Although the early spring weather was slightly chilly, it was quite comfortable and acceptable for people who had spent the whole winter indoors burning charcoal.
Anyway, Mingxiu was okay with it. Mingxiu wore a light cotton-lined inner layer and a simple spring coat on the outside. She wore a cream-yellow cheongsam with a cream-white knitted shawl on top, making her look incredibly gentle.
But he could only look at her on the surface, not daring to get too close, because Mingxiu was currently rolling her eyes at him, looking utterly speechless.
Not far from Yonghe Palace, a flat road had been cleared out. Chenghuan was sitting on a miniature bicycle that Yinreng had made. The bicycle had a walnut wood trunk with branches of different textures added on top. It also had a mirror and a bamboo basket in the front with several freshly picked flowers. On either side of the rear wheel, there was a small wheel to support the bicycle and prevent it from falling over.
Mingxiu stared speechlessly at the people taking photos happily in front of her, utterly bewildered. How could being born into royalty not only make one mature and sensible at a young age, but also allow one to develop the ability to be vain so early?
Mingxiu was looking at the flowers outside when she remembered some photos she had seen before. So she decided to try it herself, using a bicycle and flowers, and taking beautiful, carefree photos while sitting on the bicycle.
As a result, Cheng Huan accidentally saw her photo. On the surface, the child didn't make a fuss or show any sign of liking her.
Mingxiu thought the photo was bad and was quite upset.
As a result, this brat secretly went to Yinreng and told him about it, then clearly stated that she also wanted a bicycle that she could ride.
That's why Yinreng had it made; Mingxiu only saw it after everything had been made.
No wonder Chenghuan didn't nag about going out to play today, even though it's her day off; she just stayed here and waited for everyone.
When Mingxiu returned, she was shocked. Then she saw Mingxiu happily asking someone to change her into a nice outfit and take pictures.
Mingxiu couldn't do it directly, which is why she ended up sitting not far away watching Chenghuan happily riding her bike and taking pictures, rolling her eyes at the scene.
Mingxiu said that she really didn't expect her daughter to be so petty. She was just showing off, and it wasn't that bad (feeling guilty). Was it really necessary for her to be so petty? Is it really hereditary pettiness?
Historically, Yinzhen was a petty person. Although Yinreng was not, Kangxi was also quite petty in his daily life.
Cheng Huan was unaware of her thoughts; otherwise, she might have protested quite a bit.
Back when Chenghuan complained to Yinreng, she said, "Crown Prince, you have no idea how outrageous Mother is. Not only did she secretly take pictures without telling me, but she also showed them to me and boasted that they were specially made for her by you, that you put a lot of effort into them, and that they were the first ones. The others were all made by craftsmen, and they didn't take much effort at all." Chenghuan looked at Yinreng with a pitiful expression, "Crown Prince, am I still your most beloved sister? You won't let Mother have them, but your most beloved sister doesn't, does she?"
Yinreng listened to the whole thing without any expression, and then, looking at Chenghuan's feigned pitiful face, he nodded in agreement. He would make one especially for her so she could show it off to Consort Ming.
It's not that Yinreng is heartless, nor that he doesn't love Chenghuan anymore. It's just that ever since Chenghuan started school, something seems to have happened, and these kinds of things have been happening frequently.
So Yinreng could only say that he was used to it, and after twitching the corner of his mouth and seeing the person off, he started to have a smaller version made.
Making a smaller version isn't difficult; it's just a matter of adding two supports at the back. It can be done quickly by giving the order, and then it can be sold in a shop in the capital.
Yinreng reluctantly directed people to make the arrangements, but he was actually very happy inside. He had been very afraid that his mother, Ming, would not like him after his younger sister was born.
However, the kindness of Consort Ming to him never changed, so Yinreng was able to relax a little. Now Chenghuan also likes him very much, and often competes with Consort Ming for who he likes the most.
Although Yinreng appeared to be in a difficult position, he was actually very happy inside.
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Yinreng shook his head. This was truly a sweet burden.
Then, shaking his head and swaying, he went to Emperor Kangxi to complain (show off).
Then, unsurprisingly, he was kicked out by the speechless Kangxi.
Because of this, although Mingxiu knew that Chenghuan was going to ask Yinreng for something, she never stopped him.
Both were her children. Although Yinreng was not her biological son, he was raised by Mingxiu herself, and in her heart, he was no different from Chenghuan.
However, because he is the older child, Mingxiu tends to favor him more, but Yinreng also takes good care of Chenghuan, so the two siblings get along very well now.
Mingxiu is still very happy about this. She would never be the kind of person who only likes the second son and not the eldest, or the kind of person who only likes sons and not daughters.
Mingxiu feels that she is very busy every day. She is either busy playing mahjong, busy researching food, or busy watching TV and reading stories.
But what kept her busy the most was Chenghuan's studies. Although Mingxiu didn't expect Chenghuan to be literate and skilled in martial arts, well-versed in the Four Books, and proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, and embroidery, she at least hoped that Chenghuan wouldn't be ranked last in class every day.
Mingxiu took the report cards distributed to each student's parents by the Imperial Study and glanced at them with great pain. Looking at Chenghuan's guilty little face in front of her, she didn't say anything, but just asked her to copy the wrong questions on the test paper.
Although the tutors had already punished their children, the purpose of sending them back with the report cards was to let the parents see their children's performance in the Imperial Study.
Mingxiu could not see it, but even if she could see it, she could not pretend that she did not see it. Moreover, although Chenghuan had always been last in her class, her grades were still quite good, at least she had just passed.
But this time I only scored 30 or 40 points, which is definitely a step backward.
So Mingxiu was definitely going to punish her, and then she had someone put all the toys in her room into the toy room and lock them up.
Mingxiu looked at Chenghuan seriously and said, "Chenghuan, you're a big kid now. Do you know why you did poorly on this exam?"
Cheng Huan fiddled with her fingers, looking somewhat sad: "It's because I've been busy playing lately and haven't been studying seriously."
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