The eighth master only entered the palace to see Kangxi on the second day after returning to Beijing.

There was no early dynasty on this day, and in the Qianqing Palace, the prince was accompanying Kangxi to review the folds.

"The sons have seen the emperor and seen His Royal Highness the Prince." The eighth master saluted.

"Flat." Kangxi looked at him with a smile and said, "This errand has worked hard for you." You came back yesterday and encountered heavy snow, right? ”

"Hmm. When I entered Beijing, the snow was heavy. The eighth master replied with a smile: "Hongwang laughed at Erchen yesterday, saying that Erchen has become a snowman." ”

"It's not freezing, is it?" Kangxi said with concern.

"Thank you Huang Ama for your concern. Erchen is fine. "The eighth master said.

Kangxi nodded, and then asked about the errand. The eighth master said the draft that he had thought of a long time ago.

"Have you done the preliminary work for the construction of the reservoir?" Kangxi asked.

"It's all set. Construction will begin after the spring of next year. The eighth master replied.

"Is there any problem with the acceptance of the embankment?" Kangxi asked again.

"Yes. Erchen and Fuling have both seen it. "The eighth master said.

Kangxi nodded again, "It's okay." When the reservoir is repaired in the spring of next year, it will be up to you and Fu Ling'a to go. ”

"Yes." The eighth master was mentally prepared. Since the thing is only half done, there is no reason to change the remaining half. After all, he was most familiar with the previous work.

The prince had been listening to the side, and only then did he speak: "The eighth brother did a good job in the first contact with the river work, which is really amazing. Next year's reservoir project will definitely be fine. ”

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has won the award, and the younger brother doesn't dare to be it." The eighth master was busy and modest. The prince's seemingly complimentary words always sounded to him that something was wrong.

"Prince, the eighth child's ability is indeed good. You can do your right and left hand later. Kangxi smiled.

The prince smiled: "Yes, the eighth brother is indeed very capable. Erchen will need him more in the future. ”

"But according to the second brother's orders." The eighth master also smiled gently.

"I'm not young now, and sooner or later this country will be yours. You brothers must support each other in order to keep my great country stable. Just like me and your third uncle. ”

"That's what Huang Ama said. It is difficult for Erchen to support such a big country alone. I also have to rely on the support of my brothers and sisters. "The prince is very humble.

Kangxi was obviously satisfied with this answer, and the smile on his face was a little more.

The eighth master also maintained a smile on his face, but his eyes were indifferent. Such a drama will be staged at an interval of time, and I don't know who I can deceive?

When the eighth master came out of the Qianqing Palace, the prince also withdrew.

"Eighth brother, go sit there?"

"Thank you for the invitation, I want to go to Eniang's place." The eighth master politely refused.

"Ah, too. You've been out for so long, it's time to go see Concubine Liangniang. The prince nodded, and said, "If you want to come here for a drink in the unknown day." It's been a long time since we've gotten together. Call the eldest brother and the fourth brother. ”

"Second brother, you should know what happened in my house. These **** really don't have the heart to drink. "The eighth master said.

"Huh? What's up? The prince looked surprised.

"The death of the second elder brother in my house." Eight Masters said.

"Oh, yes. Lone has heard about it. The prince nodded, patted the eighth master's shoulder and said, "We brothers have all experienced this kind of thing. Don't be upset. Instead of indulging in this sad emotion, it is better to have two more children. ”

"Hmm. I know. After this time, I invited my second brother to drink. The eighth master smiled reluctantly.

"That's fine. Then you go first. We'll meet again another day. The prince didn't force it anymore.

Watching the prince leave, the eighth master's face sank. He did not believe the prince and did not know what was going on in his house. But the prince told him to drink, so that he had to mention Hongdun's untimely death again.

Besides, Hongdun is not a simple death, but also involves some first-class means. Although Mao Tongtong has always been secretly investigating, it is a fact that a eunuch died in the house, and there will always be some rumors that will leak out.

The prince may still be laughing at the management of his mansion if there is a problem, or he even knows who is behind the scenes!

"Lord Belle, the hour is getting late." Chen Guo reminded on the side.

The eighth master retracted his thoughts and walked towards Chuxiu Palace with his feet raised.

In Concubine Liang's, the matter of Hongdun was mentioned again.

"If you were in the capital, this kid probably wouldn't go!" Concubine Liang said: "You said that this Mao family is also true." You're not in the house, and she won't be home at night! ”

In the end, Concubine Liang still blames Mao Tongtong in her heart.

"Eniang, this matter is not simple, even if the son is in Beijing, the result is the same." Eight Masters said.

"Do you blame me for saying Mao?" Concubine Liang said.

"Erchen didn't mean that." The eighth master hurriedly said: "No one wants such a thing to happen. Eniang felt sad, and Tongtong felt the same in her heart. Although Hongdun is not her biological child, she is often in her courtyard with Hongwang, and she is also a child who has grown up. Eniang, the most important thing now is to find out the murderer of Hongdun. ”

"Yes! E-Niang also knows! But after so much time, Mao hasn't found out anything! Concubine Liang said in a bad tone: "Now it's hard to find out anything even if you come to check." ”

"Eniang, no matter how difficult it is, no matter how long it takes, Erchen will never give up." Eight Masters said.

"Eighth elder brother, you have been married for a few years now, and you only have two sons. Now that one has died, it's time for you to spread out more! Concubine Liang said earnestly: "E-Niang knows that you like Mao's." Back then, she had a life-saving grace with you, and gave birth to Hongwang for you. You spoil her, and E-Niang doesn't say anything. But you can't ignore your own children just because you spoil her! She can't give birth, you can let someone else give birth, and you don't reduce your love for her! ”

The eighth master was stunned, but he didn't expect Concubine Liang to suddenly talk about it. In fact, Tong Jia's and Fang Ruoyun's entry into the mansion before was a vague hint from Concubine Liang. But the eighth master kept pretending to be confused. In addition, there was Hongdun before, and Guo Luoluo had also given birth, so Concubine Liang didn't urge much. But now that Hongwang is left alone, Concubine Liang naturally began to be anxious.

"Eniang, Erchen knows." In the end, the eighth master said this dryly.

"Don't be impressed." Concubine Liang said: "It's not easy to stand up for a child. Other people's houses are prosperous, and E-Niang doesn't want to see your house deserted. If Mao is a sensible person, he should take the initiative to give you Zhang Luo! Now she's the housekeeper, and that's one of the duties! ”

The eighth master knew that he couldn't say anything against it in front of Concubine Liang at this time, which would only make Concubine Liang more dissatisfied with Mao Tongtong, so he hurriedly responded: "Don't worry, Erchen knows it." ”

"You're old now, and you're Baylor too. It's inconvenient for Eniang to say too much. Since you said that you know it in your heart, E-Niang won't say anything, just wait to see the result. Concubine Liang said.