AWB Chapter 266 Able to take action, never talk
Chapter 266 Able to take action, never talk
The beginning of the 45th year of Kangxi's reign was a day of mixed fortunes for others, but for Yinzhuo it was definitely a day to be celebrated. Why? Well, for a money-grubber like him, receiving red envelopes on the first day of the Lunar New Year was sure to make him happy.
"Thank you for the gift, Grandmother. Hongxu, hurry up and thank the Ancestor for the reward. Grandmother, you really dote on your grandson the most. Unlike my mother, who has forgotten her son now that she has a grandson. I came to wish her a Happy New Year early today, and not only did she not look at the reward, she even complained that I didn't bring her grandson with me..."
The Empress Dowager looked at Hongxu, who was bowing and thanking her like a little adult, and chuckled as she hugged the little guy and cuddled him for a while before letting go. When she heard Yinzhuo complaining that his mother hadn't given him a purse, she beckoned to the nanny next to her and took another purse from the wooden tray she was holding and put it in Yinzhuo's hand.
"You little rascal, how come you're competing with your son for your mother's attention? Your mother didn't give you a purse because she thinks you're all grown up and have your own family now. Here, take the purse. Grandma loves you. No matter how big you grow, you'll always be Grandma's beloved grandson."
Looking at Yinzhuo clinging to his maternal grandmother's arm, acting coquettishly, Fourteen felt goosebumps rise all over his body. He raised his hand to rub the goosebumps on his arm, and unable to bear watching any longer, he turned his head and moved over to where Yinsi, Yintang, and Yinxi were standing.
"Fourteenth, what's with that expression? Do you think I, your Ninth Brother, am so ugly that you wrinkle up like that the moment you see me?"
Upon hearing Yinzhen's words, the Fourteenth Prince paused involuntarily, rubbing his arms. He looked up at Yinzhen, who was raising an eyebrow at him, and was truly speechless with bitterness. Did he dare say that his expression was because he disliked his Sixth Brother? The answer was naturally no. But similarly, he didn't dare admit to what his Ninth Brother had just said. Disliking his Sixth Brother would definitely not end well, but would disliking his Ninth Brother lead to a better outcome? Heh... the result was the same; it was a sure thing that he wouldn't have a good ending.
"Ninth Brother, what are you saying? Ninth Brother is handsome and extraordinary, how could he be unsightly? I was sparring with Sixth Brother and Fourth Brother in the cloth warehouse yesterday, and they beat me up. My arm has been acting strangely since yesterday..."
Yinzhen stared suspiciously at the fourteenth prince's left arm, which was being held by his right hand, for a long time before finally looking away. When the fourteenth prince saw that his ninth brother didn't seem to care, he breathed a sigh of relief. He thought to himself that it was a close call, and quickly put on a smile, afraid that someone would misunderstand him again.
"Why aren't you staying with your mother? What are you doing here? Aren't you always inseparable from your thirteenth brother? Look, your thirteenth brother is right there. Why don't you go play with him?"
Fourteenth Prince never imagined that he would have such poor interpersonal relationships. It was bad enough that his mother disliked him yesterday, but today he was being disliked by his Ninth Brother. Fourteenth Prince looked at Yinzhen, and couldn't help but feel resentful again. Do you think I'm so willing to join your group? If it weren't for the fact that my elder brother, who is like a father to me, was standing next to Thirteenth Prince, I wouldn't be here to join in the fun...
"Ninth Brother is talking about me too. You weren't staying by Consort Yi's side either, were you? And you clearly know why I don't go to play with Thirteenth Brother, yet you still mock me. Well then, I'll dare to ask you, Ninth Brother, why would you rather stay in this corner than go to Grandmother's place to talk to her? Is it because you don't want to?"
Is there even a question? Of course it's because he's terrified of being nagged. Didn't you see his fifth brother over there? His mother is worth ten Tang Sanzangs, but his fifth brother is worth ten mothers. He's not crazy, so why would he go to him on his own initiative? But obviously, Yinzhen can't tell the truth. That's when the advantages of being someone's older brother become apparent.
"I think you're asking for a beating again, kid. And you're talking about me? You didn't go to Grandmother's place to show your filial piety, isn't it because Sixth Brother is there?"
Of course...yes, the reason why the Fourteenth Prince went to pay his respects to the Empress Dowager and then ran away was because his Sixth Brother was also there. However...the Fourteenth Prince glanced at Yinzhen, who was looking at him smugly, and after a while, he slowly uttered a sentence.
“Ninth Brother is right. The reason I didn’t go to Grandmother’s place is indeed because Sixth Brother is there. But I’m different from you. I don’t go there because I’m afraid Sixth Brother will nag me…”
Hehe, come on, isn't it just about hurting each other? Anyone can do that.
"Yes, your sixth brother won't scold you when he catches you, isn't that because he's more likely to fight than argue with you?"
KO. Yinzhen looked at the Fourteenth Prince, who was speechless because of his words, and his smile became even brighter. Yinsi and Yinzhen had been standing there watching the two of them argue back and forth. Seeing that the Fourteenth Prince's face was turning red and he was about to lose his temper, the two of them really couldn't just stand by and watch the show any longer.
"Alright, alright, Fourteenth Brother, you can't get angry during the New Year. Your Ninth Brother was just teasing you. Come on, let's calm down. Eighth Brother will talk to him for you. Ninth Brother, you're such a grown man, why are you acting like a child? You don't even know how to be considerate of Fourteenth Brother, look how angry you've made him..."
The place where Yinzhi and the others were located was relatively close to the entrance. Although Yinzhi and the Fourteenth Prince had been exchanging barbs, their voices were not very loud. Shou Kang Palace was quite lively today, and their voices were not noticeable among the other noises in the hall. Yinzhi and the Fourteenth Prince were just joking around, and things got heated. With Yinzhi mediating and neither of them wanting to cause trouble for themselves on the first day of the Lunar New Year, the matter was quickly put to rest.
"Hey guys, what brings you to this place? Aren't you afraid of getting cold in this freezing weather? Fourteen, what's wrong with you? Your face is so red, are you already freezing...?"
Fourteenth Prince glanced at Yinzuo, the culprit who had caused all that, snorted, and turned his head away, clearly not wanting to pay attention to his sixth brother. Yinzuo was taken aback by his action and looked at Yinsi, Yintang, and Yin'e beside him with a puzzled expression, seeking an answer.
The three of them had no idea what had gotten into the Fourteenth Prince this time. When they saw Yinzhi looking over, their first reaction was to shake their heads vigorously. Yinzhi's words were absolutely true. Yinzhi always preferred to take action rather than argue with the Fourteenth Prince. Seeing that he couldn't get an answer from Yinzhi, Yinzhi, and Yinzhi, he walked directly up to the Fourteenth Prince, grabbed his ear, and pulled him in front of him.
"Fourteenth Prince, you'd better come up with a reasonable excuse for what you just did, otherwise even a celestial being couldn't save you today. Yinzhi, Yintang, Yin'e, I'm giving you three a chance too. There's a reward for reporting. Those who provide clues will be exempt from joint punishment, while those who conceal information will be..."