Chapter 178 Separation

The more Queen Wang thought about it, the angrier she became. In front of her adopted son, she no longer pretended to be a dignified and virtuous queen. "I am putting this on notice today. When you go to Xizhou, you'd better quell the rebellion quickly and return as soon as possible. Otherwise, your princess will suffer in my hands."

Huo Zheng knew that Queen Wang was speaking in a sarcastic manner, so he immediately said, "Since Queen Mother has promised to look after my wife and children, I will go to Xizhou without any worries."

Queen Wang asked, "When did I ever agree to your request?"

Huo Zheng knew that Queen Wang liked Xiao Xinghui and had become much closer to Chunzhi recently, so he would certainly not make things difficult for the mother and son.

He came to Qiwu Palace today, firstly to tell his mother that he was going to Xizhou, and secondly to hope that the relationship between his mother and Chunzhi would be more harmonious.

When Huo Zheng is not in the capital, Chunzhi and her son are the closest people to Queen Wang.

There was no need to say these words, he and Queen Wang understood them in their hearts.

"Just now." Huo Zheng said, and immediately added: "I have to go back to the mansion to gather people and pack my bags, so I will take my leave first."

"Wait." Queen Wang stood up and called to him, "I haven't finished speaking yet, why are you leaving?"

Huo Zheng stopped and pretended to listen attentively.

Queen Wang sighed upon seeing this. "The rebels from Xizhou are advancing with all their might, and the battlefield is brutal. I know you are measured and not someone as reckless as Huo Yan. But the Emperor sent you to Xizhou, and he must have commanded you to rescue Huo Yan. I won't say anything else, except to tell you that no matter where you are, you must always put your own safety first."

Huo Zheng bowed and said, "I will definitely remember your teachings, mother."

The palace maids and eunuchs in the bedroom had been sent out by Queen Wang long ago. Now, only the mother and son were left in the bedroom, talking alone and sharing their heart-to-heart.

The emperor dotes on the imperial concubine and values ​​the ninth prince born to her very much. This time, when Huo Yan fell into the hands of the rebels in Xizhou, the emperor, in his rage, did not forget to instruct Huo Zheng to rescue Huo Yan, which shows how much he loves and values ​​him.

"Alright, go back home early and say goodbye to your wife and children." Queen Wang added, "Chunzhi was very worried when she heard you might be going to Xizhou. Now that you are really going, remember to comfort her."

Huo Zheng replied "Yes", then said "I'll take my leave" and turned to walk out.

Queen Wang looked at her adopted son, whose figure was as straight as a pine tree, walking out in the afterglow of the setting sun. The jade-like palace made his back look even more extraordinary.

Queen Wang silently prayed in her heart: I hope my son will return safely.

Huo Zheng rode his horse back to the Chang'an Palace. All the way, he was thinking about how to tell Chunzhi that he was going to Xizhou.

Even the Queen Mother could see Chunzhi's worry, which showed that she really didn't want him to go to such a dangerous place.

However, after Huo Zheng entered the palace, he saw servants and maids coming and going, busy and bustling. He saw the housekeeper Cheng and asked, "What are they doing?"

Butler Cheng replied, "The princess ordered us to pack the luggage for the prince."

Upon hearing this, Huo Zheng paused for a moment before ordering his followers to invite Gu Yuanjia and the others to the mansion, and then walked around the courtyard to the main house.

Chunzhi was holding the golden soft armor in her hands and looking at it over and over again.

The sun sets in the west and dusk deepens.

Huo Zheng walked in through the curtains, approached Chunzhi, and asked her, "What's so good about this?"

"You're back. I was just trying to see if this is any good." Chunzhi raised her eyes to look at him and asked softly, "Is this golden silk soft armor really invulnerable to swords and spears after I put it on?"

Huo Zheng laughed and said, "Golden Silk Soft Armor, as the name suggests, is soft armor made of gold silk. It can resist swords and guns, but to say it is invulnerable is indeed an exaggeration."

Chunzhi couldn't help but feel disappointed when she heard this. "So you've been keeping this golden soft armor in the warehouse without using it?"

Huo Zheng said: "It is not used on weekdays."

"But aren't you going to Xizhou?" Chunzhi said, "This golden silk soft armor may not be as powerful as being invulnerable to swords and spears, but it can resist swords and spears. Wearing it is still better than not wearing it at all."

When Huo Zheng heard Chunzhi say this, his tone softened a bit, "Chunzhi."

"Hmm?" Chunzhi picked up the golden soft armor and tried it on Huo Zheng, and when she raised her eyes, she met his gaze.

Huo Zheng reached out and hugged Chunzhi. "I'm about to leave for Xizhou. Do you have anything to say to me?"

The emperor meant to set off today, which meant that they could not stay in the capital overnight and had to set off overnight.

Chunzhi's nose felt sore, and she whispered, "Come back soon."

Huo Zheng said in a low voice: "What else?"

Chunzhi said: "Try not to set foot in dangerous places, be careful and don't get hurt..."

Huo Zheng held her in his arms and whispered in her ear, "Princess, I will remember every word you said in my heart."

From the moment Huo Zheng came out of Prince Rui's Mansion and was about to enter the palace to meet his father, Chunzhi knew that Huo Zheng was going to Xizhou.

So she started packing his luggage as soon as she got home.

But at this moment, when Huo Zheng was really saying goodbye to her, Chunzhi still felt a little uncomfortable.

When she came to the capital from Dongzhou with Huo Zheng, she had thought that they might be separated in the future, but it would definitely not be like this. When she finally realized her own heart and decided to walk with Huo Zheng from youth to old age, she watched Huo Zheng go to Xizhou occupied by the rebels and put himself in great danger.

But Chunzhi also knew that Huo Zheng had to go.

So she didn't stop him, nor did she cry. She quietly did what a wife should do, then took good care of Xiaoxing and waited for Huo Zheng to come back.

Perhaps it was because Huo Zheng's embrace was too warm at this time, and the words he said in her ear were particularly lingering, Chunzhi was reluctant to leave his arms.

Huo Zheng held her quietly like this for a long time.

Until Butler Cheng knocked on the door and said outside, "Princess, the prince's luggage has been packed."

This sound startled Chunzhi awake. She stepped out of Huo Zheng's arms and said, "I've packed my luggage. Hurry and put on the gold silk soft armor. You have to wear it every day after you go to Xizhou. It's better to be safe than sorry..."

"I will listen to the princess."

As Huo Zheng spoke, he reached out to untie his belt. Chunzhi helped him take off his outer robe, put on the gold silk soft armor over his inner garment, then put on his inner garment and outer robe, helped him tie his belt, and smoothed it out.

The sky outside the door gradually darkened, and the servants began to light the lamps in the courtyard.

The light of the lamps blends with the twilight, the dark night is coming, and separation is imminent.

Huo Zheng held Chunzhi's hand and stroked it, saying to her, "Take good care of yourself. If you feel lonely, let Wan'er and Yanran come to the palace to accompany you."

Chunzhi said, "You don't have to worry about these."

"If anyone dares to bully you, I will beat him or scold him. Even if you make a big fuss, I will be here to clean up the mess." Huo Zheng looked at Chunzhi with deep affection. "Don't let yourself be wronged, my princess. You cannot tolerate any grievances."