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The Fourth Prince received an order from Emperor Kangxi to begin preparations for the Thousand Elders Banquet, to be held on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month after the new year, and to have Hongli assist him.

"Have Hongli assist?" Lanqin asked the Fourth Prince in surprise.

"According to Mother, it was Hongli who brought it up with Father Emperor himself. This kid, he's not happy about not being allowed to go with Seventeenth Prince last time, he insists on going out!" Fourth Prince seemed a little displeased, but even if he didn't want Hongli to go out, Kangxi had already given the order, so there was nothing he could do.

Lanqin pondered the words "Feast for a Thousand Elders" and said, "Although Hongli is not old, he is much more mature than his peers. Perhaps it would be good to let him go out and travel around."

“This is an official mission for Father Emperor. If he messes it up, how will we explain it to him?” the Fourth Prince said. “He’s not even of age yet; he’s still a child. This is my first time on official business, and I’m two years older than him.”

Seeing the worried look on the Fourth Prince's face, Lanqin said, "Your Highness, it's not like he went out alone. How was the Thousand Elders Banquet held in previous years?"

“In previous years, the imperial court issued notices to all prefectures and counties, stating that anyone over sixty-five years of age who was willing to come could register, but they had to come to the capital on their own. The imperial court did not provide transportation,” the Fourth Prince said.

“Then Hongli doesn’t need to go out. He can just help write the notice,” Lanqin said.

"That was originally the plan, but Hongli volunteered to Father Emperor, saying he wanted to personally deliver Father Emperor's proclamation to various prefectures and personally select the elderly to attend Father Emperor's Thousand Elders Banquet," the Fourth Prince said.

Lanqin's eyes widened, thinking to herself that Hongli really wanted to take this opportunity to go out and see the world.

"Send some capable people along; that's the only way. I will also inform the people in each prefecture and ask them to cooperate. Hongli is still young; we can't let him do this," the Fourth Prince said.

Lanqin nodded. "But you don't know Hongli's temperament. If he knew you were helping him walk like this, he definitely wouldn't be happy."

"Then just don't let him know. That kid has quite a temper, so we'll arrange it secretly," Fourth Master said.

Lanqin had never realized that the Fourth Prince cared so much about Hongli, even more than she did herself.

"Your Highness, nothing will happen, there's no need to be so nervous. I can tell you're even more nervous than I am," Lanqin said, covering her face with her handkerchief.

"Am I nervous?" Fourth Master asked, his face blank for a moment, not wanting to admit it.

"Yes! He's even more worried about Hongli than I am. He's afraid something might happen to him!" Lanqin said, suppressing a laugh.

“This kid is becoming more and more opinionated every day. I’m afraid that if he goes out and doesn’t do his job well, he’ll embarrass me,” Fourth Master said hurriedly.

"Is that so? I think Your Highness is more worried about something happening to Hongli!" Lanqin laughed. "If you're worried about your son, just admit it!"

Fourth Master pulled Lanqin close and put his arm around her waist, saying, "Yes, Hongli is our son, and we can't afford any mishaps to him. I am indeed a little worried."

Lanqin raised her hand and stroked the Fourth Prince's face, saying, "No, Hongli is blessed with good fortune. You can't keep him tied to your side like a taboo subject forever! He needs to go out and gain some experience."

Fourth Master silently watched Lanqin, knowing that the little woman was right, but he was indeed worried about Hongli.