On that day, after the Fourth Prince finally said he would make Lanqin a Noble Consort, he returned to the palace and did not come to Yuanmingyuan again for several days.
That day, Yu Xiao excitedly ran back. Bao Qin was feeding Lan Qin her medicine when Lan Qin was startled and almost choked. Bao Qin glared at the clumsy Yu Xiao, gently patted Lan Qin's back, and scolded Yu Xiao, "Why are you in such a hurry? Her Majesty needs to rest and recuperate..."
Yu Xiao quickly slowed her pace, walked over with a grin, and said to Bao Qin, "I have good news! If Her Majesty knew, her illness would be reduced by half..."
Lanqin laughed and said, "I'd like to hear if your good news is really that effective."
Just then, Bechuk stepped across the threshold with a smile, and said in a loud voice, "Mother, look who's here..."
Lanqin was taken aback, slightly raised her head, and tilted her head to look outside the door...
Hongli was seen supporting Lanqin's mother, Anjia, with Lanqin's father, Lingzhu, beside them. Behind them were his elder brother and sister-in-law, as well as his second sister-in-law, nephews, and nieces.
Baoqin and Yuxiao quickly stepped aside, and Biechuke took Anjia from Hongli's hands, carefully helping her to the middle of the room, where she met Lanqin.
“Mother, your maternal grandmother and grandfather have come to see you, and your uncles and aunts are here too…” Bechuk said excitedly to Lanqin.
Anjia, who had been holding back her tears, suddenly burst forth. Looking at Lanqin's thin body, lying weakly in bed unable to move, she was heartbroken and speechless. Mother and daughter are of one heart, and Anjia wished that Lanqin's pain could be taken upon herself. She choked back tears and rushed to Lanqin's bedside.
"Qin... Consort Xi... are you alright?" Anjia asked, her eyes red. She wanted to call out Lanqin's name, but then remembered the difference in their status and respectfully addressed Lanqin as Consort Xi, sobbing as she spoke.
Lanqin forced a smile as she wiped away the tears on Anjia's face, gently comforting her, "Mother, this is the Yuanmingyuan, there's no need to stand on ceremony, just call me Qin'er... I'm alright, I'm much better now..."
Lingzhu also walked to Lanqin's bedside, patted Anjia's shoulder, and said gently, "Stop crying, isn't Consort Xi perfectly fine here..."
Madam Anjia glanced sideways, took Lanqin's hand, and said with heartache, "What do you know? Our daughter was so badly injured, it's a miracle she survived. How could she be completely unharmed? She just didn't tell us because she didn't want us to worry. How can I, as her mother, not feel sorry for her..."
Lanqin sniffed and smiled, "Father, Mother, don't worry, I'm really alright..."
The elder brother and sister-in-law also came over and inquired about Lanqin's injuries with concern. They also told Lanqin to rest well and take good care of herself.
Second Sister-in-law pulled Lanqin's two nephews and nieces to Lanqin's bedside, shoving and instructing them, "Quickly call her aunt..."
The two children bowed politely and said to Lanqin respectfully, "Greetings, Aunt!"
Lanqin reached out and touched the two children, saying happily, "Good children... Second brother's children are so big now... That's wonderful..."
The second sister-in-law, her eyes red, said softly, "Your Highness, my second brother is in the army, busy with military affairs, and has not had time to visit you. I hope Your Highness will forgive him..."
Lanqin smiled and said, "I'm so happy that you came to see me. My second brother is so kind..."
Lanqin instructed Baoqin and Yuxiao, who were standing nearby, "Quickly go and make tea for Father and Mother, and also bring some snacks..." The two smiled and agreed before leaving.
Lingzhu said to Lanqin, "We are so grateful to His Majesty for granting us permission to visit Consort Xi at the Yuanmingyuan. We heard that His Majesty spared no effort to save her life after her serious injuries. Our whole family is deeply grateful to His Majesty..."
Lanqin felt a warmth in her heart; it turned out that all of this was specially arranged by the Fourth Master.
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