BSI Chapter 6: This clumsy mouth, why can't he say anything at the crucial moment?
Chapter 6: This clumsy mouth, why can't he say anything at the crucial moment?
Waist tokens, also known as tooth tokens, were the core credentials used in the imperial palace to identify identity, distinguish rank, and grant access rights.
Their grades, from top to bottom, are divided into jade waist plaques, gold waist plaques, ivory waist plaques, gilded silver plaques, bronze waist plaques, and iron waist plaques.
Among them, the jade waist token is the highest grade waist token, which allows unlimited movement within the palace.
It also has the function of troop deployment, but of course, it needs to be used in conjunction with imperial edicts or military tallies.
Upon hearing that Emperor Yonglong had bestowed a jade waist token upon Xia Chengzong, Prince Zhongzheng's eyes lit up.
Father really dotes on the third son; he even gave him a jade waist token. This is an incredible stroke of luck!
His position in the Prince Zhongzheng's mansion will become increasingly secure in the future.
Prince Zhongshun couldn't help but feel sour. He was a prince, and his father had only given him a gold waist token. His status was not as high as that of a grandson of the emperor.
Fortunately, he also liked the little guy very much. He looked up at Xia Chengzong and saw him holding the jade waist token and playing with it carefully.
This jade plaque is square and exquisitely crafted. It is engraved with the words "By the Mandate of Heaven, the Emperor" and has a dragon pattern on the background.
After carefully examining it, Xia Chengzong put the jade pendant away.
Before long, they went to Kunning Palace to meet the Empress.
After meeting, there was an inevitable exchange of heartfelt feelings and heartfelt conversations.
The Empress was also very fond of Xia Chengzong and bestowed many gifts upon him.
Of course, the other kids also received some, but not as much as Xia Chengzong.
Xia Chengqian remained unmoved by this.
Xia Caiwei's negative emotions +1 +1 +1
Xia Chengkun's negative emotions +1 +1 +1
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Yes, Xiao Ba seems to have a lot of negative emotions.
The Empress then hosted a banquet to treat them well, and during the banquet, she repeatedly gave instructions to Prince Zhongzheng.
He was told to be careful in his actions from now on and not to anger his father again.
He also reminded them that Emperor Yonglong's birthday was in half a month, and that they should not forget to prepare gifts.
Prince Chung-machi agreed to all of them.
After the banquet, the family bid farewell to the Empress, left the palace, and returned to their residence.
Along the way, several children sat in the carriage, lifting the curtains and curiously looking at the bustling street scene.
They were imprisoned in the palace and had never seen such prosperity and bustle.
They had the opportunity when they entered the palace before, but they were so anxious that they had no mood to appreciate these things.
Now that the opportunity has arrived, it's not to be missed.
Xia Chengzhi said, "The street is so lively! They sell all kinds of things, and all that food looks delicious. Slurp!"
As he spoke, tears inadvertently streamed down his face.
Xia Caiwei said disdainfully, "Eat, eat, all you know is eating! Look at you, so pathetic!"
"I just saw that the flower arrangements, hair ties, and some other little trinkets being sold at that stall were really pretty."
"It would be great if I could go out and buy some to take home sometime."
Xia Chengkun nodded repeatedly and said, "Yes, look at that windmill, those wooden swords and knives, they're really fun and interesting."
"There are so many other fun things, I want to buy them all!"
Xia Chengzong asked, "Do you have money?"
Xia Chengkun's negative emotions +1 +1 +1
Xia Caiwei's negative emotions +1 +1 +1
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Before long, the family returned to the gate of Prince Zhongzheng's mansion.
Prince Zhongzheng did not return directly to his residence, but instead dismounted in front of the residence and began to examine the entire Prince's Mansion.
The little ones also jumped off the carriage.
Xia Chengzong saw that the Prince's Mansion had two layers of flying eaves and a magnificent appearance, covered with green glazed tiles that shimmered with light.
The gate of the mansion is designed with three archways, and the plaque above it bears the five golden characters "Prince Zhongzheng Mansion".
However, the gate of the Prince's Mansion has faded, and the two stone lions at the entrance are also mottled and weathered.
The open spaces on both sides of the mansion, intended for parking for guests, were overgrown with weeds and deserted, just like the others.
Prince Chung-cheng, however, remained enthusiastic and instructed, "Have someone paint the main gate and clear away the weeds on both sides in the next few days. We need to make sure it looks nice when guests come."
Xia Shouzhong hurriedly replied, "Yes, Your Highness."
"Let's go back to the manor!"
After returning to his residence, Prince Chung-machi's enthusiasm remained undiminished.
He had a banquet prepared, but no one accompanied him, so he simply invited a few children to drink with him.
Of course, the little ones couldn't drink alcohol, and Prince Chungjō didn't allow them to either.
Prince Chung-machi poured himself a drink, emptying the cup in no time, and soon became quite drunk.
Then, he couldn't help but pour out his heart.
He was imprisoned for seven years, and his heart was filled with too many grievances.
The younger children, hearing their father's endless drunken ramblings, were extremely impatient, but had no choice but to force themselves to endure it.
Having lived two lives, Xia Chengzong deeply empathized with some of the things Prince Zhongzheng had said.
This made Prince Zhongzheng feel like he had found a kindred spirit. He not only kept praising Xia Chengzong, but also wanted to become sworn brothers with him.
If they were to actually become sworn brothers, it would be a huge joke, so Xia Chengzong firmly refused.
Prince Chung-jang even pulled him aside and asked if he looked down on him...
Finally, Prince Zhongzheng got completely drunk, and Xia Chengzong hurriedly had someone help him inside.
After the banquet, the three little ones pulled their eldest brother, Xia Chengqian, aside and asked when he could take them out to play.
Xia Chengqian advised them to be obedient, study hard, and not just think about going out to play.
Seeing that they couldn't rely on Xia Chengqian, the three children surrounded Xia Chengzong and asked him when he could take them out to play.
Xia Chengzong pretended to calculate his fortune with his fingers, and then said, "I've calculated that we can go out to play tomorrow."
Upon hearing this, the three little ones were both surprised and delighted, and kept asking him if it was true and how he had calculated it.
Xia Chengzong smiled and said, "Heavenly secrets cannot be revealed. If you tell them, they will lose their power. You will know tomorrow."
The children were skeptical, but seeing that Xia Chengzong refused to tell them, they had no choice but to give up.
At that moment, Xia Chengzhi suddenly slapped himself in the face, seemingly remembering something.
Xia Chengkun hurriedly asked, "Xiao Ba, why are you hitting yourself?"
Xia Chengzhi said sullenly, "Before entering the palace, I thought I must say a few good words for my father in front of my grandfather, so as to exonerate him."
"After entering the palace, this clumsy mouth just couldn't speak properly. If it weren't for you three brothers, the eldest brother and the sixth brother, Father might have been scolded by the Emperor."
Upon hearing this, Xia Chengzong couldn't help but chuckle.
Many people probably feel this way, especially after arguing with someone.
In retrospect, I keenly found loopholes in the other person's words and regretted my clumsy tongue. Why didn't I think of that when we were arguing?
Xia Caiwei made a face at him and said, "You're so domineering at home, but where's that fierceness? Why doesn't it work outside? You're only good at bullying your own family!"
Xia Chengzhi retorted angrily, "Hello! You dare to criticize me? You didn't say a word either, yet you act like you're so great."
The siblings soon started arguing.
Xia Chengkun rushed to break up the fight and finally managed to persuade them to separate.
The little ones dispersed.
Xia Chengzong returned to his study to read, when suddenly he discovered that a large amount of emotional value had been deposited into his account.