Chapter 1978: Tuanzi (rolling to ask for monthly votes)
Chapter 1979: Tuanzi (rolling and asking for monthly votes)
The moment Kangxi saw Prince Yu, Kangxi stopped in his tracks.
The last time the two brothers met was the Lantern Festival banquet before the Holy Emperor's southern tour.
It had only been two months, and Prince Yu seemed to be a different person.
He looked like he was in his forties before, but now he looks like an old man in his sixties.
Kangxi remembered clearly that when he saw Prince Gong yesterday, he was just thin and in good spirits; however, Prince Yu had no energy at all.
Prince Yu had dark spots on his face, one eyelid was drooped, and the other eye was also cloudy. He was staring blankly at the roof.
Kangxi thought of the local elders he met when he was in the south of the Yangtze River. Only those who live in their 80s would have such an old age.
Hearing someone coming in, Prince Yu didn't look towards the person.
Now is the season of spring, with peaches and plums blooming outside, it’s time to change into a summer hat.
There was a bit of coolness in the room, and the smell in the air was intoxicating. Among the thick medicinal smell, there was also the smell of urine and incense.
Mixed together, people can't help but hold their breath.
Kangxi had anger on his face and looked back at Baotai.
Baotai was frightened.
Now is not the time to train people. Kangxi breathed out, took a few steps forward, and said: "Second brother..."
Prince Yu then turned around, looked at the person carefully, and then struggled: "Your Majesty..."
He could speak without difficulty, but his body was still inconvenient, and he could only half sit up after struggling.
Kangxi stepped forward, pressed his arm, and said: "Second brother, there is no need to get up."
Baotai followed behind, and then he came to his senses. He hurriedly moved the chair to the Kang and respectfully invited Kangxi to take a seat.
Kangxi sat down.
The three princes came forward to greet Prince Yu and stood behind the chair.
Kangxi looked at Prince Yu carefully and saw that his face was clean and his clothes looked neat, and he said, "I'm not worried about my second brother. I asked about him yesterday."
Prince Yu did not dare to lie down, so he motioned to Baotai to help him sit up, saying: "This slave is incompetent, and this slave is unfilial..."
Kangxi comforted him and said: "The disease is gone like a thread, second brother, don't be impatient, just take your time to treat it."
Prince Yu lowered his head and looked at his waist.
I am not afraid when I lie down, but it is annoying to be unable to take care of myself.
Who is not afraid of death?
They say it is better to live than to die, but living like this is also torture for him.
But Baotai was still young and couldn't support his family, so he didn't even dare to die.
When Prince Yu raised his head again, his eyes were red, and he looked at Kangxi and said: "I only have these few evil obstacles under my knees. The big ones are not talented, and the small ones haven't been vaccinated. I don't know if I can stand..."
Kangxi heard these unlucky words and hurriedly stopped him and said: "Because of this, my second brother should take good care of his health and recover as soon as possible."
Prince Yu had a sad look on his face and said: "I am fifty-one..."
It is said that it is past noon on the fiftieth day.
If only that were the case, that would be great.
You know your own body.
Prince Yu knew that his body was rapidly declining.
Not only was his hair white, but his eyebrows were also gray.
He doesn't even dare to look in the mirror now.
Kangxi didn't like hearing this and said: "What do you think my second brother is doing? It's not a big problem. Isn't it already healed? After a few more months of acupuncture, I can't believe it will be healed..."
Prince Yu was born in July of the 10th year of Shunzhi, eight months older than Kangxi.
Thinking of this, Kangxi felt very uncomfortable.
It seems that the barrier between himself and death is slowly decreasing.
Is there really a world of underworld?
When your loved ones die one after another and they are all there, do you have to go too?
Prince Yu also thought of this, knowing that age was also a taboo, so he stopped talking about it, just looked at Baotai, and said to Kangxi: "Baotai is not a talented person and cannot be used for much purpose. From now on, I will have to trouble the emperor to worry about teaching."
Kangxi glanced at Baotai, and then his eyes fell on the Arhat couch under the south window.
These days, Baotai is taking care of his illness.
Looking at Baotai's eyes, which are a little blue and faintly dull, he must not be lazy.
