"How is Hongsheng?"
Hearing Hong Hui's words, Hong Qing laughed uncontrollably, leaving him completely confused.
“That brat is just like me. He makes my father so angry every day that he blows his beard and glares at me. He even says that my mother is bad-mannered and that he is now trying to get his concubine pregnant so that he can have two more sons.”
Hearing Hongqing's crude and blunt words, Honghui blushed and pushed Hongqing, saying, "Don't talk nonsense. We can't interfere in the affairs of our elders' backyard."
"What's the big deal? Don't you have people to serve you too?" Hongqing said dismissively.
Honghui didn't want to continue the topic, but Hongqing teased him mercilessly: "Hahaha, what are you afraid of? We'll be marrying a princess in less than two years. But given our status, Grandfather probably won't be looking for a girl from a high-ranking family. Hey, tell me, what kind of princess do you want?"
Honghui had never thought about this, but if he really had to, he would probably say gentle and refined.
Hongqing was still lost in her fantasies: "I just want a beautiful one with a good figure. I'll beg my mother to choose a few more pretty princesses for me. But I've heard that the female slaves in Persia are all very charming and amorous."
Honghui twitched his lips: "I didn't expect you to be such a womanizer."
"Of course! Didn't you see my father? I definitely took after him!"
Honghui was speechless.
“But then again, your younger brother is indeed a great threat! His maternal family is prominent, his mother has a title and is favored by the emperor. Moreover, his intelligence is evident to all in the Imperial Study, and even the Emperor favors him.” Hongqing also expressed her worry.
"If only your fourth uncle could petition the emperor to make you the heir apparent. That way, you could have a few more capable younger brothers; they would all be your helpers. Wouldn't that be wonderful!"
Honghui's eyes flickered slightly.
He was unwilling to fight Hongyan for power and never thought about a life-or-death struggle. In his heart, Hongyan was an excellent younger brother, and he was very proud of him.
However, it did add a lot of pressure to myself without me realizing it.
If only Father would grant me the title of Heir Apparent. Honghui thought, he would treat his younger brothers very, very well.
He liked the clever Hongyan; they were brothers! He also liked the cute and mischievous Hongzhao, and the still young Hongmin, Hongchen, and Hongyang; they were all his brothers. He wouldn't mistreat his younger brothers.
I just don't know if my father can trust me...
Yinzhen was busy at the Ministry of Revenue for more than a month and didn't even go home.
The Ministry of Revenue was damp and cold, and there wasn't enough charcoal. Fortunately, Changning sent a large cart of red charcoal every day, along with two large buckets of mutton soup and mutton stew, which made Yinzhen's life much more comfortable.
Even the other officials from the Ministry of Revenue involved in the matter developed a fondness for the kind-hearted Princess Chun.
Someone praised Fucha Changxing, saying, "Brother Changxing, Chun Fujin is truly kind-hearted. If it weren't for the thick quilts she sent these past few days, my old leg pain would have been unbearable."
Changxing had a perfectly nice smile on his face; he couldn't be happier inside.
"My sister is like that. She's always been soft-hearted. If she sees an ant on the roadside, she can't bear to step on it."
When Yinzhen heard this from behind, he almost burst out laughing. However, he still gave him face and didn't expose him.
On the day of Laba Festival, Yinzhen waved his hand and told his colleagues who had been working overtime for more than a month to go back to their residences to rest.
The seventh, thirteenth, and fourteenth brothers were all groaning in pain. They were exhausted, mainly from checking the accounts, and their eyes were almost blinded.
During this period, the Fourteenth Prince had accompanied Yinzhen on many trips to collect money. He felt that his face was becoming more and more fierce and menacing, and he couldn't help but complain: "These bastards, they don't even hurry up and hand over their money when they see me. They have to get a couple of lashes from me before they'll behave!"
Thirteen smiled and comforted him, "It has to be Fourteen who is strong and healthy, and goes with Fourth Brother to beat people every day."
Fourteen rolled his eyes at him and snorted coldly: "They're all stubborn and won't admit it until they see the coffin. They think we're joking with them. If they anger Fourteen, they'll just confiscate their property."
Yinzhen scolded, "Stop talking nonsense! If someone with ulterior motives hears this, it will cause another trouble."
Fourteenth Prince pursed his lips, and Yinzhen felt a throbbing pain in his temples. To be fair, Fourteenth Prince was quite capable, having been of great help lately, but his mouth was just too wicked.
"Alright, alright, it's Laba Festival today, everyone go back and get some rest, come back tomorrow."
Upon hearing Yinzhen's words, the three younger brothers, who had been overwhelmed by the account books, suddenly perked up. They hurriedly bowed, took their leave, and rushed back to their residence to sleep.
Yinzhen smiled helplessly. He stretched, feeling that all the bones in his body were stiff. The stretching made a cracking sound.
Su Peisheng bowed and stepped forward: "Does Your Highness wish to return to the manor? A carriage is here to pick you up."
Yinzhen was startled: "A carriage? Who's here?"
“Master Chun, she is passing by here.”
Upon hearing that Changning had arrived, Yinzhen hurriedly instructed Su Peisheng to pack his things quickly, and then strode out first.
As soon as Yinzhen stepped out the door, sure enough, his own carriage was parked on the opposite street.
"Why did you come out today? Aren't you cold?"
Yinzhen quickly boarded the carriage and saw Changning sitting inside, smiling broadly.
"It's not cold, I brought a hand warmer." Changning was in a good mood and made room for him. "Can you go home today?"
Yinzhen nodded: "The rules have been roughly outlined, and I and the Fourteenth Prince have obtained a portion of them."
"It's almost the end of the year, and they probably all want to save some money for the New Year, so don't push them too hard."
"I know."
Yinzhen took Changning's hand, breathed on it gently, and found it was still warm. He then touched the thick layer of cotton inside her clothes and felt relieved.
The carriage moved slowly, and Changning smiled as she shared the good news with him: "My second sister-in-law is pregnant again. I just went to congratulate her."
Yinzhen was also quite pleased; the Fucha family was thriving, which was a good thing.
“Sure, Ushiha is over a year old, so it’s a good thing she’s pregnant now.”
Changning beamed: "You can tell. I just don't know if it'll be another girl this time. Moyaqi and Wuxiha are both so well-behaved and adorable, the little sisters get along so well. It doesn't matter if we have another child, boy or girl. It's just that my sister-in-law hasn't had any news in the last two years."
Changning chattered on and on about everyday family matters and the trivialities of childbirth, but Yinzhen didn't find it annoying at all. On the contrary, he found it very heartwarming and was quite cooperative.
"Doshihui and Alin are both doing well, it doesn't matter whether your sister-in-law is here or not."
“Look at me, my eldest sister-in-law has two sons and is longing for a daughter. My second sister-in-law has two daughters and is also hoping to have both a son and a daughter.”
"It will happen, it will all happen." Yinzhen rested his head on Changning's body. The carriage swayed gently, and listening to his lover's soft words, he soon fell asleep.
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