My father is Yongzheng, and I am Qianlong?

Chapter 41 It would be great if my father became the emperor

After Hongzhou's explanation, Hongli nodded. He understood Hongzhou's concerns.

As a member of the royal family and a noble, not far from the top of power, no one can remain calm enough when the emperor may be replaced.

Hongli patted Hongzhou on the shoulder and said, "In my opinion, no matter who becomes emperor, as members of the royal family, as long as we are willing to make progress, we will have the opportunity to be reused. Even if my fourteenth uncle or even my eighth uncle becomes emperor, there is no way they will leave a talented member of the royal family unused!"

"Moreover, many historical facts, both ancient and modern, have proven that the ideas of emperors before and after becoming emperors are often very different. After becoming emperors, they need checks and balances and need to unify the people."

"Besides, in such treacherous situations, the one who strikes first is often controlled by others, while the one who strikes later often controls others!"

“So, instead of being slaves to every word and action, we should be cautious in what we say and do and wait for the right time to bring about fundamental changes.”

"By then, whether it's Fourteenth Uncle, Eighth Uncle, or even our father, who becomes emperor, as long as we have the ability, he will have to use us to check and balance and demonstrate his saintly virtue. After all, we are members of the royal family, and if my Aisin-Gioro family wants to rule the world, we cannot do without the royal family."

"So, it's better to read more, practice martial arts more, and take care of your health first."

After Hongli said this, Hongzhou stood still and looked at him in surprise.

Seeing this, Hongli couldn't help but laugh and asked, "Why don't you leave?"

"nothing."

Hong Zhou smiled awkwardly.

But Hongli found that he was still absent-minded.

But he didn't ask any more questions. After walking with him for a while, they each returned to their own yard.

Seeing Hong Zhou coming back in a distraught state, Hong Zhou's mother, Geng, frowned and asked, "What's wrong with you?"

"Gege, tell me, wouldn't it be better if my father could become the emperor?"

Hong Zhou suddenly asked seriously.

Geng looked at her silly son and smiled: "Is there any need to ask? In that case, even if you are born to a Han Chinese woman like me, you are still a prince. In the future, at least you will be a Beizi!"

"Then I can support my fourth brother to become emperor."

Hong Zhou suddenly muttered to himself.

Geng was shocked: "Why do you say that suddenly?"

"Because I feel like Fourth Brother is different from the others. When everyone is feeling overwhelmed, he seems not panicked or confused at all. It's as if he's seen through everything. He must be the one who knows the right choice!"

Hong Zhou looked at Geng seriously and replied.

Geng shook her head: "I don't know what kind of magic potion Hongli has poured into you to make you worship him so much."

Let’s talk about it.

Kangxi's serious illness did make the nobles in the court who were participating in the fight for the throne very active, and the bureaucrats who were dependent on them also visited the homes of the powerful and wealthy almost every day to gather information.

After leaving Prince Yong's Mansion, Hongshi prepared to meet Hongchun who was waiting for him outside as agreed.

Because Hongchun was also actively working to seize the throne, and he sent someone to tell him that he wanted to see him.

As soon as Hongshi saw Hongchun, Hongchun asked him, "Why do you look a little strange?"

"I met Hongli and Hongzhou on the way. I wanted to pull Hongzhou to my side, but Hongzhou didn't know what was good for him. I treated him like my younger brother."

When Hongshi mentioned Hongli, Hongchun's expression changed and he nodded and said:
"I heard that the position of Ortai Zuoling of the Manchu Bordered Blue Banner was given to Hongli. My father and I went to inspect the banner affairs and saw that Zuoling. He was very powerful. Now he has been given to Hongli. What a pity! If I have the chance in the future, I will take it away from him!"

"Since he has provoked you, Brother Hongchun, we naturally cannot let him have an easy life."

Hongshi replied.

Hongchun nodded and looked in the direction of the Forbidden City.

Hongshi then asked Hongchun, "Brother Hongchun, why did you come to see me?" "My eighth uncle asked me to come. He told me to tell you that you must keep an eye on everything that happens in Prince Yong's mansion these days, because Khan Mafa's condition is getting worse and worse, and there might be unexpected events. Although my fourth uncle has always lived in seclusion and devoted himself to Buddhist affairs, my eighth uncle means that we must be on guard before my father returns to the capital!"

Hongchun said.

Hongshi nodded: "I understand! Don't worry, Uncle Ba. I will tell him as soon as there is any situation."

Hongchun hummed, his expression equally excited and anxious:
"Although Yan Jin passed away suddenly, leaving Uncle Eighth unable to know Khanmafa's current specific condition, but according to the news from the imperial physician close to Khanmafa, Khanmafa probably won't survive this winter, so..."

At this point, Hongchun hit Hongshi's chest with his fist and said with a smile: "A new era is coming!"

Hongshi also smiled and rubbed his hands excitedly.

Because Kangxi was seriously ill, they were all overjoyed and began to think about how to take revenge on those who disliked them in the past and how to win the favor of those who looked at them sideways.

After November of the 61st year of the Kangxi reign, Kangxi's condition had indeed become more serious, but Kangxi did not let anyone around him reveal it.

But at the moment, apart from the eunuchs and palace maids who served him, the only relative Kangxi had was Princess Shushen, who was his female relative.

On this day, when Princess Shushen was alone with Kangxi, he touched his chest and began to breathe violently.

Seeing this, Princess Shushen hurriedly supported Kangxi and said with a worried look on her face: "Khanmafa, what's wrong with you?"

Kangxi suddenly stood up and spat blood on the ground.

Princess Shushen was so frightened that her face turned pale and her eyes widened.

“Wipe it off!”

Princess Shushen felt a little embarrassed.

Kangxi held Princess Shushen's arm and said, "Help Khan Mafa!"

Princess Shushen nodded, gritted her teeth, took out a handkerchief from her sleeve and wiped the blood foam off the gold brick, while tears began to well up in her eyes.

Then, after wiping the floor clean, Princess Shushen was stunned for a moment, then she gritted her teeth and put the blood-stained handkerchief into her sleeve.

Kangxi asked Princess Shushen weakly, "Why are you crying?"

Princess Shushen was slightly startled, then she choked up and said, "Reply to Khanmafa, I miss my brother Hongli."

Kangxi smiled and nodded, then wiped Princess Shushen's tears and said, "Khanmafa's love for you is not in vain. Go and bring Liang Jiugong in."

Liang Jiugong also walked in.

"Shushen misses Hongli. Please arrange for Wei Zhu to take her to the Yongwang Mansion to see Hongli in a ride."

Kangxi suddenly gave the order.

Liang Jiugong quickly responded, "Yeah!"

Princess Shushen actually took a carriage to Prince Yong's Mansion.

When she arrived at Prince Yong's mansion, it was already night. Hongshi, who had been guarding the front yard, was greatly surprised to see this: "Shushen, why are you here?"

"Khanmafa allowed me to come and see Hongli."

After Princess Shushen said this, she asked people from Prince Yong's mansion to go to Hongli.

When Princess Shushen saw Hongli, she asked without waiting for him to ask, "Where is Fourth Uncle?"

"I'm here!"

Soon, Yongzheng's voice was heard from outside.

Princess Shushen turned around in surprise, took out the bloody handkerchief from her sleeve and gave it to Yongzheng.

(End of this chapter)