Rebirth: I'm a Daddy's Darling in the Qing Dynasty

Chapter 285 Second Brother, couldn't you have given me a hint before unleashing your ultimate m

Although Kangxi's words sounded like a reprimand to Yinzhuo, anyone with discerning eyes could tell that his seemingly scolding tone contained more tenderness than condemnation. Kangxi already had a strong preference for Yinzhuo, seeing him as good in every way. Now, he was deeply moved by Yinzhuo's actions today, and he couldn't bear to say a word to him. Seeing Yinzhuo's indignant expression, he quickly spoke up to soothe him.

"Look, you're getting all wronged. Alright, Father misunderstood you. You must be tired after being out outside for so long in the middle of the night. Why don't you go to the back with Liang Jiugong to wash up first, and then have him take you to the side hall to rest? We can talk about everything tomorrow, okay?"

Kangxi's words were exactly what Yinzhuo wanted to hear. He had just fallen asleep when he was disturbed by a nightmare, and then he had been on edge all the way until now. He was not exactly exhausted, but he was really sleepy. It would be best if he could go to sleep now.

"Father, I'm really sleepy right now, so I won't stand on ceremony with you. You should get some rest too. I'll take my leave now."

Yinzhuo put the hot water bottle aside, stood up, bowed to Kangxi, and then, without Liang Jiugong leading the way, turned and walked towards the rear hall of the Qianqing Palace. Neither Kangxi, the master of the Qianqing Palace, nor the servants serving him found anything amiss with Yinzhuo's familiar actions. After all, Yinzhuo had practically grown up by Kangxi's side, and before leaving the palace to establish his own residence, he would stay here almost every few days for a night. Even now, his room in the side hall hadn't been removed…

Kangxi was already sleepy when he was woken up in the middle of the night. He hadn't felt sleepy before because he was worried about what had happened to Yinzhuo. But now that Yinzhuo was gone, he felt sleepy again. He sent away Wanquan, who wanted to come and serve him, and got up to walk back to his bedroom.

Don't let Yinzhuo's late nights fool you; he's still sleeping late today too. Look, it's almost noon, and this ancestor is still sound asleep, wrapped in a blanket. Wanquan and Dexi are standing guard on either side of Yinzhuo's room, just like two fierce generals. Ask them what they mean by standing at the door instead of inside. Haha, they dare to do that! Didn't they try to wake this master up for breakfast earlier but were kicked out?

"Eunuch Wan, Eunuch Dexi, has our Prince gotten up yet? Eunuch Liang sent someone to say that if the Prince gets up, he should go to the Imperial Study immediately. It's extremely urgent; they're waiting for him to save his life."

Well, now even if they didn't dare to go in, they had to. Although they said that if the Prince woke up, he should go over there quickly, things could change later. It was an emergency, and he was waiting for help. Wan Quan and De Xi, the two unlucky guys, looked at each other and, resigned to their fate, pushed open the door to Yin Zuo's room.

"Your Highness, are you awake? Eunuch Liang sent someone to tell you that something has happened at the Imperial Study and they need you to come and help."

The two men came in to wake Yinzhuo, so Dexi didn't hold back this time. Yinzhuo was asleep, not dead, so how could he not hear such a loud noise? Besides, the meaning behind their words was not simple. Something had happened at the Imperial Study, which meant something had happened to his father. Thinking about the nightmare he had last night, how could Yinzhuo possibly fall asleep?

"Wan Quan, go and prepare my toiletries. De Xi, go and get my clothes. Be quick, everyone. There's no time to take your time today."

Neither Wan Quan nor De Xi were the type to dawdle. Before long, everything that needed to be prepared was ready and brought to him. Yin Zuo didn't delay. After a quick wash and change of clothes, he strode towards the door!

The Qianqing Palace is a typical example of a combined government and residential building. The emperor's bedroom, study, and meeting place for ministers were all located here. The side hall where Yinzhu lived was not far from the imperial study. Yinzhu was anxious and almost ran all the way. In no time, he was standing at the door of the study.

Good heavens, the Imperial Study is quite a scene today. Pen holders, inkstones, paperweights, brush washers... basically everything you could use in a study is lying on the floor in various forms. Of course, the most conspicuous one is Yinreng, kneeling with his head down amidst this mess.

You asked about Yinzhuo's father, the one who had worried him all the way? Don't rush, he's here too, isn't he sitting on a chair not far from Yinreng, fuming? Yinzhuo stood at the door and took a deep breath, then carefully avoided the objects on the ground and slowly moved to the side of Kangxi, who was trembling with anger.

"Father, what's wrong? Do you feel uncomfortable somewhere? Liang Jiugong, you're really something. How can you be so oblivious? Father is in such a state, why don't you go and invite Physician Wang? Come, Father, let your son help you lie down on the couch outside. You're really something, why can't you talk things out with your second brother instead of getting so angry?"

It would have been better if Yinzuo hadn't mentioned Yinreng. The moment Yinzuo uttered the words "second brother," Kangxi's emotions visibly surged. He slightly pulled away from Yinzuo's arm, pointed at Yinreng kneeling on the ground, and said sternly.

"You unfilial son, come and tell your brother what brings you to me today."

Well, the words "rebellious son" have come out. This is more than just being angry. Yinzhuo glanced at Yinreng, who was kneeling on the ground with his head down. He was also quite curious at this moment. What great thing had his second brother done that could make his father lose his mind and smash up the imperial study?

Yinreng did not react much to Kangxi's stern words. After hearing this, he looked up and stared at Yinzuo, who was looking at him with curiosity beside Kangxi, for a while before slowly speaking.

"Your subject would like to reiterate what I said before: it was never my intention to anger Father. I have come here today to ask Father to resign from the position of Crown Prince. I am unworthy and incompetent, and I am truly unable to bear the heavy burden of the Qing Dynasty. I beg Father to grant my request."

Yinreng's words struck Yinzuo like a bolt from the blue, making him see stars. He lost his footing and fell flat on his backside. Unfortunately for him, he didn't sit properly when he landed and fell backward onto a shard of a brush washer, causing blood to splatter on the spot.

"Father, it hurts..."

You know what, this sudden turn of events really did lighten the tense atmosphere in the study quite a bit. Kangxi and Yinreng, no longer caring about their rivalry, both got up and walked towards Yinzuo.

"Yinzhuo, where does it hurt? Did you bump into something? Liang Jiugong, quickly go and fetch the imperial physician."

"Sixth Brother, how are you feeling? Where does it hurt? Are you injured? Is it very painful?"

This was no time for sentimentality. Yinzhuo, holding Kangxi's hand with one hand and Yinreng's arm with the other, used their strength to stand up from the ground. Then, he turned around and showed his injured back to the father and son.

"Hey second brother, couldn't you at least give your little brother a hint before unleashing your ultimate move? You could at least give me some mental preparation. Look at the mess this has made. Alright, it's not a big deal, but this study is too dangerous. To avoid any of you getting hurt, why don't we go out first?"