Chapter 111 Yinxiang Returns
Yihuan was preparing a whole lamb hotpot feast for the evening, and the Thirteenth Master Yinxiang, whom Yinzhen had always been thinking about, finally came back.

Since Concubine Min passed away, the Thirteenth Master was extremely sad and did not want to live in the place where his mother died. So he obtained the Emperor's consent and went out to study.

Now, five years have passed in a blink of an eye. He finally ended his long journey and wrote back to say that he would not leave again.

Yinzhen was very excited. Before she was conferred the title of Concubine Min, she lived in a side hall of the Yonghe Palace. After she was conferred the title of Concubine, she was not valued by the Emperor. It was Concubine De who had been in care for so many years, and Yinxiang could be said to have grown up under the care of Yinzhen.

Unlike the naughty and active Fourteenth Master, the Thirteenth Master has always been a well-behaved and lovely younger brother.

Yinzhen once really had such a brother. The Sixth Prince was his dream brother, but he died of illness at a young age. He was secretly sad for a long time. Until the Thirteenth Prince was born, Yinzhen seemed to see the Sixth Prince grow up. He would call him Fourth Brother in a soft voice, follow him around, and take his words as the golden rule.

In short, although five years have passed, the Thirteenth Master is still the best brother in Yinzhen's heart.

As soon as he received the news from the Thirteenth Master, Yinzhen could not help but calculate his pace and went out of the city to greet him early. Yihuan heard Yinzhen say that the Thirteenth Master's two favorite foods were mutton and pot.

That's easy. Use red oil to make a hot soup base, add some mushroom soup, and the simple shuangyang pot is ready. Instruct the kitchen to serve all kinds of fresh beef and mutton, as well as seasonal vegetables and fruits, and finally prepare the noodles.

Honghui's injury has healed. He and Hongyun followed Yinzhen to welcome the Thirteenth Master. Yihuan called the eldest princess and Liuliu to have dinner together.

Liuliu had already learned to read a Western clock. She stared at the movement of the minute hand. Seeing that half of the meal had passed and the meal had not started yet, she became a little dissatisfied: "Mother, it's time to eat."

"Liu Liu is really smart. He has learned to tell time." Yi Hua lowered her head and kissed her. "Wait a minute today. Your Thirteenth Uncle has come from afar. We have to welcome him."

Liu Liu seemed to understand what was going on. She held her stomach and sighed, but she didn't continue to make a fuss.

Seeing that Yihua didn't object, the eldest princess took a piece of mung bean cake and fed Liuliu two bites. She wanted more, but the eldest princess refused to give it to her: "Liuliu, look, this is your favorite hot pot. You are full now, and you won't be able to eat more later. Can you wait a little longer? Ama will be back soon."

"Okay." Liu Liu looked at the mutton on the table, her eyes revealing desire. She swallowed and stopped eating.

Yihua found it funny. Liuliu had a good appetite since she was little. She kept an eye on her weight to prevent her from getting fat. There was nothing she could do. She was too cute. Anyone who came to hug her would be fed something.

Speak of the devil, here comes the sound of footsteps. Yinzhen brings the Thirteenth Prince, followed by the Ninth Prince, the Tenth Prince and the Fourteenth Prince with a sullen face.

When the princes came in, they greeted Yihuan and said, "Greetings, Fourth Sister-in-law."

Yihuan quickly returned a half-bow and motioned for everyone to sit down. After washing their hands, the charcoal fire was lit and the soup base was boiled. The room was already bustling with activity.

After the meat and vegetables were put into the pot, Liu Liu took a big bite with satisfaction, and then stared at the new uncle who he didn't know with curiosity.

He was dressed in plain clothes, which did not fit in with the gorgeous clothes in the room, but miraculously he seemed to be in harmony with them. Maybe it was because his smile was too sincere, and his every move exuded an open-minded charm that made people ignore his appearance and appreciate his interesting soul after spending some time with him.

"I went... I traveled almost all over the country, and compared maps along the way. I found many places that were not recorded on the maps. I compiled them into a book and moved to Fourth Brother's house in the next few days. Fourth Brother, take a good look at the magnificent mountains and rivers of our Qing Dynasty." Thirteenth Master raised his wine glass and toasted to his brothers one by one. After a few words, Ninth Master was already arm in arm with him, acting like brothers. Yihua held Liuliu, spent some time, and left with the eldest princess, leaving the dinner table completely to the men.

"Princess, you didn't eat much just now. I asked the kitchen to make century egg and lean meat porridge, as well as a few side dishes. It should be delivered to your courtyard in time." In such occasions, except for the drinking contest at the end, there would be no good food. Yihuan had already made preparations.

"Thank you, mother." The eldest princess bowed and walked away with her maid.

"Mom, where is Liuliu's preserved egg and lean meat porridge?" Liuliu asked her, looking up.

Yihuan smiled and tapped her forehead: "I think you are like preserved egg and lean meat porridge, you only know how to eat."

"Mom, Liuliu can't eat it." Liuliu covered her butt very seriously, "Liuliu is not delicious."

Yihuan made her hands into claws and opened her mouth to make tiger sounds. Liuliu screamed and ran away. Yihuan followed her and had a lot of fun.

Yinxiang raised his glass to Yinzhen and said, "Long time no see. Fourteenth brother, why don't you have a drink with me?"

Yinzhen's face darkened, he raised the cup and drank it all in one gulp. Who is his brother? It's so annoying!
Yinzhen sat in the main seat and felt that his thirteenth brother was good in every way, bright and cheerful, and had finally grown up. He was no longer the little boy who couldn't stop crying after his mother passed away.

The fourteenth brother really has no knowledge of etiquette. He has a stern face towards his elder brother, while the thirteenth brother is still talking and laughing with him.

Old Ten drank the wine that Yinxiang brought back and ate the mutton with big mouthfuls: "Thirteen, your wine is really good. What's its name? I've never had it in the capital."

"I don't know my brother's name, but one time when we went to the north, our silver was stolen on the way. We were still some distance away from the business, so we walked nearly ten kilometers and passed by a farmer's house. This was their own home-brewed wine."

"In order to drink for a few more days, we stayed in that farmer's house for more than ten days. Fortunately, I followed my fourth brother to farm since I was young, so I know a little about the cultivation techniques of land and crops. That's why the owner of the house didn't chase us away."

"Look, when I left, I only took this one jar with me. I couldn't take more."

“What a rare thing!” Lao Shi was impatient to listen to all this. He only heard the last sentence and immediately filled his own glass. He would not lose out if he drank one less glass.

"As expected, the great man hides himself in the city. This fine wine has never been to the capital." Yinzhen was happy today and drank a lot. His cheeks were now flushed and he held Yinxiang tightly.

"I feel ashamed. It is my fourth brother and his wife who have taken care of our family all these years. I would like to offer a toast to my fourth brother."

Of course Yinxiang also got married. The emperor appointed someone and set a wedding date. He hurried back, became the groom, and then ran out again. Yihuan once complained in her heart that the Thirteenth Prince was impeccable as a son and a brother, but as a husband, there was still some adjustment to be made.

For a while, people in the room were toasting each other with cups and the fire in the pot continued to burn until dawn.