Written in the eighth year of the Yongzheng reign (1730), this book contains 246 entries in which Yin Zhen recalls how his father admonished the princes in their daily lives. Its subjects include reading, self-cultivation, governance, dealing with others, respecting elders, and filial piety. It conveys the lessons Kangxi imparted to his descendants and touches on many principles of personal conduct and statecraft, such as keeping kind thoughts and doing good deeds, treating solitude as the highest test of one's character, and regulating one's diet and daily routine as effective ways to ward off illness. The book offers a concrete, vivid, and authentic portrayal of the royal family's educational philosophy during the Kangxi era, and provides useful guidance for later generations on personal development and family education.
