Rong Fei is not honored

Chapter 716 Mother's Favoritism

Rongxian, unable to bear it any longer, spoke up to persuade his mother to calm down, while Yinhua, always eager for a good show, added fuel to the fire.

As for Yinfu, ever since he learned what his second brother had done in the Imperial Study, he had been in low spirits and seemed lost in thought. The already quiet man became even more silent.

Ji Nai's attention was focused on Saiyinchahun and the Imperial Study, leaving him no energy to concern himself with Yin Fu's bad habits.

There was also the naive Yinzhi, who didn't understand what had happened or what it meant. All he knew was that his family was around him, and the "interaction" between his mother and second brother, and the games between his father and eldest brother, all looked very interesting.

He was excited to join in, but because his speech wasn't fluent, he could only manage to utter "Ah! Ah!" sounds.

For a time, Zhongcui Palace was extremely lively.

Emperor Kangxi hadn't had a good rest lately, and today his mood had been fluctuating wildly because of Saiyinchahun's actions. He had just been angered again and really couldn't stand the commotion.

Headache!

Ji Nai's words back then have come true. None of these children are as easy to deal with as Cheng Rui; instead, they all resemble Saiyinchahun. It's just that they're still young now. Once the younger ones reach the age where they're universally disliked, they'll turn Zhongcui Palace upside down.

Noticing that his father was acting strangely, Cheng Rui not only stopped struggling but also reached out to support him, asking with concern, "Father, are you alright? Did you get too hot today?"

Seeing that Cheng Rui noticed something was wrong immediately, Kangxi smiled with relief and said, "It's nothing, I just got dizzy from being bothered by Saiyinchahun."

Cheng Rui hesitated for a long time before finally uttering only, "Sainchahun really needs to be taught a lesson."

He didn't believe that Saiyinchahun couldn't think of a better way, but he still did it. Chengrui didn't understand why Saiyinchahun would choose to use the banner of speaking out for the people to solidify his absurd reputation.

Sainchahun, his younger brother, has always been intelligent, far surpassing himself. But why did Sainchahun choose to go down the wrong path? And what secrets lie behind the subtle entanglements between him and his father?

Emperor Kangxi patted his eldest son's hand, his eyes filled with complex emotions. He had such a good son. If it weren't for that poisonous woman, Empress Hesheli, ruining him... having such a son was enough.

"Big brother! Help!"

Kangxi was drawn by Saiyinchahun's shouts. Looking at this brat, his brain started pounding again. He quickly looked away and turned to Chengrui. Hmm, his mood had indeed improved a lot.

Even with ice basins placed outside, it was still not as cool as inside the palace. Ji Nai had been outside for too long and was already feeling unwell. After slapping Saiyinchahun dozens of times, he was exhausted.

He wanted to stop, but upon hearing Saiyinchahun's ghostly wails, he couldn't help but add a few more blows.

Ji Nai said breathlessly, "Today, don't even think about calling you 'Big Brother,' and even if your father tries to stop you, it won't work. You can't escape this beating."

Although Saiyinchahun was in pain, he felt more ashamed, especially since his younger siblings and the servants of Zhongcui Palace were watching. He suddenly felt very wronged.

"Mother, you're being unfair! It was clearly the fault of all three of us, so why did you only punish me? I'm not having it!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Chengrui had a bad feeling. Their mother was the type of person who responded better to gentle persuasion than force, especially when they were in the wrong. In this situation, admitting their mistake and promising not to do it again was the wisest choice.

Whether you remain unrepentant or drag others down with you, it will only make your mother angrier.

"Sainchahun! Stop talking!"

"Why shouldn't you speak up! Mother is so biased! It's one thing for my elder brother, his health isn't good, but what about Father? Why doesn't Mother make things difficult for Father!" Don't think he doesn't know; Mother has hit Father quite a few times, but most of the time it's just pinching the soft flesh on his waist, so there are no visible marks. Therefore, there's no such thing as Mother not daring to discipline Father because Father is the Emperor.

Emperor Kangxi sternly rebuked, "Sainchahun! How dare you speak to your mother like that?"

That brat, he's using this opportunity to vent his pent-up frustrations. Ha, the bond between him and Ji Nai is unmatched by anyone else, not even their children.

"Do you think I'm biased?" Ji Nai looked at Saiyinchahun seriously.

"Yes." After enduring so many blows without shedding a single tear, Saiyinchahun suddenly felt a lump in his throat and wanted to cry out of grievance.

Although his father hadn't ordered him to cause trouble in the Imperial Study, he wasn't entirely innocent, and he himself was genuinely wronged. But his mother knew nothing about it.

At this moment, Saiyinchahun felt utterly miserable, with no one understanding him and no one caring for him.

Ji Nai couldn't help but sneer, "Do you think I don't know your temperament? If it weren't for your own willingness, even if your father threatened or tempted you, you would never agree."

"Sainchahun, put your hand on your conscience. Are you the kind of person who would swallow your anger? You've already shown your father mercy by not making a scene that the whole palace knows, let alone swallowing your anger and obeying orders."

Sainchahun's sorrowful emotions were interrupted, and he looked awkwardly at his mother, a hint of inquiry in his eyes. Why did he feel that his mother's words had a hidden meaning? Had she really seen through his little scheme?

Rongxian exclaimed in surprise, "Second Brother!" She had truly believed her second brother's words, and had even secretly resented her father in her heart. So, it turned out that her second brother was slandering her father? "You're so wicked! How could you slander Father!"

Sainchahun's expression changed several times, but in the end, under Ji Nai's cold and frosty expression, he chose to kneel down and admit his mistake, "I was wrong. It was indeed not Father's order, but I had my reasons for doing so."

As he spoke, Saiyinchahun looked at his father with resentment and said, "I helped you solve a big problem. On the way here, you said that if I helped you keep a secret, you would plead for me. But..." Saiyinchahun said bitterly, "But just now you actually tried to sell me out!"

"Don't try to deny it! I saw you hesitate just now."

Kangxi, who had intended to deny it outright, choked back a sore throat, feeling inexplicably guilty. Had he been that obvious just now? But no matter what, he absolutely could not admit it.

Especially after feeling Ji Nai's icy gaze, Kangxi hurriedly defended himself, saying, "Nonsense! Your antics today have angered not only your mother but also me. How could I possibly plead for you!"

After saying that, he assured Ji Nai, "Even if I spoil my child, I'm not someone who can't distinguish right from wrong. If it were anywhere else, it wouldn't matter, but that was the Imperial Study, and I was discussing matters with my court officials at the time..."