Lin Ji's struggling life

After returning from Zhuangzi, Lin Ji tossed Honglu Temple up and down like a chicken blood.After the renovation of such a major project, the atmosphere of the entire Honglu Temple has taken on a new look.Everyone was talking about Lin Ji in private, this young guy is so calm, it took him so long to exert his strength...

Recently, various celebrations have been held very well, and the envoys from all walks of life have also been properly arranged. The location of Honglu Temple has become increasingly important.Of course, there has been a lot of wind and rain in the court recently, and everyone has no time or energy to stay here.

In May, Kangxi took his elder brothers on a southern tour, and the eighteenth elder brother suddenly fell ill, but the crown prince was indifferent to this, which made Kangxi deeply disgusted with the prince.Recalling that when he was sick, the young prince was so indifferent, combined with the various secret reports he had received recently, Kangxi couldn't help but feel angry and sad.

On the way back to Beijing, Kangxi found the prince's whereabouts strange more than once, and even one night, he found the prince's trace outside his tent.Kangxi was already suspicious, and such behavior undoubtedly made him very suspicious.Coupled with the fact that Kangxi is getting older now, his power has shifted downwards, and the game with the crown prince is deepening day by day, he attributes Yinfeng's behavior to his infidelity to the emperor's ama.

Of course, it is not appropriate to do anything on the way back to Beijing. Kangxi kept quiet and pressed the matter until he returned to Beijing.

As soon as Luanjia returned to the capital, Kangxi entered the study non-stop and summoned the ministers to discuss the matter!After he discussed with all his confidant ministers, the matter of abolishing the crown prince officially came into the eyes of everyone.

All of a sudden, there were turmoil inside and outside the court hall, and the clan also got involved in various disputes. Kangxi didn't like this kind of chaotic scene, so he pressed the matter down.

It was stormy outside, but Honglu Temple was peaceful.Only Lin Ji was eligible to go to the early court, and the others came to the official office early and started their daily work.On the tidy table after being cleaned by the yamen servants, Mr. Cao came to visit and was drinking tea with Mo Shaoqing. Liu Zinan had official duties and was working hard.On the other hand, the chief secretary Liu Zhixian was fine, drinking tea with two yamen servants.

"Master Lin has spoiled my appetite. Now that I'm home and drinking the tea at home, I feel something is wrong." Master Cao took a sip of the tea and said with emotion.

"Tsk, I've been drinking tea for so long, and I didn't bother with you." Master Mo curled his lips, a little contemptuous of this brazen old man, rubbing it every day, and he was ashamed to talk about things after returning home.

To say that Honglu Temple used to be worse than Qin Tianjian, and all kinds of treatment were the worst.The Qintianjian Qima can also earn some extra money for others to count their days, and the Honglu Temple is living a tight life on their salary.

But since Lin Ji arrived at Honglu Temple, he has taken a good rest here, and the environment is several times better than before.Now several secret passages have been added to the house, a clean room and a tea room have been added, and the two large cabinets are full of odds and ends. The government office has been remodeled to be very comfortable.

For Lin Ji, he is the chief officer of Honglu Temple, and his family background is rich, so naturally he doesn't care about these things, and focuses on his own comfort.Since he took office, the Lin family has provided many additional supplies for the government office, and the treatment of the entire Honglu Temple has been raised by more than one level.

Once the conditions were good, Mr. Cao, who liked to go to Honglu Temple, came more diligently. He spent almost all his free time in Honglu Temple.The two yamen servants were drinking tea beside them, and they were also very happy.They were all happy to be assigned to Honglu Temple. Although Lin Ji would ask them to do more work, they couldn't help but get a subsidy after finishing the work.

Those who can work as yamen servants are from families with average conditions. This subsidy can cover a month's salary.Moreover, when working in Honglu Temple, not only is there a subsidy, but sometimes some benefits are also distributed, which makes the government servants look forward to being able to come to Honglu Temple every month when they schedule their shifts.

The so-called welfare was thought up by Lin Ji in order to increase the income of the people of Honglu Temple. He copied many classics of Honglu Temple suitable for the use of the aristocratic family and gave them to the new nobles.These people especially need these things to increase their so-called heritage, and are willing to give money.More people came to look for me, and this became a regular item, and I received a lot of money every month.

As a result, Honglu Temple has an extra fixed income, and this part is set aside by Lin Ji as a welfare. Every festival, he will give everyone things, various fruits and vegetables, groceries, carbon-based rice oil, to meet all the needs in everyone's life. .

