The Emperor's birthday was approaching, and although Kangxi had been in poor spirits recently and had ordered a simple celebration, a lively day-long palace banquet was still held.

Originally, the emperor's birthday celebration was all about birthday gifts from each person. Whoever's gift pleased the emperor would be extraordinary.

Everybody racked their brains and offered up treasures, such as auspicious beasts, and magical stones from Taihu Lake with the word "longevity" written on them.

However, what Kangxi was most satisfied with was Yinzhen's half bag of beans.

Shifting the focus from political struggles to agricultural development would also be beneficial to Kangxi's implementation of the national policy of equalizing the land tax, so Yinzhen's birthday gift touched his heart.

All the princes made jokes.

"I've heard before that the fourth brother's farm is in an excellent location, close to hot springs. I didn't expect the soil is also fertile, and the crops grown here are full-grained and truly top-quality!" The first to praise was the Prince of Zhi.

Originally, he was busy with his daughter's marriage to a distant place, but no matter what, he was aware of the power of the emperor. Now he was not willing to go against the emperor. He also wanted to show his loyalty to the emperor to avoid being the next one to be dealt with.

The prince didn't say anything, so the third prince had to bite the bullet and agree: "Yes, yes, the fourth brother's technique is really good."

Next came the fifth and seventh brothers. They had always had a good relationship with Yinzhen and praised him, saying that he had the demeanor of a free and easy-going cloud and wild crane.

The Eighth Old Man had a bitter look on his face. He had long been disliked by Kangxi. Since returning from the last disaster relief mission, although the emperor had not issued an official decree to punish him, he had not summoned him once, nor had he arranged any government affairs for him. It was as if he had neglected this son and banished him to the cold palace. Even when Concubine Liang died, the emperor did not allow him to enter the palace to see her.

The Eighth Prince's heart sank.

They are all the emperor's sons, so why is he so partial to them? What does he think of him? An object? He can use him when he wants and throw him away when he wants?

The Eighth Prince worked hard to climb to that position. He foolishly believed that the Emperor loved him and truly valued him, and that he could personally do some honor for his mother. Now it seems that it was all just wishful thinking.

But he was unwilling to accept it, he really was unwilling to accept it.

Is it because his mother was born in Xinzheku that he is naturally inferior to his brothers?

My brothers are all royal relatives, descendants of the emperor, and I am of lowly blood?

Yinsi refused to accept.

He will not be content to stay in the low point forever. As long as there is a chance, he will climb up at all costs.

So, this time he also smiled and said: "I admire Fourth Brother's perseverance. We, the descendants of Aisin-Gioro, should also be able to ride horses and work on the land. Father Your Majesty, I would like to stay at Fourth Brother's farm for a few days and learn how to plant and harvest together."

When Lao Ba said this, everyone had different thoughts.

Lao Jiu was the first to jump out in support: "Father, I also ask for your permission!"

The Ninth Prince tugged at the Tenth Prince's sleeve again, and the Tenth Prince followed suit: "Yes, Father Your Majesty, we have never seen such a scene before. Father Your Majesty, please be merciful and let us see the world."

Twelve below was an invisible person who never got involved in other people's affairs. Thirteen had not yet returned from his trip to Mongolia to marry his bride, and Fourteen was as excited as a big monkey, jumping up and down: "Father, Father, Fourth Brother's farm is really nice! I've been there once, the scenery is beautiful, and there's wild fun. Even the katydids are bigger than those in other places!"

Yinzhen really couldn't help but want to roll his eyes at him. What was he trying to do to him?!

Kangxi squinted his eyes and listened to his sons talking. He laughed and said, "Okay, okay, if you want to relax, go ahead. Just be careful. The fourth son likes to be clean. Don't mess up his things. He will be angry with you later!"

The other princes also laughed, and Yinzhen had no choice but to act embarrassed: "Father, that's not right, brothers, come, I'm so happy."

In this "harmonious" scene, Crown Prince Yinreng stood up. His usually noble body bent down, and the room suddenly became silent.

"Father, I have lived in the palace for a long time and I want to go out and take a look."

Kangxi narrowed his eyes, pursed his lips, and said nothing.

The most honorable emperor and the crown prince were facing each other in silence, and no one else dared to even breathe.

There had been no sound for a long time. Old Fourteen had just drunk a lot of wine, and he was a little drunk. The back of his neck was covered with sweat, which was flowing down. He didn't dare to move to wipe it off.

No one knew how much time had passed, but the prince's bent back never moved, not even a sway. The Fourteenth Prince was full of admiration, thinking that he must be the prince, as his movements were as if measured with a ruler.

Kangxi finally whispered: "If you want to go, go with me."

In the evening, when Fu Jin and Chang Ning received the news together, they were both silent.

It is said that all the princes who are ranked high this time will go to their farm.

There are also the Prince of Zhi and the Crown Prince.

What's going on?

Isn't it just planting some land? But it has attracted tourist groups.

Fortunately, it is harvest time now, and there are still many eggplants, peppers and other fruits that have not been picked, so there is no lack of farm work to do.

Fu Jin was surprised. She knew that the Fourth Master was farming, but she didn't expect the impact of this kind of land would be so great. Seeing that the Fourth Master called both her and Fu Jin Chun together, there should be some complications and they must be prepared.

Fu Jin straightened her back secretly, the time had finally come for her to play a role.

Changning felt a headache. It was difficult to deal with these princes who had eight hundred thoughts in their minds when they spoke together. It was really difficult to deal with them.

Yinzhen was also helpless, but since he was already here, he might as well make the best of it. He could only ask the two of them to pay more attention. This was originally the job of the concubine, but Changning was the only woman in the mansion who had been to the farm several times and was more familiar with the situation there, so he asked the two of them to clean up together and there must not be any mistakes.

Changning had a headache but was helpless. He could only tell Fu Jin all the information he knew about the farm. The two of them roughly sorted out a plan, and after arriving at the farm, they would make additional and adjustments to the details.

Chang Ning finally asked: "Are you still letting the children follow us this time?"

Fu Jin did not dare to answer and turned to look at Yinzhen.

Yinzhen smiled and said, "Follow me. Don't be nervous. They are all my brothers. They won't be in danger. It's not good for the children to stay with us if the three of us leave. As for the backyard, let Liu and Song take over it together."

Fu Jin nodded. Princess Liu had more seniority and usually flattered her. Princess Song had a daughter who was being raised by her. So there would be no problem in promoting both of them.

After the three of them finished discussing, they immediately began to order people to pack their luggage. They still had to go there and prepare in advance.

The group worked until late at night.

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