My father is Yongzheng, and I am Qianlong?

Chapter 79: Yongzheng is furious and supports Hongli! (First update, please subscribe)
After saying this, Yongzheng walked up to the hall and sat on the golden throne with a sullen face.

Hongli, who was standing under the Danchi with other princes, raised his eyebrows slightly and glanced at Hongshi, whose lips were half open.

Hongshi's face was full of exclamation marks.

Many of the royal family members and nobles present were also surprised.

But Hongli was not surprised by this. He knew that Yongzheng, like him, truly respected Hongzhou himself.

Hongli looked at Hongzhou again and saw tears in his eyes as he looked at Yongzheng.

Hongli understood that Hongzhou was moved because he felt that Yongzheng was a good father who truly protected him.

Not long after, all of Hong Zhou's masters arrived at the main hall.

Yongzheng asked these people: "Has Fifth Prince Hong Zhou been paying attention to his studies recently?"

All the masters replied that Hong Zhou was very dedicated.

What they said was of course the truth. Hong Zhou just didn't do it well, but he didn't do it carelessly.

Of course, they dared not say otherwise.

Yongzheng then asked the Sixteenth and Twenty-first Brothers, who were in charge of teaching Hongli and Hongzhou horseback archery, "Sixteenth Brother, Twenty-first Brother, can you really learn Hongzhou's horseback archery?"

Old Sixteen also answered truthfully: "Replying to Fourth Brother, Hong Zhou is studying hard and practicing diligently!"

Old Twenty-One nodded and said, "Yes, it's very thoughtful."

Yongzheng then looked at Hongshi and asked, "Hongshi, where did you hear that Hongzhou is not serious about his studies?"

"None of his masters said that, so why are you saying that?!"

"Are you deliberately fabricating the fact that your fifth brother is not ambitious?"

"Is there any brother like you?!"

Yongzheng asked Hongshi repeatedly in a stern tone.

Beads of sweat the size of beans appeared on Hongshi's forehead.

Then he knelt down and said, "Khan Amarrong, I just thought that Fifth Brother might not be sincere. I, I may have misunderstood Fifth Brother."

"Today is New Year's Eve, I don't want to blame you too much."

Yongzheng then added, "Draft an imperial decree: Third Prince Hongshi has acted rashly and recklessly, and recklessly believed in rumors. He will be fined one year's salary!"

"My son, I accept the order and thank you!"

Hongshi gritted his teeth, patted his sleeves, then knelt down and banged his head heavily on the carpet.

Bang.

His voice seemed to suppress a lot of his resentment and confusion.

But Yongzheng ignored them and just looked at the princes and said, "Let the banquet begin."

Hongshi stood up next and stepped aside.

Hongli and Hongzhou also stepped aside and took their seats.

The following banquet was uneventful.

Many people seem to have forgotten this.

Yongzheng also chatted and laughed with several princes, and took the opportunity to express his concern for him during Kangxi's reign.

But the ninth brother was feeling a bit depressed, so when Yongzheng was talking to someone else, he whispered to the eighth brother, "Eighth brother, it's too obvious that the fourth brother is partial to me!"

"You can't say that. What Fourth Brother cares about is different from what we care about. Of course, Fourth Brother's sudden appearance and catching everyone off guard is also his usual style. That's why I glared at you before and told you not to laugh."

After Lao Ba responded to Lao Jiu with a smile, he looked at Hongli.

The ninth brother also followed the eighth brother's gaze and looked at Hongli, and said with some concern: "It seems that Hongshi will have a hard time fighting against Hongli."

"I hope Hongshi can make some progress. Even Fourth Brother doesn't want him to make some progress, but he just doesn't seem to have found his way yet."

Lao Ba sighed.

Hongli also looked at the Eighth and Ninth Brothers from time to time. Seeing that they were looking at him, he guessed in his heart that they were probably discussing him.

But Hongli was too lazy to care what the two were discussing about him. He only hoped that the eighth and ninth brothers could make more progress than in history, accept the reality as soon as possible, and not really take risks and provoke internal strife.

He also hopes that Hongshi can grow up and accept reality.

However, Hongli knew that this was difficult, because in this brick-based society, giving up power essentially meant giving up interests and dignity.

Therefore, even though Hongshi failed in his early bets, he still continued to work hard and struggle.

What's more, even if they are willing to give up, the people who follow them will not let them give up, and even people with ulterior motives will not let them give up.

What Hong Zhou is experiencing now is an example.

He chose not to fight. Not only his subordinates had opinions, but people like Hongshi also had opinions. Regardless of whether their purpose was just to show that they should have a positive image as an elder brother, or they hoped that Hongzhou could join the internal struggle among the princes and make the water even more muddy.

That's why these things happen.

"Fourth brother, thank goodness you spoke up for me today, so Khan Ama could hear what I said. I can prove to the masters in front of everyone that I was not careless."

