(Dear reader, I posted the update in the wrong place. The two chapters at 10 AM and 12 PM today are in Volume 21. I'm really sorry. Please go to the end of Volume 21 to read today's two chapters.)
After mentioning that she wanted to go to Huangjue Temple with Lanqin, Anjia waited until Lanqin recovered before bringing it up with the Fourth Prince.
After all, Lanqin was a concubine, and she needed the emperor's permission to go to Huangjue Temple to offer incense and fulfill her vows.
One day, the Fourth Prince came to the Yuanmingyuan to see Lanqin.
He entered Lanqin's room, looking somewhat tired. Lanqin was slightly puzzled when she saw him like this.
The Fourth Prince looked up at her and smiled gently. "How have you been these past few days?"
Lanqin smiled and said, "His Majesty listens to the imperial physicians' reports every day, so doesn't he know how I am now?"
"I only feel at ease when I hear your own feelings."
Lanqin glanced at the tonics in the cabinet and said, "With so many whole tonics and medicinal herbs every day, it's impossible for things not to go well."
Upon hearing this, the Fourth Prince scolded, "Don't talk nonsense. You should get better soon."
Lanqin smiled brightly, "Yes."
The Fourth Prince's gaze suddenly softened, and he said, "I have already begun to have the Ministry of Rites select a date to formally establish you as a Noble Consort, Lanqin. I want you to be my Noble Consort!"
Lanqin nearly lost her life saving him that time, which was enough for her to be named a Noble Consort.
Despite opposition from the previous dynasty, it could not change the mind of the Fourth Prince.
"Your Majesty, I am deeply grateful. I am filled with trepidation." Lanqin's tone was more apprehensive than joyful.
The Fourth Prince patted her back, trying to reassure her, "I am the Emperor, my word is law, no one dares to oppose me!"
Lanqin looked at his face and saw that he seemed a little sleepy, with dark circles under his eyes, so she asked with concern, "Your Majesty looks a little tired. Did you not get enough rest?"
The Fourth Prince pinched the bridge of his nose. "It's because of Hongfu's high fever. I've invited monks from Huangjue Temple to chant sutras and pray for Hongfu, hoping he'll get better soon."
The Fourth Prince only casually mentioned Hongfu's matter, then suddenly shifted the topic to Lanqin, "I still remember our first meeting, it was at Huangjue Temple..."
Memories of the past surge like a tide, and recalling them now feels as clear as if they happened yesterday.
Lanqin's heart softened, and she whispered, "Your Majesty, I will never forget our first meeting."
The two smiled at each other, and Lanqin suddenly remembered something and said, "These past few days, my mother and I have been talking about the vow we made at Huangjue Temple. Now it is time to fulfill our vow. Please grant my mother and me permission to go to Huangjue Temple to fulfill our vow."
Upon hearing this, the Fourth Master frowned slightly. "But your body is not fully recovered yet. If you overexert yourself like this, you will develop a chronic illness, which would not be good."
Lanqin smiled faintly and said softly, "It's entirely up to His Majesty."
Lanqin was still recovering from her injuries, and the Fourth Prince couldn't bear to see her upset, especially since these days had been so difficult. So he said, "Since the monks from Huangjue Temple have already come to the palace to pray for Hongfu, why don't we have the abbot come to Yuanmingyuan to see you? You won't have to make the trip."
The Fourth Prince's consideration stemmed from his concern for Lanqin's health, for which Lanqin was naturally grateful. Since she didn't want to go anyway, she nodded and said, "Your Majesty's considerations are thorough; I will follow Your Majesty's lead."
Seeing that Lanqin's complexion had improved considerably, the Fourth Prince was relieved. He gently stroked her face and said, "In that case, I will issue an edict to summon the abbot of Huangjue Temple. You should take good care of yourself, and I will come to see you again in a few days."
Lanqin sat on the bed and bowed slightly to the Fourth Prince, "Your Majesty, I respectfully see you off!"
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