Little Yinzhen frowned slightly, looked at Chenghu with a hint of confusion, and asked cautiously, "Big brother, don't you like Yinzhen?"

Chenghu looked down at Yinzhen, his eyes full of confusion: "Xiaowu, why do you think so?"

Little Yinzhen muttered, "I thought my brother disliked Yinzhen."

Cheng Hu: "No, although I can't be compared with Bao Cheng, you are my biological brother, and my feelings and care for you are the same."

Yinreng ran over, threw himself into Chenghu's arms, and said in a somewhat coquettish tone: "Brother~"

Chenghu freed one hand and gently embraced Yinreng, asking softly, "What's wrong, Baocheng?"

Yinreng shook his head slightly and smiled, "Nothing, I'm just happy to be able to call you brother."

Chenghu's eyes closely followed the small figure beside him. When he heard Baocheng call out "Brother", tears flashed in the little figure's eyes, but he could not hide the sincere joy.

Kangxi: "Baocheng, you can't cling to your brother."

Chenghu smiled and said, "Father, I don't mind. After all, Baocheng is still young, so it's understandable that he sticks to me."

Kangxi: "You, please pamper Baocheng."

Chenghu stroked Yinreng's head, his eyes full of doting, and said with a smile: "My son has only this one brother, so of course I have to dote on him!"

Kangxi sighed helplessly: "Alas, Baocheng, if you are spoiled! Just wait and see how I can teach you a lesson!"

Chenghu said: "Baocheng is a well-behaved and obedient child."

Kangxi and the three princes shared a sumptuous lunch in the Cining Palace and then left together.

Qianqing Palace

Emperor Kangxi wrote down his decree: "Wei Zhu, quickly read the imperial edict. From today on, Chenghu is named the eldest prince, and the other princes must step down one position in order."

Wei Zhu: "Yes, I have noted it. I will go and convey the imperial edict right away." He took the imperial edict and walked out.

Agosuo

Yinzhen angrily smashed the teacup in his hand to the ground. The crisp sound seemed to vent his inner anger and unwillingness: "This wild brat who came out of nowhere actually dared to snatch my eldest son's honorable position!"

Xiao Luzi quickly sorted out the debris on the ground and made sure everything was restored to tidiness.

Yinzhen left Qiandongtou Suo angrily and headed towards Yuqing Palace in anger.

Yuqing Palace

Chenghu said to Baocheng seriously, "You must take your studies seriously and not slack off in the slightest."

Yinreng: "I understand, brother. I will listen to you and complete my studies diligently to live up to your expectations."

Cheng Hu was about to speak when He Zhu's greeting suddenly came from outside the study, interrupting his thoughts.

He Zhu bowed respectfully to Yinzhen and said respectfully, "This servant pays his respects to the Second Prince."

Yinzhen said angrily: "You little dog slave."

Cheng Hu walked slowly out of the study and gently pushed open the door. "What's wrong with you, second brother? Why are you venting your anger in Yuqing Palace?"

Yinzhen: "Second brother? Don't yell at me like that. I'm the eldest son of the emperor. Who do you think you are? How dare you pretend to be the eldest son?"

Chenghu raised his hand and slapped the man hard, gritting his teeth and saying, "I'm your elder brother! You want to be the eldest prince? As long as I, Chenghu, am alive, you can never dream of getting your hands on this throne!"

Yinreng rushed out upon hearing the noise and saw his brother getting into a fight with someone. He quickly stepped forward and asked worriedly, "Brother, is your hand okay?"

Cheng Hu saw his beloved brother and asked softly, "It's okay, Bao Cheng, why did you come out?"

Yinreng said, "When I heard the sound, I couldn't help but worry about my brother's safety, so I rushed over to check."

Cheng Hu looked at the man standing before him and asked softly, "Bao Cheng, does he often rely on his status as the eldest prince to bully you?"

Yinreng looked at his brother, the words in his heart rolling in his throat, but he never said them out loud.

Cheng Hu looked directly at the man in front of him and said firmly, "As a bastard prince, you rely on your status as the eldest son to bully the legitimate son. If you dare to disrespect Bao Cheng again in the future, you will definitely be punished."

Yinzhen glanced at Chenghu with disdain, a hint of mockery hanging on the corner of his mouth. He said disdainfully: "Hmph, a lowly bastard, you dare to point fingers at me? You are so audacious! Just wait and see how I will expose you to the emperor and let you taste my power!"

Cheng Hu said provocatively: "If you have the courage, you can go to the Qianqing Palace to complain to the emperor. Tell him your dissatisfaction in front of him. If he doesn't punish you, I will lose."

Without thinking, Yinzhen blurted out: "Let's go." After that, he strode towards the Qianqing Palace without hesitation.

Cheng Hu: "Don't worry, Baocheng. From now on, I will protect you in the palace on behalf of your mother and will not let anyone bully you."

Yinreng: "Baocheng believes in my brother."

Chenghu: "Come on, Baocheng, let's go to the emperor and see if he will be punished. I think it will be a good show."

Qianqing Palace

Yinzhen: "Father, how dare that lowly bastard tell me what to do? You must support me!"

Liang Jiugong: "Your Majesty, the eldest prince and the crown prince are waiting outside for an audience."

Kangxi said, "Quickly let the eldest prince and the others in."

Liang Jiugong responded respectfully, "As you command, Your Majesty." He then hurriedly relayed, "Big Brother, Crown Prince, the Emperor invites you both in."

Chenghu took his brother's hand and walked into the Qianqing Palace together. He respectfully greeted Kangxi: "Your son and I pay our respects to the Emperor."

Kangxi gently helped his beloved eldest son up, his eyes full of doting and care: "Hurry up and get up."

Chenghu said aggrievedly: "Father, you must make the decision for your son."

Kangxi asked with concern, "Chenghu, what's wrong with you? Did some blind person in the palace offend you?"

Cheng Hu: "Father, I feel deeply wronged. As your legitimate son and the Empress Dowager, I have been insulted and called a lowly bastard for no reason. How could I be a lowly bastard when I have both Father and Empress Dowager?"

Kangxi angrily demanded, "What? How dare someone speak so arrogantly and insult you as a bastard?!"

Cheng Hu: "Yes, my third brother was right beside my son at the time, and he heard it with his own ears."

Kangxi asked Yinreng: "Baocheng, tell me, which bastard called your brother a bastard?"

Yinreng trembled and stammered, "Father Emperor, it's...it's my second brother."

Kangxi walked slowly to Yinzhen, his eyes revealing a hint of majesty. He raised his hand and slapped Yinzhen hard in the face, making everyone tremble.

Cheng Hu saw his cute little brother was frightened, and immediately and tenderly held him in his arms, gently stroked his back, and whispered: "Don't be afraid, I'm here to protect you."

Kangxi looked at the kneeling Yinzhen and said, "That's your elder brother! He's the eldest son born to me and the queen, how can he be a bastard?!"

Chenghu: "Father, you scared Baocheng."

Kangxi said, "Chenghu is your elder brother. From now on, you must treat him with respect. Do you understand?"

Yinzhen replied respectfully, "I understand, son. I will definitely keep it in mind."

Tap the screen to use advanced tools Tip: You can use left and right keyboard keys to browse between chapters.

You'll Also Like