As for the turbid atmosphere in this room...
It is not easy to be picky about the house of a chronically ill person.
Kangxi said to Prince Yu: "The children taught by my second brother are indispensable."
Prince Yu looked behind Kangxi.
Behind them stood the third elder brother, the fourth elder brother and the fifth elder brother.
The third elder brother had a smile on his face, the fourth elder brother frowned, and the fifth elder brother looked worried.
Prince Yu glanced at Baotai again, who was standing on the other side, half a foot away from the three princes.
Among so many princes, only the Eighth Prince was the only one who had good friendships and could help each other.
Prince Yu said: "The emperor's elder brothers have all achieved their own talents. The third elder brother is so talented that all the officials praise him; the fourth elder brother is down-to-earth and diligent, and can handle all the errands assigned by the emperor well; the fifth elder brother is generous and filial, and is a good boy...
…”
Having said this, he paused and said: "The eighth elder brother is not bad, he has a good nature, so there is no need to boast..."
Kangxi thought about the news he had seen before. The eighth prince came to visit Prince Yu almost every ten days.
Compared with other princes, he is indeed a filial nephew. It is reasonable for Prince Yu to praise him here.
"Everyone has his own shortcomings, and he is still far away from becoming a talent..."
Kangxi did not follow Prince Yu's words and praise the eighth prince.
Prince Yu sighed inwardly, showing his shame, and said: "This slave has brought his own fault this time. He is too greedy when thinking about his heir..."
Kangxi said: "Nothing is more important than the second brother's health. Let Baotai and his brothers worry about this inheritance. In next year's general election, I will personally select a few characters for them. The second brother's grandson is indispensable..."
Kangxi read the pulse case and knew that there would be no improvement in Prince Yu's paralysis.
The rest depends on Prince Yu’s own mood.
If you have the determination, you can endure it for ten or eight years.
The two brothers talked and the atmosphere relaxed.
It's just that Prince Yu is a little short of breath because he has been lying down for a long time.
After talking for a while, he became breathless.
Kangxi did not stay long and said: "I brought some honey-made ginseng slices. You can take them in your mouth on weekdays. My second brother remembers to eat them."
"Let the emperor worry..." Prince Yu said with gratitude on his face.
Kangxi waved his hand and said: "Second brother, getting well soon is better than anything else. We can't let Enie and I think about you all the time."
Prince Yu nodded and said: "Save it for me, slave..."
Coming out of Prince Yu's bedroom, Kangxi stopped and looked at Baotai with a cold face.
Baotai lowered his hands with fear.
Kangxi said: "You, Ama Xijie, should open more windows in the house to ventilate the room. Don't use sandalwood to fumigate the house. Use more fresh fruits, which are refreshing..."
At this point, thinking that the season for fresh fruits is out of season due to the lack of harvest, he said: "If there are no fresh fruits, use Western perfume. It smells of flowers and fruits, but the woody fragrance is too dull..."
Baotai listened carefully.
Kangxi gave careful instructions before taking his sons on board.
Because it is an ordinary carriage, the carriage is not big.
After four people sat down, it was full.
When he came, Kangxi was worried about Prince Yu's condition and didn't pay attention. This time, he felt uncomfortable and felt crowded.
He had seen several sons, and he was very dissatisfied with the fifth elder brother who occupied the largest space. He scolded: "How old are you, and you have a big belly? You can't restrain your appetite, what can I safely tell you to do?"
Unable to stand up in the carriage, the fifth elder brother could only hang his head and said: "My son also knows that it is inconvenient to be fat. After the New Year, his appetite has reduced by one bowl..."
But if this person is fat, he will become fat even if he drinks cold water.
Kangxi glared at the fifth elder brother and said: "If you reduce one bowl, how many more bowls should you eat at each meal?"
The fifth elder brother felt a little guilty and whispered: "Three bowls...and a half..."
Kangxi: "..."
This appetite is full.
With this reduced appetite, one meal can last as long as nine brothers for a day!
Kangxi said: "Ask the imperial doctor more, take good care of your health, and don't ruin your body."
The fifth elder brother was busy and responded honestly.
