After Fourth Master finished speaking, everyone stood up and bowed, then began to go up in twos and threes to the viewing platform that had been set up on the island to admire the flowers.
Looking out, lotus flowers and leaves cover the entire pond. A refreshing summer breeze blows from the lake, ruffling the large lotus leaves and making people feel very cool.
The princesses, being young girls, were deeply moved and excited by the beautiful scenery, while the older ones began to compose poems in response to the lotus flowers.
As the crowd dispersed, leaving only a few people at the table, Fourth Master said to Lanqin and Madam Nian, "You two should go and take a look too. There's no need for you to sit here."
Lanqin turned her head and met the Fourth Prince's indifferent gaze. She understood his meaning and smiled, saying, "Yes, then I will take Mingyu with me first."
Yongzheng nodded, and upon hearing this, the person below quickly stood up, bowed to the emperor, and then followed Lanqin to the Lotus Viewing Platform.
After Lanqin walked away, she noticed that Nian Shi still hadn't come out, so she turned around and saw that Nian Shi was still by the Fourth Master's side, acting coquettishly towards him.
Lady Nian wanted to stay by the Fourth Prince's side. Her purpose in coming here was not to admire the lotus flowers, but purely to compete for his favor.
So she said sweetly, "Hongfu is still young and cannot be without me. The sun is so strong outside, so let's not let Hongfu go out to bask in the sun. Let me stay here with Hongfu and keep Your Majesty company!"
Yongzheng pursed his lips and said, "It's alright, Hongfu can stay here, he can be soothed by a wet nurse."
As she spoke, she smiled at Hongfu, who smiled back with an innocent and adorable expression.
Lady Nian glanced at Hongfu, then at the Fourth Prince, and gave a signal to the wet nurse behind her. The wet nurse quickly said, "Your Majesty, the prince is young and has suddenly moved to a new environment. I'm afraid he can't be separated from the Noble Consort."
The smile on the Fourth Prince's face faltered slightly. He was already annoyed by Lady Nian's unreasonable behavior, but he forced himself to suppress his displeasure. "Since that's the case, then you may all stay by my side!"
Only then did Mrs. Nian show a satisfied smile, "Yes!"
Fourth Master sighed inwardly. After all, Hongfu was still young, and even if Madam Nian was dissatisfied, he couldn't show it. Now was not the time to break ties with her.
After sitting for a while, Fourth Master chatted with Madam Nian occasionally. When he turned his head, he suddenly saw that Hongfu, who had been smiling just now, had become somewhat depressed and sullen, with his little mouth pouting and looking listless.
Fourth Master said with concern, "It's hot outside. Hongfu is young and has been working outside for so long. I'm afraid he must be a little tired."
Ms. Nian said, "That's how children are. Hongfu doesn't usually spend time in such lively places. It's normal for him to feel a bit stuffy with so many people."
Si Yan frowned slightly and said with concern, "Then let's go to the back hall to rest!"
As she spoke, she got up, walked to Hongfu's side, bent down and picked him up, then carried him directly to the back hall.
Lady Nian was overjoyed to see how much the Fourth Prince doted on her son. It seemed that she had come to the right place after all! The Emperor still favored her and loved Hongfu.
When Lanqin arrived at the lotus viewing platform, she saw that everyone was gathered in the lotus viewing area admiring the flowers. A series of comments and praises came from the air. Everyone who saw her bowed to her respectfully.
Lanqin returned the greeting with a smile, and suddenly noticed a less crowded spot where Ninth Princess Consort was standing alone, leaning against the railing and gazing into the distance.
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