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Chapter 264 Consort Fucha
Big Fatty Orange was satisfied with Hongshi's diligence at work, but he still couldn't put his mind at ease.
Of all the sons, Hongchang's performance has always been the one that satisfies the eldest son, Da Pang Ju.
Hongzhou is still the same, only thinking about having fun.
Hongli is still under house arrest.
Big Fatty Orange was surprised that Hongshi had suddenly started heading to the Imperial Clan Court.
What is Hongshi doing at the Imperial Clan Court?
The fat orange cat was filled with doubt, so he immediately sent someone to the Imperial Clan Court to secretly investigate.
We must secretly investigate Hongshi's every move and find out exactly what he's up to in the Imperial Clan Court.
After some clandestine investigation, the information Big Fat Orange received nearly made him vomit blood.
It turns out that Hongshi actually went to the Imperial Clan Court to visit the Eighth and Ninth Princes!
Big Orange's brows furrowed tightly, his eyes filled with anger and disappointment.
He never expected that Hongshi would do such a thing.
You should know that the eighth and ninth brothers are two people that Big Fat Orange hates the most in his life!
Back then, during the struggle for the throne among his brothers, the eighth, ninth, and tenth princes were his mortal enemies.
They constantly opposed Big Fat Orange and plotted against him countless times.
Especially during the incident at the Old Summer Palace, the Eighth and Ninth Princes meticulously planned it.
After getting drunk, the fat orange cat favored Li Jingui.
This incident led to a reprimand from his father, and almost ruined his future.
Even after the big fat orange dog ascended the throne, the eighth and ninth princes still refused to give up.
They often lurked in the shadows, causing him endless trouble and making him suffer terribly.
But now, this rebellious son, Hongshi, is disregarding his feelings.
To openly visit these two people at the Imperial Clan Court is utterly outrageous!
Over the years, whether in the imperial court or the inner palace, who didn't know his loathing for the eighth and ninth princes?
Neither former court officials nor imperial concubines dared to mention the eighth or ninth prince in front of the chubby orange.
But who could have predicted that his good son would have come into contact with the person he hated most!
This truly made Big Fat Orange feel a deep sense of betrayal.
The fat orange man grew increasingly angry, but he had no idea why Hongshi was acting this way.
He did not immediately summon Hongshi to the palace.
Instead, they decided to observe secretly first to see what Hongshi was up to.
Could it be that his recent high regard for Hongshi has caused Hongshi to harbor other thoughts?
He wanted to win over the eighth and ninth brothers to become his allies.
The eighth and ninth brothers are indeed cunning; they haven't given up after all these years.
How dare they bewitch Hongshi to achieve their goals?
After observing for a period of time, the chubby orange was surprised to find that...
Hongshi not only frequently visited the Imperial Clan Court, but each time he would bring some wine and clothing with him.
This discovery made the chubby orange even angrier.
But even the chubby orange felt that Hongshi's actions were too abnormal.
Big Fat Orange felt that Hongshi's behavior was really baffling.
He decided to find a suitable opportunity to personally test Hongshi.
In order to find out what Hiroshi really wanted to do?
That day, the chubby orange summoned Hongshi.
The moment Hongshi stepped into the Hall of Mental Cultivation, he felt an unusual atmosphere permeating the entire hall.
His heart tightened, and his steps became hesitant.
But he still steeled himself and stepped forward, respectfully bowed, and said:
"Your subject greets Your Majesty, may Your Majesty be blessed with ten thousand years of happiness and peace."
The chubby orange cat stared at him expressionlessly, its eyes as cold as a frozen pool, sending chills down one's spine.
After a long while, the chubby orange cat finally spoke slowly, its voice deep and dignified:
"Hongshi, have you been very busy lately?"
Hongshi's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly bowed and replied:
"Replying to Your Majesty, I am indeed quite busy working in the Ministry of Works, but I can still manage."
The chubby orange-haired man's lips curled up slightly, revealing a cold smile, and he continued:
"Oh? Is that so? Then what were you busy with at the Imperial Clan Court?"
Upon hearing this, Hongshi was struck dumb, his face turning ashen.
He never expected that his father, the Emperor, would find out about his trip to the Imperial Clan Court so quickly.
Cold sweat beaded on his forehead, and his throat felt like it was blocked by something.
He started to stammer when he spoke:
"Father, your son... your son is just going to visit your eighth and ninth uncles."
They are, after all, your brothers. Your son is thinking about how they have been imprisoned for so many years.
Life must be tough, so I wanted to go and see for myself.
Hongshi naturally understood his father's dislike for his eighth and ninth uncles.
However, he had other ideas in mind.
The Emperor has been on the throne for over ten years, and so many years have passed since then.
Uncle Eight and Uncle Nine have been imprisoned for so long, and they have already received the punishment they deserve.
Hongshi thought to himself, if his father could show tolerance and benevolence at this moment,
Release Uncle Eight and Uncle Nine, and treat them kindly.
