After seeing Chai Shiqin off, Kang Yueran called Li Erbing and asked him to find a box and put the painting into the warehouse.
The painting was still spread out on the desk. Li Erbing went to collect it. After seeing the painting, he frowned.
Kang Yueran teased, "Hey, Erbing, you can appreciate paintings?"
"I won't. I just think it's a bit strange. A field of red flowers is so beautiful, why add a yellow flower to the pavilion? If you want to add someone, you should add a person. It's so relaxing for people to sit in the pavilion and appreciate the flowers."
He laughed awkwardly and said, "Girl, I'm just talking nonsense, don't take it seriously. I'll put it away now."
After being reminded of this, Kang Yueran also smiled, "I was saying, this painting always feels a bit awkward. It seems that we have similar tastes."
Before Kang Yueran could think further, a servant came in with a note, Zhuo Liming asking her to have lunch with him the next day.
Kang Yueran accepted the invitation and asked the servant to reply that she would definitely go.
Zhuo Liming came to say goodbye, and Kang Yueran gave him two baskets of fruit.
Zhuo Liming was a little confused looking at the fruits. Kang Yueran took advantage of him not to speak and said, "You said you don't lack gold and silver, so I have no choice but to send you some food."
It was thoughtful of him to send some fruits, and Zhuo Liming happily accepted them.
After Chai Shiqin and Zhuo Liming returned to Beijing, He Zeng sent someone to return all the porcelain to Kang Yueran.
After returning to the capital, Chai Shiqin washed up and went to report his mission to Emperor Jianning. Emperor Jianning smiled and praised him a few words before letting Chai Shiqin go back.
A dozen days later, Duke Lu asked someone to instigate Chai Shilun to organize a hunting expedition.
Wan Shan'er invited several young ladies from aristocratic families to her home in the name of flower viewing. During the conversation, they talked about hunting. She sighed and said that if her eldest brother had not been injured, he would take her with him.
Wan Guochao is also Wan Shan'er's brother, but the girls all know that Wan Shan'er's mother Gao and Concubine Liu are incompatible.
A girl who wanted to curry favor with Wan Shan'er immediately made an invitation, saying that she would go with her brother and invited Wan Shan'er to go with them.
Wan Shan'er declined a few times before agreeing.
Having achieved her goal, Gao began to prepare clothes for Wan Shan'er to wear during the hunt. Everything going on in the mansion could not escape the eyes of Concubine Liu, who immediately guessed that Wan Shan'er was going to attack Chai Shiqin.
When Wan Guochao came back, she closed the door and discussed things in detail with her son.
"Guochao, this time Prince Jin is organizing a hunting trip, you should take Qi'er with you. When the time comes..."
"Aunt, you know that my riding and archery skills are just fancy clothes. Besides, I don't like hunting." Wan Guochao was so sleepy after drinking that he interrupted Aunt Liu impatiently.
"Son, you must go this time! The Eighth Prince will go too. Take Qi'er with you. Then, find a chance to establish a relationship between Qi'er and the Eighth Prince in front of everyone."
"The Eighth Prince? Why did my aunt fall for him? He went to Anzhou and came back, and the emperor praised him lightly, but didn't even give him a reward."
"What do you know?" Aunt Liu looked around and said mysteriously, "I heard that your father wants Wan Shan'er to marry the Eighth Prince. My son, even if the Eighth Prince is disfavored, he is still a prince, and a prince has the potential to become emperor."
Wan Guochao was half sober. "Didn't Dad always support the Crown Prince? Why is he suddenly changing people? Auntie, did you hear wrong?"
"How could I have misheard such a big thing? Don't you think about it? Once the Eighth Prince ascends the throne, who in Dayong would dare to say no to your father?"
"That's right! The Eighth Prince is so soft-hearted that he really doesn't dare to say no to my father. Besides, I once heard my father calling the Crown Prince stupid behind his back, and he's really annoyed with him now."
Wan Guochao's face flushed red as he danced with excitement. "Wait until the Eighth Prince ascends the throne, and see who dares to cross me!"
Thinking about the good days in the future when he would be all powerful and everyone would bow down before him, Wan Guochao laughed so hard that he fell over.
Aunt Liu slapped Wan Guochao on the arm and said, "Shut up! Do you want people to hear you?"
Wan Guochao quickly covered his mouth, calmed down a little, and said, "The Eighth Prince must marry Qi'er, not Wan Shan'er."
"So, you have to go on the hunting trip organized by Prince Jin. This time, Wan Shan'er is going too. Not only do you have to help Qi'er, but you also have to be on guard against Wan Shan'er."
Wan Guochao puffed out his chest and promised, "Don't worry, Auntie, I will definitely make Qi'er successful."
He couldn't help but fantasize about how he would become the Eighth Prince's brother-in-law, and eventually the Emperor's uncle. When his father died, it would be his turn to rule Dayong. Oh my God!
No one would dare to win him in gambling in the future. No one would dare to refuse him if he liked a girl from a certain family. No, if he liked a girl from a certain family, it would be the good fortune of that family. "Hahahaha..."
Aunt Liu slapped Wan Guochao again and said, "Stop laughing! It's important to find a way to get the hunting permit tomorrow."
"That's easy. I'll just ask Lu Fang for one! Lu Fang is my good friend, so there's definitely no problem with that."
"Well! Guochao, you must keep this secret. Don't let anyone know beforehand, and don't mention it afterwards. If people knew we were plotting against the prince, not only would your sister not be able to marry the Eighth Prince, but her life would also be ruined.
If Qi'er can't marry the Eighth Prince, your dream will be in vain, and your father won't let you go, do you hear me?"
This is a serious matter! Wan Guochao nodded quickly, "Auntie, I know the seriousness of this matter and I would never tell you even in my dreams."
Although he wanted to show off in front of his brothers, his aunt was right. He must not reveal any flaws now. When the eighth prince ascended the throne, he would have plenty of opportunities to show off his power.
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