Rong Fei is not honored

Chapter 729 A wise man does not stand under a crumbling wall

Yinti's mind was completely blank. "Is... the quality too poor?"

Saiyinchahun said speechlessly, "Do you think those craftsmen not only don't care about their own lives, but also their entire families?" He patted Yinti on the shoulder and said earnestly, "Don't underestimate their bond with their families."

Yinti almost burst out laughing, but his rational mind told him that this was not the right time to laugh, so he managed to hold it in.

Cheng Rui said worriedly, "Qianqing Palace is naturally extremely sturdy, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say it's the most sturdy in the world, but... luckily we made preparations in advance, otherwise who knows how many people would have died."

Yinreng looked at his elder brother and noticed that his face showed the same worry as his father's. For some reason, he suddenly said, "If even the Qianqing Palace is like this, I wonder what the situation is like in other parts of the palace."

The other four men, father and sons, all changed their expressions. Sainchahun reacted the fastest, immediately grabbing his father who was about to leave and advising him:

“A wise man does not stand under a crumbling wall. You are the Emperor, and your safety is of paramount importance. I know you are worried about the Ancestor and Grandmother, but…”

"Let go!"

Yinreng and Yinti watched the two men confront each other. The latter did not understand why things had taken this turn, while the former's eyes flickered, and it was unclear what he was thinking.

Cheng Rui took a deep breath and advised, "Sainchahun is right. No one knows if there will be aftershocks. Even the Ancestor and Grandmother would not agree to let you take risks. Moreover, you are here to oversee the overall situation."

No sooner had he finished speaking than relatives of the imperial family and high-ranking officials arrived. Their expressions were grim, for none of them had anticipated that the earthquake near the capital would be so severe.

Kangxi could no longer lift his feet, but his face darkened completely.

The imperial relatives and ministers who rushed over initially thought the emperor's anger was due to the earthquake, but upon seeing the collapsed Qianqing Palace, their expressions turned just like the emperor's.

Cheng Rui and Saiyinchahun breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that their father had been persuaded. They were right; their father was indeed planning to go to the inner palace. Regardless of whether it was for their mother's sake, they had to stop him!

Cheng Rui asked, "Father, this is the situation in Qianqing Palace. I don't know how Grandmother and Grandmother are doing, or my mother... You cannot take the risk. Your son wants to go in your place..."

"No! I will stay here, and you are not allowed to go either!"

The imperial relatives and ministers looked at each other in bewilderment. Prince Chengrui was filial and knew to be mindful of the emperor's health. He had volunteered to go and check on the situation in the inner palace on behalf of His Majesty. This was a good thing.

But this was, after all, the Emperor's family matter, and they couldn't interfere.

Soetu wanted to say something, but his injuries hadn't fully healed, and he didn't have the courage to speak. He secretly gave the Crown Prince a look, signaling him to say something too, so that Prince Chengrui wouldn't steal the spotlight.

What, are you the only one with filial piety, thinking of Cining Palace, Shou Kang Palace, and your own mother? You're so arrogant.

In fact, Yinreng did not intend to speak. The Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager treated him well, but compared to Sainchahun, they seemed to be a step apart. Moreover, there was no one in the harem whom he cared about anymore.

However, upon reflection, Yinreng felt that he should indeed make a statement.

However, before he could speak, Yinti shouted impatiently, "I want to go too! I don't know how my mother is doing. I want to go back and see her."

As soon as he finished speaking, Kangxi's face darkened, and he said in a deep voice, "None of you are allowed to go. Stay obediently by my side."

"Father!"

"But……"

Kangxi said without allowing any argument, "No buts. I will have Wei Zhu make the trip... Besides, everything has been prepared in advance, so there shouldn't be any problems." Kangxi patted Chengrui, who was still frowning.

He shared the same feelings as Chengrui and Saiyinchahun, but if he let the two children run away and they were to encounter an aftershock and something happened, not only would Ji Nai not forgive him, but even Kangxi himself would not be able to accept it.

"Don't force me to tie you up!" Kangxi knew what the other party was up to as soon as he saw how quickly Saiyinchahun became obedient. "Liang Jiugong, if any of the princes leave the Qianqing Palace, I will hold you accountable."

Sainchahun was furious that his little scheme had been exposed. He deliberately muttered in a voice that everyone could hear, "Where is the Qianqing Palace?"

Yinreng watched as his father closed his eyes, and then his ignited anger vanished instantly, and he calmed down again.

Is this the way Father Emperor and Sainchahun get along? Uncle is right, Father Emperor is indeed too indulgent towards Sainchahun, not even intending to pursue the matter when he was ridiculed in public.

Kangxi and his entourage began discussing post-disaster relief, issuing a series of orders in an orderly manner that left Yinreng and Yinti completely bewildered. They had never seen their father like this before; he seemed to be radiating light!

However, unlike Yinti's unfamiliarity, Yinreng felt a strange excitement. He would grow up too, and when he did, he would stand there like his father, issuing his own commands.

However, this excitement quickly dissipated. Yinreng found that he couldn't keep up with his father's rigid thinking at all, while his elder brother could, and occasionally even offered his own suggestions.

Yinreng didn't know what his elder brother meant by those words, but he could tell that his father and the ministers were satisfied.

It was only at this moment that Yinreng realized what the huge age gap meant, and understood why his maternal uncle regarded his elder brother as a thorn in his side.

Yinreng clenched his fists silently.

No matter how outstanding he is, he is not a prodigy with almost superhuman intelligence. Can a seven-year gap be bridged by hard work? Besides, Cheng Rui is not the only older brother he has.

Yinti has never been favored by the Emperor, so delaying it might not allow him to enter the court much earlier than his father.

But what about Sainchahun? The Emperor dotes on Rong'e Niang and is very indulgent towards Sainchahun himself. The possibility that he didn't plan ahead for him is extremely low.

Even without considering the three princes in Zhongcui Palace who were younger than him, when he entered the court, he would face his elder brother who had been in the court for many years, as well as Sainchahun, who was allied with him.

Thinking this, Yinreng suddenly felt a sense of crisis. He even began to resent his father, the Emperor, wondering why he couldn't think of him for once.

His eldest son, whom he had raised and nurtured from a young age, and his second son, whom he had crossed several times, were both born of the same mother. If they joined forces, what a powerful force they would be, and what a significant impact they would have on him, the crown prince.

At present, Yinreng is only acting out of instinct to "protect his food" because the people of the Suo'etu and Hesheli families often nag him, which makes Yinreng take the position of crown prince and the power associated with it as his private property.