Shi Xiuzhu and Yinreng passed each other without even exchanging a smile.
Yinreng helped Tong Wanyan into the room, carefully saying, "I spoiled her so much that she can't even perform the proper curtsy when she sees me now."
Tong Wanyan walked briskly: "My belly isn't big yet, I don't need to be supported."
"Then would you like to change the Crown Princess?" Tong Wanyan asked.
Yinreng then took her hand instead, and after thinking for a moment, said, "Scholars are arrogant because of their talent, I understand that. There's no need to change it, it's fine."
Tong Wanyan chuckled: "It's our good fortune to have met Xiuzhu."
Yinreng never denied this. However, they simply couldn't stand each other.
Upon entering the house, Tong Wanyan said, "Tenth Brother has come today."
"Did the imperial kitchen skimp on his food? Is he coming over here to freeload again?" Yinreng knew his younger brother a little.
Tong Wanyan was just about to say that she didn't want him to stay for a meal.
But upon closer reflection, it's true that the Tenth Prince took two roast ducks from the small kitchen before he left.
"It's fine if he comes to eat every day. But, don't you know what's going on? Nobody's been willing to talk to you these past few days, have they?" Tong Wanyan said with a smile.
Yinreng was unhappy. He looked at Tong Wanyan resentfully and said, "Did he come to complain about me? Tomorrow, I'll have Fahai increase their workload."
"Second Brother has been strict enough with them, please don't bully them." Tong Wanyan pointed at his shoulder, pleading for the young princes.
“I learned far more than they did back then.” Yinreng let her hands do whatever they wanted; her touch was so weak, it felt like a tickle.
“How can they compare to Master? As long as they are happy, that’s all that matters. Master, on the other hand, has been entrusted with important responsibilities by Father Emperor and is the focus of attention and expectations of high-ranking officials in the court,” Tong Wanyan disagreed.
Yinreng couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth into a sweet smile.
"Xiao Yan is right. All those brains combined aren't as smart as mine. Never mind, I won't interfere with their studies. Fahai teaches very well, no worse than those born in Han Chinese families. Father Emperor is very satisfied."
There was a man named Nalan Xingde in his early years, but unfortunately he died young.
Fortunately, within a few years, Tong Qinian began to distinguish himself, and later Fahai passed the imperial examination, which gave Kangxi psychological satisfaction in terms of talented and handsome men.
In short, the matter of Yinreng showing off his jade thumb ring to someone is finally over.
The Tenth Prince got his wish and, with Emperor Kangxi's permission, obtained a musket barrel from Tong Ruita, which he showed off to his brothers for quite some time.
When Tong Wanyan was nine months pregnant, her belly was so prominent that those around her were terrified.
Even after having two children, the worries remain the same. I can't rest easy until the very last moment.
The Empress Dowager and Emperor Kangxi both secretly inquired with Yinreng, asking if this pregnancy would be another twin pregnancy.
Twins aren't necessarily a bad thing, but they can be very taxing on the mother. The royal family already has a boy and a girl, so there's no need for another auspicious event.
Yinreng was also panicking. He asked the imperial physician Chang whenever he met him if his concubine was really carrying a boy.
Tired of his questions, Imperial Physician Chang said directly, "Your Highness, I swear on my life that this concubine is definitely carrying a boy. Pregnancy positions vary among women. This concubine's baby is simply positioned further forward, making her belly appear larger."
Yinreng nodded, and a day later, he still said, "Imperial Physician Chang, is there still one in my concubine's belly today? Could it be that one of them is being mischievous and hiding so you can't detect it?"
Imperial Physician Chang fell silent; he felt annoyed just looking at Yinreng.
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