"Among these adult imperial uncles, none of them are without debts. The second uncle of the crown prince has the most, nearly 600,000 taels. Next are the third and tenth uncles, who both owe more than 100,000 taels. Even the ninth uncle, who is so rich, has borrowed 30,000 taels. Our family also owes 50,000 taels."

Hong Fang curled his lip: "These people who owe money are all big shots."

Looking at my own thin arms and legs, I realized I couldn't possibly outmaneuver these powerful figures.

I can't help but feel a little discouraged!

These people are either the Emperor's favorites or imperial uncles or something similar. If these two imperial grandsons were to confront them, the chances of getting money would be very slim. I wonder if Fourth Uncle can keep them in check!

The problems that Hongyu and Hongfang were having no effect on Hezhuo.

This year marks the 40th birthday of Yinzhi, and Hezhuo is preparing to celebrate it in a grand and lively manner!

Speaking of Yinzhi's birthday, it is a romantic day, February 14th, the Western Valentine's Day.

"Your Highness, the invitations have all been sent out." The old nanny stood respectfully to the side.

“Yes, this year is Master’s 40th birthday, let’s have a good celebration.” He Zhuo looked at the list and handed it to Granny Shi.

"Just follow the general procedures outlined here. Give the list to the eldest aunt in the front yard. As for the rest of these tasks, let them handle them."

The "they" that He Zhuo refers to are his daughters-in-law. He Zhuo's three sons, Hong Yu, Hong Fang, and Hong Wei, have all married.

Crown Prince Hongyu and Hongfang have already given birth to grandchildren for Hezhuo.

The third son, Hongwei, married a princess from the Hesheli clan, the family of the Duke of Cheng'en. To be precise, she was the Crown Prince's cousin and the niece of Empress Hesheli.

This chaotic hierarchy is truly baffling!

By calculation, this third daughter-in-law is also He Zhuo and Yin Zhi's cousin.

The fourth son, Hongshao, was born to Guan Gege and married a woman from the Niohuru clan, the daughter of the Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review.

Shumulu has been quiet for the past two years, content to be a concubine and no longer making a fuss about bringing her son back to her side.

The main problem is that arguing is useless; nobody pays any attention to her, and her family can't say anything about it!

The inner courtyard of the Prince's Mansion has been relatively peaceful for the past two years.

"Yes, I obey. Mother, please rest well. I'll take my leave now."

He Zhuo entrusted everything to his daughters-in-law and waited patiently for Yin Zhi's birthday.

On the day of Yinzhi's birthday.

"Brother, this is a gift for your survival."

"Eighth Brother, we brothers grew up together under Mother's care, why are you being so polite?"

As Yinzhi listened to his elder brother's hearty laughter, he felt slightly dazed, as if his elder brother had given him something when he had just come of age and said the same thing.

However, things have changed. Now, I am drifting further and further away from my elder brother's family, and my mother passed away last year.

After my mother passed away, I felt depressed and it was time to go out for a walk.

However, it all happened in an instant. Yinzhi was stunned for a moment, then exchanged pleasantries with his elder brother and was led into the room.

"Eighth Brother looks the same as before, but he's still thinner. It seems that Consort Liang's death has been a great blow to him." Yinzhi thought to himself, shook his head, stopped thinking about it, and continued to entertain the other brothers.

After everyone was seated, they began to watch the play.

Those who came were all close relatives. Besides the princes, there were also the in-laws of Yinzhi, the maternal families of the two concubines, and the in-laws of the younger princes.

The Crown Prince's wife and Consort Hongfang were both from Mongolia. No one from their maternal families came. In fact, it was just Consort Hongwei's family, the Hesheli clan, and Consort Hongshao's family, the Niohuru clan.