Yin Tang, who was quick to be sarcastic, was kicked out of the carriage by Yinreng and left to bask in the sun on horseback, looking pitiful.
Now that we've left the palace, the first place we'll definitely go is the Duke of Tong's residence.
This is filial piety.
Consort Tong was reprimanding her subordinates when she heard that the Crown Prince, along with his concubine and the Ninth Prince, had come to visit, and she panicked.
It was Orondai's wife who was quick-witted; she ordered someone to quickly welcome the masters in. Also, tea and snacks should be prepared immediately, and another bowl of ice should be served.
"Mother, you often go to the palace to accompany the concubine, why are you so nervous?" Consort Orondai teased, "Mother, you look beautiful in your clothes today, and your hair is styled so well. When the concubine comes in, you can stand next to her like sisters."
Consort Tong came to her senses and scolded, "You're talking nonsense again. You know exactly when I gave birth to Yuanbao'er. If I could act like she's my sister, I'd be an old witch. No, I need to change my clothes. These clothes are too simple."
Think about how every time Consort Tong entered the palace to see Tong Wanyan, she would carefully choose her clothes and hairstyle. Her loving motherly heart wished she could do everything perfectly. Even her attire had to show how much she valued and loved her daughter when she went to see her.
Orondai's wife was grateful to Tong Wanyan. Without this sister-in-law, her husband might have been a scoundrel for many years, causing her to live in constant fear.
Now things are much better. With her sister-in-law out of trouble and with two cousins from Uncle Tong keeping an eye on things, Orondai's life is secure.
When Tong Wanyan arrived at the hall, only Orondai and Kuadai's wife were there.
Unlike Orondai Fujin, who was the eldest daughter-in-law and acted with more magnanimity, he praised Orondai Fujin for being young and gentle, and for being both affectionate and shy when she met her sister-in-law, Tong Wanyan.
Everyone who did it genuinely loved Tong Wanyan.
Yinreng subtly observed the expressions of Tong's two daughters-in-law and the pastries brought by the servants, and felt satisfied.
Yinzhen was young, and when he saw the pastries, he exclaimed in surprise, "These are the flavors that Second Sister-in-law likes! Second Sister-in-law, try them quickly. As expected of your maternal family, they are the most considerate to you."
Lady Orondai was amused by Yinzhen's words; she had never seen a prince so witty in flattering his subject.
Yinzhen wasn't trying to curry favor with the Tong family; he simply relaxed unconsciously in front of Yinreng and Tong Wanyan, and spoke more casually.
“The concubine is our family’s little sister-in-law, the apple of our father’s and mother’s and brothers’ and sisters-in-law’s eye. We thought she would never have a chance to come back, but we never expected that the Crown Prince would be so accommodating as to let her leave the palace. As her family, we naturally have to do everything properly so that she knows that her family loves her and can rely on her,” said Consort Orondai.
Consort Kuadai followed up in a soft voice, "You look so handsome in this outfit, Consort. People used to say that Kuadai was the most handsome man in our family, but compared to you, Consort, he was like dust."
Tong Wanyan had delicate, arched eyebrows. She had seen both of her sisters-in-law at Yuqing Palace. Although she hadn't seen them as many times as Tong Fujin, she had still seen them more than one count.
"My eldest sister-in-law and second sister-in-law both praised me, and I feel quite embarrassed. Where is Mother? At this time, Mother should be handling official business." Tong Wanyan specially brought several boxes of skin-nourishing cream, intending to give them to Tong Fujin and the others.
Since Consort Tong wasn't coming, she couldn't very well bypass her and give it directly to Consorts Orondai and Kuadai.
Upon hearing this, Princess Orondai laughed heartily, her delicate eyebrows almost flying off with laughter.
Kua Dai Fujin explained to Tong Wanyan, "When Mother knew that the Consort was coming, she hurriedly went to change her clothes. The Consort doesn't know that Mother always thinks carefully about what to wear the day before she enters the palace."
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