Hearing his son's concern for him, Yinzhen felt both gratified and embarrassed, but he couldn't lie, so he simply said that he had eaten too much spicy food the night before.
Changning took this opportunity to admonish the children: "Look, you need to pay attention to the balance of your diet. You can't eat too much of one kind, or it will cause stomach upset. If you only eat spicy food and eat too much of it, you will get pimples and internal heat. Hongzhao, you can't just focus on eating meat in the future. You also need to eat more vegetables. Otherwise, you will end up like your father."
Unwittingly, Yinzhen became a negative example, leaving him both amused and exasperated.
However, it is very deterrent, after all, there are living examples right here.
The Emperor, despite being the Son of Heaven, had developed acne due to his gluttony, which was quite embarrassing. Hongzhao, thinking himself very considerate, comforted Yinzhen: "Father, don't worry, we are very filial and will never laugh at you."
Yinzhen?
A filial son?
Let's change the subject quickly.
"Have you packed all your things? Have you also chosen which servants you're taking with you?"
Once the children entered the palace and the Imperial Study, Yinzhen intended to treat them as independent adults. They were allowed to make all their own decisions, including managing palace servants and tidying up the inner quarters.
Hongyan replied first: "Everything has been arranged. My son's several Haha beads are also ready to be used together on the trip."
Yinzhen nodded in satisfaction, and Hutuli quickly added, "I've already given the instructions. All the nannies can stay here, and I'll just choose a few maids to serve me personally to come out with me."
Yinzhen glanced at her, somewhat puzzled: "Do you dislike being served by the nannies? But is there something wrong with them? Or are they taking advantage of their age?"
Hutu quickly waved his hand: "No, it's just that the old ladies always love to lecture me, and I can't stand listening to them."
Yinzhen understood. To be honest, he didn't like the nannies when he was a child because they always controlled him in big and small matters, restricting his rights and freedom as a master. They also represented the palace rules and the rules and constraints for a prince.
Therefore, as a child, Yinzhen could not openly say, like Hutuli, that he did not want the nanny to follow him and that he disliked the nanny.
However, if you only choose the palace maids you trust and don't have any nannies, there is a slight disadvantage. After all, nannies are familiar with the rules and etiquette, and they are experienced and worldly-wise, more adept at interpersonal relationships, and more considerate and tactful in handling matters.
If there's anything wrong with the painting, they can offer some pointers, which is something those little girls can't compare to.
Hutuli and Yierha are completely different.
Yierha is too obedient and listens to the nannies too much. Although she did something rather unexpected recently, Yinzhen still believes that she needs the nannies to teach her, but she also needs to stand up for herself and have the authority to keep the nannies in check. He can't let a bunch of servants climb over the princess's head.
Hutuli, on the other hand, was completely unwilling to listen to the teachings of the nannies and regarded them only as servants to serve her.
She was previously willing to listen to palace rules and regulations, but she didn't want to enter the palace and embarrass her father, so she cultivated the temperament of a royal princess.
But now that the Emperor, Changning, and the Empress Dowager are all ignoring her, she is ready to let loose completely, revealing her true nature: a person who loves freedom and is unwilling to be bound by rules.
This kind of temperament is both good and bad. What Yinzhen feared was that she was too reckless, full of enthusiasm and passion, only to end up getting hurt.
Therefore, when Yinzhen spoke up, he still allowed her to bring a nanny with her, while his sons each brought their own personal eunuchs and guards.
Hongmin and Hongchen are like brothers, always sticking together.
Hongyang can run and jump now and is learning basic literacy. He recites poems every day. He is someone who values appearance. He is good-looking and likes other beautiful things. His personality is exactly the same as Tuantuan's.
Among them, Hongyang had the most personal maids, each with delicate features and a gentle, approachable smile.
Changning also enjoys watching it; after all, beautiful women are pleasing to the eye, isn't that wonderful!
However, at Hongyang's age, he likes to follow his older brothers around. Hongmin is very much like an older brother and is willing to take his younger brother along in everything. But Hongchen is a little different.
Changning then realized that Hongchen was a bit domineering and possessive of his food.
However, this "food" refers to Hongmin.
When they had dinner together in the evening, Hongmin was originally sitting next to Hongchen, and Hongyang was sitting next to Changning. However, he wanted to sit with his brothers, so he tried hard to climb next to Hongmin with his little arms and legs. Hongchen was a little unhappy and pouted.
Yinzhen naturally noticed as well, so he and Changning exchanged a glance. Changning understood and took Hongchen's hand, asking him, "Why is Hongchen unhappy?"
Hongchen immediately pointed at Hongyang, who had just settled down and was clapping and laughing happily, as if he had found a savior and a support.
"Mother! Seventh brother is bad! He stole my seat!"
“He didn’t take your seat; he just sat on the other side of Hongmin,” Changning explained softly, but Hongchen seemed a little angry.
"That won't do! Mother, you're all on Seventh Brother's side! Fifth Brother is on Seventh Brother's side too! You're all on Seventh Brother's side! Humph! I'm not going to talk to you anymore!"
Hongchen was fuming, while Hongzhao was overjoyed. He nudged Hongyan and said, "Brother, is this what Mother was talking about, a three-year-old? Sure enough, three-year-olds are the hardest to deal with."
Hutu gave him a cold look: "You're still talking nonsense. When we were kids, you used to monopolize Hongyan a lot."
Hongzhao raised his chin: "So what! This is my own brother! No one can take him away!"
Changning couldn't help but cover her head!
Good heavens!
So all these brats have this problem!
How can children born to the same mother still form their own cliques?
Changning really doesn't understand.
However, Hongzhao was alright. He was only focused on protecting his older brother, but he wasn't so domineering as to forbid his other younger brothers from calling him "older brother."
But Hongchen's problem seems to be more serious...
Changning decided to have a good talk with her son after dinner.
Today, since everyone was present, Changning instructed the small kitchen to prepare an Eight Treasure Hot Pot. The ingredients in it were plentiful, including pork ribs, chicken, tofu, potatoes, cabbage, mutton, shrimp, and pigeon. The aroma was rich and the flavor was savory. Hongzhao especially liked to mix the broth from this dish with rice, as if the rice grains were soaked in the aroma of meat.
Hongyan's favorite ingredient is the tofu, which is pan-fried until golden brown and absorbs the sauce perfectly.
Although Hongchen was very angry, he couldn't resist the temptation after smelling the aroma of the dish and twitching his nose. Not to mention, there was also the spicy pork belly sauce that Eunuch Ma had just cooked next to him.
The pork belly is fried until it's fragrant and crispy, and paired with spicy sauce, it's incredibly delicious with rice.
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