After a while, Lanqin noticed that the three girls seemed a bit depressed. Although they smiled broadly in front of Lanqin, they never mentioned anything that made them unhappy.

Finally, one day, in front of the three of them, Bechuk snuggled in Lanqin's arms and acted coquettishly. Lanqin noticed that Princess Qingle's eyes were filled with tears as she looked at Bechuk with envy. Only then did Lanqin realize that they missed their mother.

With the Fourth Prince's permission, Lanqin specially sent someone out of the palace to invite Consort Tian from the Third Prince's residence and Princess Mei from the Fifth Prince's residence to the palace to see her daughter.

Led by a palace maid, the two arrived at the main hall of Changchun Palace. Consort Tian and Lanqin were acquainted in the past, but their statuses had changed so much that they had no chance to meet now. Consort Tian was filled with emotion as she entered the palace this time, wondering what Lanqin would look like. After all, Lanqin was no longer the naive princess she once was, but the high and mighty Consort Xi.

Before long, the two arrived at Changchun Palace. Lanqin was waiting in the main hall and stood up when she saw the two enter.

Consort Tian and Consort Mei bowed to Lanqin, saying, "Your humble servants greet the Noble Consort Xi. May Your Highness enjoy boundless blessings and peace..."

Lanqin quickly stepped forward to help the two up and invited them to sit down.

Consort Tian sat down cautiously, still not daring to relax. She looked around Lanqin's main hall and was secretly amazed by its luxury, which was incomparable to her own bedroom. Looking at Lanqin's clothes and accessories, they were even more exquisite, with even the smallest embellishments being beautiful and dazzling.

Consort Tian felt dejected and remained silent, her head bowed. Lanqin, on the other hand, was very hospitable. She had tea and snacks prepared and said to Consort Tian with a smile, "Consort Tian, ​​how are you... It's been a long time. I wonder if you still remember me..."

Consort Tian was flattered and stood up to bow to Lanqin: "Your Highness Consort Xi is of noble status, I dare not forget..."

Lanqin was slightly stunned. Looking at Consort Tian's respectful demeanor, she realized that she was no longer the Consort Tian who had been favored by the Third Master. The few white hairs at her temples and the barely noticeable wrinkles at the corners of her eyes indicated that Consort Tian had aged.

Lanqin smiled and gestured for Consort Tian to sit down: "No need for formalities... I have always remembered Consort Tian. It is fate that Consort Tian's daughter is now in my Changchun Palace."

Consort Tian then raised her head, looked at Lanqin, and couldn't help but sigh, "I still remember when I gave birth to the Third Prince's second son more than ten years ago, Your Highness was still a princess, and came with the Fourth Prince's wife to congratulate me. I never imagined that the little princess back then would now be the Noble Consort Xi..."

Lanqin was reminded of the past and said with a smile, "Yes, time flies..."

Princess Mei hurriedly said, "Your Majesty's beauty is still intact, how can you say she's aged..."

Lanqin smiled at Princess Mei and said, "Princess, you know how to talk. How can I not be old? I have children and I really dare not fight against time..."

Lanqin knew the two were nervous, and thought that talking about their children would give them something in common.

As expected, Princess Mei became more talkative. Lanqin smiled and said, "Princess, you have a good temperament, and even the daughters you've raised are gentle and beautiful. I like them very much!"

Princess Mei beamed with joy, and the atmosphere gradually became more lively. Consort Tian also relaxed and talked to Lanqin about many past events.

After a while, Lanqin realized that time was running out, so she asked Baoqin to invite the three princesses over.

Lanqin hadn't told the three girls that their mother had returned, wanting to give them a surprise.

Sure enough, when the three girls stepped into the main hall and saw their familiar figures, their eyes immediately filled with tears. They rushed into their mothers' arms and burst into tears...