Kangxi looked at the third elder brother again and saw that his clothes were swaying and his eyes were black and blue. He was also unhappy and said: "Baotai is a sick person. He can't sleep well. How come you have black eyes and blue eyes after a good day? You are also rushing to your thirties."
People, you should know the importance of things and don’t indulge in sensuality!”
The third elder brother hurriedly said: "My son is not short of heirs now, and he has already started to cultivate his moral character. He didn't get a good rest yesterday because his concubine was active at night... I gave birth to a little elder brother in the early morning, and I was a little sleepy..."
When making the statement, he hesitated in his heart.
My little brother’s birthday is on the first day of the lunar month, which is only a quarter of an hour before the Longevity Festival.
However, he has always been timid, that is, he gave up the idea even if he thought about it slightly.
When the royal family has an heir, they all receive a jade ultimatum.
If I lied about my background, I would start planning from scratch. I didn't cover it up before, so it would be stupid to change my story now.
Kangxi listened, but did not add to his grandson's joy, but gave the third elder brother a cold look.
This reminds me of the female family members of Chengjun Prince's Palace. There is only one Tian who is expecting a baby.
The third elder brother's waist collapsed immediately.
Since Kangxi had already spoken, he didn't waste any time and looked at his fourth elder brother again.
The fourth elder brother had tanned a lot due to traveling with the retinue, and he looked healthier than when he was in the capital.
Kangxi said: "Now that the Ministry of Finance is not busy, you should take a few days to rest and recuperate your energy. Don't stop cherishing yourself just because you are young."
The fourth elder brother said respectfully: "Well, my son has been taking a break at the second watch these days. He has gone to bed early for several days to calm down..."
Kangxi nodded.
So does he.
When I go out, I don't feel so tired, but when I come back, my whole body is sore and my energy is low.
After returning to the palace for several days, he went to bed early every night and only turned over the signs once, just to talk to Concubine Yi.
Prince Yu's Mansion is close to the Imperial City, and in the time it takes to speak, we are at Qipan Street.
Kangxi asked someone to stop the carriage and asked his sons to get off the carriage, then turned around and went to Donghua Gate.
The three of them stood quietly, watching the carriage leave, and then breathed a sigh of relief.
The third elder brother looked at the fifth elder brother and said: "The descendant of Khan Amma is taking us to visit Uncle Wang. It has nothing to do with me at all. Does the fifth elder brother have to apologize to me?"
The fifth elder brother never wanted to compete with others, so he immediately held up his hands and said: "My brother is wrong, I will apologize to you."
The third elder brother snorted softly and said: "Don't say that in the future, as if I am the culprit."
On weekdays, I give my fifth elder brother free help, but he doesn’t necessarily appreciate it.
The fifth elder brother said honestly: "If you don't tell me any more, the third elder brother is capable, and Khan Ama has nothing but praise for you."
The third elder brother liked to hear this, and his face showed a bit of complacency.
Everyone's performance is watched in the eyes of the royal father.
My hard work has not been in vain.
The eighth prince, on the other hand, only knows how to sneak into the camp, and even Prince Yu helps him speak, but what's the use?
They are all false.
The fourth elder brother was nearby, thinking about the conversation in the carriage just now, looking at the third elder brother, and said: "The third elder brother has a new kid in his house, shall we serve wine at 'Xisan'?"
The third elder brother hurriedly waved his hand and said: "My little elder brother is only eight months old. He was not born at full term. He has to take good care of him in the first few months, so I won't bother everyone..."
With the emperor's orders in front of him, he just hoped that this period of time would pass honestly.
Really speaking, it's been a while since he's had guests and drinks in his house, so he should have withdrawn his membership, which is a pity.
The fifth elder brother knew that each family had to prepare birthday gifts even if they did not serve wine, so he said: "Since the baby is less than a month old, you should tell everyone around so that we don't have to miss the gifts later..."
The third elder brother thought for a while and said, "Tomorrow your third sister-in-law will come to the palace to pay her respects. Just tell everyone then."
In that case, there will be no delay in receiving the gifts, and there will be no need to mobilize troops or crowds.
The brothers all had errands to do, so after chatting for a while, they went to various government offices...