HCB Chapter 127 Don’t hit the smiling man
Chapter 127 Don’t hit the smiling man
Yinzhuo didn't rest after returning from Qianqing Palace. After all, there were still two injured men lying on their backs in Yonghe Palace. To make it easier to take care of them, Consort De simply had the two unfortunate brothers, Thirteen and Fourteen, moved together. So, as soon as Yinzhuo arrived at the side hall of Yonghe Palace, he saw Thirteen and Fourteen lying on the bed groaning, as well as Consort De and Lady Zhangjia sitting on the side watching the commotion. Yinzhuo first greeted Consort De and Lady Zhangjia, and then went to Thirteen and Fourteen to find a place to sit down.
"Hey, you two Baturu, you were quite tough in front of the Khan just now, why are you all groaning now? Come on, can one of you explain to me what you were thinking, taking slingshots to Shou Kang Palace to shoot birds' nests?"
Not to mention Yinzhuo was curious about what the two were thinking, Consort De, as the one who orchestrated the trouble of the Fourteenth Prince, was also very curious. After hearing Yinzhuo's question, she couldn't help but look at the two people lying on the bed.
"Yeah, tell me, what were you two thinking? The bird nests in the South Third Palace aren't enough for you two to mess with, why would you want to go to the Shou Kang Palace?"
Thirteen has always been well-behaved. Knowing he had caused trouble, he lowered his head in embarrassment when questioned by his sixth brother. But our Fourteenth Master had quite the spirit of a Liangshan hero.
"Sixth Brother, it's all my fault today. I dragged Thirteenth Brother along to go bird nest hunting with me. We did initially just wander around the area near the South Third Institute, but there aren't many trees there, and even fewer bird nests. I have a very good aim, so I cleared them out quickly. Then we went to the Imperial Garden..."
Good heavens, so you two didn't just go to Shou Kang Palace to steal people's bird nests, but wandered around most of the palace and stole all the bird nests in the palace.
"Then you two deserved the beating you received today. Putting aside the fact that you almost beat up Grandma Huang, you deserved it just for destroying the bird's nest. Did you even consider whether the chicks inside could survive after you destroyed the nest..."
On one side, Yinzhuo channeled the heroine of a Qiong Yao drama, giving the thirteenth and fourteenth sons a lecture that made them feel utterly ashamed. Consort De sat there watching her eldest son discipline his younger son, thoroughly enjoying the spectacle. Not only did she not stop him, but she would also occasionally add insult to injury. In the end, it was Lady Zhangjia who felt sorry for her son and pleaded for the two of them, and only then did this mother and son with their wicked sense of humor let the two little ones go.
Comfortable days always fly by, and in the blink of an eye, it was July. Entering July meant that Yinzhuo's little nephew, Xiao Honghui, who had not yet been named, would be 100 days old. As Yinzhen's legitimate son and the only little prince in the Fourth Prince's mansion, the 100-day celebration was naturally very grand. Apart from the princes who were away on campaign and had not yet returned, everyone who could leave the palace came, including his second uncle, the Crown Prince.
"Fourth Brother, please let me hold my nephew for a moment. I swear I will be careful. If you are worried, you can sit here and hold him. Just for a moment, and then I will give him back to you."
Fourteenth Brother glanced at Yinzuo, who had quickly taken the best spot to view his nephew as soon as Fourth Brother entered with his baby in his arms. He was furious but dared not speak out. After trying several times in secret but failing to get past Ninth Brother, he could only ask for help from the child's father.
"It's no use begging your fourth brother. Do you know how soft a child's body is? It's practically boneless. You're always so clumsy. What if you hurt the child? I won't let you hold him, but I can touch him. Here, this spot is for you. But be gentle."
Yinzhuo himself didn't dare to hold such a small child, so how could he let the Fourteenth Prince try? After all, before leaving the palace, his mother had specifically instructed him to keep an eye on the Fourteenth Prince, this troublemaker, and not to let him touch her precious little grandson. Now that he was allowed to let him see and touch the child, he was already being kind.
The Fourteenth Prince didn't necessarily want to hold his nephew; he would be happy just to touch and look at him. As soon as Yinzhuo made way for him, he ran over immediately. But when he actually saw little Honghui lying on the bed, the Fourteenth Prince was utterly shocked.
“Thirteenth Brother, look how small my nephew is! His face feels so soft. Do you think he can talk yet? I want him to call me Fourteenth Uncle like Hongxi does.”
It was the first time in his life that Fourteenth Prince had encountered such a small child, so he was naturally fascinated. Not content with just looking at him, he turned and pulled Thirteenth Prince over to examine the little baby lying on the bed with him. Although Yinzhen and Yinreng were chatting, they would occasionally glance at the child's movements. Hearing Fourteenth Prince's words, their smiles deepened.
"Fourteen, your request is a bit too much for your little nephew. Hongxi is already three years old, so of course he can call you Uncle Fourteen. But your little nephew is only three months old. If you want him to call you Uncle Fourteen, you'll have to wait until this time next year!"
As Yinreng's first son, Hongxi was naturally doted on by Yinreng. This is why the expression on his face softened when he talked about his son.
Fourteen was a little disappointed when he heard that the little guy on the bed couldn't talk yet, but then he thought that this time next year was only a year away from now, and a year would pass quickly. So he reached out and touched Xiao Honghui's face on the bed and gave him some instructions.
“It’s okay if my little nephew can’t call me Uncle Fourteen yet. I’ll come to see you often in the future, and you’ll be able to call me that once you get to know me.”
A baby only 100 days old is still too young. After Yinzhuo and the others had seen the baby, Yinzhen had the wet nurse who was waiting outside come in and take the baby back to the main courtyard of the Fujin. Once the baby was gone, the 12th, 13th, and 14th babies became restless. Seeing that they were making a fuss, Yinzhen simply asked Su Peisheng to personally take them outside for a walk.
"They're finally gone. Twelve and thirteen were alright, but fourteen was just too much trouble. I really don't know where he gets all that energy every day."
Upon hearing this, Yinzhuo glanced at Yinxi who had spoken. "How dare you say such a thing? When you and your ninth brother were about the same age as the fourteenth brother, weren't you just like him? Not to mention the flowerbeds in the Imperial Garden, how many times have you two ruthlessly forced the flowers to bloom?"
A centenary banquet, a centenary banquet. Since it's a banquet, eating and drinking are naturally indispensable. Thirteen and Fourteen went out for a stroll and came back, and the banquet was about to begin. Today, in addition to the princes, many court officials also came to offer their congratulations. As soon as the banquet started, Yinzhen and Yinreng were busy. People came to toast them one after another. As one of the princes present, Yinzuo was one of the oldest and was favored by Emperor Kangxi. Naturally, he was also among those toasting.
Although Yinzhuo might not have known the person who came to offer a toast, there's a saying that you can't hit a smiling face. So, Yinzhuo couldn't very well refuse someone who came to offer a toast with a smile. After Yinzhen and Yinreng finished dealing with everyone, they found that their sixth son had been drunk under the table.