The group ran and stopped frequently, finally returning to the village around noon.
Because the Fourth Prince hadn't slept much the night before, as soon as he arrived at the estate, he didn't even have time to ask the Fourteenth Prince why he had come. He simply instructed Su Peisheng to arrange a room for him and then went back to his own room to sleep.
When Lanqin returned to her room, Nianxue and the other two maids almost burst into tears. They had also spent the entire night worrying and trembling, barely getting any sleep.
When Lanqin saw that they all had dark circles under their eyes, she took off Fourth Master's cloak herself and pushed the three of them to rest.
Xicha and Huanbi went to sleep, but Nianxue still refused. She served Lanqin lunch and then started to feel a little overwhelmed.
"Nianxue, go and rest for a while. Xicha and Huanbi will be up soon. I don't have anything to do either." Lanqin pushed her back to her room to rest. Actually, Lanqin's mind was a little troubled at the moment, and she wanted to think things through alone. Nianxue was a good girl in every way, and she always did her best to take care of Lanqin. Lanqin had long regarded her as an older sister, even though she was actually much younger than Lin Mengyao. But children from poor families mature early, and Nianxue had long regarded Lanqin as her only family in this world. She had been sold into the Ling family by human traffickers when she was just a few years old, and she had long forgotten her own parents.
"Princess, go to your bedroom and rest for a while. I'll help you take off your clothes and take your hair out. How can you rest well in that desolate place?" Nianxue said, still worried.
"Okay, okay. I'm going to rest for a while, you should rest too." Lanqin couldn't persuade Nianxue otherwise, so she let her help her take off her hair, remove her qipao and shoes, and then lay down on the bed.
After helping to pack up the clothes and jewelry, Nianxue quietly left.
Lanqin opened her eyes, recalling the things she had said to Fourth Master in that dark forest last night, and how Fourth Master had held her and sat there all night.
Touched? Indeed! This was far more precious than bestowing upon her a plate of gold and jewels. After all, he could give those things to any woman he pleased, but the care and tenderness he showed her last night had touched Lin Mengyao's heart, which was over thirty years old!
Has the Fourth Prince truly fallen for Niohuru Lanqin?!
Lin Mengyao wasn't without suitors in the 21st century, but why did she remain single until she was 30? This is related to her adherence to principles in relationships.
When Lin Mengyao was 22, she told herself that she must meet the right person.
When Lin Mengyao was 25, she told herself that the right person was definitely waiting for her somewhere.
When Lin Mengyao was 28, she told herself that maybe she could go on blind dates.
When Lin Mengyao turned 30, she told herself that maybe living alone wasn't so bad.
After transmigrating, she was reborn at the age of 13, reliving the most beautiful years of her life. Perhaps fate was particularly kind to her, allowing her to marry the most outstanding person of this era—Aisin Gioro Yinzhen—at the age of 13, and to receive such doting affection from this man.
Lin Mengyao, is it possible that your wish will be fulfilled three hundred years ago?!
Lanqin couldn't help but gently slap her own cheek.
It hurts! This isn't a dream, it's real.
Lin Mengyao, you have feelings for Aisin-Gioro Yinzhen, don't you? Lanqin repeatedly asked herself this question.
At first, all she knew was who she had transmigrated into and what that person's life would be like. Initially, she only planned to follow fate's arrangement and live a life of great wealth and honor, without having to deal with annoying colleagues. However, she discovered that after transmigrating, dealing with the women in the Fourth Master's harem was even more complicated; she no longer had to wait for the monthly sum of money to be deposited into her account, and could sleep until she naturally woke up every day, simply waiting to eat, drink, and sleep.
Ultimately, she wasn't from this era, nor had she grown up under the rigid rules of feudal ethics and the traditional virtues of obedience and submission. Surrounded by maids and servants every day, Lanqin never felt truly at ease. She had only wanted to be a dutiful concubine of the Fourth Prince, but what if he truly fell in love with her? Wouldn't that be a different story? She could no longer remain trapped in her identity as Niohuru Lanqin, content to enjoy everything that came with it.
It's impossible for the Fourth Prince not to have some expectations of her, and it's impossible for him to love her without expecting anything in return! So, the first response he would want is the heart and love of Niohuru Lanqin, which is Lin Mengyao's love.
However, once Lin Mengyao truly falls in love with the Fourth Prince, he cannot give her his wholehearted love. His harem is occupied by his principal wife, a concubine, several princesses, and the Nian family, who has not yet reported for duty. She is said to be the woman most favored by Yongzheng.
Thinking of this, Lanqin felt a headache starting to ache.
Damn it, he may truly love Lanqin now, but that doesn't stop him from having both of them, while Lin Mengyao has to give up the sincerity she's kept for thirty years in her previous life.
Isn't this price a bit too high?
If he no longer loves Niohuru Lanqin, what will become of Lin Mengyao?
Although Niohuru Lanqin did give birth to the future Qianlong Emperor in history, given her ability to time travel, it's hard to say whether this history is true. Besides, even if she did give birth to the Qianlong Emperor, wouldn't she still have lost the love and affection she was destined to lose?
After much deliberation, Lanqin remained conflicted and eventually drifted off to sleep again.
When she woke up, it was already dark outside.
"Princess, you're awake. Let me help you get up, comb your hair, and change your clothes." As soon as Xicha saw Lanqin move, she ran to the bedside to serve her.
"What time is it now?" Lanqin was not only not awake after her nap, but her head was also a little fuzzy.
“It’s already late afternoon, and the master hasn’t sent anyone over. Princess, are you hungry? Should I have Huanbi go and get dinner?” Xicha asked.
"Help me up first." As soon as Lanqin woke up, she really wanted to see Fourth Master. Seeing that he hadn't sent anyone to deliver a message, she couldn't help but wonder what he was doing now.
Oh, right, the Fourteenth Prince isn't here; he's probably with his brother! Lanqin suddenly remembered and comforted herself.
Damn, people are already speculating about who he's with right now. If he were to truly open his heart to someone, wouldn't they be constantly wondering which woman he's with?
No, no, this is too tiring. I transmigrated here to live a life of wealth and leisure, not this kind of resentful, wretched life.
"Miss Nianxue, is Princess Niu awake yet?" Lanqin was letting Xicha style her hair when she suddenly heard Su Peisheng's voice coming from the main room. She was overjoyed, thinking: Fourth Master will come over tonight.
"Eunuch Su, is the master coming over for dinner later?" Lanqin asked Su Peisheng outside the house in a loud voice.
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