Yinzhen and Yin'e ate the melons and took them back to the prince's residence. The melons were grown on Yinreng's own estate and were so sweet they were almost cloying.
Jealous, Yinzhen hooked his arm around Yintang's shoulder, trying to use his weight to knock him down.
He didn't even go to his second brother's place for dinner, but the two younger ones went there without even saying hello.
Yinzhen was no longer intimidated by Yinzhen's cold face: "Fourth Brother, you have your fourth sister-in-law to accompany you, unlike Yin'e and me who are not yet married and can run around everywhere. It's not good to bring your family along to freeload meals."
Yinzhen had Su Peisheng hold the round, sweet melon and said to Yintang, "Your Highness and Second Brother are close. Not to mention that you have a wife now, even if you have children in the future, Your Highness can still hold the children and take your wife to eat at Yuqing Palace."
Yinzhen grinned and said, "Fourth Brother, don't get agitated. I didn't say you couldn't go. I meant that Yin'e and I are shameless and not afraid of disturbing Second Brother's peace and quiet."
"Hmph." Yinzhen snorted coldly and turned to walk in.
After Yinzhen had walked ten steps away, Yin'e suddenly moved to Yintang's side and put his arm around him.
"Ninth Brother, you know, Fourth Brother's temper is really bad. He's cold and unapproachable. Anyone who didn't know better would think we owe him a hundred thousand or two hundred thousand." Yin'e had been cowardly staying away, and only dared to approach after everyone had left.
Yinzhen glared at him: "When you received favors from Fourth Brother, why didn't you say so? Fourth Brother may seem cold on the outside but he's warm on the inside. Although he nags us a bit and is quite strict, it's all for our own good."
“Ninth Brother, the other day you were telling me that Fourth Brother is like an old man, always so talkative, and who knows when he’ll age prematurely. Now, why have you changed your mind?” Yin’e scratched his head, puzzled.
Yinzhen's smiling face, which resembled that of a Buddha, twitched as if he were having an epileptic seizure.
"Ninth Brother, what's wrong with you?" Yin'e asked worriedly, trying to pull his face to smooth out the twitching and deformed expression.
When Yinzhen returned, his face was as cold as ice: "I never knew that Ninth Brother was so eloquent."
"Fourth Brother, are you hot? Why are you buttoning your clothes so high? Your neck is all wrapped up, you must be terribly hot. Come to my room and cool off, I still have some ice left this year." Yinzhen automatically ignored Yinzhen's words and shamelessly dragged him back.
Yin'e smiled stiffly and followed Yin'tang to lead Yinzhen to his room.
Since Yinzhen and Yin'e's rooms were not in the same direction, and they were being pulled in opposite directions, Yinzhen was pulled along.
"Let go," Yinzhen said coldly.
Yin Tang and Yin E, being cowards, quickly let go and obediently stood aside.
"Fourth Brother, your younger brother is young and doesn't understand, please don't take it seriously," Yinzhen said.
Yin'e said, "Fourth brother, you are my own fourth brother, please don't hit me. Otherwise, when I grow up, I will beat you up."
After Yin'e finished speaking, he puffed out his round little belly and his arms were quite thick, looking like he would be a tough guy in the future.
Yinzhen shut up and stopped talking. He realized that no matter what he said, Yin'e would always come to his rescue.
The more you say, the more mistakes you make; it's better to say nothing.
Yinzhen's cold gaze swept over the two of them, making them shiver.
He only let go of Yinzhen and Yin'e when they were almost hugging each other, and then looked away and said, "Try to stay out of the house and cause trouble these next few days, especially try to avoid your elder brother and don't say anything you shouldn't."
He came back specifically to remind the two mischievous kids not to be too naughty and run into Yinti's volcano.
Yinzhen and Yin'e were moved to tears, and with a loud cry, they hugged him tightly.
"Fourth Brother, you are truly wonderful!" Yin Tang said.
"Fourth Brother, I'll never say you look like an old man again," Yin'e chimed in, dragging the conversation down with him.
Yinzhen pressed his forehead, where veins were throbbing. He must have committed eight lifetimes of sin to have such a younger brother.
"It's getting dark, go back early, you need to get up early for class tomorrow." Yinzhen ruthlessly pushed his two younger brothers aside and walked back.
This time, he didn't look back. Not only that, he walked very fast, afraid that if he slowed down, he would be entangled by Yin Tang and Yin E again. Just now, their clingy behavior, almost wiping their snot and tears on his sleeve, was quite disgusting.
After returning home, the first thing Yinzhen did was to have Su Peisheng deliver the melons to his wife's room.
He doesn't keep things to himself; he never forgets anything he can share with Ulanara Fanghui.
In the side courtyard, Song Gege, Li Gege, and others were so jealous that they smashed things.
Yinzhen was frugal and thrifty, and he and his concubines dared not be extravagant. Even when breaking things, they would choose the cheapest and most durable items to smash. Otherwise, they would have to repair the broken items themselves, and the public funds would not cover the expense.
Ulanara Fanghui had the melon cut and arranged on a plate in a nice shape, with silver skewers placed on the side for Yinzhen to eat.
“Second Brother’s estate is like a fairyland, with all kinds of delicious fruits and vegetables. Last time I heard Second Sister-in-law say that they also raise chickens, ducks and geese on the estate. They drive them up the mountain every day, and their meat is more chewy than that of ordinary chickens and ducks,” Ulanara Fanghui said.
Yinzhen relaxed and said gently, "If you want it like this, we can build a similar estate after we move out of the palace in a few years. You can go there to farm and cultivate your mind when you have free time."
Ulanara Fanghui clapped her hands with interest: "That's great. When I was still in my boudoir, I heard that my father and second brother discovered corn and potatoes, which was a great deed to feed the people. From then on, I became interested in farming."
A loving relationship where husband and wife are in perfect harmony is the best.
Yinzhen squeezed her hand. It seemed that after returning from Mongolia, the little princess had grown taller, and her chubby little hands had become slender.
"It's great that you like it. I only got the credit because of my second brother; it didn't take much of my effort," Yinzhen said, not taking credit for himself.
"Your Highness is still so young, it's already remarkable that you can help Second Brother. Father Emperor praised you as a capable and pragmatic minister who will surely become an invaluable pillar of the Qing Dynasty. I'm so fortunate to be following you, Your Highness." Ulanara Fanghui looked at Yinzhen with admiration, her eyes and heart filled with him.
Yinzhen's chauvinistic heart was deeply satisfied.
He continued to hold Ulanara Fanghui's hand, reluctant to let go: "Now that you've married me, I'll definitely make sure you enjoy a life of happiness."
“Master, we’ve spent so many days together in Mongolia, and the ladies in the manor haven’t seen you for quite some time. Will you be here tonight?” Ulanara Fanghui’s heart ached, but she had no choice but to ask politely.
She is still young and cannot yet hide her emotions.
Having grown accustomed to the way Yinreng and Tong Wanyan interacted, much like an ordinary married couple, Yinzhen valued his chosen concubine more highly.
"It's this late, and you still want to push me away? They are concubines, they should be waiting for your favor, not for you to humiliate yourself to relieve their loneliness. I reckon they've been very busy these past few days since returning to the capital, it's more comfortable for them to rest here with you," Yinzhen said.
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