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In the courtyard, Shu Zhan frowned and stared at the departing figures for a long time. Finally, he couldn't help but turn around and say incredulously, "You just let her go like that?"
"Hmm." Lu Huai looked at his empty palms and blinked his dry eyes. "Prime Minister Qin is in Zhao Xuanyang's hands."
Shu Zhan remained silent, his brow furrowed tightly. However, being a talkative person, he couldn't help but speak up again after a short while: "What do you plan to do now?"
Lu Huai didn't answer his question, but instead called out to him, "Zixiang."
Shu Zhan: "Hmm?"
"Come with me to the Northwest," he said.
Shu Zhan was taken aback, then his eyes suddenly lit up. "You mean... going to the Northwest...?"
“Yes, we’ll leave tonight.” Lu Huai nodded, then stretched out his hands to block out the sunlight, and said softly, “This throne should be changed.”
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Qin Xi had no idea what they were talking about; she was still in the carriage. She had been worried that the bumpy ride would be too much for her, but the carriage moved very slowly, and the specially designed wheels were very smooth, so she didn't feel any discomfort.
Qin Qi breathed a sigh of relief.
In contrast, Shu Hua was looking at her with a worried expression. Qin Xi returned a smile, indicating that she didn't need to worry, and Shu Hua sighed.
"This journey is dangerous. If anything happens, remember to stay behind me. Don't be careless about what you eat." Shu Hua held her hand. "Since I promised Lu Changjue, I will protect you. You must trust him."
Qin Xi smiled and said, "Yes, I know."
The two talked for a while in the car, and the journey, which was not short, didn't seem to take much time. If she could, Qin Qi would have preferred the road to be longer, much longer, and even longer, so that it would never end.
But it's not possible.
She lowered her eyelids, noticing the coachman stop the carriage, and then someone walked to the side. The eunuch's voice came from outside, "Your Highness, we've arrived. Please alight from the carriage."
Qin Qi paused for a moment, then lifted the carriage curtain. Shu Hua helped her down the specially made steps, and then together with Lele, they helped her up.
The magnificent palace gates came into view, and Qin Qi squinted, feeling unusually uncomfortable for the first time.
"Your Highness, please." The head eunuch, his demeanor completely changed, spoke respectfully.
When Qin Xi entered the palace, a royal carriage was waiting for her at the palace gate, and Shu Hua was also accompanied by one.
She didn't refuse, but with her large pregnant belly, she really couldn't walk much, and Lu Huai had to help her walk around the yard every day. If it weren't for the health of the fetus, she really wouldn't want to move at all.
Lu Huai...
Qin Xi paused for a moment, then shook her head with a wry smile. Why did she think of him again?
Upon arriving at the palace, the eunuchs who carried the imperial carriage gently set them down. Once they were settled, Qin Qi dared to stand up with the help of Lele.
"Your Highness Consort Qi, we'll stop here." The head eunuch said, "This Qi Xian Palace was specially arranged for you by His Majesty. All the furnishings are new. From now on, it will be your and the Princess's residence."
Looking at the brand-new plaque, Qin Qi sneered, her eyes filled with extreme mockery.
That's just wishful thinking.
"If Her Majesty and the Princess have no further instructions, then we will take our leave. His Majesty is waiting for us to report back," said the head eunuch.
Qin Xi ignored him and walked inside on her own. The head eunuch seemed used to her behavior, said nothing more, gave a farewell bow, and left.
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