The two little ones were still whispering about wanting to eat red bean shaved ice on the carriage. They told Zhuo that they were having mung bean and lily soup today, and then they kept saying that they wanted to make mung bean soup when they got back.
The two little ones woke up and remembered the mung bean soup. Just as they were about to tell the servants to make it, Granny Shao brought it over. It had been cooking for a while.
He Zhuo has already assigned Granny Shao to Hongyu, and Qiufen has temporarily been assigned to Xiaozhenbao.
Hezhuo was gently fanning the three children when Yinzhi walked in and sat down with a flourish. Hezhuo gestured for a bowl of mung bean soup to be served.
Upon seeing the mung bean soup, Yinzhi said, "I just went to see the children. Little Zhenbao drank a bowl of mung bean soup, and Hongyu drank another bowl. They've both drunk a lot of water. Let's leave it there for now."
He Zhuo helped Yin Zhi take off his outer garment: "Yes, we went to Mother's place today and then left the palace. We ate outside and then took Zhenbao and Hongyu to a grain store."
Yinzhi was like this with Xiaozhenbao just now.
"Father, do you know how much you can buy with one tael of silver?" Yinzhi was drinking the mung bean soup his daughter had brought him, feeling quite pleased with himself. His daughter was so thoughtful. But then she asked him this question. As a prince, how would he know such things?
However, Little Treasure didn't insist on his answer; she answered it herself.
Tell him how many candied hawthorns, how much new rice, and how many mung beans a tael of silver can buy, counting them on your fingers.
When it came to his eldest son, Hongyu, he was served another bowl of mung bean soup. Yinzhi had little interest in such sweet things. His eldest son looked at him with bright eyes and said, "Father, this bowl doesn't have any sugar. You've worked hard on your duty, have a bowl to cool off in the heat."
Even if it's his own son, he'd have to finish the soup on his knees; it's always out of filial piety. So when it came to his wife, she offered him another bowl of mung bean soup, which he really didn't want to drink anymore.
"I heard from Little Treasure today that I didn't know one tael of silver could buy so many things."
He Zhuo took a handkerchief and wiped her husband's face: "It's nothing. Everything about you is taken care of by a specialist. Hongyu and his sister bought some rice and shared it with their siblings, saying they wanted to try the new rice from the south. The mung bean soup we're having today was also bought from that grain store."
"Yes, they are all good children." Yinzhi's eyes were warm. The children were filial and considerate, and had loving brothers and sisters. They were indeed worthy of being his offspring.
"Today the grain store manager said that stewed soybeans with pig's trotters is the best. Little Treasure and the others have never eaten it before, so we bought two sets of pig's trotters. We'll have them as a midnight snack tonight."
Although Yinzhi came from a wealthy family, he ate and lived with the soldiers in the army and was not picky about food.
"Hmm, the pig's trotters are cooked well, and they taste good. There are no offal or trotters in the palace. Granny Shao's cooking is excellent. Let's eat together tonight." He said, holding his wife's hand.
In July of the 33rd year of the Kangxi Emperor's reign, the Crown Prince finally gave birth to a healthy son.
"Madam, have some tea to calm your nerves," Donghui said tactfully, offering it to her.
"Today is the baby's third-day celebration. The little prince's cry was loud and clear, and he sounded very healthy. I heard that the Crown Prince was overjoyed, and His Majesty and the Empress Dowager also gave him a generous reward," said Granny Shi.
He Zhuo took a sip of tea: "That's only right. The Crown Prince's eldest son is in poor health, but this youngest son is strong and healthy. He looks like he can stand on his own two feet. The Crown Prince and Father Emperor are naturally happy."
"I feel so sorry for the Crown Princess. She hasn't even entered the palace yet, and she already has a concubine and a concubine named Little Li who gave birth to two of the Crown Prince's sons. I heard that Little Li is the Crown Prince's favorite concubine." Dong Hui muttered to herself.
This girl was alright in the Irgen Gioro household, but now that she's entered the palace with Khoja, she's become even more gossipy.
"You can say these things here, but you can't say them outside," He Zhuo nodded at her.
"Don't worry, Madam, I'll talk to you about it." Donghui made a gesture to seal her mouth.
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