Upon hearing Lülan's words, Qiuyun smiled and said, "My current identity is that of the Empress's adopted daughter, and you are just a maid."
Qiu Yun dared to speak to Lü Lan like this because she knew Lü Lan wouldn't say much in front of Geng Shi. Even if Lü Lan complained to Geng Shi, Geng Shi wouldn't believe her, because at this point, Qiu Yun's position in Geng Shi's heart had already surpassed Lü Lan's.
Furthermore, if Lady Geng were willing to listen to Lülan's advice, Lülan would have raised her objections long ago. However, at this time, Lülan went to her room to warn her to be careful when entering the palace. Therefore, Qiuyun also knew that Lülan was self-aware.
“You…” Upon hearing Qiu Yun’s words, Lü Lan became somewhat agitated.
However, Qiu Yun did not dwell on the matter. Qiu Yun knew that Lü Lan had come here today to say these things because her actions had aroused Lü Lan's suspicion. However, Lü Lan was unaware of her purpose. If she continued to talk, she would expose her true colors. So Qiu Yun smiled and said, "Sister, please go back. I need to prepare my clothes for entering the palace tomorrow."
"Just like my sister, you don't want me to embarrass Her Majesty, do you? I will dress up nicely, so I won't keep you any longer, sister."
Seeing Qiu Yun's smug expression, Lü Lan was displeased, but she didn't say anything more, so she turned and walked out of Qiu Yun's courtyard.
After Lülan left, Qiuyun began preparing her clothes for entering the palace with Gengshi the next day. Although she was of low status, since she became Gengshi's adopted daughter, Gengshi had prepared some jewelry and clothes for her, so she didn't need to worry about not having suitable clothes.
The following day, Hongzhou, along with Wukuzha, Geng, and Lülan Qiuyun, boarded a carriage and entered the palace.
After they entered the palace, the eunuch leading the way took them directly to Changchun Palace. These days, the Fourth Prince had been residing in Lanqin's Changchun Palace, rarely returning to Taihe Palace.
Meanwhile, after Hongzhou and Gengshi entered the palace, a eunuch came to Changchun Palace to report, "Your Majesty, Prince Heqin has brought his family to the palace to pay their respects."
Lanqin, sitting next to the Fourth Prince, was happy to hear that Hongzhou had brought his family to wish the Fourth Prince a Happy New Year. Hongzhou had not been at the family banquet yesterday, and she had been thinking about him. However, she felt guilty that it was not appropriate for her to summon Hongzhou to the palace.
Upon hearing this, the Fourth Prince waved his hand to dismiss the eunuch who had reported the matter, and looked at Lanqin beside him, saying, "You've come at the right time. I know you also miss Hongzhou and the others."
How could the Fourth Prince not know Lanqin's longing for Hongzhou? However, if he had summoned Hongzhou to the palace yesterday, it would have inevitably aroused Hongzhou's suspicion, which would have been a loss. In this matter, Hongzhou's entry into the palace can be considered as fulfilling Lanqin's wish. It would be good for her to see Hongzhou more before leaving the palace.
Upon hearing the Fourth Prince's words, Lanqin smiled and nodded, then turned to the maidservant serving beside her and instructed, "Go and order the kitchen to prepare a banquet."
"yes."
After she finished speaking, the palace maid came out of Changchun Palace. After the palace maid left, Hongzhou and the others arrived at Changchun Palace under the guidance of the eunuch.
When Hongzhou and the others arrived at Changchun Palace, Lanqin saw that Gengshi had also come, and Lanqin couldn't help but feel suspicious.
Why would Lady Geng follow Hongzhou into the palace to pay her respects? But Lanqin did not voice her doubts. Instead, she smiled and started chatting with Lady Geng.
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