NFBE Chapter 116 Honghui gets the name
Chapter 116 Honghui gets the name
Chapter 116 Honghui gets the name
With the Empress Dowager stepping in, and Yinreng muttering beside him that his fourth brother was usually the most honest, Kangxi thought of what happened at the Handuo Temple yesterday, and after thinking it over, he showed mercy.
The name of the eldest prince of the Fourth Beile family was quickly announced, and the eldest prince of the Fifth Beile family also had a name. The Fourth Beile's name was Honghui, and the Fifth Beile's name was Hongsheng, but they still had not been given the title of Jade Butterfly. The Jade Butterfly was changed every six years, so this time they had to wait two years before it could be given.
Having a name was a happy occasion, so Yinzhen wanted to invite the prince and his wife to his home to liven up the atmosphere. So after the imperial edict came down, he sent an invitation to Yuqing Palace. Buerhe and Yinreng also sincerely wanted to make friends with the fourth prince and his wife, so they happily agreed.
This time, the twins also clamored to go together and see their little brother. Thinking of the third child who would be born in a few months, Bull and nodded in agreement.
The twins still remember attending Honghui's full-month banquet. For them, it was the first time they had seen such a small child.
The twins got up early at the normal time that day. Although they didn't have to go to class today, they still completed the morning reading course on their own initiative. Because of their self-discipline in recent years, more and more people have gathered around the twins.
There are many geniuses, and there are no fools in the Shangshufang. But the self-disciplined genius is admirable. There is a saying that goes, "I am not afraid of you being rich, I am afraid of you working harder than others while being rich."
It was almost a quarter past the hour of Si when Buerhe ordered her servants to go to the study in the front yard to look for the twins. She wanted to see what gifts the twins had prepared.
Last night, the twins mysteriously told Buerhe that they would bring a gift for Honghui when they visited the Fourth Lady's home today. However, when Yinlu recalled the large-character tracing book he received on his last birthday, he burst into tears. Then, when he thought of the small horsewhip the twins had prepared for Yinyu, his face suddenly turned sour, and he didn't come to Yuqing Palace to play with the twins for a long time.
When Buerhe thought of these two things, he thought that he had to confirm it again later, because the twins always made people think that the other party should be given something that he is not good at.
Knowing Yinlu was still young and hated reading, they gave him a copy of the Chinese tracing book. Yinyu disliked martial arts, yet they gave him a horsewhip. Honestly, if the twins weren't genuinely grateful and the recipients weren't children, Buerhe would have thought they were having a conflict. How could someone be so unemotional as to give someone something they dislike as a gift?
The twins had finished their morning lessons and quickly came to the main courtyard when they heard their dear mother calling them. "Mother, you're looking for us."
Seeing the energetic twins appear in front of him, Bullhe was relieved: "I have already taken a day off today, so I can relax for a while."
The twins immediately expressed disapproval: "Mother, diligence makes perfect, play makes waste. Besides, the morning is the most important part of the day, and reading in the morning is our favorite thing to do."
Bull and Tingwen didn't say anything else. It was a good thing that the children loved reading and were willing to persist in it, and she supported it.
Hongye: "Mother, please ask your son and sister to come over. Are we going to visit our fourth aunt to see our brother Honghui now?"
Jingyi also blinked her eyes and leaned close to Buerhe: "Is brother Honghui still that red now? Like a monkey?"
Buerhe hadn't expected the two children to have such vivid memories of what happened six months ago, and to be so convinced that the newborn was the Red Monkey. She couldn't help but laugh, but she didn't forget to answer the twins' question: "Little brother Honghui has grown up now. He's a chubby, white, lucky doll. His eyes are so bright and clever. He's also very well behaved. He can have fun playing alone without anyone to accompany him."
The twins, a boy and a girl, were very interested when they heard their mother's description, but they also felt puzzled: "Wouldn't it be boring to be alone?"
The twin boy and girl have never been separated since birth. They learned to eat, walk, go to school and play together. Except for sleeping together every night, they are basically never separated at other times. It is hard to imagine the loneliness of a child alone in a place.
Buerhe didn't know what to say, but she still tried her best to tell the twins what she knew: "Hongye, Jingyi, not everyone is as lucky as you are, to have a family that understands you. Look at your uncles Fifteen and Sixteen, they also grew up alone and only played together after they were able to act. Everyone needs their own private space, and everyone wants different things in life.
Jingyi, you've grown up now. If your emperor didn't agree to you continuing to study in the Shangshufang when you were six, what would you do? Would you still insist on being with Hongye?
"Hongye, you two are different individuals. Sooner or later you will be separated. You can't shrink your sister and take her away. So what will you do if you are separated in the future?"
The brother and sister hadn't expected their mother to ask this question. In their short lives, they had been one, without any distinction between you and me, and they would never be separated. But the question their mother was raising was indeed what they would soon face.
They had already understood what it meant to be difficult to disobey the emperor's orders. If the emperor disagreed, even the father and mother's pleas would be in vain.
Seeing that Jingyi didn't want to bring up the subject for the time being, Buerhe didn't force her. After all, there were still two years left, and who knows, Jingyi might be older by then and have figured it out. Little did he know that Yinreng's failure to mention that Kangxi had allowed Jingyi to continue her studies had left her heartbroken and troubled for a long time.
Buerhe finally remembered why he had asked the twins to come over. "We're going to your fourth uncle's house soon. He said yesterday that we couldn't see the gifts he prepared. We're leaving soon, so can you let mother take a look now?"
