Chapter 117 – Qing Transmigration Tale (26)
Si Ye’s eyes held some pride. Among the next generation, Hong Hui was definitely among the top.
He smiled and said, “This child got ill once, and then got afraid. He would put more attention onto anything that will strengthen his body. His eniang will not indulge him in this. However, Hong Yun is not as good. He is not diligent, and I do not bear to scold him. Right now, if he does not need someone to lead his horse and he can ride on his own, I will be content.”
Fifth Prince and Seventh Prince strongly agreed with this.
“Each time Hong Sheng returns, I will ask him about his homework. He is able to memorize the books, but he is not willing to work on his riding and shooting.” Fifth Prince shook his head. “If some skin get worn on his legs, it is such a major matter. His eniang will cry and shout at me like he was greatly wronged. Us brothers, when we were this age, was on horseback half the day.Who has not suffered like this?”
Si Ye thought, who let us encounter a vicious a-ma?
Seventh Prince said, “We still trust the teachers of the imperial study. Their education will not be bad. Anyone who recites a hundred and twenty times will mostly be able to memorize. I have been worried about my son putting more work into riding and shooting.” From young, his leg was not good, but he had not slacked off. He still rode and shot. It was harder for him than others. Each night, he hid under the blankets and wiped his tears. He managed to make it through. But now, when it was his child’s turn, he did not bear it. If his child’s eyes turned red, his heart immediately softened, and he could not hold his resolve.
Si Ye saw several people looking at him and he chuckled. All of you are kind fathers, but he seemed to be the vicious stepfather. He helplessly said, “If I truly had such a way, I will not indulge my second son like that.”
This was right.
They studied their sons together, and Eighth Prince could only laugh.
Their sons were able to ride and shoot. Where was my son? He could not help but look at his nephews.
When the boys got together, could they not get up to mischief?
One boy was adding wine to the wine pot. They were children, people did not dare to give them true wine. They were just drinking rice wine, not intoxicating at all. But he was adding in the strong wine the adults were drinking. If they got drunk, whose fault would it be?
Right, this boy seemed to be Fourth Brother’s Hong Yun. He looked very bashful. How could he be so cunning?
He poured a cup of the added wine for Hong Xi. He poured the original rice wine for Hong Hui.
Hong Xi and Hong Hui were playing dice. The one who lost had to drink. He had observed Hong Hui for a while. Several times, Hong Hui did not show his dice, and admitted defeat. Clearly, he was letting Hong Xi win. But Hong Yun did not know it. He may have seen Hong Hui lose several times and would have to be punished, so he secretly added to the wine. You drink less, I will give you strong wine. My brother drinks more, so he drink rice wine. So devious!
He was just silently doing this. Other than Hong Hui who had gave him an extra look, no one paid attention.
Fourth Brother had raised the two sons well. It was rare that the two were di and shu but were in harmony without any hostility. This was even more rare.
In this aspect, his princess consort was a bit less compared to Fourth Sister-in-law.
“What are you talking about over there?” Kangxi suddenly asked.
Third Prince hurriedly stood up and said, “Without raising children, one does not know the favor from the parent. Right now, this son’s sons have grown up. And sons must worry for our sons. We were talking of these boys. They all pick the easy and avoid the difficult, they do not know to work hard.”
Kangxi smiled and said, “Do not speak of the children. Back when you were young, which of you did not do embarrassing things? Three, the first day you got on the horse, you were so afraid you cried. Four, you were stubborn, but you were so stiff on the horse you could not get off. Five was riding for two years, but you still needed people to carry you on and off the horse. Have you not all gotten better now? Do not just shout and hit your children at home. Zhen has never shouted and hit you for this. In order for Three not to cry when riding, Zhen even rewarded him a jade colt. Four, you shouted and cried to get a lion dog to raise. You have to be more patient with the children.”
The brothers did not feel well at such words. Back when they were young, Khan A-ma had been very patient with them. So many sons, but even as busy as he was, he would look over their work each day. How many other a-ma were not able to do this? Even now, when the children returned home, it was very good if they could use an hour to ask them about their work.The man in front of them had the world but was still more responsible than them as a-ma.
Kangxi felt it unbelievable when he thought about it now.
From young, he did not have an a-ma. He did not have an a-ma to manage and teach him. When he had sons, he wanted to give his sons all that he wanted and did not have. No one knew how afraid he had been when he was in his teens and on the throne, looking down at his subjects. He was frequently afraid, and thought if his Khan A-ma was there, there was someone to shelter him. However, there was no one to support the sky over him. It was something he lacked forever in his life, that no one could make up for.
