Yuqing Palace

Yinzhen and Su Peisheng quietly went to the residence of their third brother, carefully knocked on the door, and asked in a low voice: "Third brother, are you in the room?"

Yinreng said softly, "Xiaowu, please come in."

Yinzhen ordered Su Peisheng, "You wait outside." After that, he gently pushed the door open and walked into the room calmly.

Yinreng's eyes gleamed with inquiry as he gently and caringly asked Xiaowu, "You've always studied calligraphy with my eldest brother. Why are you here with my third brother today? Could it be that my eldest brother has something to say about you?"

Yinzhen said softly, "My eldest brother went to my father's place today. I have already finished my lessons. I have something important to discuss with my third brother, so I came here to look for him."

Yinreng tilted his head slightly, his eyes showing curiosity, and asked, "Xiaowu, is there anything you want to discuss with me?"

Yinzhen held his third brother's arm tightly, his eyes gleaming with determination: "Third brother, I want to personally make a birthday gift for my eldest brother to express my feelings."

Yinreng frowned slightly and said calmly, "Since you have an idea, why bother looking for me? Just do it."

Yinzhen looked at his third brother earnestly and said, "Third brother, my mother and father have both praised your painting skills as the best among our brothers. You have spent far more time with my eldest brother than I have, so you must be well aware of his preferences. Therefore, I earnestly ask you to give me some guidance and help me so that my fifth brother can cater to his preferences and show your appreciation."

Yinreng asked softly, "Have you ever thought about what kind of birthday gift to prepare for big brother?"

Yinzhen held his third brother's arm tightly, his eyes gleaming with admiration. "My eldest brother is a man of both civil and military talents, and he excels. I believe a custom-made folding fan for him will surely highlight his elegance. As for the painting on the fan, I would like to trouble you to paint with your brush and add color to it."

Yinreng nodded slightly, a hint of determination flashing in his eyes: "Okay, Third Brother will do his best to help you and fight alongside you."

Yinzhen: "Thank you, Third Brother. Third Brother still loves Yuanyuan the most. Yuanyuan likes Big Brother and Third Brother the most."

Yinreng gazed at his younger brother with a doting look and whispered, "You and Xiaoqi are both biological brothers born to the same mother as my elder brother and me. If I don't favor you, would I favor my eighth, ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth brothers?" His words were full of a brother's love and affection, as if there was an indescribable emotional bond hidden in their common blood.

Yinzhen shook his head calmly, his expression revealing a certain firmness: "No, no, my eldest brother and third brother belong to me, Yinzhen. No one else can interfere."

Yinreng smiled dotingly and asked softly, "Xiaowu, how is your calligraphy going? Have you made any progress? If it's not satisfactory, I'll have to punish you a little. Remember not to let my brother down."

Yinzhen: "It's okay to practice, that's why my elder brother is reluctant to punish me."

Yinreng asked softly, "Yuanyuan, the folding fan you carefully crafted for my eldest brother as a birthday gift is truly ingenious. So, what kind of ingenious gift will you give your third brother for his birthday?"

Yinzhen paused for a moment, "Hmm... what exactly is Third Brother's wish?"

Yinreng said softly, "You must ponder the profound meaning of this alone."

Yinzhen nodded slightly and said softly, "Okay, Yuanyuan will keep this in mind. Third brother, you must keep this a secret and don't say a word to me in front of my eldest brother."

Yinreng: "Don't worry, I won't tell my elder brother."

Yinzhen: "Third brother, third brother, is royal blue your favorite color?"

Yinreng: "Yes. What's wrong?"

Yinzhen said casually, "I'm just asking, brother, don't worry too much. I'll go back to my room and carefully prepare a birthday gift for you."

Yinreng: "Go ahead."

Yinzhen and Su Peisheng quietly left Yuqing Palace and went to the Imperial Household Department to carefully select fine sandalwood and silky paper, and meticulously choose the fine silk thread suitable for the fan pendant. Afterwards, the two returned to their room, and Yinzhen began to personally craft the folding fan, each step showing unparalleled focus and care.

Su Peisheng: "Master, if you need anything, just ask the Ministry of Internal Affairs to do it. Why do you have to do it yourself?"

Yinzhen said, "This birthday gift is a token of my love for my eldest and third brothers. How could I ask the Imperial Household Department to do it for me? Only by doing it myself can I truly show my sincerity. I have devoted my heart and soul to carving the fan ribs, and even if my hands get scratched, I don't mind. I just want this gift to be filled with my deepest affection."

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