With the addition of Emperor Kangxi and Lady Tongjia, this camping trip transformed into a unique family reunion. Lady Tongjia discovered that Yinzhi had not only grown taller, but had also become more considerate and caring; previously, Yinzhi had always needed to be looked after.
"Xuan Ye, Yin has really grown up!" Consort Tong Jia exclaimed. Yin rolled up his sleeves and was grilling fish for Qingyan. This realization amused Kangxi.
The prince, who had always been high and mighty, is now starting to take care of those around him.
Kangxi looked at Qingyan's chubby little body, which stayed close to Yin, and the two of them smiled at each other, which made him feel more at ease.
"Stay put and don't touch those grilled fish, understand?" Qingyan loves to eat, but often gets into trouble because of his rude behavior. Therefore, Yin would sometimes teach Qingyan that he must not cause any trouble.
snort!
Qingyan turned her head away haughtily, looking at Kangxi and Consort Tongjia with a wronged expression. This accusatory look made Kangxi chuckle and feel the warmth of an ordinary father.
Both princes and princesses were taught that he was first and foremost the emperor, and only secondly his father. This was especially true when the late emperor was alive, and from then on, Kangxi hoped to change the social customs and etiquette within the imperial family.
"Qingyan, come to your third uncle's place!" Fei Yanggu's brothers all died on the battlefield, and his three older brothers did not even leave any offspring. Their wives either committed suicide or remarried.
The Empress Dowager always said that it was the Aisin Gioro family that owed Yanggu money.
"Third Uncle! Aunt!" Qingyan was a sensible person. She noticed Kangxi's gentle gaze. Fei Yanggu and his two sons had already gone hunting in the forest, and they were the only elders present.
Today, Qingyan was dressed in a lake-blue cheongsam by Yin Zai in the moving carriage. His sullen face made her want to play a prank on him.
"So well-behaved." Consort Tongjia looked at Qingyan and couldn't help but think of her own daughter who died young. Perhaps, if that child had survived, she would have been as well-behaved as Qingyan.
Yin was a good older brother, and his thoughtful care for Qingyan touched her deeply.
"Auntie, have some fruit." Qingyan took out two apples from the bamboo basket on the tablecloth. Their bright red color looked very appetizing.
"Qingyan, where is Uncle's?" Kangxi held the soft little body in his arms, the milky scent softening his heart.
In the distance, Yin noticed Kangxi's actions, and his face darkened even more. Qingyan was his, and he absolutely could not let anyone take it away. His father's actions made Yin feel a sense of crisis.
"Little darling, the fish is almost cooked!" Yin called out to Qingyan loudly. The little girl struggled to get up and wobbled towards Yin.
Yin used the fish to draw Qingyan's attention, stealing a smug look at Kangxi.
Kangxi was immediately exasperated. How old was Qingyan? If he were to take Qingyan into the harem, wouldn't Fei Yanggu cause an uproar?
"Xiao Si's jealousy is no less than yours!" From a young age, Consort Tongjia was strictly controlled by Emperor Kangxi. Back then, she thought it was a very happy thing to have Ah Hun protecting her.
At the age of 15, she participated in the imperial concubine selection. The ending carefully designed by Emperor Kangxi was revealed to everyone, and even the Empress Dowager could not stop it.
"Hmph! What do you mean by jealousy? This is love for his wife!" Kangxi was furious. Looking at Xiao Si's actions, he couldn't help but recall the years he spent with her in the Tong family mansion.
Consort Tongjia stared at the father and son with a dark expression; their personalities and actions were completely identical.
The aroma of grilled fish wafted through the air, prompting many guards to speed up their work; many of them had been on duty the previous night.
"You brat, all you do is feed Qingyan!" Kangxi muttered under his breath. Yin was worried that Qingyan was hungry, so he first let her taste the fish that had failed to cook properly.
She ate the fish he had grilled himself, her big eyes forming crescent shapes, her little hands clenched into fists, her small body swaying back and forth. Consort Tongjia looked so cheerful.
"Lanya, you can only look at me!" Kangxi said resentfully, pulling Consort Tongjia to the charcoal fire. Looking at the fish that Yin was grilling, he lost much of his hearty appetite.
At this moment, Qingyan was carrying coriander and other items from a small bamboo basket. She thought of the Wushan grilled fish that could be found everywhere on the streets in modern times.
"Little Fourth, don't waste food here!" Kangxi advised Yin. Three fish had already been caught and eaten, one of which was half-cooked by Qingyan.
"I'll do it!" Qingyan came to Yin's side with a lot of vegetables. To make Qingyan happy, Fei Yanggu specially set up a small campfire next to the scouts so that Qingyan could operate it easily.
Qingyan's chubby little hands kept stuffing vegetables into the fish's belly, which made Kangxi look somewhat helpless. Would this fish even taste good?
She was carefully massaging the fish, and Yin knew that Qingyan wanted to make a different kind of grilled fish, so he kept making a fuss about coming out.
"Father, you must have a couple of bites of the fish that Qingyan is making later." Yin looked at the bright red chili peppers, and his whole body began to tingle.
Kangxi glared at the fourth prince, thinking, "For the sake of my wife, I can forget about my father."
"You brat!" Yin said, then ran to Qingyan's side and fawned over him as he helped Qingyan prepare the vegetables.
"After the two little people got together, what are you still complaining about?" Consort Tongjia was very satisfied with Qingyan. At least, she wouldn't be like Consort Dong'e, who didn't care about the outside world and didn't leave any face for her husband. After the Third Prince and the Fourth Prince met, Kangxi received the news immediately.
Kangxi smiled. Dong Eshi was disliked by the Empress Dowager. Dong Eshiqi was an honest man, so it was reasonable for his eldest daughter to become the primary consort of a royal prince.
The court was watching their actions with the Dong E clan closely; the slightest misstep could cause a huge backlash.
"Four! Let go!" Qingyan's sharp voice pierced the air.
Kangxi frowned. Qingyan's pet name for Yin was so unrefined. When Qingyan turned her small face and looked at him and Consort Tongjia with a wronged expression, they felt even more sorry for her!
Two pinch marks appeared on Qingyan's chubby little face, which were particularly noticeable on her fair skin.
Consort Tongjia simply smiled. The banquet was lively, but Yin became well-behaved.
"Auntie..." Consort Tongjia walked up to Qingyan and looked down at her small face.
"Yin, wash your hands before touching Qingyan. Her skin is too delicate." Consort Tongjia shook her head helplessly. Yin's hands were stained with chili water, which caused the chili water to touch Qingyan's face, resulting in the current appearance.
Kangxi laughed unkindly, thinking that if Fei Yanggu found out, Yin's life would definitely not be easy.
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