The sun was shining brightly that day, so Lanqin decided to go out for some fresh air and tended to her potted plants in the yard.

"Your Highness's skills are superb! Look how vibrant this bonsai looks after Your Highness's trimming!" The palace servants praised one after another, afraid of being outdone. Lanqin saw it all but didn't take it to heart.

At this moment, a young-looking palace maid walked into Changchun Palace. She handed the invitation from the Fifth Prince's wife to Lanqin and knelt on the ground, trembling.

Lanqin flipped through the invitation, casually handed it to a palace maid beside her, and personally helped the maid up from the ground, saying gently, "This is Changchun Palace, you have nothing to be afraid of."

The palace maids winked at the young-looking palace maid, saying, "Our Lady of Changchun Palace is the best lady in the harem."

Lanqin ignored the palace maids who were making a ruckus, and entered the room with the help of Cui Niang. Not long after, an order was issued - the prospective Fifth Princess Consort was to enter the palace to pay her respects.

Having received confirmation, Princess Mei followed behind the Fifth Prince's wife. Although her face was expressionless, just like the Fifth Prince's wife's, anyone who looked closely could sense that she had a heavy heart.

Fifth Princess Consort knew her thoughts all too well. She glared at Princess Mei and said, "Composed yourself, lest you ruin everything!"

Megge gritted her teeth to control herself and not lose her composure. After a long while, she finally replied, "Yes."

After entering Changchun Palace, Lanqin exchanged a few pleasantries with them and then asked, "Fifth Princess and Princess, is there anything important that brings you here this time?"

Fifth Prince Consort and Princess Mei exchanged a glance, and then Fifth Prince Consort went straight to the point and pleaded with Lanqin, "Your Highness, please save Fifth Prince."

Immediately afterwards, Mei Gege gave Lanqin a half-bow: "Your Majesty, I have not seen Qing'an for a long time and I miss her very much. I beg Your Majesty to grant me the grace to reunite with Qing'an."

The palace maids murmured to themselves: Why doesn't this Princess Mei care about the Fifth Prince at all?

Lanqin knew that Mei Gege's real intention was not what it seemed; she mentioned Qing'an to plead for Fifth Master's life through Qing'an.

Lanqin looked at the two of them, her thoughts racing: Fifth Master was confused and made the mistake that Fourth Master hated most. Fourth Master was sensitive about those things, so she really couldn't bring herself to speak up.

After a long while, Lanqin let out a long sigh and said, "Fine, I will remember this matter."

Fifth Prince's wife beamed with joy. Lanqin raised her hand and said, "Don't be too happy. Let me remind you first that I will ask the Emperor to be lenient with Fifth Prince. However, he may be spared the death penalty, but he will not escape punishment. It will be difficult for Fifth Prince to be released without charge."

Lanqin spoke gently, but the meaning behind her words was quite profound. When the Fifth Prince's wife thought of the fate of the Eighth and Ninth Princes, the slight dissatisfaction in her heart disappeared instantly.

"Thank you for your help, Your Highness. I will remember your great kindness." The Fifth Prince's wife said meaningfully. She would remember it, but not the Fifth Prince. It must be said that the Fifth Prince's wife was truly planning for the Fifth Prince.

After Lanqin finished dealing with the matter of the Fifth Prince's wife, she looked at Princess Mei, whose forehead was covered in sweat.

"Princess Mei, do you know what Qing'an has done?"

Mei Gege dared not look up at Lan Qin, her voice filled with despair as she said, "I know."

"You knew?" Lanqin suddenly raised her voice, her tone becoming harsh. "Since you knew, why did you still go to her to plead with me?!"

"I haven't even held Qing'an accountable for the mistakes she made. Why are you dragging her into this now? Aren't you trying to harm her?" Lanqin said sternly.