After Cui Niang, Nianxue, and Xicha left Changchun Palace, the Fourth Prince arrived there. Since Lanqin had returned to see Cui Niang, Nianxue, and Xicha earlier that day, it wasn't appropriate for the Fourth Prince to be there, so he returned to the Hall of Supreme Harmony and only came over after they had left.
As the day of leaving the palace drew closer, Lanqin realized that there were many things to prepare. After all, the status of the Fourth Prince and Lanqin was not comparable to that of ordinary people. Moreover, since they were going to leave everything here and travel around, they had to make sure everything was prepared so that they could truly be carefree and at ease.
At this moment, Fourth Master and Lanqin were discussing how to deal with Lanqin's private property.
"Your Majesty, I have decided to hand over all the business outside to Hongli and let him send people to manage these private properties."
"Business?" Upon hearing Lanqin's words, Fourth Master asked with some doubt.
Seeing the doubt on the Fourth Prince's face, Lanqin covered her mouth and smiled, "I have opened a number of chain hot pot restaurants and various shops all over the country. Over the years, there have been more than a hundred of them."
Upon hearing Lanqin's words, the Fourth Prince laughed heartily, then said somewhat aggrievedly, "I had no idea you were so incredibly wealthy. Compared to you, I am just a poor man."
"Of course, I call this keeping a low profile. I'm never short of money." Lanqin knew that the Fourth Prince was teasing her, so she winked and said playfully.
Lanqin patted the Fourth Prince's shoulder and said, "After Your Majesty abdicates, I will support you and ensure that Your Majesty has no worries about food and clothing."
Seeing the smile on Lanqin's face and hearing her somewhat 'rebellious' words, the Fourth Prince recalled the stories Lanqin had told him about 21st-century 'domineering CEOs' and 'gold diggers' back in Huizhou. So, the Fourth Prince tapped Lanqin's forehead affectionately and said, "Then wouldn't I become the gigolo you described?"
Upon hearing the Fourth Prince's words, Lanqin laughed heartily, "What the Emperor says is absolutely right."
Seeing Lanqin like this, Fourth Master shook his head indulgently, "You..."
After a while, Lanqin said, "These private properties were earned by me, so I will divide them among my four children and let Hongli manage them."
Fourth Prince nodded in agreement with Lanqin's idea. After all, this was Lanqin's private property, and it was perfectly reasonable to hand it over to Hongli. Fourth Prince knew that Hongli would use the money appropriately.
Seeing that Fourth Master did not object, Lanqin continued, "But every year, we will give Wuxiha, Bechuk, and Hongzhou a bonus."
“Hongzhou…”
Upon hearing Lanqin's words, Fourth Master frowned and said with some concern, "Aren't you afraid of arousing Hongzhou's suspicion?"
"Your Majesty..."
Lanqin had considered that Hongzhou might be suspicious. Of the four children, Lanqin always felt guilty towards Hongzhou. These children were all her own flesh and blood. Wuxiha and the others were raised by her side, but only Hongzhou...
Lanqin felt a pang of sadness whenever she thought of Hongzhou. She had always wanted to make it up to him. However, she couldn't tell Hongzhou about it, knowing that he was now suspicious.
After a moment's thought, Lanqin slowly said, "Tell Hongli that Hongzhou is his biological brother, and let Hongli share the profits with Hongzhou. Then we'll just say that these private properties belong to the Emperor."
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