Seeing that the boys' faces were all red, clearly still a little embarrassed, He Zhuo personally took the tea from Xiao Guizi: "I heard that the yield of White Peony tea this year is half that of last year, and you like it, sister-in-law. These fruit wines won't give you a headache. Take a jar home with you all later, try them, and see which flavor you like."
The princes fell silent and began to taste it.
"My younger brother wants this wine," said the Ninth Prince, Yin Tang.
"Brother, I still prefer pear wine." This was said by the Tenth Prince, Yinzhen.
"My younger brother also likes pear wine, thank you for your trouble, sister-in-law." The Eighth Prince said, standing up and bowing respectfully. He was so young yet so gentle and refined, truly worthy of being the future Eighth Prince.
"Alright, your sister-in-law has spoken. Take everything with you when you leave, but don't drink too much, or the Imperial Concubine and Consort Yi will both come looking for your sister-in-law."
Yinqi: "Hmph, I knew my elder brother wasn't that petty. Don't worry, elder brother, we all know what we're doing."
He Zhuo patted the tenth prince's head. Yinzhi was sturdy and had grown to be about the same height as the eighth prince, Yinsi, who was two years older. "Sister-in-law's estate also sent some of their flower tea. We'll take some back to the Imperial Concubine, Ninth Brother, and some to the Imperial Concubine Yi. Eighth Brother, you'll also take a jar of flower tea to Consort Wei."
"Thank you, Sister-in-law."
Yinzhi was surprised that his mother also had one, and thought his sister-in-law was a thoughtful person. "Brother and sister-in-law, should we give it to Mother Hui?"
Yinzhi waved his hand: "I will go back with you in a while. Before you came, your elder brother and sister-in-law just opened a jar of wine. It tastes good, but it's not strong enough. Since you all think it's good, Mother should like it too. I will take two jars of pear wine to Mother's place in a while, and I will also bring some flower tea. You don't feel well, so you don't need to come with me, Fujin."
Yin Tang asked, "Is your sister-in-law sick?"
He Zhuo laughed: "Sister-in-law is not sick, but it's best for women not to be exposed to the cold wind in winter, as it's bad for their health. When Ninth Brother marries his wife in the future, make sure she doesn't get cold in the winter."
He Zhuo, seeing the future venomous snake with nine red lips and white teeth, inherited the beauty of the Guo Luo Luo family. It didn't look like a boy, but rather like a girl, so he made a few teasing remarks.
Little did they know that Yinzhen, at his age, had no concept of a wife. He disliked girls who cried and whined, finding them extremely annoying. "Whoever he is, he doesn't care about his own health, why should I, the master, worry about him?" he said, holding his head high with arrogance.
This amused Yinzhi and Zhuo.
Liu Bajin lifted the curtain and came in. After bowing respectfully, he stepped aside so that everyone could see the little eunuch behind him carrying a pot. He said, "Master, this servant has brought the pot. Shall we eat here?"
He Zhuo: "My lord, it's so cold today. I've had the kitchen prepare a pot so you brothers can warm up together. I'll also go and heat up two pots of pear wine for you."
Yinzhi nodded in approval.
After saying this, He Zhuo gestured to the young princes and then got up and left.
The three younger princes ate until their bellies were round and full.
They leisurely returned to their mother's palace. It was cold, so Xiao Zhenbao and Zhuo did not go to Consort Hui's palace with Yinzhi. Only Yinzhi and the Eighth Prince went together.
The Tenth Prince, Yinzhen, and the Ninth Prince, Yintang, whispered to each other on their way back.
"Who does he think he is? He's just the Empress's adopted son. He's just like us, all sons of the Emperor. Who does he think he is, always wearing that deadpan expression and fawning over the Crown Prince?" Yinzhen said with disdain and arrogance.
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