This unexpected joy brought Lin Wanyi out of her sorrow in one fell swoop.

She looked at Mrs. Feng with surprise in her eyes.

Only to see her smiling shyly and nodding.

Lin Wanyi immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

"This is good news, brother. I’ll have Qiu Ming prepare some things later, and when the time comes, you can take them back to help sister-in-law recover."

"Alright, I won’t be polite."

"We’re family, saying such things makes us distant."

Eldest Brother Lin smiled, and Lin Wanyi was also happy for her brother’s stable life.

So she whispered.

"It will be better, everything will be better."

"Yes."

The Emperor had long intended to reward his high achievements.

But due to the matter of Hui Xian, it couldn’t be publicized, so it was delayed for a while.

Moreover, he was granted a year off to stay home and recuperate.

It was fortunate as he could spend more time with his parents and children.

His absence during the past half year had deeply worried his family.

Now that he’s back safely, it’s naturally good to gather with family.

Thus, the matter of award is postponed for now.

Anyway, the Emperor remembers, so being promoted is just a matter of time.

There’s no rush.

After chatting with her brother for a while, Lin Wanyi smiled and said.

"I haven’t seen my younger brother and cousin in a long time, and in a month, they’ll be taking the exams with my eldest cousin-in-law. I’m afraid they’re under pressure, so I don’t dare to say much. If you have time, brother, please see them off for me."

Lin Wanyi prepared writing materials for all three of them.

Later, she’ll have them take it all, for good luck.

Lin Xingzhi had similar thoughts.

Even though he’s worried, he doesn’t dare to speak now.

Afraid of giving them pressure.

Especially the eldest cousin-in-law.

Rumor has it he’s failed several times.

But calling her brother and cousin to see is fine.

Since Lin Wanyi became part of the palace, she could often see her brother Lin Xingzhi.

But she hasn’t seen her younger brother.

Thinking back, it’s been over three years.

Seeing her brother now, who grew taller, Lin Wanyi felt quite nostalgic.

"You’re all grown up now, that’s wonderful."

"Sister."

"Yes."

Lin Muzhi was reserved and steady, rarely expressing himself.

So when facing Lin Wanyi, he kept most feelings inside.

But the bond between siblings wasn’t lessened compared to Lin Xingzhi and Lin Wanyi.

Lin Wanyi teased him.

"In such a manner, Mother is probably troubled again. If I were a lady with daughters and saw such a fine boy, he’d definitely be chosen as a son-in-law."

Hearing this, Dong Keli laughed aloud alongside her.

He was quite unreserved when it came to teasing Lin Muzhi.

Showing his big white teeth, he said.

"Cousin hasn’t seen it, since we returned home, many matchmakers have been blocking the door, afraid cousin would be snatched away. If I didn’t have the strength to protect him in, he’d likely be a guest elsewhere by now."

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanyi and Lin Xingzhi burst into laughter.

The laughter attracted a lot of attention.

But soon, the Crown Prince’s antics diverted it away.

Seeing this, they had to rein themselves in a bit.

Consequently, Lin Muzhi glared at cousin Dong Keli and sternly replied.

"A man stands in the world, first establishes a career, then a family."

His words blocked any further teasing attempts.

Seeing his demeanor, Lin Wanyi and her brother Lin Xingzhi exchanged a glance.

It felt like they were back in childhood.

Though Lin Muzhi was the youngest of the three.

He was the most steady, always behaving studiously.

Every time he lectured his siblings, his manner resembled that of a teacher.

Thinking of this, the two laughed affectionately.

Dong Keli’s temperament differed from his sister Dong Qiulan.

He truly inherited his parents, Eldest Master Dong and his wife, quick-witted and sociable nature.

So with him around, Lin Wanyi’s face was filled with smiles.

Chatting as a family, time naturally flew by.

Soon, the Second Prince and Sixth Prince arrived too.

The Second Prince was accompanied by a study companion of similar age.

Named Ying Shi.

Today he came along specifically to join the meal.

And the Sixth Prince, merely three months old, was in the sleep-loving period.

So only when he woke up did Nanny Zhuang bring him over.

The elderly couple of the Dong family immediately received the little great-grandson lovingly.

Scanning him up and down meticulously.

Treasuring him dearly.

"Ah, our beloved little treasure has grown so big, wonderful, wonderful!"

He was born bigger, so after three months, he seemed like half a year old.

Placed with the equally sturdy Ying, there was little difference.

Mrs. Dong was delighted, looking left at her grandson and right at her great-grandson.

Her eyes were dazzled.

"Son greets Mother Concubine."

"I pay respects to Imperial Concubine, Crown Prince, Second Princess, Fourth Prince, Third Princess, Sixth Prince."

After greeting Lin Wanyi, the Second Prince also greeted everyone with family ceremony.

He was now the eldest prince in the palace.

Also the oldest among children present today.

Naturally adopting the demeanor of an elder brother.

Possessing affection for siblings, yet maintaining principles.

Children always enjoy playing with those older, so upon the Second Prince’s arrival.

The littles flocked around.

Leaving Ying and the Sixth Prince there enjoying a camaraderie.

Xige first met the Second Prince, and the Second Prince likewise.

However, they didn’t find it awkward, after a simple acquaintance, they became familiar.

Perhaps because Xige’s age was closer to his.

Having also attended school.

Thus, their conversation seemed to share mutual interests.

"Is cousin studying at Great Grandfather’s mansion?"

"Yes."

"I heard the brothers there are lively folks, next autumn hunt, we’ll definitely have a contest."

The autumn hunt hasn’t been held for several years.

This year is no exception.

Yet the Second Prince remained curious about it.

He diligently practiced riding and shooting, aiming to showcase himself at the hunt.

But not for recognition, simply for personal enjoyment.

Xige at the Fourth Prince Mansion, besides literacy learning, also practiced riding and shooting naturally.

Moreover, there’s a martial field at the Fourth Prince’s Mansion.

All family descendants were valiant, training harder compared to the Second Prince in the palace.

So when hearing the Second Prince express his intent, he laughed and said.

"Then the Second Prince needs to step up, the young princes at the Fourth Prince Mansion are all formidable."