vstars Chapter 366 Develop a Good Habit in 21 Days
Chapter 366 Develop a Good Habit in 21 Days
As the saying goes, one must press on with one's strength, then weaken with each attempt, and exhaust it with each subsequent one. Since Yinzhuo was determined to deal with that brat Hongxu, he naturally wouldn't let him give up halfway.
Despite being someone who loves to sleep in, Yinzhu forced himself to get up at the beginning of the morning in order to better supervise Hongxu and prevent him from slacking off. Even when he was yawning and being carried in a palanquin, he forced himself to run the whole way. Of course, the aftereffects of not eating or sleeping well every day were quite serious. Look, in just over twenty days, the dark circles under Yinzhu's eyes were so prominent that he could have starred in Ju-on without needing to put on makeup.
“Father, do you think I did something terrible in my past life? My eldest brother Hongyu, second brother Hongxi, third brother Hongqing, and fourth brother Honghui are all so honest, obedient, and hardworking. How come I ended up with someone like Hongxu? Look at how I’ve been staying up with him these past few days. My dark circles are almost like a panda’s. Don’t they say it takes twenty-one days to form a good habit? I’ve been getting up early every day for over twenty days now, but I’m still so sleepy every day…”
Compared to Hongxu, a grandson who came later in life, Kangxi definitely cared more about his own son. He already favored Yinzhuo, and seeing the two big dark circles under Yinzhuo's eyes now, his heart ached even more.
"Stop talking nonsense. If you can't get up, then don't force yourself tomorrow. If everything has to be done by the master himself, what are those people you've been raising doing? Here's what I'll do: I'll have someone go to your place and bring Hongxu over in a bit. Starting tomorrow, I'll supervise him. I don't believe that such a little kid can cause any trouble."
Wow, no wonder everyone says that Yinzhi is Kangxi's biological son. Look at what this father did. He was afraid that his grandson would cause trouble for his son, so he simply brought him to live with him and kept a close eye on him. But you know what, Kangxi's daily schedule really does match the schedule that Yinzhi made for Hongxu.
In the past, when Emperor Kangxi was in the palace, the morning court session was scheduled for 5:00 AM, and he usually got up around 3:40 AM. After getting up and getting ready, he would eat something to fill his stomach and it would be time to go to court.
Now that he was in Changchun Garden, although the morning court session had been suspended, Kangxi still maintained his habit of getting up around 3:45 AM every day. After waking up, he would ask Wan Quan to go to the side hall to wake up Hongxu. After the little guy got ready, he would come over and have breakfast with him. The next task would be Liang Jiugong's. Liang Jiugong's task was quite simple. He only needed to follow Hongxu around the perimeter of Changchun Garden and then take him to Wuyizhai. His task would then be considered complete.
Emperor Kangxi's imperial majesty was truly formidable. When Hongxu was in Yinzhuo's hands, he would either whine and fuss every morning, refusing to get out of bed, or he would run around and fall to the ground. But now that he was in his father's hands, the boy was incredibly obedient. If it weren't for the fact that he was practically always under Yinzhuo's nose, he would have obviously thought that he had secretly gone somewhere to replace him with another son.
"Hahahaha~~ Hongxu, you've finally met your match! Weren't you quite the troublemaker in my hands? Why aren't you causing trouble now? Hahahaha~~ What goes around comes around, no one escapes the wrath of heaven..."
Hongxu pouted, his eyes red-rimmed, and stared at his unscrupulous father, who was laughing loudly with his head tilted back, for a long time. Finally, after confirming that his father really only knew how to gloat and wouldn't offer any help, he immediately wilted. Did he not want to cause trouble? Wasn't he just afraid to cause trouble?
"Father, am I still your biological son? Look at how indifferent you are. Did you really pick me up from the roadside? Look at my calluses on my feet. Don't you feel any pity?"
Hongxu is Yinzhuo's only bloodline now. Seeing his little feet, which have been worn down from the initial bloody mess to the current calluses, it would be a lie to say that he doesn't feel sorry for him. But what can be done if he feels sorry? As the saying goes, parents who love their children plan far ahead for them. Now that things have come to this, can we just give up halfway and let him continue to grow wildly?
The idea that a good habit can be formed in 21 days is scientifically based. Although this method didn't work well for Yinzhuo, it was quite effective for Hongxu. After a month or so of persistent effort, he is now completely different from before.
Once his biological clock was established, Hongxu would wake up on time every day around 3:45 AM without anyone having to wake him. After getting ready, he would go to the main hall to pay his respects to his maternal grandfather. Then he would repeat the same routine every day. Several months passed like this until the weather turned completely cold, and only then did he finally get through his hard times.
"What's so great about that? Hongxu, let me tell you, don't think that once you return to the manor, no one will be able to control you. See those guards outside? They were handpicked by your Khan Mafa from among his imperial guards to come back with you and supervise you. And look at those gentlemen over there, they were also specially found for you by your Khan Mafa. Let me tell you, the gentleman with the white beard is notoriously strict. If you dare to slack off, he really will spank you."
Hongxu's eyes are there, not for breathing. With two grown men standing there, he naturally noticed them a long time ago. Fortunately, after these few months of strict discipline, the little guy's mental fortitude has improved a lot. If it were before, Hongxu would definitely have started wiping away tears in this situation.
"Don't worry, Father. I'm not the good-for-nothing I used to be. I'll do my best to complete the tasks that Father and I assign me. Father, look, don't my arms and legs look much stronger than before? Let me tell you, yesterday I tripped and fell down in the cloth warehouse, and my fifth uncle's son, Hongzhi..."
Although the little guy was patting his chest loudly, Yinzhuo really didn't dare to relax. He pulled Hongxu, who was proudly showing off his little arms, to his side and pinched his little face. Yinzhuo then raised his hand and called Dexi over.
"Dexi, you personally escort this little guy back later. Don't forget to tell the Fujin (principal wife) that if this boy dares to cause trouble for her, she mustn't be soft-hearted. If she really can't bear to see his pitiful look, she should just ignore him and not bother him. Also, don't forget to tell my mother that Hongxu is very busy with his studies recently, so she shouldn't bring him to the palace for the time being..."
Although everyone says that all roads lead to Rome, it can't stop Yinzhuo from blocking the way. Who is Hongxu's biggest support? Isn't it his grandmother? But judging from the current situation, his grandmother obviously can't save him either.