Hongye and Jingyi looked at each other and still wanted to wait until they got to the Fourth Prince's residence to give their little brother a surprise, but after seeing Buerhe's insistent eyes, they had no choice but to take out the gift.
Buerhe opened it and took a look. Wow, it was a good thing that she had taken a look in advance. If she had sent it over without checking anything, it would have been bad if Honghui had been scared.
Guess what was inside? The twins were quite generous, having just received their reward and giving it away. It wasn't the right gift, though. They gave me the latest mercury mirror, the kind you can clearly see your pores on your face. While not as sophisticated as modern mirrors, it was still top-notch in its day.
Buerhe looked at the twins, a boy and a girl, with a puzzled expression: "This gift won't do. Although it's very precious, Honghui is still young. If he suddenly sees such a clear mercury mirror, he'll be scared. But this gift would be very suitable for your fourth aunt.
Mother suggests that you could give Honghui a rattle, a small wooden horse, or a pile of building blocks. What do you think? "
Hongye and Jingyi's straight backs slumped a little. "But mother, aren't these just very common toys? Fourth uncle must have them too. There's no point in giving them to us as gifts."
Bull thought about the gifts he had given before. Indeed, many things had already been covered. If he gave them again now, it might be repetitive.
Bull and: "That's good. Then think about it again. Anyway, this mercury mirror is really not suitable."
The twins were scratching their heads. Apart from these, what else could a six-month-old child like?
That inkstone? It wouldn't fit. That nine-linked ring? Honghui should already have it. That... oh yeah, thinking of something, Hongye excitedly discussed it with Jingyi: "Sister, how about we give your brother the kaleidoscope that the Emperor Mafa gave us as a gift? What do you think?"
Jingyi hadn't thought of any good idea either. When she heard her brother say this, although she was still reluctant to give up the exquisite kaleidoscope, she nodded in agreement when she thought that it was for her fourth uncle's younger brother.
Buerhe also thought that the gift chosen this time was good. The kaleidoscope was inlaid with pearls and gems on the edge. The whole item was extremely luxurious and would be a good gift for Honghui.
At noon, Yinreng finally returned to Yuqing Palace. The family packed up and took a carriage to the Fourth Prince's Mansion.
After receiving the news, the Fourth Lady was waiting at the second gate early. After both sides greeted each other, Yinreng and the Fourth Prince went to the study in the front yard, while Bu Erhe took the children and went to the main yard with the Fourth Lady.
On the way, Jingyi asked curiously, "Aunt Four, does Brother Honghui still remember me? Mother said he has grown fatter and whiter. Does he look better now?"
Hearing Jingyi's question, the fourth lady couldn't help but laugh: "My brother is still young, and now he can only remember a few people around him. But when he grows up, he will remember our sister Jingyi. Today, my brother is very excited that you are here. He hasn't dozed off since he woke up this morning."
Jingyi's excited voice rang out: "Really? I even brought a gift for my brother. I hope he likes it."
The Fourth Lady liked the twin boy and girl from the Prince's family the most, not only because the two families had a close relationship, but also because the twins were very sensible. Although they had not seen each other in the past six months, the Fourth Master brought back small gifts from the palace for Honghui several times, all of which were given by the twins.
The Fourth Lady: "Really? Then Fourth Aunt thanks Sister Jingyi on behalf of Honghui. Let's go over there quickly. Honghui is waiting for you in the main courtyard."
The group quickly entered the main courtyard. Honghui, who was originally sitting on the carpet and trying to reach for the rattle, decisively gave up the toy in front of him after seeing the twins. He clapped his hands at the twins who came into the room. Although they only had four teeth, they were all exposed at this time.
The twins also felt Honghui's welcome for their arrival and quickly came over to give him the gift. Unexpectedly, Honghui took the kaleidoscope given by the brother and sister and gave them a kiss. The whole room burst into laughter.
The Fourth Lady: "This brat, I teased him before, tried my best but couldn't get a kiss from him."
Hearing the Fourth Lady's false complaint, Buerhe rolled his eyes at her: "You, even though you're already a mother, you're still so unruly. They're playing here now, let's go to the back and have some tea."
The Fourth Lady took Buerhe's hand and said, "Let's go. We didn't have time to talk with my second sister-in-law yesterday. Today we have plenty of time, so we must have a good chat."
Buerhe: "Okay, okay, I won't leave today. Just tell me what you want to say."
After the maid brought tea and snacks, the two of them tacitly waved away the servants, and then the Fourth Lady conveyed the Fourth Master's intention. Originally, the Fourth Master said the same thing to the Prince today, but the couple discussed it yesterday and decided to do a two-pronged approach. No matter what, our attitude must be made clear first. If you don't have this idea, say it quickly, otherwise it will be bad if there is misunderstanding over time.
Buerhe understood what the Fourth Lady meant and clapped his hands to reassure her, "Don't worry. The Crown Prince and I have already spoken about this matter. If you didn't do it, then you didn't do it. No one can throw dirty water on you. Besides, the Crown Prince and I know exactly what kind of people you and Fourth Brother are. Don't worry, we never doubted you."
In fact, the Fourth Lady also knew how magnanimous the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess were, otherwise Honghui's name would not have been mentioned so quickly, right?
The two then talked about some gossip they had collected recently, such as the son of this family who favored his concubine over his wife and was beaten by his wife's family, the girl of that family who was deceived into marriage, and in the end the couple came to their door to withdraw the marriage, but their reputation was also tarnished, etc.
Just as the two sisters-in-law were talking happily, the voice of the Fourth Lady's personal maid came from outside, "Fourth Lady, Princess Shi is here in the backyard."