“They probably think that Ulanara Xueying’s work is more eye-catching than hers,” Lanqin said.

“Is that the reason? Then this servant thinks that Miss Fucha is rather narrow-minded,” Baoqin said.

“It’s not that she’s petty. Given the Fucha family’s background, Mingyu has been a pampered young lady since childhood. The fact that she waited for us at the door today is a sign that she wants to get along with me,” Lanqin said. “However, it seems that Wuxiha doesn’t like this Miss Fucha very much.”

“That’s right, Fourth Princess seems to particularly dislike it. After all, sister-in-law and sister-in-law don’t get along very well,” Baoqin said.

“Beichuk and Mingyu get along quite well. It’s just their personalities,” Lanqin said.

When Lanqin arrived at Wan'an Fanghe, where Hongli and Hongzhou were staying, they were already attending classes with their teacher. It turned out that the Fourth Prince had ordered their tutor, Master Zhu, to also move to Yuanmingyuan to continue teaching them. Therefore, Hongli and Hongzhou didn't have much time to play with the girls, and their daily studies were quite demanding.

Lanqin used to live in Wan'an Fanghe, so she was very familiar with everything inside. Seeing that her two sons were not there, she instructed the servants to start preparing lunch. When they returned, she called four girls over to have lunch together.

"Baoqin, go to the kitchen and, according to what Hongli and Hongzhou usually like, make some new dishes based on the specialties of the garden. Also, make a hot pot with beef and mutton, and a fish. Have them prepare enough for seven or eight people," Lanqin said.

After Hongli and Hongzhou finished their studies, the two of them, knowing that Lanqin would be coming today, hurried back.

Lanqin hadn't seen Hongli and Hongzhou for a long time, so she naturally spent a lot of time being affectionate with them. After asking about their studies, she asked if they needed anything. Her loving motherly demeanor was evident in her words. Even Hongzhou felt that Lanqin was very meticulous and treated him like her own son, asking him all sorts of questions.

Hongzhou had no idea that Lanqin was her biological mother. Now that she finally had a chance to care for and look after her, how could she easily miss it?

"Mother, look at you, you've made Hongzhou feel embarrassed by all the questions you've asked." Hongli felt embarrassed for Lanqin when he saw her pulling Hongzhou aside and asking him all sorts of questions.

"Hongzhou, don't mind me asking so many questions. Your mother asked me to ask. Don't be shy." Lanqin rolled her eyes at Hongli, then turned to Hongzhou, who was blushing and had his head down.

Lanqin knew that Hongzhou had always been deeply in love with Ulanara Xueying, but she also knew who that girl had ultimately married. If Hongzhou continued to love her like this, the pain he would suffer later would likely be even greater. Lanqin's biggest worry was whether the two brothers would turn against each other over a woman. The deeper Hongzhou's love, the more hurt he and Hongli would likely experience in the future.

"Alright, come and try on the fox fur cloaks I prepared for you two brothers." Lanqin temporarily put aside her concern for Hongzhou and gestured for Baoqin to take out two identical fox fur cloaks for them to try on.

With the help of their maids, Hongli and Hongzhou put on fox fur cloaks that Lanqin had made for them herself. The two were fraternal twin brothers, only a few hours apart in age. Hongli and Hongzhou did not look alike, but their figures were extremely similar. If they wore the same clothes, it would be impossible to tell them apart from behind.