"No need, I have so many people around me, I don't need you to keep me company. You two sisters go and have fun."
The Empress Dowager waved her hand, signaling the two to go play.
"Qing'er, Chen Nian, don't worry. I'll take care of things here, you two go and have fun."
On the other side, Consort Yu was also speaking.
"Yes, I have Consort Yu here, and other people too. You two go and have some fun."
The Empress Dowager was also speaking.
"So, Your Majesty, shall we leave?"
The old lady lowered her head, looked at Chen Nian squatting in front of her, and gently tapped Chen Nian's tilted little head.
"Yes, go quickly. There's not much fun in the palace, unlike outside. Go and have some fun with Qing'er."
"Alright then~"
Chen Nian nodded. Since the Empress Dowager had said so, it wouldn't be good to hesitate any longer.
"Let's go, let's go, Qing'er, I'll go with you to release the river lanterns."
Chen Nian held Qing'er's hand. If they didn't leave now, Xiao Yanzi might burn the Dharma Boat, and then they wouldn't be able to release it.
"Well then, Your Majesty and Niannian will be taking our leave now."
Qing'er nodded to the old lady on the side.
The two went to Taiye Pond.
"You remember everyone else, but you've forgotten yourself."
Looking at the person squatting next to her, Qing'er turned her head and tapped the head of the person beside her.
"I just forgot, you can put it away."
Chen Nian buried his head in Qing'er's neck and rubbed against her.
Sigh, she never expected that she would remember everyone but forget herself.
Shuang'er received a butterfly, and Xuan'er received a rabbit. She couldn't think of anything to give based on the names, so she could only give based on their personalities. Shuang'er was lively, so she gave her a little white rabbit.
"If Princess doesn't mind, you can use this."
A clear, melodious male voice reached the ears of the two people squatting there. They looked up in surprise and saw Ertai holding a lamp in his hand.
The two stood up.
"Young Master Fu, what are you doing here?"
Logically, shouldn't he be by Xiao Yanzi's side?
"Since we're here, if you don't mind, Gege, you can use this."
Ertai lit up the kitten lamp in his hand. It was exquisitely crafted, as if it were alive, especially its eyes.
It's very special; it's a light blue color, like a sapphire she'd seen before. The light blue accents make the kitten look very noble.
His eyes lit up instantly, filled with obvious joy.
"For me?"
Chen Nian pointed to himself.
"Yes, thank you for the ointment, Gege. It works very well. My hand is almost healed. Consider this a thank you gift. If you don't mind, you can leave this."
Ertai nodded and moved the lamp forward so that Chen Nian could see more clearly. Worried that people might not accept it, he even took out some ointment as a shield.
His hand injury wasn't very serious at first, and with the help of Chen Nian's ointment, it was almost completely healed in a few days. Chen Nian's ointment is really effective.
Ertai maintained a calm expression, but little did anyone know that he was extremely nervous inside. His other hand, hidden behind his back, was trembling slightly and was soaked with sweat.
I don't know if she'll like it or accept it.
"Thanks."
Since Ertai had said so, and Chen Nian genuinely liked the lamp, she took it. The lamp was beautiful, and she liked it very much.
Seeing that the person accepted it, Ertai breathed a sigh of relief.
"Ertai, come quick!"
Xiao Yanzi's voice came from the other side, calling out to Ertai.
Because of the angle, Xiao Yanzi didn't see Chen Nian and Qing'er; otherwise, she would definitely have come looking for them.
Ertai looked at Chen Nian, opened his mouth, as if to say something.
"Go ahead."
Seeing that Ertai was hesitant to speak, and pondering how to release her in a very understanding way, the four guards were all surrounding Xiao Yanzi; it would be strange if they weren't.
"Um."
Looking at the people who were so eager to get him to leave, Ertai sighed inwardly. Oh well, he'd take it slow. After all, he was still in the palace, and he would have many more opportunities.
Ertai comforted himself with this thought, came to his senses, cupped his hands in greeting to the two of them, withdrew, and walked towards Xiaoyanzi.
On the way, thinking about how the lamps he made had been accepted, a smile appeared on his lips and his eyes were full of joy.
Thinking back to their first encounter, he felt that the kitten was perfect for her—her languid and lazy demeanor, her haughty little expression, her love of being affectionate, and her rich and expressive face that made him swoon.
"I like it."
Qing'er looked at Shen Nian, whose eyes were practically overflowing with joy, and a smile appeared in her own eyes. She then looked up at the person who had already walked away.
It looks like there's potential.
"Mmm, this cat is so pretty and cute."
Hearing Qing'er's words, Chen Nian nodded, stroking the cat lamp in his hand, and suddenly didn't want to put it away.
"You don't want to let go anymore?"
Qing'er immediately saw through Chen Nian's thoughts.
"Yeah, I'm a little reluctant to part with it. I really love this cat."
"Then why don't we just not release it?"
Qing'er could tell that Chen Nian really liked the lamp, and she had to admit, it was indeed beautiful.
"Forget it, just put it away. Isn't the point of making something to put it away? Otherwise, it will just be buried in a corner and won't be able to fulfill its value."
Listening to Qing'er's words, after a moment of contemplation and struggle, and reluctantly stroking it, I finally decided to let it go.
...
"Father and Mother, don't worry, your daughter is doing very well now. With the Empress Dowager's care, and Nian Nian by my side."
"Princess Rui, don't worry, I will protect Niannian."
Looking at the sun lamps in the pond, Qing'er closed her eyes and silently said to herself.
“Father and Mother, I don’t know if you are doing well. Don’t worry, Niannian is doing very well now and her health has improved a lot. You don’t need to worry about me.”
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