Rebirth of His Royal Highness Prince Chenghu

Time flies and it is May.

Yaliqi asked softly, "My dear, your birthday is approaching, and I am wondering whether I should invite my eldest brother and fifth brother to come to our house to celebrate together?

Yinreng said: "No need. After all, we are still in mourning for Huang Wuku's mother and cannot drink, so I will not invite my elder brother and others to come. Besides, you are five or six months pregnant. If my sister-in-law and younger sister-in-law come, you will have to take care of them. Don't tire yourself out."

Yaliqi felt warm in her heart, and leaned against Yinreng, saying coquettishly, "My husband is very thoughtful, but in this way, your birthday will be too lonely."

Yinreng patted her hand gently and said with a smile: "It's okay, as long as Zhenzhen is with me, it's enough."

Yaliqi's eyes rolled, and a plan came to her mind. "How about I cook a table of dishes for my husband myself? It would be a token of my appreciation."

Yinreng said: "You are pregnant, so don't bother yourself. Let the head chef do it. I will do whatever you want after you give birth."

Yaliqi refused to listen and tugged at Yinreng's sleeve, shaking it. "My dear husband, this is what I wanted to do for you even though I was pregnant. A big kitchen wouldn't be as attentive as I am. And I promise it won't be too tiring. I'll just make one or two simple dishes." Yinreng couldn't persuade her and nodded helplessly. "Alright then, Zhenzhen, don't try to be stubborn."

Yaliqi was overjoyed and went to arrange the ingredients that day. She was a smart person, and although she was pregnant and had difficulty moving, she was able to direct the maids in an orderly manner.

On the third day of the fifth lunar month, Yaliqi woke up early, prepared longevity noodles herself, and then began to carefully prepare the dishes. She picked out a few of Yinreng's favorites, and although she only made two, she put a lot of thought into them.

As Yaliqi worked in the kitchen, the servants in the mansion were a little worried, afraid that something might go wrong. But Yaliqi remained calm and prepared the food carefully according to the recipe he remembered.

Finally, the dishes were served. Yinreng was moved when he saw the two dishes that looked so good.

Yaliqi said shyly, "Husband, try it." Yinreng took a bite first and was surprised by its delicious taste. He praised her repeatedly, "Zhenzhen is really clever and skillful. She must be exhausted from working so hard."

Yaliqi smiled and shook his head, "I'm not tired, as long as my husband likes it."

Xu Wei hurried into the dining hall and respectfully reported to Yinreng, "My Lord, the Crown Prince and the Fifth Prince have sent birthday gifts to you!"

Yinreng raised his eyebrows slightly, "Oh? Eldest brother and fifth brother are very thoughtful. Just accept the gifts and take good care of them." Xu Wei took the order and left.

Yaliqi asked curiously, "My husband, I wonder what rare things my eldest brother and fifth brother gave me?"

Yinreng scratched her nose lovingly and said, "No matter what it is, it can't compare to Zhenzhen's kindness."

Yaliqi felt sweet after hearing this. Just as she was about to say something, she suddenly clutched her stomach and cried softly. Yinreng hurriedly supported her and asked anxiously, "What's wrong with Zhenzhen? Are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere?"

Yaliqi slowed down and said, "Maybe I was standing for too long, and the child kicked me."

Yinreng carefully helped her sit down and gently scolded her, "I told you not to be so stubborn. Now look what will happen if you and the child get hurt."

Yaliqi leaned in his arms and comforted him, "Don't worry, my husband. Everything is fine now."

That night, Yaliqi felt well enough, and the two of them sat in the courtyard to enjoy the cool breeze. Yaliqi looked up at the moon and said, "Today is my husband's birthday. I hope to spend every year with him."

Yinreng hugged her tightly and said gently, "Of course, next year we will spend it together as a family."

Xu Wei respectfully held the registered booklet in both hands and walked to the main courtyard. He walked before the master, bowed slightly, and respectfully handed the booklet to him. He said softly, "Master, all the gifts sent today have been registered in detail. Please review them."

Yinreng smiled as he stretched out his arms and gently embraced Yaliqi in his arms. The gesture was gentle and intimate. He looked down at the beautiful person in his arms and said softly, "Xu Wei, please tell this prince who has sent birthday gifts this year." After saying this, he pinched the tip of Yaliqi's nose affectionately.

Xu Wei replied respectfully, "Yes, my lord." He carefully flipped open the thick account book and read in a clear and resonant voice, "My lord, this account book records the details of the gifts sent by various parties. The Crown Prince specially sent you a set of top-notch four treasures of the study. The Fifth Prince presented you with a painting by a famous artist. The Seventh Prince presented you with a pair of exquisite blue and white porcelain vases. The Fourteenth Prince presented you with a chessboard carved from fine white jade. The Emperor and the Empress presented you with two Duan inkstones, ten Hu brushes, a pair of jadeite rings, and two complete sets of the four treasures of the study."

Yinreng narrowed his eyes slightly, a hint of majesty in them. He waved to Xu Wei beside him and said slowly, "Xu Wei, go take the birthday gifts from my eldest brother and fifth brother to this prince's study and put them away. As for the other gifts, put them all in the storeroom." He smoothed his sleeves gently, his lips curled up slightly, as if he was looking forward to these two special gifts. Xu Wei responded respectfully and quickly followed Yinreng's instructions.

Yalichi asked softly, "My husband, I see that you like the birthday gifts given by my eldest brother and fifth brother very much! I wonder what is so special about these two gifts that makes you like them so much?" Her big watery eyes stared at her husband with curiosity, expecting him to give a satisfactory answer.