After paying their respects, Consort Tong and her daughter-in-law, along with Consort Hui and her daughter-in-law and their three children, were all placed in Cining Palace. Songkrilha rarely got close to the Empress Dowager, and her sweet talk became even more pronounced. The Empress Dowager and Emperor Kangxi exchanged a glance. Songkrilha used to be a quiet and reserved person, but after spending more time with Qingyan, her personality had improved considerably.
"Our eldest princess has grown up and can take care of her younger brothers and sisters now!" The Empress Dowager lovingly patted the eldest princess's head, feeling extremely pleased.
She never imagined that she could live such a comfortable life in her later years. With the respect of Emperor Kangxi and the care of the younger generation, she felt that her life had been worthwhile.
“Empress Mother, Songkelierha is a sensible girl. Before, the royal family didn’t have any playmates of her age. After Xiaoguai married into the family, she would regress into a child whenever she was with her.” Consort Tong had seen Qingyan playing with the eldest princess. She had to admit that it was just like two children making a ruckus in the courtyard.
puff!
Emperor Kangxi spat out his tea. Xiao Guai was being quite a handful. He had heard Fei Yanggu mention it before, and he had once complained that Fei Yanggu was too strict with Xiao Guai. However, he was finding it a bit too much for Xiao Guai to handle when the trouble came to the palace.
"By the way, have you named the two children yet?" The Empress Dowager forgot to ask about the children's names.
"They've all been given nicknames; their formal names will be bestowed by Father Emperor. The youngest prince is Jiaoyiken'e, and the youngest princess is Jiaohutulifengshengzhalafen," Qingyan quickly rose to report.
The Empress Dowager murmured two names, and it must be said that Yin had high expectations for his two children: Yuan and Fu Lu Shou.
"Yes, the fourth prince's idea is good. The two children were premature, and I was afraid they wouldn't survive. He told me in advance that they should have two more mature names to keep them in check." In his heart, Kangxi felt that it was appropriate to give the twins any auspicious names. After all, the children were still young, and they would only know their future destiny when they grew up!
"Yes, I think these two names are perfect for our twins!" Many of the Han officials in Jiangnan have stopped making a fuss; the arrival of these two children was just in time.
Emperor Kangxi became more lenient in dealing with officials in Jiangnan, and his two children became their most capable assistants.
"Grandma Angguma, when are we having lunch?" Songkri Yierhafang noticed that the atmosphere in Cining Palace had eased, and her stomach started to rumble with hunger.
"Haha, our eldest princess is hungry, Li Dequan, quickly arrange for food." Kangxi held the little prince in one arm and picked up Songkri Yierha in the other.
Li Dequan bowed and went out, preparing to have the imperial kitchen personally deliver the imperial meal.
Yin Genjue Luo and Qing Yan exchanged a glance and stood up.
"Father, today is a family banquet, so let my sister-in-law and I cook ourselves. There aren't many dishes, but they are truly a token of our daughters-in-law's good intentions!" Qingyan said to Kangxi.
Yin Genjueluo once mentioned that Yin hoped to eat like ordinary people, just like Kangxi.
"Yes, Fourth Sister-in-law is right!" Lady Yin Genjue Luo had always been afraid of Emperor Kangxi, but under the influence of Qingyan's words, she became more and more eloquent.
Kangxi looked at the two girls and nodded. Apart from Qingyan and Yin, no one else had ever given him such warmth.
"Alright, Your Majesty, let the two children go about their business. We'll just wait for our meal!" The Empress Dowager thought Qingyan's words made perfect sense. Outside the palace, her identity should be that of the Dowager Empress, right?
Consort Tong nodded in agreement, while Consort Hui was delighted with the changes in Lady Yin Genjue Luo. She had always felt that this daughter-in-law's mood had changed a lot under Xiao Guai's influence, and her relationship with her sisters-in-law had become more and more harmonious. It has to be said that this was all thanks to Qing Yan.
"Little darling, prepare food for two more people!" Before Kangxi came in, he asked Li Dequan to summon Yin and Yindu.
He would feel more at ease in Chenggan Palace. It was a long-held wish of Yin that he had helped fulfill, and he had worked very hard to help him achieve it.
"Yes!" Qingyan followed Yingenjueluo out. At the door of the small kitchen, Yingenjueluo couldn't help but feel a little worried, as she had never cooked for herself before.
"Little darling, do you really want to make these yourself?" Madam Yin Genjue Luo had a bit of a headache. Since she was going to make some desserts, she immediately got to work without saying a word.
With a banquet spread out before her servants could not be substituted, she couldn't help but feel a little troubled.
"Sister-in-law, don't worry about me. If you have any problems with your brother, just tell me. We can't let him have an unpleasant meal!" Qingyan would cook personally. When Yin was in a bad mood, he would eat mostly food made by Qingyan.
Yin Genjue Luo was somewhat surprised. Qingyan was even more favored by her father and brothers than she was. Unlike ordinary socialites, even though she did everything herself, she only had to arrange the meals.
She followed Xiao Guai closely, holding her little hand. As soon as she entered the small kitchen, Qingyan couldn't help but marvel at the abundance of ingredients. Royal products were indeed extraordinary; these ingredients were all of the highest quality, and even some of the ingredients from foreign vassal states that Consort Tong liked were included.
“This…” Yin Genjue Luo pointed to some unfamiliar raw materials, and couldn’t help but feel curious, as many of them were unfamiliar to her.
Qingyan explained the function of each ingredient to Yingenjueluo Shi one by one. Instantly, Yingenjueluo Shi felt that she was not as attentive as Qingyan.
Even the egg tarts that Songkrijerha liked were developed by Qingyan.
"Little darling, I really haven't done enough!" Yin Genjue Luo Shi didn't mince words and patiently started learning from Little darling.
The nanny in Consort Tong's small kitchen had been observing the two wives closely. The fourth wife seemed more like someone who lived a simple life than the first wife.
These two couples have the best relationship among the princes. The Fourth Prince and his wife have just become a family of four. Qingyan is not as good at taking care of children as Yin Genjueluo.
"Master said that I should learn more from you. The eldest princess is taken good care of!" Yin loved his daughter and treated Songkelierha and Hutulifengshengzhalaf very well, but he was a strict father to Yiken'e.
Pfft!
When Yin Genjue Luo heard Qing Yan complaining softly, she couldn't help but chuckle. She had already considered the problem Qing Yan had thought of. Yin's affection for Songkelierha was not just about pampering; as her father, he would definitely give her anything she wanted.
“You’re even jealous of your own daughter? We’ve protected her for over a decade, but she still has to walk her own path in the future!” Yin Genjue Luo Shi understood that Yin Hui’s advice was simply to encourage her to pay more attention to the girl.
Instantly, Qingyan couldn't help but feel a little deflated. Being a royal daughter is not easy, especially for a royal daughter who is about to get married. When problems arise in the court, they are the ones who will suffer the most.
"I know, it's hard to bear!" Qingyan smiled, realizing that her jealousy of her daughter was only temporary.
They were more concerned with the future. Fourth Prince once arrogantly declared that anyone who dared to slight Hutuli Fengsheng Zhalafen would be severely punished. (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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