As evening fell, the grassland was bathed in the glow of the setting sun, its orange hue enveloping the earth. Qingyan had specially prepared a variety of grillable foods. It was Yinxiang's first time participating in a barbecue, and looking at the specially made grill, he couldn't contain his longing and was eager to try it out.
“Go!” Yin replied with a smile.
Yinxiang cheered and ran straight to Sulan's side, ready to personally grill the food.
Qingyan sat next to Yinxiang and looked at him like a child.
When she first met the Thirteenth Prince, she always felt that none of the royal children were innocent. Now, she no longer felt that way.
"Master, won't the nanny scold the Thirteenth Prince for doing this?" Qingyan was worried that Yinxiang would be disciplined when he returned.
After all, even she had to avoid the head nanny in the prince's quarters.
Yin smiled, the little girl was frightened by the head nanny. Although the nanny taught them manners, she always acted within her limits.
"No!" Yinxiang went to ask for leave, and Kangxi readily agreed, simply to put the thirteenth prince at ease.
Looking at Yinxiang's happy smile, and then catching a glimpse of Qingyan's gentle eyes, he thought not only that their child had been born, but that he should also bring him to Khorchin.
"You like the thirteenth prince?!" Qingyan had always disliked getting close to the princes, and even Yin avoided him.
Today, when she saw Yinxiang, she treated him like a family member.
She nodded slightly. Yinxiang was very cheerful and sensible, a clear difference from Yinyou.
At home, she was the youngest and always hoped that her father and mother would give her a younger brother or sister so that she could have the opportunity to take care of the younger ones.
When she arrived at the prince's residence, she was met with intrigue and scheming, and she was even less willing to get close to Yin, who had been gloomy since childhood.
At this crucial moment, Yinxiang's appearance allowed her to transfer her affections.
"I wanted a younger brother or sister, but I couldn't have one at home," Qingyan said without hiding anything.
Yin's lips curled up slightly. The main reason he brought Yinxiang back was that he hoped Qingyan could take care of him. Outsiders valued status more. Yinxiang lived quietly in Yonghe Palace. In order to survive, Yinxiang made his own sacrifices.
Within the vast palace, Yinxiang could only rely on Yin and himself; even Consort Min was unreliable.
Right now, he's in the Imperial Study and can still take care of Yinxiang. But in a few years, when he starts taking on official duties, he'll spend less and less time in the palace, and someone will need to keep a close eye on the Thirteenth Prince.
"Yes, from now on, he will be your younger brother," Yin said, making this promise.
Qingyan is a caring person, and Yinxiang felt very comfortable entrusting Yinxiang to her.
"Hehe, really?" Qingyan's face was full of surprise. The future Prince Yi!
Instantly, her eyes sparkled, and Yin looked at her satisfied smile, feeling very pleased.
"Fourth Brother, Fourth Sister-in-law, I've finished baking!" It was the first time Yinxiang had done something like this, and the baked goods were still a bit charred.
Yin stood up, walked over, and picked up the food without any hesitation. Although the taste wasn't as good as Su Lan's, the food was still cooked.
"Alright, leave the rest to Sulan. Before you go back, have your fourth sister-in-law roast some and you take it to Father Emperor." Yin looked at Yinxiang, knowing that showing more face in front of Kangxi would benefit Yinxiang.
Fortunately, Wei Ya was with Yinzhi in the future; otherwise, if he had taken such good care of Yinzhi, Wuya would definitely have had some complaints, but she would have kept them to herself and never said them aloud.
"Hehe." Yinxiang understood what Yin meant, but looked at them shyly.
Qingyan walked over and looked at what Yinxiang had prepared. The chicken wings were cooked, but one side was a little black.
"Master, Thirteenth Master, let me do the grilling." Qingyan looked at the sunset and estimated that it would be dark in an hour and a half. If they did not return to camp on time, many people would probably say something bad about Yin.
Therefore, Qingyan did not want to waste time and decided to prepare some food first.
"Fourth Sister-in-law... I'm sorry to trouble you!" Yinxiang liked to play around, but he was also sensible.
Qingyan would definitely be able to do it faster than the two brothers, and besides, it would be easier to talk to the Emperor.
There was never much peace among the sisters-in-law; when Kangxi couldn't see them, these women were practically ready to fight.
Yin and Yinxiang walked to the tree one after the other and sat down. Qingyan began to direct Sulan and Suzhu to start preparing the food.
Soon, plates of tempting-looking skewers were placed in front of the two brothers, along with some grilled vegetables on a small porcelain plate.
Yinxiang liked vegetables but disliked meat, while Yinxiang was the opposite. Shuyun paid close attention to the distinction.
The two brothers ate the grilled skewers and thought they were even more delicious than the ones served at the bonfire dinner.
"Fourth Brother, Sister-in-law is very thoughtful." Yinxiang had been observing Qingyan closely. She was focused on baking, but she still managed to learn about the two brothers' individual preferences.
Yin's lips curled up slightly. He had never mentioned his favorite dishes, but the items on the baking tray were basically what Yin liked.
If she were to go to the European and American pavilion and learn of Yin's thoughts, she would definitely complain. On the grassland, there are only a few kinds of vegetables available, so she has no choice at all.
"Yes, from now on, if you need anything, have Xiao Shunzi go to your fourth sister-in-law. Remember, the rules of the palace must be followed." Yin really disliked his primary wife.
The primary wife is too concerned about her status and avoids suspicion from her two younger brothers-in-law. However, when it comes to Yinxiang's affairs, she will definitely outwardly comply but inwardly defy him.
"Huh?!" Yinxiang asked in surprise. "If I go to Fourth Sister-in-law, will she make things difficult for me?"
Although Yinxiang was young, he saw through the infighting among the women. If Qingyan did this, it would be considered a transgression.
Yin shook his head. Qingyan didn't like to manage the household affairs, but he wouldn't keep his subordinates waiting for long.
"Your fourth sister-in-law values Mother's attention, so she won't interfere." The position of the primary wife is a bit too much of a headache.
Yinxiang dared not say more and could only agree, for Yin valued him highly.
"Fourth Brother, I will try my best not to trouble Fourth Sister-in-law. If there is an emergency, then I will ask Fourth Sister-in-law for help," Yinxiang quickly said.
Yin nodded. In Consort De's palace, she wouldn't control Yinxiang, but she still wouldn't tolerate the servants bullying him. After all, Emperor Kangxi would often visit Yinxiang, and for that reason alone, Consort Wuya wouldn't neglect him. In addition, she was a cautious person, and she would do everything that Emperor Kangxi valued perfectly.
"Moreover, the Fourteenth Prince was also there, and he had some complaints about the Fourth Sister-in-law. Come, explain yourself." Yinxiang couldn't understand where Yin had heard this from.
Yin was taken aback. Qingyan rarely caused trouble. Even the Empress Dowager said that if she could marry more women like Qingyan, her life would be easier. How did it become disrespectful in Yin's mouth? Could it be that the primary consort said it herself?
Yin felt uneasy. It seemed he would need to investigate this thoroughly after returning to the capital.
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