Baby, don't be afraid, I'll accompany you to the heavens and the seas!

In the Prime Minister's residence, birds and poultry, guessing that it was dawn, craned their necks and chirped.

Prime Minister Gui Ningyu arrived at his study early and wrote a memorial with a splendid style, determined to be the most dazzling figure in the court this morning!

Steward Wang carefully stamped the document written by the master with a gold foil seal, then bowed his head and presented the sealed memorial to Prime Minister Gui Ningyu.

Gui Ningyu, dressed in a bright red official robe, accepted the sealed memorial with an air of authority. He glanced at his eldest son and youngest daughter, who were still fast asleep, before getting into his carriage and leaving the Prime Minister's residence.

The former imperial court hall.

Grand Eunuch Kang was shouting, "Those with matters to report, may the court adjourn!"

Liang Denggui Ningyu rushed forward and knelt on the throne, speaking in a loud and righteous voice, and first kowtowed three times to the emperor.

"Your Majesty, I must impeach this foreign child, Qianqianluo, for defiling the Eastern Palace, corrupting the Crown Prince's mind, and shaking the very foundation of the nation!"

Qing Tingmo's imperial features were hidden behind his crown, making it impossible to discern his emotions. He merely glanced at Crown Prince Qing Tingyu.

"I also have something to report!" General Lin bowed respectfully and said solemnly, "The position of Crown Princess is vacant. I fear that some people with ulterior motives may incite the Crown Prince to cause trouble and endanger the court!"

"I hereby submit this memorial to Your Majesty, hoping that Your Majesty will select a suitable candidate for the position of Crown Princess as soon as possible, and not leave the position vacant!!!"

"I second the proposal!"

"I second the motion!!"

"I second that proposal!!!"

"Alright, alright! I know that you, my beloved ministers, are worried and troubled by the affairs of the country!"

"The imperial examinations are currently underway. We can discuss the position of Crown Princess after the Spring Hunt!"

"If any of my esteemed subjects have daughters from noble families to recommend, please have the Ministry of Rites recommend them immediately! Hahahaha!!"

Qing Tingmo spoke in a deep, authoritative voice, propping his head up as he looked at the assembled ministers and officials kneeling and kowtowing beneath the dragon throne, feeling utterly bored.

The emperor then looked at the lone prince Qing Tingyu standing in the court and suddenly felt that it would be more interesting if Yu'er had a son and he had a grandson!

Crown Prince Qing Tingyu, his entire being radiating coldness, met his father's scrutiny with an expression of unknown emotion: "The decision rests entirely with Father and the ministers!"

His Highness the Crown Prince spoke for the first time in a century, and General Lin couldn't help but tremble when he heard it, because this imperial nephew was really hard to fathom!

"Your Highness the Crown Prince is wise! Our Emperor is wise!"

"Your Highness the Crown Prince is wise! Our Emperor is wise!"

"Your Highness the Crown Prince is wise! Our Emperor is wise!"

The fifty-odd court officials knelt and kowtowed to express their gratitude to His Highness the Crown Prince and the current Emperor for their wise judgment. The sound of their kneeling filled the hall.

After the court session, the Prime Minister Gui Ningyu and Minister Lu Weixin, who had always been at odds, bumped into each other.

Minister Lu curled his lip, his face cold and sarcastic as he walked up the imperial steps of the court: "Your Excellency, instead of dealing with people you can't control, you should probably manage your eldest son better!"

"I've watched Ning'an grow up since he was a child, and I really can't bear to see him so young indulging in sensual pleasures and even bringing such filthy things back to the mansion!!"

"Tsk tsk tsk~ The world is truly going to the dogs!!"

Hearing the Minister's blatant mockery, Gui Ningyu gritted his teeth, deciding to hold back and ignore the petty sarcasm. Instead, he went to chat with General Yang, who was passing by.

"Greetings, General Yang!" Gui Ningyu greeted him with a smile and polite manners.

"Hahaha, greetings, Your Excellency the Prime Minister!!" General Yang, with an air of righteousness, returned the Prime Minister's greeting with the traditional military salute.

