Mardan pursed his lips and dared not say anything more.
Yongqi smiled and said, "Nothing is certain yet, so let's just wait and see."
In another ten years or so, when the children have grown up, the answer will naturally be revealed.
In the morning, they visited two secret hideouts in Fu'erkang: Xinkuang Grassland and Huahai. In the afternoon, they visited Youyou Valley and Cuihu Lake.
A day passed in the blink of an eye, and Xiao Yanzi and Yongqi prepared to return to the palace with Mianzhi.
"Hanxiang, Mardan, from tomorrow until the Dragon Boat Festival, we'll be busy again and probably won't have time to entertain you."
"So, if you don't have anything else to do, feel free to stay at Huibinlou."
Liu Hong smiled and said, "Don't worry, with us here, we will definitely not mistreat them."
The two little ones, Mianhua and Mianyao, still followed the scholar back to the residence, preparing to enter the palace again on the day of Consort Yu's birthday.
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After everyone dispersed, Yongqi, carrying Mianzhi, and Xiaoyanzi boarded the carriage to return to the palace.
Xiao Yanzi, holding Mianzhi, frowned and asked, "Yongqi, when do you think we'll have time to meet my cousin whom I've never met before?"
"And judging from my uncle's recent condition, I'm afraid only my cousin can save his soul."
Yongqi sighed helplessly, "The Imperial Noble Consort Ling is about to give birth, and I heard that Priest Lang is ill again, and his condition is not good. I'm afraid he won't have time until after July..."
"However, as you have seen from Father Emperor's recent actions, he is eager to dump all the work on me so that he can rest early. I'm afraid there is not much time left for me to go out and have fun."
Little Swallow smiled and comforted her, "Don't worry, you won't be lonely with me and the children with you!"
Yongqi nodded, "Yes, thankfully we still have you all."
"I will stay with Father and Mother too." Mianzhi reached out to hug them both, but because they were too small, he couldn't hold them at all.
Yongqi and Xiaoyanzi placed Mianzhi between them so that Mianzhi could hold their hands.
Mianzhi was very happy, "Our family is all together."
Little Swallow asked again, "Yongqi, did you send a message to Benjamin about Priest Lang?"
Yongqi nodded, "Of course, but I'm afraid Benjamin won't be able to get back in time..."
"Let's go back and visit him at Ruyi Pavilion."
"good."
At this time, Giuseppe Castiglione should still be in the Ruyi Pavilion.
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After returning to the palace, they did not go back to Yuqing Palace, but went to Ruyi Pavilion to see Lang Shining.
"Your Highness, Your Highness's Consort, what brings you here?" Lang Shining, sitting in his chair, looked at them in disbelief.
"Simon greets the Crown Prince and Crown Princess."
Yongqi said, "We were worried when we learned that Father Lang was ill, so we came to see you."
Lang Shining waved his hand and smiled, "When you get old, what's meant to happen will happen..."
"What I can't put my mind at ease about is that brat Benjamin..."
"I wonder how he is doing now?"
Simon looked at Yongqi and said, "I know you've already sent him the message, but given how fast we can send messages now, it probably won't reach Benjamin so quickly. Even if he finds out, it'll be too late..."
Lang Shining sighed, "What I'm most worried about is whether that brat has settled down and found a wife."
Just then, Chang Shou's voice came through again, "Why are you stopping me?"
"Imperial Physician Chang, the Crown Prince and Crown Princess are inside..."
Chang Shou asked, "They're inside, so I can't go in?"
"Besides, what can't we talk about tomorrow?"
“Your priest Lang is not in good health right now and needs to rest early, understand?”
"Let Physician Chang in." Yongqi let him in after hearing Chang Shou's voice.
After Changshou entered, he didn't even greet Yongqi and Xiaoyanzi, but went straight to Lang Shining's seat. "When that brat Benjamin left, he repeatedly told me to take good care of you. If he finds out that I made you sick, he'll definitely come after me when he gets back..."
Lang Shining smiled and said, "You know how much longer I can live with this body. Just do your best."
"Benjamin is a sensible child, he will understand."
Yongqi and Xiaoyanzi also felt a little bad, since it was they who had encouraged Benjamin to go back to find his wife.
Who could have imagined that the farewell during the tour would separate the master and his disciple for so long?
If Giuseppe Castiglione can't hold on, then even if Benjamin finds a wife, he'll regret it for the rest of his life...
Seeing Yongqi and Xiaoyanzi's expressions, Lang Shining guessed what they were thinking and comforted them, "Don't worry, Benjamin knows you meant well and won't blame you!"
“Benjamin is almost thirty and still not married. You guys aren’t worried, but I am…”
"When Benjamin returns, I hope the Crown Prince and Crown Princess will take good care of him..."
Yongqi nodded and replied, "Don't worry, Father Lang, Benjamin is my brother, I will definitely take care of him!"
Chang Shou couldn't bear the somber atmosphere and quickly said, "Alright, let's talk about catching up during the day. Now, we should let this old man rest early."
Little Swallow forced a smile. "Then, Priest Lang, we'll head back now and come see you another day."
"Thanks."
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"Yongqi, how old is Priest Lang this year?"
"If I remember correctly, he'll be seventy-eight after his birthday, but judging from his current condition, I'm afraid..."
Little Swallow sighed, "Life is so fragile. So many people have passed away so easily..."
"Now, even Priest Lang is about to leave..."
The two of them, with their child, were leisurely heading back to Yuqing Palace when they encountered Rong Momo rushing out of Jingren Palace on their way back.
Yongqi frowned and stopped Rong Mama, "Rong Mama, where are you going?"
When Rong Momo saw that it was Yongqi blocking her way, she quickly said, "Your Highness, the Empress is ill. This old servant is going to summon the imperial physician."
Yongqi and Xiaoyanzi were both surprised.
Yongqi frowned and asked, "What? The Empress Dowager is ill?"
"Yongqi, let's go see the Empress Dowager quickly."
Yongqi glanced at Rong Momo and said, "Go quickly and summon the imperial physician. I'll go see the Empress Dowager right now."
Yongqi and Xiaoyanzi brought Mianzhi into Jingren Palace. When they arrived at the Empress's bedside, only two palace maids, Cuihuan and Peiyu, were by her side.
"Greetings, Your Majesty." The two bowed and greeted her.
The Empress struggled to sit up. "It's the two of you. What brings you here at this hour?"
Yongqi explained, "I just saw Rong Mama rushing out, saying that the Empress Dowager is ill..."
The Empress smiled helplessly, "It's an old problem. Rong Momo is making a big fuss over nothing."
"Empress Mother, let me take a look at you..." Xiao Yanzi had already walked to the Empress's bedside. "If you're sick, you should get proper medical treatment. Only by taking good care of your health can you live a long life and see Yongqi get married and have children..."
The Empress shook her head. "I'm afraid there's no hope..."
"That Yongqi boy, I haven't heard him say he likes any girl yet, and the Emperor isn't going to arrange a marriage for him anytime soon..."
"I'm afraid my health won't allow me to live to see the day he gets married and has children."
"Empress Mother." As soon as she mentioned Yongqi, Yongqi ran over.
The Empress frowned and asked, "Why did you come out?"
Yongqi frowned and said, "I was asleep just now, but I heard the noise outside and couldn't rest easy, so I came out."
"Your Majesty, you are a thousand years old, a thousand years old, you will surely live on!"
"Son, I don't even have a wife yet, you can't afford to fall ill!"
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