Chapter 059 Chapter 59

At dinner time.

Xie Qingya did not immediately tell them that he was leaving.

It was only after dinner, when the servants had cleared away the dishes and brought them a fresh cup of tea, that Xie Qingya said nonchalantly, "I have to go out for a while."

When three pairs of eyes looked over at the table at the same time, Xie Qingya and Xu Duanyi made eye contact briefly, and then continued to talk to them calmly: "It's official business, and it will take some time. In the meantime, you should listen to your sister-in-law."

From beginning to end, he never said what he was going to do.

The tone was casual, as if he was just going out to hunt for a few days.

Xu Duanyi looked at Xie Qingya without saying a word, but gently clasped his hands that were on his knees.

Xie Changning asked, "Second brother, what are you going to do?"

Xie Qingya looked at her and smiled: "It's nothing serious, just going through the motions, brother will be back when he's done."

Xie Changning was young and did not understand these things.

After hearing what Xie Qingya said, he naturally didn't ask any more questions. He answered "Oh" obediently and said, "I, I will, be good and listen to my sister-in-law."

"Second brother, you must also take good care of yourself."

Xie Qingya touched her head, his brows softened, and he responded in a gentle voice.

Xie Ping'an, like Xu Duanyi, did not say anything, but he looked at Xie Qingya and frowned briefly.

Can Xie Qingya handle those official matters well with such a playboy look? The outside world is not like the capital. It is said that a strong dragon cannot defeat a local snake. Don't go back and get detained.

This thought flashed through my mind.

Xie Pingan's mood has not changed at all.

But when Xie Qingya looked over, Xie Pingan immediately turned his face away, not meeting his gaze, and pretended to be indifferent.

Xie Qingya wanted to say a few words to him, but seeing Xie Ping'an's stern profile, he hesitated for a moment and finally remained silent.

The most difficult thing to explain is Xu Duanyi's side.

He knew that she had guessed it all.

Xie Qingya hesitated and looked towards Xu Duanyi opposite him.

Eyes met.

Xie Qingya was stunned by her gaze and didn't know how to start the conversation. He heard her ask him in a normal tone, "When will the prince leave?"

Xie Qingya looked at her and was silent for a while before replying, "...right away."

"The guitarists are already packing up. I'll be leaving soon..."

The words had just fallen.

Chang Ning's surprised voice came to my ears first: "So fast?"

Xie Pingan also turned his head back and looked at Xie Qingya with frowned brows. What kind of official business was it that required such a rush?

Xu Duanyi was not as shocked as the brother and sister beside him.

Since she had already guessed it, she was not shocked. But when she heard Xie Qingya say this, Xu Duanyi's heart was still empty.

The current environment in Yutian is so bad.

I don’t know what will happen next.

If you handle it well, you may get some rewards; but if you handle it poorly, you will definitely be punished.

That’s just the beginning.

What I fear most is the environment there, whether it will breed some disease...

Xu Duanyi was afraid that something might happen to him there.

But now that it has happened, someone has to go.

Xu Duanyi had been accustomed to seeing this since he was a child. When his father left suddenly, he also knew that every citizen has the responsibility for the rise and fall of a country, so he naturally would not stop it.

There is no way to stop it.

Various thoughts flashed through my mind.

When he spoke, Xu Duanyi was still as calm and composed as before. This book is exclusively compiled by the LK team for you. Changning and Ping'an are still there.

Just like Xie Qingya didn't want them to know, she didn't want them to know either.

She looked at Xie Qingya and said, "Don't worry, Prince. I'll take care of the house. Just go and do your business. Don't worry."

Xie Qingya looked at Xu Duanyi and didn't say anything for a long time.

Originally, she should be the person he was most worried about, but strangely enough, he used to be worried every time she left, but now facing Xu Duanyi, he really doesn't feel worried at all.

He was actually really relieved and handed over everything at home to her.

They should have left immediately, but Xie Qingya said first: "Changning, you go back first. I have something to say to your sister-in-law."

Xie Changning had no objection to this statement.

She wished that her second brother and sister-in-law could spend more time together.

Without even bothering to say goodbye to her second brother, she immediately agreed and got up. Before leaving, she also took her third brother away with her.

The brother and sister left like this.

Bixi and others also retreated.

For a moment, Xu Duanyi and Xie Qingya were the only two people left in the room.

Suddenly they were alone together again, and Xu Duanyi and Xie Qingya actually felt a little uncomfortable.

When we looked into each other's eyes, I didn't feel anything.

As if they had sensed the change in atmosphere, they all moved aside at the same time.

After a while, Xie Qingya asked Xu Duanyi softly, "Have you guessed everything?"

Xu Duanyi knew what he was asking, and did not hide it. She answered truthfully: "It was just a guess, but since the prince said that before, I understand."

There was only one thing she didn't know yet.

Although he knew that his decision to go to Yutian was irreversible, Xu Duanyi was still a little worried. Was there anyone trying to hinder his going? Xu Duanyi hesitated, and cast his gaze on Xie Qingya across from him, and asked hesitantly: "Is it His Majesty's decision for the prince to go to Yutian, or..."

No further words were said.

Because Xu Duanyi was not sure whether her aunt and Cao Da played any role in this.

