Yinzhen was one of his own, and none was more loyal to Yinreng than Yinzhen. His being chosen to live in Changchun Garden was a great thing, as it pleased the emperor and was entirely beneficial to the Crown Prince's faction.
Shi Xiuzhu looked at Tong Wanyan with admiration in his eyes.
She has been in the palace for over twelve years and has given birth to three children, yet she still looks as beautiful as a newlywed girl.
Her features were gentle, her eyes clear, and her lips curved into a smile.
There is not a trace of hardship in Tong Wanyan's life.
She seemed to have always been pampered and enjoyed all the tenderness in the world.
“Good deeds are rewarded. My sister is very fortunate. Even the Crown Prince and I have benefited from it,” Shi Xiuzhu said.
Tong Wanyan didn't understand at first, but she smiled warmly and asked, "Why did you suddenly bring this up, sister?"
"I was suddenly moved, and I only regret that I didn't have a good sister like you in my past life," Shi Xiuzhu said.
"Dust to dust, ashes to ashes. In this life, one should just think about what's in this life," Tong Wanyan said.
These words struck a chord with Shi Xiuzhu. If there hadn't been so many people around, she would have clapped her hands and laughed, ordering someone to bring two cups of wine so she could drink with Tong Wanyan.
Unlike others who were entering Changchun Garden for the first time, Yinreng had his own courtyard here.
Aside from the throne, which is now irreplaceable, Yinreng has almost everything that Kangxi had.
Yinreng, who had accompanied Emperor Kangxi to the capital, was already eagerly waiting for his wife at Wuyizhai.
A wise man does not indulge in leisure! He who first understands the hardship of farming will find leisure, and thus he will understand the reliance of a petty man.
Emperor Kangxi built the Wuyi Studio for Yinreng to warn him about the hardships of farming and to prevent him from indulging in leisure for even a day.
Not only that, but instead of planting flowers outside the Wuyizhai Hall, they built vegetable gardens and rice paddies to grow grains.
As Hongsheng traveled west along the dock, he was alarmed to see the landscape changing drastically, with vegetable gardens and rice paddies appearing along the way.
"Mother, did Father anger Grandfather? Is the palace we live in so simple?" Hongsheng asked anxiously.
Tong Wanyan pinched his little face, annoyed that he didn't know what he was talking about: "This is where your father used to study. A few years ago, when your father lived here, he would study in Wuyi Studio from morning till night after court every day. In his spare time, he would also occasionally do farm work."
“Father is so pitiful. He’s so old and still has to go to school.” Hongsheng’s little face was all wrinkled with worry as he felt sorry for his father.
Tong Wanyan couldn't help but laugh; this child was truly a treasure.
Meeting the curious gazes of Tana and Hongzhao, Tong Wanyan coughed lightly and revealed in advance, "This year is the last year your father will live in Wuyizhai. When he comes to Changchun Garden again next year, he should move to the West Garden."
Hong Sheng cheered excitedly, but Hong Zhao's keen intuition told him something was wrong.
"Mother, Grandfather wouldn't leave Wuyizhai empty, would he?" Hongzhao asked like a little adult.
Tong Wanyan patted his head, which felt better than Yinreng's: "Hongzhao is so smart. After next year, Wuyizhai will be converted into a school for you two brothers. Just like your father grew up, you grew up in the same way."
Hong Sheng wilted and shrank behind Shi Xiuzhu, seeking protection: "If your son doesn't want to, then let your elder brother come and stay alone."
"Isn't Wuyizhai a good place? It's near the water, with three main halls inside the east and west hanging flower gates. Inside the gates are five main halls, as well as the 'Yunyu Corridor' spanning the river, and 'Songba Shenchu' to the west of the corridor. You've always complained that your house is too small, and now that you can get a bigger one, you're not happy?"
Tong Wanyan feigned sadness and said, "Mother thought you would like it, so she told you in advance. It turns out I misunderstood Hongsheng's intentions."
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