“Father, your son wants to move to a different place.”
Honghao puffed out his chubby cheeks, pursed his lips, and his eyes showed his dislike for this place.
Honghao is still a child, just over four years old. No matter how clever and witty he is, adults can easily see through his thoughts.
Just like now, Yin Yi successfully probed Hong Hao's thoughts with just one sentence.
Without asking why, Yin Yi nodded, "You can move to whichever area you like in this neighborhood." Anyway, the front yard of the mansion is spacious, and he currently only has two sons born to Shumulu, so Honghao has special privileges and can live however he wants.
Upon hearing that his father had agreed to his idea, Honghao jumped up and cheered with joy.
Yin Yi smiled and said, "Go back and talk to your mother. When we move, we can just move there." That way, we won't have to go through all that trouble.
With a soft "Mmm," Honghao nodded obediently, scratching his palm shyly. "Father, shall we go back to the palace now?"
"What, don't you want to go back?"
Honghao didn't lie. "I want to stay a little longer." It's too boring to go back to the palace. He's young and there aren't many places he can go anyway. Now that he's seen the grandeur and prosperity of the new mansion, it's inevitable that his mind is aroused.
Yinyi understood his son's thoughts, but he didn't have any good ideas. "It's getting late. If we go back too late, your mother will start nagging again."
They cannot stay out overnight; they must return before curfew.
Honghao was dejected after hearing this, his little head drooping listlessly, making people want to reach out and pinch his cheeks.
Yinyi couldn't resist. He reached out and patted Honghao twice, then hugged him tightly. "When Father returns to the palace, I'll take you to Qixiang Palace to find Grandmother."
Don't you like Qixiang Palace? You can stay there for a couple more days this time.
Once they leave the palace, it will be difficult for them to enter again unless it's a holiday.
Yin Yi was also afraid that his mother would miss the younger generation, so he decided to send his older child to keep the elders company for a few days.
At this time, Xiu Ning, who was still in the palace, had no idea of Yin Yi's plans.
She was standing at the door with her hands on her hips, talking to Yinlu who was running over.
“Oh dear, Mother, your son is not that kind of person,” Yinlu waved his hand and shook his head, refusing three times in a row, completely uninterested.
Xiuning: ...Hey, this brat.
"What nonsense are you spouting?" Xiu Ning couldn't help but roll her eyes. She waved her hand and said, "I'm just telling you to have some ideas of your own."
And since you rushed to have the Imperial Household Department build your residence first, your third brother, who is your own brother, won't hold it against you.
But the others in the prince's quarters won't tolerate you, so you'd better avoid causing trouble lately.
Why did she call people over so eagerly? It was because she was afraid her child would suffer.
In particular, Yinlu had no real plans in mind; all he could think of were eating, drinking, and having fun.
Even his wife was just as bad; the couple was a miserable pair, truly a cause for great distress.
After being severely reprimanded by Xiu Ning, Yin Lu immediately became obedient.
He scratched his head and chuckled, "Mother, I was just afraid you'd overthink it."
He thought his mother was talking to him about his brother's affairs. He had just gotten into a fight with his two younger brothers, the sixth and seventh, over a trivial matter a couple of days ago, and was afraid his mother would scold him. Little did he know that his mother had other purposes in talking to him, and he had worried for nothing.
"What am I thinking?" Xiu Ning glanced coldly at Yin Lu, her anger rising. "Anyway, let me put it this way: your wife just gave birth to a pair of princes and princesses, who are very popular among the princes." So, everyone should keep a low profile and not cause trouble.
Yinlu nodded hurriedly, "Mother, don't worry, I understand."
His wife gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl, and the Emperor himself oversaw the naming of them. If he hadn't been so unreliable, the princes' words might have caused quite a commotion.
"Good that you understand. In a few days, you should move out with your wife and children. Your mother can't help you much with living outside, so please take good care of yourself."
Xiuning spoke with a hint of melancholy. Before she knew it, it was time for Kangxi to bestow titles upon his sons. Xiuning felt a mix of reluctance and emotion, but she had no regrets.
What's the point of staying in the palace? The saying "familiarity breeds contempt" is absolutely true.
If you can get out, get out as soon as possible. The longer you delay, the less likely Emperor Kangxi will care.
Thinking of the fate of these princes and noblemen in Kangxi's later years, Xiuning shook her head. She had to admit that Kangxi, her own father, was not lenient at all.
Ah, this is a true reflection of how power can be so captivating.
As Xiuning spoke, she was thinking to herself. Yinlu, who was standing to the side, nodded. Seeing that Xiuning still looked tired, he quickly came over and rubbed her shoulders with a flattering expression.
That's why Xiuning specifically gave him instructions. This kid is too cunning. If she doesn't keep a close eye on him every day, Xiuning is worried that he'll cause trouble later.
Ignorance breeds fearlessness, and Yinlu's lack of discretion and sense of propriety largely stemmed from his refusal to get involved.
The kneading pressure gradually increased, and feeling the benefits it brought to her body, Xiu Ning took a breath.
"If you are so kind, then put more of your energy into your wife and two children."
Your imperial father goes too far with his ideas, and besides, he prefers the newborn babies to you grown princes.
Fearing that Yinlu would act rashly, Xiuning extended her jade finger and tapped lightly.
Over the years, several princesses and princes have been added to the harem.
I reckon there will be no shortage in the future," just the order of the princes has reached seventeenth.
What Xiuning said was all plausible. She remembered that even in Kangxi's later years, this man was a prolific father of many children. She didn't know how he could be so outstanding. Compared to his sons, the difference in offspring was like heaven and earth.
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