Orondai felt a pang of sadness. Tong Qinian was in Beijing every day; what was there to mention?
However, he also knew that Tong Wanyan had no sense of belonging to either the Duke's Mansion or Tong Guozhu's family.
Other girls miss their parents' home after they get married, but Yuanbao married into the most difficult place in the world, and the person she relies on most is her husband.
If her family wasn't too close, why would she place all her hopes on her husband?
“They are all Yuanbao’er’s brothers, so it’s fine as long as they do what’s best for her.” Orondai emphasized, unusually not in a domineering way, that he was Tong Wanyan’s only elder brother.
Tong Wanyan smiled sweetly, "I really like the gifts my elder brother sent back to the capital. When I'm bored, my sister-in-law often comes to the palace to keep me company."
Despite saying she wouldn't compete, Orondai, who was still secretly jealous, suddenly broke into a wide smile.
“Mother is still the one busy at home, while your sister-in-law is always quite idle. As long as your younger sister doesn’t mind, let her come to the palace often to talk to you and relieve your boredom. Putting aside everything else, she’s still very well-informed about the interesting gossip and family matters of various households in the capital.” Orondai smiled indulgently.
Tong Ruita wanted to say that his wife could also enter the palace, but after thinking about it carefully, he realized that his wife and sister were not close, and it would be awkward for them to remain silent.
“Once my sister-in-law gives birth to this child, she can also frequently enter the palace,” Tong Ruita said, not to be outdone, mentioning Jia Rong and Princess Shuo.
Immediately, Tong Wanyan smiled happily: "We'll let her bring the children into the palace then. It's difficult for others to enter the palace, but it won't be a problem for Jia Rong."
The group stood and talked for a while before Tana, Hongzhao, and Hongsheng came back from school together.
Except for Hongsheng, who was too young to recognize his two uncles, the other two chubby children's eyes crinkled with laughter when they saw Orondai and Tongruita.
"Uncle, hug me!" Tana called out to Tong Ruita in a clear voice.
Hongzhao also gave Orondai a big smile, and then taught his younger brother, "Hongsheng, this is our uncle."
Hongsheng called out "Elundai" to Hongzhao in a childish voice, while Tong Ruita had already picked up Tana and was spinning her around.
"Uncle, lift me up high." Unlike Hongzhao, Hongsheng didn't have to pretend to be mature. He was still a baby and could do whatever he wanted to be spoiled.
“Alright! Uncle is very strong, Second Prince can be lifted as high as he wants.” Orondai said enthusiastically.
The children born to Yuanbao are so good-looking; no matter how many other children are born, they can't compare.
The older sister and younger brother had someone to play with, leaving Hongzhao all alone.
Tong Wanyan and Yinreng exchanged a glance. Yinreng said, "Father, will you lift me up high too? But I can't toss you anymore."
Hongzhao is growing taller and has a big appetite; his weight is quite substantial.
"It's good that my son has his mother to lead him." Hongzhao smiled, looking a little embarrassed.
Overwhelmed with maternal love, Tong Wanyan immediately went to Hongzhao's side and took his hand.
"Your mother asked your Aunt Chunque to make lotus flower pastries. I'll give them to you to eat after your afternoon nap," Tong Wanyan said.
Hongzhao and Yinreng had identical phoenix eyes, and their smiles were almost radiant.
“My sister, my second brother, and I shared the food,” Hongzhao said.
"Good boy." Yinreng patted Hongzhao's smooth head, which felt quite nice.
Hongsheng is very sensitive to food. When he heard there was food, he forgot about playing with his new and familiar Uncle Orondai and shouted that he wanted to eat steamed eggs with minced meat.
The son of the Crown Prince was so eager to eat steamed eggs with minced meat that he was almost crying.
"Has the Crown Prince become so frugal? Can't he afford eggs, or meat?" Orondai stared at Tong Wanyan for a while: "It seems that my sister has also lost weight."
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