A man in white stood by the arched bridge in the garden. He was the Fourteenth Prince. His face was thinner than before, but he was still handsome and upright. He had spent two months here. For him, these two months were just a time to relax and have nothing else to do.
He had fought in battles before, and was later imprisoned. That period was the most difficult time for him, and he lost a lot of weight. Now, he has been living in this paradise on earth for two months, enjoying the flowing water and listening to the music of traditional Chinese string and wind instruments. He is living a comfortable life.
"Master, the kitchen has prepared osmanthus chestnut flour cake today. I just tasted a few bites, and it tastes very good. Would you like to come and have some?" Zhu Wanqing's clear and gentle voice came from behind.
The Fourteenth Prince turned to look at her, sighed, and shook his head.
Zhu Wanqing glanced at the maid behind her and said, "Go and fetch a pot of wine."
The maidservant hurriedly went downstairs to fetch the wine, poured it, and handed it to the Fourteenth Prince, saying, "Please have some wine, Your Highness."
He was only interested in the wine, so he took it, tilted his head back, and drank it all in one gulp.
Here, he has people to take care of his food, clothing, shelter, and transportation, and Zhu Wanqing is also here to keep him company, but he always feels empty inside.
Zhu Wanqing looked at him and saw that he was somewhat lost in thought. A cold smile flashed in her eyes.
Although she has been staying here with the Fourteenth Prince these days, she has also been secretly hiring people to spread slanderous remarks about Yongzheng throughout the capital. Now, negative rumors about Yongzheng have already spread among the people.
Zhu Wanqing asked, "Does Master not like living here?"
The Fourteenth Prince smiled faintly and poured himself another full glass of wine. “It’s a good place, and the people are nice too. It’s just that I have someone on my mind. When we’re apart for a long time, I always miss them.”
Although he didn't say it aloud, Zhu Wanqing knew that the people he missed were his son and his wife, so she said reproachfully, "Wanqing really wants to know, if Wanqing were to leave you, would you still miss me like this?"
The Fourteenth Prince turned to look at her and saw that she had bright eyes and white teeth, and was beautiful and alluring. He couldn't bear to disappoint her, and he did like her quite a bit, so he said, "Of course."
Zhu Wanqing leaned against the Fourteenth Prince and said, "But Wanqing doesn't want to leave you, so please don't abandon me, okay?"
As the Fourteenth Prince inhaled the fragrance of her hair and sensed her longing, he suddenly banished the images of his loved ones that had just appeared in his mind and embraced Zhu Wanqing passionately.
Zhu Wanqing happily planted a kiss on his forehead, "Master, will you stay with Wanqing forever?"
Her attempt to curry favor was too much for the Fourteenth Prince, a man full of vigor and passion, to resist. He said softly, "Of course it's good."
Zhu Wanqing glanced at the sky and said, "It's getting late, Master, let's go to our room!"
Without the slightest hesitation, the Fourteenth Prince picked up Zhu Wanqing and quickly carried her back to his room.
The atmosphere in the room grew increasingly intimate, with the man's low coaxing and the woman's coquettish whimpers rising and falling, clearly audible in the quiet night.
After they had enjoyed themselves to the fullest, they both fell asleep from exhaustion.
But the Fourteenth Prince suddenly woke up in the middle of the night. He thought of his family and looked at the sleeping woman beside him. He suddenly felt a tightness in his chest. Although he was no longer confined, he was not happy.
He was originally the emperor's most beloved prince, and his mother was the de facto mistress of the harem. But now he has become like a fugitive, hiding everywhere. How can the Fourteenth Prince be happy?
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