Meanwhile, a thousand miles away at the inn atop Huangshan Mountain, the Fourth Master and Lanqin, whom everyone was talking about, were right there.
Like everyone else in the Forbidden City, the Fourth Prince and Lanqin were sitting under the moon. This was the Fourth Prince enjoying the Mid-Autumn Festival moon alone outside the Forbidden City since he came to power. In the past, the two of them would have to deal with the families of officials in the palace at this time, so it was rare for them to be so carefree and happy.
Fourth Prince and Lanqin sat together, looking at the moon. A banquet was set up on the table next to them, but no one came to disturb them. It was just the two of them. If Fourth Prince had not gone to the Yuanmingyuan with Lanqin for recuperation, the two of them would not have had such an opportunity to spend so much time alone together.
Looking at the bright moon, Lanqin couldn't help but think of Hongli, who was far away in the capital dealing with those old foxes, and said with some worry, "I wonder how Hongli is doing."
Upon hearing Lanqin's words, Fourth Master smiled and said, "You're worried, aren't you?"
How could they not worry? In the past, when Hongli was put in charge of the country, although Hongli did not have the legitimate position of crown prince, the Fourth Prince was always in charge of the capital. The senior officials in the court did not dare to have any other thoughts. If there were any important matters, Hongli could also go to the Yuanmingyuan to ask the Fourth Prince for his opinion.
However, although Hongli has now been designated as the heir apparent and has a legitimate position to oversee the country, the Fourth Prince is no longer in the palace. He has to make decisions on major matters himself and also keep an eye on the fact that the Fourth Prince is not in the capital, so his burden is even heavier.
However, Hongli was destined to inherit the throne and become the master of the Aisin Gioro family. Lanqin was well aware of this. Although she was somewhat worried, she believed that Hongli could handle the situation and that it was good to start training early.
Thinking of this, Lanqin smiled and said, "I believe Hongli can handle it."
Upon hearing Lanqin's words, Fourth Master put his arm around Lanqin's shoulder and nodded, "Don't worry, let nature take its course."
Looking at the full moon in the sky, the Fourth Prince exclaimed, "I never imagined I could spend the Mid-Autumn Festival here with you in such leisure. It's truly a relief to be free of all worries."
Upon hearing this, the Fourth Prince said, "Hongli is getting older, it's time for him to share the Emperor's burdens. The Emperor has worked so hard for so many years, it's time for him to rest."
"It's good that you're by my side." The Fourth Prince said to Lanqin with a look of affection. Perhaps it was the scenery on Huangshan Mountain that moved him, or perhaps it was the beautiful woman under the moon that touched his heart. The Fourth Prince couldn't help but sigh.
Hearing the Fourth Prince's words, Lanqin felt a warmth in her heart and said with a smile, "I feel the same way. I dare not ask for anything in this life, I only ask that Your Majesty can always be with me."
Upon hearing this, the Fourth Prince raised his hand and gently stroked Lanqin's hair, whispering, "I will always be by your side."
Seeing the ease on the Fourth Prince's face, Lanqin felt very gratified, and her resolve to change his fate strengthened even further. After all, historical records show that the Fourth Prince had never traveled to Jiangnan after taking power, and he was known for his diligence, rarely leaving the Forbidden City. But now things were different, and Lanqin had even greater hopes for the Fourth Prince's future.
However, the Fourth Prince was unaware of what Lanqin was thinking at that moment. He embraced Lanqin, and the two looked at the bright moon together. The Fourth Prince and Lanqin felt an unprecedented sense of freedom.
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