Forty-nine years of Kangxi. It is destined to be a difficult year. Plainly. These years of Kangxi's later years. What year is there. It's really calming.

The investigation into the grass bean fraud case has just been concluded. October 22nd. The case of the Jiangnan Governor Kali Shen Yi Sigong has been investigated. After investigation. During his tenure, he had a total deficit of more than 461,000 taels. And the whole Gangnam. The treasury is empty, more than five million taels. Kazekage said as he reported to me on the investigation of the case. If you don't count the "Hundred Officials' Statement". The Jiangnan case is much broader than the Caodou case. And Kangxi's handling of this matter is. Justifice. In addition, the deficit of the treasury is the reason for the emperor's several southern tours. Supervised by Prince Yong. The provinces did their best to replenish the treasury.

After taking on this thankless errand. The fourth master, the thirteenth master, and Mr. Wu The four of us have discussed what to do. But the result is that none of us can 'touch' what Kangxi Ye wants. Later decided to look at the office. Most of the people involved are the henchmen of the crown prince and the eighth master. Coerce, force, and lure, and spit out. If it's really a big check. Kangxi Ye was not happy. Officials are not happy. The community will be 'chaotic'.

I think it's a really annoying thing. I know what's wrong. But it's still the same way it goes. Because maybe. There is no such obvious right or wrong as a boundary. It's just a matter of angle.

On the afternoon of October 23rd. I'm lying in the house asleep. Lan Yue suddenly ran to me and called me: "Gege. Chattered. Hurry up."

I 'rub' 'rub' my sleepy eyes. Sitting up, he asked, "What's wrong. When did you become so unstable?"

"The Fourteenth Master is here."

I moved my stiff neck as I moved. While saying, "The fourteenth master is here. You don't have to. What the hell is going on?"

Lan Yue pulled me to sit in front of the dressing table. While 'kneading' my neck, he said, "The slave can't tell. But something just wasn't right. Wake up. Let's go down and have a look."

As soon as I listened. Lan Yue said something was wrong. That's probably not right. I quickly wiped my face. Changed clothes. I casually took a headband and tied up my hair and went downstairs. When I saw the fourteenth master sitting in the small hall downstairs. I understood. What is "wrong".

I've never seen the Fourteenth Master like this. Slumped at the table. The hands are clenched into fists, but the arms are drooping. Both angry and seemingly guilty. I hurriedly walked over and asked, "Fourteenth brother. What's wrong?"

He doesn't look up at me. Still with his head down. whispered: "I'm going to say hello to E-Niang today. I've met the fourth brother."

"You two are arguing again." Probably not. If it's just a quarrel. Will he come to me?

"I hear. E-Niang talked to the fourth brother. How could she be. Why would she do this to him?"

I don't understand what he says. Anxiously asked: "Fourteenth brother. What are you talking about. Tell me about it."

He finally looked up.' Revealing his red eyes. Said to me, "I heard E-niang scolding the fourth brother. The scolding is so ugly. The fourth brother was silent. Just scolded by Eniang. From start to finish. The fourth brother only said one sentence, 'E-Niang is angry. Don't be angry'. E-niang is obviously so good to me."

Defei. What did she do? I hurriedly asked him, "What did your mother say about the fourth brother?"

She said. "He struggled for a long time," she said...... was able to say these words: "She scolded the fourth brother for being useless. When I was a child, I was a wild child that no one wanted. When he grows up, he is a wicked person that everyone hates. She knew that the fourth brother was not. The fourth brother riding 'shooting' is all first-class good. The writing is extraordinary. The words are also beautiful. The errands that Huang Ama 'assigned' have always done beautifully. Eniang. E-niang said that what kind of bullshit errand he did. Calling him a 'bastard' thing. Said she would rather never have a son like him. It's better than being angry now. But what is there for her to be angry about. The fourth brother obviously didn't do anything wrong."

The Fourteenth Master was angry and helpless. I listened to these. But I'm worried about what will happen to the fourth master who is treated like this. I got up and walked over to the desk and wrote a note. Go out of the 'door' and 'hand' it over to Lan Yue. Let her tell Mr. Zhang. Be sure to 'hand' it over to the fourth master.

I sat down again. looked at the fourteenth master and said, "After that. What are you doing?"

"I was also going to say goodbye to my mother. But outside the 'door', I heard Eniang's voice. I couldn't help but listen to it outside the 'door' for a while. You can hear that. I'll take advantage of the fourth brother's departure. Ran away. I sat in the house at noon. I don't know who to talk to. Thought about it. I'm coming for you.' Jade' ice. How could you say that my mother is like this?" The Fourteenth Master said. Hands clenched into fists so tightly. The joints are whitish. Blue blood vessels. I couldn't help but reach out and try to break him off. Xu is afraid of 'hurting' me. He let go of his clenched fist.

I don't know what to say. It's between the three of them, mother and son. But I know. The Fourteenth Master didn't do anything wrong. Whether it is his complex mentality towards the fourth master. Or does his mother hate the fourth master. Actually, it's none of his fault. I know it's a bit ridiculous to say. It's like a lame comfort. But here's the truth: "It's not your fault. Don't do that."

"'Jade' ice. I can't help but think. If E-Niang didn't have my son. If only she had the fourth brother. That's not it. She wouldn't do this to the fourth brother." He finished. Smiled again: "I know. It's a ridiculous idea. I know that too. No way. But I just can't help it. The fourth brother was disgusted by Eniang. I must have felt very uncomfortable already. I still work with him every day. What a brother I am."

Neither of us spoke. I feel that human words are so scarce at this time. For the first time, I felt so stretched.

I can't find anything suitable to say. Relatively wordless. We were silent. After a long time. But he suddenly asked me: "'Jade' ice. Will you blame me?"

I laughed and said, "Why should I blame you. If it's just for the sake of your mother and the fourth brother. Fourteenth brother. It has nothing to do with you. Even without you. Between them. It will never be like an ordinary mother and child. As for the reasons for it. If you think about it, you'll understand. Lots of words. I shouldn't say it. No matter what. After all, she's your mother. But you should still remember. She is also a long-lasting concubine in this palace. One even when not favored. No one dares to deceive a concubine."

The Fourteenth Master still shook his head and said, "How should I face the fourth brother......"

"This one. You'd better ask him directly." I'll just say it. He turned his head and rushed to the 'door' and said, "Fourth brother. Come in."

At the same time as the fourth master pushed open the 'door'. The Fourteenth Master stared at the 'door' with an expression of disbelief. I smiled. Looking at this pair of brothers who are a little awkward in their 'sex'. Say, "Speak, brothers; The fourteenth brother must not have eaten well at noon. I'm going to prepare some good dishes for you. The three of us will have a good drink in a moment."

With that, I went out of the room and went to the dining room.

Anyway, the chef I'm using in my house right now is interesting. I picked him up. When I met him, he was lying on the outskirts of Beijing covered in blood. I can't stand it. I picked him up. Wait until the man wakes up. Said amnesia again. Don't know who you are. Let him stay in the house. He refuses to eat for nothing. I have to do something. Toss and toss. In the end, I learned to cook from the original chef Liu. It's a talented one. And there are always some fresh ideas. It makes me and Old Man Liu very happy. A few days ago. Old man Liu said that he wanted to go home. Naturally, he became the chef of my house. Today's name: Old knife.

The name also has a history. It's just as weird as he is. He learned to cook. I offered to get him a new kitchen knife. He prefers to use the old knife that Old Man Liu used before. That's why I named him Lao Dao.