Lanqin turned to look at Wenxiu. When the name Zhao Si'er was mentioned, she naturally remembered it clearly and said, "I remember. Back when we were still in the Prince's Mansion, I often went to chat with her. Why are you suddenly bringing her up?"

Wenxiu looked regretful. "She's dead."

Lanqin was shocked and it took her a long time to react. "What? Dead... How could he suddenly die?"

Wenxiu shook her head blankly, "I don't know either."

“Zhao Si’er was Longkodo’s favorite concubine. She was pampered and loved by Longkodo. How could she suddenly…” Lanqin put down her chopsticks and couldn’t react for a long time.

This really surprised her. She didn't understand the reason or what had happened. She just felt that beautiful women often have short lives and that after her death, she would only be talked about. People would say that Zhao Si'er was once Longkodo's favorite concubine, but she died so suddenly, and that was how her life went.

Zhao Si'er was Longkodo's favorite concubine, so she naturally considered herself extraordinary. But in the end, she was just his appendage, and as time went by, no one would remember her anymore.

Wenxiu said, "I am naturally unaware of the reasons and details, but I do know that Zhao Si'er suddenly died last month."

The other wives also shook their heads and sighed. The seventh wife, Xinyi, wiped her mouth with a handkerchief and said, "Even if Zhao Si'er is favored by Longkodo, if he has no children to rely on, this favor will not last long."

The tenth concubine frowned, looking at Xinyi with puzzlement, and said, "Since Zhao Si'er is so favored, why has she never had a child?"

Lan Qin suddenly smiled, a cold smile, "What kind of person is Zhao Si'er? Could she possibly be pregnant with Lord Longkodo's child?"

Although she only said a few words, she made the others understand.

Longkodo is shrewd, suspicious, and meticulous. If he doesn't want Zhao Si'er to have his child, then even if he spoils her rotten, it's impossible for her to bear his offspring.

Yu Xiao then served dessert and fruit. Lan Qin put the matter aside for the time being and said to them with a smile, "Don't think about it, have some fruit!"

Upon hearing this, Shuhui smiled and said, "Yes, it's such a wonderful day, let's not talk about unlucky things."

After having some snacks and fruit, and finishing their tea at Lanqin's place, the group chatted for a while before Lanqin told them to go back to their rooms to rest.

After seeing the group off, she sighed and wiped the smile from her face.

Baoqin knew she was tired from working, so she went to her side and took her hand, saying, "Your Majesty is tired, go and take a nap!"

Lanqin nodded. Although she was very happy and excited, she had gotten up very early in the morning and was busy receiving others during the day, so she naturally shed many times more tears than usual.

Baoqin helped her lie down on the bed. Lanqin looked deep in thought, so they didn't want to disturb her.

Lanqin said, "Wake me up later, don't let me sleep too long."

Baoqin nodded, lowered the bed curtains, and quietly retreated to the side.

Lanqin lay in bed. Sleepiness was usually most likely to come after lunch, but perhaps the news Wenxiu brought her was too shocking.

Zhao Si'er was such a bright and beautiful woman, so favored by Longkodo. She was straightforward and easygoing, and when you interacted with her, you found her to be quite nice.

At that time, in order to win over Longkodo, Lanqin befriended Zhao Si'er through Wenxiu. The group had played cards together and had a fairly good relationship. Zhao Si'er was in good health and had not contracted any serious illness, yet he died so inexplicably, which is truly lamentable.