The training at sea continued, and the military ports, the capital, and Jiangnan were on high alert. Yin Yuan received a constant stream of messages from the three places and gave them directly to Qing Yan, asking her to keep an eye on them as well.
"Why are you showing this to me?" Qingyan didn't want to touch these things. She had just finished lunch and was rubbing her tired back.
Yin walked over from the chair and made her lie face down on the chaise longue, gently massaging her lower back.
"My dear, you've worked so hard these past few days!" Yin noticed that Qingyan had lost a lot of weight, and after preparing three meals a day, she was so tired that she didn't want to get up.
"Sisi, should we extend the training time this time?" Qingyan calculated the time; normally, they would only have ten days to go back.
Today marks the tenth day, yet they are still adrift at sea.
"It should be extended by ten days. Father Emperor definitely won't go back until things settle down in Jiangnan," Yin whispered in Qingyan's ear.
"Fourth Prince, Mother has been in a very good mood lately." Qingyan understood the grudges between Consort Tong and the Mongols, so Consort Tong was very happy that the leaders of the various Mongol tribes were in trouble.
Yin smiled, his movements becoming even gentler. She drowsily closed her eyes, and in her hazy state, she felt a warm, large hand slip inside her undergarment.
As evening approached, Qingyan slowly woke up. Seeing that her undergarments had been changed and her body was still very dry, she knew that Yin must have helped her clean up afterwards.
"Si Si" glanced at the time; it was almost six o'clock, and there was no time to prepare dinner.
"Your Highness, you're awake?" Su Lan heard the commotion in the inner chamber and quickly came in from outside. After helping Qing Yan wash up, she helped her to the flower hall.
"Where is Si Si? Who prepared dinner?" Qingyan was worried that if the preparations for Kangxi were not thorough, Kangxi would punish Yin.
“His Highness has gone to His Majesty’s place, and Su Zhu has personally prepared dinner. It won’t be delayed. Since dinner hasn’t started yet, would you like to go to the dining hall?” Su Lan said directly.
Before leaving, Yin instructed that Suzhu should prepare dinner for Qingyan so that she could rest.
Inside the dining hall, Consort Tong and Consort Hui were playing with the three children. Yiken'e was the first to see Qingyan and immediately called out "Mother!" and rushed over.
"My dear, you've been looking tired lately." Consort Tong looked at Qingyan with affection. "You can leave the preparation of dinner to Suzhu every day."
“Mother, I’ve rested well. From now on, I’ll prepare the meals myself. After all, Father’s side is the most important!” Qingyan quickly shook her head. “I’m fine.”
Consort Tong shook her head; Qingyan's stubbornness left her feeling helpless.
"Eldest daughter, you should also take more rest. Your bodies haven't fully recovered yet, and you're already busy. You're still young, and if you don't take good care of yourselves, you'll know how painful it is when you're our age!" Consort Hui said with some emotion.
Consort Tong nodded in agreement: "Therefore, you must pay attention and do as I say. Have Suzhu prepare dinner for you every day so you can rest and keep us company. It would be great if you could talk to us. Your mother and I would get bored too!"
Qingyan took a sip of tea and felt a surge of emotions welling up inside her.
“Once I return to the palace, I won’t be able to be this close to the children anymore. Of course, I would much rather play with them!” Consort Hui shook her head helplessly.
Inside the palace, without their children by their side, these concubines felt very empty. Emperor Kangxi no longer visited their palaces often. Consort Tong was an exception. Consort Hui had long lost his favor, and the only time she received Emperor Kangxi's visit was during lunch.
Consort Hui's opportunity to dine with him was earned through Yin's life-and-death struggles outside. Consort Hui preferred a peaceful life to the threat of death that Yin faced.
“Mother, how could you be bored? The children are all by your side!” Qingyan quickly said. “In two years, Yiken’e will be going to study in the Imperial Academy. You must take good care of him!”
"You little devil, you're overthinking things. Yiken'e will be living in the palace after entering the Imperial Study. Are you really willing to let her go?" Emperor Kangxi had discussed this with Consort Tong several times, saying that Yiken'e should live in Chengqian Palace.
"Of course I'm willing to part with him. We can't let his studies be delayed. Mother Hui, in a few years, you'll be taking care of Duoxi Hui!" Qingyan said quickly, seeing the envious look in Consort Hui's eyes.
“Mother, what Xiao Guai said is very true.” Lady Yin Genjue Luo nodded as well. “When Duo Xi Hui goes to the palace to study, you will have to take care of his three meals a day and also inquire about his studies. You will definitely be very busy!”
Pfft!
Consort Hui laughed: "With Duoxihui coming to the palace, I'll have something to do. With my experience in taking care of my eldest son, I'll definitely be able to take good care of my grandson!"
As soon as the words were spoken, both Yin Genjueluo and Qingyan relaxed. Consort Hui's emotions had been very unstable, but the arrival of Duoxihui made her feel much better, and she slowly began to think about how to proceed in the future.
"What the eldest daughter-in-law says is true. I should take good care of myself. Duoxihui will be studying in the Imperial Study for many years. If she doesn't even have a place to stay in the palace, she will definitely be bullied!" Consort Hui has been in the palace for decades and knows that the servants in the palace are all sycophantic and opportunistic. Duoxihui must have someone to protect her.
"See, isn't this the right way?" Consort Tong was very satisfied. Consort Hui had finally cheered up. It seemed that Lady Yin Genjue and Qing Yan had a solution.
"Your Highness, you've really been watching the show. It's not like I've suddenly realized that once I've received the green plaque, there's really nothing left to fight for. Now, for the sake of my grandson, I also need to protect myself," Consort Hui said with emotion.
When they went to war, swords and spears were merciless, and Yin risked his life. She had to protect Duoxi Hui from the rear, because as the legitimate son of Prince Zhi, Duoxi Hui was bound to be the focus of many people's attention.
"So, you need to relax a bit. I think it will be a few more years before the eldest and fourth princes can leave here. Your job is to protect Xihui!" Consort Tong advised again.
She understood Kangxi's intention in bringing Consort Hui out. On one hand, he hoped that Yinzhi would see his mother, and on the other hand, he hoped that Consort Hui could relax.
"Yes, I understand now, so you don't need to worry!" Consort Hui felt Consort Tong's concern, and Emperor Kangxi also visited her frequently.
“We have an agreement that once Hafeng’a and Duoxihun are admitted to the Prince’s residence, we will take them to visit each other often!” Consort Tong said with a smile.
After the two reached an agreement, Consort Tong was relieved, knowing that Consort Hui would not give up easily.
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