"What? Master is outside?" Lanqin exclaimed, immediately pulling open the carriage curtain. Sure enough, the Fourth Master's braid with its sapphire blue tassel was swaying in the wind less than a meter away from her.
Another thing carried by the wind was dust. The entire outside could be described as a sandstorm. Indeed, accompanying the emperor on his travels was no easy task. Just imagine the palace maids and eunuchs who had no carriages or horses to ride, relying solely on their own two legs.
Lanqin looked back and couldn't see the end of the procession. The entire Fourth Prince's residence consisted of ten carriages, followed by the Fifth Prince's family, then the Eighth Prince, the Ninth Prince, the Thirteenth Prince, and the Fourteenth Prince. And that wasn't all; behind them were the princes and ministers accompanying Kangxi on his tour, along with their families, and then the imperial guards. In total, she estimated it to be roughly three or four thousand people. Lanqin remembered that during Kangxi's southern tour, the entire imperial entourage numbered five or six thousand, stretching for several miles.
"Master~" Lanqin called out, seeing that the Fourth Master was exposed to the blazing sun, still wearing his court robes. Although it wasn't so hot in September, he was still very hot from being covered up in layers of clothing.
Fourth Master turned around and saw Lanqin looking at him. He smiled slightly, pulled the reins closer to her carriage, and said, "You certainly know how to enjoy yourself. When was that big cushion made? You didn't even mention giving me one!"
Lanqin smiled and said, "The one for you, Master, is already prepared. It's in the box in the back. Master, come up and rest for a while. Let Eunuch Su ride your horse." Lanqin looked at Su Peisheng following behind Fourth Master, his face already covered in sweat.
“Princess Niu, please don’t flatter me. I can’t ride my master’s horse!” Upon hearing this, Su Peisheng immediately waved his hands in fright. Although he was quite moved by Lanqin’s words, he knew his own status and would never dare to ride the Fourth Master’s horse.
Lanqin glanced at him and said, "You can't overwork yourself, otherwise who will take care of the master's daily life?" But in her heart she was thinking: Being a servant in feudal society is really not a job for humans. Your life and fortune are in the hands of your master. Running after a horse like this is really not the worst thing.
"Alright, I'll rest in your car for a while. Su Peisheng, you ride this horse." Fourth Master glanced at Su Peisheng's tired face and seemed to genuinely believe that Lanqin's words were true.
"No, no, Master, I'll just lead your horse." Su Peisheng never expected that the Fourth Master would actually let him ride the horse, but he felt a warmth in his heart and his respect for Lanqin was beyond words.
“If I tell you to ride, then ride. This beast is just sitting idle anyway. If you get tired, where am I going to find someone to serve you?” As he spoke, Fourth Master dismounted and handed the reins to Su Peisheng.
"My bottom is a little sore from sitting, I'd like to get up and walk around!" Nianxue said obediently to Lanqin.
"Okay, if you're tired, come up right away." Lanqin glanced at Nianxue, knowing full well that she was deliberately creating a private space for herself and Fourth Master.
After Nianxue left, the Fourth Prince got into the carriage. Seeing pastries and a teapot on the small cabinet inside Lanqin's room, he deliberately teased, "Having food and drink is much more comfortable than what I have. Come, give me a shoulder massage." With that, he removed his official hat and plume, tossed them aside, and then lay down on the large cushion, closing his eyes. No wonder; he had gone to the palace early that morning to receive Emperor Kangxi's admonitions, and after a busy morning, he was bound to be dozing off by now.
Lanqin tenderly tidied up the official hat and peacock feather that the Fourth Prince had thrown aside, placed them aside, and then raised her hand to begin to unbutton the Fourth Prince's court robe.
"Little girl, what are you trying to do in broad daylight?" Fourth Master suddenly opened his eyes and said.
"What are you thinking, Master? I just want to loosen my collar and let some air in. Aren't you hot?" Lanqin glanced at the Fourth Master and said.
Seeing Lanqin's appearance, Fourth Master suddenly sat up, grabbed her and said, "If you touch me again, I can't guarantee I won't touch you!"
"You're so naughty, my lord~" Lanqin's face flushed instantly, but she was secretly pleased.
A large, slightly wet mouth suddenly covered Lanqin's small mouth! This action by the Fourth Master made Lanqin cry out and then collapse into his arms.
The ticking sound of Matty's car could still be heard outside the car, and the interior was indeed filled with a romantic atmosphere.
Well, the two of them spent some time being affectionate in the carriage, which was a bit inappropriate, but human emotions are natural.
Meanwhile, Yan Yu was already feeling carsick from the carriage jolting around. Yun Yuan took the wooden bucket and placed it in front of her, watching her vomit bile into it.
"Princess, hang in there! I see it's getting dark outside, we should stop for a bite to eat soon," Yun Yuan said, supporting her back.
"I really regret coming on this trip. This is unbearable for a human being. If this bumpy ride continues, I really can't take it anymore." Yan Yu wiped the saliva from the corner of her mouth with a handkerchief, her pretty face now full of exhaustion.
"Princess, why don't we ask the doctor accompanying the team to get you some medicine? I heard there are pills that can alleviate the discomfort of the bumpy ride," Yun Yuan said after thinking for a moment.
"Hmm. Go see where Fourth Master is. I really can't take it anymore." If Yan Yu knew that Fourth Master was with Lan Qin, she would be furious. Actually, Fourth Master had come to see her at noon, but she was asleep like Lan Qin, so she didn't see him.
After Yun Yuan put the lid on the wooden bucket in front of Yan Yu, she carried it to the side of the carriage and placed it there. She said to the coachman outside, "Walk slowly, the princess can't stand the bumps." Then, she held onto the side of the carriage and jumped down.
She looked ahead and then back at the front of the group, but she couldn't see Fourth Master at all. She only saw Su Peisheng riding a horse not far behind.
"Eunuch Su, Master, can you see it?" Yun Yuan ran against the direction to Su Peisheng's horse, following along as she asked.
When Su Peisheng saw that it was Yun Yuan, who was by Yan Yu's side, he knew that she was asking this question because she was looking for the Fourth Master. He was a little embarrassed and could only say, "The Master is tired and is resting in the carriage. Is there anything you need, Princess?" He deliberately did not mention that the Fourth Master was in Lan Qin's carriage, so as not to displease Yan Yu.
Yun Yuan didn't know which car belonged to the Fourth Master, so she said, "My princess is vomiting badly. I wonder if you could inform the master and ask the doctor accompanying the group to prescribe some anti-nausea pills."
Upon hearing this, Su Peisheng dared not refuse and immediately said, "You go back and take care of your princess. I will report to the master later."
Yun Yuan obeyed and stepped back, then jogged after Yan Yu's carriage.
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