Then, those outside heard a series of intense, heart-wrenching cries.
Waaaaaahh ...
Lanqin grew increasingly upset. She'd transmigrated into the body of a wretched concubine, suffering endless humiliation, and now she was even getting spanked by that scumbag fourth prince!
Waaaaaahh ...
Lanqin burst into tears, as if she wanted to cry out all the grievances in her heart. She thought of her parents (Lin's father and mother) who were far away in another time and space, and everything she had experienced since she came to the Fourth Master's inner quarters. The more she thought about it, the sadder she became, and the louder she cried.
Cui Niang and Nian Xue were standing outside, so anxious they almost rushed in. They had never seen Lan Qin shed tears before. Even if she had suffered a great injustice, she wouldn't cry like this. What had their master just done?
The fourth man was completely stunned. He had never seen Lanqin so aggrieved. He thought she was always a cheerful and happy person and would never cry in front of him like other women, seeking comfort.
Seeing that she had intimidated the Fourth Master, Lanqin cried even harder, sobbing, "I have never been spanked before! Why did you spank me? Why?!"
When Fourth Master saw that Lanqin was getting into a fight with her bottom, he suddenly felt a bit amused and exasperated. He hadn't really been angry with Lanqin earlier; it was just a matter of words, and the spanking was only a minor punishment, symbolic, and even carried a hint of affection.
Lanqin was crying so hard that snot was running down her face, and her pink and white buttocks were still exposed. Fourth Master couldn't bear to see her like this, so he immediately stepped forward and pulled up her pants.
When Lanqin saw that Fourth Master had pulled up his pants, she knew that he felt guilty, so she decided to take advantage of the situation.
"Come here, let me wipe you clean. What kind of state do you look in? The servants will see you later!" said the Fourth Master.
"My butt hurts! Grandpa was too cruel, he hit me so hard!" Lanqin lay on the bed, groaning angrily.
Fourth Master was at his wit's end, so he went to the door and said to the people outside, "Go and get some ointment to reduce swelling and relieve pain."
Cui Niang quickly made an excuse, saying, "There's some in Master's room. This servant will come in to get it for Master." But in her heart, she thought, "He just got hit and he's already feeling sorry for me. Amitabha."
When Fourth Master saw that Lanqin was lying on the bed in a rather unseemly position, he said, "No need. Tell me where she is, and I'll go find her."
So, Cui Niang described where the ointment was placed, and fearing that Fourth Master might not understand, she quickly added a detailed description.
Following Cui Niang's description, Fourth Master went to find Lanqin's ointment for reducing swelling and relieving pain, but as a grown man, how could he understand these small boxes and chests used by women? He searched for a long time but still couldn't find it.
Lanqin lay on the bed, watching Fourth Master's anxious face, and felt a little better. When Fourth Master spanked her earlier, Lanqin felt truly aggrieved. Why did he change his mind time and time again, and even turn around and abuse her! This feudal society has no human rights!!
"Where exactly is it? You have so many boxes and chests here. What are all these things?" Fourth Master opened each of the small boxes one by one to look inside.
"I'm not telling you! Humph~" Lanqin turned her head away and hummed.
"If you don't tell me, you'll be the one who gets hurt." Seeing that the little woman was still angry, the Fourth Prince found it amusing and walked up to Lanqin, saying, "Are you angry that I went to see the Fujin?"
"I'm not upset about that. It's only natural for you, Master, to go and see the Fujin who is seriously ill. I'm not such a petty person," Lanqin said when the Fourth Master brought up the matter.
"So, did Master Qi send another maid to serve you?" Fourth Master asked again.
"No, it doesn't matter if we have a few more maids." Lanqin thought for a moment and felt that it wasn't a big deal.
"Then what are you angry about?" Fourth Master asked.
Now Lanqin was at a loss for words. What exactly was she angry about the Fourth Prince? Was she angry that he was showing pity for the First Lady again? Was she angry that he was planning to lift her confinement? But the Fourth Prince hadn't lifted her confinement yet. Lanqin thought of the Second Princess. She cared so much for her, yet the Second Princess had still gone with Yehe Shi to plead for the First Lady. But she couldn't bring herself to say it. In the Fourth Prince's heart, the Second Princess was a filial and good child, and it seemed reasonable for her to plead for her stepmother.
"Why are you silent? Haven't I lifted her confinement yet? We've been husband and wife for over ten years, and it was my mother, the Empress, who personally arranged our marriage. Yet you're watching her become terminally ill?" Fourth Prince said, "The Lanqin in my heart isn't the petty, narrow-minded kind of woman, nor is she the kind to kick someone when they're down. She's a woman with a broad mind. I've always admired her."
Lanqin felt a little better after hearing the Fourth Prince praise her, but the lingering resentment still made her feel sad and angry. Clearly, half of the Princess Consort's illness was her own doing!
"My lord, the princess only has a cold, how come she can't be cured?" Lanqin asked.
"I was going to ask Doctor Lin, but I forgot. Is it because the servants haven't been attentive enough?" the Fourth Prince said.
"To be honest, Your Highness, I have already visited the Princess Consort, and I believe that she did not drink her medicine in time." Lanqin decided to voice her doubts as well.
The Fourth Prince thought about it. Although what Lanqin said was indeed possible, he still felt that his wife was not the kind of person who would use such a method to gain his sympathy. Judging from her appearance, she was indeed very ill.
"Does Your Highness not believe what I say?" Lanqin asked with a sour face when she saw that the Fourth Master remained silent.
"No, what you said is indeed possible. We'll decide everything after Chief Physician Yang examines it. If it's really as you say, I won't believe her anymore," Fourth Master said.
Lanqin nodded, but then shook her head and said, "No matter what, the Fujin is still the master's legal wife. I am just a concubine. How can I interfere with the Fujin's illness? The master should go and see the Fujin and cure her illness as soon as possible."
Fourth Master frowned and said, "You still want to kick me out?"
Lanqin pouted and said, "Does Master think I'm not virtuous enough?"
Fourth Master raised his hand, wanting to hit him again, but in the end he couldn't bring himself to do it, and said helplessly, "Quickly tell me where the ointment is?"
Seeing the Fourth Master's helpless expression, Lanqin felt a little better and said, "It's in the second compartment of the reddish-purple box on the left."
Following Lanqin's instructions, Fourth Master went to find the medicine and then applied it to Lanqin.
"I don't want you to do it, Master. Let Cui Niang do it!" Lanqin suddenly felt a little embarrassed.
"What, are you embarrassed? I've seen every part of your body before," Fourth Master said, making Lanqin's ears turn red.
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