Hearing that Xiao Zhen was poisoned by Princess Huaiyin, she wished she could fly to Suzhou immediately and have her skinned alive.
She was very worried about Xiao Zhen's safety, and without hesitation, she instructed Xiao Tao, "Pack a few clothes, and we'll head to Suzhou immediately."
Xiao Tao didn't dare to delay and went immediately.
When Xie Jingrun rushed back, he saw Rong Qingqing dressed in men's clothing, accompanied by two maids also dressed in men's clothing, hurrying out of Yuxian Palace.
With just one glance, he knew where she was going.
He frowned and strode forward to meet them.
However, before he could say anything, Rong Qingqing said first, "Xie Jingrun, I have to go to Suzhou."
Xie Jingrun knew she must be extremely anxious, but he still advised her, "But it's already afternoon, and it's not good to travel when it gets dark."
“My father is poisoned and I don’t know if he will survive. I have to go and see him. Otherwise, if anything happens to him, it will be a regret for the rest of my life,” Rong Qingqing said quickly.
From the moment she learned that Xiao Zhen had been poisoned until now, she had calmed down. Her gaze towards Xie Jingrun was very sincere. "I know that as the Empress, I shouldn't leave the palace without permission to go to Suzhou, but that's my father. I can't not go. I hope you can allow me and understand!"
Xie Jingrun looked at her, pursing his lips and remaining silent.
Deep down, he naturally didn't want her to leave the palace and leave him, but the person whose life was hanging by a thread was her own father. If he stopped her from going at this time, and something happened to Xiao Zhen, it would not only become a regret in her heart, but she would also resent him from then on.
Xie Jingrun clenched his fists, and after a long while, he sighed softly, reached out and held her slender shoulders, and said gently, "If you want to go, then go. I'll have Jiangzhou escort you there."
Seeing that he didn't stop her, Rong Qingqing breathed a sigh of relief. She pulled down his hand, held it tightly, and said earnestly, "Don't worry, I will take good care of myself and come back safely. When that happens, you can let me cook for you every day, I'll do it."
Xie Jingrun's lips curled up slightly. He didn't necessarily need to eat her cooking; he just liked her busy herself for him. But if he really made her prepare three meals a day for him, he couldn't bear to see her working so hard.
He stroked her face, stepped forward, put one hand on her neck, and leaned down to kiss her fair forehead. "Take care of yourself."
Xiao Zhen was his father-in-law, and now his life was hanging by a thread. He should accompany her, but although he was the emperor, he couldn't just leave whenever he wanted, and Xiao Zhen probably wouldn't be able to wait much longer.
Looking at his cold and stern face, Rong Qingqing suddenly tiptoed and kissed the corner of his lips, instructing him, "Take good care of yourself while I'm gone, eat on time, and go to bed on time."
"Mmm." Xie Jingrun responded softly, pressing her head against his heart.
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Since Jiangzhou was providing escort, Rong Qingqing, considering the long journey and the poor riding skills of Xiaotao and Xingchun, decided to let the two stay behind.
After a hasty farewell to Xie Jingrun, Rong Qingqing left the palace under the escort of Jiangzhou.
Fortunately, she had learned to ride a horse some time ago. Although she had never traveled far on horseback, she could manage. So she refused the carriage prepared by Jiangzhou and rode a horse instead.
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