Chapter 330: Burden
Luo Qinghan looked into her eyes, his voice still clear, but his tone involuntarily softened a little.
"Are you sure you want to go to Chenliu County with me?"
Xiao Xixi answered without hesitation: "Of course! Wherever you are, I will be there!"
Her eyes were clear and firm, as if she was fearless.
Luo Qinghan pursed his thin lips.
From childhood to adulthood, he has always been a man of his word.
Once he makes a decision, it will not be changed.
But after meeting Xiao Xixi, he changed his decision again and again.
His principles gradually gave way to her.
Luo Qinghan sighed softly as if he had admitted defeat.
"We'll set off at dawn tomorrow, so remember not to oversleep."
Xiao Xixi's eyes lit up and she became excited.
She rushed over and hugged the prince's arm, and asked happily, "Does Your Highness agree to take me with you?"
Luo Qinghan lowered his eyes and looked at her, and said slowly: "When you are unhappy, you always say you and me, but now that you are happy, you change it to Your Highness and Concubine. You are really good at changing your attitude according to the situation."
Xiao Xixi chuckled: "I was just too emotional just now, that's why I was talking nonsense."
"So you've calmed down now?"
Xiao Xixi nodded vigorously: "Yes, yes, I am very calm now."
"Then tell me, why do you insist on going to Chenliu County with me?"
"Didn't I just say that? I want to stay by your side..."
Luo Qinghan interrupted her: "I want to hear the truth, just tell the truth."
Xiao Xixi sat up straighter: "Then you have to promise me that no matter what happens in the future, you have to take me to Chenliu County with you, and you are not allowed to regret it!"
Her tone was so serious that Luo Qinghan couldn't help but become serious as well.
He promised, "Don't worry, since I have promised to take you with me, I will definitely not go back on my word."
"I told you a fortune the day before yesterday."
Luo Qinghan: "Is the calculated hexagram not good?"
Xiao Xixi said with a bitter face: "It's more than bad. It's terrible. The hexagram shows that your life will be in danger if you go out this time. If you are not careful, you may lose your life."
Luo Qinghan couldn't help but frown.
He knew that his identity was sensitive. He had encountered an assassination attempt the last time he went south, and this time his trip to Chenliu County would probably not be smooth.
He had already prepared himself for another assassination attempt, but from what Xiao Xixi said, it seemed that the danger he would face this time might be greater than ever before.
Luo Qinghan looked at her: "Since there is danger, why do you want to follow me?"
"Because I want to protect you!"
This was not the first time she had said this. Luo Qinghan used to think that she said this just to make him happy, but now it seemed that she meant it sincerely.
Luo Qinghan opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say something.
Xiao Xixi took the lead and said, "You just promised me that no matter what happens in the future, you have to take me with you. You can't go back on your word!"
Luo Qinghan: "If I were really in danger, I might not be able to protect you."
Xiao Xixi: "Just take care of yourself, I won't hold you back."
"That's not what I meant. I just don't want to get you into trouble."
Xiao Xixi covered her ears: "I don't want to listen to such depressing words!"
Luo Qinghan couldn't do anything with her, so he changed the subject.
He looked at the boxes on the ground and asked, "Are you going to take all these things out of the palace?"
Xiao Xixi put down her hands: "Yes, these are the things I usually use."
"Then pack it up properly. If you need anything, tell me and I'll have someone prepare it for you."
Xiao Xixi responded obediently: "Yes!"
Luo Qinghan had other things to do, so he didn't stay in Qingge Palace for long and soon got up and left.
Xiao Xixi continued to direct everyone to pack up.
Baoqin asked eagerly, "Is it true that I cannot go with you?"
Xiao Xixi shook her head without hesitation: "No, this trip is very dangerous. If I take you with me, I'm not sure I can guarantee your safety. It's safer for you to stay in the palace."
Baoqin lowered her head and said, "I am too useless to help you."
"Who said you can't help me? Just make some delicious food for me to eat on the way. I will be so happy just to eat the food you made!"
Baoqin was amused by her exaggerated behavior and couldn't help laughing along.
"Then I will go get you some food that is easy to carry."
Xiao Xixi nodded vigorously: "Yeah, remember to make more!"
Baoqin went into the small kitchen to busy herself.
The news that Concubine Xiao was going to follow the Crown Prince to Chenliu County soon spread in the Eastern Palace.
The concubines were naturally filled with envy, jealousy and hatred.
But what can they do?
Previously, the prince had insisted on going south, and Concubine Bai dragged her sick body to persuade him to change his mind. In the end, not only did she fail to convince the prince, but she also made the prince punish the senior palace maid beside her in public, making her lose face.
With the example of Concubine Bai, the other concubines did not dare to act rashly even if they had many opinions in their hearts.
The last person to show up was Concubine Zhao, who rarely showed up in public.
Luo Qinghan was listening to Zhao Xian's arrangements in Mingguang Palace.
Upon learning that Concubine Zhao had arrived, Luo Qinghan frowned, not understanding why she came here at this time?
"Let her in."
"Yes."
Eunuch Chang stepped out and quickly brought Concubine Zhao in.
Lady Zhao stepped forward and saluted: "I pay my respects to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
Luo Qinghan was too lazy to greet her and asked directly, "What are you doing here?"
Lady Zhao looked at him cautiously, and then said, "I learned that the Crown Prince will go to Chenliu County tomorrow. I dare to ask the Crown Prince to take me with him. My hometown is in Chenliu County. I haven't been back for many years. I really want to go home and visit. I beg the Crown Prince to agree to this."
After saying this, she bowed her head respectfully with a very sincere attitude.
Luo Qing looked at her coldly: "I have serious business to attend to this time, not to go sightseeing, I can't bring a burden like you with me."
Lady Zhao pursed her red lips and said, "I will not cause any trouble for you. I will definitely stay with you and Concubine Xiao in a proper manner."
If Concubine Zhao hadn't known that Concubine Xiao would follow the Crown Prince to Chenliu County, she would not have dared to say this.
She deliberately mentioned Concubine Xiao at this time in order to remind the Crown Prince that Concubine Xiao was a burden just like her. Since the Crown Prince already had a burden, why couldn't he bring another one?
Luo Qinghan naturally heard the hidden meaning in her words.
He asked slowly, "Do you think you can compare with Concubine Xiao?"
Although I will be disliked by you, I still want to shamelessly ask for monthly tickets!
I need monthly tickets to climb the list. As long as I am in the top ten of the monthly ticket list, I will get an extra bonus this month.
In the final analysis, it’s because I’m too poor, woo woo woo! 〒▽〒
(End of this chapter)
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