Chapter 29 Honghui Becomes a Disciple
Empress Defei was indeed good at guessing the emperor's intentions. From that day on, Honghui entered the palace with Yinzhen every day. During the morning court hours, he would review his lessons by himself in the Yangxin Palace. After the court hours, the emperor would teach him personally when he had time. His teaching ideas were wild and imaginative, and he would teach him whatever he thought of. This could be considered his early enlightenment.

The princes and grandchildren of the Qing Dynasty all started school at the age of six. According to Yinzhen's previous plan, when Honghui was six years old, he would move to the front yard to study. He would then carefully consider hiring a teacher to cultivate Honghui's character.

Now that Kangxi has intervened, Yinzhen's teaching plan for Honghui has been completely disrupted. Now he can only take things one step at a time. As a father, he can only try his best to let his son stay in the palace longer and longer.

As Yihuan saw Honghui and Yinzhen off day by day, she became more and more anxious. She was well aware of how favored Honghui was now, and even people like Liang Jiugong had to bow down before Honghui.

Honghui is standing very high now, which also means that if he falls down one day, it will be very painful.

As a mother, she really wanted to say that she could protect Honghui, but after all, she was just a woman in the boudoir, and her honor and disgrace depended on her husband and offspring, which made Yihuan extremely depressed.

She didn't dare show it in front of Honghui. The five-year-old Honghui was at the stage where he felt like an adult. He thought it was a good thing that he was treated specially by the emperor, and he could protect his father and mother by himself.

Honghui has always maintained a positive and optimistic attitude towards entering the palace.

Fortunately, Yinzhen noticed Yihuan's uneasiness. After Honghui went to bed that day, Yinzhen waved his hand to let the servants step down. He and Yihuan sat side by side, breaking a pomelo and eating it.

"Fujin has lost a lot of weight recently. I see that your clothes don't fit you anymore."

Yihuan opened her mouth slightly and moved it but didn't know what to say. Honghui was valued by Kangxi, which was generally a good thing for Yinzhen. Could he understand his own feelings?

Yinzhen fed Yihuan a small piece of fruit pulp. Yihuan swallowed it subconsciously, then turned around and spit it out: "It's so sour."

Yinzhen smiled and said, "I know what you are worried about."

The couple looked at each other and said nothing, yet it seemed as if they had said everything.

"If I can't even guarantee Honghui's safety, then what's the point of being the Fourth Prince? I might as well take off my yellow belt and guard the gate." Yinzhen suddenly said angrily, his eyes shining surprisingly brightly.

"Fujin, Honghui is walking on a tightrope now, but you have to know that this tightrope will choose its own people. It is his blessing to be chosen. We can't hinder him because of fear."

Yihuan leaned her head on Yinzhen's shoulder. They both spoke in low voices, and it was difficult to hear clearly if you were a little further away.

"I know, but... I'm just scared."

"I'm afraid too." Yinzhen stopped Yihuan, and the two of them absorbed warmth from each other. "Let fear be our driving force to move forward, Fujin, this road is difficult to walk, but I have to walk it!"

Yihuan listened to Yinzhen's heartbeat in her chest and felt her own heartbeat quicken. He was implicitly expressing his yearning for the throne.

"Yinzhen, I believe you." Yihuan blurted out. Ambitious men are very charming. If you add the attribute of a good man who loves his family, he is simply a walking hormone.

"What did you call me?" Yinzhen asked in surprise.

Yihuan realized that she had just called his name out of infatuation, which was a right only the emperor, the empress dowager, the virtuous concubine and others had.

"I have spoken out of turn..."

Yinzhen interrupted her: "No, just call me that."

He liked to hear the woman in front of him calling his name. Yinzhen carried Yihuan on the bed like a princess, and used his strong body to soothe the woman's anxiety.

No words were spoken that night. ******
In the Yangxin Palace, Honghui came to review his lessons that day and found an official dressed as a scholar.

The man had a long beard and looked like an immortal. Even his official uniform seemed too loose for him.

Honghui glanced at the man's wrist, where you could almost see the bones, and subconsciously pinched his own small fleshy hand. For the first time, he doubted himself and wondered if he should control his weight.

The man saw all of Honghui's little movements. He smiled lovingly and waved to Honghui: "Brother Honghui, I am Zhu Shi, the teacher that the emperor has found for you. When the emperor is busy, I will teach you."

Although he was young, Honghui still understood the word "Mr.". He immediately straightened his clothes, bowed to Zhu Shi, and bowed a full 90 degrees, showing his sincerity: "Honghui greets you, Mr."

Zhu Shi took a liking to the intelligent and smart Prince Honghui at first sight. He was impressed by his modest behavior at a young age, and during their conversation he felt that what he said was meaningful. He was indeed a rare talent, so he taught him even more attentively.

When Kangxi came back from handling government affairs, he saw a happy scene. It seemed that Honghui liked this gentleman, which was very good.

After Yinzhen and Yihuan knew that Kangxi had found a teacher for Honghui, they specially selected an auspicious day to hold the ceremony of paying homage to the teacher and showed Zhu Shi enough respect.

Honghui is only five years old, but he goes out early and comes back late, becoming a young eagle leaving the nest. Yihuan inevitably feels a little bored when she has free time.

After receiving an invitation from Dong E, the wife of Prince Cheng, I happily went to the banquet thinking that I had nothing to do today.

Dong E personally went to the door to greet her. She smiled as soon as she opened her mouth, "The Fourth Lady is now a distinguished person. I, the Third Sister-in-law, have sent you at least eight invitations if not ten. I am so happy that you are finally here."

"Sister-in-law, you are really unforgiving with your words." Yihua said with a smile, "In order to apologize to you, I have taken out all the good things in the bottom of my box."

Yihuan motioned for Hongxiao to take out the gift she had brought, which was an authentic painting and calligraphy from the Wei and Jin dynasties.

Dong E took a look and said, "I can't say for sure about this thing, but since Third Master likes it, you've passed the test."

The two of them went to the pavilion together, enjoyed the breeze, listened to the opera, and were very happy.

"The name of Master Honghui in your house is now known to everyone. I would like to remind you kindly that a tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind. There are many people in the palace and there are many gossips. You have to be careful. It will be too late to cry if your treasure is broken or hit by others." Although Dong E was a little jealous, she had liked Honghui since she was a child and said a few heartfelt words to him.

"My third sister-in-law reminded me that fortunately, the Empress is taking care of me in the palace, so I can feel at ease." Yihuan still trusts Empress Defei.

After Dong E's reminder, she still couldn't help but feel sour: "Your Honghui is still lucky. My Hongqing just runs around. His father is so angry that he wants to beat him up every day. He just doesn't understand studying."

"Fortunately, Hongsheng is a smart kid. Although he is still young, he can learn things once he is taught. I hope this kid can have the blessing of Prince Honghui."

Yihuan said sincerely: "I don't expect this. As long as the children grow up healthily, everything will be fine."

Mrs. Dong E nodded: "Hongqing is in good health, which is a benefit that no one else can compare to."

The two sisters-in-law exchanged some polite words and listened to some music to relax for a little while.

When Yihuan returned to the mansion, she heard the servants come to report that the Third Prince was not feeling well and the palace doctor had been called.

(End of this chapter)