At dawn, Li Dequan personally went to Yin's villa and conveyed Kangxi's secret decree, instructing Yin and Qingyan to change into casual clothes, as the family was going boating on the lake.
The Slender West Lake in Yangzhou is a beautiful scenic spot, and visiting it on a sunny day is a wonderful experience.
On the way from the imperial palace to Slender West Lake, you will pass by the Little Qinhuai River, where the flower boats have already been moored at the dock to rest.
"Fourth Prince, didn't we go there?" Has Emperor Kangxi become addicted to visiting the Slender West Lake?
hehe!
Yin sneered, then whispered a few words in her ear, causing her eyes to widen further.
Inside the carriage, the two children were playing with a puzzle. When Madam Cao came to pay her respects, she was very disappointed not to see the twins.
"Little darling, just relax." Yin was determined not to get involved in the Crown Prince's affairs. A couple of days ago, the Crown Prince invited Yin to a gathering, but Yin refused outright.
At the time, he said he had promised the twins that he would go back and play with them.
"Fourth Prince, you came back in a bad mood that day. The Crown Prince must have given him trouble," Qingyan asked curiously.
He poked her forehead: "Curiosity killed the cat."
Yiken heard this and looked up at his father.
"Does it have anything to do with cats?" Hutuli Fengsheng Zhalafen asked, looking up at Yin.
Qingyan burst out laughing; her daughter's question had stumped Yin.
"It's an old saying that one shouldn't be too curious about royal affairs," Yin changed his words, intending for both children to remember it.
Ugh!
Qingyan's smile froze on her face; she wanted to see Yin make a fool of himself...
"Thinking up naughty ideas." He reached out and flicked her head. She's a mother now, yet she's still so childish.
The twins nodded quickly after hearing their father's instructions.
Half an hour later, the carriage stopped in front of the Slender West Lake. Emperor Kangxi had arrived in person, and the officials from the south had all come with their families. Cao Yin simply knelt in front to greet Emperor Kangxi, preparing to return home to observe mourning afterward.
After everyone paid their respects, Cao Yin approached Kangxi, bowed slightly, and said, "Your Majesty, this servant intends to return to observe mourning after greeting you. After all, I am a person deeply in mourning and it is inappropriate for me to accompany the dowry on a trip."
Unlike the other officials, Cao Yin did not wear court robes. Instead, he wore a white long-sleeved shirt, black boots, and a white tassel hanging from the bottom of his braid.
"Alright, Cao Yin, you can go back now." Kangxi nodded and let Cao Yin go back.
After bowing respectfully, Cao Yin left immediately.
Surrounded by princes and court officials, Kangxi stepped into the gate of Slender West Lake, with Yinzhi and Qingyan carrying the twins behind him.
Today's outing was very interesting for the Crown Prince, who accompanied Emperor Kangxi for a long time. The other princes, in a tacit agreement, did not follow, and even Consort Tong did not come along.
"Little darling, put down Hutulifengshengzhalafen and let her play with Songkelierha." Yingenjueluoshi led her daughter and accompanied Yin over. The two families sat on chairs in the corridor, and the three children played in the corridor.
When Yiken'e saw Kangxi, he did not rush up to him immediately.
Having spent a long time under Kangxi's wing, Yiken'e was very perceptive. He noticed that if Kangxi's expression was not good, the little guy would definitely not go forward.
He sat upright on Yin's lap, watching the two girls playing on the ground.
"Yiken'e, aren't you going to get down on the ground?" Yin was very interested in Yiken'e. Outside, Yiken'e acted like a little adult.
Yiken shook his head. As soon as he got out of bed, he would be dragged around by Hutuli Fengsheng Zhalafen to play house again. He didn't have time for that.
"Fourth brother, your legitimate son is quite a sight." Yin hoped he could have a legitimate son; if the child were like Yiken'e, he really couldn't stand it.
Yiken'e played with the jade pendant at Yin's waist. After listening to what Yin said, he looked up at him but didn't say anything more.
"Brother, Yiken'e is doing well this way. At least he won't suffer any losses." Yin liked lively children, but in the royal family, being too outspoken could cause trouble.
As soon as he finished speaking, Yin Genjueluo nodded in agreement, leaving Yin completely isolated and helpless.
“Each prince has a different role. In the military camp, Yiken’e is too introverted. How can he lead troops into battle?” Yin prefers to gallop on the battlefield.
Yin smiled wryly. For the time being, they wouldn't be able to experience that feeling of galloping freely.
“Who is like you, always fighting and killing? If you can help Father Emperor with his duties wholeheartedly, that would be good too.” Lady Yin Genjueluo hoped that her son would not show his emotions as openly as Yin.
"Fine, whatever I say, you have a chance to refute. Since that's the case, I won't say anything more!" Yin realized that Yin Genjue Luo Shi was always picking fights and making a fuss, so he stopped talking.
"Sister-in-law, my brother is also thinking about the children's future." Qingyan had always thought that Yiken'e was too reserved, and with Yin's temperament in front of her, she didn't say much.
Yin looked up at Yingenjueluo Shi. It was already very good for Yiken'e to live in the palace. If she went outside the palace, her temperament would not be able to keep up.
Yingenjueluo shook her head helplessly. It was already difficult enough for her to take care of two children, one big and one small. Fortunately, Songkelierha was a daughter; if it were a son, it would probably give her a real headache.
"Your Highnesses, His Majesty requests your presence!" A young eunuch in a gray robe rushed over, his face still dripping with sweat.
"Huh?!" Yin and Yin exchanged a glance, both feeling very strange. Who was this person?
“This servant is Eunuch Liu’s apprentice,” Little Sula said directly.
Yin and Yin dared not delay and quickly went over. Now, there must be a problem.
As they approached the lake, two pleasure boats were moored. As soon as Kangxi entered, he dismissed the princes and took his ministers to enjoy the scenery. The crown prince, on the other hand, led his servants to the pleasure boats.
Today, the Crown Princess is unwell and did not come along. The Crown Prince has no female companions with him and came here directly with his ministers.
"Little darling, the women are all waiting outside." Li Dequan whispered a few words to Yin and Yin, and Yin Niu told Qingyan.
In an instant, Qingyan imagined many mini-dramas unfolding in his mind. At the dock where the flower boats were moored, the women were all standing there. Two of them, who had arrived earlier, were pale-faced, as if they had encountered a ghost.
"Those two women's husbands are the ones who wore the Crown Prince's robes to go on the pleasure boat. If Father Emperor finds out, do you think he'll let them off the hook?" Lady Yin Genjue sneered.
They both knew how much Kangxi valued his reputation, and now, these two had directly crossed his bottom line.
"Hmph, the matter has already been settled, how can you deny it?" Qingyan couldn't understand how Kangxi had discovered it.
Profanity in broad daylight!
The women behind her whispered four words, and Qingyan blushed. The royal family had still made a mistake.
"This time, Father Emperor is going to be angry!" Lady Yin Genjue sneered.
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