Before dinner, news that the Eighth Prince's wife had made the Ninth Prince's concubine faint at noon spread throughout the mansion. Consort Tong did not care and only verbally restrained the servant.
Li Dequan relayed the imperial decree from the princes' courtyard, ordering them to have their evening meal in the main hall.
When the notification was given, Yinxiang was playing with the twins in Yin's flower hall. Qingyan saw Yinxiang, who was not yet ten years old, but was exceptionally sensible.
She couldn't help but show more favoritism to Yinxiang, who was a staunch member of the Fourth Prince's faction and had done a lot to help Yinxiang.
Wearing a royal blue prince's robe, Yinxiang sat cross-legged on a soft carpet, building blocks with the twins. The twins rarely had playmates, and it was only during their rest days that Emperor Kangxi and his son Yinxiang would set aside their airs and play with them.
"Fourth Brother, bring Thirteenth Brother to the mansion from time to time," Qingyan said directly.
Yinxiang was like a warm-hearted man. When she was busy, he would take good care of the twins. Even though the two children were not very well-behaved, Yinxiang did not get angry.
In contrast, E'shuo has a more volatile temper; if the twins dare to cause trouble, he will definitely discipline them directly.
Yinxiang laughed. He had always treated his nephews better than his own sons. In the past, Hongxiao and others were disciplined by the Thirteenth Prince. If it weren't for his personal care, the Thirteenth Prince would definitely have become a strict father.
"Okay," Yin agreed immediately.
"I see that Yinxiang looks a bit chilly. Is it because there isn't enough charcoal in the winter?" Yinxiang died young because of his knee problems, and Qingyan was preparing to make sure he was taken extra care of.
Yin shook his head. Since returning this time, he had been paying attention to the situation of Yinxiang's princely residence. Consort Min was unable to raise Yinxiang, and the nannies did not value him. They would cut back on his allowance in the winter. However, he had someone bribe the eunuch in charge of Yinxiang's allowance to satisfy his desire for a heart-to-heart talk.
"I've been keeping an eye on things, there shouldn't be any problems." The charcoal fire in winter and the ice in summer are both under Yin's supervision, and there will be no shortage of them.
Qingyan was relieved; with Yineng personally overseeing things, there would be absolutely no problem.
Ah~
A scream echoed through the sky outside. Qingyan looked up from the ledger and exchanged a glance with Yin across from him, waiting for Sulan to come and report.
"Don't be afraid!" Yinxiang clumsily coaxed the frightened Hutuli Fengsheng Zhalafen. Qingyan chuckled as he listened to Yinxiang's words.
During the day, a scream was heard in the courtyard, and Emperor Kangxi sent people to find the source of the sound.
A little while later, Su Lan hurriedly came from outside, walked to Qing Yan's side, and whispered a few words to her.
Qingyan was instantly shocked, her mouth slightly agape as she asked, "Are you sure?!"
Surprised, she was even more amazed by the Eighth Prince's wife's methods, which actually caused the princess to miscarry.
"Fourth Prince, the princess beside Ninth Prince has miscarried!" Qingyan sought Yin's response, wanting to see if he should go over.
"No need to go. Your princess isn't qualified to let you go!" Yin said directly.
If Qingyan wants to go, it's clearly a condescension; sending a maid to check on things would suffice.
"Sulan, go there yourself and tell her that the twins are making a fuss and that the Fujin (princess) can't get away!" Yinlian had already prepared a message for Qingyan.
Pfft!
Qingyan burst out laughing as she watched Sulan's departing figure.
"Why won't you let me go? I was planning to watch the play," Qingyan asked, puzzled.
She looked out from the study doorway and saw Yinxiang tilting his head and looking into the study.
"Should we tell Thirteen?" Qingyan was more worried about Yinxiang. They had already left the palace and established their own residences. Except for holidays or when paying respects, they would not see Eighth Prince's wife.
Yinxiang was different; he lived in the Prince's Residence and would occasionally run into the Eighth Prince's wife.
"Not for now. I will speak with Thirteen personally before we return to the capital." Yin planned to keep Yinxiang by his side during the southern tour.
Qingyan nodded. Before the two could finish speaking, Su Peisheng hurriedly entered the room and bowed to greet his two masters.
"Master, Ninth Prince hopes that the Princess Consort can find a doctor in the area," Su Peisheng reported.
Pfft!
Qingyan wore a light purple wide-sleeved cheongsam, with a pale yellow sleeveless vest with a slanted placket over it. The vest was embroidered with a pomegranate blossom pattern in Suzhou style with colorful gold thread, which had a very auspicious meaning.
"Su Peisheng, go to Minsheng Pharmacy and find Dr. Yu. His medical skills are the best in Shandong." Qingyan had once managed Minsheng Pharmacy, and she knew a little about the most famous doctors in various places.
Su Peisheng quickly went to fetch a doctor. Qingyan turned to look at him, a sense of surprise creeping into her heart.
Why did Yin not ask Yinsi for help, but instead come to ask Yin for help?
Why did the Qing banquet undergo such subtle changes?
"Fourth Sister, what is Yin planning to do?" Yin has already started doing business, and she dislikes his business methods, which have caused many families to be ruined and destroyed.
He pondered for a moment. Was Yin making a gesture of goodwill?
The study immediately fell silent as the two men whispered amongst themselves.
In the royal family, every action carries countless implications, so Qingyan had to be extremely careful, lest she bring unnecessary trouble to Yin.
"Don't think too much about it for now. I'll go with you when the doctor arrives!" Yin needed answers, so he decided to go there himself.
Yinxiang was taking care of the twins in the flower hall, and there were also Yinxiang's personal guards surrounding them outside, so there shouldn't be any major problems.
There wasn't a single peaceful moment on this journey; there were always some minor troubles that arose.
"Okay." Qingyan agreed immediately. She really didn't have the confidence to face the prince alone.
Later, Yin changed into a light blue casual robe, with auspicious patterns embroidered in gold thread on the front and auspicious cloud patterns embroidered in Suzhou embroidery on the back. A thin layer of fragrant cloud gauze covered the outside of the robe, through which the auspicious embroidery patterns on the front and back could be faintly seen.
The two walked one after the other towards Yin's courtyard. In the courtyard, the maids were all busy, and their faces showed some resentment.
"Fourth Sister-in-law, you've finally arrived!" Yin heard his personal servant say that Yin and Qingyan had brought the doctor over, so he quickly came out to greet them.
After the two princesses were sent back, one of them collapsed. The doctor at Yin Si's residence only said that the princess had used an abortifacient before leaving the capital.
Yin was somewhat skeptical. The Eighth Prince's wife had always harbored resentment towards Lady Guoluo, and it was hard to guarantee that this hatred wouldn't implicate him.
After paying his respects, Doctor Yu was led to the inner chamber to have his pulse taken, while Yin and Qingyan were welcomed into the main hall.
After taking their seats, Yin began to complain to Yin that the Eighth Prince's wife had gone too far. Even if the status of the women in the family was too low, the Eighth Prince's wife had no right to interfere.
Yin didn't say much, waiting for Dr. Yu's diagnosis and then offering his opinion.
"Ninth Brother, sit down first. There's no use in being anxious," Yin Gui advised.
They are all laymen, so they must listen to Dr. Yu's advice.
Yin finally calmed down. Just now, after the incident, he was somewhat disoriented. He called several of his elder brothers, but Yin had been summoned by Kangxi and had not yet returned. He could understand that Yin Genjueluo could not come directly, since Yinqi was her own brother and had no intention of caring for his younger brother.
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