While the entire Prince Bao's mansion was immersed in joy, Su Peisheng hurriedly returned to the Yuanmingyuan after reading the imperial edict, refusing the flattery of the court officials and not daring to linger for even a moment.
When Su Peisheng returned to Yuanmingyuan, the Fourth Prince and Lanqin had just finished their dinner at Jiuzhou Qingyan. The two were discussing their trip to Jiangnan the next day. After all, it was an incognito trip, and they had to keep it a secret from the cunning and treacherous ministers in the court, so they had to be cautious.
"Greetings to Your Majesty, greetings to the Empress Dowager."
Upon seeing Su Peisheng return, Fourth Master and Lanqin stopped talking. Fourth Master waved for Su Peisheng to stand up, then asked casually, "How was it?"
Although it was only two short words, Su Peisheng had been by the Fourth Prince's side for many years and knew what the Fourth Prince was asking. So he quickly replied, "Your Majesty, this old servant has finished reading your imperial edict, and the court officials have no objections."
Upon hearing this, the Fourth Prince nodded, looked at Lanqin beside him, and, recalling the matters they had just discussed, continued to Su Peisheng, "Make good preparations for the affairs in the Yuanmingyuan, and don't let anything go wrong. If others find out that I am not in the Yuanmingyuan, Hongli will be in a bit of trouble."
Upon hearing this, Su Peisheng nodded hurriedly. He knew the ins and outs of the matter. If Su Peisheng didn't have some ability, he wouldn't have been able to serve the Fourth Master for so many years and climb to the position of Chief Eunuch. So Su Peisheng replied without hesitation, "This old servant understands. This old servant will ensure that the maids and eunuchs left in the garden act as usual and do not give anything away."
"Alright, then this matter should be properly explained. If anyone leaks even a hint of it, then they need not appear again." Fourth Master looked at Su Peisheng calmly and said in an unquestionable manner.
"yes."
Lanqin hesitated for a moment, then gently patted the Fourth Prince's hand and asked, "Your Majesty, when shall we depart tomorrow?"
"We will set off early tomorrow morning, heading to Jiangnan before dawn. This time, there is no need for a large entourage; just a few capable maids and guards will suffice."
"Yes, Your Majesty understands."
"Rest early. We'll set off early tomorrow morning. The journey is long, and I'm afraid you'll overwork yourself." Only when facing Lanqin would the usually cold and aloof Fourth Prince show such tenderness and consideration.
Hearing this, Lanqin raised the corners of her mouth and said with a smile, "It's alright. As long as Your Majesty is by my side, I feel that is wonderful."
After a moment's thought, the Fourth Prince slowly asked, worried that Lanqin might not have had enough fun during the somewhat rushed trip to Jiangnan. "Lanqin, the journey to Jiangnan is long. Is there anything you'd like to do along the way?"
"I cannot recall any good places in Jiangnan at the moment. I leave it all to Your Majesty to decide. I will follow Your Majesty's lead."
The Fourth Prince said, "Then let's go to Huizhou! I want to visit Huangshan."
Lanqin nodded. She had long heard that Huizhou was "eight parts mountains, half part water, and half part farmland and manors." In the 21st century, she hadn't had the chance to visit the majestic Huangshan Mountain, and this time she wanted to see the most beautiful mountain.
On that day, before the sun had risen, the air was filled with the faint fragrance of lotus flowers, and a thin morning mist enveloped the entire Yuanmingyuan. At this time, the Fourth Prince and Lanqin changed into ordinary people's clothes and set off with Chunxi and Dongfo, who were by Su Peisheng's and Lanqin's side, and several guards.
Meanwhile, Hongli, as the crown prince, officially moved into Chonghua Palace. He moved in first, but his family had not yet moved in.
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