Therefore, he released the porcelain spoon, took a few steps back, and said nothing.

Xiangling glanced down at the medicinal food, then looked back at Aunt Xiang, and silently placed the medicinal food on the round table, without even thinking of bringing it to Aunt Xiang.

After working for so long, Lu Qiqi smiled and took her leave.

"Princess, please forgive my negligence, but... there's really nothing I can do right now." Aunt Xiang was somewhat embarrassed. Princess Kang Le had saved her and her daughter's lives, and she couldn't even afford to treat her to a good meal.

Lu Qiqi said, "Aunt Xiang, there's no need to be so polite. Taking good care of your health is your top priority right now. I still have matters to attend to at the military camp, so I'll take my leave now."

Having said that, Aunt Xiang hurriedly asked Xiangling to see her off.

Xiangling saw her out of the courtyard and presented her with a small box with both hands.

“This is a handkerchief embroidered by our aunt herself. It’s nothing valuable, and we hope the lady of the village won’t find it offensive.”

Lu Qiqi took the small box.

The sandalwood box is carved with floral patterns and looks very exquisite.

Lifting the lid of the box, inside lay a crescent-white handkerchief embroidered with lifelike koi fish playing among lotus flowers.

Lu Qiqi smiled brightly, "Please thank Aunt Xiang for me."

"Also, there's no problem with that bowl of medicinal food. Aunt Xiang can take it; it will be beneficial to her recovery."

Xiangling paused for a moment, realizing that Lu Qiqi knew she was going to throw away the medicinal food and had specifically told her not to waste such good things.

He said gratefully, "Thank you, Lord Xiang."

After accepting the gift, Lu Qiqi carried her medicine chest out of the courtyard, met up with An Yi, and together they rode away from the General's Mansion.