Yinreng was very thick-skinned; no matter what the Empress Dowager said to him, he remained unfazed.

If he gets really angry, he'll lean on the old man's shoulder and act like a child.

Laughter filled the Ning Shou Palace; how could Emperor Kangxi not come over?

He was such a filial son, and he loved family gatherings and happy times, so naturally he would go wherever was warm and cozy.

When Consort Wuya was able to rise from a palace maid who had climbed into the emperor's bedchamber to become a fourth-ranking concubine, it was not only because she was able to give birth, but also because of her gentle and considerate nature, which made Emperor Kangxi very comfortable and at ease.

After the meal was laid out and they finished their dinner in silence, Kangxi patted his slightly full stomach and asked about the situation at Prince Su's residence that day.

Yinreng skipped over the details of the Tong family's affairs and relayed them to Kangxi in detail.

"It's a pity you didn't go, Father Emperor. It's rare to see Lord Tong so embarrassed. Prince Su is quite something, finding a whole bunch of questions to make things difficult for him. I imagine Lord Tong will be held back for even longer on the day of Jia Rong's wedding," Yinreng said.

Kangxi listened with great interest: "That's not necessarily true. When a woman gets married, there's an auspicious time. He made things difficult for Tong Qing back then because he wanted Jia Rong to never get married."

"Oh, is that so?" Yinreng looked at Kangxi with admiration, impressed by his extensive knowledge: "No wonder when my elder brother went to pick up my sister-in-law, he told him the answer in advance. It turns out he was afraid of missing the auspicious time."

Emperor Kangxi laughed and scolded him, "You're talking about your elder brother again."

"To be honest, this is also the deep love that my sister-in-law's family has for their daughter," Yinreng said.

Kangxi was well aware that his eldest son and legitimate son did not get along, so he wisely avoided talking about Yinti, otherwise Yinreng might have done something to belittle him.

"I heard that Minister Tong personally hunted several pairs of geese?" Emperor Kangxi was very curious about his beloved minister.

Yinreng nodded: "That's right. I've never seen geese like that before. The pair that were sent today were full of energy and looked magnificent; they were clearly the leaders of the flock. Not only that, the dowry was delivered to Prince Su's residence in such a generous manner, which really surprised my cousin. He probably didn't expect the Tong family to be able to provide so many things."

"A fair maiden is the object of a gentleman's affections. Minister Tong is young and vigorous, which shows that I have arranged this marriage well," Kangxi said with delight.

One was willing to marry, and the other was overjoyed to be married; Kangxi felt a great sense of accomplishment.

Yinreng held Kangxi in his hands and said, "That's not true. Father Emperor has always had good taste. Look how good my concubine is. Others have one child a year and two children every three years. My concubine can have two children a year, a perfect match of dragon and phoenix."

Yinreng subtly praised himself; if he weren't his own son, Kangxi would have really wanted to call him shameless.

Tong Wanyan blushed at Yinreng's unusually unrestrained words.

She forced herself to clench her fists, afraid that she might lose control and pinch Yinreng's waist, twisting and turning the soft flesh there.

Tong Wanyan stood shyly to the side, remaining quiet, while Yinreng chattered on and on, showing off to Kangxi.

The two elderly ladies were enjoying the show, smiling and never interrupting the father and son.

Kangxi finally couldn't help but ask, "Did you know that the First Consort is pregnant again?"

Yinreng stopped showing off, his mouth agape.

He asked, "No breaks?"

"Brother really doesn't know how to cherish his wife. How can she bear giving birth so quickly without even taking a breath?" Yinreng's eyebrows were full of pride: "Father, look how good your son is. My concubine is so sensible. She gave you two sons at once, and neither of them are the same."

The veins on Emperor Kangxi's temples bulged: "It is a blessing to ensure the continuation of the royal family's lineage."

"That's true. But we need to ensure eugenics, right? Only when the mother is healthy can she give birth to a healthy child. If she's sickly, then there will be more worries after the birth. Besides, my sister-in-law has already given birth to two sons and daughters, shouldn't she rest a bit and try to change her luck? What if it's another daughter? I doubt she could bear it!" Yinreng's words were truly venomous.

Tong Wanyan was speechless with astonishment. She secretly turned her head to look at the Empress Dowager and Su Ma La Gu.

As expected of someone who has been immersed in the palace for many years, the smile on his face was still the same as before, completely unchanged.

For a moment, Tong Wanyan couldn't tell if they were laughing genuinely or faking it.

Or perhaps, between Yinti and Yinreng, there was too much favoritism towards Yinreng.

"You should let Baoqing hear what you're saying." Kangxi couldn't do anything about Yinreng.

“It’s no use even if my elder brother comes to listen. There are two princesses to begin with. Besides, neither of them is as cute or endearing as my Tana,” Yinreng said stubbornly.

The Empress Dowager nodded almost imperceptibly. Tana was indeed the most adorable girl. In the entire Qing Dynasty, there was no one who could compare.

Emperor Kangxi noticed the Empress Dowager's subtle actions and felt somewhat hurt.

I never expected my mother-in-law to be so obviously biased.

“Besides, doesn’t Father Emperor love Hongzhao?” Yinreng said.

Kangxi remained silent. He had no right to speak ill of the Empress Dowager; his own heart was already completely biased.

"Alright, alright, you're so good at talking." Kangxi blamed himself for revealing that his primary consort was pregnant.

Look at how agitated Yinreng is; he'll probably linger in the backyard for a while when he gets back.

He thought about the fortune-telling given by that old bald monk at Tanzhe Temple, and his heart stirred with desire. He tentatively asked, "How about I select a few more good ones for you?"

Suddenly, a thunderclap rang out outside.

Lightning flashed across the sky, illuminating the darkness with brilliant light.

Yinreng stepped forward and patted the Empress Dowager on the back: "Mother, don't be afraid. The thunder was so loud, it felt like it was right next to you."

Kangxi shut his mouth, feeling a little uneasy. He really shouldn't have tested him.

"Father, let's take a rest. I still have a Crown Princess to take care of, there's no need to rush. Now I'll do my best to share your burdens, and spend the rest of my time being filial to you and Father, and taking good care of those two little rascals in Yuqing Palace. That's enough. If there are other people, they might cause trouble and cause a lot of worry," Yinreng said.

He looked expectantly at Kangxi and nodded, then said happily, "Father, when you have time, please talk to my elder brother and stop vying with me for the eldest grandson. Hongzhao is very strong; whether he has a daughter or a son is up to fate. Forcing it would harm my sister-in-law's health, and it wouldn't be worth it. My sister-in-law is a rare and good person." Yinreng was indeed very good to his eldest wife.

Kangxi smiled and tapped him on the head with two fingers: "Using you to teach me? I understand."

The First Princess Consort is ultimately someone else's wife, so for Yinreng to say so much shows he has a good conscience.

“Father, Father, lightning just struck, it’s probably going to rain soon. Hongzhao and Tana are in Yuqing Palace, it’s worrying. Baocheng, take Xiaoyan back first,” Yinreng said.

Emperor Kangxi waved his hand, granting his request.

"Your Majesty, if the rain gets heavy at night and disturbs you, please hang the sachet that I had the imperial physician make by your bedside. The sachet is calming and soothing, and you will sleep more comfortably." That was the only sentence Tong Wanyan uttered all night.

The Empress Dowager said with satisfaction, "I know, your sachet is very good. I've been sleeping much better these days."