After hearing Lanqin's words, Geng Shi felt a little relieved, but from this day forward, she would always be on edge.
Geng said tremblingly, "That's good. If Hongzhou finds out about this, I don't know what I'll do."
After saying this, Madam Geng sighed deeply, then suddenly grabbed Lanqin's hand, her eyes full of pleading, and slowly said to Lanqin, "I really can't lose Hongzhou, I can't live without him."
Seeing Geng Shi so distraught, Lanqin felt as if her heart was being gripped tightly by a hand, and she felt very sad. She knew that Geng Shi was truly good to Hongzhou. Over the years, Geng Shi had devoted her whole heart and soul to Hongzhou. How could such a debt of gratitude for raising and nurturing be so easily severed?
Thinking of this, Lanqin reached out and held Geng's trembling hand, comforting her, "Hongzhou will not leave you. Hongzhou is your child, and always will be. You will always be his mother."
Lanqin gently patted Gengshi's hand and said, "I've come here now precisely to discuss this with you."
Madam Geng nodded, but still couldn't help but sigh, because she was still very worried. From the moment she started raising Hongzhou, the thing she had been worried about the most, the thing she feared the most, was finally going to happen.
Lanqin continued, "Now no one dares to confront him, so even if he suspects something, it's just suspicion. Even if he investigates relentlessly, he won't find out anything."
"If Hongzhou comes to ask me, what should I do?" Geng asked, still somewhat worried.
Upon hearing Geng's words, Lanqin was slightly taken aback, her brows furrowing. She then closed her eyes and slowly opened them, saying firmly, "Hongzhou has grown up. We don't need to tell him the truth about what happened back then. So if he asks you, you must deny it."
Seeing Lanqin's resolute expression, Geng felt even more at ease. Lanqin's words today had given Geng a sense of reassurance. Geng nodded and said, "With Your Majesty's words today, I know what to do."
Upon hearing Geng's words and seeing that the worry on her face had lessened, Lanqin felt relieved.
The nights fall earlier in spring, and even before dusk, the sun begins to slowly set.
Looking at the afterglow outside the window, Lanqin said to Gengshi, "Then I will go back to Yuanmingyuan first. If Hongzhou comes to Rongyi Courtyard to see me here during dinner, I am afraid his suspicions will be even deeper."
"Very well, then I will not keep Your Highness for dinner at Rongyi Courtyard. Please be careful on your way back."
"Okay," Lanqin said, then got up and walked outside. Geng followed her to see her off.
The two slowly walked towards the outside of Rongyi Courtyard. When Lulan, who was waiting outside the door, saw Gengshi and Lanqin come out, she followed behind them.
Madam Geng was grateful to Lanqin, so she said to her, "Didn't Your Highness praise how well those flowers were pruned? Why don't you take them back and have a look?"
“Good, this bonsai is so beautifully trimmed. His Majesty is used to the scenery in the Yuanmingyuan Garden. Seeing this bonsai will surely make him happier.”
"I thank you for your kindness, sister," Lanqin said, gladly accepting the gift from Lady Geng.
That evening, Hongzhou and Wukuzha came to Rongyi Courtyard for dinner. Gengshi observed Hongzhou carefully but did not notice anything unusual about him, so she did not ask.
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