Beiyuanshan Village was located at the very edge of the Yuanmingyuan Garden. Built against the mountain, it formed a village where servants lived a life of working at sunrise and resting at sunset.
Some of the servants were punished and sent here because of their mistakes. Many hoped to turn their lives around here, but the constant labor had long since crushed their ambitions.
"Father, this courtyard is quite small, not as big as the Jiuzhou Qingyan. So, you and Mother will stay in the main courtyard, and Xiao Guai and I will stay in the right wing. Later, my elder brother's family will stay in the left wing. In the two courtyards behind, one courtyard will be opened up for Yin and Yin'e to move in with our families. The last courtyard will be for Yinxiang and Yin." Yin quickly reported.
Kangxi listened and nodded with great satisfaction. He had come here in a simple and unpretentious manner because he hoped to experience a few days of ordinary life. Yin's situation was quite good.
"Father, all of us servants are on the outer perimeter, so my sister-in-law will lead us to take care of everyone inside the courtyard!" Qingyan explained that the meals this time were prepared by her sisters-in-law.
Emperor Kangxi laughed heartily, and Qingyan had made a promise by personally cooking the meal.
"Lanya, you're really enjoying the treatment of a mother-in-law!" Kangxi said, looking at Consort Tong.
Consort Tong looked at Qingyan in surprise. This was the wish of both Emperor Kangxi and Consort Tong. Yin and Qingyan had really thought it through.
"Alright, I'll enjoy the treatment I receive as a mother-in-law. Consort Hui said that the position of First Consort is reserved for someone who is very capable of managing a household and is a good eldest sister-in-law!" Consort Tong was very satisfied. "If only Consort Hui were here too!"
"That's easy. Li Dequan, send someone back to the palace and bring Consort Hui and Consort Yi here." Kangxi gave the order, and Li Dequan quickly obeyed and left.
Qingyan sat on the right, watching Kangxi and Consort Tong chatting. Xinliliang felt a little emotional, thinking that people in high positions actually longed for the lively atmosphere of ordinary people's homes.
"Alright, you may all leave. When those brats come back, have them come and pay their respects!" Kangxi immediately dismissed Yinzhi. "Bring the twins, Yilong and Feng, and Hafeng as well. In ordinary families, the elders usually help look after the children!"
Yin and Qingyan exchanged a helpless glance and could only let Su Peisheng send the children over.
The two returned to the study one after the other. Yin's lips curled up slightly; this time, Kangxi was truly satisfied.
"Little darling, I really need to trouble you these next few days. After all, they still need you to take the lead over there. Although your sister-in-law and the others can help you, they are very concerned about Qingyan." Yin felt sorry for Qingyan.
"It's alright, we just need to try our best to avoid any mistakes. Filial piety is a must, so you just need to spend this time with Father Emperor and Mother!" Qingyan felt that there weren't many more days he could truly stay by the side of the two elders.
In addition, Consort Tong had always been in the palace, where she encountered nothing but intrigue and backstabbing. She even had to handle matters concerning Consort Hui and Consort Yi with utmost care, which Qingyan found quite strange.
"Mother could have prevented Consort Hui and Consort Yi from coming!" *Slap!* Yin slapped his forehead. "I forgot to mention that the Fifth Prince would be coming." "Little one, stay here and see what needs to be prepared. I'll go and talk to Father Emperor!"
Yin hurriedly went out, and Qingyan sighed helplessly and called Sulan over.
Su Lan stood aside, reporting what she had. Qing Yan sighed, "It was right that Lao Jiu and the others brought things. Otherwise, their supplies alone wouldn't have lasted this long!"
"My lord, the stewards of the eldest, fifth, ninth, and tenth masters have all sent over supplies. I think it should be enough!" Su Lan quickly reported. "The ninth master also said that if you need anything, just tell the ninth princess, and it will be delivered within two hours!"
Qingyan nodded. Yin really put in a lot of effort for this reunion. Let the arrival of Consort Hui and Consort Yi be a surprise, so that the wives can also feel what it's like to have their mothers-in-law above them.
"Fourth Sister-in-law, we're here!" The voices of Ninth and Tenth Princesses came from inside the courtyard, and Qingyan quickly came out to greet them.
The Ninth and Tenth Princesses walked past the courtyard. Qingyan saw that her sisters-in-law were very happy and really didn't want to discourage them.
"Fourth Sister-in-law, is something wrong?" Ninth Princess Consort was very perceptive. She noticed that many people were laughing when she came in. Had she made a fool of herself again?
"Father Emperor has ordered that Consort Yi and Consort Hui come together!" Qingyan said.
Ninth Princess's smile froze for a moment. "Fourth Sister-in-law, you're not joking with me, are you?"
Qingyan shook her head. If she could, she wouldn't think it was a joke.
"Will Fifth Sister-in-law come over later?" Ninth Princess Consort needs to find a new ally; Consort Yi is too straightforward. "I'll discuss it with Fifth Sister-in-law later."
The Ninth Prince's wife pondered that if Consort Tong were present, they would only need to engage in polite social interactions. However, if Consort Yi were present, Yin would definitely have to pay his respects, leaving the Ninth Prince's wife with no choice but to stand in the proper etiquette.
"Does your sister-in-law not know yet?" the Tenth Prince's wife asked.
Qingyan nodded: "Yes, my sister-in-law and the others will be arriving later. My brother said he has some things to take care of!"
"Sulan, quickly send someone to tell my sister-in-law that Consort Hui is coming, and ask her to bring the children first!" Ninth Princess Consort said hurriedly. "Fourth Sister-in-law, my sister-in-law must come quickly. If Consort Tong were here, my sister-in-law could be late, but with Consort Hui here, my sister-in-law absolutely cannot be late."
Qingyan repeatedly instructed Sulan to quickly send the guards to inform her sister-in-law to bring Duoxihui over.
“With Dosihun here, Consort Hui won’t focus her attention on my sister-in-law. Songkelierha was also brought along; the little girl is very endearing.” Qingyan’s mind worked quickly as she hurriedly gave instructions.
Ninth Prince's wife was even more nervous. She quietly instructed her maid to tell Yin that Consort Yi would be coming, so as to prevent Yin from being caught off guard.
"Fourth Sister-in-law, this time we're really going to have a tough battle to fight!" Ninth Princess said helplessly.
Consort Yi was straightforward in front of outsiders, but she was certainly not so pleasant in front of her two sisters-in-law. She was quite dissatisfied with her daughters-in-law, since neither of them had given birth to a legitimate son. Previously, when Yinzong worked with Yinsi, it greatly annoyed Consort Yi.
Qingyan smiled, feeling relieved to sense the Ninth Princess's sincere gratitude.
"Also, there might be some unusual activity on the Eighth Prince's side. Mother will probably tell us about it when she comes over this time," the Ninth Prince thought to herself.
Inside the villa, Lady Yin Genjue Luo smiled when she heard that Consort Hui would be coming. Her husband had been waiting for this day.
"We should treat Mother well. This good fortune should have been prayed for by Mother and Fourth Prince!" Yin felt grateful to Yin.
"We've kept all of this in mind. If Fourth Prince needs any help, we'll do our best to assist him!" Yin was very happy. He prepared all the things he had prepared for his mother, and when she returned to the palace with him, he sent them all back.
"Good!" Yin agreed with his wife's suggestion.
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