If it was really my aunt's decision...

Thinking of this possibility, Xu Duanyi pursed her red lips slightly, and her hands on her knees could no longer be controlled and clenched tightly.

She didn't show it though.

But Xie Qingya had always been able to understand her emotions, so he could naturally see the changes in her at this moment.

Know what she is thinking.

Xie Qingya was no longer afraid to look her in the eye. He looked at her and said without hesitation, "It is your Majesty's wish. I am willing to go too."

He knew what she was worried about, so he added another sentence.

"Your aunt doesn't know about this. She had a headache recently and didn't show up today."

"What?"

Xu Duanyi didn't know about this. She suddenly widened her eyes, then frowned and muttered, "Why didn't Aunt Danfeng write to me..."

After saying this, he remembered that he was now talking about Xie Qingya.

Xu Duanyi suppressed this thought for the time being.

Knowing that this matter had nothing to do with her aunt, Xu Duanyi felt much more at ease. However, the environment in Yutian still made her feel uneasy.

She couldn't persuade anyone to go, so she could only say to Xie Qingya: "After a flood, diseases are most likely to breed. Your Majesty, please be careful while you are there."

This book is exclusively compiled for you by the LK team. "Tomorrow I will also raise funds with my cousin's wife to collect as much food and supplies as possible, as well as medicinal materials to send to Yutian." This book is exclusively compiled for you by the LK team. "If the prince needs anything, just write to me and I will do my best to solve it for him."

Xie Qingya's heart softened.

"Okay." He looked at her and responded softly.

Everything that needed to be said had been said, everything that needed to be explained had been explained, and the two people facing each other stopped talking at this time, as if they were becoming a little uncomfortable again.

Under the gaze of Xu Duanyi's clear and bright eyes, Xie Qingya was the first to retract his gaze, lowered his eyes and said, "...Then I'll go first."

He stood up after he finished speaking.

Xu Duanyi also hurriedly followed and said, "I'll take the prince out."

"No, you should rest." Xie Qingya said, and after a while, he turned to Xu Duanyi and said, "When I'm not around, if you want to live in the palace, it's okay. Changning and Ping'an have grown up and don't need anyone to take care of them."

After all, they are not a real couple.

Xu Duanyi has already helped them a lot, and he doesn't really want to delay her business.

"Changfeng will also stay here. If you have any questions, just look for him."

Xu Duanyi thought about it.

Since her aunt was ill, it was only right for her to go to the palace to visit her.

But she couldn't just ignore Changning and Ping'an.

Not to mention that we still need to raise funds later...

She didn't have time to stay in the palace all the time.

However, there is no need to tell Xie Qingya about these trivial matters. Talking about them now would simply waste time and is unnecessary.

So she just nodded and said, "I know, Auntie, I will go."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for telling me this news."

"As for the family, I will also take good care of them and will not let Ping An and Chang Ning get into trouble. Your Highness can rest assured."

Xie Qingya was naturally relieved.

He looked at her and nodded again. After a while, he thought of something and said, "My trip to Yutian..."

Xu Duanyi knew what he was going to say.

Before anyone could finish, she said, "I know. I won't let Changning and the others know."

Xie Qingya was speechless.

He looked at Xu Duanyi for a long while, and finally turned his face away under her calm gaze.

"…Then I'm leaving."

This is the second time he has said this.

Xie Qingya also knew that he no longer had time.

This matter is urgent.

The journey to Yutian will take time, so we cannot delay any longer.

It's not easy to steal this period of time. If I don't leave now, it will be hard to justify myself.

So after saying this, Xie Qingya turned around and walked out without waiting for Xu Duanyi to answer.

Xu Duanyi watched him walk away with big strides, and followed him for a few steps.

Still couldn't catch up with anyone.

In the end, I could only stay in the corridor and watch people leave.

…

After leaving Linfeng Pavilion, Xie Qingya went straight to the study.

Both Ringgit and Changfeng are there.

Everything has been packed.

As the official uniform was inconvenient to wear, Xie Qingya went inside to change into lighter clothes that were convenient for traveling.

Changfeng followed him in.

He waited on the side, holding clothes in his hands, with a worried look on his face: "The old thief Cao Da will never let go of such a good opportunity. Your Majesty, you must be careful when you go there."

"Um."

Xie Qingya naturally knew what Cao Da was thinking.

Although it was not his suggestion today, the ministers who spoke were his men.

What difference does it make whether they speak or he speaks?

However, Yutian was originally under his jurisdiction, and as for the flood in Yutian, he would have to find a way to deal with it even if Cao Da didn't say it.

He spoke.

This saved him the trouble of putting on a show.

"Take good care of Changning and Ping An." Xie Qingya said as he tied his belt. When he was about to hang his purse, he added, "... and her."

Changfeng naturally knew who this she was.

He quickly agreed.

"Your Highness, the horses are ready. Shall we go now?" Lingji's voice came from outside the door.

Xie Qingya hummed.

Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly thought of something and went inside.

After a while.

He took out an old amulet and carefully hid it against his heart.

The ringgit was too far away to see it.

Changfeng, however, saw it clearly and recognized that this was the amulet that the princess gave to the prince.