"However, since His Highness has invited me so sincerely, I will reluctantly agree." Yin Qingyi thought that after all, he was the Emperor, and she should give him some face. Yinzhen had already said so much, even inviting her out for fun; if she didn't forgive him, she would be ungrateful. Although she really didn't want to go out, she had been in the Qing Dynasty for so long, and apart from the journey from the palace to this Prince's residence, she had never really seen what the outside world looked like. It would be good to go and see.

"...Yes, yes, yes, Your Majesty sincerely invites you to go out and have fun with me." Yinzhen chuckled after hearing Yin Qingyi's words and nodded in agreement.

Yin Qingyi chuckled upon seeing this. To be honest, aside from having more women, Yinzhen was truly wonderful to her. He gave her everything she should have, and even things she shouldn't have. She should be content.

While the two were whispering sweet nothings, they were oblivious to how many pieces of porcelain were shattered in the backyard, and how they were cursing Yin Qingyi as a vixen. It was always the same; every time the master and this vixen were angry, it never lasted more than a day, and every time the master was the one to go to her! How could they not be angry! They were absolutely furious!

Only the Fujin (wife of the emperor) and Song Shi (wife of the emperor) were truly angered. One was heartbroken, while the other remained calm and composed. The only ones truly angered were Li Shi (wife of the emperor) and Fucha Shi (wife of the emperor). However, Fucha Shi only dared to be angry in secret, unlike Li Shi who smashed things all over the house to vent her anger. After all, Li Shi was an elder in the household and had given birth to several children, so she had established herself. Fucha Shi, on the other hand, was just a newly arrived concubine who had not yet received the emperor's favor and was only a nominal concubine.

Today was supposed to be the day for paying respects, but news of the Fujin being confined to her quarters had already spread. Although the Fujin requested three days from the master to bury her servant, she also sent servants to each courtyard to say that there was no need to pay respects today, and that whether or not to pay respects later would be discussed later.

The next day, Yinzhen kept his promise to take Yin Qingyi out. The two disguised themselves and quietly left the house, accompanied only by two servants, Su Peisheng and Qiuju. As for Yin Qingyi, who was not visible, it was unknown how many Yinzhen had brought with him.

Because Yin Qingyi was so attractive, Yinzhen specially chose a cap for her. Even then, he wasn't entirely at ease and put a veil over her before taking her out. Yin Qingyi was so annoyed by Yinzhen that she didn't want to wear these things, but he always had a bunch of reasons to persuade her, and she couldn't stand it anymore, so she put them on.

Once outside, Yin Qingyi didn't feel much of a stir. It wasn't until the carriage left the street where the princes had built their residences that the place became lively. Curious, Yin Qingyi lifted the curtain to look outside. On both sides were vendors hawking their wares. Yin Qingyi had never seen anything like it before. In her previous life, it was rare to see vendors on the heavily regulated streets, let alone so many in one row. Yin Qingyi was captivated by the sight.

Yinzhen sat next to Yin Qingyi and did not stop her from doing so. He had only come out to make this little woman happy, so how could he not let her see? This little woman must have been cooped up for a long time. He had been in the manor for more than a year and had never taken her out. She was pregnant during the imperial tour and could not go out. Now that she had finally been able to go out, she could do whatever she wanted.

If the women in the inner courtyard knew about Yinzhen's idea, they would be furious! Yin Qingyi has only been in office for a year, while they have been in office for so many years! It's true that those who are favored are always more cherished, while these yesterday's flowers are simply forgotten by everyone.

"Buy candied hawthorns!" A shout drew Yin Qingyi's attention. Looking at the bright red candied hawthorns on the straw bundle, Yin Qingyi swallowed hard. She hadn't remembered them until she heard the shout, and then she remembered that she had mentioned them in her previous life. She had forgotten about them since coming here.

"Want some?" Yinzhen kept a close eye on Yin Qingyi. Yin Qingyi's swallowing motion and bright eyes did not escape Yinzhen's notice. Yinzhen smiled. She was still just a child.

"Okay, is that alright?" Yin Qingyi nodded like a chick, looking at Yinzhen expectantly with her eyes.

"It's not clean outside. How about we have the kitchen prepare something for you when we get back to the manor?" Yinzhen looked at the smoky and polluted environment outside, frowned slightly, and then coaxed softly.

"..." Yin Qingyi was disappointed, then turned to look outside. She didn't argue with Yinzhen; she just wanted to eat out. The food in the manor just didn't taste right! It was like the saying that other people's food always tastes better than your own. Yin Qingyi felt that these things only had that special atmosphere when eaten outside.

"Su Peisheng, go buy a string of skewers for your mistress, Yinzhen." Yinzhen sighed helplessly. Although the little woman didn't say anything, how could Yinzhen not know that she was unhappy? He could tell from the strands of her hair that she was in a bad mood!

"Yes!" Su Peisheng knew this would be the outcome, and was not surprised at all.

Yin Qingyi turned her head, looking at Yinzhen with a smile in her eyes. She didn't say anything, but her hands wrapped around Yinzhen's waist.

"Just take a couple of bites to taste it, it's still not clean." Yinzhen hugged Yin Qingyi's waist back, saying with some concern.

"Okay, I understand." Yin Qingyi was happy at the moment and didn't care about what Yinzhen said. Anyway, once it was in her hands, how much she ate was up to her to decide.

"Master, it's all bought." Su Peisheng's voice came, and then a corner of the carriage curtain was lifted, revealing a string of bright red candied hawthorns in front of Yin Qingyi.

Before Yinzhen could even reach out to take it, Yin Qingyi had already grabbed it. She eagerly took a bite, but after tasting it, she frowned slightly. Holding the candied hawthorn up to her eyes, she thought, "This is what it looks like, but why does it taste like cheap syrup?" It seemed her palate had been spoiled by the cooks in the manor; she couldn't get used to food from outside.

"What? It's not good?" Yinzhen knew from Yin Qingyi's expression that the food outside could not compare to what was served in the manor. See? She couldn't eat a single bite.

"Hmm." Yin Qingyi pouted, looking at the candied hawthorn in her hand and sulking.

"If it's not good, then don't eat it. When we get back, I'll have the kitchen make it for you. It'll definitely be delicious." Yinzhen reached out and patted Yin Qingyi's head. This little woman was just too cute. It was just a string of candied hawthorns. Why was she getting angry?

“But this is such a waste,” Yin Qingyi said, holding up the candied hawthorn in her hand.

"That's easy. Here, Qiuju, this is a reward from your master." Yinzhen reached out and took the candied hawthorn from Yin Qingyi's hand and handed it to Qiuju, who was sitting in the carriage outside.