After reading the letter, the Fourth Master frowned and pondered for a long time before sighing and agreeing to Lanqin's request.
To avoid appearing abrupt, Lanqin waited a day. The next morning, she changed into ordinary women's clothes to conceal her identity.
Before leaving, Lanqin noticed the worry in the Fourth Prince's eyes. She smoothed out his furrowed brows and comforted him, saying, "Perhaps things are not as bad as we imagine. Your Majesty, please don't overthink things, lest you harm your health."
Fourth Master grasped his hand and said, "I hope so."
Lanqin had calculated the time perfectly. When the carriage stopped in front of Prince He's mansion, it was just the time for Hongzhou to go to court. Cui Niang knocked on the copper lock of the gate. After the gatekeeper came out, Cui Niang showed him the token representing Lanqin's identity. The lazy gatekeeper was about to kneel down when Cui Niang helped him up and said, "No need for formalities. Go and report to Consort Geng."
"Yes, yes, Your Highness... Your Highness, please wait outside for a while." The gatekeeper originally wanted to speak to the Imperial Noble Consort, but after being glared at by Cui Niang, he immediately changed his words and ran into the mansion in a few quick steps.
Cui Niang muttered, "He's not very smart. I don't know how he became the gatekeeper of the Prince He's mansion."
"But he's not stupid either." Lanqin, who was fiddling with the prayer beads in her hand with her eyes closed, spoke up for the doorman.
Upon hearing the gatekeeper's words, Geng learned that the Imperial Noble Consort was coming, so she sent someone to fetch Wu Kuzha to go out with her to greet Lanqin.
"Sister, it's been so long since I've seen you. You're still the same as I remember you." As soon as Madam Geng came out, she bowed and said something ingratiating.
Having spent a long time in the palace, Lanqin was used to these things. She exchanged pleasantries with Geng Shi for a while, and Geng Shi pulled Wu Kuzha Shi to greet Lanqin.
Wu Kuzha was gentle and virtuous, and even her greetings carried the warmth of the misty rain of Jiangnan.
"So you are Wukuzha? You are indeed a good one." Lanqin carefully examined Wukuzha for a few moments before speaking.
"This is all thanks to Your Highness." Madam Geng smiled as brightly as a flower. "Come, come, sister, it's windy outside, please come inside."
After entering the mansion, the three walked along the road. Wu Kuzha walked beside Lanqin, supporting her. Lanqin praised her a few times and said to Geng, "Sister, I came here today because I suddenly remembered some things, but I'm getting old and can't remember them clearly. I heard that you are in good health and have a good memory, so I came here to ask you for advice." As she spoke, she glanced at Wu Kuzha.
Geng smiled beautifully, but she knew in her heart that Lanqin did not want Wukuzha to accompany her.
"Sister, you must be hungry after your long journey. Go and prepare some delicious food," Consort Geng said kindly, patting Wu Kuzha's hand.
After Wu Kuzha left, Consort Geng welcomed Lanqin into her residence, Yirong Courtyard.
The Yi Rong Courtyard is filled with the fragrance of flowers, the potted plants are exquisitely trimmed, and the flower and plant arrangements are unique, making people feel comfortable just looking at it.
Looking at the garden full of flowers and plants, Lanqin exclaimed, "Sister, you're living a good life!"
People from the palace always speak with hidden meanings, revealing three parts while concealing seven. Although Consort Geng now lives with Hongzhou in the Prince He's Mansion, far away from the intrigues of the palace, she is still from the palace, and her ability to understand and interpret things has not been completely worn away by the comfortable life.
Consort Geng was unaware of Lanqin's deeper meaning. Although she felt uneasy and puzzled, she could only reply that there was no mistake to be found.
"This is all thanks to Your Majesty's good fortune," Geng said, maintaining a smile.
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