Whenever posting something at this time, other people will be particularly envious.High-ranking officials naturally look down on these small profits, but for low-level officials, a little bit more can reduce a lot of burden.

Mo Shaoqing leaned comfortably on the recliner, shrugging his feet and shaking his hands, looking very comfortable, "Go to my house at night, there are still some I gave you last time, but I can give you a few taels." This tea is also One of the benefits, I heard that it is a rare cold tea in Tianshan Mountain, and you can't buy it if you have money outside.

Mr. Cao said nothing more than waiting for Mo Shaoqing's words. He grinned and sighed with a smile: "It's a good day, hey, it's really good!"

Mo Shaoqing, who was lying down, couldn't help sighing when he heard this, "I don't want to retire now, and living here is pretty good." The two of them will be old enough to retire next year, but this I live a comfortable life, and I want to work for another two or three years.

Master Cao squinted at him, and complained secretly in his heart, this person is really, someone who has been shouting to retreat before, but now he is going to stay, fickle! "Okay, you can have fun secretly. I don't know how long Master Lin can stay. I'm afraid the next one won't have this kind of treatment."

"There are a lot of things this year, and I don't know what will happen next year. If Mr. Lin is promoted, I will naturally congratulate him." Mo Shaoqing can think about it, he is just a scholar, and what he hopes most is to start well and finish well, and everything else is secondary. need.

When Mr. Cao finished his tea and left, he was still sighing, "This old man Mo doesn't even know what kind of shit luck it is, God is not in my favor!" Obviously Mr. Lin is involved in astronomy and geography, why didn't he be assigned to it? As for Qin Tianjian, thinking about it, he was really unwilling.

Of course, he was just muttering secretly in his heart.

The abolition of the prince continued to ferment, and everyone pushed the wall down. In September, Kangxi took all his elder brothers to tour outside the Great Wall, and returned to live in Burhasutai Palace.He finally made up his mind and summoned all elder brothers, kings, ministers, civil and military officials, etc. to the front of the palace.

When everyone arrived, they were taken aback by this posture, and only then did they know that Kangxi was really determined to abolish the prince this time.Seeing Kangxi crying and tearing, Lin Ji felt a little bit emotional, it's too late to say anything now.

In his opinion, Kangxi should have some regrets. From Kangxi's establishment of the crown prince at the beginning of the 14th year to this year, for 33 years, Kangxi loved this son very much.In addition to the needs of the court and the memory of Queen Hesheli, there are various reasons for the establishment of the prince.But Kangxi definitely put a lot of effort into this son. The prince's long-term good performance made him dote on him more and more, giving him various preferential treatment, even surpassing himself, which also made the prince have a tendency to be arrogant.But the older Kangxi was, the more he wanted to let go of the old things, and the more he doted on the prince, so that it was out of control today.

Of course, Kangxi would not admit his mistakes. In addition to abolishing the prince, he also executed Suo'etu's two sons, as well as various so-called cronies around the prince.

Lin Ji followed Kangxi and entered his bedroom, seeing him lying on the bed in dismay, worried for him.After all, Kangxi is over 50 years old this year, and he has suffered such a blow at this age. If he is not strong, he will collapse long ago.

"Antai, do you think I was wrong?!" After a while, Kangxi whispered, the self-annoyance and grief in his tone were very obvious.

Lin Ji took the tea from Liang Jiugong and helped Kangxi get up, "Your Majesty, you are not only a loving father, but you are also an emperor." He didn't want to talk to Kang Xixu, so he directly expressed his thoughts.

In front of Kangxi, he has always been bold, and he doesn't have too much etiquette for monarchs and ministers.This was not only because of Kangxi's preference for him, but also because Lin Ji himself had never been too servile, but this made Kangxi very fancy and felt that it was an expression of closeness to him.

Of course, Lin Ji is also a smart person, he is sensitive to other people's emotions, and he thinks that he has a good grasp of Kangxi's emotional changes.

This trip outside the Great Wall, on the one hand, Kangxi wanted to take him with him, so that he could pour out the bitter water, and on the other hand, it was also because of his position.Along the way, he became acquainted with Kangxi a lot, and he also understood the entanglement in his heart.In fact, Kangxi really wanted to abolish the prince. Too many conflicts have accumulated, and now they have reached an irreconcilable level. The bow has been drawn, and it is not easy to turn back.

