Yinzhen's face was cold and stern, but the love and attention in his eyes could not be hidden as they drifted toward Ulanara Fanghui.
Tong Wanyan and Yinreng were experienced people; they could spot such subtle actions at a glance.
"The scenery on the grassland is beautiful, but the wind and sand are also strong. Fourth brother and sister-in-law, you should go back soon so you can enjoy each other's company again," Yinreng said jokingly.
Yinzhen and Ulanara Fanghui blushed slightly. Yinzhen protected his wife and said, "Second brother, my wife is still young."
"I know you two are still young. I haven't said anything, so don't get the wrong idea," Yinreng said, appearing every bit the upright gentleman.
He's thick-skinned, but his two younger siblings are thin-skinned.
Yinzhen couldn't help but look at Tong Wanyan, hoping she would say a few words for him regarding Yinreng.
Yinreng said rudely, "Why are you looking at my concubine? She is a married woman who follows her husband and will not help you."
Tong Wanyan nodded in agreement: "Fourth sister-in-law is pampered at home, it's really not good for her to be exposed to the wind for too long. Doesn't Fourth Brother care?"
"Second Sister-in-law is so naughty," Ulanara Fanghui said coquettishly.
"As long as I'm bad, it's fine as long as Fourth Brother is good." Tong Wanyan was just as mischievous as Yinreng.
Of course, we should bully our own family members as much as we want.
Tong Wanyan looked around to make sure no one was there, and continued, "When I was having lunch, my fourth brother even sent someone over to ask me to take good care of his wife. Such a thoughtful gesture is something many people would be unable to match."
"Second Sister-in-law, we agreed not to tell my wife." Yinzhen's face turned red with anxiety.
Tong Wanyan deliberately widened her eyes in surprise: "We didn't agree to that, Fourth Brother. Think about it carefully. I didn't promise you."
Such shamelessness is truly rare in Yinzhen's life.
Ulanara Fanghui, kept in the dark, never imagined that Yinzhen had done so much for her behind her back.
She only found out today from what Tong Wanyan said: how many things he had secretly taken care of for her in the past.
"Your Majesty, I'm sorry to have worried you," Ulanara Fanghui said to Yinzhen with emotion.
Seeing this, Tong Wanyan nodded in satisfaction. She whispered to Yinreng, "That's more like it. What's the point of keeping things to your spouse if you've done something for them? You should say it out loud to avoid misunderstandings and unnecessary complications."
Her voice was soft, but everyone could hear it.
Yinzhen and Ulanara Fanghui pondered these words and obediently returned to their yurts.
"Finally gone. Those two are so clueless. They have wives of noble birth, yet they still disturb my time with my beloved." Yinreng dismissed the guards, so his abrupt words were only heard by Tong Wanyan.
Tong Wanyan chuckled and said, "No one else is as clingy and affectionate as we are. Master, let's go back and wash some dates to eat."
"I picked so many dates for you, Little Tenth, let me eat them. You eat the ones I picked," Yinreng said domineeringly.
“Master is always jealous,” Tong Wanyan said.
"You're all I think about, how can I not be jealous? Besides, that boy, Xiao Shi, keeps saying he wants to marry a wife as beautiful as you, I can't stand it." Yinreng's jealousy was perfectly justified.
Even if Yin'e was still a half-grown child who only knew how to eat, drink, and have fun, and would cry because he couldn't finish the homework assigned by his teacher, he would still be unhappy.
A man's possessiveness can sometimes be frighteningly endearing.
I don't know if it's because the people who picked them were different, or if Mongolian jujubes just taste better.
Tong Wanyan sat cross-legged on the cushion, holding a white porcelain plate, and munched on it without any regard for her image.
“If we were in the palace, I couldn’t sit so slouchingly. Master, could we get a yurt for Yuqing Palace when we get back? Tana will definitely marry into Mongolia in the future, so it’s good for her to get used to it from a young age.” Tong Wanyan sat like a boneless snake, but it was very comfortable.
Yinreng was used to sitting upright and found it difficult to learn her carefree attitude.
He chuckled and said, "That's a good idea, but it won't work. The palace can't be so special; it would give the Mongols the wrong impression."
What misunderstanding? It's nothing more than the misunderstanding that the Qing Dynasty thinks highly of them, which makes them even more arrogant and rebellious against the Qing Dynasty's rule.
The Mongols are naturally brave and warlike, and they love to fight each other all the time, carving out territories everywhere.
Although the Qing Dynasty was powerful and unafraid of the Mongols, if the various Mongol tribes were to truly become unruly, the impact on the Qing Dynasty would be considerable.
Putting aside other issues, just take the Dzungars of a couple of years ago. Relying on their superior military strength, they were extremely arrogant towards the Qing Dynasty and took a lot of damage.
Fortunately, Emperor Kangxi lived up to his ancestors' warlike instincts. If it had been a weak or peace-loving emperor, he probably would have defeated the Dzungars but instead made a hasty concession through a marriage alliance.
Speaking of marriage alliances, it must be mentioned that royal princesses were invariably married to Mongolians, and some members of the royal family also had to marry Mongolian wives.
Mongolia is like a lion, crouching on the grassland. If this lion cannot be tamed, it will sooner or later take advantage of the moment to pounce and hunt.
Tong Wanyan understood immediately, and she said dejectedly, "Fortunately, our Tana is strong. She won't have to worry about being bullied when she marries into Mongolia."
"My darling, do you want Tana to subdue her husband in the future?" Yinreng thought for a moment and couldn't help but laugh.
“Why not? Don’t the Mongols respect warriors the most? Tana can take on two at once, who would dare to bully her? The emperor is far away, and being a princess isn’t enough,” Tong Wanyan said.
"Don't worry, no one will dare to bully our daughter. She will be a princess in the future, and in Mongolia she will be the ruler. Insubordination is a serious crime," Yinreng said.
Tong Wanyan smiled and said, "Raising a child takes ten years, from the age of one to ninety-nine. There's nothing we can do about it."
"With me here, how could I not protect my wife and children?" Yinreng said confidently.
He watched as Tong Wanyan, with her excellent teeth, devoured a green date in a few bites.
A small bowl containing date pits was placed on the side, and soon a shallow layer of date pits was spread on it.
"Don't eat too many dates, they can cause diarrhea. There are plenty of fruits here in Mongolia, just eat a variety of them," Yinreng said with concern.
Tong Wanyan touched her flat stomach: "My stomach is fine, eating these few dates won't bother me. Besides, am I someone who's never eaten fruit before? And these few dates were picked by my grandfather himself, so they taste extraordinary."
Yinreng smiled foolishly: "Then eat more. My darling is right, I picked them myself, so they can't be wasted. I'll find you some more tomorrow."
Tong Wanyan patted his head, and Yinreng smiled even more happily.
And just like that, they suddenly stopped moving.
After a while, Yinreng said, "My darling, when you petted the cat that your mother raised last time, did it do the same thing?"
Tong Wanyan said guiltily, "No, cats have fur on their heads."
Yinreng's face darkened. So what if he was bald?
Yinreng exuded a depressed aura. Tong Wanyan chuckled and put the plate of dates aside, then threw herself into his arms.
"Master, give me a kiss." Tong Wanyan pouted.
Yinreng's dark face immediately broke into a smile.
"You are only allowed to kiss one person," Yinreng said.
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