vstars Chapter 139 Threat, This is a Naked Threat
Chapter 139 Threat, This is a Naked Threat
Yinti and Yinzhi felt aggrieved, and Yinzuo also felt wronged. "Why don't you go and argue with your father if you feel wronged? What's the use of coming to me? Do you think I can conjure up a new palace for you out of thin air?"
However, Yinzhuo also knew that as a beneficiary of the existing system, he had no right to complain to the two of them. So he simply went all out and directly showed off his father's skills.
"Dexi, we can't stay at Shufengxuan anymore. Go and pack some daily necessities for me and send them to Qingxi Study in a bit. From today onwards, I'll be moving to my father's place."
Dexi was clearly stunned by his master's outrageous move, and it took him a while to realize what his master had said.
"My lord, did I hear you right? You mean you're moving to His Majesty's Qingxi Study? What am I supposed to do then?"
As Kangxi's place for rest and work, Qingxi Study was not a place for unauthorized people to enter easily, so Yinzhuo never intended to bring Dexi there in the first place!
"Of course you're staying to look after the house. Chunxiang and Xiahe didn't come with me this time. With me gone, our Shufeng Pavilion will all depend on you. Don't worry, I'll remember all your contributions. When we leave the palace and establish our own residence..."
Having served Yinzhuo for so many years, Dexi was well-versed in his brainwashing techniques. Seeing that his master was about to offer him another empty promise, he quickly backed down, indicating that he would not accept it. But would Yinzhuo allow him to refuse such a promise? Obviously not. Yinzhuo waved his sleeves and left without a trace, leaving Dexi with no choice but to grit his teeth and accept the blame his master had thrown at him.
When Yinzhu arrived at Qingxi Study, Emperor Kangxi had just finished receiving ministers who came to report on matters and had just sat down in the flower hall when he saw Yinzhu walk in from outside.
"Oh, isn't this our Prince Zhao? What brings you here today? How have you been getting along with your elder brother and third brother these past few days?"
Good grief, so you know what I've been through these past few days? Were you sitting here watching the show on purpose? On purpose? Or on purpose?
“Father, I’ve been getting along so well with my eldest and third brothers lately, our relationship is just too good. So, in order to prevent my brotherly bond with my eldest and third brothers from surpassing our father-son bond, I’ve decided to move into your Qingxi Study starting today. Eunuch Liang, my son Dexi will be bringing over some of my usual things in a little while. I’ll need to trouble you to find someone to help me carry them in.”
Kangxi clearly didn't expect Yinzhuo to pull such a stunt on him, but Yinzhuo was a man who had weathered many storms, and he recovered quickly after a moment of surprise.
"Ha, you speak so grandly, but you were forced to flee to me by your eldest and third brothers. Fine, if you want to hide away and have some peace and quiet here, that's fine too. My eyes have been a little uncomfortable these past few days. Starting tomorrow, you will come with me to the study, and those memorials of greeting will be yours."
Upon hearing this, Yinzhuo looked at his father in disbelief. "Wait, what happened to your supposed sensitive and suspicious nature? What happened to your promise not to tolerate your son interfering in your affairs? How can you trust me so much? Even a memorial to pay respects is still a memorial, isn't it?"
"Father, you still have something to say? Who is it that made me like this? You have no idea how much hatred that royal mansion you bestowed upon me has brought me. Not to mention my eldest brother and third brother, even my second brother, the Crown Prince, is almost envious. If it weren't for his status as the Crown Prince, he might be here making sarcastic remarks about me right now. Now I can't go home, so you have to take me in. But let's make this clear first: I'm definitely staying here, but I won't approve your memorials."
Kangxi had long known that Yinzhuo's skin was as thick as a city wall, and he was naturally used to Yinzhuo's blatant cheating. Upon hearing this, he stretched out his finger and poked Yinzhuo's forehead hard.
"Fine, if you don't want to approve the memorial, then don't. You can stay here as you please, but we have to make this clear first: if your eldest brother or third brother comes after you to my Qingxi Study, don't expect me to come to your rescue."
Threat, this is definitely a threat! If his older brother and third brother had this kind of guts, they would have already come to Qingxi Bookstore to confront you. Why would they need to come to my place every day to torment me?
But as the saying goes, when you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your head. Even though Yinzhu knew that his father's words were a blatant threat, he could only grit his teeth and admit defeat in the end. After all, his father really had the power to make that threat a reality.
"Hmph, my son is very angry now, so he's decided to sneak into your private treasury tonight. Last time, my eldest brother said he liked something... right, it's that birch bark bow with its wooden pattern. I remember clearly what my third brother likes, the 'A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains' painting. I'll steal those two things and give them to them, then they definitely won't chase me anymore..."
Kangxi didn't even bother to glance at Yinzhuo anymore. He slapped Yinzhuo on the forehead, got up, and walked towards the couch in the flower hall's rest area. Yinzhuo thought that if Kangxi heard about his plan to steal his private treasury, he would at least scold him if he didn't fly into a rage. As long as Kangxi responded, he could use the opportunity to make a scene. But to his surprise, Kangxi ignored him and turned to leave. Seeing that his plan had failed, Yinzhuo's expression changed, and he started acting for his father again.
"Father, are you looking down on your son? Well, you're right, your private vault is full of treasures, it must be heavily guarded. Your son was really dreaming..."
Although he knew that Yinzhuo was probably just putting on an act, Kangxi still felt a pang of unease seeing the disappointed and heartbroken look on his face. Alas, what could he do? He was a kind father. His son was so dejected and self-deprecating; how could he be so heartless and stingy with such a small thing?
"Look at you, so pathetic. You're making yourself miserable over such a small thing. Alright, it's just a birch bark bow. If your eldest brother wants it, just give it to him. But I can't give him the 'A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains' painting that your third brother likes. I have a painting of auspicious cranes by Emperor Huizong of Song. You can give that to him instead."
Upon hearing his father's words, Yinzhuo's inner demons immediately rose again. His dejected expression vanished, replaced by a smile. He quickly walked to the couch where Kangxi was sitting and extended his palm towards Kangxi.
"Father, bring me the key! It's still early. Even if I have to make another trip to the Forbidden City, I can still make it back in time to have dinner with you."
When Kangxi saw that Yinzhu had changed his demeanor in the blink of an eye, he knew that he had been tricked by the boy again. He glared at Yinzhu in annoyance and slapped his outstretched hand.
"You scoundrel, you're lying to me again! If I gave you the key, you'd probably stay up all night and take everything I have. Get to the study right now. Liang Jiugong, you go with him and give him that pile of greetings to him. He's not allowed to eat until he finishes reviewing them today."