Whether someone is honest or dishonest cannot be determined for the time being.
However, Yinreng was clearly a greedy and thick-skinned man, and his actions were so glamorous that it was impossible to reconcile his character with his deeds.
Yinti watched helplessly as his wealthy second brother, the Crown Prince, took his eldest daughter and moved away half of the valuables from the house.
Yinreng was very good at coaxing the eldest princess of Yinti's family. He said, "When I have time, I will take you to see your beautiful second aunt."
The eldest princess immediately replied, "Take whatever you like!"
Yinreng left with a large bag of things, his spoils plentiful, amidst the gratified yet pained gazes of Yinti and his wife.
The eldest princess said to him reluctantly, "Second Uncle Crown Prince, come again next time!"
His own daughter was siding with outsiders, and with his old enemy no less! Yinti was furious.
But he couldn't bring himself to say anything harsh to his short-legged daughter.
Men always treat their first child with special care, especially if it's a beautiful girl.
The eldest princess was completely unaware that her father was on the verge of being exposed. She smiled sweetly and hugged Yinti's leg.
"Father, lift me up high," the eldest princess said in her childish voice.
Yinti smiled indulgently, and the rage in his eyes instantly subsided.
"Father will lift you up high!" Yinti laughed loudly.
The First Princess Consort, who was standing by watching, quietly relaxed her heart.
Hopefully, the conflict between the Crown Prince and Yinqi won't cause her daughter to fall out of favor. Even a princess of the royal family can have a hard time if she's not favored.
When Yinreng returned to Yuqing Palace, he was greeted by his beloved daughter.
He always complained, but he never failed to give Tana anything she wanted.
After setting aside the looted items, Yinreng washed his hands and affectionately held the chubby little girl in his arms.
"Where is Hongzhao? Did Father Emperor send someone to pick him up?" Yinreng asked Tong Wanyan, who was sitting quietly embroidering a purse.
The small accessories he wears are always handmade by Tong Wanyan.
Tong Wanyan's gaze fell on the heavy bundle lying on the ground, and her lips twitched.
“Eunuch Liang’s apprentice came to pick them up, they just left not long ago. Your Highness, did you get all of this from the First Prince?” Tong Wanyan nodded, her voice weak, incredulous.
With Hongzhao with Kangxi, Yinreng had complete peace of mind.
From birth, Hongzhao was the apple of Kangxi's eye; he would never be in trouble if anyone else was in trouble.
Without even thinking about having replaced his beloved son, Yinreng boasted with immense pride, "It was the eldest princess who begged me to take it. Little Yan is so pretty; she won over my eldest brother's daughter's heart in no time."
Tong Wanyan's lips trembled slightly, and upon closer inspection, it looked like she was twitching.
"It is because of your extraordinary demeanor, sir." Tong Wanyan felt honored.
Although it is despicable to bully an ignorant child, it is better for one's own family to bully another's family than for Yinreng to be angered by Yinti.
Yinreng held Tana in one arm and put his other arm around Tong Wanyan, who had stood up and was leaning against him.
"Xiao Yan understands me best." Yinreng gave up his three wives and four concubines for the sake of a confidante.
“Didn’t Xiao Yan like Western oil paintings before? I asked Johann Adam Schall von Bell a while ago and asked him to find someone to teach me Western painting for a while. It just so happens that the weather is nice today and the scenery outside is very beautiful, so I’ll paint a picture for you and your daughter.” Yinreng suddenly had an idea.
As more and more fleets set sail, Emperor Kangxi and Prince Yinreng developed a great interest in foreigners.
Tong Wanyan agreed without hesitation. No matter what Yinreng could draw, the intention was always the best.
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