"All three of you, go to sleep quietly by yourselves." Fourth Master couldn't help but speak up; he still wanted to sleep with Lanqin.
Lanqin couldn't help but roll her eyes at Fourth Master and said, "How old are you? Still fighting with a child."
The Fourth Prince, holding Hongli in his arms, said, "Why don't we all sleep together? It's not good to favor one over the other; they're both my flesh and blood."
Lanqin rolled her eyes at Fourth Master and said nothing more. It had been a long time since the five of them had been together like this, along with Hongzhou. Lanqin's heart ached whenever she thought of that child.
"How is Sister Geng doing?" Lanqin asked.
"Nothing's wrong. The master sends people to inquire every day, saying that the seventh prince is growing up well and nothing has happened," the fourth prince said.
Lanqin sighed: Hongzhou was indeed destined to be Geng's child. When he was with her, he was always getting hurt, but when he was with Geng, he was free from disaster. Although Lanqin was a transmigrator, she was now filled with awe for these unpredictable things.
The family had dinner in the side hall where Lanqin lived, and did not go to Consort De's place. Consort De did not send anyone to invite them either, probably wanting the family to have a good time together without disturbing them.
It had been a long time since Fourth Master had dined with the children like this with Lanqin. Watching Lanqin coax the children, eating and laughing in front of him, he felt incredibly content and at ease. He realized that this woman held an increasingly important place in his heart, one that no one could replace.
Lanqin sighed inwardly. Since she and Hongli entered the palace, she had been giving the Fourth Prince the cold shoulder for a while, and during this time she had gradually calmed down. She also knew that it was impossible to hope for a lifelong, monogamous relationship with the Fourth Prince. Even without Wuya Shi, how could the Fourth Prince, once he became emperor, not take concubines and bring in new women? She already knew these things, and to still be troubled by them now was just making things difficult for herself.
Seeing that it was getting late, Si Hua winked at Aunt An and the others, signaling them to take the children back to rest first, so that Fourth Master and Lan Qin could have some alone time.
Seeing that they had eaten almost all of their food, Aunt An said, "Your Highness, Consort, why don't I take a few of the princesses and princes back to rest? Especially the Sixth Prince, he's just finished eating, it would be best if he went back to sleep immediately."
Lanqin nodded, and Fourth Master also nodded.
"Mother, I want to play here with you again. I don't want to go back to sleep," Ushiha said.
"Mother, I don't want to go back to sleep either," Bechuk said.
"My two princesses, you should rest early today and come play with your mother again tomorrow, okay?" Si Hua said quickly.
Ushiha was, after all, a five-year-old child, and naturally he could see the discord between Lanqin and the Fourth Master, so he could only nod in grievance.
Si Hua and Aunt An carried and led the three children out. Only Lan Qin and Fourth Master remained in the house.
The two looked at the once lively room, now suddenly silent, both feeling somewhat awkward. Fourth Master was trying to win back Lanqin's heart through their children. Lanqin, looking at her children, knew she could never truly abandon them and leave Fourth Master.
"Master, tell them to all withdraw," Lanqin said.
"Well, I've finished using it, let's take it away." Fourth Master said to Lanqin.
After the palace maids removed the food, Lanqin called for water and helped the two of them wash up before going to bed.
The two lay side by side on the bed, neither knowing what to say.
"Master, can you completely trust Lanqin from now on?" Lanqin asked. Since a lifetime of monogamy is impossible, surely complete trust is achievable!
"Qin'er, I trust you. In truth, I've never fully trusted anyone except myself. Father Emperor is my father, but also my emperor. I am his son, and also his subject. To Father Emperor, I can only show respect and filial piety. As for Mother Emperor, I've never fully trusted her either. After all, I was separated from Mother Emperor when I was very young. Later, after I returned, Mother Emperor had Fourteenth Prince, and she could never fully open her heart to me. Most of my other brothers are wary of me. Only Thirteenth Prince is the brother I trust the most. Even with him, I dare not say I completely trust him, after all, he is also a prince," said the Fourth Prince.
Lanqin knew that Fourth Master was telling the truth. For someone like him, who had been raised by his adoptive mother since birth and rarely saw his father and birth mother, his cautious and suspicious nature made it extremely difficult for him to completely trust anyone. Yet, Lanqin still hoped to gain Fourth Master's complete trust.
"My lord, I rely on you with all my heart. Apart from my children, you are everything to me. Therefore, I vainly hope to gain your complete trust," Lanqin said.
The Fourth Prince pondered for a moment, not immediately answering Lanqin's question. He recalled the time when Nalan Qin became a princess, and everything he had done for this woman. She had always been true to herself, never deceiving him. He could discuss anything with her. Her brothers and family had never come to him about anything.
"Alright, I trust you. I trust you completely." Fourth Master turned over and pressed himself against Lanqin.
Lanqin looked up into Fourth Master's eyes and nodded. Fourth Master looked at Lanqin, his eyes gradually warming. Lanqin raised her hands and hooked them around Fourth Master's neck.
"Master, it's all your fault!" Lanqin pouted.
"What are you complaining about, Master?" Fourth Master felt his abdomen tighten and his throat begin to move.
"Even you don't believe me, sir. I've been blind for the past seven years," Lanqin said aggrievedly.
"Fine, punish me however you want." Fourth Master lowered his head, really wanting to kiss those little lips.
"I haven't thought of anything yet. I'll tell you when I do, okay?" Lanqin said.
"Alright, I'll wait for you to decide," Fourth Master said.
Lanqin looked at the Fourth Master and said, "My lord, I am sleepy. Let's go to sleep."
"You're not allowed to sleep tonight," Fourth Master said, bowing his head.
Fourth Master had been holding back for a long time, and he could no longer restrain himself. He quickly stripped Lanqin naked. Lanqin, who had also been holding back for a long time, took off Fourth Master's clothes on her own initiative.
The Fourth Prince's stamina was too strong; he went twice in a row, pressing down on Lanqin's legs until they were almost aching before finally letting her down. Lanqin was a little overwhelmed. The Fourth Prince had been craving meat for too long; this was far too much at once. Thinking about this, Lanqin realized that the Fourth Prince hadn't been spending much time in the inner quarters lately, otherwise he wouldn't be so craving it!
"My lord, I'm a little tired," Lanqin said, pouting.
"Sweetie, let's do it again, okay?" Fourth Master coaxed Lanqin.
Lanqin rolled her eyes at Fourth Master, but he found her gaze incredibly alluring and pressed down on her again. He only held her until she was completely exhausted and fell asleep with her.
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