After everything was explained, Lanqin told them to leave.
They left the room one after another. As Lanqin listened to their footsteps fading into the distance, she breathed a sigh of relief and suddenly felt a little tired.
Baoqin came in from outside, placed a cup of tea on the table, and said, "Your Majesty is tired, please rest well!"
Lanqin smiled at her, "I don't have time to rest, I still have to go and see them later!"
Baoqin said, "The lotus appreciation festival is still half a month away, Your Majesty, why are you in such a hurry? You can take your time!"
Lanqin nodded. Half a month is neither a long nor a short time. It was her first time handling such a matter, and in order to avoid any mistakes and embarrassment to the Fourth Master, she had to be extra careful in every detail.
"Originally, I planned to invite my father and mother as well," Lanqin sighed and said.
Baoqin knew what she was thinking and said, "Your Majesty, don't be discouraged, there will be another time."
This time, the Fourth Prince invited all his relatives and nobles, and since only princes and their wives attended, she couldn't invite her own family members anymore.
"It was originally agreed that this lotus appreciation gathering was only for Your Highness, but the Emperor suddenly invited these princes and princesses..." Yu Xiao said in a low voice from the side.
Lanqin glanced at her, and Yuxiao was startled. She quickly lowered her head and stopped talking.
Lanqin thought that there must be a reason why Fourth Master made this arrangement.
Since she couldn't figure it out, she didn't want to think about it anymore. Lanqin put on a smile, got up, and prepared to go out. "Let's go, let's get another checkup."
Baoqin and Yuxiao quickly followed, and the group went together to Pengdao Yaotai. Pengdao Yaotai was truly a paradise on earth, floating on the clear blue waters of Fuhai Lake. Its pavilions and towers were exquisite and luxurious, displaying royal majesty, and because it was not seen by others, it was shrouded in mystery.
Inside the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
Seventeenth Prince and Fourth Prince sat together on the couch, with Su Peisheng serving them. The tea on the table had just been served and was still warm.
The Seventeenth Prince said, "Your Majesty has arranged everything very well, and I have also arranged for guards. Please rest assured, Your Majesty."
Fourth Master held the teacup, lifted the lid, and the aroma of tea wafted out. He took a light sniff and suddenly said, "There's one more thing I need you to do."
The Seventeenth Prince hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "Please give your orders, Your Majesty."
The Fourth Prince said, "Go and select some capable guards to go to the Yuanmingyuan."
The Seventeenth Prince was taken aback. “The guards I arranged are all top-notch. They will definitely be able to protect the Emperor, the Empress and the other princes nearby.”
The Fourth Prince glanced at him, his expression still indifferent. "What I mean is that you should arrange for a group of the best guards to enter the Yuanmingyuan before that day."
Upon hearing this, the Seventeenth Prince said in a low voice, "Your subject obeys the decree."
Although he didn't understand why the Emperor suddenly wanted to add another batch of guards, the Emperor was the Emperor, and his will was unpredictable. In addition, the Fourth Prince was naturally suspicious, and if he asked too many questions, the Fourth Prince might be displeased.
Anyway, as long as the emperor issues an order, he just needs to do it.
Fourth Master glanced at Seventeenth Master and said, "By the way, is there any clue about Fourteenth Master's whereabouts?"
The Seventeenth Prince frowned, then quickly knelt down and bowed, saying, "Your subject is incompetent and has not yet found the whereabouts of the Fourteenth Brother."
Fourth Master pursed his lips and looked down at him.
Some time has passed. He secretly entrusted this matter to the Seventeenth Master, but even now, the Seventeenth Master still hasn't been able to find the Fourteenth Master.
Seventeen has always been obedient to Fourth Master in his affairs and has never disobeyed him in a two-faced manner, which must mean that he has done his best.
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