He didn't realize it until he had been working in the Ministry of Personnel for almost half a month.

After being busy for a while, Yinzhen realized that he hadn't had lunch with his concubine for a long time, so he rushed back to have lunch with her.

On the way back, he sat in the carriage filled with guilt. For so many days, his wife had been eating lunch alone every day, and he was afraid she was getting used to it.

The more I think about it, the more guilty I feel, and the more upset I get.

After getting off the carriage, he quickened his pace and walked towards Yaocheng Courtyard. As soon as he entered and approached the main house, he heard bursts of laughter coming from inside, which sounded extremely cheerful.

Then Yinzhen's face turned from green to black, and then from black to green.

This is the little princess he was worried about being bored by herself and afraid that she would be wronged. She's really something!

Rulan, who was guarding the gate, saw Yinzhen's figure and quickly stepped forward to pay her respects. Yinzhen waved his hand to signal her not to speak and asked in a low voice, "Who has come today?"

“Third Prince Consort, Fifth Prince Consort, and Prince Hongqing.”

It's really lively!

When did they arrive?

"The master arrived shortly after he left for his business trip this morning."

Yinzhen thought to himself: Heh, they're really in a hurry!

"Go and inform them."

Rulan: "Yes."

As the group was chatting animatedly inside, Ru Lan came in and said, "Madam, the master has returned."

Tong Cheng'er's face showed a hint of surprise upon hearing this.

The Third and Fifth Prince's wives were also surprised to hear this, as if his return was a rare and unusual event.

After a while, Tong Cheng'er said, "Let him in."

"yes"

The Third and Fifth Princess Consorts also felt a little embarrassed. The Third Princess Consort hugged Hongqing and said, "Fourth Sister-in-law, it's getting late. I'll come to play with you another day."

Tong Cheng'er: "Why are you leaving? It's almost lunchtime. Eat your meal before you leave."

The Third Princess Consort thought for a moment, then shook her head: "I just remembered, your Third Brother said he was going home for dinner today, and he hasn't seen Hongqing in a long time."

Tong Cheng'er knew this was an excuse, but she really couldn't say anything.

When Yinzhen entered, the Third and Fifth Princess Consorts were just about to leave.

After they left, Tong Cheng'er asked, "Why did you come back today?"

Upon hearing this, Yinzhen felt a chill run down his spine: "What, did my return delay you?"

"I didn't mean that." He looked completely innocent as he spoke.

Looking at her, Yinzhen couldn't bring himself to be angry, and helplessly asked, "How many days has it been?"

"What do you mean, how many days?" The question seemed completely abrupt.

"How many days have your third sister-in-law and fifth sister-in-law been coming here?"

Hearing this, Tong Cheng'er knew the answer wasn't difficult, but for some reason, her tone became somewhat hesitant: "It wasn't much time, just... just over ten days!"

For more than ten days, he hadn't come home for lunch, which was only half a month. During that time, she was flirting with the Third and Fifth Prince's wives. In other words, during the days he was away from home, his little princess had someone to keep her company every day, so she wasn't lonely at all!

His imagination of his young wife being alone and lonely was all a fantasy; in reality, he had been all alone for the past two weeks.

Why did he come back today? Was he back to "catch his wife in the act"?

He's practically asking for trouble.

Tong Cheng'er noticed that he was lost in thought and didn't speak.

Is there a problem?

Yinzhen shook his head. What other problem could he have? He could tell her he was unhappy that she was with someone else, even if it was a woman.

He was certain that if word got out, his wife would be furious with him.

"No, it's time for lunch."

"Su Peisheng, prepare the meal!"

Su Peisheng replied, "Yes."

The two had lunch together. Tong Cheng'er felt that he was in a strange mood today, so she was a little "attentive" to Yinzhen during the meal.

"This meat is good, you should try it." With that, she put a piece of meat on his plate.

Yinzhen didn't say anything and ate his meal.

"This soup is good too, have a bowl." She said, serving him a bowl.

Yinzhen drinks soup.

"This tofu is good. It's Chef Liu's specialty. You should try it." He said, picking up a piece of tofu for him.

Yinzhen (the emperor's son) was eating tofu.

"this……"

Yinzhen ate...

"this……"

Yinzhen drank...

...

"Hiccup~"

I'm a little full.

Are you full?

Yinzhen nodded: "I'm full."

It's good that you're full.

After finishing their meal, seeing that he had no intention of leaving, Tong Cheng'er couldn't help but ask, "Don't you have work to do this afternoon?"

Yinzhen: "You want me to leave quickly?"

Tong Cheng'er quickly shook her head: "Didn't you used to leave right after eating?"

I casually asked, "This person seems a bit strange."

"Oh, I've been busy at the Ministry of Personnel for so long, no one will say anything if I go later tonight."

"I see."

Tong Cheng'er said to Ru Lan, "Clean up the food!"

"Yes, Madam."

After the food was cleared away, Yinzhen waved his hand to dismiss everyone in the room. Once everyone was out, Yinzhen pulled her into his arms.

"What are you doing?" Tong Cheng'er asked, wrapping her arms around his neck.

Yinzhen: "I've been too busy lately and have neglected Cheng'er. I'll come back for lunch every day from now on."

Tong Cheng'er was full of questions: "Isn't the Ministry of Personnel particularly busy?"

No matter how busy he is, he must come back. If he doesn't come back, his wife won't care about him at all. He may be busy with his duties, but he can always find time. He can just come back a little later at night.

"I'm not particularly busy."

Tong Cheng'er had no objection; it was fine for him to come back at noon, as long as he didn't find it troublesome.

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