The news of Consort Liang being sent back did not cause a ripple in Changchun Garden.
The concubines who accompanied the emperor were dressed in their finest attire, and they would not mention anyone they shouldn't in front of Emperor Kangxi.
After promising to take care of Yinreng's child, Yinzhen appeared at Wuyizhai early the next morning, dressed in a navy blue short jacket.
Tong Wanyan was stunned when she saw his outfit: "Fourth brother's outfit is really down-to-earth."
Yinreng came out afterward and was also stunned for a moment; the couple had the same reaction.
"Fourth brother, surely you wouldn't go this far?" Yinreng was so shocked he almost stammered.
Yinzhen said seriously, "I thought about it when I got back yesterday, and I still want to try it myself and experience the hardship of farming. My second brother got potatoes in the suburbs of Beijing, and I stayed there for more than a month and benefited a lot."
That was so long ago. Back then, Yinzhen was not yet married, and he spent all his time helping Yinreng with his work, never taking credit for anything.
"Whatever Fourth Brother says goes. Honghui has been taught very well by you, and I trust you. However, today is the first day, so Xiaoyan and I will go with you. We, as Father and Mother, can't just sit back and do nothing." Yinreng patted Yinzhen on the shoulder and joked.
Yinzhen glanced at Yinreng, but didn't say what was on his mind.
His second brother really has no sense of self-awareness; he's just someone who doesn't care about anything.
"Has Fourth Brother had breakfast yet?" Yinreng estimated the time: "Hongzhao and the others should still be having breakfast. Why don't you rest and eat something else?"
Two cooks from Yuqing Palace followed along.
Despite eating the meals delivered by the imperial kitchen every day, Yinzhen still preferred the taste of the food from Yuqing Palace.
"I didn't eat much this morning, so I can have another basket of xiaolongbao," Yinzhen said reservedly when ordering.
"Alright, we'll have steamed buns for breakfast this morning." Yinreng doted on his fourth brother.
Whether it was pre-arranged or not, when the three younger ones came to see Yinzhen, they were also dressed in shorts.
Tana and Hongzhao were dressed casually, but they were still pretty.
Hongsheng was short and stocky, dressed in shorts, looking as cute as a doll in a New Year's painting.
Tong Wanyan picked up her precious son with delight and couldn't help but kiss his chubby cheek.
"Are you going to go to the fields with your fourth uncle to do farm work too? Can you even lift a hoe?" Tong Wanyan teased.
Hong Sheng obediently replied, "I can use my hands."
Tong Wanyan looked at his chubby little paws, her expression indescribable.
"Don't worry, it's not like we're going to plant trees. The soil has already been turned over, it won't take much effort. At most, we'll get covered in mud and look like mud monkeys, which will be a good opportunity to make fun of him later," Yinreng comforted him.
“Father, I’m still here,” Hongsheng said.
Yinreng glanced at him sideways: "How could I not see you when you're in your mother's arms? Hurry up and get down, holding you is much more tiring than planting vegetables all morning."
Hongsheng glanced at Yinzhen; with his fourth uncle around, he felt confident.
"Didn't Father also get held by Mother... Waaah..." Hong Sheng said, but Tong Wanyan blushed and quickly covered his mouth.
Yinzhen quickly looked up at the sky, pretending that he hadn't heard anything.
"You little rascal, you dare to say anything," Tong Wanyan scolded him softly, somewhat embarrassed and annoyed.
"Keep an eye on him, he's always causing trouble, don't help him today," Tong Wanyan said, handing the boy to Hongzhao.
Hongsheng looked at Hongzhao expectantly: "Brother."
Hongzhao, feeling helpless, patted Hongsheng's head and took his hand, saying, "Mother, don't worry, your son won't let my younger brother slack off."
"This month, Hongsheng should submit two more large characters to me every day," Yinreng said.
"Alright, whatever Father says is right," Hongsheng said, bowing his head.
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