This will undoubtedly have a positive impact on the Emperor's reputation.
After all, a tolerant and magnanimous monarch is more likely to win the respect and love of his subjects.
After hearing Hongshi's words, Big Fat Orange's anger surged instantly.
Hongshi, the son of the emperor, was also dissatisfied with his father.
His eyes widened, his face full of anger, and he slammed his hand on the table, making the teacups on the table almost jump.
He roared in fury, "How dare you! You unfilial son, don't you know who they are?"
They are the sinners of my Great Qing! The crimes they committed are too numerous to count.
You actually dared to visit them? What are your true intentions?
Hongshi knelt at the feet of the chubby orange tree, "Father Emperor, my Eighth and Ninth Uncles have committed a grave error."
Whatever punishment you deem appropriate, it is justified. However, all the sons of the late Emperor are your brothers, Father.
Your Majesty, I think, if the late Emperor were still alive...
They would certainly like to see brotherly love and respect, and filial piety between father and son.
Uncle Thirteen is seriously ill; Uncle Fourteen has passed away; Uncle Seventeen is also ill.
You only have a few brothers left in the world.
Your Majesty, I only wish to see you show tolerance and benevolence.
Let the world see Father Emperor's magnanimity.
The fat orange's anger subsided slightly, but he was still dissatisfied that his son Hongshi didn't understand his thoughts.
Hongshi is too naive; he might be taken advantage of by the Eighth and Ninth Princes.
The eighth and ninth brothers were cunning and scheming; he had never let his guard down around them.
The chubby orange-haired man looked at Hongshi expressionlessly and said in a cold tone:
"You seem to miss your uncles quite a bit."
Hongshi didn't notice anything unusual in the fat orange's words, and he continued speaking to himself:
"Your subject remembers that before the Empress Dowager fell ill, she always thought of the Fourteenth Uncle."
Your Majesty, I believe that if you had summoned your fourteenth uncle back to the capital back then, perhaps the Empress Dowager wouldn't have been so concerned about him.
It would have been better if Hongshi hadn't mentioned the fourteenth prince; the moment he did, the chubby orange dog became even angrier.
He already harbored resentment towards the fourteenth prince, and now Hongshi was bringing it up in front of him.
This instantly turned his face ashen, and a fierce glint flashed in his eyes.
The chubby orange cat unconsciously recalled those unpleasant memories.
The Empress Dowager has always favored the fourteenth prince.
During the struggle for the throne,
The Empress Dowager actually wanted him, as the elder brother, to assist that inexperienced fourteenth prince.
Furthermore, for the sake of the fourteenth prince, the Empress Dowager also allowed Yixiu to control his household and his offspring.
Constantly creating trouble for him and holding him back.
He finally ascended the throne, but the Empress Dowager became even more dissatisfied with him.
It was only because he, not the fourteenth prince, ascended the throne.
And that wicked woman, Yixiu, killed so many of his children.
All of this was because the Empress Dowager was backing her up.
The Empress Dowager's favoritism towards the fourteenth prince has always been a source of anxiety for Big Fat Orange.
He and the fourteenth prince were both the Empress Dowager's biological sons.
But the Empress Dowager only had eyes for the fourteenth prince.
This made the chubby orange both angry and resentful.
Hongshi's words failed to quell the anger of the chubby orange cat.
This only made the chubby orange even angrier.
Big Fat Orange thought to himself that he was worrying so much about Hongshi.
They went to great lengths to arrange for him to work in the Ministry of Works, and then granted him a noble title without any merit.
But his son Hongshi was so naive that he not only failed to understand his father's predicament, but also...
To even think that he would show tolerance and mercy towards the Eighth and Ninth Princes is simply wishful thinking.
The chubby orange cat said coldly, "Do you think I am unfilial to the Empress Dowager?"
I have been unfilial to the Empress Dowager, so it's no wonder that my brothers are disrespectful to me.
And you, as his son, dare to defy me?
Seeing that Da Pang Ju's face was growing increasingly pale, Hong Shi felt even more flustered, but he still forced himself to speak:
"Father, I have no such intention."
Your son simply believes that brothers should live in harmony.
Only in this way can the world see the Emperor's benevolent heart.
Big Fat Orange, isn't that what you meant by "brotherly love and respect"?
Father is kind, son is filial, brother, friend and brother are respectful
I am not loving; my brothers are disrespectful to me.
You, my son, are unfilial to me.
Hongshi was completely stunned by these words.
The Qing Dynasty ruled the country with filial piety as its guiding principle, and he was personally accused of being unfilial by his father, the Emperor.
Hongshi broke out in a cold sweat instantly. He realized he had said the wrong thing, but it was too late to take it back.
He kowtowed repeatedly, stammering incoherently:
"Father, I know I was wrong. I have no intention of being unfilial, but... but..."
The chubby orange cat stared blankly at the person in front of him and slowly said:
"Since you're going to plead for your Eighth Uncle and the others, then you should immediately remove your yellow belt..."
