vstars Chapter 466 Running with the Wind: Freedom is the Direction
Chapter 466 Running with the Wind: Freedom is the Direction
Although the South Third Palace was not far from the Qianqing Palace where Kangxi lived, given Yinzhuo's lazy and unwilling nature, even if the father and son both lived in the palace, they might not see each other for ten days or half a month.
The weather outside was cold, and Yinzhuo would lie down wherever he went. Yinti and Yintang were busy with official duties, and the only people who could come to play with him were Yinreng and the younger generation who were still studying in the Imperial Study.
“Father, look, it’s almost the end of the first month of the lunar calendar. How about we go out for a stroll? I don’t need to go too far, just a short trip around the capital is fine. I’m going crazy from being cooped up in the Qianqing Palace all day…”
Even the saltiest fish, after lying there for too long, will inevitably want to turn over. Even though life in the palace is all about being waited on hand and foot, it doesn't negate the fact that it's a glamorous prison.
Kangxi had become almost immune to Yinzhuo's nagging these past few days. Upon hearing this, he only slightly diverted his attention from the mountain of memorials in front of him, glanced up at Yinzhuo who was leaning against him, humming a book, and then lowered his head to continue reviewing them.
"You're always causing trouble. I think you're just bored. The palace is so big, who dares to stop you from going wherever you want? Forget about going out to play. If you're bored, come and help me review some memorials..."
When Kangxi said not to think about something, the outcome was basically already decided. Although Yinzhu could also sneak out on his own without prior notice, Kangxi was getting older and older, and Yinzhu couldn't bear to make him worry too much. Upon hearing this, he let out a wail and became completely dejected.
"Father, I feel a bit of a headache right now. You can review the memorials yourself. I'm going to take a nap. Don't forget to wake me up when it's time for meals."
Kangxi knew his son's character very well. Seeing that Yinzhu was being unreasonable, he didn't bother with him. He called over Liang Jiugong, who was serving nearby, and asked him to get a pillow and blanket for Yinzhu. Then he let him do as he pleased.
The temperature didn't rise much after the first month of the lunar calendar. Fortunately, Kangxi's busy schedule had finally come to an end. Now that everyone was free, who would stay in the palace? Wasn't Changchun Garden beautiful enough?
Yinzhuo spent most of the year living in Shufengxuan in Changchun Garden. Even when he returned to the capital, there were people dedicated to taking care of it. So moving was quite simple for him. He only needed to have his usual things packed up, moved over, and arranged.
After moving to Changchun Garden, Yinzhuo's life became much more exciting than when he was in the palace. First of all, Shufeng Pavilion was not like Qianqing Palace. This was Yinzhuo's own territory. He could do whatever he wanted on his own property.
Secondly, although he was farther away from his father in terms of distance, and although he was still under Kangxi's watchful eye, at least Yinti and the others came more frequently than before.
"Sixth Brother, you've taken good care of this pot of daffodils. Look how densely the flowers are blooming. My brother's room is in need of a plant lately, so I'll take this daffodil with me when I leave..."
Although Yinzhuo was never stingy, he was puzzled by Yintang's extravagance. Why did this guy earn so much money and not spend it? Was he saving it to have children?
"Little Jiu, have some shame, okay? You're already so rich, is it appropriate for you to keep coming here to beg for money? Come on, let me ask you, is all that money of ours embedded in your kidneys? Otherwise, why would spending a little money make you feel so heartbroken?"
Yin Tang was teased by his sixth brother, but he didn't get angry. Hearing this, he got up with a smile, walked over, picked up the pot of daffodils on the shelf, handed it to the servant next to him, and then turned around and sat down next to Yin Zuo.
"What are you saying, Sixth Brother? If I were to embed all the millions of taels of silver in my storeroom into kidneys, would I have enough kidneys to fit them all? It's not that I'm stingy, it's just that you can't find such high-quality daffodils on the market. Since you saw them at noon, Sixth Brother, how could I just ignore them and let them slip by..."
Well, listen to what Yinzhen is saying. He really inherited his sixth brother's skills. Yinzuo glanced at his troublesome younger brother beside him, who was leisurely drinking tea, and simply closed his eyes to avoid seeing it. Sigh, it's just a pot of flowers. He can just give it to him.
Having gained an advantage, Yin Tang naturally had to act innocent. Seeing that Yin Zuo's eyes were closed but his eyeballs would occasionally twitch, he knew that his sixth brother was not asleep. He reached out across the kang table and tugged at Yin Zuo's clothes. Only after seeing that he opened his eyes did he speak.
"Sixth Brother, get up quickly. Didn't you say the other day that you wanted to go out for a stroll? Since I'm free today, let's have someone call Tenth Brother along, and we can ride horses around the area, how about that?"
"How about that?" "That's great!" Upon hearing Yin Tang's words, Yin Zuo immediately perked up. He called out to De Xi, who was waiting at the door, and asked him to fetch his outdoor clothes so he could change. After putting on his cloak, he pulled Yin Tang and walked outside.
"Sixth Brother, slow down. It's still early. We're not in a hurry. Besides, even if you want to go out, you should send someone to tell Father first. Otherwise, if he can't find you, he'll probably panic..."
The difference between love and not love is really quite big. It should be said that Yinzhuo is already in his thirties, and he is not ignorant of human relationships. Wherever he goes, he is always surrounded by people. Even when he goes out to play, there is nothing to worry about.
But the father couldn't help but overthink things. The thought of his precious son possibly encountering misfortune outside made him very anxious. In addition, since Yinzhuo did have some talent, the father became even more worried.
"No rush, no rush. Ever since we met that Ce Ling, Thirteen, and Fourteen fought with him, I've been kept under Khan's watch and haven't been able to leave the house. Let's sneak out first and then have someone go to Khan's house to inform him. Otherwise, I'm afraid he'll find some excuse and we won't be able to get out."
Every plant and tree in Changchun Garden, every change that occurred, could not escape Kangxi's eyes. How much more so for Yinzhen and Yinzuo, two living people. The moment Yinzuo left the garden, Kangxi summoned him and received a report.
Although Emperor Kangxi was worried that his son might encounter danger while out, he didn't really intend to keep Yinzhi under control. As he always said, "Our family is large and powerful, and we have plenty of capable people under our command. If you're worried, just send more people to accompany him."
Although Yinzhu lived a very carefree life whether in the palace or Changchun Garden, as the saying goes, there's always someone better. Once he left Changchun Garden, Yinzhu felt that the air around him was sweeter.
"Running with the wind, freedom is my direction; chasing the power of thunder and lightning, I fill my heart with the vast ocean; even with a small sail, I can sail far..."