Secrets of Yuqing Palace

In comparison, Yinxiang's backyard was much more peaceful.

Although he now has only two princes, both are legitimate sons, born to his wife, Fucha.

He did not favor the concubines in his backyard, and there were only the princesses who served him at the beginning and taught him about human affairs, as well as the two princesses given by Concubine Yi when she granted him a marriage.

As for those concubines and princesses, as long as they were sensible and didn't cause trouble, Yinxiang and Fucha would keep them in the backyard and take good care of them.

In fact, Yinxiang’s backyard is similar to Yinsi’s backyard.

But Yinxiang's wife was fertile and gave birth to two legitimate sons for Yinxiang.

Moreover, with Yinsi and Guo Luoluo as targets in front of him, people ignored the fact that Yinxiang was almost the only one who favored his wife.

Thinking of his fourteenth brother, Yinzhen felt helpless and his face became even worse.

Concubine Mu, who had been married to him for many years, could naturally see the expression behind his cold face, which showed helplessness and worry.

Wanlin asked softly, "What's wrong, Master?"

"But what troubles have you encountered?"

Yinzhen put aside his helplessness and shook his head with a smile.

"nothing."

"Tell Ning Chuge that before His Majesty goes to Changchun Garden for summer vacation this year, I will definitely satisfy her by personally receiving her brothers and sisters in Yuanmingyuan."

Wanlin smiled.

"Then I wonder if I can invite the Crown Prince and Crown Princess as well?"

She said a little embarrassedly: "I rarely invite my third sister to my house, so..."

Yinzhen nodded indifferently.

"OK, no problem."

"When the time comes, I will call my thirteenth and fourteenth brothers and let you all get together."

"But the rules should not be ignored at that time, and Fu Jin still has to come forward."

Wanlin said softly, "Thank you, sir. I know."

Yinzhen pulled the concubine's hand and patted it silently, and the room was filled with warmth.

Although she was only a concubine, they had been married for more than ten years and their relationship was no different from that of an ordinary couple.

However, Wanlin knew that this peaceful atmosphere would be broken one day.

She was waiting for Nian to enter the house.

Also waiting for the situation in the former dynasty and the harem to change!

She also didn't think the prince would be someone who would just sit there and wait for death.

Just after the Lantern Festival in the first month of the lunar year, news came from the palace that the emperor had ordered them to move to Changchun Garden in a few days.

The princes who received the news also asked the women in their houses to prepare their entourage and luggage, and move to their respective gardens together.

After two months of simple repairs, the garden was completely habitable.

Yinzhen thought about the eager and pleading look of the second princess at home.

After the morning court session, I directly mentioned the matter to my second brother, the Crown Prince, as well as my thirteenth and fourteenth brothers, inviting them to bring their wives and children to the Old Summer Palace for a gathering.

The key point is that you must bring your wife and children with you.

His Ning Chuge wanted to personally receive his brothers and sisters and invite them to play in the garden.

The ninth and tenth brothers, who heard Yinzhen talking, also came over to join in the fun and said they would come too when the time came.

Yinzhen thought that they were all brothers, and what the old man wanted to see most was brotherly love and respect, so naturally he did not refuse.

Although he had a cold face, he still nodded in agreement and also invited other brothers.

So, two days later, wave after wave of princes, their wives and grandchildren entered the Old Summer Palace.

Wanlin was a little dumbfounded.

With so many people around, it was simply impossible for him to see the prince and have a few words with him alone!

However, when Yinreng and Wanlin entered the Old Summer Palace, Yinzhen came out to greet them with his wife and concubine.

Yinreng naturally heard the thoughts of Yinzhen's concubine.

Thinking back to the end of last year, this concubine often came to the palace to see the wife.

Because it was a busy year-end, he returned to Yuqing Palace very late every day. He never met Concubine Mu once and did not take this matter to heart.

Listening to her inner thoughts today, it seemed like there was some 'message' she was trying to convey?

Yinreng's brows moved slightly.

【Could it be related to me? 】

After staying in the Old Summer Palace for a day, Wanlin still couldn't find a suitable opportunity to talk to the prince alone.

Unexpectedly, there was a sudden turn of events.

The next day, the Crown Princess summoned Concubine Mu and Princess Ningchu to the West Garden of Changchun Garden for a chat.

Under the jealous and resentful gaze of her wife, Concubine Ulanara, Wanlin took Ning Chuge out of the Old Summer Palace and went straight to the West Garden of Changchun Garden.

Wanlin didn't expect that Yinzhen and the prince were also there.

Wanyu smiled and pulled Ning Chuge over.

"Folgochun and Fulinga were so happy when they came back yesterday."

“It is said that Sister Ning Chuge took good care of them and had a lot of fun with them.”

"So, Aunt and Uncle should thank our Ning Chuge."

Ning Chuge smiled playfully and said, "As long as I don't disappoint my brothers and sisters, I'm glad."

"Yes, auntie, where are Folgochun and Fulinga?"

Wanyu smiled and said, "They are living in the West House now."

"Knowing you were coming today, I've already prepared delicious food and fun things for you at the West Office."

"You're familiar with that place. I'll let Xia Chan take you to find them, okay?"

When she lived with her father and mother in the West Garden, she lived in the West House, so she was indeed very familiar with this place.

So Ning Chuge nodded.

"Uh-huh."

"Thank you, Auntie."

Wanyu patted her little head and said lovingly, "Go."

After watching Ning Chuge leave, Wanyu and Yinreng took them on a boat to Lianbotai, located in the southwest of the lake.

Lianbo Terrace is an exquisite pavilion suspended on a small isolated island in the water, surrounded by trees, flowers and plants.

Surrounded by water with rippling blue waves, only a small boat can leisurely reach this quiet place.

Lianbo Terrace is simple and elegant, with vermilion as the main color, flying eaves and brackets, carved beams and painted buildings, and four upturned corners, like a wild goose spreading its wings to fly.

The pavilion has two floors. The lower floor is transparent on all sides, while the upper floor is a great place to enjoy the view and drink tea.

From a distance, it looks like a bright pearl lost in the blue waves.

A few young eunuchs rowed the boat and took them to Lianbotai.

At this time, Xia He and others had already arranged snacks and tea and were waiting at the viewing area upstairs.

Because the upper attic is surrounded by large pieces of transparent glass, it can block the wind and keep warm without affecting their tea and view.

The four of them sat together and talked about everything, and also mentioned the marriage issues of their children.

Now Ning Chuge has been married to the Fucha family, and Feng Sheng'e, who is older than Ning Chuge, has also reached the age to choose a wife.

The princes of the royal family got married relatively early, mostly at the age of fourteen or fifteen, or even younger.

But the royal princesses would get married at much later hours.

Even if they get engaged early, marriage usually takes place around the age of eighteen, or even later.

Originally, Yinzhen was unwilling to discuss matters such as his children's marriage with women.

When he saw his second brother, all he thought about was the affairs of the court. How could he talk about things in the harem?

But since he saw that his second brother seemed very interested, he sat aside and listened patiently.

Yinreng was interested not only because of the mention of his eldest son's marriage, but also because he wanted to see what this concubine was trying to say, or what her purpose was in looking for him.