His voice was cold and resolute, as if there was no room for negotiation.
Before he could finish speaking, Su Peisheng's voice suddenly rang out from outside the door:
"Your Majesty, the Sixth Prince requests an audience."
The chubby orange cat frowned slightly, its previously cold expression softening somewhat.
But he still carried a hint of authority and displeasure.
He remained silent for a moment, then finally waved his hand, signaling Su Peisheng to let Hongchang in.
Su Peisheng responded and then stepped aside, gently pushing open the door of the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
Hongchang walked steadily into the hall.
His gaze quickly swept over Hongshi kneeling on the ground, and his heart tightened.
I don't know if he made it.
Hongchang walked up to the big, fat orange cat and respectfully greeted it:
"Your subject greets Your Majesty, may Your Majesty be blessed with ten thousand years of happiness and peace."
Then Hongchang straightened up, looked at the chubby orange cat with concern in his eyes, and asked:
"I wonder what Third Brother has done to displease Father Emperor?"
The chubby orange-haired man frowned slightly, his gaze sweeping between Hongshi and Hongchang, before he said in a deep voice:
“Hongshi went to the Imperial Clan Court to visit the Eighth and Ninth Princes and plead for leniency for these two criminals.”
"Is it my fault, Your Majesty, for not being kind to my brothers? What do you think?"
Hongchang knew that the chubby orange was testing him again.
He hesitated for a moment, then slowly began to speak:
“Father, I believe that Third Brother’s actions were indeed somewhat inappropriate,” Hongchang said with a solemn expression.
He paused for a moment, then continued, "The crimes committed by Uncle Eight and Uncle Nine are common knowledge!"
Their confinement is entirely their own fault; they deserve it.
"Your Majesty is wise and powerful, and your governance of our Great Qing Dynasty is evident to all!"
Your benevolence and virtue have earned you the utmost respect and admiration from all your subjects.
At this point, Hongchang paused briefly, then said earnestly:
"Your subject believes that at this time, it is appropriate to show leniency towards the Eighth and Ninth Princes."
I'm afraid they'll be taken advantage of by those with ulterior motives.
This will not only bring you unnecessary trouble, but may even affect the stability of the Qing Dynasty.
Hongchang frowned, seemingly quite worried about the matter.
"Third Brother has always been a kind and generous person, but he has never mentioned pleading for Eighth Uncle and Ninth Uncle before."
Your subject believes that there is likely more to Third Brother's actions than meets the eye.
Big Fat Orange listened quietly to Hongchang's words, his face expressionless.
But a hint of approval flashed in his eyes.
He thought to himself:
"Hongchang is indeed a steady and reliable child."
He remained calm in the face of adversity and considered issues from a broader perspective, which truly did not disappoint me.
Hongchang continued, "Father, I believe that the truth of this matter still needs to be investigated."
Is someone instigating Third Brother behind the scenes, or does Third Brother have some unspeakable secret?
That's why they took such inappropriate action.
If we do not investigate thoroughly and rashly punish my third brother, I fear it will only cause pain to our loved ones and joy to our enemies. I implore Your Majesty to investigate this matter carefully.”
Big Fat Orange was silent for a moment, then realized that Hongchang's words made some sense.
The chubby orange cat nodded slightly, its dignified gaze piercing.
His voice returned to Hongshi, his tone softening slightly.
Yet it still carries a certain air of authority that cannot be ignored:
"Hongshi, do you know your crime?"
Hongshi was already terrified out of his wits when he heard the fat orange cat's question.
Hongshi kowtowed as he spoke:
"Father, I know I was wrong, I really know I was wrong!"
Your son should not have gone to the Imperial Clan Court, and even less should he have pleaded for your eighth and ninth uncles!
"Your Majesty, I was momentarily confused and committed such a grave mistake. I beg you to forgive me this time!"
Seeing Hongshi's terrified expression, Hongchang couldn't help but feel puzzled, so he asked:
"Third Brother, why did you suddenly think of pleading for Eighth Uncle and Ninth Uncle? Is there some reason behind this?"
Hongshi slowly raised his head, his eyes filled with confusion and grievance.
His voice trembled slightly as he spoke softly:
"That day, while I was taking a walk in the mansion, I happened to overhear a few eunuchs chatting.
They said that Eighth Uncle and Ninth Uncle lived a very miserable life in the Imperial Clan Court.
Not only did they go hungry, they also suffered all sorts of torment.
I felt very bad when I heard this, after all, my eighth and ninth uncles are also my father’s brothers!
Moreover, I have also heard rumors circulating among the people that Father Emperor is... mean and ungrateful..."
Hongshi stopped abruptly at this point.
He realized he had let something slip and nervously looked at the chubby orange cat, afraid that it would make him even angrier.
As expected, the fat orange's face instantly turned gloomy, and a cold glint flashed in its eyes.
However, he did not immediately react, but instead asked in a deep voice:
"What's the rumor among the people that I'm harsh and ungrateful? Go on."