He did not have, so he hoped that his sons would have. To his sons, he truly did his best to teach them.
He had thought when his fierce sons all grew up, they would fight together on the battlefield. The brothers would work together to create an empire for ten thousand years.
In reality, his teaching had succeeded. His sons were fierce, like wolves and tigers, but it was hard to predict people’s hearts.
The crown prince felt the worst here. Khan A-ma had raised him hand by hand, and the other knew all the bits very well.
Over on this side, the brothers did not know how to respond when an argument started down there.
The imperial grandsons and the sons and grandsons of the Mongolian princes had started to fight.
It was funny to speak of. These Mongolian princes came to see Kangxi back. They reluctantly saw him all the way to the capital, and then would leave with great rewards. Their descendants had to show their faces in front of Kangxi.
They were all half-grown children. Someone was wanting to challenge Hong Xi.
This child was twelve or thirteen, but very strong and large. He immediately asked for an edict to compete with the imperial grandsons. The first person he pointed at was Hong Xi.
Hong Xi was the crown prince’s eldest son. He had special meaning to a degree.
It was like the emperor taking to the battlefield in person. He could only win, not lose.
The children fighting a bit was not of great importance. But people of the world gave special meaning to some ordinary matters. That was not good.
Kangxi chuckled and said, “A fight, it is very good.” Then he looked at Hong Xi and asked, “Hong Xi, what do you think?”
Hong Xi looked at the crown prince. The crown prince frowned slightly. In reality, this was not a serious matter, but Hong Xi had a strong self-esteem. In the imperial study, the masters were biased. Just because he occasionally lost to Hong Yu in riding, the two had some conflicts. If he lost in front of so many people, it would be a great blow to this child. That child was of a figure that the two did not appear to be on the same level.
As an a-ma, what could he say?
That child suddenly said, “It can be Hong Xi or Hong Yu.”
Commandery Prince Zhi looked at Hong Yu. How could Hong Yu respond now? Putting him on the same level as Hong Xi was very ignorant to start with. Even if he consented, he could not agree now. Regardless of how displeased he felt now, he could not jump ahead of Hong Xi. It was the basic attitude needed in public. However, if he did not consent, he would appear weak.
“Bayan, you look down on me.” Hong Hui appeared from behind Hong Yu. He knew that Hong Xi and Hong Yu were both stuck. However, the face of the Qing could not be lost. He was the only one left after the two. If he did not come out, this situation could not be resolved.
Si Ye suddenly looked up, a hint of pride flashing through his eyes, and then a hint of worry.
Yes! Hong Hui came out at the perfect time. He resolved the awkwardness and the problem.
If Hong Hui consented, regardless of who won or lost, it was fine.
A hint of surprise flashed through Kangxi’s eyes. He saw clearly. The child had not gotten a hint from Four. Four was even surprised as well. He smiled and said, “It is Four’s Hong Hui. He wants Hong Xi and Hong Yu. You are still young, why have you come out?”
Hong Hui came out and glanced at Bayan, saying, “Khan-mafa, my older brothers have skill above this grandson, but this grandson thinks that this grandson is not any less. But why does he look down on this grandson and only challenges the older brothers? Right now, this grandson wants to challenge him. If he cannot even win against this grandson, he has no need to fight the two older brothers.”
“You do not agree.” Kangxi laughed. This child was skilled in speaking, and managed to take care of all sides. “Good! You challenge first. If you win, you will be rewarded. If you lose, you will be punished.”
Hong Hui kowtowed and said, “This grandson is lacking a good horse whip. This grandson will first thank Khan-mafa for the reward.”
Si Ye glared and said, “You are so rude!”
Kangxi laughed and did not mind. “You even pick your reward. Yes!” Then he said to Li De Quan, “Zhen remembers that when Zhen was his age, Zhen used a good horse whip. Find it and tempt him with it. Do not lose and cry.”
Hong Hui smiled joyfully, his face childishly innocent. Then he stood up and raised his eyebrows at Bayan. This person was very muscled. It appeared he had to put in some effort.
Si Ye looked worriedly at Hong Hui, but the other princes looked at Si Ye with admiration and some envy.
If Hong Hui had accidentally did this, no one would believe it.
He was not just clever, but daring and decisive and responsible. Just this was enough. Regardless of whether he won or lost, it was already very rare.
Hong Xi and Hong Yu exchanged a look and then looked away. However, inside, they sighed in relief.
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