His hesitation was noticed by Hongxuan and Su Peisheng. Before Hongxuan could speak, Su Peisheng chimed in, "Let's do as the Fourth Prince says."
He remembered that when his grandfather was seriously ill, he had mentioned Hesheli, which meant that he wanted him to keep an eye on the two of them.
Sure enough, a few days later, as they were about to return to the capital with the Emperor, Su Peisheng and Hongxuan told the Fourth Prince about the handling of Hesheli and Geng, as well as their subordinates. The Fourth Prince did not say that Hongxuan had done anything wrong, but instead continued to extend the order.
"Keep them under house arrest and watch over them until we get back to the manor."
Even though the Fourth Prince had recovered from his illness, he was still somewhat weak, so he sat in the carriage and walked slowly at the very back.
After returning to Prince Yong's residence, the Fourth Prince continued to confine Hesheli and Geng to their quarters. He then handed over the servants that Hesheli and Geng had taken with them to Gao Wuyong for interrogation. After staying in the residence for half a month, he went to the Yuanmingyuan to recuperate.
Honghui went this time, but Fujin did not.
Hongshi and the eldest princess went, but Li did not.
Hongjing went, but Hongxuan did not; he went back to the palace to continue his studies. Jiaming was the only woman the Fourth Prince took to the Yuanmingyuan.
The reason? Hongxuan sold her.
Moreover, on the very day the Fourth Prince returned to the mansion, he immediately put her out to be his personal cook.
“Mother, everyone says that food is worse than medicine. Father has become so thin after his serious illness. Please use your medicinal cuisine skills to help him recover.”
Hongjing, whose eyes had been red ever since he saw the Fourth Prince, also said, "Mother, I'm entrusting Father to you. You must raise him to be fat."
Sure enough, half a month after returning to the manor, under Jiaming's care of medicinal meals, the Fourth Prince's complexion improved a lot. Although he was still thin, he was obviously better than before.
The Fourth Prince stayed at the Yuanmingyuan for three months.
Moreover, on the surface, he truly maintained a facade of self-cultivation and did not participate in any court affairs.
Aside from doing various things and exercising every day, I listen to Jiaming play the guzheng.
Jiaming's guzheng skills have become extraordinary after years of continuous practice.
When Fourth Master first heard it, he was quite amazed.
So, he started doing one more thing every day: listening to Jiaming play the guzheng. And, listening to Jiaming play didn't seem to be enough for him.
He had someone bring a bamboo flute, and he played it with Jiaming.
The first duet was a great success, and both of them felt very connected to it.
The performers were very satisfied, and the listeners' eyes lit up; clearly, the performance was a great success.
This duet seemed to have turned on the switch for Fourth Master's music, and every day he would play a duet with Jiaming.
"Tsk! Fourth Brother is living a really leisurely and comfortable life!" This was the common sentiment among his brothers after hearing about his recent situation.
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