GBP Chapter 538 Since I've been caught in the rain, I'm going to tear someone else's umbr
Chapter 538 Since I've been caught in the rain, I'm going to tear someone else's umbr
Isn't that the saying? Sharing happiness is worse than enjoying it alone. For Yinzhen and others who have been so busy lately that they wish they had three heads and six arms, Yinzhen's feat of tricking his son is simply a matter of hope.
While Yinqi and his family might lack other things, they certainly didn't lack sons. As Confucius once said, "It is difficult to maintain a pleasant countenance. When there is trouble, the disciples should do the work." Now, it was time for them to fulfill their filial duties.
It must be said that Yinzhuo, this butterfly from another world, was truly powerful. Look at the nine princes in history who fought tooth and nail for the throne under Kangxi's buttocks, all of whom were blown off course by his wings.
It's one thing if they don't want to fight for the throne, but the throne, which was once a highly coveted prize that they fought tooth and nail for, now seems like a hot potato. It's as if whoever gets their hands on it would want to throw it away.
At this time, Emperor Kangxi, who was at the Rehe Summer Palace, was obviously unaware that his grandsons were in deep trouble because of his abdication. They were living a comfortable life.
After completely relinquishing control of state affairs, Emperor Kangxi had all the time to himself. He hadn't had the means before, but now that he had plenty of time, the old man decided to follow his beloved son's example and experience the life of a playboy in the capital.
As the saying goes, a train runs fast because of its locomotive. With Yinzhuo as an example, Kangxi soon experienced a different kind of comfortable life that he had not experienced in the previous decades.
In the past, when he needed to attend court, Emperor Kangxi would usually get up at 4:45 AM. Even when he lived outside the palace, he was used to getting up early and would get up no later than 5:00 AM.
Now, he can sleep until he naturally wakes up. Although the time is similar to when Liang Jiugong used to wake him up, the difference between having an alarm clock and not having one is huge.
If sleeping until you naturally wake up is the key to starting a wonderful day, then a breakfast that perfectly suits your taste is the true salvation of your soul. You should know that in the past, his breakfasts were all done according to the rules, and even if he didn't like them, he had to force himself to eat them.
After breakfast, his day officially began. In the morning, before the sun got too strong, he took his lazy son, Yinzhuo, for a short walk around Ruyi Island, and then had someone bring him a fishing rod to sit by the lake for a while.
After lunch, he would rest for a while and take a nap. After waking up, he would ask Yinreng to come and play chess with him, or he would call his sons to go horseback riding. In short, he had lived for decades, and only recently had he begun to live a truly comfortable life.
If you were to ask Emperor Kangxi what kind of life he used to lead, he would definitely tell you Yinzhuo's famous saying: "Get up earlier than the rooster, sleep later than the dog, and work harder than a donkey." That was his life back then...
Emperor Kangxi was living a life of luxury, practically singing "Today is a good day" every day. Meanwhile, the imperial grandsons in the capital, whom their father had brought here to be treated like slaves, were practically cursing. Seriously, is there any justice in this world? Have you ever seen a father treat his son like a donkey?
"Heavens above, earth below, is there any passing deity who can help me escape this inescapable hell? Brother, I regret it! If I had known it would turn out like this, even if I was beaten to death by my father, I would have clung to Uncle Liu's leg and cried my heart out. Maybe he would have softened and taken me with him. Sigh, it's all tears now. Why doesn't this world sell a pill for regret...?"
Who says otherwise? You say there are so many kinds of medicine in this world, why isn't there a medicine for regret? Hongxi frowned and glanced at Hongqing, who was hugging his leg and crying with snot and tears streaming down her face. He was utterly helpless. What's the use of saying all this now? Do you think your older brother doesn't regret it? I'm so regretful right now.
There's a song that goes something like, "Your life and my life seem so different..." After Hongxi and his group of laborers came along, Yinti and the others' lives immediately improved. Look at these people who used to be so busy they wished they had three heads and six arms, now they even have time to get together, drink tea, and chat.
"Sigh, Hongxi and the others still haven't experienced enough. Look at them, they're already crying and wailing after only a few days. Since they still have time to cry, it means the tasks we assigned them weren't challenging enough. Fourth brother, how about we give them a little more pressure?"
Good grief, I knew this was some deep-seated grudge! If I remember correctly, bro, your son was in this group too, right? What's wrong, are you planning to break up with me...? But then again, they got soaked in the rain, so tearing someone else's umbrella doesn't seem so wrong...
“Big brother is right. Compared to us, Hongqing and his group of kids are living too comfortably. I think it would be better if, starting tomorrow, Hongxu, Hongshi, and Hongzheng stopped going to the study. They're all fifteen or sixteen years old now, it's time for them to go out and gain some experience…”
Well, I knew it! There isn't a single good person among the Aisin Gioro clan. As the saying goes, the sins of the father are visited upon the son. It doesn't make sense that they are working themselves to the bone every day in the capital, while Yinzhuo and Yintang can live a life of luxury.
At this moment, Yinzhuo had no idea that his poor son was paying off his debts. Right now, his son was sitting with Yintang and a group of officials transferred from the Ministry of Works, discussing how to build his mansion in Laizhou Prefecture.
Since the house was to be built by the sea, waterproofing and moisture prevention were of course the top priorities. After some discussion, Yinzhuo finally decided to adopt the plan proposed by the Ministry of Works. Instead of building the house in the way that houses in the north were built, the house would be built using the style of houses in the water towns of Jiangnan, thus combining the styles of the north and the south.
"Then let's do as Master Gu said. The foundation of the house is too high, so we'll first build a stone foundation more than a meter high, and then build a brick and stone structure on top, and then build another one. Xiao Jiu and I are complete novices, so we'll leave everything to you gentlemen. If anything is missing or incomplete, just let us know. In short, I don't need this house to be grand, but it must be comfortable to live in..."
Who is Yinzhuo? He is the de facto head of the Ministry of Works. Although he doesn't usually manage the affairs of the Ministry of Works, no one dares to fool him on this matter. When the people in the Ministry of Works heard Yinzhuo's words, they stood up and bowed to show that they would do their best.
Yinzhuo himself was not short of money, and with Yintang, the Qing Dynasty's version of a God of Wealth, by his side, he spent money like water without feeling any pain.
There's a saying that money can make the devil turn the millstone. Moreover, Yinzhuo not only has money, he also has wealth. With money and power in his hands, he will be successful wherever he goes.