Because the Fourth Master had the meal delivered late, he originally thought that Li Chenjiao would probably finish her work and it would be quite late by the time she ate. But when he calculated it, only a little over two hours had passed.
One food box contained hot dishes, and the other contained cold dishes. At this moment, most of the dishes on display were cold dishes, so they couldn't possibly be spoiled.
The Fourth Prince had already eaten dinner with his brothers at Chunhui Hall, accompanying his father, the Emperor. However, the dishes at Chunhui Hall tonight were quite elaborate. Although the Fourth Prince didn't say much, he kept a close eye on everyone's every move, as well as his two younger brothers, the Thirteenth and Fourteenth. Right now...
I'm actually quite hungry.
Fourth Master pursed his lips and sat down anyway.
Li Chenjiao then diligently handed over the bowls and chopsticks. Seeing this, Qiu Ci and the others tactfully withdrew, leaving only the Fourth Master and Li Chenjiao in the inner hall.
Li Chenjiao was really hungry when she woke up. When she saw that Fourth Master had taken the bowl and chopsticks, she lowered her head and started eating.
The chef at the manor is quite skilled, and he knows Li Chenjiao's tastes well. Several of the cold dishes are ones that Li Chenjiao ordered when she was at the manor.
Fourth Master soon started eating too, and he also spoke as he did so.
"How are things? Are you managing to keep up?" Fourth Master asked.
Li Chenjiao didn't look up, but she paused slightly while chewing, clearly thinking seriously: "Everything was done according to plan, and there weren't any troubles..."
After all, Li Chenjiao was the secondary consort when they came to Changchun Garden this time, and the others would not bypass her no matter what. Therefore, the arrangements that Li Chenjiao made were naturally followed everywhere.
However, Li Chenjiao still mentioned that she had forgotten about the Second Prince. She wasn't afraid that the Fourth Prince would overthink it, and even if she didn't say it, the Fourth Prince would find out from others.
Since that's the case, she might as well say it herself.
This was indeed her oversight; if one were to think of it in a more negative light, it might have been interpreted as her disliking the Second Prince.
Li Chenjiao had also inquired and learned that the Second Prince arrived late. It was said that he hadn't felt well after arriving at Changchun Garden, so he stayed in the carriage a little longer. When they arrived at Cangzhuo Hall, it was just then that Li Chenjiao remembered that she had forgotten about the Second Prince.
Xiao Luzi followed Xia Cao from the main courtyard to fetch the imperial physician.
Although the Fujin (principal wife) did not come with him this time, the Second Prince brought quite a few people with him. Not to mention Granny Qian, there were also Xia Cao and Xia Chong, as well as the Second Prince's four wet nurses, two Haha Zhuzi, and several eunuchs.
Fortunately, there was only one master, the Second Prince, so the side hall was more than enough.
The Fourth Master first hummed in agreement, then ate another bite of food: "You were dragged out by me to arrange these things, and you've already done a very good job."
For the first time ever, the Fourth Master actually uttered words of praise.
Li Chenjiao's mouth dropped open slightly in surprise.
On his way here, Fourth Master had already learned from Granny Zhong that Granny Zhong had apologized to him.
This was the first time Li Chenjiao had arranged these things, so it was understandable that she forgot. However, Granny Zhong was an old woman who had forgotten the Second Prince, so the blame naturally fell on her.
but……
Fourth Master put down his chopsticks and looked up at Li Chenjiao beside him: "However... these things are something you get used to after one time."
Li Chenjiao was immediately overwhelmed by what Fourth Master said, and her eyes widened in disbelief.
She muttered under her breath, tentatively struggling, "Why should it be my turn?"
Fourth Master stared at her intently: "Why isn't it your turn?"
Upon hearing this, Li Chenjiao's heart skipped a beat.
The two people seemed to say nothing, but in reality, they said everything.
Li Chenjiao's heart sank; the Fujin's health was truly not good...
Fourth Master gave Li Chenjiao time to think. He picked up his chopsticks again. Really, he didn't know when he had picked up the habit of talking while eating from Li Chenjiao.
Li Chenjiao bit her chopsticks. She actually thought it would only happen once or twice, but if the Fujin's health was really not good, then she would have a lot more to consider.
She was thinking for a long time and couldn't come to her senses for quite a while.
It wasn't until Fourth Master placed a piece of hot food in her bowl that Li Chenjiao looked up and saw that there were many more dishes on the table that hadn't been there before. Li Chenjiao suddenly realized that Qiu Hu and the others had come in once.
Fourth Master raised his eyes: "Have you figured it out?"
Li Chenjiao shook her head honestly, unable to figure it out in a short time.
Everything she has done in the past, and even now, is based on the premise that the Fujin (Prince Consort) is safe, healthy, and well. That is, waiting until she is over fifty years old, the children are all grown up, and perhaps the Second Prince has become the Heir Apparent or even inherited the Fourth Prince's title.
Aman and Wanwan also have their own choices.
However, if the wife's health is poor, then all the previous assumptions will be overturned and have to be started all over again.
Looking at Li Chenjiao's ever-changing expression, Fourth Master couldn't help but smile: "If you can't figure it out, then don't think about it anymore. I'll tell you what will happen in the future when it comes to that point."
At present, the wife's health has not deteriorated to that point, and the Fourth Prince has no intention of making any plans in advance. He does not actually want the wife to die; in fact, at least he has never thought of it that way.
He asked Li Chenjiao to arrange these things, but it was indeed because he was thinking long-term. He was afraid that Li Chenjiao would suffer injustice in the future, especially if the Fujin (wife) were gone...
The Fourth Master suddenly froze on the spot, realizing that he seemed to have misunderstood.
He originally thought that if the first wife died, Li Chenjiao would suffer when the second wife entered the mansion, so he thought he would gradually let Li Chenjiao take charge of things...
After learning that his wife was unwell, the Fourth Prince made arrangements on both sides. On one hand, he began to search for famous folk doctors to find out the cause of his wife's illness. On the other hand, he did not want Li Chenjiao to suffer any grievances or bullying in the future.
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