For several days in a row, Yinzhi had a persistent high fever. The Empress Dowager and Emperor Kangxi sent servants to inquire about Yinzhi's condition. Qingyan relayed the words of the imperial physicians. The Empress Dowager and Emperor Kangxi frequently sent servants to inquire about Yinzhi's condition.
"Little darling, continue to say I'm not feeling well tomorrow!" Apart from having a slightly elevated temperature, Yin's health has basically returned to normal.
"Huh?!" Qingyan was stunned. Yin's health had clearly improved, so why was he still hiding it?
Yin hugged Xiao Guai tightly around the waist, letting her lie nestled in his arms.
"The court is probably still discussing the Crown Prince and the Third Prince. My presence would only make me cannon fodder," Yin explained helplessly.
She actually got used to Yin's company, and even smiled more often.
"Do you like this kind of life?" Yin also hoped to be able to accompany her at any time. Such a leisurely life made him less competitive.
Qingyan nodded; they would soon leave the palace and return to their residence.
"Fourth Prince, let's go back to our quarters first. We're feeling a bit awkward here!" Qingyan sensed the prince's restraint; he always had to think things through before speaking to Yin.
They lived in this place, and Yin was forced to feign illness.
"Alright!" Yin nodded. He got up, changed into his princely clothes, and rode in a sedan chair with Qingyan to Chenggan Palace. Kangxi and Consort Tong were handling their respective official duties in the palace.
"Fourth Prince, why are you here? Why aren't you resting properly!" Kangxi heard from Li Dequan that Yinzhi and Qingyan had come over, so he put down the memorials in his hand and came out.
Imperial Physician Yuan also said that the effects of the medicine administered last time would last for at least a few more days, and he was somewhat worried about Yin's health.
"Father, I am much better now, you don't need to worry so much," Yin explained. "Father, Mother, Xiao Guai and I have discussed it and we want to move back to the mansion today!"
Kangxi and Consort Tong exchanged a glance. It was a good thing that Yinzhi was allowed to leave the palace ahead of time. Consort Rong and Yinzhi had been involved in the Qingyan affair quite a bit. Xiao Guai was so frightened that he dared not step out of the prince's quarters except to pay his respects.
"Yes, go back and take good care of yourself!" Kangxi also felt that this grand drama was about to come to an end, and wanted to give Yin some compensation.
After paying his respects, Qingyan felt particularly relaxed on his way back, and a smile reappeared on his face.
"Thank you for your hard work, my little darling!" Yin said with deep emotion.
During the few days he was ill, the concubines in the palace constantly berated Qingyan, saying that she hadn't taken good care of him and that Yin's high fever wouldn't go down. Some even wanted to find female members of their families to replace Qingyan. He saw all of this and even remembered the families of those concubines, preparing to avenge Xiao Guai when he recovered.
"No! We'll just go home!" Qingyan had been away from the mansion for a while, and she really missed home.
An hour later, Yin and Qingyan left the palace. The concubines heard the news and couldn't help but regret why they hadn't persuaded Qingyan to send the women of their families inside the palace the day before.
Even a concubine's daughter can be of great use in Yin's household.
"Hehe... We're finally out!" The moment the carriage left the palace gate, Qingyan completely relaxed and leaned on Yin's shoulder without any regard for appearances.
During the southern tour, Consort Tong emphasized the majesty of the imperial family, which made Qingyan dare not act coquettishly at all. She was very proper in her interactions with Yin, which initially made Yin feel somewhat uncomfortable.
"Relaxed?!"
“Yes, nerves will snap if they’re stretched too tight,” Qingyan said, looking at Yin with a coquettish expression.
"Let's go to Quanjude!" Yin tapped the table, signaling Su Peisheng to drive the carriage to Quanjude.
"Why don't you go back?!" Qingyan looked at him. He had just left the palace and went to Dashilan to eat. What would outsiders say?
Yin pulled her into his arms, kissed her little face, and calmed her down.
"If we don't go back, the mansion hasn't said it's a good idea yet. The cook hasn't prepared dinner. We can't just go hungry, can we?" Yin had already planned it all out. By the time he got back to the mansion, the shopping hadn't even been done yet.
In addition, Yin was bound to be followed by various parties when he left the palace, so in order to make those people show themselves, Yin chose the most dangerous move.
"good!"
Qingyan leaned on Yin's shoulder and chatted with him casually. Their carriage traveled through the area of the court officials' residences. Some servants saw Yin's carriage and hurried back to report to their masters.
"Fourth Prince, will there be people dressed in all sorts of flamboyant outfits?" Qingyan pursed her lips. The concubines had said plenty of good things about their own socialites.
"How good can a woman who carries her own pillow and mat be!" Yin was a man of principle, and he would feel disgusted when he saw women who carried their own pillows and mats.
After all, he had lived a lifetime. People like Li Shi in the past were like that. When they were young and impetuous, they might have thought that beauty was the most important thing. But after living a lifetime, she realized that the person who could truly accompany him was the best.
puff!
Qingyan spit out tea. Among those who embracing the pillows, some of the socialites have backgrounds that are carefully cultivated by powerful families. To Yin, they are no different from Du Shiniang.
"What are you laughing at?!" Yin took out a handkerchief and wiped Qingyan's mouth directly.
"You amused me. I didn't expect you to say that. Those socialites must be heartbroken. Every time they pay their respects to Mother, the concubines talk about how wonderful their female relatives are!" Qingyan smiled coldly. Without Yin by her side, she could only swallow her anger.
Now that Yin has asked, she won't try to hide anything from him.
"Say something sarcastic to such women!" Yin didn't care; Kangxi hoped that Yin would stay away from the court officials.
"Okay!" Qingyan was relieved. Yin didn't think that her actions would make it impossible for him to mend their relationship.
He reached out and pinched her little nose. These days, Qingyan had been bound by rules and hadn't been close to him, and he had been missing her a bit.
"You're still sick, you can't be too close to me!" Qingyan directly blocked the kiss that was coming towards him. In the carriage, Yin also started to touch him inappropriately.
"Hmph," Yin hugged her slender waist and kissed her twice on the face. "We'll settle the score properly when we get back."
Many ministers, upon returning to their residences, heard that Yin had left the palace and was heading towards Dashilan. They quickly had their daughters dress up, preparing to have a chance encounter there.
"In a moment, lots of women will pounce on you!" Qingyan laughed. "I don't want to!"
Qingyan felt a pang of sadness; the fact that Yin was valued by the court officials proved that Yin was capable.
"They only see my identity as a prince. If I weren't the Fourth Prince, would they even give me a second glance?" Yin said sarcastically.
Those women are nothing but toys. Since Xiao Guai cares so much about them, he won't get involved with them much.
"Fourth Brother, it's not that I don't want you to find someone, it's just... I feel uncomfortable." Qingyan said softly to Yin, her small handkerchief rolled up. She was determined to make her position clear.
"Okay, I understand," Yin smiled, his little darling was jealous, her blushing face made his heart flutter. "When we get back, we'll have a good talk!"
As soon as Yin finished speaking, Qingyan's face flushed instantly. It seemed his deep voice was the most irresistible source of her frustration. (To be continued. If you like this work, please vote for it on Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)
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