She hadn't practiced calligraphy during this period, partly because Emperor Kangxi was busy and didn't have time to check her homework, and partly because she really didn't want to practice calligraphy, so she had been using other assignments to get by.

But she definitely can't fool him today; Emperor Kangxi will surely come over tonight and check her homework.

Mingxiu sat at the table with a worried look on her face, holding a calligraphy brush in her hand and began to write.

Looking at the crooked and messy characters she wrote, I really couldn't understand it. She had clearly practiced for a long time, and she had made great progress in other areas, but she just couldn't write this character well.

Seeing their mistress standing in front of her desk with a worried look on her face, everyone knew what was wrong.

They quietly slipped out, each busy with their own things, leaving Mingxiu to quietly write. Otherwise, she would definitely blame them later, as their presence was too strong, making it impossible for her to concentrate on practicing calligraphy. Then, she naturally started playing with them.

By the time Mingxiu finished practicing writing a legible character, it was almost time for dinner, and Yinreng had already arrived.

When Yinreng arrived, Yonghe Palace was quiet and there wasn't a sound. He was still wondering about it, and when he got closer and saw everyone working very quietly, he was puzzled for a moment.

Then he saw Green Bamboo bow to him and point to Mingxiu. Yinreng understood immediately. After all, as one of the people who was often wronged and could not refute, he understood it very well.

So he quietly walked over to the swing next to him, intending to sit on it and play while keeping an eye on the dinner that was ready.

He loves eating barbecue, but the cat says that eating too much barbecue will make him fat and lose muscle, which is unacceptable for a fanboy who just got into Spider-Man and is full of curiosity about him.

After all, even if he can't become Spider-Man, it would be good to be a little like him. Spider-Man's muscles are so cool, he wants them too.

So I had to suppress my cravings and not eat. Now that my mother has invited me, I can't refuse. So I have to have a good meal to satisfy my craving.

By the time Mingxiu finished practicing a large character, it was already getting dark. Candles had been lit inside the house sometime earlier. She put down her pen, rubbed her hands which were a little sore from the continuous exertion, and went out for a stroll.

Then they saw that Yinreng had arrived, sitting on the swing and looking longingly at the grill where meat was being roasted.

Mingxiu chuckled and laughed.

Hearing Mingxiu's laughter, Yinreng turned around, wiped his drool sheepishly, and ran over.

"Has Consort Ming finished practicing calligraphy?" Yinreng asked curiously.

Mingxiu nodded with a smile, looking up at the little cutie who was looking up at her, and couldn't help but pinch her round cheek.

Yinreng quickly pulled away from Mingxiu's grasp and looked at her somewhat embarrassedly, saying, "Mother Ming, I'm all grown up now. You can't touch me like that. Men and women shouldn't touch each other."

Mingxiu's smile froze. She reached out and grabbed Yinreng's face with both hands, saying fiercely, "You little brat, how old are you? You already know that men and women shouldn't touch each other. I pinched him, so what can you do about it?"

"Waaah," Yinreng's face was in Mingxiu's hands, his lips were pursed and he couldn't speak, he could only sob and whimper, not knowing what he was saying.

The two masters were bickering, and the servants below couldn't help but laugh at the sight. Even Xu Mama, who usually had a stern face, had a smile on her lips.

When Kangxi arrived, this was the scene he saw: his beloved son was struggling in Mingxiu's arms, while the palace servants serving nearby burst into laughter.

The relaxed atmosphere made Kangxi smile knowingly. He had been so busy with the White Lotus Rebellion that he hadn't had time to see Baocheng and Mingxiu lately.

It's fine as it is now.

This was Emperor Kangxi's idea.

While Yinreng was still struggling, he saw his father arrive. He quickly reached out and began to complain to Mingxiu, but because the flesh on both sides of his mouth was still in Mingxiu's hands, he couldn't speak clearly. However, he looked so cute that Mingxiu couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Kangxi couldn't hold back any longer. He went over and rescued Yinreng from Mingxiu's grasp. Looking at his son rubbing his cheeks after he was freed, he couldn't help but chuckle.

Yinreng glanced wistfully at the two people laughing happily in front of him, and finally couldn't help but laugh out loud himself.

We waited until the laughter subsided before starting to eat.

"Your Majesty, please try this. This is a new way of eating that I've come up with. Roasted meat paired with this pickled cabbage that I made is delicious." Mingxiu sat at the table and enthusiastically recommended her way of eating to Kangxi.

Although she didn't invent it herself, she's the only one eating it this way now, so she has no choice but to accept it shamelessly, since no one can expose her anyway.

Following Mingxiu's movements, Kangxi put the rolled-up food into his mouth, then nodded. Indeed, the greasiness of the roasted meat combined with the fresh aroma of the lettuce was already delicious, and now with the addition of the tangy flavor of the pickled cabbage, the taste was even better.

He nodded, then casually wrapped one for Mingxiu as well. Mingxiu happily ate it, only to see Yinreng looking at the two of them with a disgusted expression.

Ming was eating and couldn't speak, so he could only tug at Kangxi's sleeve. Kangxi turned his head and saw Yinreng's eyes.

After a moment of silence, she placed the rolled-up item in Yinreng's bowl, successfully earning a surprised yet embarrassed look from him.

Mingxiu raised an eyebrow at him, signaling him to eat quickly.

Watching him eat the food and then move on to other dishes, she understood Yinreng's feelings. It was as if he had suddenly become second in their hearts, a feeling of disappointment.

She's already twenty, but she still asks her mom every day who she likes more, her mom or her brother. She's overjoyed when her mom says she likes her more, even though she feels guilty a little while later and then buys her brother some treats.

"Your Majesty, this is a plum wine that I made. It's very delicious. Your Majesty, please drink more. I promise you won't drink any more. Although it doesn't have much alcohol, it is still wine. You can just drink some fruit tea. I picked these myself." Mingxiu poured the wine for Kangxi and winked at Yinreng.

Yinreng pursed his lips and nodded.

As he looked at the scene before him, his eyes were filled with tenderness. This was the atmosphere he had longed for most when he was a child. What a pity.

Fortunately, his son had this opportunity to make amends.

The three of them ate and drank for a long time. In the end, Mingxiu couldn't eat anymore, so she had to put down her chopsticks, hold a glass of plum wine in her hand, and drink it while watching the two who were still eating.

I don't understand how someone can eat so much.

Yinreng still had to go to school tomorrow, but he ate too late today and didn't want to bother anymore. So, Kangxi simply waved his hand and let him stay in a side hall of Yonghe Palace, since there had always been a room for Yinreng there.