After bidding farewell to the Thirteenth Prince, the Fourth Prince went to the Qianqing Palace.
Third Master was already sitting inside, and Fifth Master was also there, though he had gained quite a bit of weight, probably from eating too much rich food.
Third Master was always a chatterbox, and his eyes lit up when he saw Fourth Master arrive: "You're finally here! Fourth Brother, I don't know who to talk to when you're not around."
Fourth Master glanced at Fifth Master: "Isn't Fifth Brother here? Third Brother can speak with Fifth Brother."
Third Master quickly nudged Fourth Master: "Don't say that. When I was talking to him just now, his face was as black as hell, like I owed him money."
Fourth Master's lips twitched. He knew his Third Brother well enough to know that his Third Brother must have been careless with his words and angered Fifth Brother.
Third Master curled his lip: "Have you heard? Eldest sister-in-law gave birth to another princess. This is her third one. Eldest brother is really good to eldest sister-in-law." Third Master drew out the last syllable of "really good."
Fourth Master really wanted to stay far away from Third Master; this Third Brother dared to say anything.
"Third Brother, you should take care of your own backyard first," Fourth Master managed to say.
Third Master's expression also darkened. This fourth brother, all he did was say "elder brother," was it really that big of a deal?
"Unlike you, Fourth Brother, your backyard is perfectly peaceful, it's just a pity there hasn't been the slightest movement." Third Master snorted.
Fourth Master was too lazy to argue with Third Master.
...
Now that things are as they are, it is clear that the Emperor values his eldest brother more. It is no exaggeration to say that although the Crown Prince is good, he cannot be a wise ruler if he is always yielding. No wonder the Emperor values his decisive and brave eldest brother, Prince Zhi, more.
However, when it comes to offspring, it's true that the eldest brother is no different from the second brother; they're all the same and have hardly any children.
The Prince Zhi, who had been reprimanded by the Third Master, was currently thinking about sending people to his younger brothers' backyards.
"Your Highness?" The First Princess Consort, Lady Irgen Gioro, had just given birth and her face was deathly pale.
Prince Zhi held Lady Irgen Gioro's hand: "Rest well, don't think too much..."
Lady Irgen Gioro silently looked at Prince Zhi, her lips trembling: "Mother...did I say something about you again...I'm incompetent..."
Her mother-in-law is no pushover.
Prince Zhi shook his head and gently comforted Lady Irgen Gioro until she fell asleep, at which point he quietly came out from inside.
"Fourth brother? He's really filial. He's so good to thirteenth brother. Since he likes to meddle so much, let's find him two beautiful concubines to show my concern as his older brother."
The attendants readily agreed.
Prince Zhi suddenly sneered again: "Enough. My brothers are useless. As their elder brother, I am to blame. I might as well find a few more beautiful concubines so that my third and fifth brothers can also enjoy some happiness."
He was angry. How many times had the wives of the third and fifth princes talked badly about A-Yi behind his back? Did they really think he knew nothing?
As for the fourth prince... he's helping the thirteenth prince for no reason, probably trying to curry favor with the Emperor. He seems to be having too much free time.
So the next day, Prince Zhi invited his three brothers to a banquet. But the three brothers were no match for Prince Zhi, who had served in the military camp.
He returned home drunk, and only remembered his two beautiful concubines the next day.
Third Master was always happy to enjoy good fortune, so he naturally accepted it all. Fifth Master didn't really want it, but Fifth Princess was generous and accepted it all.
It's just a pity for Fifth Master. He hadn't even finished dealing with his three concubines before, and now two more have come. He's going to be completely drained.
As for the Fourth Master, he waved his hand and casually asked Su Peisheng to find a secluded courtyard for him to settle down.
Li Chenjiao didn't pay much attention, but the next day she met these two legendary beauties. Not to brag, but they were indeed not as beautiful as her.
The two girls came to visit Li Chenjiao together. Their waists swayed so gracefully, but they kept swaying. Li Chenjiao's waist was so thin that even when she walked without swaying, it looked like she was swaying.
The two girls, one surnamed Zhang and the other surnamed Hu, were indeed quite beautiful, but compared to Li Chenjiao…
The difference is not just a little bit.
These two girls probably came because they knew that Li Chenjiao was now favored in the mansion, but when they saw Li Chenjiao's appearance, they had some reservations.
Without exaggeration, this Lady Li is truly... like a celestial being, even the top courtesan in their brothel isn't this beautiful.
No wonder she's favored; with a face like that, how could she not be?
The two girls were less inclined to compete for favor and instead spoke quietly with Li Chenjiao.
Li Chenjiao was usually idle, and seeing that the two girls didn't seem to have any bad intentions, she joined in the conversation.
The topics they talked about most were lipstick and clothing.
As they chatted, they brought up the Fourth Master.
Fourth Master got drunk yesterday, so he didn't go to the palace today. He rested in the front yard all morning and is feeling better now, so he came to Li Chenjiao's place.
Then the Fourth Master saw two girls he had never seen before.
When Li Chenjiao saw the Fourth Master arrive, she was taken aback for a moment, but still stood up with a beaming smile: "Greetings to Your Highness, may Your Highness be well."
The two girls hurriedly bowed.
Fourth Master waved his hand: "Who are these two?"
Li Chenjiao tilted her head, thinking to herself, "Don't you even recognize the beautiful woman you brought back?"
"Sir, have you forgotten? The girl you brought back yesterday?" Li Chenjiao sat down.
Fourth Master frowned, unable to recall anything for a moment, and waved his hand lightly, signaling them to leave.
The two girls were stunned for a moment, then said sweetly and left. This trip wasn't a loss; at least they got to see the Fourth Master.
Li Chenjiao smiled and poured herself a cup of tea: "Master, please have some tea."
Just as she was about to turn her head, she saw a jade pendant hanging from the Fourth Master's waist, but the tassel on that jade pendant... was it the one she had made last time?
But... they've all turned a bit gray, and Fourth Master hasn't replaced them.
Li Chenjiao laughed even sweeter: "Master, this tassel is all dirty, why don't you change it?"
Fourth Master turned his head away uncomfortably. He had taken it with him when he went to Jiangnan, and it naturally got dirty after the trip.
"You didn't make a second knot." After a long while, Fourth Master's voice was heard.
Li Chenjiao was surprised and looked up slightly, only to see that Fourth Master had already turned his head away.
Fourth Master...
Li Chenjiao couldn't help but chuckle: "In that case, this servant will make another one for Fourth Master tomorrow. But this knot is dirty, so Fourth Master, please replace it with one from the sewing room first."
Li Chenjiao's last sentence was intentional; she wanted to hear the Fourth Master admit that he wanted to wear the knot she had made herself.
Fourth Master turned his head and glared at Li Chenjiao, but seeing Li Chenjiao's radiant smile, he swallowed back the words "unruly" that were on the tip of his tongue.
In the end, he simply got up and walked outside, leaving in a huff.
When Li Chenjiao heard Qiu Ci say that Fourth Master had left, she couldn't help but laugh. Fourth Master was a little bit... a little bit cute.
Qiu Ci stood to the side, looking puzzled.
Why is my princess laughing so happily? How can she be so cheerful after the Fourth Prince has passed away?
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