Qing Dynasty Transmigration: Fourth Master's Imperial Consort

New book is open: "Qing Dynasty Transmigration: Fourth Master's Beloved Consort", welcoming new and old friends to follow.

Before transmigration, Lin Mengyao was a leftover woman ...

Chapter 290 Rabbit Hole

At that moment, the two people strolling in the field were completely unaware of the other two women's conspiracy. Like the wings of a giant eagle, they slowly descended and enveloped their heads.

"Grandpa, a rabbit, a rabbit!" Lanqin suddenly saw a fluffy thing in front of her. In the breeze, the white fur trembled in the wind, making it look very beautiful.

Lanqin dashed forward, and before Fourth Master could stop her, her footsteps had already startled the rabbit. A small, snow-white ball quickly began to run across the yellow-green field.

"Master, hurry and chase it! It's gone!" Lanqin turned around and saw the Fourth Master looking at her helplessly. She said, "Master, why are you looking at me? That rabbit just got away. I wish we could catch it."

"Rabbits are naturally suspicious. Their ears are so big, their hearing is much better than a human's. You just ran over so loudly, no wonder it ran away!" Fourth Master walked up to Lanqin, looking at the little princess's flushed face with affection, and said again, "It's just a little rabbit, why do you want it? Then I'll have someone send a whole litter to your yard later, okay?"

Lanqin pouted and said with dissatisfaction, "What's so interesting about a domesticated rabbit? I find the wild rabbit much more fun. I'm just stuck in the carriage all day with Holland, and I can't resist playing with a rabbit now that I see one."

The Fourth Prince gently pinched Lanqin's cheek and said softly, "If you don't want to go, I can talk to Father Emperor. But your sister is quite strange. Weren't you not very close before? Why is she specifically asking you to accompany her now?"

Lanqin opened her big eyes and sighed, "Anyway, things will be better once we get through this period. Master, let's not talk about Consort Lan anymore. Where did that rabbit go? Shall we go and look for it?" Lanqin didn't even want to call him "sister" in private, which showed that she really didn't like Holland. She was only restrained by her status and relationship with him.

Fourth Master stretched out his long arm, pulled Lanqin, and continued walking forward. He kept looking around at the ground. Seeing that he looked very serious, Lanqin did not ask any questions.

The two walked to the edge of a slope, where they saw several holes of varying sizes. Lanqin couldn't help but ask, "Master, what are these holes? Are rabbits hiding in them?"

Fourth Master nodded and said, "That's right, haven't you heard of 'a cunning rabbit has three burrows'?"

Looking at the rabbit holes of all sizes on the hillside, Lanqin suddenly became playful. She ran to the rabbit holes, squatted down, and carefully examined the small holes. She said incredulously, "Grandpa, the entrances to these holes are so small. How can rabbits fit in like that?"

Fourth Master walked to her side and squatted down, saying, "The rabbit looks big, but it's just because of its fur. If it didn't have fur, it could easily squeeze into this hole."

Lanqin nodded, thought for a moment, and said, "Master, I've figured out how to get the rabbits out of there."

Fourth Master glanced into Little Princess's eyes and curled his lips, saying, "I've also thought of a way. Why don't we share our ideas and see whose is more effective?"

Lanqin nodded excitedly, a simple smile appearing on her face that hadn't shown true joy for many days. Nianxue and Su Peisheng, who arrived later, couldn't help but smile when they saw their masters squatting in front of various caves. Nianxue, in particular, smiled as well when she saw the smile on Lanqin's face that she hadn't seen for many days.

The princess was happiest when she was with the Fourth Prince! The little girl thought to herself.

Lanqin and Fourth Master spoke up together, sharing their ideas. After they finished, they looked at each other and burst into laughter.

It turns out that the two of them uttered the same word at the same time: smoke!

"Su Peisheng, go back and get some cloth bags. See how many holes there are here, and take as many as you can. Then call a few more palace servants over. Who knows, you might have an extra meal tonight—roasted rabbit meat!" Fourth Prince turned to Su Peisheng, who was grinning foolishly beside him, and said.

Lanqin immediately said to Nianxue, "You go back too, and call Xicha and Ziran, and have Uncle Li come and help. There are so many holes here, there are probably quite a few rabbits."

Su Peisheng immediately agreed and turned to jog towards the imperial carriage. Nianxue also hurriedly agreed and turned to follow Su Peisheng.

"If we could catch a rabbit today, we could stay here and have a bonfire party. We've been traveling for so many days, can we stop and rest?" Lanqin blinked at Fourth Master.

"Whether we go or not, we have to ask Father Emperor. This prince can't make that decision," the Fourth Prince said truthfully.

Lanqin knew he was telling the truth, so she didn't insist and turned back to continue observing the rabbit holes.

Meanwhile, Su Peisheng and Nianxue ran back, but since everyone was taking a midday rest, there weren't many people out for a walk.

"Your Excellency, I'll go call Xicha and the others. You should also go to Consort Lan's side; she has several maids and eunuchs serving her." Nianxue knew how many people Lan had with her because she had been with Lanqin in the Helan carriage. Su Peisheng only brought one eunuch, and it was difficult to call Yan Yu's people, plus the coachman. So Su Peisheng couldn't get many people with him.

"Alright, I'll go right away." Su Peisheng glanced gratefully at Nianxue and headed towards Helan's carriage.

When Su Peisheng ran to Helan's carriage, Baoqin, the palace maid in charge of Helan's food, saw him rushing over and asked, "Eunuch Su, are you looking for our nobleman?" Because the Fourth Prince often took him around, Su Peisheng was recognized by everyone.

“Indeed, my master and Princess Niu have found some rabbit burrows at the foot of that earthen slope, and we would like to ask your esteemed sir to send a few people over to help. Would that be convenient?” Su Peisheng said.

“The esteemed guest is taking a midday rest, and I dare not disturb him. Please ask your father-in-law to look for him elsewhere,” Baoqin said truthfully.

"Well, there's really no one left. Please let me know, young lady," Su Peisheng said with a bitter face.

"Baoqin, who are you talking to outside?" Suddenly, Holland's displeased voice came from inside the carriage; she had clearly woken up.

"Your Excellency, it was Consort Niu who sent Eunuch Su, who serves the Fourth Prince, to request that you send a few men to catch rabbits," Baoqin replied hastily and cautiously.

A silence fell over the carriage as the two men waiting outside quietly awaited Holland's reply.

"I have Hui'an here, you can send Xiao Yuanzi, Baolan and the others along." Finally, Holland's voice came in agreement.

Su Peisheng breathed a sigh of relief and nodded to Baoqin.