The Fourth Prince toyed with the wine cup in his hand, gazed at the Second Princess for a moment, and then slowly smiled and said, "This is a family banquet, let's not talk about serious matters! I appreciate Princess Yong'an's filial piety."

Consort Nian was taken aback, exchanged a glance with the Second Princess kneeling on the ground, and said with a smile, "Your Majesty is right! This is a family banquet, and we are all family. How could Your Majesty ignore the Second Princess's kind intentions..." The Fourth Prince's expression tightened, and the Second Princess quickly kowtowed, saying, "Father, it was I who overstepped my bounds. I simply couldn't think of anything I could do for you and the Qing Dynasty to repay your kindness in raising me, so I dared to ask for a position for my husband..."

The Fourth Prince said, “Get up. I will make my own plans. You are Princess Yong’an, whom I personally bestowed upon you! My only wish for you is that you remain safe and healthy forever. Although I have raised you, you have also brought me joy…”

Lanqin suddenly stood up and smiled at the Fourth Prince, saying, "Your Majesty, the Second Princess's filial piety reminds me of Wuxiha. What Your Majesty says makes sense. As parents, we don't ask our children for anything in return. All the kindness we've received during our upbringing has already been repaid. The joy our children bring us is also a form of repayment... Now, I also hope that Wuxiha can always be safe and happy..."

Fourth Master knew that Lanqin was trying to help him and divert everyone's attention. Fourth Master gave Lanqin a grateful look. Second Princess had nothing to say. Although Fourth Master did not refuse her, he also did not give a clear answer about what task he would assign her.

The Second Princess secretly glanced at Consort Nian, who shook her head impatiently. The Second Princess had no choice but to kowtow in thanks and return to her seat.

Once the conversation started, it wasn't easy to stop. Ninth Prince, who had been sitting below drinking, also stood up, feigning a dazed state, and toasted Fourth Prince: "Your Majesty, Princess Yong'an's words have made me ashamed..."

The Fourth Prince suppressed his anger and asked with a smile, "What is there to be ashamed of?"

Ninth Prince stepped forward and said, “Even princesses know they should serve the court and the Qing Dynasty. We men, however, are doing idle and trivial tasks, slacking off and wasting our days. We are truly ashamed before our imperial brother and our ancestors…”

The Fourth Prince was displeased, but outwardly he still smiled and said, "Ninth Brother is really overthinking things. Ninth Brother has always been loyal to the Qing Dynasty and has done his best. How could you say he's slacking off?"

Ninth Prince waved his hand and laughed, "Your Majesty, don't try to cover for me. I haven't done a good job, unlike Thirteenth Brother who always helps Your Majesty solve your problems. Since everyone here can be my witness, I beg Your Majesty to arrange an official position for me. No matter how hard or tiring it is, I will never refuse..."

Those in the audience who didn't understand the situation applauded and cheered. Fourth Master looked embarrassed, unsure of what to say, and could only remain silent with a gloomy expression. Unexpectedly, Eighth Master also stood up and bowed to Fourth Master.

"Your Majesty, what Ninth Brother said makes sense. We really can't just play around anymore. I beg Your Majesty to arrange something for me so that I won't be looked down upon by the other brothers..." Eighth Prince said with a smile, staring at Fourth Prince.

Lanqin looked at Fourth Master with concern, even though she knew that Eighth and Ninth Masters were doing this on purpose to gain power.

Seeing that the Fourth Prince was in a difficult position and Lanqin couldn't say anything, the Thirteenth Prince was watching the Fourth Prince closely, waiting for him to divide power and influence among the Nian family.

Thirteen, holding a wine cup, walked to the front and downed it in one gulp. He then said with great pride, "Congratulations, Your Majesty! Today you not only marry off your daughter, but you also receive the voluntary assistance of all of you Your Majesty brothers. In the future, our Great Qing Dynasty will surely prosper and enjoy lasting peace."

The Fourth Prince chuckled dryly and replied, "Thirteenth Prince's words are pleasing to the ear. I'll reward you with another cup..."