When Yinqi mentioned his two young daughters, it was just a casual remark.
He believed that he was a rare good father in the Qing Dynasty for not forgetting to pick out gifts for his four daughters while in Fuzhou.
What was said unintentionally may have been taken to heart by the listener.
Looking at his eldest son, who had the air of a rough and unruly man, Kangxi felt a pang of guilt.
"Shall I bestow another concubine upon you?" Emperor Kangxi was thinking of rewarding his son again.
The First Princess's face instantly darkened, and Consort Hui also looked at Kangxi with an awkward expression.
“Father, I already have a wife, why would I need a concubine? I haven’t seen you bestow one upon the Crown Prince either,” Yinti retorted.
Emperor Kangxi fell silent, unable to eat the food in his bowl.
A few years earlier, the concubines bestowed upon the Crown Prince had all caused trouble and even resulted in deaths, so Kangxi dared not send anyone to Yuqing Palace again.
Furthermore, all of Tong Wanyan's children are excellent; they are intelligent, and their bloodline is Tong family, so there's nothing to criticize.
"Fine, if you don't want it, I won't let you choose," Kangxi said good-naturedly.
The First Princess's smile returned as she gazed at Yinti with tender affection.
Yinti was very pleased with the admiring gaze of his primary wife, and the couple huddled together, their smiles never ceasing.
After having lunch, Emperor Kangxi hurriedly returned to the Qianqing Palace.
When Emperor Kangxi passed away, Consort Hui showed no regret.
This trip is enough for her to boast about to Consort Rong, and she's even holding her own against Consort Yi.
"Now that you, my wife, have recovered and returned to the capital, you'll have some free time. Try your best to give me a grandson." Consort Hui inevitably brought up this topic again.
Yinti held the First Princess's well-maintained and soft hand: "Mother, your son is still young, there's no rush."
"You're young? Don't wait until your son grows up, by which time you'll be all white-haired and gray-bearded," Consort Hui said sarcastically to Yinti without any mercy.
Yinti said, "What does it matter? Having a son is enough. If he's young, he can take care of his older sisters for a few more years. Mother, it all depends on fate. Maybe when I'm granted a title next year, my wife will be carrying your eldest grandson."
Yinti found the explanation increasingly convincing. He clapped his hands excitedly and said, "That must be it. That child was born to enjoy a life of luxury, so his sisters were reincarnated first. He's such a pampered child. Once he's born and can run and jump, we'll just throw him into the military camp to train him."
Consort Hui slapped him: "Have you gone mad from training troops outside? You can't believe you're spouting such nonsense. Did you forget to bring your brain back with you when you returned to the capital?"
"Mother, I am your own son," Yinti said, looking aggrieved.
Consort Hui raised an eyebrow: "If you weren't my own daughter, would I be able to manage you like this? You're almost thirty years old, and you still talk like that without thinking. You're getting worse as you get older."
Yinti retorted unwillingly, "I had what I wanted before, but now I'm content to be a wealthy prince. Why should I be so careful in everything I do?"
"You think the position of prince is secure for life?" Consort Hui really wanted to crack open her son's head to see if he had been drinking too much seawater: "You're not even as good as Yinzhi."
"Don't mention him. He's getting married next year, settling down and starting a family. He's too ambitious right now, so let's keep our distance." Yinti thought of the letters he had received and knew that Yinsi was plotting something big, so he didn't want to get involved.
Consort Hui lowered her eyes: "You have been living in your own residence for several years, and you know more about these things than your mother does. Your mother can't help you with other things, but she can be of one mind with you. With your mother in the harem, you don't need to worry."
The First Princess Consort, who had been sitting quietly to the side, picked up the teapot on the table and poured a cup of tea for Consort Hui and Yinti respectively.
"Mother, please try the oolong tea that the master brought back from Fuzhou. Didn't you say that the green tea in the palace kept you awake at night? This oolong tea is better; it doesn't taste as astringent as green tea, and it has a fragrance of osmanthus when brewed." The First Princess Consort smiled as she handed the tea to Consort Hui.
The matter concerning Yinzhi and the previous dynasty was simply diverted and need not be mentioned again.
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