Chapter 331 Don’t worry, I’m immune to all poisons!
The prince's words were so blunt that Concubine Zhao choked.
But Concubine Zhao did not give up.
Before coming here, she had prepared herself for rejection.
She lowered her eyes and said in a sad and low voice: "I am a humble woman with low status, so I cannot be compared with Concubine Xiao. But my feelings for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince are evident to all heaven."
Luo Qinghan did not comment on this.
The women in the palace all spoke more pleasantly than each other, but their words were just pleasant to the ears.
Lady Zhao continued, "I know that Your Highness is going to Chenliu County this time. In addition to escorting Zhaoyi Shen's ashes back home, he is also going to visit the sick Prince of Chenliu. I have a good friend who is the concubine of the eldest son of the Prince of Chenliu. If I can accompany Your Highness to Chenliu County, I may be able to provide assistance to Your Highness."
Hearing this, Luo Qinghan finally became interested.
"From what you said, it seems like you can help me find out what's going on in the Chenliu Palace?"
Lady Zhao did not dare to be arrogant and answered cautiously: "I can give it a try, maybe it will work."
Luo Qinghan thought for a moment and said, "Since you insist on going to Chenliu County with me, I will grant your request. You go back and make good preparations, and we will set off at dawn tomorrow."
Lady Zhao was overjoyed and immediately bowed her head to express her gratitude.
After she left, Zhao Xian finally spoke.
"Your Highness, if what Lady Zhao said is true, then we will have a better chance of going to Chenliu County this time."
Luo Qinghan was not as optimistic as him.
The bad omen calculated by Xiao Xixi has always bothered Luo Qinghan.
Since the situation is more dangerous than good, what can a mere Concubine Zhao change?
Taking her with Luo Qinghan was just better than nothing.
As for whether she can escape unscathed in the end, that depends on her luck.
Anyway, it was she who insisted on going to Chenliu County, so whether she lives or dies, it is all her own responsibility.
Concubine Zhao had no idea what the prince was thinking. She thought that her words had touched the prince and made him look forward to her.
She returned to Yingxue Pavilion with excitement and asked people to pack their luggage in preparation for leaving the palace the next day.
The maid Yunxiang was also very happy: "I heard that the prince only brought you and Concubine Xiao with him on this trip. This means that you and the prince will have several more months to spend together. This is a great opportunity! If you can take this opportunity to gain the prince's favor, your status will be able to be raised when you return to the palace in the future."
These words hit the mark exactly what Lady Zhao wanted.
Concubine Zhao specifically requested this opportunity in order to stay by the prince's side forever.
Feelings develop slowly over time.
Normally, she had little influence and was like a transparent person in the palace, and the prince hardly noticed her.
This long journey is a great opportunity for her.
She must seize this opportunity to let the prince know her good qualities and slowly develop a good impression of her.
Thinking of this, Lady Zhao gave special instructions.
"Pack a few more dresses for me. The colors don't have to be bright, but the styles must be unique."
Yunxiang smiled and said, "I know. Look at these clothes. They are specially prepared for you. I have also prepared all the rouge, powder, pearls, hairpins and jewelry for you. Don't worry."
Lady Zhao looked at the gold hairpins and clothes put into the box, and her heart was full of anticipation for this trip.
Yunxiang sighed as she packed her things.
"It's a pity that I can't go with you. I don't know if you can get used to it without my service."
Lady Zhao coaxed softly, "You are the most senior maid beside me. You are the person I trust the most. You have to help me look after Yingxue Pavilion. Otherwise, I will not feel at ease even if I leave the palace."
Yunxiang nodded: "I understand."
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At this time in Qingge Palace, Baoqin was also helping Concubine Xiao pack her things.
She stuffed boxes of food into the box, stacked them neatly, looked left and right, and still felt that the quantity was too little.
This is like an old mother sending her silly daughter on a trip, and always wants to give her more food, for fear that she will starve outside.
"I will go make you some food."
Xiao Xixi was holding a plate of snacks and eating happily.
Seeing Baoqin's worried look, she couldn't help but say, "You barely slept these past two days. You were either preparing food for me or preparing clothes and shoes for me. Look at the dark circles under your eyes. They're almost as dark as a panda's."
Baoqin: "What is a panda?"
"It's just an animal that's covered in fur and only knows how to eat, drink, sleep, and act cute all day long."
Baoqin: "It sounds a bit like the Majesty."
Xiao Xixi: “…”
How did she get herself involved?
She advised, "You have prepared enough food for me, go and rest for a while, and let others do the rest."
Baoqin shook her head: "No, you are leaving tomorrow morning, I must pack your luggage myself, otherwise I will feel uneasy."
Xiao Xixi said helplessly: "You are really a person who worries a lot."
Baoqin thought, that's right, raising such a silly girl, there are so many things to worry about.
Xiao Xixi said while eating snacks: "Don't worry about it. I'm going out with the prince this time. The prince is very rich. As long as I follow him, I will definitely not starve."
"But how can you be as safe as home-cooked food? What if you run into a bad guy on the road and he secretly puts drugs in your food? What if you run into a bad guy on the road and he secretly puts drugs in your food?"
Xiao Xixi smiled proudly: "Don't worry, I am immune to all poisons!"
Baoqin choked and almost forgot about it.
Xiao Xixi added: "I can also predict the future. It's not that easy for others to harm me."
Baoqin sighed.
Even though she knew Xiao Xixi had the ability to protect herself, she still couldn't help but worry.
"Then I will prepare a few more sets of thick clothes for you, and a few more pairs of insoles. The weather is getting colder now, so you must wear more clothes when you go out, and don't get cold."
Xiao Xixi couldn't persuade her and could only let her go about her business.
Baoqin muttered as she packed her clothes.
"I wonder how cold it is in Chenliu County in winter? Will it snow? If it snows, I'll have to prepare two pairs of leather boots for you..."
Because Baoqin was so worrying, Xiao Xixi's luggage quantity increased sharply.
In the early morning of the next day, when Xiao Xixi was dragged out of bed, she found that she had 10 large boxes of luggage!
She couldn't help but gasp.
"Baoqin, are you going to empty out the entire Qingge Palace?"
Baoqin spoke quickly as she helped her put on her clothes.
"These things are what you need when you go out. If I wasn't afraid that the prince would think you had too many things, I would have packed more for you."
Xiao Xixi quickly dissuaded him: "No, no, no! This is enough!"
(End of this chapter)
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