While Ushiha and Suhar were taking their two children to the lake to admire the lotus flowers and fish, the Bechuk family also came to the Yuanmingyuan. Hongli, along with Mingyu, Xueying, and the Su and Gao families, followed behind Bechuk.
The maids and servants that Lanqin had arranged to wait in front of the Yuanmingyuan Garden then led Bechuk and her entourage to Wuling Spring Scenery. It was also closer to the Xinghua Spring Pavilion where Wuxiha was staying, so the two sisters could have company.
Following behind Bechuk, Hongli's family was taken to Changchun Immortal Hall. Hongzhou and his family stayed next to Hongli. For this family banquet, Hongzhou brought Gengshi, Wukuzhashi, and Yongshuo, who were full of worries, to offer their birthday wishes. As soon as they entered the door, they were taken to Quyuan Fenghe to settle down.
As noon approached, Consort Song and Consort Wu arrived at Yuanmingyuan before lunchtime. The two were then led to Wan Anfang by maids who had been waiting for them in front of the garden.
The Seventeenth Prince's family and the Thirteenth Prince's wife had not yet arrived at the Yuanmingyuan. They had sent people early on, but there was a delay on the way, so they would arrive later.
Therefore, after settling Consort Song and Consort Wu, the maid in charge of this matter went to Jiuzhou Qingyan.
"Your Highness, we have escorted all the masters to their respective residences," the maid reported to Lanqin.
"Alright, everything is settled. You may leave now." After hearing the maid's report, Lanqin waved her hand, signaling her to leave.
"Yes, this servant takes his leave."
After he left, Lanqin turned to Cui Niang standing beside her and said, "Tell the kitchen to prepare a good meal for them. They have been traveling a long way and have worked hard. We must not make any mistakes in their food."
"This old servant knows. This old servant will have the kitchen prepare some of the dishes that the masters like."
“Alright, just give the order.” Lanqin pondered for a moment and said to Cui Niang, who was about to leave, “It’s a bit hot here, so have the kitchen prepare some lotus seed soup for them to cool down.”
"Yes." With that, Cui Niang withdrew from Jiuzhou Qingyan.
After Cui Niang left, Lan Qin, who had been working hard for several days, went to rest. Seeing that she was really tired, the Fourth Prince said to the maids beside him, "You may all leave now. If there is anything, you do not need to report to the Empress Dowager. You can report directly to me."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
While Lanqin was resting, Gengshi, who had finished her lunch, brought Hongzhou and his wife, Consort Song and Consort Wu, and Hongli, along with Mingyu and Yonglian, to pay their respects to Fourth Prince Lanqin.
"Your Majesty, all the masters have come to pay their respects," Su Peisheng said to the Fourth Prince, who was practicing calligraphy.
"Just bring them to the study so as not to disturb the Empress's rest," the Fourth Prince said slowly to Su Peisheng, putting down his brush.
"Yes." A moment later, Su Peisheng led them into the study.
"Greetings, Your Majesty. Your humble servant greets Your Majesty."
"Greetings, Your Majesty. Your son pays his respects to Your Majesty."
After they entered, they bowed to the Fourth Master, who waved his hand to let them sit down.
Seeing that Lanqin was not there and that only the Fourth Prince was there, Hongli, who was sitting to the side, asked the Fourth Prince, who was sitting in the head seat, "Where is the Empress Mother?"
“Your mother got up early this morning and has been busy for a long time. She’s tired now and is resting in the inner room.”
Upon hearing the Fourth Prince's words, everyone felt that he seemed to have changed. He was no longer the aloof monarch, but had become a considerate husband.
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