Older people are more prone to fatigue and lack of energy.
The Empress Dowager was the same; after a short while, she looked somewhat tired.
Tong Wanyan sat with the Empress Dowager, and seeing that the Empress Dowager was sleepy, she quickly got up to take her leave.
The Empress Dowager laughed at her, saying she was as anxious as a rabbit whose tail had been bitten, which made Tong Wanyan blush and insist on her decision.
After Tong Wanyan left, the Empress Dowager said with satisfaction, "My judgment has always been very good. That girl is a good child and deserves my protection."
The people around the Empress Dowager were all elderly, some of whom were dowry maids brought from Khorchin, and their bond was very deep.
"The Empress Dowager is kind-hearted, and Consort Tong deserves your special favor. You should get some sleep first. Perhaps Princess Tana will come to see you in the evening!" said the nanny.
The Empress Dowager smiled broadly, her eyes crinkling: "Tana and I are the closest of friends, so naturally she thinks of me all the time."
The nanny repeatedly agreed, covered the Empress Dowager with the quilt, and lowered the bed curtains.
On this day, the Empress Dowager had a rare good night's sleep. In her dream, she was still the young girl she once was, the dazzling pearl of Khorchin.
On the vast grassland, she rode her horse with a whip, the fragrance of the grass smoothing out the wrinkles around her eyes.
She lived for fifty years, and the happiest time of her life was when she was young in Horqin.
The old nanny stood by her side, occasionally hearing the Empress Dowager's happy laughter as she slept, and she laughed along with her.
Living in the inner palace is not easy. There are very few people who can make the Empress Dowager happy. She should treat Consort Tong better from now on.
When Tong Wanyan returned to Yuqing Palace, before she even stepped over the threshold, Su Jixiang jogged over to greet her.
"Consort, you're finally back!" Su Jixiang helped her up and led her towards the residence of Tana and Hongzhao.
"But what happened to the eldest princess and the eldest prince?" Tong Wanyan's heart tightened, her steps faltered, and she wished she could fly over.
Su Jixiang quickly said, "Don't worry, Consort. The two young masters are alright. It's the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince was kicked by the First Princess and his eyes turned red."
Tong Wanyan twisted her ankle, and tears welled up in her eyes from the pain.
Misfortunes never come singly; the ancients were never wrong.
She sprained her ankle, so naturally she couldn't go to Tana or Hongzhao's place.
Xia Zhu, who was following beside her, seized the opportunity to easily pick up the person with both hands and walked to the South Campus with a bright smile.
Having a beautiful woman in my arms is the greatest blessing.
Yinreng, who was about to cry from being kicked by his own daughter, received the news and, without bothering to grumble at the two unruly children, hurriedly lifted his robe and ran out.
Inside the main room of the South Courtyard, Tong Wanyan lay on the bed with one leg raised, tightly bound with white bandages, which were then tied into a pretty bow.
When Yinreng saw this scene, his heart was broken.
"My darling." Yinreng rushed to the bedside and took Tong Wanyan's hand.
Before Tong Wanyan could react, he quickly turned his head and said fiercely, "Which road injured the concubine? Tear it down now."
De Shun lowered his head, feeling bitter inside. Couldn't the young master be a little less willful? How old is he, still arguing about a brick road!
If things continue like this, what will likely follow is a tale of lighting beacon fires to amuse the feudal lords, all for the sake of winning a smile from a beautiful woman.
De Shun shut his mouth and bowed silently as he retreated, preparing to follow Yinreng's instructions and have people dismantle the road.
Tong Wanyan was amused by Yinreng's theatrical-like actions, and her eyes welled up with tears of suppressed laughter.
Yinreng was unaware of the situation and thought she was in pain, which made him even angrier at the blue brick road.
Yinreng was so close that he could hear Yinreng breathing clearly.
Tong Wanyan suddenly sniffed, frowned, and stared at his chest in confusion, "Master, why is your shirt wet on your chest?"
