Rong Fei is not honored

Chapter 726 Visiting the Sick Prince Chun

"Is Longxi sick?" Could it be that she got sick from being overworked in the middle of summer?

Kangxi felt inexplicably guilty, but then he thought that although his arrangements were indeed a bit troublesome, they were all for the sake of everyone's lives, so he immediately felt justified again.

"Although the weather is hot, their ice allowance has not been reduced, and they have servants to attend to them, so how could they get sick?" This prince of the Qing Dynasty can't even endure this little bit of hardship.

Liang Jiugong explained, "I heard that Prince Chun has not been feeling well since the beginning of summer. In addition, upon hearing about the natural disaster, he was filled with anxiety and fell ill."

Emperor Kangxi neither agreed nor disagreed with this explanation, and got up to go visit him.

"Father!" Cheng Rui stopped his father disapprovingly, saying that wandering around at this time was not a wise move.

"It's alright, I'll go take a look." Every minute and every second of waiting was torture. He could only stay in the Qianqing Palace to oversee the overall situation and could not stay by Ji Nai and the children's side. Rather than sitting here and overthinking, he might as well find something to do.

"Then your son will go with you." With him by his side, even if the earthquake happens at this exact moment, he and his father can look after each other.

Although Cheng Rui believed in Liang Jiugong and Wei Zhu's loyalty, he was not at ease with human nature. When faced with danger, escaping is a human instinct, and loyalty may not be able to suppress instinct immediately. Sometimes, a fleeting thought can change a lot of things.

Looking at his eldest son's worried face, Kangxi felt a warmth in his heart, and couldn't help but smile. He pretended to be helpless and said, "You child... alright, then come along."

The commotion caused by Kangxi and Chengrui alerted the three children nearby. Saiyinchahun poked his head out and asked, "Father, where are you taking eldest brother?"

Kangxi's expression changed instantly, and he scolded, "This has nothing to do with you, shut up!"

Before Saiyinchahun could react, Yinti, who was beside him, was so frightened that he immediately shrank back, while Yinreng, who was about to ask a question in another tent, also shut his mouth.

Although Saiyinchahun was not saddened or angry by his father's attitude, Chengrui, after walking a distance, thought about it and couldn't help but advise, "Father, you shouldn't have treated Saiyinchahun like that. He cares about you just like I do."

Kangxi sighed and said, "Father knows, but Father is really worried about Saiyinchahun. At this time, how can we allow him to act recklessly? We can only keep giving him a cold shoulder and make him behave for a few more days."

Seeing that Cheng Rui was still frowning, Kangxi softened his heart and assured him, "Don't worry, once this period is over, Father will make it up to Saiyinchahun properly."

Cheng Rui then smiled again and said, "Sainchahun is not a petty person. As long as Father explains it to him, he will understand."

Kangxi's lips twitched. Was Saiyinchahun really so petty? Did Chengrui have some misunderstanding about his brother's image?

He was willing to bet that Saiyinchahun had definitely remembered what happened today and was preparing to retaliate. He guessed that Saiyinchahun was already thinking of ways to provoke him. This was what the petty-minded Kangxi thought.

To prevent any accidents, Kangxi and Chengrui did not ride in sedan chairs, but chatted as they walked. And sure enough, in just that short time, Kangxi's pent-up frustration completely dissipated, and he felt much more relaxed.

However, as the Qianqing Gate slowly opened, Kangxi's good mood came to an abrupt end.

This! Is this the temporary residence of the royal family? Are you sure it's not a market?

Cheng Rui keenly sensed that his father was having second thoughts. He grabbed his sleeve, stopping him from retreating, and reminded him, "Father, we're already here, and we've already been noticed."

Therefore, there is no turning back now.

Kangxi: "..."

Emperor Kangxi glared angrily at Liang Jiugong. How could his palace have become like this!

Liang Jiugong could only smile bitterly. Although the Qing Dynasty had only been established for a few generations, there were still a lot of princes and nobles. Everyone had to squeeze together, and even those who had no conflicts before started to have conflicts.

But they're all masters, and no one can be wronged. That's why they were already simmering with anger the very day they moved in. Luckily, they're smart enough to know His Majesty's been upset these past few days, so no matter how much they made a scene in private, they never brought it to the Emperor's attention.

Emperor Kangxi knew that it was not Liang Jiugong's fault, but feeling like he was being quacked by thousands of ducks, he couldn't help but want to take his anger out on Liang Jiugong.

Just then, the few people who discovered Kangxi and his entourage immediately knelt down to pay their respects. Then, like ripples spreading from a splash, everyone who heard the commotion and came out of the tent to check knelt down to pay their respects as well.

The scene was truly spectacular.

Upon receiving the news, Prince Yu and Prince Gong, who were closest to His Majesty's faction and had the authority to speak with him, rushed over and asked, "Why has His Majesty come here?"

"The conditions are simple, and everyone has worked hard. However, the area outside the city is a mixed bag. Although there are troops stationed there, I am afraid that something might happen. I am really worried about you living outside the city."

"Your Majesty is overthinking it. To be able to live in the Imperial City and bask in your imperial aura is such an honor. How could we possibly feel wronged?" Chang Ning joked with a smile.

Emperor Kangxi patted the hands of his elder and younger brothers and explained, "I heard that my seventh brother is ill, so I came to see him."

Fuquan and Changning were instantly moved. Although they were brothers, the fact that His Majesty had condescended to visit them in person showed that he truly cared about them.

"Let's go, let's go to Longxi together."

"Your Majesty?"

The tent flap was lifted, and Kangxi saw Longxi struggling to get up to greet him. He quickly strode forward and pressed him back down, saying, "What are you doing? Lie down quickly."

The Prince Chun, Longxi, who was indeed in poor health, said apologetically, "I should have prepared to welcome Your Majesty much earlier, but my body has failed me."

"You're still sick, no need for such formalities."

Longxi said with a touched expression, "I am only slightly ill, yet Your Majesty has come to visit me with the First Prince." Longxi's gaze lingered on Chengrui for a few more moments.

After exchanging greetings at the beginning, Cheng Rui remained silent. He knew he wasn't the center of attention in this situation, so he kept a smile on his face and remained quiet.

"Even if you were living in your own residence, let alone in the palace, if I knew you were ill, I would still go to see you," Kangxi explained, glancing at Chengrui.

“These past few days, Chengrui has been worried about me and has been staying by my side. When he heard that Seventh Uncle was ill, he insisted on coming along to see him.”

Therefore, it is Cheng Rui's filial piety that is commendable, not that he favors Cheng Rui and insists on keeping him by his side to elevate Cheng Rui.

Upon hearing this, the group began to praise Cheng Rui.

Anyone who sees this scene would say: "A family living in harmony and happiness."