On the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month, Emperor Kangxi specially summoned Batu Buhe to Changchun Garden and let him spend the whole day with the Empress Dowager, while Yinhe and Qingyan took the children out of the garden.
Batu Buhe's identity was too special, and given the similar situation that had occurred at the post station, Yin tried his best to prevent Batu Buhe from leaving the Yuanmingyuan.
“Let’s go to Dashilan. It’s New Year’s Day today, so it will be very lively there,” Yin said, looking at the twins.
The twins cheered. Inside the park, they were mindful of Batubuhe's feelings, so they rarely mentioned anything about playing wildly.
"Father, will Batubuhe stay at Changchun Garden these next few days?" Hutulifengshengzhalafen asked.
“Yes!” Yin nodded. “Batu Buhe can only return after the matter at the post station is resolved.”
Upon hearing Yin's words, the twins resolved not to participate in the matter of entering the post station. As members of the royal family, they needed to be aware of the situation outside.
The carriage stopped at the entrance of Dashilan. Yin carried Hafeng and got off the carriage together, while Qingyan and the children stood behind him.
Today, Dashilan is bustling with activity. Large red lanterns are hanging at the entrance, and stalls line both sides of the street.
The stalls were filled with all sorts of things for the New Year. Yin and Qingyan exchanged a glance. Although Jinxi had suffered a disaster, it hadn't affected the capital much.
The twins are rarely brought out in lively situations, and seeing the bustling scene before them, they looked around curiously.
Fourth Master's three masters all came out. In everyone's opinion, they absolutely had to be protected well and there could be no mishaps.
Bayan and Erlu became even more vigilant. Before leaving the garden, they had already arranged for many people to come over, hoping to eliminate all dangers as soon as possible.
"Your Excellencies, you should stay with the Princess Consort," Su Lan and Su Zhu said, quickly stopping the twins who seemed eager to try.
"Don't stop them, Bayan. Just send someone to follow them. As long as it's not something that will hurt them, let them have their fun today," Qingyan ordered directly.
Bayan looked at Yin, knowing that although the Fourth Prince's wife didn't say she cared, she must be worried.
"According to the Princess Consort's wishes, you are no longer allowed to take care of them. Let these two children go shopping and keep them in the mansion. They absolutely cannot be ignorant of basic agricultural knowledge." Yin recalled his first time going to the market, when he made quite a few jokes.
In his view, although the twins often went to the shopping street, it was still different from this place.
Upon hearing their parents' command, the twins happily led their respective groups and left.
"Sweetie, shall we just let them go like this?" Yin felt a pang of worry.
"No need to think about it, it's better for them to experience more setbacks. Shall we go to Linglong Pavilion or Yuelai Inn?" Qingyan looked at Yin.
"Don't you want to go shopping anymore?" Yin looked at her curiously.
Every time she goes out, Qingyan would stroll back and forth on the street.
"No need. Let's go out when we have some free time. Hafeng, you're too much. It's so cold today. If the children get cold, Father will be angry." Qingyan noticed that Kangxi treated the children much better than Yinzhen.
Yin was speechless. Kangxi never treated him kindly, but he treated his two children much better than he did.
Su Peisheng and others had contributed money and even their heads, never expecting the Fujin to say such a thing.
"Alright, don't overthink it. Father has been quite good to me. He can't possibly make me compete with the children for his favor, can he?" Yin said to Qingyan as he entered the private room of the Yuelai Inn.
Pfft!
Qingyan burst out laughing: "Every time I see the twins mention Father Emperor in front of you, your face looks really ugly. I really thought you were jealous of the children."
In the palace, who wouldn't want to win Kangxi's favor? The twins were an exception, no wonder they attracted Hongxi's envy.
Qingyan leaned against the window, watching the twins shopping downstairs, a faint smile on her face.
In the commercial street of Yuanmingyuan, Qingyan had his servants sell things according to the scene of Dashilan. Some of the palace maids had been pampered at home and did not know how to bargain. When the twins went shopping, the situation was mostly similar.
Once, the children came to Dashilan with their parents and watched Qingyan haggling over prices, finding it very interesting.
They are selective about who they haggle with. Some vendors see their well-dressed appearance and take advantage of them, treating them as easy targets. They often take advantage of such people. As for other honest vendors, they certainly won't haggle.
In the Dashilan area, there are many stalls that the twins are familiar with. The stall owners are all very easygoing. There is one breakfast stall that the twins like the most. Every morning when they come here, they will have breakfast at that stall.
“The children have really grown up, my dear, Hafeng will grow up very quickly too.” Hafeng had already started talking, and Yin began to wonder if they should have another child.
After the New Year, the twins will be going to Changchun Garden to study, so I'll have much less time to spend with them.
"Yes, after the New Year, when the two children leave, it will definitely be much quieter here." Qingyan had to admit that Yin and the children had occupied most of her energy in the past few years.
"Let's have another child?" Yin whispered in her ear.
Qingyan gave him a coquettish look. With people talking like this outside, Yin really wasn't afraid of gossip.
"How about we wait until we get back to the garden?" Qingyan asked Yin.
Yin chuckled, indicating his agreement.
Downstairs, the twins were leisurely strolling around when Yiken caught a glimpse of Hongxi with two boys outside. She quickly led her younger sister away from the street.
Upon arriving at the private room, Yin and Qingyan looked at the two men in front of them in surprise. How did they get here so quickly?
"Mother, it's Hongxi who came out. He's not trying to run away; I just don't want these misunderstandings to happen." Yiken'e believes it's best to avoid getting angry during the New Year.
Furthermore, it's the New Year, so I absolutely cannot let my father and mother get angry.
“Mother, Ah Hun is right. If we go against Hongxi, the Crown Prince’s Palace will definitely not let it go.” Hutuli Fengsheng Zhalafen nodded in agreement.
Now, they least want to face Hongxi. It's the New Year, and they want to anger their grandfather. It's really unfilial.
Hongxi didn't care, but they cared a lot; everyone wanted to show their best side to Kangxi.
Yin did not stop them. The twins would always have Kangxi's people around them, and they would definitely be informed to Kangxi.
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