Rebirth: I'm a Daddy's Darling in the Qing Dynasty

Chapter 517 Father, starting tomorrow, I won't be coming here anymore.

Perhaps it was because the weather outside was too hot, or perhaps Yinzhen's warning had an effect, but in any case, after the whole fish banquet, Yinzuo behaved himself for a while.

When Kangxi and his entourage arrived, it was already July. Now, after all this commotion, it was almost the end of August. Since Kangxi had come to Rehe, in addition to escaping the summer heat, it was also essential for him to meet with the princes and nobles of the various Mongol tribes.

The name Khorchin has countless connections with the Qing Dynasty. Not to mention Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang and Empress Dowager, who were from Khorchin, even Yinzhuo's wife was from this tribe.

As the Empress Dowager's maternal relatives, the Khorchin tribe was naturally at the top of Kangxi's list of those to be received. As a son-in-law of a Mongol woman, Yinzhuo had been accompanied by Kangxi for the past few days, meeting with the Mongol princes who came to pay their respects.

Yinzhuo was usually the type to lie down rather than sit. At first, it was alright. Even though he found the monotonous reception work a bit boring, he managed to persevere. But after several days of this and still not seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, our Prince Zhao gave up.

“Father, starting tomorrow, your son won’t be coming to see you anymore. I can’t take it anymore. I have to get up before dawn and stay up until dark every day. Eldest brother, second brother, fourth brother, fifth brother… whichever one you like, please have him keep you company…”

Kangxi was not at all surprised by Yinzhuo's obvious attempt to shirk responsibility. After all, in his opinion, it was already quite remarkable that this guy had persisted for so many days before coming to make trouble for him.

"If you don't want to come, then don't. But we need to make this clear first: you can choose not to come to my place, but you can't go outside the estate. There's been a lot of traffic outside lately, with all sorts of people mixed in, and there's bound to be some trying to take advantage of the situation..."

Now, as long as he can rest, Yinzhuo will comply with any request Kangxi makes. But as the saying goes, one knows one's own child's character. Kangxi did not believe that Yinzhuo would be so obedient. After much deliberation, he finally decided to send Yinzhen and Yintang over to keep an eye on this guy.

You ask if Emperor Kangxi wasn't afraid that putting these three troublemakers together would lead to them being outwardly compliant but inwardly defiant and causing trouble? He was afraid, but what could he do? Wasn't this exactly the time when he needed capable people?

Although Yinzhen could keep Yinzuo in check, he was the Crown Prince, and he couldn't be absent from occasions like receiving the various Mongol tribes. Yinti could also keep Yinzuo in check, but he was in charge of the defenses inside and outside the manor. He was so busy that he was practically growing three heads and six arms. He didn't have time to take care of Yinzuo.

Yinreng and Yinqi weren't idle either. In short, the only people who were relatively free now were Yintang and Yinqi. So now, whether they could do it or not, they had to step up.

"Sixth Brother, are you sure we want to sneak out like this? Father said we're not allowed to go out and wander around lately, what if..."

Sure enough, nothing good ever comes of these three cobblers getting together. Yinzhuo, Yintang, and Yin'e, these three didn't disappoint. After being well-behaved for a few days, they couldn't sit still anymore.

In recent years, due to the arrival of various Mongol tribes, Rehe City has become more lively than ever before. It is said that Rehe City is packed with people day and night, and many shops have switched to operating all night in order to earn more money.

"What are you afraid of? We have so many people with us. Are they just for show? Alright, stop worrying. Let's go and come back quickly. Maybe when we get back, Khan will still be busy and won't even know we sneaked out."

To be fair, everyone harbors a sense of wishful thinking. After Yinzhuo said that, Yintang and Yin'e stopped worrying about it. The brothers gathered their men, rode out of the manor, and left.

The city of Rehe is indeed bustling with activity these days. Although it can't compare to the prosperity of the capital, it has the advantage that Yinzhi hasn't been here much, so it's quite interesting to stroll around.

Neither Yinzhuo nor Yintang were short of money. If they took a fancy to something, they would simply wave their hands and buy it. The group was generous, had an extraordinary demeanor and attire, and were accompanied by many guards and servants. Anyone with eyes could see that they were people they couldn't afford to offend, and people would avoid them from afar.

Yinzhuo and his entourage strolled around the streets for a while, but soon lost interest. They went into a teahouse for some tea, then had someone bring their horses over. The surrounding area was chaotic and there wasn't much to see; it would be much more enjoyable to go outside the city and ride horses.

There's a saying that goes, "Once you do it, you'll do it again." After sneaking out a few times without being discovered, the three brothers, Yinzhuo, Yintang, and Yin'e, gradually became bolder. But as the saying goes, "He who walks by the river will eventually get his shoes wet."

Early that morning, Yinzhuo was woken up by Yinxi and Yintang, who excitedly told him that the people they had sent out had returned and that they had found a beautiful place with clear waters and lush mountains.

Since it's such a good place, why not go and take a look? After having someone pack their things quickly, the three brothers set off with their men.

Yinzhen, Yintang really didn't lie to Yinzuo. The place the guards found was perfect in every way except for being a bit remote. There was a babbling brook, shady trees, and a small waterfall of moderate height a little further away. The brook flowed from there.

Yinzhuo, Yintang, and Yin'e were all pampered and spoiled from a young age. Putting aside other aspects, they certainly lived up to the saying that they were good at eating and having fun. When the brothers went out to play, they were always well prepared. Look, they even brought a chef with them.

Although it's the same food, eating indoors and eating outdoors in the mountains are two completely different experiences, and the imperial chef's skills are, of course, beyond question.

After eating and drinking their fill, Yinzhuo, as expected, started to feel sleepy again. Although Yintang and Yinyi didn't feel sleepy, seeing Yinzhuo sleeping so soundly, they gradually felt a bit tired as well.

"Sigh, Fourth Brother was right after all. Our Sixth Brother is so carefree. No matter what, he can still eat and drink as usual. Look, he can sleep well even in this desolate wilderness. Ninth Brother, do you want to lie down and take a nap too?"

Upon hearing this, Yinzhi glanced at his sixth brother, who was already fast asleep and snoring softly in the rocking chair, then beckoned to a guard beside him to fetch a thin blanket from the tent for Yinzhi to cover him with before turning to look at Yinzhi beside him.

"Sixth Brother, I'll be keeping watch over things here. Tenth Brother, if you feel sleepy, go lie down in the tent and take a nap. Sixth Brother will probably need to sleep for a while."