The Love between Hanxiang and Qianlong

Her tone was humble yet firm, revealing an elegant temperament.

After saying that, Hanxiang turned to the old Buddha and asked, "Mother, do you want to go somewhere else?"

The old man smiled and replied, "We have enough fun, let's go back."

Hanxiang nodded and replied, "Yes, mother." Then she turned around and prepared to leave.

However, just as they were about to leave, they were stopped by Lord Meng.

Lord Meng asked curiously, "Wait a minute, young lady. I see that you are very eloquent. Where did you get it from?"

His eyes were full of questions and expectations, as if he wanted to know more about their background.

Then she glanced at the imposing man next to her and found that there was a vague sense of familiarity between his eyebrows.

After a brief thought, Lord Meng realized that he should kneel down to salute, but was stopped by Qianlong.

He said, "Lord Meng, there is no need to be so polite. We are just accompanying the Queen Mother for a stroll. We should not disturb the common people."

Lord Meng nodded to show that he understood, and replied respectfully: "Please move on, my nobles, and go to my mansion to rest!"

Qianlong thought for a moment and agreed: "Okay, Lord Meng, please lead the way!"

Meng Zhaoran said, "Yes, sir."

After arriving at the mansion, Meng Zhaoran immediately knelt down and saluted and said: "Your Majesty, I, Meng Zhaoran, pay my respects to you. I wish you the best of luck and happiness. I pay my respects to you, Old Buddha. I wish you a thousand years of longevity."

Greetings to Her Majesty the Queen, may Her Majesty be blessed."

Qianlong asked him to stand up and said, "Master Meng, please stand up without any formalities."

Meng Zhaoran stood up, bowed and said, "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty. I failed to recognize you on the street just now. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Qianlong waved his hand and said, "I was just accompanying the Empress Dowager for a casual walk. You are not at fault."

Meng Zhaoran said with tears of gratitude: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for not blaming me."

Hanxiang waited for them to finish speaking before she chuckled, her eyes full of gentleness and humility: "I just accidentally interrupted this gathering of the wise, which is really rude.

I also ask Lord Meng to forgive me and not blame me."

Her voice is soft and pleasant, like a spring breeze.

Upon hearing this, Lord Meng hurriedly bowed and saluted, his words full of respect.

"Your Majesty, I am so honored to have the opportunity to learn from you. Your Majesty is so talented, and I deeply respect you."

His tone was sincere, full of admiration for Queen Hanxiang's talent and status.

Hanxiang smiled slightly after hearing his words and said modestly: "Master Meng, you are too polite. I don't deserve it.

I have long heard of your talent and character, and seeing you today, I can see that you are indeed as good as the rumors say."

At this time, Prince Yongqi turned his gaze towards the mansion. He asked curiously, "Lord Meng, how long have you been holding the Gathering of Talents Conference?"

His tone was full of concern and appreciation for Lord Meng's hosting of the gathering of talented people.

Meng Zhaoran replied respectfully: "Prince Rong, I have been holding the Gathering of Talents Conference for five years.

Every year I donate fifty taels of silver to support this conference, hoping to discover some useful talents for the country and society."

Upon hearing this, Prince Yongqi couldn't help but exclaimed: "It's been five years, and you paid for it yourself with fifty taels of silver every year?

Lord Meng, your generosity and foresight are truly admirable.

Such good deeds can not only select talents for the country, but also help those poor children improve their living environment. It is really precious. "

Meng Zhaoran smiled slightly and said modestly: "Prince Rong, this is exactly the original intention of my humble servant to hold the gathering of talents.

I hope that through this opportunity, more people can have the chance to showcase their talents, and at the same time provide some substantial help to those in need.

I am just trying my best to make a small contribution to the country and society."

The old man spoke slowly, his tone full of appreciation.

"Lord Meng loves the people like his own children. This is truly a blessing for the Qing Dynasty. If all officials could be like Lord Meng, there would be no need to worry about the prosperity of the Qing Dynasty!"

Her words were full of affirmation and expectations for Meng Zhaoran.

Upon hearing this, Meng Zhaoran quickly bowed and spoke humbly.

"Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty. I am ashamed to accept it. I am just trying my best to do what I can for the country and the people."

His words were sincere, without any pride or complacency.

They rested for another night at Lord Meng's house. The next morning, they set off again, heading towards Hainan.

The carriage moved slowly on the road, stopping and starting. The scenery along the way was breathtaking and refreshing.

Half a month later, they finally arrived in Hainan.

Xiaoyanzi got off the carriage, took a deep breath of the fresh air, and couldn't help but sigh.

"It's better to go out. Even the air is much fresher."

Her words are full of longing and love for a free life.

After saying that, she looked at the meadow in front of her, her eyes flashing with memories.

"Do you remember the first time we went out incognito with the Emperor a few years ago?

It was on this grassy lawn that Hanxiang attracted butterflies. It was a sunny day with blue sky and white clouds, and we even had a picnic here!"

Her tone was full of nostalgia for those good times.

Qing'er listened to Xiaoyanzi's description, looked at the grass, and said regretfully: "It's a pity that I didn't see this scene. It must be very beautiful and shocking."

There was a longing light in her eyes, as if she was also imagining that beautiful picture.

Xiaoyanzi nodded in agreement.

"Of course. At that time, butterflies from ten miles around were attracted to her. It was so beautiful. I still remember that scene."

Her tone was full of praise and nostalgia for Hanxiang's dance.

As Qing'er listened to Xiaoyanzi's description, she felt a little excited, as if she also wanted to experience that beautiful scene herself.

When Qianlong looked at the grassland, he was also moved.

He turned to look at Hanxiang and said affectionately, "Look, honey, this grassland is so similar to when we came out a few years ago!

You were dancing on a lawn like this at that time, and my husband still remembers that scene, it was so shocking!"

His eyes were flashing with memories and love, as if he saw again the beautiful scene of Hanxiang dancing on the grass.

Hanxiang looked at the grass in front of her, smiling like a flower, and said softly to Qianlong: "Do you still remember, my husband?"

Her voice was gentle and affectionate.

Qianlong gazed at her, his eyes full of pampering and affection.

"Your husband remembers every smile and frown of your darling. Whether it is in the past, present or future, I will never forget it."

His words were sincere, full of love and cherishment for Hanxiang.

Hanxiang listened to Qianlong's words with a gleam of happiness in her eyes, and the two of them looked at each other lovingly, as if there were only the two of them in the whole world.

However, this tranquility and beauty was interrupted by Karl Lagerfeld's cough.

The old lady looked at them with a smile and joked.

"You guys, if you want to show affection, don't do it in front of an old woman like me!

Let's talk about those private things when you go back to your room at night."

Her tone was full of teasing and kindness.

Hanxiang blushed at what the old Buddha said, and whispered, "Mother, you just make fun of me."

There was a hint of shyness and helplessness in her voice.

The old man smiled and patted her hand, saying kindly.

"You, after all these years, are still so shy.

Not to mention the emperor, even my mother finds you pleasing to the eye! No wonder the emperor wants to hide you from everyone."

Her tone was full of love and admiration for Hanxiang.

Hanxiang was so praised by the Empress Dowager that she couldn't even raise her head. Qianlong looked at her shy appearance and his eyes became darker.

He suppressed the heat in his body and calmed his mind. After all, this was not the right place.

"Mother, please stop teasing Xiang'er."