No matter how senior Ling Mama was, she was ultimately just a servant.
There are many things she cannot say, and dare not say.
However, everything was thanks to Yinreng.
After the third-day-after-birth ceremony, Yinreng quickly went to take a bath and wash up to get rid of the smell of alcohol on his body so as not to offend Tong Wanyan's nose.
He felt sorry for her, so naturally he thought of everything for her in advance.
"Xiao Yan, our princess is just as lovable as you!" Whenever Yinreng and Tong Wanyan were together, he would always have a smile on his face before speaking, and then grin foolishly afterward.
Tong Wanyan reached out and pinched his cheek: "Silly boy. Grandpa, you're just a silly dad now!"
"I'm happy to! From now on, Tana will be the apple of my eye, and you will be the apple of my heart. Hongzhao and I will protect you both and make sure you live happily." Yinreng affectionately took Tong Wanyan's hand, pressed it to his lips, and kissed it.
"Granny Ling told you about Hongzhao, right? You and I are both smart people, our child won't be bad. Besides, in our positions, we have to compete whether we want to or not. To blend in with others is not suitable for the royal family." Yinreng understood the cruelty of court intrigue far better than Tong Wanyan.
Tong Wanyan leaned on his shoulder, her heart no longer filled with worry.
"And what about the Crown Princess?" Tong Wanyan asked.
"How many emperors in the Qing Dynasty were succeeded by their legitimate sons? If I were not biased, a legitimate son would be of utmost importance. But you have captured my heart, and a legitimate son has become unimportant. As for our children, I will give them whatever they want. If they don't want it, I will not force them."
Yinreng smelled the milky scent on Tong Wanyan: "I know what you're thinking. You're not a power-hungry or competitive person. You're a good mother, so why can't I be a good father?"
Tong Wanyan smiled and said, "Yes, yes, you're not only a good father, but also the best husband in the world! How about I give you some flowers?"
Yinreng raised an eyebrow: "What's the source of this?"
Tong Wanyan said with a carefree and smug look, "Flowers go well with beautiful women. I wonder what a naturally charming and romantic figure you would look with flowers."
Yinreng then realized he had been teased: "You little rascal, how dare you tease me! See how I punish you!"
Yinreng suddenly tackled Tong Wanyan to the ground, deliberately bending over so as not to press down on her body.
He knows his limits, even when he's feeling stifled.
"You're punished by having to drink two bowls of crucian carp soup at noon!" Yinreng said.
The diet during postpartum confinement should be low in oil and salt, and many seasonings should not be added.
Tong Wanyan's eyebrows furrowed slightly, looking so pitiful that it softened one's heart.
"My lord, you can't take revenge on a weak woman," Tong Wanyan said coquettishly.
Yinreng raised his eyebrows and gently kissed her lips, which had a faint floral fragrance and sweetness.
"I am doing this because I care about you. Get well soon, so I won't have to chant Buddhist prayers every night, lest I lose my will and cause you heartache."
A few days ago, Yinreng was thinking that in order to spread his favor evenly, he should visit the courtyards of Consort Li, Lady Tang, and Lady Fan, and if necessary, grant them an offspring, treating them purely as tools for continuing the family line.
This way, we can give an explanation to the imperial court, the inner court, and even to Emperor Kangxi.
However, with the birth of the twins, his heart gradually settled down.
The Aisin Gioro clan has produced many romantics throughout history, and he is probably the most romantic of this generation.
With Tong Wanyan around, his appetite became more discerning, and his heart was filled with contentment.
"Once Father Emperor's excitement these past few days has subsided, he will probably be dissatisfied with you. I am the Crown Prince, unlike the idle princes, and I have no power. Father Emperor can tolerate a lecherous Crown Prince, but he will absolutely not tolerate a devoted Crown Prince. The harem is not allowed to interfere in politics, and the sign that Father Emperor erected is still in good order."
Tong Wanyan stared intently at Yinreng, her fingers clenching the blanket tightly, afraid that he would say something she dreaded hearing.
Yinreng gently placed her hand on his heart: "I have chosen someone from the Fucha family and plan to bring her into Yuqing Palace on a chosen day."
"Don't rush, let me finish. She had a penchant for scheming, and Lingpu saved her life outside the palace. At that time, she and her maid were preparing to commit suicide together, but unfortunately, the maid was a thorn in her side, and the so-called suicide pact was just to let her die alone. After Lingpu saved her, she personally stabbed the maid to death."
"Master, would Lord Ling really allow you to do this?" Tong Wanyan had a feeling that things weren't that simple.
Yinreng shook his head: "If the emperor commands his subject to die, the subject has no choice but to die."
He used force to suppress them, but Lingpu was a smart man and wouldn't act on his own.
“Then I will listen to you, Master. I don’t want you to be a burden. If there is really no other way, you cannot ruin your foundation for the sake of personal feelings.” Tong Wanyan’s eyes were firm and radiant.
Yinreng placed his hand over her eyes, her eyelashes tickling his palm, making him feel a pleasant tingling sensation.
"Which is more important, the country or the beauty?"
"The people of the world are the most important. Apart from you, Master, no one is more suitable to govern the world. I know you care about me, and that makes me very happy," Tong Wanyan said with great understanding.
Under Yinreng's surprised gaze, Tong Wanyan suddenly buried her head in the crook of his neck.
"Your Majesty, you are not allowed to fall in love with someone else. For the sake of politics and the world, I can accept that. But for another woman, I will not accept it!" Tong Wanyan's jealousy was palpable.
Yinreng laughed uncontrollably: "My darling, you truly make me ache with love. No matter how many beauties in the world flatter me, none can compare to a smile from my little face."
Listen to how comforting those words are! Tong Wanyan's cheeks flushed red, as if she had been drinking.
"Of course, who could love you more than me?" Tong Wanyan said confidently. "Besides, who could be more beautiful than me? Whether it's my appearance or my heart, no one can compare."
"Yes, yes, yes, Xiao Yan is right!" Yinreng coaxed, now she was his little ancestor.
However, he could still manage to control her.
"Chunque, bring your master two bowls of crucian carp soup! And don't serve the sweet soup today," Yinreng said.
When Tong Wanyan got petty, she coquettishly tossed Yinreng's hand aside, curled up in the blanket, and closed her eyes to sleep.
Yinreng was used to her being like this, and whenever she threw a tantrum at him, she would just walk away.
If you're indoors, find a spot, close your eyes, and pretend to be taking a light nap. If you're outside, take a couple of steps forward and wait for him to come and coax you.
He couldn't help but love such a precious girl.
"Good boy, I'll give you my sweet soup." Yinreng said with a shameless grin.
Tong Wanyan's eyelashes trembled; clearly, such pleas for mercy were not enough.
Yinreng fell into a deep silence and stopped speaking, which made Tong Wanyan anxious.
"What else? What else? The sweet soup is mine, yours doesn't count. I'm not stupid."
"There's also a jade hairpin. I saw it when you left the palace. It's all green. You'll look great wearing it in a few days!" Yinreng knew how to please Tong Wanyan.
Tong Wanyan nimbly rolled into Yinreng's arms: "Not enough, not enough! At least add a pair of jade earrings. You can't be stingy, Your Highness!"
"Granted!" Yinreng said.
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