"Hmm?" Yinreng's expression was a little off, but he pretended not to understand.
However, Tong Wanyan is not stupid; she is very clever.
She seemed thoughtful as she recalled Su Jixiang waiting for her at the door, hurriedly saying that Tana and Hongzhao had bullied Yinreng together.
"Is this Hongzhao's virgin urine?" Tong Wanyan covered her nose and nimbly moved towards the bed with her legs crossed.
Yinreng's face, which had been wandering aimlessly, suddenly became expressionless.
"I dote on him and won't hold it against him," Yinreng said arrogantly, which was a tacit admission.
To think that he, the dignified Crown Prince, would have his own son urinate all over him, even getting his chin wet. The scene was utterly disgraceful.
Tong Wanyan covered her mouth and chuckled gleefully, blocking Yinreng from getting closer: "Your Highness, please go take a bath. It's unbearably hot and humid in this summer heat, and the smell is really unpleasant."
Yinreng was unhappy. His darling had changed and no longer loved him: "Xiao Yan, do you despise our son?"
Tong Wanyan raised an eyebrow, unperturbed: "You don't mind?"
Yinreng stared at her, but soon gave in: "I find it distasteful."
"Then hurry up and go, isn't the master feeling unwell!" Tong Wanyan said.
After Yinreng returned with his clothes changed, Tong Wanyan's room was also ventilated and cleaned.
The delicate floral fragrance, with a hint of minty coolness, brings a sense of tranquility and pleasure.
Tong Wanyan was always the most thrifty person. Even in the most humble place, she could make it look beautiful, let alone the well-equipped Yuqing Palace.
Every time Yinreng visited the South Courtyard, he felt completely refreshed. Apart from the courtyard being a bit small, it was almost perfect.
Tong Wanyan looked at Yinreng with a smile. After a while, she even found his bald head to be exceptionally handsome.
"Master, the princess from the Dong'e family came to Yuqing Palace earlier." Tong Wanyan was about to complain.
Without blinking, Yinreng picked up a plate of lychees from the table, sat down on the edge of the bed, and skillfully peeled the lychees.
"These were delivered from Lingnan by express horse. This summer was hot, so the lychees ripened early and taste alright. Try them for now. The ones that arrive in a few days should be even better." Yinreng carefully removed the pits and fed the lychee flesh to Tong Wanyan.
Tong Wanyan squinted her eyes contentedly and opened her mouth: "Add some sweet goat milk to make an ice bowl, sprinkle a few raisins on top, and it will taste much better."
Yinreng couldn't stand seeing her enjoying herself, so he angrily pinched her cheek and said, "Don't even think about eating ice cream. You won't be eating it for the rest of the year."
The juice on his hands hadn't been wiped off yet, and it was stuck to Tong Wanyan's face, making it sticky.
Tong Wanyan felt extremely wronged. How could this person's attitude change so quickly? Moreover, she had just complained to him, but he ignored her and immediately changed the subject.
"I've been postpartum for almost five months, and you won't even let me eat ice crystals. Do the Emperor and Empress Dowager know how badly you treat me?" Tong Wanyan pouted and said coquettishly.
Yinreng glared at her: "These are the imperial physician's orders, and I can only listen to them. Your health is weak, and you must take good care of yourself. I also want you to give me a few more well-behaved children, so that Hongzhao and Tana won't be lonely."
When it comes to children, Tong Wanyan doesn't dare to be willful. She injured her body while giving birth to twins and needs to take good care of herself.
One person peeled the lychee while the other ate it, and soon only the shells and pits remained in the fruit plate.
Seeing that Tong Wanyan was enjoying her meal, Yinreng put the fruit plate aside.
"Your Majesty and I both know about the matter concerning Lady Dong'e. This matter is not over yet." After wiping his hands clean, Yinreng wiped Tong Wanyan's face.
"You're so petty. How could I let you be bullied? Even if they upset you in the slightest, I'll get my revenge for you," Yinreng said affectionately, holding Tong Wanyan in his arms.
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