The day of the Qiantang River tidal bore was approaching, and many spectators who had heard the news gathered on the shore of West Lake, planning to stay there the day before the tidal bore viewing.
The guesthouses near the tide-watching point are basically fully booked. Those that can be booked have all cost a lot of manpower and resources.
Two days before the tide-watching event, the royal convoy made a grand procession to the imperial palace near the viewing point, with bright yellow curtains drawn along the streets and yellow earth paving the way.
"Little darling, we don't need to change clothes anymore before we go out. We're going to go sightseeing!" Yin said with a sigh as he glanced at the curtains outside.
During their journey south, Emperor Kangxi wanted his princes to experience the lives of ordinary people, so he had them change into ordinary clothes as much as possible.
"Fourth Brother, the people watching the tide are quite complicated. Even if you go out, it's best not to bring the twins with you!" Qingyan replied to Yin.
"No need, it's better for the children to go out together," Yin said directly.
As lunchtime approached, the carriage slowly pulled up in the princes' villa. Qingyan led the children down from the carriage. The twins looked around curiously. To help the children adapt, Yin had the servants prepare the courtyards according to the layout of the mansion. Apart from the main courtyard, the rest of the place was full of local characteristics.
"Father, I love it here!" Hutuli Fengsheng Zhalafen, with a small handkerchief rolled up, approached Yinhe Qingyan. "How can all the courtyards where we live be the same?"
"It was specially prepared for you two," Yin said, patting his daughter's head. "Both of you are sensitive to different beds, so changing the room's layout often makes it difficult for you to fall asleep."
The twins exchanged a glance and stuck out their tongues. Yin always thought of what had happened before them.
"Go back and rest now, I'll take you to the night market tonight!" Yin said, looking at the twins.
Qingyan carried Hafeng'a into the inner chamber, letting her youngest son rest first.
"Mother, let's go to the night market together. Let's leave my younger brother with Aunt Sulan," Yiken said, looking up at Qingyan who had taken her seat.
"Mother, you haven't spent time with us in so long!" Hutulifengshengzhalaf lay on Qingyan's lap, looking at her pitifully.
"Okay!" Qingyan nodded immediately upon seeing the twins.
Hafon was so excited on the way that he fell asleep as soon as he entered the mansion.
“Father, when my younger brother grows up, I will take him with me when we go out.” Yiken’e said directly to Qu Na Yin.
Yin didn't say anything, but told the two little ones to go and rest quickly.
Yin Cai breathed a sigh of relief as he watched the children go to change their clothes. If Ha Feng A Ruo caused any trouble, they would have to stay in the North Garden.
"Sisi, is the night market here different from the one in Yangzhou?" Qingyan asked curiously.
During his previous southern tours, he had little opportunity to come and watch the tidal bore. This year, the chief of the Imperial Observatory set a date for the tidal bore viewing, and when Kangxi saw that the time was about right, he brought his children along.
As evening approached, the carriage slowly left the villa. Inside the carriage, the twins were playing Go. Qingyan smiled, and both parents watched their children.
"Father, why don't you and Mother play too?" Yin rarely had time to play these games with the children. Most of the time, when he saw Yiken'e, he would ask about her studies first. Only if she had finished asking about her studies would he let the children go out to play.
"You guys have fun!" Yin said, looking at Yiken'e.
"We all planned to go to the night market today, but it should be closed by now!" Yin said softly. "Don't tell the children. Father Emperor sent some people to encourage the common people, so the children have some protection."
Qingyan was stunned. It turned out that Yin had made complete preparations. No wonder the number of guards he brought today was significantly reduced.
Yiken was happy, finally able to relax and no longer need to be on guard all the time.
At the entrance to the commercial street, some people were blocked in the alley, told that the night market was not open to the public today.
The carriage stopped at the door, and the family of four got off. Qingyan noticed that the place was also decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, even brighter than the night market in Yangzhou.
"Mother, this night market is really amazing!" Yiken said immediately.
Qingyan smiled and asked, "Do you like it?"
Yiken nodded quickly: "We rarely get to go sightseeing anymore!"
He stretched out his little hand and pointed to the guards by the roadside, those hidden among the crowd, which Yiken could see.
“Every time we go out, we need a lot of guards with us, but this time is different,” Yiken said directly.
A smile appeared on Qingyan's face. Yin picked up his daughter and they walked together toward the commercial street.
Not far into the street, they saw Yin and Yin Genjue Luo.
"Brother, sister-in-law, you two arrived quite early!" Yin glanced at Songkri Yierha, where the little girl was eating a Tang-style pastry.
"The little girl wanted to come as soon as possible, so she came early. Doxihui is resting in the courtyard!" Yin laughed heartily.
“Let’s go together, Hutuli Fengsheng Zhalafen, why don’t you come down and walk with your sister?” Yin said, looking at Hutuli Fengsheng Zhalafen.
Hutulifengshengzhalafen went down to the fields and strolled around with Songkelierha.
The four adults walked behind the children, while Yiken'e, a boy, walked at the front, acting as a protector to the two sisters.
"Little darling, is Hafenga also resting?" Yin Genjue Luo asked.
"Yeah, it was a tiring journey. Hafeng was so excited on the way that he fell asleep as soon as we got to the courtyard!" Qingyan covered her mouth and chuckled. "Sister-in-law, are we heading to the 'Tide Watching' area tomorrow?"
"Father said we must go there in advance. You have a separate residence nearby, right?" asked Lady Yingenjueluo.
"Yes, and it's already all set up at the villa!" Qingyan nodded. "Where are we going to watch the tide on the day of the tide-watching?"
"It is said that Father Emperor is hosting a banquet in the pavilion, and the princes and their wives are going together." Yin Genjueluo, who was in charge of security, heard Yin's words.
"That would be good. We're too close together. I heard that all the people are crowding over there, and the nearby inns are all full," Qingyan said with a shrug.
"Yes, I've already said it, and Yin understands. He specifically ordered people to spread out two streets to block the way," Yin Genjue Luo Shi said with a laugh. "So, we're definitely safe!"
"Sister-in-law, you know quite a lot!" Qingyan said with a smile.
"Of course, after having children, we will definitely try our best to ensure their safety!" said Yingenjueluo with a smile.
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