HCB Chapter 132 Dreams are fine, but delusions are not.
Chapter 132 Dreams are fine, but delusions are not.
To be fair, Yinzhuo was quite ruthless. Kangxi's trip to Yonghe Palace was meant to save him from dire straits, but unexpectedly, the boy turned the tables on him, leaving Yinzhuo with nothing but losses.
After much persistent pestering, Yinzhuo finally managed to get his hands on his father's private treasury. It is said that releasing a tiger back into the mountains will bring endless trouble, and the consequences of letting a mouse into a rice jar are naturally predictable. Kangxi watched as Yinzhuo rubbed his hands together, looking like he was going to empty his father's private treasury, and he was filled with regret.
"You guys come here and move this red coral to my courtyard. After I leave the palace and take up my own residence, I'll put it in the main hall of my residence. Everyone who comes here will have to say it's impressive."
How impressive! This coral tree is nearly twenty inches tall and twenty-two inches wide. Legend has it that coral only grows one inch every thirty years, so you can imagine how long it took for this red coral to grow to this size. The base supporting it is also very valuable. Seeing his precious coral being taken away by Yinzhuo, Kangxi felt a pang in his heart. It took him a long time to calm down before he managed to refrain from ordering someone to drag Yinzhuo out of his private treasury on the spot.
"Hey, this jade ruyi is quite nice. It would be great to take it back and use it as a back scratcher. Here, Dexi, hold it tight so you don't bump or knock it."
Listen to what he's saying! What's wrong with him? Using a priceless jade ruyi as a back scratcher? Kangxi was furious, but he couldn't show it on his face. He had given in to the boy's nagging earlier and agreed to let him choose three things from his private treasury. Even if it hurt his wallet, he had to endure it.
“Oh my, this is a good thing, Zhao Mengfu’s Ode to the Autumn Sounds. Dexi, come here and take this. I’ll send it to my second brother later. Consider it my compensation for stealing his Ode to the Heavenly Horse last time.”
Seeing his beloved work taken away by Yinzhuo, Kangxi could no longer contain himself. He strode into the storeroom, grabbed Yinzhuo by the ear, and dragged him out.
"You sure know how to pick things, kid. Every single one of these items is exactly what your father wants. Now that you've picked them out, get out of here and don't bother me for the next few days. My heart aches every time I see you."
When his father dragged him out of the storeroom by the ear, Yinzhuo wasn't angry at all. After hearing Kangxi's words, he even reached out and patted his father's chest, which was throbbing with pain.
"Alright, your son will take the things and leave right away. Don't worry, Father, your son will definitely not come to you these days and get in your way. When your heart is no longer aching, just send someone to inform your father at the South Third Palace, and your son will come to see you at the Qianqing Palace immediately."
Kangxi, too lazy to look at his shameless behavior, released his hand from holding Yinzhuo's ear, flicked his sleeve, and turned back to the front hall of Qianqing Palace with Liang Jiugong. Yinzhuo rubbed his ear, which had been pinched so hard by Kangxi, and turned around to call for people to carry his things back to the South Third Palace with him.
"Today is a good day, all my wishes will come true; tomorrow will be a good day, I can take whatever I want from the Khan's private treasury..."
Dexi followed behind his master, carrying the things. Judging from the little tune he was humming along the way, he was probably feeling quite pleased with himself. "You can take whatever you want from the Emperor's private treasury, huh?" Master, we can have dreams, but we can't indulge in wishful thinking.
As expected, Yinzhuo kept his word. He said he wouldn't get in Kangxi's way, and for the next half month, even though he was so bored he almost dug out the rat holes in the palace, he didn't take a single step towards his father's side.
At first, Kangxi was still heartbroken about losing those precious treasures, and felt that it was good that Yinzhuo didn't bother him anymore. But as time went on, the heartache subsided, and he felt uneasy. So the old father just openly and tactically forgot his memories.
“Liang Jiugong, what has that brat Yinzhuo been up to lately? Why haven’t I seen him come to Qianqing Palace these days?”
Liang Jiugong, understanding the unspoken meaning, immediately grasped Kangxi's intention upon hearing his words: wasn't he just looking for his son but too embarrassed to ask for help, and wanted Liang Jiugong to provide a stepping stone for him? Well, that was easy to do.
"Oh dear, look at my memory! The Sixth Prince said that if you're not busy, you should send someone to the South Third Palace to inform him, and he'll come to see you immediately. How could I forget such an important thing? Since Your Majesty is free now, I'll go to the South Third Palace to take a look."
When Liang Jiugong arrived, Yinzhuo was with Yintang. Yinzhen was in the courtyard boiling gelatin from pigskin, planning to use it to make jelly later. He was clearly taken aback when he saw Liang Jiugong come in from outside.
“Eunuch Liang, what brings you here today? Is it because Father misses me and sent you to call me over?”
Liang Jiugong was still thinking about how to start the conversation when Yinzhuo's words immediately relieved his predicament.
"Sixth Master, you are indeed exceptionally intelligent. You guessed perfectly. This servant has come here today on His Majesty's orders to invite you to the Qianqing Palace."
Since his father had already offered him the ladder, Yinzhuo naturally took the opportunity to back down. He turned around and gave Yintang and Yinxi a few instructions, telling them to keep an eye on the food in the pot. Then he asked Dexi to go inside and bring out the jelly he had made the day before.
"Eunuch Liang, let's go. We can't keep Father Khan waiting."
When Yinzhu arrived at Qianqing Palace, Kangxi and Yinreng were playing chess on the couch in the flower hall. When they saw Yinzhu enter, they did not stop what they were doing. Yinzhu took the plate of jelly from Liang Jiugong and swayed to sit down next to Kangxi. He picked up a piece of jelly with a small silver fork from the plate and put it in his mouth. Then he picked up another piece and put it to Kangxi's mouth.
"Father, this is jelly that my son made himself. He kept it chilled before we came, so it's nice and refreshing to eat now. Try it and see if it suits your taste!"
With the food offered to him, Kangxi naturally didn't refuse. He took a bite of the jelly from the fork from Yinzhuo's hand, tasted it, and then nodded in satisfaction.
“Not bad, this looks crystal clear and tastes good too. Make some more and send it to your Grandmother. She should like it.”
Yinreng sat opposite Kangxi with a smile on his face, watching him chat with Yinzuo in a gentle tone. He felt a mix of emotions, but just as these emotions arose, a silver fork was suddenly thrust at his lips, instantly dispelling his discomfort.
"Second brother, have a taste too. If you like it, I'll send some over when I've made some. Oh, and let me tell you, I found something good for you in Khan's private treasury the other day. I'll have Dexi send it to you later. I guarantee you'll like it."