhuo received such high treatment at this meal that he hardly had to lift a finger. Not only did Liang Jiugong help serve the food, but even Kangxi would occasionally put a few of his favorite foods on his plate. Yinzhuo only needed to do one thing: eat.
After drinking a pot of low-alcohol fruit wine, the Sixth Prince, who couldn't hold his liquor, naturally got drunk as expected. Fortunately, he wasn't too drunk this time. Apart from walking a little unsteadily, he seemed quite normal.
Although the area around Merlin was brightly lit by candlelight, it was still the dead of winter, and even sitting inside the tent was not as warm as being indoors.
After a hearty meal, Kangxi and his entourage did not linger. They drank some tea, chatted for a while, and then went back to rest.
When Yinzhuo was being carried out of the tent by Yinti like a little chick, he was relatively well-behaved. But as soon as he was out of the tent and the wind blew, he immediately perked up.
"Brother, let go of me. I'm fine. I don't need you to help me. If you have the time, why don't you go up ahead and straighten the road for me? I don't know what's wrong with this road today. I feel a bit unsteady when I walk on it."
Well, Yinti has certainly seen something new today. We always say that the phrase "stubborn to the end" is tailor-made for you. I must say, you're really confident. You insist that there's something wrong with the ground and don't even doubt that you're drunk.
"Straighten the road? I don't have the ability to do that. Let me tell you, I've been drinking today. If you don't listen and struggle, I might lose my balance and you'll fall to the ground..."