mtl008 Chapter 449 I Want to Escape But I Can't
Chapter 449 I Want to Escape But I Can't
Yes, so what did Yinqi do after all the work was assigned to others? Well... all I can say is that no matter what, the eldest brother is still the eldest brother. Look, he's already gone to the recliner where Yinzhuo usually rests and is lying down.
Yinreng and the others were completely helpless against Yinti's blatant cheating. Not to mention that they were still in the Qianqing Palace, they had already lost because he was their elder brother. Oh well, they had to accept their fate and just accept that the capable should do more work.
While Yinreng and his entourage were still struggling with that mountain of memorials, Imperial Physician Wang had already arrived at Kangxi's bedchamber. To put it bluntly, the old man truly didn't want to see the father and son. If emotions could be background music, then the old man's inner melody would definitely be—"I want to escape, but I can't escape..."
"Doctor Wang, you've finally arrived! Father has been coughing for days, especially badly at night. He's been taking medicine for several days without any improvement. Please come and take a good look at him again..."
Physician Wang was led by Yinzhuo to the bedside where Kangxi was lying. Under his earnest gaze, he composed himself before raising his hand to touch Kangxi's wrist. After carefully examining the patient with his eyes closed, he stood up and replied.
"Your Highness need not worry excessively. His Majesty's persistent cough is likely related to his excessive work and lack of rest, in addition to some internal heat. Therefore, I will adjust the prescription. He should drink more water these days and ensure he gets enough rest each day. If there is still no improvement in a few days, I will give His Majesty acupuncture..."
Knowing that Kangxi's illness was not serious, Yinzhuo felt a little relieved. In order to ensure that Kangxi could get enough sleep, Yinzhuo simply acted first and informed Liang Jiugong later. He had Liang Jiugong take people to pack things up, and then dragged Kangxi into the carriage to Changchun Garden.
"Father, please rest assured. With Fourth Brother and the others watching over affairs of the court, there won't be any trouble. There's a saying, 'The earth keeps turning no matter who leaves.' To put it bluntly, you can still take care of things yourself while you're alive, but what if you're gone? This vast empire will perish because of you. Father, we have to accept getting old and let go when it's time. Your son doesn't want to become a fatherless child at such a young age..."
Although it wasn't the first time Liang Jiugong had heard Yinzhuo utter such treasonous words, he was still too terrified to even breathe, no matter how many times he heard it. It has to be said that their lord was indeed brave. Even if what he said was all true, such honest advice was still hard to swallow. His Majesty might not punish his own son, but that didn't mean he wouldn't punish him. If he accidentally hit his head at this moment, he might have to move house.
Unexpectedly, Kangxi was not angry when he heard Yinzhu's treasonous words. He just stared at Yinzhu's face for a long time before sighing softly.
"Alright, Yinzhuo, what you said isn't wrong. The earth will keep turning no matter who's gone. I'm getting old now, and there are many things I should let your fourth brother and the others do..."
Yinzhuo didn't care whether Kangxi had truly come to terms with it or was just saying those things to appease him. He strictly followed the instructions of the imperial physician Wang, keeping an eye on Kangxi, making sure he ate on time, drank plenty of water, rested more, avoided overexertion, and exercised more. Thanks to Kangxi's good health, after a few days of this regimen, although his cough hadn't completely disappeared, it was much milder than before. After the imperial physician Wang came and gave him acupuncture a few more times, at least he was able to get a good night's sleep.
“Father, look, it’s starting to snow outside. Fourth Brother sent someone to say he was coming today, but I don’t know if he’ll be able to make it now.”
Kangxi glanced at Yinzhuo, who had opened the window and was reaching out to catch the falling snowflakes, then beckoned Liang Jiugong to come and pull him back inside, closing the window behind him.
"Nonsense! That window is transparent. If you want to see the snow, just sit there and watch. It's so cold, why are you standing there with the window open and getting chilled? Your fourth brother said he was coming, and he won't go back on his word even if the weather is bad. You just sit here quietly and he'll come in when he arrives."
The windows in Changchun Garden are all made of glass. Yinzhu opened the windows not because he couldn't see outside when they were closed, but so that he could play in the snow. At this moment, Kangxi was holding him back and forbidding him to do so. He didn't make a fuss and obediently followed Liang Jiugong back to sit down next to Kangxi. He then picked up a piece of pastry from the small table in front of him.
"Don't worry, Father. Your son is in good health now. He won't get sick so easily. But you're right, Fourth Brother always keeps his word. If he said he would come, he definitely will. Here's what we'll do: Wan Quan, take some people to the greenhouse and pick some vegetables. Snowy weather goes perfectly with hot pot. Father, how about we have hot pot tonight?"
Having reigned for so many years, Emperor Kangxi had tasted all sorts of delicacies. He never paid much attention to food and drink. Since Yinzhu wanted to eat hot pot, he naturally wouldn't spoil the mood. Just as Yinzhu was enthusiastically ordering the dishes, Yinzhen braved the wind and snow to enter. He took off his hat and cloak and handed them to the eunuch beside him. He then walked up to Emperor Kangxi, bowed, and greeted him.
"It's better to arrive at the right time than to arrive early. I was just discussing with Father about having hot pot for dinner tonight. Fourth Brother, is there anything you'd like to eat? Let us know and the Imperial Kitchen will prepare it."
Since becoming the crown prince, Yinzhen has become increasingly mature in recent years. Today, he was unusually willing to play along with Yinzuo. The two brothers huddled together and whispered for a long time. Finally, they simply asked someone to bring paper and pen and wrote down all the things they wanted to eat. They wrote until the paper was full before stopping and handing the paper to a waiting eunuch so that he could take the things to the imperial kitchen.
"Ah, hot pot is best enjoyed with a large group. The more people scramble to eat, the better the food tastes. When it snows, I must invite my eldest brother and the rest of the family over. We'll set up a big table in my Shufengxuan waterside pavilion, and the broth should be as spicy as possible..."
Because Emperor Kangxi was still coughing, the hot pot broth for tonight was naturally not spicy. However, the broth made with bones by the Imperial Kitchen was very fragrant. After the meal, apart from Emperor Kangxi, who didn't have a good appetite due to illness, both Yinzhuo and Yinzhen were stuffed.
It was impossible to go for a walk outside because of the snow, but fortunately, Qingxi Study was spacious enough that Yinzhuo pulled Yinzhen around the room a few times before he felt comfortable. He was the type who would rather lie down than sit, and seeing Kangxi half-reclined on the couch, he also leaned over and lay down on the other side of the couch, and even then he didn't forget to call out to Yinzhen.
"Fourth Brother, are you still feeling full? This couch has soft cushions, it's very comfortable to lie on. Would you like to come and lie down for a while?"