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“Mother, Father, I’m not a child anymore. Mr. Zhu said, ‘Preparation is the key to success, and lack of preparation leads to failure.’ Although I read so many books in my study every day, I’ve never put them into practice. I think it’s all just theoretical talk,” Hongli said.
Seeing that Hongli spoke so eloquently, the Fourth Prince had already agreed halfway in his heart. The other half was still worried about Hongli's safety, since it wasn't a trip to enjoy the scenery, but rather to face a group of emotionally charged disaster victims.
“Hongli, it’s good that you want to go out and gain experience, but don’t rush it. Your father is worried that if things aren’t handled properly there, it could cause problems. You shouldn’t cause your father any trouble,” Lanqin said.
“Mother! Hongli won’t cause trouble for Seventeenth Uncle. Hongli just wants to be his page, listening and watching. He can learn something from that.” Hongli said.
“If an emergency occurs, it’s no laughing matter,” Fourth Master suddenly said. “You’re only twelve years old. It’s not that your father doesn’t want you to go, but he’s worried about what will happen if an emergency occurs. Your mother is concerned.”
Hongli wanted to say something more, but seeing that neither Lanqin nor the Fourth Prince showed any sign of relaxing, he had no choice but to shut his mouth.
Lanqin and Fourth Master exchanged a glance, realizing that they had dampened the boy's enthusiasm a little.
When dinner was served, Hongli's appetite was indeed half of what it usually was. He ate in silence, looking rather sullen.
"Hongli, do you think it's really unreasonable for your father not to let you go?" Fourth Prince asked, seeing that Hongli was like a gourd with its mouth sawed off.
"No, Hongli is just a little disappointed. What Father and Mother are worried about is that Hongli is not the kind of person who doesn't know his place," Hongli said.
"Alright, Your Highness, he's still just a child. He'll definitely be a little down after being rejected," Lanqin explained to Hongli.
Fourth Master glanced at Lanqin, his meaning being that he knew she was protective of her own, but that she still needed to be disciplined when necessary.
"Hongli, your father is giving you a task, which can also be a training opportunity. Are you confident that you can handle it well?" Fourth Prince turned to Hongli and asked.
"What mission?" Hongli asked, his eyes lighting up. He had been listless just a moment ago, but now he was all smiles, clearly still a child at heart!
Lanqin smiled and glanced at Hongli, then winked at the Fourth Prince, meaning: Well done!
"When the new year begins, Father wants to choose a place for you to build your mansion," Fourth Master said.
Lanqin looked at the Fourth Prince in surprise and couldn't help but ask before Hongli could, "Your Highness, Hongli is only twelve years old and not married yet!"
Hongli was also taken aback; he hadn't expected that the Fourth Prince would be granting him a residence so soon.
"I want to prepare things for Hongli first. Hongli, you and Fucha Mingyu are already engaged, and she can marry you after the imperial concubine selection next year. Your father wants to wait until you are thirteen years old before you marry Fucha Mingyu!" Fourth Prince said, word by word. He had already made up his mind when he said these words, and he didn't say anything to Lanqin.
Hongli looked at Lanqin in surprise, wondering why the Fourth Prince suddenly said such a thing.
“Your Highness, Hongshi hasn’t even opened his own residence yet. If we were to open one for Hongli, it would inevitably give people something to talk about,” Lanqin said.
“He will also be going out to establish his own residence. But since he is already married, there’s no rush. On the contrary, I want to start preparing for Hongli first,” said the Fourth Prince.
"Father, so you're saying that the task you're giving me is to go out and find a suitable place for me?" Hongli asked.
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