After the selection process, the two princesses assigned to Hongli were sent to his residence.
Hongli's marriage was put on the agenda. Because of Xueying, he was somewhat resistant to taking a concubine, but when he learned that Su Lufu and Gao Xiyue were personally selected by Lanqin, he accepted it.
Su Lufu and Gao Xiyue arrived at the Fourth Prince's mansion with great excitement, thinking they would meet their future husbands. However, they were greeted by the mansion's steward and nanny.
The nanny warmly led the two on a tour of the Fourth Prince's residence, explaining the rules and regulations before finally escorting them to Qiushui Pavilion in the backyard. Qiushui Pavilion was located on the edge of the backyard, some distance from Hongli's residence. Although Su Lufu and Gao Xiyue were disappointed, they liked the quiet environment of Qiushui Pavilion.
Gao Xiyue, arm in arm with Su Lufu, wandered around Qiushui Pavilion, but found that the courtyard only had one main hall. Somewhat surprised, she asked the nanny. The nanny smiled and said, "The Fourth Prince has already given instructions; this pavilion is reserved for Miss Su. Miss Gao's pavilion is in Langyue Pavilion..."
Su Lufu was startled, then smiled and said to Gao Xiyue, "Lang Yuege! He and my sister are a perfect match. Xiyue responds to him, and he is bright and cheerful. Fourth Prince is truly thoughtful."
Gao Xiyue also noticed that the two pavilions perfectly matched the personalities of the two men, and she couldn't help but feel a little interested in this Fourth Prince she had never met. However, because she couldn't stay with Su Lufu, Gao Xiyue still held Su Lufu's hand dejectedly, sighing.
"Sister Su, I want to live with you... I don't want to live in Langyue Pavilion by myself..." Gao Xiyue said coquettishly.
Su Lufu smiled and comforted Gao Xiyue, saying, "We entered the mansion together, and although we were assigned to different pavilions, we are still in the same courtyard. If you like, you can come and visit often. Since the Fourth Prince is willing to make arrangements, we should not refuse."
Seeing Su Lufu say this, the nanny smiled with satisfaction and said, "Miss Su is right. I think the two princesses are like sisters. It is truly a blessing for our royal family."
The two exchanged a glance and clasped their hands tightly. Afterwards, Su Lufu accompanied Gao Xiyue on a tour of her residence, Langyue Pavilion. It seemed Hongli knew that one of them was quiet and the other active, so even the accommodations he arranged were different. Gao Xiyue was very satisfied with Langyue Pavilion and stopped insisting on staying with Su Lufu.
As instructed by Hongli, the nanny arranged four maids and two old women to serve each of them, so that the two could settle down comfortably.
After waiting for several days, Hongli finally prepared a simple banquet to welcome the two. This was the first time Gao Xiyue and Su Lufu had met their husbands, and both of them dressed up carefully before going to the banquet together.
Because it was a family banquet and Hongli was not yet married, Gao Xiyue and Su Lufu did not see the First Prince and Second Prince's wives. However, Hongli's handsome and elegant appearance was deeply imprinted in their hearts. Gao Xiyue and Su Lufu fell in love with Hongli at first sight. This fourth prince was the first choice for the future crown prince and the only son of Consort Xi, so his future was limitless.
The two gazed at Hongli with tender affection, hoping to be alone with him after the banquet. This was the first time Su Lufu had ever felt such anticipation for a relationship between a man and a woman. She noticed that Gao Xiyue's eyes also shone with longing, and her heart felt as if it had been gently pierced by some sharp weapon.
However, Hongli seemed uninterested in the two women, only briefly explaining a few things before hastily ending the banquet. Hongli had his maids escort them back to their respective chambers. Gao Xiyue and Su Lufu waited for half the night, finally falling asleep alone in disappointment. Hongli himself spent the night in his study, not going anywhere else to spend the night.
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