The four people headed west and arrived at 'Green Shade Pavilion' first.
Green Shade Pavilion, named for its 'green shade', is surrounded by lush trees and fragrant flowers. The interior is elegantly decorated with exquisite furniture and ornaments.
The overall architectural style of Green Shade Pavilion incorporates the beauty and dynamism of Jiangnan gardens, possessing a graceful and refined charm reminiscent of the Jiangnan region.
"Sister, look how beautiful this place is! It's also very quiet, perfect for children to study here."
Thinking of her lively and energetic son, Hongzhou, Geng Youran wiped away a non-existent black line from her forehead.
“Hongshi and Hongli are fine, but I doubt Hongzhou will sit still. He might even cause trouble for his two older brothers.”
Thinking of Hongzhou's usual energetic and restless personality, Wanru covered her mouth and laughed.
The two then continued westward, passing by Lijingxuan and Chunhaoxuan.
"Sister, do you think the Prince brought us here just to relax?"
“Wanru, there are some things the Prince doesn’t want to say, so let’s not pry. Also, I need to remind you that the Prince only brought us this time, not his wife. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for her. So, when you get back, you need to be even more careful.”
"Sister, when did you start thinking about these things?"
Geng Youran deliberately put on a stern face:
"What, do you think all I know is how to eat?"
Wanru quickly waved her hand and explained:
"Sister, I didn't mean that."
Geng Youran then burst out laughing.
"Alright, I was just teasing you. I just had a bad feeling, so I wanted to tell you. Even though I usually seem like I don't think about anything, it doesn't mean I don't consider things. I'm just worried about you. You're usually very sensitive, so naturally I'm more worried."
"Thank you, sister."
Geng Youran patted Wanru's hand silently, and the two continued walking forward.
The two strolled leisurely through the Yuanmingyuan Garden, while Li Jingshu happily decorated her study.
During this visit to the Yuanmingyuan, Yinzhen specially requested leave for Hongshi, so that he could personally tutor him.
Hongshi was also arranged to stay not far from Li Jingshu.
This arrangement made Li Jingshu extremely happy.
The bond between a royal mother and her child is always different from that between ordinary people. Being able to spend so much time with her child is something she will cherish for a lifetime.
Meanwhile, Nian Yunrong was sullen and unhappy in her residence.
"Consort, everything has been packed for now. I've made some snacks, please have some."
"What's there to eat? We've been here for three days and the Prince hasn't come even once."
Qingyan was anxiously standing by when she heard someone shout from the doorway:
"His Highness has arrived!"
Nian Yunrong hurriedly got off the bed, put on her shoes, and walked quickly to the door to greet Yinzhen.
"Your Highness, may you be blessed."
"Get up."
Yinzhen passed by Nian Yunrong, walked straight to the couch and sat down, then said:
"Bring the little princess here so that I can have a look at her."
Although Nian Yunrong felt a pang of bitterness at Yinzhen's attitude, she suppressed it and quickly instructed Qingyan to bring the little princess over.
He personally poured tea for Yinzhen:
"Your Highness, please have some tea."
Yinzhen withdrew his hand from the ring and took the teacup.
"I think I just heard you sound a bit dissatisfied."
Nian Yunrong awkwardly tugged at the corners of her mouth, but remained silent.
Yinzhen didn't seem to care and had Gao Wuyong take the box from him.
“Your brother came to Beijing a few days ago, but he was in a hurry and didn’t have time to come see you. This is a set of jewelry he had made for you, and he asked me to bring it to you.”
Upon hearing that her brother had prepared a gift for her, Nian Yunrong, like a child, excitedly opened the box and secretly marveled at the exquisite contents.
Yinzhen glanced sideways at the luxurious jewelry inside the box, but remained silent.
At this moment, the nannies came in carrying the little princess.
"Little Princess greets Father."
Yinzhen smiled and took the little princess from the nanny's hands:
"This child is fair-skinned and clean-cut; the name Lingyun is quite fitting."
Little Princess woke up at this moment, her big, watery eyes darting around, curious about everything around her, especially the man in front of her.
"Little one, what do you see?"
Facing his daughter, the temperature around Yinzhen seemed to warm up a bit.
"Gao Wuyong, bring me that silver bracelet and put it on the little princess."
"Yes, sir."
"A few days ago, the master asked the Imperial Household Department to make a pair of silver bracelets for the little princess, hoping that the child can grow up safely and peacefully."
When Nian Yunrong was surprised by the occasional display of paternal kindness from Yinzhen, she felt an indescribable happiness.
This is what she desires most: a lover, children, and pampering all in one person.
After putting on the bracelet, Yinzhen placed the little princess on the couch. The little princess, to Yinzhen's sake, suddenly exerted force, turned over, and forcefully lifted her head upwards.
Unfortunately, he didn't have enough strength and couldn't lift his head for long.
Yinzhen gently patted Lingyun's head, then stood up and gave the order:
"Take good care of the little princess. If I find out you're neglecting your duties, I won't say what the consequences will be."
“We dare not.”
Then Yinzhen continued:
"I still have some official business to attend to. You play with the child for a while longer, and I'll come see you again tonight."
After speaking, Yinzhen wiped Nian Yunrong's face with his hand and then left.
Then look at Nian Yunrong, who shyly glanced at the doorway a few times with reluctance, then walked to the bedside, picked up her daughter, kissed her for a long time, and then let the nannies take her away.
Everyone was happy in their own way, and Ulanara, a member of the Yong Prince's household, was not idle either.
After all, she had been in charge of the Prince's Palace for many years, and although she hadn't managed affairs for a long time, it wouldn't be difficult for her to pick them up again.
Taking this opportunity, she regained most of the power in the Yong Prince's Mansion, especially the management of farms and other similar facilities.
However, in order not to offend Yinzhen, she did leave Nian Yunrong a little bit.
The next day, Hongshi, accompanied by his two younger brothers, Hongli and Hongzhou, arrived at the Yuanmingyuan from the Prince's Mansion under the escort of Gao Wuyong.
"Your Highnesses, the Prince is already waiting for us in his study."
"Grandpa Gao, thank you for your hard work so early in the morning."
Although Hongshi was still young, he was already quite mature. When Gao Wuyong helped him down from the carriage, he secretly slipped a purse into Gao Wuyong's hand.
Hongshi held Hongli's hand in one hand and Hongzhou's hand in the other, and together they went to pay their respects to Yinzhen.
"Your son greets his father. May your father be blessed."
Hongshi was already going through puberty, and his voice was hoarse. Hongli and Hongzhou, on the other hand, still had sweet, childlike voices, and they were quite adorable as they imitated their older brother's way of greeting Yinzhen.
Yinzhen looked at his three sons kneeling below and nodded with satisfaction.
"Gao Wuyong, take Hongli and Hongzhou to Princess Niohuru and Princess Geng first. Hongshi will stay here for now."
"Yes, sir."
"Young princes, come with me."
Hongli and Hongzhou obeyed, handing their hands to Gao Wuyong so that he could lead them instead of having other servants carry them.
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