Fourth Master carried the fish he had just caught in one hand and held Lanqin tightly with the other, chatting as they walked, as if none of their previous bickering or awkwardness had happened.
Bechuk followed behind with a grin, watching the Fourth Prince and Lanqin's affectionate display, and couldn't help but laugh, "Father, Mother. I remember Mother saying before that I am now... I am the third wheel..."
Fourth Master asked Lanqin in surprise, "What's a light bulb?"
Bechuk held up a finger and excitedly explained to Fourth Master, "Mother said it's because they're shining brightly around two people showing off their love, which is an eyesore!"
Fourth Master laughed heartily, gently supporting Lanqin's shoulder, and whispered, "Only you could come up with such strange and unusual words."
Lanqin glanced at Fourth Master, then looked sideways at Bie Chuke, and said with a smile, "You're not getting any younger, and your mother has already found you a suitable husband, so you don't have to be a third wheel..."
Bechuk blushed, stomped his foot, covered his face, and shouted at Lanqin, "Mother, you're so mean! I'm not talking to you anymore..."
After saying that, she ran off awkwardly, leaving Lanqin behind with a smug smile: "Who told you to laugh at me..."
The Fourth Master was momentarily stunned by Lanqin's adorable appearance; such a scene had not occurred in a long time.
Lanqin and the Fourth Prince returned to Wan'an Fanghe together. Biechuke was already waiting in the room. It seemed that Biechuke had already greeted the maids and palace servants. The atmosphere was not as tense as before. Everyone was secretly happy to see the Fourth Prince returning with Lanqin.
The Fourth Prince handed the fish he had just caught to a servant and ordered him to make Lanqin's favorite fish soup.
Lanqin smiled silently. Fourth Master cared about Lanqin in everything he did, and he never forgot even her favorite food.
The Fourth Prince suddenly remembered the purpose of his trip, took out Hongli and Hongzhou's exam papers, and handed them to Lanqin with a smile.
Lanqin took the book and read it carefully, and couldn't help but sigh at how formidable the younger generation was.
Fourth Master embraced Lanqin from behind and asked with a smile, "Why didn't you ask me whose exam paper this is?"
Lanqin raised an eyebrow and muttered, "If I can't even recognize my own son's handwriting, then I'm a useless mother."
The Fourth Prince exclaimed with delight, "I wanted to test you, but it seems I underestimated you..."
Lanqin turned around, stared at the Fourth Master, and asked, "What I find strange is, why are Hongli and Hongzhou taking the exam?"
The Fourth Prince chuckled, "I knew you'd ask that. It's because those two begged the Thirteenth Prince that he made an exception and let them copy the exam papers so they could take the test in the Imperial Study. However, I don't intend for them to be on the list. I just thought their essays were quite good, and I was very satisfied with them, so I brought them here for you to see..."
Lanqin breathed a sigh of relief: "My sons are naturally excellent. Hongli's writing is exquisite and flows smoothly. Hongzhou's writing is vivid and wonderful, each with its own characteristics, complementing each other perfectly."
The Fourth Prince nodded and said, "Hongli and Hongzhou have truly impressed me this time. It's not easy for so many candidates to make it into the top rank... It's clear that they've put in a lot of effort in the Imperial Study, and it's also thanks to your excellent parenting... I'm very satisfied..."
Lanqin carefully put away the test papers, her face full of pride and joy: "Hongli has always been very hardworking, and although Hongzhou is mischievous by nature, he is also very talented. Their achievements are due to their own efforts. I dare not take credit for them, and only hope that Your Highness will encourage them more..."
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