The Empress Dowager is innocent. She was just concerned about the important matter of her grandchildren's offspring; she was such a kind and gentle person.
Look at Yinzhi, he has been married for three or four years, and his concubine has been taken in for five years. The number of princesses and concubines in his harem is more than the number of people in Yinti and Yinreng's harems combined.
It's not like they're outside the palace; even getting the wrong medicine inside the palace is difficult. Those with connections are one thing, but those in Yinzhi's harem really don't have the ability to find abortion or contraceptive drugs.
Therefore, if it's not the women in the harem fighting and causing trouble, then it can only be a problem with Yin Zhi as a man.
Consort Rong felt guilty, and when her facade was suddenly torn off, she became even more furious and pained.
But the Empress Dowager is kind and caring towards her juniors. Would she bite the hand that feeds her and not appreciate a kind heart?
She can't!
Consort Rong forced a kind smile: "Your Majesty, the fate of having children cannot be rushed. Yinzhi is still young, and he has only recently entered the court. He is so busy that he has inevitably neglected his family. Once he has some free time, he will surely bring you good news."
The Empress Dowager then realized that her words had been misunderstood, so she stopped talking and instead praised the selection of dishes for the banquet.
Tong Wanyan quickly stood up to thank the Empress Dowager for her praise, which made the Empress Dowager happy again.
"I was wondering why the dishes this year are so delicious. It turns out you were in charge of preparing them. No wonder they're so perfect." The Empress Dowager was in such a good mood that she spoke a string of Mongolian words so fast that few of the people present could understand her.
But they knew that Consort Tong was still the Empress Dowager's darling, and no one could compare to her!
In short, the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet was a joyous and lively affair, with the younger generation dressed in colorful costumes to entertain their elders and presenting thoughtful birthday gifts.
After the banquet, Dong'e Hailan was invited away by Consort Rong's people before she could return to the prince's residence with Yinzhi.
Yin Zhi looked bewildered and instinctively reached out to follow Dong E Hailan.
Having probably seen through Yin Zhi before marriage, Dong E Hailan had never harbored any romantic feelings for him, and naturally wouldn't make things difficult for his lovers.
As for Yinzhi, his wife was generous, beautiful, and of noble birth. She was also extremely kind to the concubines in the harem and never showed any jealousy in front of him. She was truly the best wife in the world.
Consort Rong was looking for trouble with Dong'e Hailan, so how could she let Yinzhi go with her?
The palace maid who delivered the message hurriedly stopped Yinzhi and explained, "Third Prince, Her Majesty wants to speak with Third Princess Consort about matters between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. It's not appropriate for you to go."
Yinzhi bypassed the palace maids and stood beside Dong'e Hailan in the blink of an eye: "I am Mother's own son, and the Third Princess Consort is my primary wife. Why is it inappropriate for me to speak with her?"
Oh dear, this ancestor is really not giving me any face.
The palace maid was so anxious that she kept stamping her feet, but she couldn't show it on her face.
Dong E Hailan felt sorry for her and didn't want to make things difficult for her.
She said sweetly to Yinzhi, "Please spare me, Your Highness. You know what Mother is going to say, I'll just listen to it alone. You go back and rest first."
Yinzhi frowned, probably thinking of what Consort Rong always mentioned, and his expression became somewhat awkward.
"Then I'll go back?" Yin Zhi was still afraid that Consort Rong would urge him to have a son.
Dong E Hailan smiled and said, "Let's go back, let's go back."
As soon as Yin Zhi left, Dong E Hailan's expression changed immediately.
Her expression was cold, and from a distance she exuded an air of spoiled arrogance and was not someone to be trifled with.
Consort Rong was furious when she saw her like this, and immediately pointed and scolded, "What kind of appearance is this? People outside should see this. What kind of noble lady of the Dong E family is this, the elegant and virtuous Third Princess Consort? She's as uncouth and arrogant as a country bumpkin."
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