In the evening, after Fei Yanggu returned, Qingyan felt relaxed. A'dun told him about Dong Eyuan's troublemaking. Fei Yanggu changed into a clean blue casual outfit and headed to the flower hall where they would be dining.
Inside the flower hall, Qingyan had arranged dinner early. On the large mahogany carved table, there were some vegetables, large platters of mutton and beef slices. Normally, they only ate hot pot in winter, but in recent years, Wan had been introduced to it by Qingyan and was eating it in hot weather as well.
"Today's hot pot is spicy seafood and tomato~" Qingyan was not bothered by what happened in the afternoon. She vented her anger on Dong Eshi, and that was when she stopped.
Yin sat to the side, his eyes fixed on Qingyan. The little guy didn't take the dispute to heart.
She was completely absorbed in hot pot. Fei Yang had strictly forbidden her from having hot pot in the summer, but now that the seafood was at its best, she absolutely couldn't miss out.
Today, she specifically instructed the purchasing department to buy a lot of plump razor clams, which were things that Yin had never used before.
"Little darling, what is this?" Qingyan had someone stir-fry razor clams with chives. Each clam had been cleaned of sand, and one clam was bigger than her little hand. According to Sulan, these were all pure, natural, and pollution-free wild seafood.
She put the fresh razor clams in her mouth, and was immediately captivated by the slightly salty taste of the sea and the tender, bouncy texture of the clam meat. Even today, she enjoys eating razor clams; not only is the meat delicious, but it's also easier to get rid of the sand and grit.
"These are razor clams. They taste just as good as crabs. People on the beach will definitely pick them up when the tide goes out. This is my first time eating them, and they're really delicious!" Qingyan is a good eater, and Fei Yanggu and Yin usually don't interfere unless the food is somewhat harmful to her health.
Fei Yanggu watched the little guy happily eating and shook his head helplessly. He had been to Zhili before, and these kinds of things were not considered fine food. It was a blessing for the food that the little guy liked it so much.
"It tastes really good!" It was rare for Yin to give such a compliment.
Qingyan tilted her head back arrogantly, her small face displaying a proud expression.
When it comes to food, Fei Yanggu is no match for Qingyan, let alone Yin.
“Little darling, this stuff is actually cold in nature. After eating it, you need to drink ginger, jujube, and brown sugar water,” Fei Yanggu said directly.
At least, Qingyan didn't eat crabs like crazy anymore; she ate razor clams too, but they weren't as cold in nature as crabs.
Having grown accustomed to the elaborate preparations of seafood in the palace, Yin found the difference in taste utterly stark compared to the simply prepared seafood at Qingyan, which preserved its original flavor.
“That’s really great, little darling. When we return to the palace, I’ll bring some razor clams and cook a meal for Father and Mother in the small kitchen of Chenggan Palace.” Yin saw that Eshuo and Saito would personally cook for Qingyan when they returned, and he was also tempted.
"Uh... Fourth Prince, you're different from those two brats." Fei Yanggu glared at Qingyan. After being tormented by Qingyan, E'shuo and Saito seemed to have made a pact that every time they came back, one of them would personally cook delicious food for Qingyan.
After Yin came to power, this tradition continued.
Eshuo and Saito disliked Yin, but their status prevented them from making things difficult for him. As long as they set a good example and made it clear to Yin that Qingyan was the most beloved girl in the family, and that the two brothers would always be her strong support regardless of whether she got married or not.
"Fourth Uncle, it's the same. I want to prepare meals for Father and Mother first. Later, when Xiao Guai is gone, I can take good care of her and won't have to worry about what outsiders say." Having lived two lives, Yin finally understood in this life that it was foolish to care too much about what outsiders thought.
Since he figured things out, Yin has become very open with Qingyan. As long as it doesn't violate his father's principles and bottom line, he will generally agree to it.
Fei Yanggu shook his head helplessly. Yin was stubborn; once he believed something was right, he would definitely not compromise.
"Little darling, do you think so too?" Fei Yanggu sighed as he looked at his daughter's bright eyes.
That's enough!
He's too old to keep up with the thinking of younger people.
“Father, Si Si is doing a good job. He won’t go hungry when he goes out on business,” Qing Yan muttered softly.
In modern times, she had seen Emperor Yongzheng's medical records. His poor health was largely due to malabsorption in his stomach. In his youth, he was diligent in his duties and often ate irregularly, which eventually led to stomach problems.
After ascending the throne, he was surrounded by many imperial physicians and doctors who did their best to treat him. However, he had many political affairs to attend to and a heavy burden on his shoulders, so he had no chance to rest and recuperate.
Now, she only hopes that he can take good care of himself, and at the very least, not repeat the mistakes of the past.
"Little Darling is right!" Yin felt a warmth in his heart. No one else would think of this. They thought that the servants should serve her well. He had suffered a lot of hunger in his previous life because he cared about other people's face. Su Peisheng was also a blockhead and had no way to take good care of her.
That night, Yin slept soundly, feeling warmed by Qingyan's care in every way.
The next morning, Yin followed Fei Yanggu into the palace. Just as they reached the palace gate, they saw Dong E Qishi and Yin Zhi.
Fei Yanggu and Yin immediately looked grim. Dong E Yuanqing's taunts of Qingyan hadn't been explained yet, but Dong E Qishi and Yin Zhi glared at them angrily.
"Feiyanggu, your daughter needs to be properly disciplined. How could she be so unruly!" Dong Eqishi's words drew the attention of many people. Qingyan was a favored daughter, and Emperor Kangxi often bestowed gifts upon her.
"Heh, Dong E Qishi, how come I didn't know that your Dong E clan could suppress us? How come all eight major Manchu clans have to bow down to the Dong E family? Your daughter said that you, relying on your seniority, have been suppressing and bullying my daughter. Do you think I have no temper?" Fei Yanggu was a military general with a loud voice, and many people heard him. They cast contemptuous glances at Dong E Qishi.
Fei Yanggu is obsessed with his daughter. He will never let anyone who dares to step on Qingyan's head get away with it. Anyone with eyes can see that Fei Yanggu is really angry.
"What... what are you saying? Throwing my legitimate daughter out of the mansion? How dare you have such low standards!" Dong E Qishi couldn't believe that Dong E Yuanqing would say such a thing.
"You don't know the truth, yet you're making accusations here? Do you think this is the late emperor's dynasty? Making trouble even when you're in the wrong!" Fei Yanggu showed no mercy to Dong E Qishi. Back then, he had been bullied by this guy countless times. "Your daughter said that my little darling should be obedient, respectful to her, and treat you and your husband like elders. You think you're worthy!"
After Fei Yanggu finished speaking, he flicked his sleeves and led Yin into the palace.
Surrounded by people from the eight great Manchu clans, they looked at Dong Eqi with disdain. This man didn't even understand his own status; how could he possibly be worthy of being an elder to a noblewoman from the Upper Three Banners? (To be continued. If you like this work, please vote for it on Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please read at m.qidian.com.)
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