"Your Majesty, my future husband..." Qing Shun finally asked the question that had been on her mind for so long. Last time, Her Majesty said that she would choose a husband who suited her taste, but she was still a little unsure.
When Qing Shun suddenly asked, Lan Qin was a little flustered. She felt guilty for not keeping her promise to them last time. "Qing Shun, His Majesty... has already arranged a marriage for you all. It was a well-thought-out plan."
Qingshun nodded. She knew that the fate of these women from the royal family was to be married off to foreign lands. They were already very lucky that they didn't have to be married off to the grasslands or foreign lands.
Lanqin looked at the princesses and decided not to tell Qingshun and Qing'an about the Emperor's changes to the list for the time being. She figured she might as well make the best of it and that by the time of the wedding, they might not even remember what they looked like.
Lanqin then said to the three of them, "I have prepared some dowries for you. Each of you will receive three sets of headdresses, one set each of gold, jade, and pearl, ten pieces of various ornaments, and thirty bolts each of Shu and Suzhou satin. His Majesty has already instructed the Ministry of Rites to prepare your dowries. These are just some additions for you. After you get married, you must always remember the ways of a wife!"
The three knelt and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, we will come to visit you often in the future!"
The three chatted with Lanqin for a while longer before leaving.
Time passed quickly, and the princess's matter was resolved. Gradually, no one gossiped about the princess's choice of husband anymore.
Fucha was surprised that Lanqin had resolved the princess's matter so quickly. She had thought she could use this matter to bring down Lanqin, but it seemed impossible. So she spent her days hiding in Zhongcui Palace with Nianxia, ​​discussing how to deal with Lanqin.
Nianxia and Caixiang would occasionally accompany Lady Fucha to stroll in the garden, chatting and admiring the flowers with the other ladies-in-waiting. For a time, the harem was peaceful, and everyone lived in harmony.
With the princess's matter settled, Lanqin suddenly found herself with nothing to do, spending her days sitting in her room with nothing to do. Lanqin thought that Su Shi was already seven months pregnant and her grandson would be born soon, so she should go and see him.
During dinner, Lanqin ordered a table full of dishes that the Fourth Prince liked to eat. The Fourth Prince guessed that Lanqin wanted something from him, so he asked, "You've prepared so many dishes today, you must have something to ask of me!"
Lanqin thought to herself, "As expected of a man I've known for so many years, he understands everything I'm thinking." Lanqin gave the Fourth Master a wicked smile. "Fourth Master, the child in Madam Su's womb in Hongli's residence is about seven months along. I'd like to go and see her."
Every time she wanted to leave the palace, the Fourth Prince would refuse, citing the dangers outside. But this time was different, so Lanqin had high hopes.
Looking at the pitiful-looking girl before him, the Fourth Prince couldn't bear to refuse. Thinking it was only right for her to go and see her, he agreed, "I grant your permission."
Seeing that the Emperor was so agreeable, Lanqin put a piece of his favorite braised beef brisket into his bowl.
The next day, Lanqin made preparations early. The carriage was already waiting outside. Lanqin left the palace for Hongli's residence in her own clothes. Although the Fourth Prince allowed Lanqin to leave the palace, he had many guards by her side, which made Lanqin feel a little uncomfortable.
Although Lanqin's visit was sudden, she had already informed Hongli. Hongli instructed Fucha Mingyu to prepare in advance, so as soon as she arrived at Hongli's residence, she found that Fucha Mingyu, along with her concubines and other princesses, were already waiting outside the door.
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