The small table on the carriage wasn't very high, so Li Chenjiao wasn't very comfortable lying down. It was Qiu Hu who stuffed a cushion from the carriage onto the table, and Li Chenjiao's tightly furrowed brows slowly relaxed.
Qiu Hu quietly put away her mistress's earrings. She then glanced at the sky outside and told Green Bamboo and Green Chrysanthemum to get off the carriage for some fresh air, and also to chat with the maids of other women and exchange information.
It's quite lively outside right now. Apart from the ladies and mistresses in the palace, all the female relatives from each family who are going to accompany them have arrived.
Xiao Luzi was standing guard outside the carriage, so it wasn't really appropriate for him to interact with the maids and servants.
However, by guarding the carriage, he could also get a general idea of the situation of each family. At this moment, there was no movement at all in Bai Jia Gege's carriage.
Most other families had smaller carriages that didn't move, while the more active ones were mostly the carriages of concubines.
Li Chenjiao was sleeping soundly inside, and the noise outside didn't wake her up at all.
Li Chenjiao woke up around noon, hungry.
However, the carriage hadn't even started moving when she woke up. Li Chenjiao stretched lazily and yawned.
"Haven't we even set off yet?"
Xiao Luzi outside heard the voice and replied, "Reporting to Master, there was already some movement earlier, but His Majesty just came out of Qianqing Gate and Xuanwu Gate, and he should have already left Di'an Gate by now. We still have some time to go."
Li Chenjiao covered her mouth: "Then give me a wash and grooming."
Having eaten breakfast late, Li Chenjiao wasn't particularly hungry yet.
However, after waking up, Li Chenjiao still had a faint mark on her face, which was not noticeable at first glance.
Qiu Hu first put the earrings back on Li Chenjiao, then styled her hair and gathered up her hairpins and jewels.
During that time, Li Chenjiao almost kept her eyes open again.
The midday sun was casting a hazy glow in from outside. Li Chenjiao used a fan to shield her face, appearing quite relaxed.
After noon had passed, the sound of the carriage wheels turning finally grew closer and closer.
Xiao Luzi's voice came from outside: "Master, hold on tight, the carriage is about to depart."
When Li Chenjiao heard the sound of the whip cracking, the carriage slowly set off.
Li Chenjiao leaned against the carriage to steady herself, feeling the carriage move forward.
But he still asked again, "Is Fourth Master ahead?"
Green Bamboo and Green Chrysanthemum had just returned from outside and had seen things more clearly. The two girls exchanged a glance, and in the end, it was Green Bamboo who spoke.
"I heard that His Majesty is showing concern for our master and is accompanying him right now."
After hearing this, Li Chenjiao couldn't help but ask, "Will we travel by carriage or on horseback to accompany His Majesty?"
Green Bamboo stammered for a moment, then said "Ah" again, and honestly replied, "Yes, it's riding a horse."
Upon hearing this, Li Chenjiao couldn't help but roll her eyes again.
What kind of concern or care is this?
If the Fourth Prince were following behind the Emperor, he could at least take a break to drink some tea and catch his breath in the carriage.
Now that we're in front of His Majesty, we probably won't even have time to catch our breath.
Li Chenjiao rested her chin on her hand and asked again, "How do we get here?"
We're probably still in the Forbidden City, so the journey isn't too bumpy yet.
This time it was Green Chrysanthemum who answered, her words clearer: "I've inquired around, and the carriage probably won't stop today. It'll likely stop and camp every two or three days. It'll stay in Hexiwu for a few days then."
Li Chenjiao said "Oh": "Are the prepared provisions sufficient?"
Now that she had left the manor, she had to get used to these things. Li Chenjiao yawned again as she spoke.
Qiu Hu replied, "Yes, Chef Guo from the kitchen prepared two or three days' worth of dry rations last night. Chef Guo is very thoughtful. He even added some dried meat for Xiao Luzi. Master can eat some dried meat to fill his stomach for the next two days."
This is the benefit of having good relationships in the past.
Li Chenjiao had completely forgotten about the dried meat incident.
Sure enough, Li Chenjiao's eyes lit up when she heard Qiu Hu's words. She smiled and said, "That's great! We can even have an extra meal. When we stop our journey at night, we can have Xiao Luzi ask Su Peisheng, who works for Fourth Master. We have plenty of dried meat."
Oh dear, if the Fourth Master really wanted to eat dried meat or something, there was no way he wouldn't have it. However, given the Fourth Master's personality, he never showed any particular preference when it came to food. The chefs in the front kitchen only dared to prepare the dried food as usual, in a very proper manner.
When Su Peisheng received the news in the evening, he was truly grateful for the timely help.
Today, the Fourth Prince spent half a day with His Majesty. In reality, he spent most of the day riding a horse.
The Crown Prince needed to recuperate, so His Majesty granted him the special privilege of not riding a horse. He followed the imperial procession in a carriage the entire way.
As for the Fourth Master, although his words sounded nice, they were actually not a good thing. In the end, he even incurred the jealousy of the Third Master, and he really did not get any benefit at all.
That night, Su Peisheng carefully handed the prepared dry rations and dried meat sent by Consort Li to the Fourth Prince. The Fourth Prince, unusually casual, picked a seat, lifted his robe, and sat down.
After receiving the dry food, he quickly realized that something felt off.
Seeing that the Fourth Master was frowning, Su Peisheng stepped forward and spoke in a low voice.
This isn't a big deal, but it's inevitable that others will find out and say things like the princes are spoiled and can't endure hardship.
Having served the Fourth Master for so long, Su Peisheng and the others naturally knew that he was not that kind of person.
However, it should be understood that a good reputation is hard to come by, while a bad reputation can be good or bad.
After hearing what Su Peisheng said, Fourth Master frowned even more, which made Su Peisheng uneasy. He wondered if he had misunderstood his master's meaning this time.
He dared not make a sound, and it took him a long time to hear the Fourth Master's voice.
"How is your master, Master Li, doing?"
Upon hearing his master's words, Su Peisheng knew that everything was alright. He bowed and replied, "I didn't see Master Li when I went to get the dried meat. But from the carriage, Master Li's voice sounded quite energetic. Master Li even told you to take care of yourself. He also said—"
Su Peisheng's voice gradually faded.
Fourth Master glared at him, then opened his water pouch and took a big gulp: "What are you stammering about?"
Su Peisheng twitched his lips and had no choice but to relay the message: "Master Li said that the master's health is the most important thing, and it is acceptable to feign illness if necessary."
audacious in the extreme.
The Fourth Master thought to himself.
For a long time, Su Peisheng didn't dare to raise his head, waiting for his master's instructions.
"Have someone keep a close eye on your master, Li."
As for what Su Peisheng had just said, Fourth Master did not say anything.
I just don't know whether the master agrees or thinks it's absurd.
However, in Su Peisheng's opinion, although Master Li's words were somewhat irregular, they were still a good idea.
It would take several days to ride a horse from the capital to Hexiwu.
Once you leave the capital, you're bound to encounter winding and narrow roads, which can be quite a hassle.
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