Li Si'er was given medicine and fell seriously ill. Her body weakened, but she became even more beautiful.
And because she shared joys and sorrows with Longkodo, Longkodo was deeply moved and became even more inseparable from her.
Tong Guowei and Ye Keshu didn't care that they had personally pushed people towards Li Si'er; it was bound to happen sooner or later, and the sooner it was over, the easier it would be.
Jue Luo didn't care. She asked Tong Fujin for a few more people to guard her main courtyard, making it impregnable, and lived her life comfortably.
She didn't want a divorce; her family home was a living hell, and it was better to stay here and live like a widow.
At least in the Duke's mansion, with Consort Tong protecting her, she could live a peaceful life. Thinking of this, Lady Jue Luo secretly prayed that the separation from the family would be delayed. She feared that in Longkodo's own territory, she would face his retaliation and be harmed.
While dealing with the messy family affairs at the Duke of Tong's mansion, Yinreng was having a great time.
He holds his big, chubby son and takes him out to bask in the sun whenever he has free time.
The autumn sun is warm and pleasant, making people feel lazy and tingly.
As the ninth and tenth princes gradually became more capable of taking on important responsibilities in the court, the burden on Yinreng's shoulders became increasingly lighter.
A chaise lounge was placed in the courtyard. Yinreng lay there, while Hongyan lay on his belly blowing bubbles.
The tuft of yellow feathers on the black bird's head fluttered in the wind, and it stood tall and proud.
Raising kids and playing with birds—this scene looks so leisurely and carefree that it makes people envious.
When Yinzhen arrived and saw this scene, he was deeply shocked.
"Second Brother Crown Prince, you've changed!" Yin Tang wailed.
Without even opening his eyelids, Yinreng lazily asked, "What's wrong with me?"
“You used to be so busy, Second Brother, you never had time to rest. Now, the Tenth Prince and I are so busy we’re practically running around from dawn till dusk, we barely even get to see our wives. But you’re much more comfortable than we were before,” Yinzhen complained.
“That’s right,” Yinreng said.
Yinzhen was puzzled; what was wrong with him?
“You’ve all grown up, it’s time for you to share some of the burdens with your older brother, so you’ll know how much I’ve done for you in the past. In another two years, when the thirteenth and fourteenth sons take over, you’ll have an easier time,” Yinreng said.
Yin Tang felt his soul being impacted, causing it to tremble violently.
"Second brother, don't you care about your younger brothers at all?" Yin Tang asked incredulously.
Yinreng slowly opened his eyes, and the sunlight was shining directly into them, making him feel a little uncomfortable for a moment.
He paused for a moment, then poked his son's chubby bottom, making Yinzhen extremely envious.
"Isn't a younger brother someone to be bossed around?" Seeing Yinzhen's face fall, Yinreng stopped teasing him: "Alright, alright, I'm just going to rest for a few days and raise my son in Yuqing Palace, and you guys take turns coming over, not giving me a moment's peace."
"Father Emperor praises you for doing a very good job in the Ministry of Revenue," Yinreng said.
Yinzhen sat down opposite Yinreng, his eyes lingering on Hongyan's plump buttocks sticking out, like big white steamed buns just out of the steamer.
"The Minister of Revenue is as stingy as a miser, not my type. Second brother, you should persuade Father Emperor. He has so many sons, it won't make a difference if I'm wasted. Let him become the biggest imperial merchant in the Qing Dynasty and make more money for our family. If all else fails, let me go to sea with him. I can speak several languages."
Yin Tang poured out his grievances, fully expecting Yin Reng to agree to help him find a solution.
Unexpectedly, Yinreng was ruthless, shaking his head with a smile and saying the cruelest words: "Little Jiu, stop dreaming. Your father would rather break your legs and feed you for free than allow it."
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