The argument between Prince Zhi and Yinreng was less intense than the quarrels among the young princes studying in the Imperial Study.
They could even find out what kind of rope was used to tie each other's braids and criticize it.
They argued until they were red in the face and their necks were bulging before they finally left, feeling refreshed.
This seems to be a unique way for the two to get along, which is quite interesting and eye-opening.
Tana is a grown woman now, and she doesn't speak as frankly as she did when she was little.
"Why are you staring at me like that?" Yinreng, who had been secretly glanced at many times by his eldest daughter along the way, stopped when he was almost at his doorstep.
He bent down, keeping his eyes level with Tana's.
Tana's fingers were twisted together in a knot, her big eyes blinking, and she looked more and more like Tong Wanyan as she grew up. Therefore, Yinreng was much more tolerant of her than of his other three sons.
Who doesn't love a smart, cute, and beautiful daughter? Let the naughty boys grow up freely.
“Father, why do you and Uncle always argue every time you meet?” Tana asked rather subtly.
Yinreng pinched the little girl's nose: "He and I have been like this since childhood, and it's hard to be close to each other now. Having someone to bicker with all the time is also a way to relax. People have different temperaments, and there's no need for only one way to get along."
"So, Father and Uncle are friends?" Tana asked.
"The relationship between Father and Fourth Uncle is like that between Hongzhao and Hongsheng and Hongyan, with the elder brother being loving and the younger brother being respectful. When speaking to his eldest uncle, Father speaks as an equal. Although his words may be misunderstood, Father and his eldest uncle both seem very happy."
Yinreng looked at her with admiration: "My eldest princess is indeed exceptionally intelligent. Let's go, if we delay any longer, your mother will come out looking for you."
Tana raised the corners of her lips, her smile radiant: "I brought some snacks for Mother. Father, hurry up."
When Prince Zhi returned to the capital, everyone adopted a wait-and-see attitude.
Many people are waiting for Prince Zhi, who has once again made a contribution, to clash with the Crown Prince again.
The Eighth Prince, who occasionally visits the palace, has been making a special effort to visit frequently these past few days.
He gave the younger sixteenth and seventeenth princes some candy and played with them for a while. Then he received news that Prince Zhi had a big argument with the Crown Prince in front of Ning Shou Palace as soon as he returned to the palace.
He beamed with pride; his elder brother's return to the capital was a great thing, and it would be perfect for covering up his own misfortune.
Who knew that once Prince Zhi returned to his residence, he stayed inside and refused to come out.
He had all the guests who came to visit him turned away by his primary wife.
When everyone was still confused, they invited Mingzhu to go to Prince Zhi's house to find out that Prince Zhi had packed his bags and taken his son to stay at Bao'en Temple for a while.
They claimed that after decades of war and bloodshed, they should go to the Buddhist temple to cleanse themselves of their killing intent and accumulate good deeds.
A military general believing in Buddhism? Isn't that a joke?
No one believed that Prince Zhi was truly willing to go to Bao'en Temple. Seeing that Prince Zhi had taken away his only son, they secretly discussed conspiracy theories, concluding that the Crown Prince was wary of the meritorious Prince Zhi and was threatening him with the life of Prince Hongyu.
In order to protect his hard-won son, Prince Zhi had no choice but to hide in Bao'en Temple, pretending to be indifferent to fame and fortune and devoted to Buddhism.
The Crown Prince is too ruthless!
Yinreng never imagined that he would one day lose to Prince Zhi in their rivalry. Moreover, it was due to Prince Zhi's unintentional actions, which was truly infuriating.
Prince Zhi enclosed a large courtyard behind Bao'en Temple, where he led his son to eat vegetarian food, grow vegetables, and spend his free time watching the insects chirping and birds singing in the mountains, living a very carefree life.
When the First Princess visited him, she summarized and relayed the speculations circulating in the capital.
Prince Zhi laughed so hard he slapped his thigh and burst into laughter. The laughter startled the birds in the treetops, who flapped their wings and flew away in terror, while little Hongyu cried loudly in fright.
"Why won't you step forward to explain for the Crown Prince?" The First Princess hurriedly picked up her son.
She must have been incredibly stupid to let a rough man who had never taken care of a child take her son away for ten days or half a month.
Prince Zhi poked Hongyu's tear-streaked face: "How can my son be so timid?"
“I won’t explain. Only a fool would try to explain for the Crown Prince. Anyway, it’s just something someone else spread, it has nothing to do with me. Consort, would you like to come and stay for a while? Actually, Buddhism is quite interesting.” Prince Zhi took out a Buddhist scripture from his sleeve.
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