When Yinzhen returned, it was only a few days before the New Year.
The wool harvest in Mongolia is progressing smoothly and is very promising. However, due to the many tasks involved, we returned much later than usual.
When Yinzhen returned, he went to the Qianqing Palace to report to Kangxi before even returning to his residence.
Kangxi had been keeping a close eye on the situation in Mongolia, and had secretly sent people to keep an eye on it. Yinzhen, who was there, was sending back memorials to report everything. When Kangxi saw that he had returned, he recounted everything in detail. He did not find Yinzhen long-winded, but only thought that Yinzhen was cautious and prudent in his work.
In any case, the matter was handled very satisfactorily. What pleased Kangxi even more was that Yinzhen (the Yongzheng Emperor) heavily relied on the Ninth Prince, and the Ninth Prince did not disappoint him. The smooth progress on the Mongolian front was largely due to the Ninth Prince's contributions.
Kangxi attributed the greatest credit to Yinzhen for all of this, believing that he was forgiving, knew how to use people, and could truly tolerate his younger brother whom he did not get along with.
With such vision and such magnanimity, how could Emperor Kangxi not be pleased and happy? In his delight, he immediately waved his hand and gave away a reward second only to that of the Crown Prince.
The Fifth Prince, Ninth Prince, and Tenth Prince also received rewards. Among the three, the rewards were comparable, but the Ninth Prince's were the most appreciated.
When the Ninth Prince saw the rewards, he couldn't help but cry in public, which earned him a lot of eye-rolls from his Ninth Princess Consort, who thought to herself: "What a spineless son!"
It's not the Ninth Prince's fault. Ever since he said he wanted to go into business, Kangxi had a bad impression of him, and he never got any good things. This reward represents more than just the goods; more importantly, it represents Kangxi's change of opinion about him.
Back to the story, after leaving the palace, Yinzhen went straight back to his residence.
The Fourth Princess Consort, along with all the masters and mistresses of the household, waited in the front hall.
"Here it comes, the master's carriage has arrived."
Fourth Princess Consort stood up, and everyone else followed suit: "Follow me to go out and welcome the Prince home."
Everyone answered in unison, "Yes."
It was very cold today. Le Shu was dressed in a rather festive silver-red outfit, which made her look more beautiful than the flowers. As soon as Yinzhen got off the carriage, his gaze was drawn to her, and only then did he see the rest of the people in the mansion.
Those princesses who weren't usually favored couldn't help but look at Le Shu with a hint of jealousy. It's been so long, why hasn't the master spoiled her enough? Even the most delicious dish gets old after a while, shouldn't it be time for a change?
Yinzhen quickly withdrew his gaze and walked to the Fourth Prince's wife.
Fourth Princess Consort led everyone in bowing: "I have prepared a banquet to welcome you back, Your Highness."
Yinzhen helped the Fourth Princess up: "Get up, everyone. You've worked hard, Princess. It's cold outside. Let's go inside and talk."
The group followed him into the mansion. Yinzhen said a few words and sent everyone back first, while he went to the front courtyard.
As soon as Le Shu arrived at Shaoguang Courtyard, she met Gao Wuyong.
What brings you here?
"Reporting to Master, the master has sent me to invite you to the front yard."
Le Shu didn't hesitate and immediately changed her clothes before following Gao Wuyong discreetly to the front yard.
Le Shu hadn't been to this front courtyard much before. She was led to the door of a room where Su Peisheng was standing guard. Upon seeing Le Shu, he quickly greeted her with a smile: "Greetings to Princess Chang. The master is inside! Please come in, Princess."
"Thank you for your trouble, sir."
After saying that, Le Shu pushed the door open and went in. It was very hot inside, and as soon as she entered, she heard the sound of running water coming from behind the screen.
Good grief, is this someone taking a bath?
Le Shu couldn't help but hesitate.
Neither advancing nor retreating is an option...
As she hesitated, Yinzhen emerged from behind the screen, wearing only a light, white robe. He stood tall and graceful, with an elegant demeanor.
His gaze was burning hot, making Le Shu want to run away. She stepped back, and Yinzhen chuckled, "What, scared?"
Le Shu shook her head and swallowed hard: "No way! Don't talk nonsense."
Male beauty is captivating. This man went to Mongolia and came back with a more charming air. Could it be that the feng shui in Mongolia is more nurturing than that in Beijing?
"Shushu, have you forgotten that you still owe me something?"
Le Shu looked puzzled: "What is it? I don't remember ever owing you anything?"
"I sent you a peony painting, and you haven't given me a return gift yet!"
Le Shu's face turned bright red: "But this is broad daylight!"
Yinzhen cornered her against the wall, leaving Le Shu with nowhere to retreat: "So what if it's during the day?"
After saying that, Yinzhen picked the person up and carried them behind the screen on the other side, where he placed them on the couch.
"Enough, that's enough, are you out of your mind...?"
"To die beneath the peony is to be romantic even as a ghost; the beauty of a maiden is so exquisite that one can never have enough."
...
Before anyone knew it, Le Shu had already stepped from the couch into the bathtub. The water in the tub rippled for a long time before stopping. Le Shu wished she could faint, and pinched his chest hard a few times.
"I still have energy, it looks like I can continue tonight."
Le Shu glared at him: "Aren't you afraid of dying from exhaustion!"
Yinzhen smiled, looking at the tears welling up in her peach blossom eyes, which were about to fall. He looked away, he couldn't look anymore, that was enough for today. Any more and he would break her. He could only hold her tighter and said fiercely, "I would be willing to die on Shushu's body."
"Pah, that's vulgar!"
"Hmm, vulgar. A man wouldn't be interesting if he wasn't vulgar in bed. To serve Shushu, I have to try my best. Shushu was clearly happy just now. Shushu is also cute when she says one thing but means another."
"Hmph~"
Suddenly, Yinzhen said seriously, "I've missed you a lot these past few months. Has Shushu missed me?"
Le Shu said coquettishly, "Of course not."
Yinzhen kissed her: "You're being hypocritical again. Just now, Shushu's behavior clearly showed that you meant it too."
Le Shu immediately covered his mouth: "You're not allowed to say anything."
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