As the year drew to a close, everyone became busy. Qingyan delegated all her tasks to her subordinates, while Sulan and Suzhu were even busier than usual.

Qingyan sat in the main seat, flipping through the mansion's account books. Several stewards came to report on matters.

"Master, the master is back. He said he wants Prince Yiken'e and Princess Hutulifengsheng Zhalafen to go to the study together!" Su Lan had watched the twins grow up, so she would always report in advance whenever Yinruo wanted to punish them.

"Sulan, have they done something wrong again?" Qingyan shook his head helplessly. These two little ones always tease the Grand Tutor. Kangxi, on the contrary, thinks the children are very smart. As long as they can learn, that's fine. Which royal child doesn't have a little temper?

Su Lan dared not say more, but even the Fujin could guess what the two young masters had done.

"Let's go to the study first. Suzhu, tell the stewards to wait a moment!" Qingyan sighed. Since these two children entered the Imperial Study, Yin has been receiving more and more reprimands from Emperor Kangxi.

In the corridor near the study, Yin gently inquired about Hutuli Fengsheng Zhalafen's question, wanting to know why the two children had done what they did.

“Father, those people say that Hutulifengshengzhalafen shouldn’t go to study there. They say that there are princes everywhere, and if Hutulifengshengzhalafen is always following a group of princes, his reputation might be damaged if he makes a slight mistake,” Yiken’e said angrily. “Even Father Emperor said that Hutulifengshengzhalafen is smarter than the average prince. Now, Hutulifengshengzhalafen is not even ten years old, so there is no need for him to avoid suspicion!”

Yiken was really angry, so he got into an argument with those people, who were all older than Yiken, so they weren't going to hold back at all.

"Is this your reason for hitting someone?" Yin asked, looking at Yiken'e.

“Father, am I wrong to protect my sister? Even the Emperor said that I did nothing wrong. I am a boy, so what if my reputation is damaged?” Yiken’e didn’t care about his reputation. As long as his sister was safe, he didn’t care what others thought of him.

Yin looked at Yiken'e. This child had really grown up. For his younger sister, he had been able to think things through in a short period of time.

This time, Kangxi specially summoned him to the hour and told Yin that Yiken'e had done a great job. If it were him, he might not have done as well as Yiken'e. Such an elder brother is the most responsible.

Yiken lowered his head and realized that Yinzhen was really angry, so he quickly fell silent and dared not say anything more.

“Father, Ah Hun became like this because of me. If you are really angry, just tell me directly,” Hutu Lifengsheng Zhalafen said to Yin.

A hint of helplessness appeared on Yin's face. His daughter's words had made him think for a long time. If someone really took the opportunity to cause trouble, he would protect his children.

“Father didn’t say Yiken’e was wrong, but you have to consider the circumstances before making a decision. We can use other methods to punish these people behind their backs. Think about it, if you really cause any harm, what will your mother do? Do you want to see your mother sad?” Yin beckoned to the children, calling them over. “We have to be careful about how we punish people. Yiken’e used the stupidest method today, which harms others without benefiting himself.”

Yiken looked up at Yin, his eyes filled with surprise. Yin rarely praised him like this.

"Father, are you telling the truth?" Yiken asked Yin.

"Yiken'e, after listening to what I have to say, think carefully about how you would solve a similar problem if you encountered it again?" Yin looked at his eldest son.

In the future, he will gradually let go and allow the child to start making his own decisions. If the child always lives under his wing, there will really be some problems.

Yiken raised his head to look at Yin. If even Yin thought he was wrong, then...

"Father, I shouldn't have fought in public. The Imperial Study is a place for studying, and there are many study companions there. If this reputation gets out, it won't be good for me. More likely, people will say I'm arrogant because I'm favored." After calming down, Yiken thought about it and realized that what he did was really wrong. How could he have started a fight in the Imperial Study?

As Yin stood there, reflecting on his actions, he noticed a shadow appearing in the sunlight outside. A smile appeared on his face. Qingyan was always worried about her children, so it was only natural for her to come and check on them.

"Little darling, come in." Yin said to the door.

Upon hearing Yin's words, the twins quickly turned to look at the doorway, only to find Qingyan had arrived.

“Mother…” Qingyan walked in and saw that the twins’ eyes were red and swollen, as if they had suffered a great injustice.

"Alright, you two, think it over carefully. Did you do the right thing?" Qingyan stood at the doorway and finally understood why Yin was angry.

When the twins realized that their mother was not on their side, an ominous premonition rose in their hearts. It seemed that they had really done something wrong.

"Yiken'e, who said that about your sister?" Qingyan wanted to avenge her daughter. Since someone was talking about Hutuli Fengsheng Zhalafen, then she would just wait and see.

“It’s Hongxi. Shulu is also in the study. Hongxi didn’t dare to say anything to Shulu, so he used Hutuli Fengsheng Zhalafen as a scapegoat!” Yiken’e was very dissatisfied. If the two siblings had done something wrong, they could tolerate Hongxi’s taunts. But now, none of this was their fault.

Qingyan's expression changed slightly. Hongxi had come to cause trouble time and time again. Could it be that the Crown Prince was benefiting from this?

"Shulu went to the Imperial Study to study?" Qingyan heard a topic that surprised her.

“That’s right, and Shulu was personally sent there by the Crown Prince!” Hutuli Fengsheng Zhalafen said with a pout. “Actually, when I was studying there before, no one made fun of me. But ever since Shulu came, Hongxi has been causing me trouble. He speaks veiledly, and every word he says is directed at Shulu.”

Hutu Lifengsheng Zhalafen was really dissatisfied. If there was a problem at Yuqing Palace, they could solve it behind closed doors. Why did they have to drag her into it?

A hint of coldness flashed across Yin's eyes; the Crown Prince was going too far.

"Father, tell me, how can I not be angry? Besides, Mother prepared afternoon snacks for us, and Hongxi even said that Mother is always doing what servants do!" Yiken'e is willing to sacrifice everything for her mother and sister.