AWB Chapter 151: Not actively eating, there is something wrong with your thinking
Chapter 151: Not actively eating, there is something wrong with your thinking
When there was no opportunity to take a bath, Yinzhu could tolerate being dirty, but now that he was back at the palace, he couldn't stand it for even a minute. He greeted his elder brother and hurriedly rushed to his courtyard. And then... the smelly Prince Zhao bumped into his fragrant fifth brother at the courtyard gate.
Logically, after nearly tripping over the impact, Yinqi's first reaction upon regaining his footing should have been to argue with Yinzuo. However, the first thing he did after regaining his balance was to pinch his nose and take several steps back until he was some distance away from Yinzuo. Only then did he release his finger from pinching his nose, point at Yinzuo, and ask!
"Little Six, didn't we go hunting with your big brother? Where did he take you? Why are you all covered in so much dirt? It's not that I'm disgusted by you, it's just that the smell on you..."
I understand, I get it. Not to mention you, even I myself am now extremely disgusted with myself, which is full of odor. At this moment, Yinzhuo just wanted to go back quickly to wash up and rest, and naturally had no intention of exchanging any more pleasantries with Yinqi.
"I understand. I haven't showered for two days, and I do smell a bit bad. I'll go back and clean myself up first. Fifth Brother, do you have anything important to do later? My eldest brother and I have brought back a lot of game this time, and we're planning to have a barbecue by the lake with the brothers later. Could you please let everyone know for me?"
As the saying goes, if you're not enthusiastic about eating, there's something wrong with your thinking. Not to mention that Yinqi doesn't have anything to do right now, even if he did, given his love for excitement, he would definitely put it off unless it was something important!
"Okay, leave this to me. You go back and tidy yourself up, change your clothes and rest for a while. Anyway, it's still a while before it gets dark, so there's no rush."
In the end, Yinzhuo failed to live up to his elder brother Yinqi's thoughtfulness. It wasn't that he didn't want to rest, but rather that he had just returned to his room, tidied himself up, and hadn't even put on his clothes and stood at attention when his father sent someone to fetch him.
"Dexi, send someone to tell my elder brother that I'm going to Khan's place first, and that he should take the brothers to the lakeside first. I'll go find them after I'm done here."
When Yinzhi arrived at Kangxi's place, it was already getting dark. Although the environment was different, it was still the same familiar scene. Kangxi and Yinreng were sitting on either side of the bed, and it was obvious without looking closely that they were playing chess again.
"Hey, Father, Second Brother, every time I see you two together, you're either playing chess or on your way to play chess. Can't we do something else? Like, talk about life, chat about ideals, or you two can go for a walk. Wouldn't that be better than sitting here playing chess like this?"
Kangxi had been on tenterhooks ever since he saw the black bear that afternoon, worried that Yinzhuo might get hurt while hunting the bear. Now that he had finally seen him, he had no heart for chess. He casually threw the chess pieces he was holding onto the table, got up and walked towards Yinzhuo.
"You can't sit still, so you assume everyone's like you. And what about your older brother? Why did he take you to provoke that blind black bear? Are you hurt?"
Although Yinzhuo said he was unharmed, his father was still worried. He had someone bring a lamp over and carefully examined Yinzhuo, finding that it was indeed as Yinzhuo said. Only then was Kangxi relieved.
"Father, please don't say that in front of my elder brother, or he won't play with me anymore. Did you see the black bear that my elder brother and son sent you? Did you notice anything different about it?"
Yinzhuo never liked beating around the bush when speaking to Kangxi. Since he had already decided to use the black bear to bring up Dai Zi's matter to Kangxi, it was better to do it sooner rather than later.
"Handgun".
Kangxi and Yinreng were both extremely meticulous people. Although neither of them went close to examine the bear closely when it was delivered, they were not blind enough to miss the large hole in the bear's head. They were not unfamiliar with wounds caused by muskets, so they could see it at a glance.
“That’s right, it’s a musket. I’m sure you know, Father. I got a bird gun from someone before, but I never had a chance to test its power. I brought it with me this time because I thought I’d have a chance to go hunting in the forest. I tried it today and found it works quite well. We’re so familiar with each other, so let’s not beat around the bush. The reason I’m mentioning this bird gun to you is because I’m planning to ask you for someone.”
Well, now Yinreng realized just how audacious his sixth brother was. It was obvious who he wanted without even asking. Holding a musket and demanding someone meant he wanted the musket's maker. That man was, after all, personally condemned by Emperor Kangxi as a traitor. Over the years, no one dared to even mention wanting him, let alone come before Kangxi.
Although Emperor Kangxi frowned after hearing Yinzhuo's words, his attitude was still relatively gentle. He walked to his previous seat, sat down, and beckoned Yinzhuo over.
"Yinzuo, do you know why the person you asked me for was rejected by me and exiled to Shengjing?"
Of course I know. You're just biased and afraid of them, right? It's because they're Han Chinese. You're afraid they'll make powerful weapons and overthrow your country. I understand that. See? I told you you have a narrow perspective. Everything is fate. Your Qing Dynasty was eventually blown down by others using these things. If you ask me, it's better to give those good things back to the Han people than to let those foreign devils benefit from them.
Even though he thought that way, Yinzhuo would never dare to say it to Kangxi like that. He was certain that if he dared to say it, his long legs would be worth at least half of what they were today.
"Of course I know. Wasn't it because he was framed by that old foreign devil Ferdinand Verbiest, who accused him of colluding with the enemy? Father, I'm not trying to criticize you, but you're usually so wise and capable. How could you so easily believe that foreign devil's nonsense?"
Kangxi glanced at Yinzhuo, who was clinging to his arm and clearly about to cause a ruckus, and then raised his hand and poked his forehead hard.
"Ho, I really didn't know that I was such a person who couldn't distinguish right from wrong in your eyes. Nan Huairen's false accusation was just a prelude. The reason I did this was entirely because... Yinreng, you come and explain to him why I did it."
Good heavens, did this test come so unexpectedly? Yinreng was sitting on the side watching the show perfectly well, but he never expected Kangxi to pull such a stunt on him. He was taken aback by the question, but fortunately, the other man's strength was undeniable. He was full of genuine knowledge and skills.
"Sixth Brother, there are two main reasons why Father did what he did. First, after Dai Zi finished making the musket, he didn't hand it over to Father immediately, but instead chose to keep it at home. This greatly diminished Father's trust in him. Second, he is, after all, a Han Chinese. You know how powerful firearms are. If they were allowed to develop unchecked, they would be a huge threat to our Eight Banners cavalry. Father is wise and mighty; how could he allow the safety of the country to be in the hands of a Han Chinese..."