It was already noon when they came out of the pig farm, and Yinzhi's face looked even more smelly than the smell inside.

Yinreng walked to the door, reached out and patted Zhao Tong on the shoulder.

"You have a talent for raising pigs. If you can record the growth habits of pigs one by one, I believe you can also write a book and become a great scholar."

Yinzhi rolled his eyes fiercely when he heard this, but Zhao Tong's eyes brightened up several degrees.

"Thank you for your advice, sir."

What Yinreng didn't know was that his unintentional words would later train Zhao Tong to become an expert in pig farming. He also compiled his pig farming experience into a book, which was widely circulated.

After returning to the county town of Qiaodi, Yinreng had just finished his dinner and was about to rest for a while when he heard a message from outside that Soetu and several ministers were asking for a meeting.

Yinreng was stunned for a moment, then sighed. It seemed that Soetu and others could not wait any longer.

"Let them in."

Yinreng's residence was a small courtyard built specifically for him when the county town was renovated. Zheng Li's move was obviously intended to please him, and Yinreng did not refuse.

Renovating a yard was just a simple matter for the disaster victims at that time, as it would make them live more comfortably. Why would he pretend to be noble and refuse?

He is not a saint.

Soetu led the crowd and walked into the central hall with steady steps. Although he was still fat, he did not seem to be dragging his feet at all.

Because Yinreng had reminded him many times, he did not kneel down this time, but just bowed respectfully.

"This servant greets His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

"Get up, what does Uncle want from me?"

Soetu's fat face wrinkled together, looking quite funny.

"Your Highness, we have stayed here long enough. If you don't let go, I will not be able to explain to the Emperor..."

As soon as the words fell, the rest of the people followed suit.

"Yes, Your Highness, our mission has been completed. Staying here any longer will not be of any use and will only add to the burden on the people here!"

"Your Highness, I received news two days ago that my mother is not feeling well. I must return to the capital to fulfill my filial duties..."

Yinreng rubbed his forehead with a headache and was speechless.

Filial piety?

Mr. Fang, if I didn't know your attitude towards your stepmother, I would almost believe you.

"Alright, since you all want to return to the capital, then go back and leave the accompanying doctors with me. You can take half of the guards with you, and leave the rest with me. You can set off for the capital tomorrow."

"Uncle, I will ask my eldest brother to go with you. Don't worry about your safety on this trip."

When Soetu heard the first half, the ecstasy on his face was beyond words, but after hearing the second half, his expression froze instantly.

"How can this be possible?!"

Soetu was furious. The emperor had told him to bring the crown prince back to Kyoto. How could he explain to the emperor if he went back first?

"Why not? It's you who want to go back, not me."

"Your Highness, you are the crown prince of the Qing Dynasty. How can I be at ease if you leave me alone in this remote place?"

Soetu tried his best to persuade Yinreng to change his mind and go back to Beijing with him.

"Who said I'm left here alone? Aren't there still half of the guards? Besides, if we really encounter a danger that even two thousand people can't protect, your own safety is more important."

Yinreng's face was serious, without any trace of joking.

But it was the hidden meaning in these words that made Soetu's face stiffen for a moment, and the others glanced at Soetu's figure secretly, wanting to laugh but not daring to, and it was extremely difficult to hold it back.

"Your Highness..."

Soetu opened his mouth to persuade him again, but Yinreng interrupted him directly.

"Alright, I've made up my mind. Uncle, there's no need to persuade me any further. Don't worry about the Emperor punishing you after we return to the capital. I'll write a letter, and Uncle, I'll pass it on to the Emperor. He'll know then that it was I who insisted on staying here, and it has nothing to do with you gentlemen."

Seeing that he could not persuade them, Soetu could only sigh and leave with a look of sorrow on his face.

The next day, at Yinreng's strong request, Soetu set out on his journey home with most of the officials and half of the guards who accompanied him.

The city gate was bustling with people who came to see him off, and the procession stretched for two miles. Soetu no longer took the carriage, but sat his heavy body on a maroon horse. He walked while saying goodbye to the people on both sides, his face smiling like a chrysanthemum.

The same goes for those who travel with him.

Perhaps it was the first time that they personally felt the heartfelt gratitude of the people after doing practical things for them, and all the officials unconsciously straightened their chests.

Yinreng and Yinzhi stood on the city wall, watching the team go away, with smiles on their faces.

Yinzhi's frustration during this period has eased a lot.

He turned to look at Yinreng and asked,

"Why do you insist on staying here?"

When this was mentioned, the smile on Yinreng's face disappeared instantly, and his lips were pursed into a straight line.

Yinzhi was surprised at his change and frowned tightly.

After a long time, just when Yinzhi thought he would not give an answer, Yinreng spoke.

"The real danger isn't the heavy snow that swallowed up nearly 30% of the people here..."

"What is that?"

Yinreng did not answer, but turned around and faced Yinzhi.

"You should have followed Suo Etu back to Beijing."

Yinzhi looked at Yinreng's heavy face, and the strange feeling in his heart appeared again, as if Yinreng had hidden something very important from him, but he had never found the answer. He was a little worried, so he decided to stay with Yinreng.

"You're here again. Didn't I tell you? If you don't leave, I won't leave either. Otherwise, you'll definitely get a beating when you get back."

Tsk, that rhymes quite well.

Yinreng was amused by his own thoughts. He looked at Yinzhi's thick eyebrows and big eyes, which occasionally showed a bit of viciousness and cunningness, and bowed to him solemnly.

"Brother, if I have caused you any trouble this time, I would like to apologize to you here."

If you are unlucky enough to die here, I will work like a slave for you in the next life to repay the debt I owe you.

Seeing this, Yinzhi's eyes widened in shock. After reacting, he looked around vigilantly and found that the guards standing guard on the tower had their backs to them. He breathed a sigh of relief.

"Do you want to go to the Emperor and complain about my disrespect?"

The guilt that was rising in Yinreng's heart was completely destroyed by him. He stood up and said unhappily,

"That's right. Just wait. I'll file a complaint when I return to Beijing."

After saying this, Yinreng turned around and went down the city wall.

The sun is not too strong today, but it still feels hot if you stand for a long time.

What he didn't see was that behind him, Yinzhi's expression turned solemn in a very short time.

At this moment, Yinzhi was certain that Yinreng was hiding something from him, and that this thing was very likely to endanger his life.

That's why I tried so hard to persuade him to return to Beijing with Soetu yesterday.

When he guessed all this, Yinzhi thought he would be eager to escape from here, but he didn't.

He was filled with only worry.

And the courage to protect Yinreng under his wings.

He seemed to...really treat Yinreng as his own brother.

Relatives who cannot be separated.