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The Fourth Prince, who was initially mindful of Lady Nian's health, was enraged upon hearing her utter such tactless words. He rebuked her, saying, "He is my Third Prince. How have I ever mistreated him? What does he lack compared to the other princes? What do you mean by 'mistreated'? You used your own private funds to plaster the walls with gold powder for him. If word of such extravagance were to get out, what would outsiders think of me? Would they still think I am incredibly wealthy?"
After saying this, the Fourth Master angrily turned and left, ignoring Madam Nian's apology.
Lady Nian stood there motionless, and the maids dared not say anything. Anyone who spoke at that moment would be asking for trouble.
"Why is he so angry? I didn't use any of the manor's money! I used my own money to support his son, and I'm being accused of being extravagant? He's already choosing a site for Hongli's manor, and my son is being extravagant just because he puts on some gold powder?" Madam Nian said, her eyes flashing with resentment.
“My lord, please don’t overthink it. Now that our sixth prince has received the name Hongfu, it’s clear that Your Majesty still cares about you. The Prince is currently in charge of all the affairs in the palace, and he must be quite troubled.” Bai Zhi said.
"I heard that the Fourth Prince and the Fifth Prince went out to find some 'Five Perfect Elders' for Father Emperor?" Lady Nian said, a chill creeping into her eyes.
"Yes, they've already gone out," Bai Zhi said, looking at Nian Shi with a puzzled expression.
"Go and find out who serves Hongli, and then you absolutely must know their whereabouts!" Lady Nian said to Baizhi.
Bai Zhi saw murderous intent in Nian Shi's eyes. She had long harbored hatred for the woman in the South Courtyard, and now that Hongfu had been born, it had not only failed to alleviate her hostility towards Lanqin, but had instead intensified her desire to get rid of her as soon as possible.
"Your Highness! The Prince now values the Fourth Prince highly. Without a complete plan, you must not act rashly," Bai Zhi said with some concern.
“That’s true. I’m even more determined to get rid of him, otherwise Hongsheng will never have a chance to rise to power,” Madam Nian said fiercely.
“My lady, now that Hongli and Hongzhou have left the capital, it is indeed a good opportunity. But I think that the person in the South Courtyard who was willing to let them go must have made arrangements.” Bai Zhi thought for a moment and said.
"Let my brother send men. If we can eliminate these two princes in one fell swoop, Hongsheng and Hongfu will face fewer obstacles in the future," said Lady Nian.
Meanwhile, the Fourth Prince walked towards Lanqin. He had long since fallen in love with her; one offered him advice and even used her own earnings to help the court with disaster relief, while the other, for her own selfish gain, brazenly claimed that she was using her own money.
Su Peisheng followed behind the Fourth Master, feeling as if the wind was blowing from the hem of the Fourth Master's robe, wishing he could sprout wings and fly to the South Courtyard.
Lanqin received a message from the Fourth Master and began to eat alone. She was still enjoying her meal and did not expect the Fourth Master to arrive so quickly.
"Bring me a bowl and chopsticks, I haven't eaten yet!" Fourth Prince walked in and went straight to Lanqin's dining table, saying.
"Your Highness, didn't you go to Consort Nian's place for a meal?" Lanqin asked the Fourth Prince in surprise.
"I still think your cooking is the best," Fourth Master said.
"What's wrong? The Prince doesn't look too good." Lanqin asked with concern. Although she didn't care at all what Lady Nian and the Fourth Prince had talked about, she had no choice but to ask since the Fourth Prince looked displeased.
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