"Master!" Lanqin called softly with her eyes closed.

Fourth Master was taken aback and was about to agree when he realized that Lanqin had not actually woken up and that the call she had just made was actually in her dream.

Fourth Master quietly watched Lanqin lick her lips, and couldn't help but lower his head and place a kiss on her forehead.

Cui Niang and the others all retreated outside, not daring to come in and disturb the two of them. Besides, their master didn't like them surrounding him.

How can I tell her that Father Emperor wants to bring a child to the palace to raise? How can I get her to agree?

Fourth Master gazed at Lanqin's sleeping face, pondered for a moment, and then gently got up and walked out. Just now, with that one "Master," Fourth Master made a decision in his heart.

"Bring the two princes over here so I can have a look at them!" Fourth Master said to Cui Niang, who was bowing her head in the corner of the room, as he walked into the main room.

Seeing that Fourth Master's tone was somewhat harsh, Cui Niang was puzzled, but dared not delay. She and Nianxue quickly went to the right side room and each took out one child.

Both children had their eyes closed because they were too young to open them.

"Is this the bigger one?" Fourth Master noticed at a glance that one of the two children was noticeably larger than the other.

"Yes, they were born only half an hour apart. Both little princes were born healthy. Their cries were particularly loud," Cui Niang quickly replied.

"Okay, carry him inside." After saying this, Fourth Master walked out without looking back.

“Cui Niang, what does the master mean by this? Why hasn’t he given the two little princes a proper hug?” Nianxue said.

Meanwhile, Fourth Master walked very fast, and Su Peisheng had to jog to keep up.

"Su Peisheng, prepare the carriage. We're going to the palace to deliver the good news to Father Emperor and Mother Emperor." The Fourth Prince said, instructing Su Peisheng to prepare the horses immediately.

Su Peisheng dared not delay and immediately ran to the stables to prepare the horses. In his heart, however, he was wondering what was wrong with his master. He could have gone to the palace to report the good news tomorrow.

After Lanqin woke up, she asked why Fourth Master hadn't returned yet. Cui Niang quickly told her that Fourth Master had already come to see him.

"Did Master say anything?" Lanqin leaned back on the large soft cushion and took the chicken soup that Xicha brought her.

"Master said to let the young master and the young prince take good care of themselves," Cui Niang said somewhat hesitantly.

"What's wrong? You guys seem a bit strange," Lanqin said while drinking chicken soup.

"It's nothing, Your Highness. You should drink it quickly and lie down properly, otherwise you'll have health problems later if you don't take good care of yourself during your postpartum period," Cui Niang said hurriedly.

"Yes, bring the two children over here so I can take a look," Lanqin said, handing the bowl to Xicha.

When the children were brought over for Lanqin to see, she wondered to herself, could one of these two children be the future Qianlong Emperor? How could they be twins? Qianlong did indeed have a brother who later became the leader of the Red Flower Society, named Chen Jinnan?

Lanqin knew that this was just a folk tale about Emperor Qianlong. However, according to Lin Mengyao's memory, historical records showed that Emperor Qianlong did not have twin brothers.

"Master, the little ones will need their diapers changed soon. Why don't you let the wet nurse take them away?" Cui Niang said, noticing that Lan Qin's expression towards the children was a bit strange.

"Yes, take them down. Keep a close eye on them!" Lanqin couldn't help but remind them.

Meanwhile, the Fourth Prince had already ridden his horse to the palace gate.

"Fourth Prince, why are you back again?" The guards at the gate were Qin Gang's subordinates from the Imperial Guard. Because of Qin Gang, they had become familiar with the Fourth Prince.

"Come and tell Father Emperor and Mother the good news!" said the Fourth Prince.

Before they could react, the Fourth Prince had already headed towards the inner palace. He wanted to see Consort De first and have a proper talk with her about Kangxi's demands, hoping that Consort De could persuade Kangxi to withdraw those demands.

When the Fourth Prince sat by Lanqin's bedside, he decided to talk to Emperor Kangxi and suggest that if possible, Lanqin's child should not be taken away.

"Is Mother here?" Fourth Prince asked Lin Mama, who was guarding the gate, as he walked to the entrance of Yonghe Palace.

"Your Highness is here! Greetings, Fourth Prince!" Granny Lin bowed to the Fourth Prince.

The Fourth Prince waved his hand, indicating that the old maids in the palace were all very kind to him. He treated them as close friends and didn't put on airs as a prince.

Consort De was preparing to set out dinner when she saw the Fourth Prince suddenly enter. She said in surprise, "Aren't you going out of the palace today? If you don't leave soon, the gates will be locked."

With a smile, the Fourth Prince said to Consort De, "Your Majesty, I just came in from outside. I've come to bring you good news."

Seeing the Fourth Prince's expression, Consort De had already guessed most of what was going on and asked, "Has she given birth?"

The Fourth Prince bowed to Consort De before saying, "Empress Niohuru has given birth to two princes!"

"Amitabha!" A smile appeared on Consort De's lips. She naturally hoped that the Fourth Prince would have many children and blessings, and she herself had gained two more imperial grandsons.

"Both mother and child are safe!" Fourth Master said.

"Good, Lady Niohuru is truly blessed. She gave birth to twins, both princes. Your father will be very happy to hear this. Go and tell your father the good news quickly," Consort De said with a smile.

However, the Fourth Prince was not in a hurry to report the good news to Emperor Kangxi. Instead, he said to Consort De, "Mother, I have something I want to say to you alone."

Consort De was taken aback for a moment, then waved to Granny De and the others, signaling them to leave.

"Thank you, Mother!" The Fourth Prince lifted his robe and sat down below Consort De.

"Alright, please speak your mind," said Consort De.

"Mother, Father Emperor once told me that he wanted to raise a child from the Niohuru clan to live with him. Are you aware of this?" Fourth Prince didn't beat around the bush and asked directly.

"What? You mean the Emperor wants Niohuru's child?" Consort De stared at the Fourth Prince with wide eyes.

The Fourth Prince understood the surprise on Consort De's face, but it was the truth, so he could only nod.

"Why?" Consort De asked, her expression flickering.

"Father told me that he had a dream in which a white deer was beside him. Later, he had someone calculate his fortune, and it was said that he needed to keep a baby by his side to extend his lifespan," the Fourth Prince said.

"How could your imperial father have taken a liking to the child of your concubine?" Consort De was still in astonishment, her surprise no less than when the Fourth Prince first heard Kangxi say this.

"Your Majesty, I do not know. This is what Father Emperor told me. I have not yet understood Father Emperor's intentions. If I rashly bring the child into the palace, I am afraid that Empress Dowager Niohuru will not be able to accept it and something will happen," said the Fourth Prince.

"You seem to care a lot about Niohuru's feelings! But your father must have his reasons for doing this. Do you want your mother to sound out your father's intentions?" Consort De immediately understood why the Fourth Prince had come to speak with her.

The Fourth Prince nodded and said, "I see that Lady Niohuru regards the child as her own life, and I really can't bear to take one away like this. Please, Mother, have mercy."