amaotonovel Chapter 348 Father, I strung up a whole bunch of alpha wolves.
Chapter 348 Father, I strung up a whole bunch of alpha wolves.
That's why everyone says that those who can become emperors are all ruthless people. Putting everything else aside, just in terms of staying up late, Yinzhuo couldn't even catch up with his father. Look, he was older than him, but he stayed up half a night longer than him last night. As a result, when they set off the next morning, Kangxi looked much better than Yinzhuo.
"Father, could you please stop the carriage for a moment? The sun is blazing outside, and I'd like to rest in your carriage for a while, is that alright?"
When the group set off from Changchun Garden, it was still early, and the rising sun was quite warm. Even though Yinzhu felt tired, he managed to sit comfortably on his horse. However, as the sun rose higher and the weather became hotter, Yinzhu clearly became restless. What was Yinzhu's motto in life? It was never to make things difficult for himself. Since he didn't want to ride a horse outside anymore, he decided to find a place to rest.
"Tell me, where did you get this stubborn temper from? I told you not to go out riding horses, but you just wouldn't listen. Look at you, you're all sweaty in just a little while. Liang Jiugong, go and wring out a handkerchief to wipe him down."
The first thing Yinzhu did after climbing into the carriage was to go straight to the low table next to Kangxi. He took the teapot on the table and drank two cups of tea before his thirst was relieved. He then reached for the fan that Kangxi had placed next to him, unfolded it, and fanned himself a few times until he felt less hot before speaking.
“Father, look at the question you’re asking. I’m your son, so of course I take after you in temperament. I was thinking of going out for a ride, but I didn’t expect it to be this hot. I rode with my older brother and the others for a while and found it too hot to ride, so I came back as you suggested. Eunuch Liang, have you wrung out this handkerchief yet? I’m feeling a bit sleepy now.”
Liang Jiugong had actually wrung out the handkerchief long ago. The reason he didn't bring it over immediately was because he was afraid of disturbing the conversation between Kangxi and Yinzuo. Now that Yinzuo had called out to him, Liang Jiugong naturally didn't dare to delay any longer. Yinzuo took the handkerchief and wiped his face, hands, and neck, which were exposed, before casually tossing the wet handkerchief onto the table.
"Father, are you sleepy now? If not, I'll go to your bedside for a nap. I went to bed too late yesterday and got up very early today, so I really can't stay awake any longer."
To be honest, the slightly swaying carriage was indeed a good place to sleep. When Yinzhu opened his eyes, he no longer saw the bright yellow roof of the imperial carriage. Since there was no lamp inside the tent, Yinzhu simply didn't bother to move and sat up to call out to the outside.
"De Xi".
Dexi, who was waiting outside the tent, immediately rushed in upon hearing Yinzhuo's voice. Of course, several eunuchs carrying lanterns also came in with him, and the tent was instantly brightened by the light.
"Your Majesty, you're awake. His Majesty has specially ordered someone to prepare dinner for you. Would you like to get up now?"
Yinzhuo had slept for almost a day and was now in good spirits, so he naturally didn't want to stay in bed any longer. Hearing this, he got up, moved to the edge of the bed, took the clothes that Dexi handed him, and quickly put them on.
“I didn’t realize it until you said it, but I’m actually a bit hungry right now. Have someone tidy up the table in this tent and set out dinner here in a bit.”
If you were to ask Yinzhuo if he wasn't even a little curious about how he moved from the imperial carriage to his tent in his sleep, his answer would definitely be to advise you not to pry. After all, it's better to keep quiet about what you see than to reveal it, so that you can remain friends.
As the saying goes, "He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened." Yinzhuo always had a clear and thorough understanding of himself. Since he knew that he was the kind of person who couldn't endure hardship, he naturally wouldn't force himself to suffer or invite trouble where he wasn't guilty. For the rest of the journey, he obediently listened to his father and stayed in the imperial carriage. When they arrived at the grasslands, his brothers were all tanned and shiny, but Yinzhuo was exactly the same as when he left the capital.
Despite the anxiety and tension Yinzhuo felt for the entire trip to the frontier while in the capital, once he arrived on the grasslands, all those worries seemed to vanish in an instant. Aside from the first few days when he was detained by Emperor Kangxi and received the Mongolian princes who came to pay their respects, he was constantly on the go. He was either dragging his elder brother and the guards into the forests, or taking Yintang, Yin'e, and his Mongolian Anda Altai roaming all over the grasslands. Look, he's given his father a big surprise today.
"Father, look what good things your son brought back for you! Let me tell you, your son was incredibly brave today. That huge wolf, I skewered it all with one arrow! Look at the blood on its teeth, it's still fresh..."
Kangxi frowned and stared at the two wolf teeth that Yinzhuo was holding for a while before taking them from him. He pointed to the spot in front of him, signaling Yinzhuo to come over. Once Yinzhuo was close and standing still, Kangxi put the two wolf teeth on the table, stood up, pulled Yinzhuo over, and carefully examined him from head to toe. After confirming that Yinzhuo was not injured, he reached out and jabbed Yinzhuo hard in the forehead.
"Yinzuo, you've really made something of yourself! I thought you'd just wander around the grasslands with your men at most, but I never expected you to be so bold as to raid a wolf's den. Do you know how dangerous the wolves on the grasslands are? You were just lucky this time, otherwise..."
Despite Yinzhuo's nonchalant tone, the tattered clothes he wore suggested how intense the battle had been. Didn't Kangxi know Yinzhuo's true capabilities? So, at this moment, he was filled with nothing but lingering fear.
“Father, you really can’t blame me for this. How could I possibly dare to raid a wolf’s den? We just happened to run into each other on the wrong path. It wanted to eat me, so how could I just stand there and let it devour me? Since we had to settle this, I certainly didn’t want to be left behind. Father, you really have to thank my Mongolian Anda Altai this time. If it weren’t for him risking his life to protect me, how could I be standing here in front of you unharmed? Altai was bitten on the arm a few times by wolves. I’ve already sent Physician Wang over. Physician Wang is quite skilled at treating arrow wounds, but I don’t know if he can handle wolf bites. Father, do you have any imperial physicians who are good at treating these kinds of wounds? Could you lend them to me…”
Faced with the doubts from Yinzhuo, Imperial Physician Wang finally proved with his superb medical skills that he was the best in every aspect. It's no wonder that the men of the grasslands have such tenacious vitality. Altai's injury was not light, but in just a few days, he was as lively and energetic as ever.