The Yuanmingyuan was filled with celebrations all night long. Lanqin barely slept. As soon as it was dawn, Baoqin and Yuxiao pulled Lanqin aside to help her with her makeup and dressing up.
Everyone hurriedly dressed Lanqin in the gown that Fourth Master had sent yesterday. Lanqin turned around in front of the mirror and looked at the dress on herself, feeling somewhat dazed.
Lady Anjia entered with a smile, carrying an exquisite box. Lanqin nodded slightly, embarrassed to be seen by Lady Anjia. Lady Anjia pulled Lanqin aside, looking her up and down, and repeatedly said, "The clothes His Majesty prepared are truly beautiful; they suit Your Highness perfectly..."
Lanqin laughed and said, "I think the clothes are a bit too complicated and flashy, they don't suit me..."
Anjia covered Lanqin's mouth and said with a smile, "This is the Imperial Concubine's auspicious robe. Now that Your Highness is an Imperial Concubine, this robe was tailor-made for you. There is nothing wrong with it!"
Lanqin nodded shyly, slightly adjusting her skirt. Suddenly, Anjia seemed to remember something and mysteriously handed Lanqin a box. Lanqin curiously opened it. Inside was a white jade bracelet, its color bright and flawless, clearly a high-quality piece. Lanqin was somewhat surprised and quickly closed the lid, returning it to Anjia.
Anjia smiled and gently pushed it away, saying, "This is a small token of our affection from your mother and father. We're glad Your Majesty likes it! Your father went to great lengths to obtain this bracelet, saying it reflects Your Majesty's temperament and character—both are pure, elegant, and clear. Your mother also hopes this jade bracelet can accompany Your Majesty in the palace. The future is uncertain, but I hope Your Majesty will always remain as you are..."
Lanqin was deeply moved and accepted the bracelet, handing it to Baoqin to keep safe. Hongli, Biechuk, and Wuxiha all rushed in and exclaimed how beautiful Lanqin looked when they saw her makeup and attire.
Lanqin was overjoyed to see her children had come and hugged them.
Hongli said, "Mother, Hongzhou also came to ask for it, but he couldn't make it in time. He said he's waiting for you in the palace. I hope you won't mind..."
Lanqin smiled and said, "How could Mother possibly mind?"
Although Hongzhou is now under the Geng family's name, in Lanqin's heart, he is just like Hongli and the others—a filial and good child.
Bechuklai clung to Lanqin's arms, refusing to let go: "Mother, tell me, who do you like the most?"
Lanqin tapped Bechuk's forehead and chuckled, "You, you're almost getting married, yet you're still so childish. Your mother loves that!"
Everyone burst into laughter, and Lanqin, surrounded by others, was deeply moved. Thinking of her having both a son and a daughter, the love of her fourth uncle, and the companionship and support of her mother, and even more excitingly, the fact that she was about to become a grandmother, Lanqin instantly felt like the happiest person in the world.
The auspicious hour had arrived. Lanqin, having made all the necessary preparations, carefully walked out of the Yuanmingyuan Garden, surrounded by her children, maids, and eunuchs!
Lanqin looked back reluctantly at the door. The familiar scenery and sweet air made everything seem so beautiful. Although many things had happened here, both joyful and sorrowful, Lanqin had overcome them all. The time she spent living in Yuanmingyuan was the most free and comfortable period of her life. Thinking about leaving soon, she felt a little reluctant to go.
"Your Majesty, let's go. The Emperor is waiting. You can come back to visit with him in the future..." Anjia whispered to Lanqin. Lanqin turned around, and Anjia smiled at her.
Outside the Yuanmingyuan Garden, the carriages were all of imperial concubine rank, and the welcoming procession stretched for miles. Lanqin boarded the carriage, and the band behind her began to play! The group headed towards the Forbidden City!
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