Yinreng could tell that his son didn't like the fifth prince's wife and was afraid that others would touch her, so he quickly took the little prince back into his arms.
Liu Hui, a woman from the Tara clan who had just rushed over and wanted to reach out and touch Hongxi's little face, was immediately embarrassed.
Seeing this, Dong Eshi Xiu Wan rolled her eyes and said sarcastically, "Speak properly in the future. Don't say those nonsense things. You've been married into the royal family for so many years. Judging from your tone, I think you're the madam of Yihong Pavilion."
Liu Hui of the Tara clan was so angry that she pointed at Xiu Wan of the Dong E clan. Before she could say anything, she heard light footsteps behind her, followed by a questioning voice, "Fifth sister-in-law, pointing at third sister-in-law like that, do you not respect the hierarchy?"
Upon seeing the newcomer, Dong E Xiu Wan immediately became smug. It was the Ninth Prince Consort, Dong E Yu Wan, who was her younger sister from the same clan.
When Tara Liu Hui saw the two sisters together, she knew she was outnumbered and left angrily.
[You're doing all that unreliable stuff, and you're still humming about it.]
Hongxi's evaluation was very blunt.
Dong Eshi Yuwan greeted Yinreng, then took Hongxi's little hand and asked affectionately, "Does Hongxi know Ninth Aunt?"
Hongxi smiled and nodded obediently, "I know him."
Dong Eshi Yuwan's face showed a look of surprise. She had just seen how Hongxi embarrassed the Third Princess Consort. She thought she would also run into a snag, but she didn't expect the little guy to be so accommodating.
Thinking of this, Dong Eshi Yu Wan said, "Your Ninth Uncle has a lot of rare little trinkets. Tomorrow, Ninth Aunt will send someone to deliver some more to you."
Hongxi's eyes widened with delight, and he nodded repeatedly, "Thank you... Ninth Aunt."
This whole thing made Dong E Shi Yu Wan incredibly cute.
[My Ninth Uncle is the wealthiest of all my uncles; he's the imperial purse strings. Cultivating a good relationship with him would certainly be beneficial. After Father ascends the throne, we'll need to rely on him to generate revenue for the national treasury.]
Yinreng never expected that his son, who couldn't even speak clearly, would start planning for his future and even paving the way for his future empire.
He really is his good son.
As the group was talking, they saw Lady Guarjia and her fourth wife, Lady Ulanara, walk over together.
After the sisters-in-law exchanged greetings, Ulanara Xiurong smiled and pinched Hongxi's little face, "Hongxi, have you missed your fourth aunt?"
Hongxi nodded obediently.
My fourth uncle is my father's biggest and most steadfast supporter, and my fourth aunt is completely in love with him. I need to cultivate a good relationship with her.
"Fourth Aunt, hug me." Hongxi stretched out his little hand, and Xiurong, surprised, immediately picked up the chubby little boy.
The sisters-in-law chatted about Hongxi's weight and diet. Hongxi appeared well-behaved, but his mind was unusually active.
When will Hongli and Hongzhou from my fourth uncle's family be born? I really want to play with them!
The old witch is dead, no one can bully Fourth Aunt anymore, her good days are yet to come. Wait…
Hongxi frowned.
Did Nian Shilan actually enter the manor? In her past life, the two women who caused Fourth Aunt pain were Wuya and Nian Shilan.
When Yinreng heard this news again, he remembered that he had previously sent people to investigate Nian Shilan's matter, but why had there been no news since?
Forget it, I'll just ask Lao Si directly when I have time.
If the fourth prince has already taken Nian Shilan into his household, then so be it. But if he hasn't yet made any moves, then I can try to persuade him.
As Yinreng was pondering this question, he saw several princes approaching one after another.
Yinreng decisively beckoned to the fourth prince, who, thinking it was something important, immediately came over. However, his dear second brother pulled him aside and whispered, "Do you have Nian Gengyao's sister in your household?"
Yinzhen didn't understand what he meant and stared blankly at Yinreng for a long time.
Yinreng was somewhat speechless. "Nian Gengyao has a younger sister named Nian Shilan. I've heard she's quite beautiful, you..."
Upon hearing this, Yinzhen immediately waved his hand, "I know this person, but I haven't taken him into my household. If you like him, Second Brother, I can make the decision..."
"Shut up." Yinreng knew exactly what the other person wanted to say and immediately stopped him.
Do what you are supposed to do.
How could a prince like you possibly send people to the crown prince's harem?
Are you crazy?
After saying this, Yinzhen realized something was wrong and gave an awkward laugh.
Yinreng said, "I've heard that this Lady Nian is quite beautiful, but she's a bit domineering. So I thought that if you don't intend to take her into your household, I'll find a suitable person to marry her off to, so as to prevent her from causing trouble for our brothers' harem in the future."
Yinzhen immediately clasped his hands in thanks and said, "Your younger brothers thank your second brother."
After a flurry of activity, the Emperor and Empress Dowager helped the Grand Empress Dowager out of the rear hall, followed closely by the two Imperial Concubines.
After the leaders took their seats, everyone else followed suit.
Emperor Kangxi was genuinely happy to see the lively crowd. The two elderly women were also delighted to see their grandchildren sitting in a row.
After Emperor Kangxi made a few opening remarks, the palace banquet officially began.
Hongyu, Wenxi, and Hongxi sat together. As the eldest brother, he naturally took good care of his younger siblings.
Hongyu was responsible for feeding Hongxi, while Wenxi was responsible for lecturing him.
"The one who just spoke was Consort Yi. You should pay your respects to her when you meet her in the future."
Hongxi took a bite of steamed egg custard but still nodded in agreement.
"The one who just offered the toast was Consort Hui, who is my uncle's mother."
Hongxi nodded again, but there was nothing in his mouth.
Seeing that Wenxi was about to speak, Hongyu quickly interrupted her, saying, "Wenxi, you should eat something too. Hongxi is young, so he'll remember whatever I say. Anyway, he's usually in Yuqing Palace and doesn't often see the many concubines in the harem."
Wenxi thought it made sense, so she stopped talking and started eating on her own.
Hongxi sat obediently beside Yinreng for the entire afternoon, and now that he had eaten and drunk his fill, he wanted to go out for a stroll.
Take a hundred steps after a meal, and you'll live to ninety-nine.
"Big brother, go out." Hongxi waited for a long time, and only after seeing Hongyu put down his chopsticks and finally stop eating did he tug at his sleeve with a pleading look on his face.
Hongyu naturally dared not take Hongxi out without permission, after all, this was the Crown Prince's legitimate son, and very likely the Imperial Grandson. If something happened, he could not bear the responsibility.
But the chubby little boy next to him looked at him pitifully, and he couldn't bring himself to refuse.
So he asked Xiuhe for the Crown Princess's opinion, and after receiving her approval, Hongyu led Hongxi out with his left hand and Wenxi with his right.
The fourteenth prince, Yinzhen, who had been observing their actions, saw that the three little ones wanted to go out to play, so he put down his wine cup and followed them out under some pretext.
He knew that the grudges between adults should not affect children, but when he thought that his birth mother's death was inextricably linked to Yinreng, he completely lost his mind.
He hates his father, the Emperor, and he hates the Crown Prince too, doesn't he?
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