Hongli couldn't stop him, so he had to send guards to accompany Hongzhou. The notices for the Thousand Elders Banquet still hadn't been distributed to several provinces, and Hongli had to insist on visiting all of them.
That day, Hongli ordered his belongings to be packed, preparing to continue his journey south. He was unaware that Hongsheng had already died of poisoning, and the Fourth Prince had not sent any message. Before departing, Hongli specially wrote a letter to inform the Fourth Prince that Hongzhou had already turned back. In the letter, Hongli gave Hongzhou a reason, saying that he was not feeling well, and naturally made no mention of Ulanara Xueying.
Meanwhile, Hongsheng's body was placed in the cellar by the Fourth Prince, who sent people to change the ice daily to prevent his body from decaying. The imperial physician also came from time to time, naturally hoping to find clues from the corpse. All those who were responsible for serving Hongsheng were imprisoned by the Fourth Prince, who forbade anyone from questioning them or visiting them.
The long-standing peace in the Fourth Prince's inner quarters was shattered by the sudden death of Hongsheng. Everyone was speculating about how Hongsheng had died.
"I heard that Madam Nian's health has suddenly collapsed! The house smells of medicine every day!" Madam Wu said, fanning Lanqin.
“Hongsheng is about to get married. Anyone who suddenly loses such a son would probably not be able to get over it. Fortunately, she has a younger son,” said Madam Song.
“Sister Song, why are you sympathizing with her! Haven’t we suffered enough from her ostracism in the past? If it weren’t for Lanqin’s help, we wouldn’t have had an easy life,” said Madam Wu.
“I’m not sympathizing with her, but I feel that the Prince must be feeling bad too,” Madam Song said, glancing at Lanqin.
“Sister Song is absolutely right. The Prince is feeling terrible. Although Lady Nian has a bad temper, she hasn’t done anything too outrageous, and Hongsheng is completely innocent. Who has such great power is truly unfathomable,” Lanqin said.
"Yes, it happened right under Lady Nian's nose. It's said that the Prince beat those servants so badly that they were covered in sores, but they all said the same thing, and not one of them said anything verifiable," Lady Wu whispered.
"So it's her?" Madam Song pointed towards the main courtyard.
Lanqin pondered for a moment and said, "She hasn't come out for many years. Now that Hongshi is married, Irgen is about four or five months pregnant."
"What a tragedy! Hongsheng's marriage is with the Tongjia family, isn't it? I'm afraid the young lady from that family will be a burden for the master." Madam Song put her hands together and murmured "Amitabha."
"Sister Song chants Buddhist prayers for her eldest princess and her youngest nephew every day; she truly has the heart of a Bodhisattva," Madam Wu said with a smile.
"Don't make fun of her. You still couldn't have been eating vegetarian food and chanting Buddhist prayers every day for Namin's safe delivery," Lanqin said with a smile.
"Yes. However, given the devastating blow she has suffered, coupled with her already poor health, I'm afraid this may truly be the end for her," said Madam Song.
“No, she also has Hongfu. That name is truly auspicious, meaning boundless good fortune!” said Madam Wu, then glanced at Lanqin and said, “Sister, I still think you are the most blessed.”
“I’m destined to be a hard worker, and you all stay locked in your rooms chanting Buddhist prayers instead of coming out to help me,” Lanqin said.
“Look at what my sister is saying, we’ll come right away as soon as you call,” Wu said jokingly.
"Has the marriage of Bechuk been arranged?" Song asked.
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