After exchanging gifts, Lanqin invited everyone to the banquet, saying, "I had the imperial kitchen prepare a family feast long ago, waiting for you all to arrive."
"Your Majesty, I miss the delicious food in your palace so much!" Usuha said excitedly upon hearing Lanqin's words.
Seeing Usuha's appearance, Lanqin raised the corners of her mouth and said, "You, even though you're a mother, still have such a childlike heart."
The Fourth Prince got up and helped Lanqin to the front of the banquet. Hongli and Wusuha followed behind the Fourth Prince and Lanqin. After the Fourth Prince and Lanqin sat down, they sat down at their respective seats.
Looking at their children and their offspring, the Fourth Prince and Lanqin felt very content. Emperors are known to be the most ruthless, but who can truly sever all emotions and love? The Fourth Prince had experienced countless trials and tribulations, and the world was now in his grasp. However, his attachment to power was not as strong as it had been in his youth. Now, what he valued most was the word 'love'.
It was precisely because of his affection for the emperor that the Fourth Prince was willing to relinquish the imperial power that his servants coveted. To him, the supreme imperial power was nothing more than a magnificent cage. Therefore, the Fourth Prince was now more willing to accompany Lanqin on a journey through the land, to see what the country he had protected for so many years looked like.
Especially Lanqin, who had lived in modern times, never imagined that she would one day have such a large family, with several grandchildren. All of this is a blessing from heaven, but if you add Hongzhou to the mix, it's even more wonderful.
Lanqin was also very reluctant to hand Hongzhou over to Gengshi for upbringing. If, before she transmigrated, someone had a twin incompatibility with her, preventing Hongli and Hongzhou from being raised together, Lanqin would have explained the scientific reasons to her. However, after transmigrating here, Lanqin felt that nothing was impossible, especially since, as a mother herself, she didn't want to gamble with her child's life.
Lanqin still felt guilty when she thought of Hongzhou, but she couldn't say it out loud, and she had to keep this secret forever.
The Fourth Prince, who was standing to the side, noticed a shadow of gloom flashing in Lanqin's eyes, who had been quite pleased. He knew that Lanqin must be thinking of Hongzhou. The Fourth Prince also felt guilty towards Hongzhou. Although Hongzhou was raised by Madam Geng, he was still his own son. However, the Fourth Prince had deprived Hongzhou of the opportunity to spend time with Lanqin.
So, under the table, Fourth Master secretly squeezed Lanqin's hand. Lanqin felt the warmth of his hand and snapped out of her reverie. Having been together for so many years, Lanqin naturally knew that Fourth Master was comforting her, telling her that he was still there for her. Sensing Fourth Master's intention, Lanqin turned and smiled, exchanging a glance with him.
Lanqin looked at her children at the table with great satisfaction, a warm feeling flowing through her heart. Usuha, Bechuk, and Mingyu were all seated with their children, but when Lanqin saw the empty seat next to Xueying, she couldn't help but glance at Mingyu. Both of them had married Hongli, but Mingyu already had a son and a daughter, while Xueying still had no children.
Although Lanqin's gaze towards Xueying wasn't overtly obvious, Mingyu, who had been observing Lanqin closely, noticed it. Especially when Lanqin bestowed the Guanyin statue of the Goddess of Mercy upon Xueying, Mingyu felt somewhat worried, sensing that Lanqin didn't seem to like her. Therefore, she felt a pang of jealousy every time she saw Lanqin looking at Xueying.
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