Although Lanqin didn't like Consort Wang's rigid approach, she knew that she was there on behalf of the Fourth Prince to take care of her and the Eighteenth Prince. Even if they didn't get along, she still had to do her best to take care of their lives here. For example, Niu Baoquan was responsible for preparing their meals. Since the other party had said that the previous ones were not as good as his, it was natural for Niu Baoquan to serve them.

Besides, Lanqin quite liked the Eighteenth Prince. The little boy was very polite, and it was heartbreaking to see him like that.

Under the care of the imperial physician, Shiba's health gradually improved. She was also frequently invited by Lanqin to play in her courtyard, which improved her mood and helped her recover even faster.

The Fourth Prince didn't come often, partly to avoid suspicion. After all, Consort Wang and her son were Emperor Kangxi's concubines, and several imperial physicians accompanied them. To avoid criticism, the Fourth Prince insisted on never coming.

Lanqin understood, so she didn't blame the Fourth Master anymore. The two corresponded almost every day, and since they weren't worried about wasting the servants' time running back and forth, even though they didn't meet, it was almost as if the Fourth Master was by her side. Lanqin assumed that the Fourth Master had gone out on business.

That day, Lanqin had grown tired of everything in the villa and began to think about going out for a stroll. She felt it would be a waste not to take advantage of this rare opportunity to go out.

Moreover, it was because Shiba had once told Lanqin that he had never been to the capital since birth. This time, his mother kept him confined in the carriage the whole time, not letting him even glance outside.

"Sigh, how did Consort Wang, with such a temperament, manage to win Emperor Kangxi's favor?" Lanqin thought to herself.

To fulfill Shiba's wish, Lanqin decided to take him out to see the prosperity of the capital. Although it was a journey of sixty or seventy miles round trip, Shiba's longing eyes made it impossible for Lanqin to refuse.

"Eighteenth Prince, your sister-in-law will take you out to play now, but we'll have to keep it a secret from your mother. Are you willing?" Lanqin asked the Eighteenth Prince.

"Where are we going? Why are we keeping it a secret from Mom?" Four-year-old Shiba is just like any other child. Once you start his curious mode, he can keep asking you questions until you get annoyed.

“Let’s go take a look around the Temple of Earth and Tianqiao area. Didn’t you say you’ve never left the palace? This time, your sister-in-law will take you to see it for yourself,” Lanqin said to the four-year-old eighteenth prince. Her expression was incredibly serious, though she actually just wanted to go out and explore.

“Mother wouldn’t let me go, so I had to keep it a secret from her, right?” The Eighteenth Prince finally understood.

“We’ll go secretly and come back secretly. Your sister-in-law has already arranged everything. It’s good if your mother doesn’t ask. If she does, we’ll have a reason to answer her. Anyway, what your sister-in-law is asking now is whether you’re willing to go or not?” Lanqin asked.

The eighteenth prince pondered for a moment and then nodded. He realized that this sister-in-law and mother were different from the other concubines in the palace.

“Then let’s go. Sister-in-law has even put Wuxiha and Xichen aside, just to fulfill your wish.” Lanqin knew that leaving the two children behind and taking Shiba out would definitely anger the Fourth Master, but she just couldn’t help it.

Lanqin instructed the manor's carriage to take only Nianxue and Xicha, along with the Eighteenth Prince, to the Tianqiao area.

The carriage had been running for quite a while, but Lanqin didn't restrain Shiba like Consort Wang did. Instead, she simply opened the "carriage window" and talked to Shiba while pointing at the scenery along the way.

When they reached the overpass, the commotion outside was too much for Xiao Shiba to handle. The coachman could only find a place to wait.

Lanqin held Shiba's hand, followed by Nianxue and Xicha, as they looked around.

I've never seen so many people before, nor have I ever seen so many street performers and vendors.

"Sister-in-law, look at that person! How can he breathe fire?" Shiba said, seeing the street performer.

“That’s just your imagination. The fire didn’t come out of his mouth. Look closely at the thing in his hand; the fire comes out from there,” Lanqin pointed to Shiba.

Eighteen was surprised to find that what his sister-in-law said was actually true.

Lanqin took Shiba to see the variety show and then led him to linger at the many different stalls. Naturally, she also bought him quite a few things, which were not particularly valuable, but were indeed small items that Shiba liked.

"Are you hungry? Shall we go to that restaurant for a meal?" Lanqin saw that it was already noon and immediately wanted to find a restaurant with good food.

"Sister-in-law, I've never eaten out before, but Mother won't allow it~~~" Eighteen was a little conflicted.

“You know, before your mother entered the palace, she didn’t have to do this. Maybe she often went shopping and ate street food.” Lanqin patiently told him.

"Then I'll eat a little, it should be fine, right?" Shi Ba was still just a child, and after Lan Qin said that, he was naturally tempted.

"Let's go to that restaurant." Lanqin happily took Shiba's hand and headed towards the restaurant that looked the most popular.

When the innkeeper saw the three women and a child enter, he wasn't very welcoming, simply because he assumed that three women and a child couldn't eat much, let alone drink alcohol.

"Madam, this way please." A servant was instructed to step forward and serve her.

"Find a private room, and bring out all your best dishes and most popular items," Lanqin said generously.

Clearly, the servant didn't quite understand Lanqin's words, but he did get it, and the fact that she mentioned wanting a private room increased the level of hospitality several times over.

The eighteenth prince followed Lanqin, looking around, and went up to the second floor, entering a private room.

"Sister-in-law, can I eat here myself?" Group 18 asked, looking around.

"Of course, no one will restrict you here. You can eat whatever you like and as much as you want," Lanqin explained, sharing her general knowledge.

Alas, these most noble princes in the world are, in terms of freedom, also the most pitiful children. From birth, they are forced to separate from their mothers and live a communal life in the princes' quarters. If their mother is favored, then he or she will receive more favor and corresponding care.

"Ah~~" Eighteen suddenly exclaimed and quickly turned her head.

"What's wrong?" Lanqin saw that Shiba was looking down and wouldn't look anywhere else, so she had a pretty good idea of ​​what was going on.

"I just saw a myna bird. Sister-in-law, look quickly, is that a myna bird in the private room across the street?" Shiba said, looking up at Lanqin.

Upon hearing this, Lanqin immediately panicked. At this time, she did not want to encounter any more princes, as they were far too difficult to serve.

Sure enough, the Eighth Prince was sitting in the private room opposite.

Why do you always have to open the windows? If you don't open them, you can't see anything! Seriously!