nashuaworldcup Chapter 171 This shoehorn is worth a fortune!
Chapter 171 This shoehorn is worth a fortune!
It really proved the saying: "The blessed don't need to be busy, while the unlucky are busy to the point of exhaustion." Yinzhuo was definitely one of the blessed ones. The day after Dai Zi was arranged, Yintang and Yinyi were sent to the Ministry of Works by Kangxi. Wasn't that just the right time? Yinzhuo was just wondering how to be a hands-off manager. And sure enough, his father sent him here.
"Tenth Brother, from now on, I'll have to trouble you to keep an eye on Dai Zi. Remember, you must not be careless. Keep a close eye on him. If anything happens, Father will come after you."
After Yinzhu finished instructing Yinzhi and saw him nod, he turned to look at Yintang, who was looking around the room.
"Old Ninth, stop wandering around, you're making me dizzy. Come here, let me ask you if there's anything you want to do. If not, then I'll just arrange it for you."
Yinzhen had a clear understanding of his own position. He knew that he and the Tenth Prince were sent by their father to assist their Sixth Brother. So when he heard Yinzhen's words, he immediately shook his head, indicating that he would follow his Sixth Brother's arrangements.
When Yinzhuo saw Yintang like this, he couldn't help but sigh. Well, it seems that he still hasn't awakened his talent for business. But it doesn't matter. Let him gain experience in the Ministry of Works first, and he will guide him slowly in the future.
"Alright, you can stay here and learn from the officials of the Ministry of Works for now. If you have any ideas later, come and find me."
With Yinzhi and Yinzhi as his two laborers, Yinzhi's days on duty at the Ministry of Works were incredibly comfortable. He didn't have to attend the morning court, so he didn't have to get up early every day. Kangxi didn't have any strict rules about what time he had to report to the Ministry of Works every day, so being late and leaving early became commonplace. He didn't do any work, and the key was that he still got a salary. Not only did he get a salary, but he also got more than he did work. Who could stand that? Who wouldn't feel jealous? In fact, Yinzhi felt like his teeth were about to fall out from being soaked in sour water.
"Third brother, how long have you been loitering in front of me? What do you want to say? You're staring at me like that, it's really scary."
It's no wonder Yinzuo said that. After all, who wouldn't feel uneasy being stared at for more than half an hour? Yinzhi glanced at Yinzuo with annoyance, walked over and sat down next to Yinzuo, tapping the cup on the table with his finger. Yinzuo immediately understood and picked up the teapot to refill the cup. Yinzhi picked up the cup, took a sip of tea, and then spoke quietly.
"I just wanted to see what made you so special. You haven't grown three heads and six arms yet. What tricks have you figured out? Otherwise, why would your father be so biased towards you?"
Well, now Yinzhuo finally understands. His third brother came to see him today without any reason; he was just jealous and came to spite him!
"Third brother, believe me, even if I tell you the trick, you still won't be able to learn it."
Wow, it turns out they really do have a trick! Now Yinzhi perked up, put the cup in his hand on the table, and leaned to the side towards Yinzuo.
"Who says we'll see? Maybe your third brother has some talent?"
In truth, Yinzhi didn't have any special tricks. It all came down to the saying, "Everyone has a heart of flesh; sincerity begets sincerity." Regardless of whether Kangxi initially intended to use him, he treated him genuinely well later. As for Yinzhi, he initially hoped to curry favor with Kangxi, but his heart wasn't made of stone after all…
Seeing Yinzhi's humble and eager-to-learn expression, Yinzuo decided not to keep anything to himself. After all, as he had said, even if he told them the tricks, they wouldn't be able to learn them.
"Alright, then I'll tell you what I mean. As for whether you can grasp the true meaning of what I'm saying, that's none of my business. Aren't you curious why Father Khan is so biased towards me? It's actually very simple. It's because you are all my subjects, while I am just a son. So, do you understand, Third Brother?"
I understand, of course I understand. My father has never lacked ministers who are overly respectful but not close to him, but he has precisely lacked a son who truly treats him like a father. You're right, we really can't learn your trick...
Yinzhu didn't care what his third brother was thinking. Anyway, I've answered your question, so can we stop trying to figure it out here? I need to get off work soon.
"Third Brother, it's getting late. Why don't we head back first? If you're free today, would you like to come over for a bit? Second Brother just had a lot of tangerines sent over a couple of days ago. Don't you like them? You can take some back with you later..."
Yin Zhi could hardly believe what he had just heard. "It's getting late? How dare you say that? You've only been at the yamen for a little over an hour! And you're already planning to leave?"
"Little Six, do you think your father knows you're lying through your teeth like this?"
The words "You, Father" are quite enigmatic. Yinzhuo raised his hand and touched his third brother's forehead. He didn't have a fever, so why was he talking nonsense? Could it be that our fathers are not the same person?
"Alright, stop touching me. Weren't you leaving? Then hurry up. It seems that it's not just Father who's biased now; when did Second Brother pick up this habit too..."
The Prince Cheng, greatly provoked, turned into a bandit, ransacking Yinzhuo's storage room. Not only did he sweep away the basket of oranges sent by Yinreng, but he also took everything else that caught his eye.
You said the house was almost emptied out, why didn't Yinzhu stop it then? He did try, but he couldn't stop it. At that moment, he was quite open-minded. It's just some fruit and some small items, take them all. As the saying goes, out with the old, in with the new. It doesn't matter that his third brother took it all. He can just go to his father and take it back later. Later on, he even started giving advice to the other party.
"Third Brother, look at these pearls, they're quite nice. Why don't we take some back for Sister-in-law to use as face powder? Do you like this jade pendant? I pulled it off Fourth Brother's waist. Sigh, why don't we take this shoehorn too? It's made of mutton fat jade. I pestered Father for over half a month to get that piece of jade, and he finally gave it to me after I got annoyed with his nagging..."
Yin Zhi held the shoehorn made of mutton-fat jade and examined it repeatedly for a long time before confirming that he hadn't misheard. Good heavens, he had to take it; this shoehorn was worth a fortune...
Yin Zhi returned home laden with spoils after Yin Zuo's rampage, but before he could even celebrate for two days, his father dragged him over and launched into a tirade of criticism on some random pretext. He was completely bewildered. Wait, is everything really this intense lately? He was only late once, and he got scolded like this? Good heavens, your own son is late and leaves early every day, why doesn't he ever say a word?