Yinreng's words were almost a direct statement that Yinzhi was not up to the task.

Tong Wanyan's face was flushed. Yinreng put his arm around her waist and silently recited the Heart Sutra.

Normally, if he saw Tong Wanyan looking so alluring, he would have flirted with her that morning.

"Can Yinzhi compare to me? There are few people in the world with such a good physique as me. The imperial physician who treated my injuries last time recently examined Yinzhi's pulse. I tricked him into saying that Yinzhi has insufficient kidney essence and is deficient in both qi and blood," Yinreng said smugly.

Tong Wanyan pinched Yinreng's waist hard: "What nonsense are you talking about!"

"My darling, are you shy? These are private words spoken behind closed doors, what's there to be shy about? Besides, if I weren't powerful, would I have twins?" Yinreng was used to being shameless in front of Tong Wanyan.

Tong Wanyan stopped being angry after staring at the face of such a shameless person for a while.

Beautiful women always receive preferential treatment. Yinreng was fortunate to have a handsome face; otherwise, he would have been picked up by Tong Wanyan and smashed to the ground long ago.

Yinreng was unaware that he had escaped a calamity thanks to his outstanding looks, and that he was still using his moon-like face to harass Tong Wanyan.

Those who flirt with beautiful women will inevitably be flirted with in return.

Tong Wanyan didn't want Yinreng to make suggestive remarks, so she had no choice but to tease him herself.

Before long, the person who was blushing and looking away changed from Tong Wanyan to Yinreng.

"My darling, when did you learn to say such things?" Yinreng shyly hid in the corner of the bed, looking like a virgin whose path had been blocked by thugs.

Tong Wanyan raised her chin proudly and said, "I learned it from you, Master. You're the best teacher. How's your learning going?"

Yinreng nodded, then, thinking it wasn't right, nodded again.

“I didn’t teach you these things, and I never said such things,” Yinreng said.

Tong Wanyan said innocently, "It's probably due to my teachings and my own innate talent. After all, intelligent people are intelligent in every aspect."

Yinreng, who always prided himself on his eloquence, was now no match for a mere woman.

He curled up in a ball, dejected: "I will remember this."

"Fine, I'll remind you of today's shame in two months," Tong Wanyan provocatively said.

Yinreng completely lost his temper: "My darling, can you not mention two months? I feel like every day is a year, and I don't even dare to hold you tighter."

"Time flies like an arrow; it's gone in the blink of an eye." Tong Wanyan soothingly patted Yinreng's bald head; it felt nice to the touch.

Yinreng held her hand and blinked at her.

Tong Wanyan asked in astonishment, "Sir, are your eyes twitching?"

Yinreng was disheartened: "What a silly girl. Come on, let's have a meal together."

Tong Wanyan pulled Yinreng up and hugged him with both arms, lifting him off the bed.

Yinreng was used to Tong Wanyan's strong words and remained calm.

When Dong E Hailan came to Yuqing Palace, Tong Wanyan had already taken a nap.

People who have had a good night's sleep are most refreshed and in high spirits.

"I've been married into the palace for so long, and I haven't been able to pay my respects to the concubine. I'm truly sorry," Dong'e Hailan said softly.

The last time she stood in this place, she was arrogant and domineering, but a year later she has become gentle and kind. It is truly a testament to the unpredictability of life.

“What is there to say about my third sister-in-law being impolite? When a woman marries, she should naturally prioritize her husband and mother-in-law. I have heard that Consort Rong cannot do without her sister-in-law for even a day.” Tong Wanyan invited Dong E Hailan to sit down.

When Consort Rong was mentioned, Dong'e Hailan's lips immediately showed a bitter expression.

She came here specifically to complain.

So, after grieving for a while, she put away her bitterness.

With a gentle smile, Dong E Hailan said, "Thank you for your understanding, Consort."

"My master asked me to inquire whether the Crown Prince's injuries have healed well. Yuqing Palace was closed to visitors for a while, and it was only with great difficulty that I was able to visit. However, my master was sent away by the Emperor to attend to other matters, and he barely had time to visit the princes during the day. With so many delays, I am truly sorry that I only have time to inquire now," said Dong E Hailan.

Tong Wanyan didn't understand Dong E Hailan's purpose. If Yinreng hadn't told her beforehand that Yinzhi had been behaving in a very proper and respectful manner since New Year's Eve, she would have thought that Dong E Hailan had come to show off that Yinzhi had received an important position.

“It is only right to be loyal to the country. We appreciate our third brother’s sentiments,” Tong Wanyan said calmly.

Tong Wanyan's response was lukewarm and lacked any sense of intimacy.

Dong E Hailan held the Yunwu tea and took a sip; the bitter yet fragrant tea flavors collided in her mouth.

She lowered her head awkwardly: "Please don't be angry, Consort. I misspoke just now. The Crown Prince and you have been very kind to me and my master. I didn't mean to boast."

Tong Wanyan looked at her with a smile, miraculously calming down the restless Dong E Hailan.

“I know you didn’t mean anything by it. We’re all brothers. Our third brother is highly valued by Father Emperor, and we, as his elder brother and sister-in-law, are just as happy. Does it mean that only our own family is allowed to live well, while our younger siblings are not? We are all brothers, and we should work together to serve Father Emperor and the Qing Dynasty,” Tong Wanyan said.

Dong E Hailan's cheeks flushed with excitement: "What the concubine said is right, my master thinks so too."

"To be honest, I came here specifically to pay my respects to Consort Dong'e, and I have my own ulterior motives," Dong'e Hailan said, finding it difficult to speak.

Tong Wanyan looked at her with a puzzled expression: "If Third Sister-in-law is willing, please feel free to say so."

Dong E Hailan held her hands in front of her lower abdomen: "I heard that the concubine got pregnant not long after marrying the crown prince. The elders all praised the concubine as a blessed person. Even the master of Tanzhe Temple predicted that the concubine would have continuous good fortune. I have been married to my husband for almost five months, and there is still no news of pregnancy."

"Not only that, but there's also no news from the other servants in the backyard who have been serving the master for a long time. The imperial physician prescribed some tonics, but we've been drinking them for so long and they're still not working," Dong E Hailan said with a worried expression.

Tong Wanyan comforted her, saying, "Perhaps your good fortune in this area hasn't arrived yet."

“The logic is correct, but I’m really anxious,” Dong E Hailan said.

“But this can’t be rushed,” Tong Wanyan said.

“I understand the reasons, but my mother only had my brother after two years of marriage. If it were just my husband and me, it would be fine, but my mother is lonely and wants a grandson to keep her company. My husband is filial, so I can only worry along with him.” Dong’e Hailan couldn’t help but mention Consort Rong.

Tong Wanyan understood Rongfei's intentions. Her desire to have a grandson was a pretense; her real purpose was to use this as an excuse to establish her authority over her daughter-in-law.

Dong'e Hailan and Yinzhi were a sweet newlywed couple. Consort Rong suddenly lost the affection of her son, and since she was not entirely satisfied with this daughter-in-law, she naturally found an excuse to pick a fight.

What Tong Wanyan could understand, Dong E Hailan, as the person involved, knew even earlier.

But whatever the circumstances, filial piety is paramount.