"Yes, I am still the emperor of the Qing Dynasty..." Kangxi murmured.

What Lin Ji handed him was calming tea, and after a while, Kangxi felt sleepy.Seeing this, Lin Ji winked, and went out to the bedroom with Liang Jiugong.

"Eunuch Liang, this is my special heart-saving pill. If there is any situation, give one to the emperor first. You can eat up to three pills a day." He handed Liang Jiugong a small bottle, which he asked Cheng Lingsu to make specially. The effect is amazing.In Kangxi's current situation, he is afraid that it may cause a stroke or other problems, so it is important to prevent it in advance.

Liang Jiugong bowed down respectfully and bowed to Lin Ji, "The old slave thanked Master Lin for the emperor first, please go slowly." After seeing Lin Ji off, he returned to the palace.

I saw that Kangxi, who had already fallen asleep, was now half-opening his eyes, waiting for Liang Jiugong to come in and answer. "Your Majesty, Master Lin gave this old slave a bottle of heart-relief pills, and said that he would give you one if something is wrong. The old slave looked worried when he watched him leave, and he cared about your health very much." He said He is also willing to say good things to Lin Ji. As the most popular chief eunuch around Kangxi, it is not without reason that he can stand up all the time.

After hearing what he said, Kangxi's complexion improved a lot. He stretched out his hand, and Liang Jiugong immediately handed him the medicine bottle. "Look, do you want someone from the Imperial Medical Office to come and test the medicine?"

Liang Jiugong's words made Kangxi fall into deep thought. In fact, he was quite relieved about Lin Ji, after all, that child had too many opportunities to attack him.But there is no motive for this, so why bother, he waved his hand, "Don't disturb the people in Tai Hospital, just let Jiuyi take a look."

In Kangxi's personal guard, there are also a few people who are proficient in the art of diverting yellow, but they are more reliable than imperial doctors.

Looking at Kangxi who was silent while holding the medicine bottle, Liang Jiugong retreated knowingly, leaving space for Kangxi himself.

The aftermath of the abolition of the crown prince is still spreading. By the time he returns to Beijing at the end of September, this matter has basically been settled.Kangxi wanted to open an altar to worship the heavens, Lin Ji had a heavy task and was very busy every day.

Counting that Lin Daiyu's due date is coming soon, Zarafon'a sent her countless things, and even memorized a lot of things for her child.A few days ago, she was discussing with Lin Ji whether to go to Anhui. After all, it would be much better to have someone in charge.

Even though his grandfather Zhang Ying was there, Zarafon'a was still a little worried. Zhang Ying and Zhang Ruolin were both big men, so how could they take good care of them.And it is impossible for Mrs. Xu to let go of Mrs. Zhang, who is sickly, and Mrs. Liu, who has a tall stomach, and return home.

Of course, this matter is still under consideration. After all, Zarafon'a still has a few children, and it is not easy to get away.Now the twins can run and jump, and they depend on their mother more than anyone else. If they are brought along, the child is so young that it is not suitable for them.

Before going to drive outside the Great Wall a few days ago, Lin Ji wrote a letter to Cheng Lingsu. After all, she took care of Zarafon'a and gave birth to three children, so she still has the skills.Dr. Xu has already set off and is waiting for Cheng Lingsu's reply.

Lin Ji felt that she should go. In the end, people in the Jianghu place more emphasis on friendship. Lin Daiyu treats Cheng Lingsu very well. Although Cheng Lingsu looks cold, he is always responsive to people close to him.

With the matter of abolishing the crown prince, the struggle between several grown-up elder brothers became increasingly clear. In the early days of the past few days, whenever someone brought up this matter, Kangxi was exhausted physically and mentally.Out of boredom over this matter and not wanting the remaining sons to fight again, he summoned his confidant ministers to discuss matters in the South Study Room.No one dared to disclose the content of the conversation that day, but so far, the ministers have also stopped.

Now that the crown prince lives in seclusion in the Xian'an Palace, Kangxi has very complicated feelings about this son, and he doesn't even dare to set foot to have a look.

For the prince who seemed ambitious because of the abolishment of the crown prince, he has always had a bad face. When Kangxi angrily reprimanded the eighth elder brother in front of all the elder brothers, and what he said was a warning to others. This trend has subsided a lot.

In such an atmosphere, Lin Ji received good news: Lin Daiyu successfully gave birth to a daughter.