"I'll drink it first!" At this time, Hong Zhou took the initiative to raise his glass to Hong Li to express his gratitude.

Hongli smiled and drank a glass with him without saying much.

To Hongli's surprise, Hongshi also gritted his teeth and took the cup to Hongzhou at this moment, saying, "Fifth brother, it was my fault just now. I shouldn't have made such an unwarranted assumption that you weren't serious about your studies. So I apologize to you. I hope you won't be angry with me!"

"Third brother, there's no need to be like this. I'm not angry with you."

Hong Zhou quickly returned the greeting and denied it.

Then, Hongshi raised his glass and saluted Hongli, his face solemn: "I want to thank you very much just now, Fourth Brother. If you hadn't asked that question, Khan Ama wouldn't have had the chance to save Fifth Brother's face! I really neglected it just now. I was only concerned about Fifth Brother's studies and forgot to consider Fifth Brother's face!"

"Third brother, there's no need to be like this. As long as you don't hate me for not cooperating, that's fine."

Hongli also returned the gift very politely.

"How could that be?"

He still admired Hongshi's courage to swallow his anger and tuck his broken arms into his sleeves.

Because, at the age of nineteen or twenty, it was rare for Hongshi not to vent Yongzheng's anger on himself at this time, so how could he take the initiative to ease the relationship?

Even if it's just a pretense, it's difficult for many energetic young people.

After all, if young people are not passionate, can they be called young people?

However, he didn't know who Hongshi learned this courage from.

……

……

"I learned it from Lao Ba!"

At this time, Yongzheng also whispered this to the Thirteenth Brother Yinxiang when the Thirteenth Brother Yinxiang suddenly came to him and praised Hongshi for his tolerance and for taking the initiative to ease the relationship with his brothers.

"In that case, Fourth Brother, do you think Hongli will also be won over by Hongshi?"

Old Thirteen looked at Hongli with a playful expression and asked.

Yongzheng shook his head: "I, the Fourth Prince, would probably have a hard time convincing him even if the Eighth Prince himself came forward. Didn't you see that the Fourteenth Prince wasn't sitting with the Eighth Prince and the others?"

After hearing this, the Thirteenth Brother followed Yongzheng's gaze and looked over. Sure enough, he saw the Fourteenth Brother just drinking alone. He couldn't help but laugh and said, "Then Fourth Brother, you have to thank Hongli."

"It's almost as if he's thanking me!"

Yongzheng replied.

The Thirteenth Elder smiled, but remained silent. He only reminded Yongzheng, "Fourth Brother, the Eighth Elder is also watching Hongli."

Yongzheng nodded and said, "I hope that the Eighth Prince just admires Hongli."

After the palace banquet, the eighth uncle took advantage of the crowd and walked over to Hongshi: "Hongshi, you took the initiative to reconcile with Hongli and Hongzhou just now. You did a great job. Uncle Ba is very happy!"

"I just don't know if Khan Ama is happy too."

Hongshi revealed his true thoughts in front of Lao Ba and spoke with some lack of confidence.

The Eighth Elder said, "Of course. There's no emperor who doesn't want harmony in the royal family. You should learn from Hongli sometimes. He never deliberately shows off, but he always lets Fourth Brother and even Fourth Sister-in-law in the harem see his value."

"why is that?"

"This is because he always focuses on his fourth brother and his wife, rather than deliberately letting them discover how outstanding he is."

Lao Ba said this earnestly and patted Hongshi on the shoulder.

Hongshi nodded.

The Eighth Elder continued, "The Empress will be appointed right after the New Year. Hongli has a firm foothold in Yongshou Palace. Once the edict is issued throughout the country, the news that he is being raised by the Empress will also be announced. You must be more vigilant."

"My nephew knows."

"Fourth brother, after the New Year, it's time to make Fourth Sister-in-law the queen! Fourth Sister-in-law, we've been treating each other with respect for many years, you can't keep dragging this out."

Just at this moment, the voice of Old Fourteen was heard.

The eighth brother couldn't help but look back and saw that the fourteenth brother had not left yet. He was still at the door of the palace, stopping Yongzheng and talking.

Lao Ba and Hongshi both looked gloomy.

"Of course I have to stand!"

"As a younger brother, speaking up for your fourth sister-in-law is an act of loyalty. But if you're going to do it, do it in action. Submitting a memorial is better than asking after drinking!"

Yongzheng educated the fourteenth prince very seriously.

"understood!"

After replying, the Fourteenth Old Man left in a swagger and walked towards Hongli.

Hongli smiled, feeling particularly satisfied that the fourteenth prince mentioned the idea of ​​establishing a queen at this time.

Then, he hurriedly supported Uncle Fourteen, who was stumbling towards him: "Hong Zhou, come with me and support Uncle Fourteen!"

"it is good!"

(End of this chapter)