It is both a farewell and a welcome.

Qin Ke chose a villa with beautiful scenery in the suburbs of Beijing. The weather is cool and pleasant at this time, which is a good time to go out and enjoy the scenery.

Invite a few good friends, and your loved one, to go sightseeing together, without talking about politics, but only about love and romance. This is the ultimate happiness in the world.

Su Mian gladly accepted the invitation after receiving it. As for Li Nanqiao, Qin Ke felt that there was no need to ask her opinion. If Su Mian came, she would naturally follow him happily.

As the protagonists of this outing, Lu Tang and Cui Yuanyuan naturally arrived very early.

However, after not seeing each other for many years, Cui Yuanyuan was inevitably reserved and polite when she met Lu Youqing again. When they first met, they were both scholars in the academy. They met by chance and hit it off immediately. When they met again in Liangzhou, Lu Youqing did not forget to help and care for her when she was down and out.

When they meet again today, she has been in officialdom for many years and is no longer as innocent and naive as before, while Lu Youqing has become the Prime Minister Lu who holds great power.

Lu Youqing helped Cui Yuanyuan up as she was paying her respects, and spoke as gently as he could, just as he had done before, but it was still difficult to erase Cui Yuanyuan's stiffness and unfamiliarity.

After Cui Yuanyuan left, Lu Youqing could not hide his disappointment and murmured softly: "After all, it's different."

I felt complicated, but I could only talk to Qin Ke.

Qin Ke shook her hand and chuckled, "This is unavoidable. Look at how many people in the world can talk to you in a normal way. Even Xing He, if you put on a stern face, won't she be like a mouse seeing a cat?"

"What about you?" Lu Youqing's eyes swept over him lightly.

Qin Ke chuckled and replied, "How can it be the same? You are my wife. I specialize in living off women, and pleasing women is my main job. How can I be afraid of my wife?"

As he spoke, his bright and clear eyes stared straight at Lu Youqing.

Since there have been more and more female officials in the court, His Majesty has ordered that officials of the sixth rank and above are prohibited from marrying in order to avoid collusion and mutual protection among officials.

The most notable couples serving in the court were Qin Ke and Lu Youqing. After the order was issued, Qin Ke took the initiative to resign. His Majesty sympathized with his years of hard work and outstanding contributions, so he granted him a title.

He only enjoyed the title but had no real power.

In this way, he is now the best example of a gigolo.

When Lu Youqing heard his frivolous words, she burst out laughing and felt much better.

Yes, no matter how the world changes, the people around her remain the same and treat her the same.

As they were walking hand in hand, the servant announced that Miss Su had arrived. Su Mian's style was always like this, she always liked to be the last one to perform.

However, she actually brought an unexpected guest with her. When Qin Ke saw the figure slowly walking down from the carriage, he was startled for a moment, and then hurriedly stepped forward with Lu Youqing to prepare to salute.

However, Jinyang and Gu Lanxi were traveling incognito this time and did not want to reveal their identities, so they raised their hands before they could salute.

Lu Youqing understood what he meant, waved his hand to signal the maids and servants who had nothing to do with him to leave, took two steps forward and said softly, "I didn't know that Your Majesty was coming, I'm sorry for not coming to greet you."

"No need. I just wanted to relax with Lanxi. I just happened to hear that you were outing here, so I came to join in the fun."

Strictly speaking, I learned about this from Li Nanqiao. She had switched shifts with other people. Jinyang asked her about it out of boredom and that's how he found out.

It just so happened that she hadn't left the palace with Lanxi for a long time. When she mentioned it to Lanxi, Lanxi also wanted to go out for a trip, so she came uninvited.

Not only that, they also brought the Crown Princess, who was over one year old. She was held in the arms of her wet nurse, wrapped in a crimson cloak, with her fair and tender little face exposed. She blinked her eyes and looked around curiously.

After Su Mian got off the carriage, she reached out and took Jin Xi from the wet nurse's arms and teased her.

Qin Ke knew that she always liked children, Xinghe and Jinxi were the same. She also adopted many homeless orphans in Suxue, and her good name spread throughout the capital.

When Lu Tang and Cui Yuanyuan saw the people coming from afar, they were even more surprised. They couldn't hide the expressions on their faces and hurried over to pay their respects.

"Well, I am traveling incognito with the Queen. No need to be polite when outside."

They had no choice but to stand aside and behave themselves.

"Come, Xinghe, come to your auntie's place and see who's here." Compared to them, Su Mian was very relaxed and waved at Qin Xinghe.

Xinghe was originally playing with a kite with her maid. Today the breeze was gentle, so they could fly a kite.

As soon as she saw the baby in Su Mian's arms, she trotted over, first bowed respectfully to a few people, then stood up and walked over to greet Zhao Jinxi.

"This little old-fashioned boy looks like you taught him to be so." Seeing that Qin Xinghe insisted on bowing first, Su Mian couldn't help but tease Lu Youqing.

Lu Youqing just smiled faintly.

Gu Lanxi gave a few instructions and then let Xinghe take Jinxi out to play. There was an experienced and smart maid following them, so there was no need to worry.

Although Xinghe is young, he acts prudently and is very sensible when taking care of Jinxi.

The place Qin Ke chose had a great view, and he had sent people to fence off the area so that no outsiders would come to disturb them. Now that His Majesty and the Queen were also here, they probably cleared out the people around them in advance.

There is a lake in front of us, and the breeze makes the lake waves ripple and the water is shimmering. The grass is also lush, with wild flowers interweaving. You can cover it with a cloth and sit on it.

Fishing rods are also prepared in the lake in front. If you have free time, you can go fishing for fun.

Lu Tang was too reserved in front of His Majesty and didn't even dare to move, so Lu Youqing asked her to go fishing with Cui Yuanyuan by the lake. She could also ask Cui Yuanyuan for some experience and skills in governing the place.

Gu Lanxi sat on the ground with Lu Youqing and Su Mian, chatting casually, but her eyes were always fixed on Xinghe and Jinxi who were playing not far away.

Qin Ke and Li Nanqiao were naturally responsible for instructing the servants to prepare lunch, which included cakes and fruits prepared in advance, and they could also make tea for slow drinking after boiling the water.

Of course, the most important thing for a picnic is barbecue. The rack has been set up and the barbecue ingredients have naturally been prepared at home and brought over. He only needs to watch the fire.

While he was grilling, Xinghe suddenly ran over, stood in front of the grill, frowned, and looked very conflicted.

"What? Do you want to get some for His Highness?" Qin Ke guessed what she was thinking and asked with a smile.

Qin Xinghe nodded obediently. She didn't know what a baby of this age could eat.

Qin Ke thought for a moment, picked up a piece of sweet potato from the iron stove beside her, and handed it directly to the maid behind her, explaining: "Your Highness is young and has a weak stomach. She can't eat this meat yet. You can dig a little bit of sweet potato for her to try."

Qin Xinghe nodded thoughtfully and went back with the maid.

Qin Ke took the time to look over and saw her scooping some red sweet potato pulp with a small spoon and coaxing His Highness to have a taste.

When it accidentally jumped on her face, she picked up a handkerchief and wiped it for her, acting like a very older sister.

It was not only Qin Ke who saw this scene. Several people who had been paying attention to them also smiled knowingly.

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