Fourth Prince, pulling Lanqin along, slowly walked out and said to the palace maids and eunuchs standing in the hall, "You may all leave..."
Lanqin was wondering who the Fourth Prince was talking to when a group of people suddenly appeared from all around the Hall of Mental Cultivation. Lanqin was shocked, not expecting there to be so many palace maids and eunuchs here, without her noticing at all.
The people in this deep palace have long been accustomed to hiding themselves. These people can stand in dark corners without moving, and even their breathing is very faint.
It seems that life in the palace really takes some getting used to. The Fourth Prince saw through Lanqin's expression. He had been too nervous these past few days and secretly sent Su Peisheng to bring her here, wanting to be intimate with her. So the Fourth Prince put one arm around Lanqin's waist and bent down to pick her up in his arms.
Lanqin was startled by the Fourth Prince's actions and pushed against his chest, trying to get down: "Your Majesty, please put me down, there are so many people here..."
The Fourth Prince ignored her and headed straight for the back of the main hall. Lanqin was held in the Fourth Prince's arms. The entire Yangxin Hall was filled with a little calming incense, quiet and comfortable. There was no sound except for the sound of the Fourth Prince's footsteps and Lanqin's heartbeat.
Lanqin was placed on a soft couch by the Fourth Master, who immediately kicked off his shoes and snuggled into her arms. Lanqin tenderly stroked the Fourth Master's profile, noticing his slight frown, and asked worriedly, "What's wrong?"
Fourth Master said with his eyes closed, "My head is throbbing badly. Also, when we're alone, you're not allowed to call me Emperor. Just call me 'Master'!"
Lanqin smiled slightly, but her heart still ached. She gently rubbed Fourth Master's temples, looking at him in her arms. She was shocked to find that in just a few days, this familiar face seemed to have aged considerably. His face was covered in stubble, his skin was rough, and he had dark circles under his eyes. Heaven knows what he had gone through to look so haggard and exhausted.
Lanqin's eyes welled up with tears. She loved Huai's man so much and had accompanied him all the way to this day. Only she knew the hardships they had endured.
Fourth Master opened his eyes and saw the emotions in Lanqin's eyes.
Lanqin smiled and coquettishly said to Fourth Master, "I... I just haven't seen you in so long, I was so excited and happy that..."
Fourth Master reached out and gently touched Lanqin's face, his expression softening as he said tenderly, "I'll pick you up as soon as I have time. From now on... from now on we'll never be apart again..."
Lanqin smiled and nodded, continuing to massage.
Fourth Master leaned against Lanqin's chest for a long time before slowly speaking: "Lanqin, do you know how much I've wished you were by my side these past few days..."
Lanqin knew the Fourth Master's current situation and difficulties, and felt sorry for the man in her arms who, although about to rule the world, was lonely and troubled.
"If Fourth Master has anything on his mind, he can talk to Lanqin about it. It will make him feel better..." Lanqin had no way to share Fourth Master's worries, so she could only listen quietly.
The Fourth Prince closed his eyes, his whole body tensed, and he said with a bitter smile, "Father Emperor is gone, leaving me with such a heavy responsibility. I cannot betray Father Emperor's trust, but I also worry whether I am truly prepared to bear all of this..."
"My mother-in-law has always been dissatisfied with me, my fourteenth brother is leading an army to the capital, and my eighth and ninth brothers are also eyeing me covetously. My father's funeral has not yet been completed. Everyone only sees my glorious succession to the throne, but they do not understand my hardships. I am really so tired..." the Fourth Prince said.
Lanqin remained silent, feeling both heartache and a touch of warmth. Only someone who trusted her so much would say such things to her.
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