"Father, thank you!" Hongli said excitedly.
“Hongli, this trip isn’t for sightseeing. You must bring enough people with you. Your father has already prepared to use the secret guards around you. But your mother thinks you should also bring people from the inner quarters to take care of your daily needs,” Lanqin said.
“That’s right, Hongli. The outside world is not like the capital. If you want to go out and gain experience, you must first be prepared to endure hardship,” the Fourth Prince said.
"Hmm, Father Emperor, I think it's better not to bring any of the women from the inner quarters. Just bring two eunuchs to attend to my daily needs," Hongli said.
Fourth Master and Lanqin exchanged a glance. In the past, they had gone out without their female relatives. Especially this time, when they were going to the battlefield.
“Mingyu is your wife, so naturally she can’t go out with you. Mingyu, after Hongli leaves, you must take care of everything in the mansion so that he can leave with peace of mind,” Lanqin said.
“Yes, daughter-in-law understands,” Mingyu said.
“Gege Su has just given birth, so she naturally needs to be well cared for. The rest are Xueying and Gao Gege. Will you two go to the Northwest with Hongli?” Lanqin shifted her gaze to Gao and Xueying.
Gao hesitated for a moment, after all, she was going to the battlefield, and she was afraid that once she left home, Su's promotion would be finalized.
“Mother, Xueying is willing to go to the Northwest with Prince. How can a eunuch serve her well?” Xueying said immediately.
Lanqin nodded and then said to Hongli, "Hongli, I think you should take Xueying with you. She's straightforward and efficient, and with her around, your daily needs will be taken care of. Your mother can rest assured."
Mingyu clenched her fists secretly, her heart aching as if a cat were squeezing its paws. If Xueying really followed her out, she didn't know if she could control herself from thinking about it.
Ulanara Xueying, why have you appeared? Since Heaven has already made me Hongli's primary wife, why has Heaven also made you his secondary wife?
"Mother, Father, I really don't need to take anyone with me. We're going there to fight a war, what need is there for me to think about anything else?" Hongli said hurriedly.
“I know, I won’t be a burden to Your Highness. Your Highness still needs to eat, dress, and sleep. This trip might last for months, how can Mother not worry?” Xueying immediately replied.
"Yes, Hongli, please stop talking."
After the baby's third-day celebration ended, the Fourth Prince and Lanqin left with the others. Hongli and his entourage saw them off at the door.
After escorting Mingyu back to the main courtyard, Hongli went straight to the east courtyard.
Hongli walked up to Xueying, grabbed her arm, and asked, "What have you been doing today?"
"What does Your Highness mean by this?" Xueying asked, staring into Hongli's eyes.
“You know perfectly well why you asked this question. First, why did you take it upon yourself to request a title for the Su family at Yongzhang’s third-day celebration? Second, why did you agree to come with me to the Northwest?” Hongli stared at Xueying and asked.
“Your Highness, haven’t I already made myself clear?” Xueying said.
"Don't try that on me, Ben Baylor. I know what kind of heart you have hidden under that pitiful appearance."
"Then tell me, Your Highness, what are my intentions?" Xueying asked, leaning closer to Hongli's face.
Upon seeing this, A'Luo and the other maids all retreated.
Hongli looked at the stunningly beautiful face so close to his eyes, and his heart stirred, but soon a voice in his mind said: Don't trust her.
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