After lunch, the Fourth Prince felt that the weather was very nice, and it would be a waste to stay indoors after finally coming out.
Lanqin told the Fourth Prince that the scenery of the Yuanmingyuan Garden was beautiful, especially around the lake, where it was particularly tranquil and comfortable. On a whim, the Fourth Prince ordered his servants to prepare a small dragon boat and invited Lanqin to go boating on the lake with him.
Upon hearing this, Bechuk realized he couldn't continue being a third wheel, so he tactfully said he was seasick and didn't want to go.
It had been a long time since Fourth Master had spent time alone with Lanqin like this. With Bie Chuke not around, it was just what Fourth Master wanted. Even things like rowing the boat were done by Fourth Master himself, without anyone serving him.
Lanqin found a comfortable position and quietly watched Fourth Master busy himself. The dragon boat drifted slowly on the lake, and the surrounding scenery was reflected on the surface, gliding by in layers. Occasionally, the wind would stir the shadows, and fish and birds would fly by. At this moment, Lanqin's eyes were only on Fourth Master, and Fourth Master's eyes were also on Lanqin.
The dragon boat stopped in the middle of the lake. Fourth Master stopped what he was doing and walked closer to Lanqin.
Lanqin wiped the sweat from Fourth Master's forehead and scolded him, "How can you do such rough work yourself, Master?"
The Fourth Prince stroked Lanqin's shoulder, pulled her close, and chuckled, "I'm happy to row for you; it's all worth it, no matter how tired I am..."
Lanqin just kept smiling, but the Fourth Master suddenly became serious and said with deep self-reproach, "Qin'er, I'm sorry, I made you suffer before..."
Lanqin knew what the Fourth Prince was referring to, but pretended not to understand: "What are you saying, Your Highness? I've long forgotten. There's no need for you to apologize..."
The Fourth Prince held Lanqin in his arms and said with heartache, "There are some things I have to do out of necessity, and I have to make you suffer these injustices, but you must believe me. I will never let you suffer these injustices in vain."
Lanqin cupped the Fourth Prince's face in her hands, gazed into his eyes, and said softly, "Your Majesty, I don't need you to do anything for me. I only hope that you can be honest with me from now on. We are husband and wife, and I am willing to share joys and sorrows with you..."
The Fourth Prince was so moved he didn't know what to say. His sense of guilt towards Lanqin deepened even further. He wanted to deal with Nian Gengyao's matter as soon as possible and brought Lanqin back to the palace. He vowed never to let anyone bully Lanqin again, including himself.
Lanqin reached out and stirred the surface of the lake. The icy water made her shiver. The ripples swept across her fingertips, turning into strange patterns that spread out layer by layer.
Lanqin playfully splashed a drop of water at Fourth Master. Fourth Master was taken aback, watching Lanqin act like a mischievous and lively child. He couldn't help but play with Lanqin, and bursts of laughter came from the center of the lake. The small dragon boat swayed from side to side with their movements.
Lanqin nearly fell because she lost her balance, but Fourth Master caught her with lightning speed.
Lanqin's flushed cheeks, combined with her rapid breathing, made Fourth Master unable to resist.
Before Lanqin could resist, the Fourth Prince's kiss struck her unexpectedly. She had no choice but to stop struggling and close her eyes to cooperate with him...
After a long while, the two reluctantly parted, and Lanqin was so embarrassed that she didn't know what to say.
They kissed in broad daylight in the middle of the lake, but then they thought, there was no one around, and besides, he was the current emperor. Even if someone saw them, they wouldn't dare to say a word.
Although she was already a mother of several children, Lanqin's skin was still very well-maintained, and she blushed even more at the Fourth Master's actions. Looking at the shy Lanqin, the Fourth Master felt some of the melancholy that had been building up in his heart for days dissipate.
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