Inside the Changchun Immortal Hall, Madam Nian heard about the series of arrangements made by the Fourth Prince. She knew that he had sent all the relatives back home and that he had transferred Lanqin to the Jiuzhou Qingyan to recuperate. She was served precious medicinal herbs and tonics every day. Hongli, Hongzhou, and Biechuke were even allowed to stay and accompany Lanqin to recuperate.
Lady Nian was furious and annoyed. Although the assassination attempt had startled her and she didn't want the Fourth Prince to be harmed in any way, since Lanqin had taken the sword for him, she hoped that Lanqin would leave this world forever in this accident.
But Lanqin's miraculous survival infuriated Nian Shi.
Just as she was feeling troubled, she heard Hongfu's low sobbing coming from behind the screen again.
Ever since the day Hongfu fell and hit his head, his health has been poor, and he has always been sickly.
Lady Nian was heartbroken. She looked at the maid beside her and asked, "Have you gone to report to the Emperor?"
The maidservant quickly replied, "Your Majesty, we have already informed the Emperor as you instructed. The Emperor said he will be returning to the palace soon, so please make preparations in advance."
Lady Nian breathed a sigh of relief and said with disdain, "There's nothing here in the Yuanmingyuan. Hongfu is already in this state, yet the imperial physicians are always busy with Consort Xi. If I don't go back soon, Hongfu's illness will only get worse!"
The maid said, "Your Majesty, please calm down. In His Majesty's eyes, of course Your Majesty and the young prince are the most important!"
What Nian Shi feared most was that something might happen to Hongfu. She was worried all day long, hoping that Hongfu would be alright.
The news that Fourth Master was leaving had already reached Lanqin's ears. At that time, Lanqin had already woken up and was leaning against the bed drinking her medicine when Fourth Master walked in from outside.
Lanqin saw him and smiled slightly, "Your Majesty has arrived. Your Majesty, I pay my respects."
The Fourth Prince waved his hand, signaling the palace maid who was feeding him the medicine to leave. He sat by the bedside and saw that her face was as pale as paper. He was very worried and nervous. He gently held her hand and said, "Although I am concerned about you, there are matters in the palace, and I have to leave first."
Lanqin nodded gracefully, "I understand."
"Originally, I wanted to take you back with me, but now that you are still seriously injured, the imperial physician says you cannot withstand the long journey, so the matter of bringing you back to the palace will have to be postponed."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I understand."
Seeing how docile she was, the Fourth Prince's heart softened, and he said, "It's good that you don't go back to the palace. The palace is not as quiet as the Yuanmingyuan. You stay here and take good care of yourself. I will come to see you from time to time."
Lanqin's eyes were clear and her tone was gentle. "His Majesty's considerations are thorough; this is the best solution."
"If you wish to see me, send someone to the palace to tell me that I will come to see you whenever I have time. I think that once your injuries have healed, I will immediately bring you back to the palace."
Lanqin nodded and grasped the Fourth Prince's hand in return. "Your Majesty cares for me, and I know that. But matters of state are of utmost importance, so Your Majesty should return to the palace now!"
Seeing how open-minded and magnanimous she was, the Fourth Prince felt much better. He stood up, tucked the blanket around her, and said, "Then I'll go first and come to see you in a couple of days."
"Your Majesty, I respectfully see you off."
The Fourth Prince left the Jiuzhou Qingyan Palace and rushed back to the palace without stopping for a moment.
What was supposed to be a simple gathering turned into a series of unexpected events, catching him completely off guard.
There were still many things piled up in the palace that needed his attention, so he had no time to stay at the Yuanmingyuan. Although he missed Lanqin very much, he could only bid her farewell for the time being.
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