"Oh dear! General, it's been so long since we've seen Chen Qing. Let him come to our manor to play!"

"Haha, Chen Qing is preparing for the provincial examination and the martial arts examination! This child is naturally slow-witted, so we need to put in a lot of effort!"

The old general stroked his white beard and gave a fair assessment of his own children.

As the saying goes, even ghosts can't stand passive-aggressive treatment, so the Minister, who was being ignored, chimed in.

"I heard that this morning, Young Master Chen Qing went to the Prime Minister's residence to find Young Master Luo and go riding horses along the streets for a spring outing?!"

"Your Excellency's information is truly accurate!?" Gui Ningyu rolled his eyes at him, greatly admiring the speed at which the Lu family's informants updated their information.

"Haha, this young master Luo is a handsome and talented young man with extraordinary martial arts skills. It wouldn't hurt to let him get to know Chen Qing better!"

General Yang greatly admired Qianqianluo's act of saving the entire Mo family's lives with her bare hands in the capital city that day;

They also admired Young Master Luo's loyalty and righteousness, as he escorted Grand Tutor Ma back to Wuzhou alone outside Xuanwu Gate. Such a wise and brave person is truly rare!

……

Outside the capital, crowds thronged, and handkerchiefs and flowers were scattered all over the streets.

The four members of the Beijing F4 – Qianqian Luo, Gui Ning'an, Lu Weiqian, and Mo Xuanyu – rode their steeds, the dashing young men pulling on the reins as they galloped through the streets.

In the tavern and high-rise buildings, noble ladies and young masters all turned their heads to look down, throwing flowers and handkerchiefs at the people below.

Gold-embossed love letters were tied to flowers and rained down on the Beijing F4.

Lin Xianglan, the younger cousin of the Lin family, covered her lips and stared blankly at the truly stunningly handsome young master of the capital.

The F4 cars, amidst a city full of flowers and love letters embroidered with gold and jade, broke through the warm mist that had just risen midday and headed to the private plains of Beijing for a spring outing.

Outside the outskirts of Shangjing.

"Women are such a hassle~ So boring!!" Lu Weiqian impatiently ripped the flowers off his head and brushed away the love letters on his horse.

Gui Ning'an, standing beside him, was also pulling aside the love letters and flowers that were full of the thoughts of young girls and boys, and then turned her head to look at the impeccably dressed and still perfect Young Master Luo.

"Hmph! Young Master Luo, why are you wearing a veil? It looks so effeminate and not good-looking at all!" Unable to see Young Master Luo's true face, Gui Ning'an sourly provoked Qianqian Luo.

“Yeah! Just like a woman!” Lu Weiqian echoed seriously, and then reached out to try to pull off Qianqian’s veil.

Gui Ning'an and Lu Weiqian exchanged a glance and immediately took action.

"Hahaha~ Young Master Luo! You can't escape now. Let me take a good look at this face that rivals the spring blossoms of the capital!!"

Gui Ning'an suddenly leaped onto Qianqian's horse and bound her tightly. Seeing this, Lu Weiqian reached out his groping hand to snatch away her veil.

"You big idiots, use your brains before you act!!"

Qianqian leaped up, flipped sideways with the clear sound of jade beads shattering, and landed behind Mo Xuanyu.

"Young Master Mo, hurry, let's go!!"

"Giddy up!! Giddy up!" Qianqian smiled sweetly, reminding the stiff-bodied Mo Xuanyu to hurry up and start riding.

"Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!!!"

Qianqianluo and Mo Xuanyu rode their horses into the depths of spring, the blooming wildflowers obscuring their figures as they rode further and further away.

Realizing what had happened, Gui Ning'an and Lu Weiqian slapped their foreheads and, shouting, spurred their horses to chase after the two who had disappeared.

"Luo, Luo'er, wait for me~!!"

"Young Master Luo! Young Master Luo, please wait for us!"

Da da da da! Da da da!!

The rapid, chaotic sound of horses' hooves filled the wildflower-covered landscape, mingling with the waterfalls and birdsong from the mountaintops, echoing again and again in the valley, a scene of unrestrained freedom and elegance!