When Ulanara came out, she saw Yinzhen saying to Qian Shengyan with a forced smile, "I will never forget your teachings, Fourth Sister-in-law."
She frowned, quickly walked over and stood in front of Yinzhen, saying with a frown, "Why is Fourteenth Brother here alone? Isn't that against the rules?"
"It's nothing. I just happened to see Fourth Sister-in-law standing here and wanted to say hello." Yinzhen grinned. "Fourth Sister-in-law, your brother is going back."
Ulanara said nothing, but together with Qian Shengyan, they bowed to Yinzhen. After watching the man walk away, she whispered a rebuke: "Even if you are clueless, you shouldn't have provoked this man!"
Qian Shengyan did not argue, but bowed her head in agreement.
She also realized that Yinzhen was truly insane...
Back in the main hall, Consort De was already taking a nap. The two of them bowed to the sleeping quarters with Yinzhen and then left Yonghe Palace. They didn't talk much on the way back to their residence. However, when they returned to the backyard of the Prince's residence, Ulanara suddenly called out to Yinzhen and mentioned the two beauties again.
“If Your Highness likes her, you can take her as a princess. Why keep her in the front courtyard? It’s not proper…” Ulanara suggested meekly. “After all, she was given to you by Father Emperor…”
"It's nothing. Father Emperor said they are just two maids." Yinzhen waved his hand casually. "They both know a few words, so it's convenient for them to serve in the front courtyard."
"Yes," Ulanara could only reply.
Upon entering the backyard, they first went to the East You Courtyard. Qian Shengyan bid farewell to Ulanara, but Ulanara said, "Guo and Geng are now living in the courtyard next to yours. Please take good care of them."
"Yes," Qian Shengyan replied, but seeing that Ulanara was still unwilling to leave, she asked with some confusion, "What's wrong, Madam?"
"I... I'll have someone send the account books from the manor for the past few months to you later," Ulanara said with a hint of helplessness.
Qian Shengyan then realized that Ulanara's delays in front of Yinzhen and in front of her were all for this reason.
Before going to Rehe, Yinzhen took away Ulanara's power as steward, but they were gone for three or four months. It was impossible for the affairs of the mansion to be left unattended. Ulanara regained the mansion's property tokens and account books. Now that the two have returned, Ulanara has been delaying again and again. But seeing that Yinzhen is unwilling to express his opinion, she probably has no choice.
But... Qian Shengyan really didn't want to get involved.
No one would dare to embezzle her allowance, and managing the household was quite tiring, wasting so much of her time. So Qian Shengyan hesitated and said, "Madam, let's wait for the Prince's instructions before discussing this matter... I have two children to take care of, and I'm really struggling to cope..."
Ulanara breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this, but dared not respond too quickly, assuming that the prince's intention was probably still to have Qian Shengyan manage the household.
The two women pushed and shoved each other, and finally Qian Shengyan promised to speak to the prince, which made Ulanara agree to give up.
Back at Dongyou Courtyard, Qian Shengyan recalled the wonderful day and couldn't help but slump onto the small couch: "Please ask the Fourth Prince and the Fourth Princess to come over and bring some more fruit—by the way, are there any watermelons left from yesterday? Get a whole bowl of ice, and bring over the new storybooks so I can pick some out."
Yinzhen, who had just entered, overheard these words and couldn't help but laugh, "What a consort who knows how to enjoy life."
Everyone curtsied, and Qian Shengyan slowly rose to her feet. Yinzhen waved his hand with a smile, "Never mind, you don't even want to move when you see your son, how can you stand up when you see your master?"
"Haha, hahaha." Qian Shengyan touched her face shyly, then tugged at Yinzhen's hand and pleaded, "Your Highness, I want to eat pumpkin soup..."
"Just tell them to do it." Yinzhen waved his hand dismissively and sat down to the side.
Qian Shengyan leaned over his lap, her eyes crinkling with a smile: "The fish we had at the Empress's for lunch was delicious too..."
"Do."
"Roast Duck……"
"Um."
"Let's go out and have some fun."
"Whatever you want... Hmm?" Yinzhen finally noticed something was off, and he chuckled, "You just went out to play?"
"It's alright... I don't have to go..." Qian Shengyan's eyes darted around. Today was her first time going out in a carriage to the palace, and she found that the capital was really lively at this time of year.
However, Qingxue kept stopping her when she tried to peek through the curtains, so if she couldn't even look, going out to play was probably out of the question.
To everyone's surprise, Yinzhen readily agreed: "Sure, I'll go shopping with you another day when I'm off work."
"Really?!" Qian Shengyan was overjoyed! She couldn't help but ask again, "Really?"
Her surprise made Yinzhen laugh out loud: "What is it? We'll go tomorrow."
He truly meant what he said. The next day, after Qian Shengyan finished breakfast and was still playing with Fuerguochun, Yinzhen sent someone to call her, saying he would take her out for a stroll.
Qian Shengyan was overjoyed. She had even prepared a set of men's clothing with Qingxue and the others overnight. When she heard Yinzhen's message, she changed into the blue clothes, braided her long hair and let it hang down her back, put on a small hat, and then excitedly went to the front yard to find Yinzhen with a folding fan in hand.
Upon seeing her appearance, Yinzhen burst out laughing and spat out his tea. The tea he had just taken a sip of was sprayed out, and Su Peisheng and the others also lowered their heads and shrugged, chuckling to themselves.
Qian Shengyan didn't understand. She had looked in the mirror before coming. Although she looked a bit too young, she was perfectly capable of playing the role of an innocent young master.
“No need for that… Never mind, this is convenient too.” Yinzhen suppressed a laugh, looked at Qian Shengyan again, then shook his head and sighed, “I suppose Hongli will be just like you when he grows up.”
Qian Shengyan blinked; she didn't think Hongli looked much like her.
"Alright, let's go." Yinzhen instinctively reached for her hand, but the sight of that section of sky-blue men's sleeve made him pause, then he chuckled helplessly, "Really..."
Yinzhen had originally prepared a carriage, but since Qian Shengyan was dressed in such a way, it was no longer necessary. He simply led his people out of the Yongqin Prince's Mansion.
This was the first time Qian Shengyan had ever come out through the main entrance. After she came out, she couldn't help but stop and look back.
At this time, the Prince Yong's residence was somewhat different from the Yonghe Temple hundreds of years later. It is likely that after Yinzhen ascended the throne, he would renovate the former residence and eventually make it look like the Yonghe Temple.
"What are you looking at?" Yinzhen walked over with amusement, then thought for a moment and took her hand. "Let's go, get on the horse."
horse riding?
Qian Shengyan's eyes lit up again. Dressed in fine clothes and riding a spirited horse, roaming freely in the capital, isn't this the perfect setup for a spoiled young master!
Then she saw a small pony that was about the same height as her.
Qian Shengyan: ...
What do you mean?! Are you looking down on her?!
Although she can't ride a horse, a young boy parading through the streets certainly wouldn't ride a horse that's not yet an adult!
Especially with Yinzhen's horse standing next to him, the contrast was even more stark!
Qian Shengyan pouted, walked towards Yinzhen's horse, and began to climb onto the saddle.
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