Throughout his many years in power, the Fourth Prince has never been afraid of anything. Even during the last war against the Xiongnu, he had never felt as anxious as he does now.
The Fourth Prince couldn't bear to see Lanqin cry. Seeing that Lanqin's tone had softened, he couldn't refuse any longer and agreed.
The Fourth Prince helped Lanqin sit down, poured her a cup of tea, and comforted her, "Alright, don't be sad. I feel sorry for you. Today I will go with you to see the imperial physician."
Upon hearing this, Lanqin burst into laughter through her tears, gently wiping away the lingering tears on her face. Suddenly, her eyes flickered slightly as she looked directly at the Fourth Prince and said, "Why don't we go to the Yuanmingyuan for some time to recuperate, and leave the affairs of the court to Hongli and Hongzhou?"
Upon hearing Lanqin's words, the Fourth Prince paused slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Hongli and Hongzhou are still too young and unable to grasp the affairs of the court. This is somewhat inappropriate."
Upon hearing this, Lanqin knew that Fourth Master was not unwilling, and continued, "That's easy. Seventeenth Master, Qin Mo and others can assist from the side. They are all capable of taking on important responsibilities."
Seeing Lanqin's attitude, the Fourth Prince also felt that it was not a bad idea. The affairs of the court were relatively peaceful at present, and there would not be any major changes in any aspect. It would be fine to have a few people in the court to keep things in check.
Moreover, his headaches had indeed been flaring up quite frequently lately, and it was time for him to rest and recuperate for a while. Lanqin's insistence was difficult to refuse; if she did, she would inevitably become even more heartbroken and worried.
Having thought this through, Fourth Master no longer hesitated and nodded in agreement with Lanqin, "Alright, whatever you say."
"That's wonderful. A promise is a promise, and Your Majesty cannot go back on your word." Lanqin's eyes were full of joy. "I will go to Changchun Palace now to make preparations and take care of the affairs of the inner palace. We can set off for Yuanmingyuan in a few days, shall we?"
"Okay," Fourth Master replied with a smile to Lanqin.
A few quarters of an hour later, Lanqin took Cui Niang back to Changchun Palace.
Unlike when she left, Lanqin's melancholy has dissipated considerably, replaced by relief at the Fourth Prince's promise to recuperate at the Yuanmingyuan.
"Cui Niang, send someone to invite Consort Song and Consort Wu over. I have urgent business to discuss with them," Lan Qin waved her hand and instructed Cui Niang.
"Yes, this servant will send someone to do it right away." After saying that, Cui Niang went out to make the arrangements.
Before long, Madam Song and Madam Wu arrived. After they bowed to Lanqin, Consort Song asked, "I wonder what brings Your Highness here so urgently?"
"Among the concubines, only you and Consort Wu are truly composed," Lanqin said slowly, looking at Consort Song and Consort Wu.
"Soon, I will accompany His Majesty to the Yuanmingyuan for a period of recuperation. There are many trivial matters in the harem that I cannot attend to, so I thought I would temporarily entrust the management of the harem to the two of you."
Upon hearing this, Consort Song and Consort Wu were both momentarily stunned, but quickly composed themselves. They looked at Lan Qin and nodded, saying, "Yes, we will certainly not disappoint Your Majesty's high expectations."
Consort Wu picked up the tea from the table, glanced at Lanqin, took a small sip of the fragrant tea, and asked, "Your Majesty, is there something I should ask?"
"What is it that you cannot ask?"
"How is His Majesty's health? Is there anything unusual?" After all, Consort Wu and the others had been in the palace for many years and were not without ability. Although the Fourth Prince cared for them as much as Lanqin did, and even rarely visited their palaces to rest, they all knew that His Majesty's health had been deteriorating in recent years.
This time, the Fourth Prince and Lanqin suddenly went to the Yuanmingyuan for recuperation, which naturally made them a little suspicious.
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