Lanqin returned to Jiuzhou Qingyan from Zaoyuan. A refreshing breeze blew into the room. Lanqin looked around and saw that the Thirteenth Prince and the Seventeenth Prince were nowhere to be seen, leaving only the Fourth Prince sitting on the couch in deep thought.
She tiptoed over, her platform shoes still making a sound on the smooth marble floor.
Fourth Master had already heard the voice and noticed her, so he looked up.
When he looked up, Lanqin noticed that he was frowning, so she bowed and stepped forward to ask with concern, "Your Majesty, what's wrong? You're frowning, and you seem to be in a bad mood?"
The Fourth Prince took her hand and made her sit beside him, gently rubbing her palm. "How could I not be happy when I thought of organizing a lotus appreciation party for you?"
"Then why does His Majesty look so worried?" Lanqin asked.
Seeing how concerned she was about him, Fourth Master could only sigh and say, "Nian Shi is here."
When Lanqin heard the name of Lady Nian, the smile on her face froze. The Fourth Prince keenly noticed this expression on her face. "Back in the palace, I don't know who leaked the news. She found out and repeatedly came to me, wanting me to bring her along. I refused her every time."
Lanqin pursed her lips, unsure of what expression to make.
The Fourth Prince patted the back of her hand and said comfortingly, "I didn't want her to come in the first place. Her presence would have diminished the enjoyment of the lotus appreciation gathering. However, she left the palace without informing me and even brought the young prince with her!"
Did you bring the young prince here hoping to use him to vie for the Emperor's favor?
Lanqin didn't want to think about these things; she didn't want to ruin her good mood, even though Nian's arrival was indeed a big blow to her.
She tried to force a smile and asked, "Then, Your Majesty... what do you intend to do?"
Since the Fourth Master had said that Lady Nian shouldn't come, but Lady Nian insisted on coming herself, this undoubtedly crossed the Fourth Master's bottom line. However, now that she had arrived, he couldn't make a scene.
Lanqin said, "Your Majesty, Consort Nian is a Noble Consort, and she has brought the young prince with her. It would be inappropriate to force her to return. Besides... Consort Nian will definitely not want to go back. If they start arguing, wouldn't that spoil the enjoyment of Your Majesty and the imperial relatives?"
Her words were so pleasing to the ear, and her voice was so gentle and soft that Fourth Master felt very comfortable, and his anger subsided considerably.
He nodded, agreeing with Lanqin's assessment, and said, "But I always feel that this is too unfair to you."
Lanqin smiled, feigning indifference, "I don't feel wronged, I'm just afraid Your Majesty will feel constrained. Although Consort Nian disregarded your decree, she's already here, so be it."
The Fourth Prince felt somewhat guilty. He could have sent Lady Nian back immediately, but Lanqin's words made him appreciate her understanding and he felt even more disgusted with Lady Nian's unreasonable behavior. He said, "I'm thinking about where I should arrange for her to stay."
Lanqin smiled and said, "It's fine as long as Your Majesty decides."
"Although she disobeyed my wishes, she is a Noble Consort and brought the young prince with her, so we cannot wrong the young prince. Let them stay at Changchun Immortal Pavilion!"
Lanqin said, "His Majesty's considerations are thorough; this arrangement is the best."
After the Fourth Prince finished speaking, he instructed Su Peisheng to make preparations. Su Peisheng accepted the order and left, leaving only Yongzheng and Lanqin in the room.
Fourth Master looked at Lanqin and sighed, "Don't let her arrival spoil our fun. You should put some effort into organizing the lotus appreciation party."
Lanqin nodded: "Yes."
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