Chapter 428: Why are you talking about something else?
Although the prince's expression did not change, Xiao Xixi could sense that he was in a bad mood at the moment.
Xiao Xixi knew that his possessiveness was acting up again.
She wanted to explain, but Luo Yechen was still standing beside her, and it was not appropriate to talk about Xuanmen's affairs in front of him.
Xiao Xixi reached out and grabbed the prince's sleeve, gently tugging it, motioning him to bend down and lower his head.
Luo Qinghan looked at her with a wooden face.
Xiao Xixi blinked.
Luo Qinghan slowly bent down and moved his handsome face closer to her.
Xiao Xixi quickly came over and whispered in his ear.
"I suspect that there are people from the Xuanmen sect around King Xiling."
The warm breath sprayed on his ears, giving him a tingling sensation, and Luo Qinghan felt a little distracted.
He responded nonchalantly, "Hmm?"
Xiao Xixi continued, "It was the man who followed behind King Xiling just now, the one wearing black clothes and a silver-grey cloak. He looks very familiar to me, very much like my senior brother."
Luo Qinghan: "Big Brother?"
Xiao Xixi: "Have you forgotten? I told you before that I have four fellow apprentices, and they have all gone down the mountain."
She briefly explained the mission assigned by Xuanjizi.
Luo Qinghan didn't expect that this task was also related to the next leader of Xuanmen.
He looked at the woman in front of him and asked in a low voice: "Do you want to be the leader?"
Xiao Xixi refused without hesitation: "No."
Although there are not many people in Xuanmen, there are a lot of miscellaneous things to do, and she doesn't want to take on this difficult job.
She just wanted to live comfortably as a salted fish, eating and waiting to die every day.
Luo Qinghan was not surprised by her answer.
He asked, "Since you don't want to be the leader, why do you bother to help me?"
Xiao Xixi was afraid that the people next to her would hear her, so she moved closer, with her lips almost touching his ear.
She spoke softly in a voice that only the two of them could hear.
"Because I want you to get what you want."
"Because you are the best prince in the world."
"Because you deserve the best in this world."
The numbing sensation in his ears became more and more intense. Luo Qinghan felt his throat become a little dry, and his heart in his chest seemed to beat harder.
He said in a low voice: "I am not as good as you think."
Xiao Xixi told him word by word in an extremely firm tone: "In my heart, you are the best!"
Luo Qinghan's fingertips felt a little itchy.
He raised his right hand, wanting to hug the woman in front of him.
The hand paused in mid-air, and finally landed on her head and rubbed it gently.
He stood up straight, with a hint of tenderness in his eyes that he himself was not aware of.
"Let's go eat."
The prince walked away at a leisurely pace.
Xiao Xixi picked up her skirt and quickly chased after him.
Luo Yechen, who was completely ignored, said: "..."
I'm a living person standing here, why don't you even look at me?
It's great to be in pairs, right?!
Luo Yechen secretly swore that when he married Xie Chuxue, he would show his affection to her and make others envious!
After lunch, Luo Yechen returned to the carriage and called two of his trusted aides to his side.
Luo Yechen: "This prince has decided to marry Xie Chuxue as his principal wife. Can you help me think about what kind of betrothal gifts I should prepare?"
The two aides looked at each other.
One of them asked tentatively, "Didn't Your Highness say before that he wanted to marry a princess who was skilled in martial arts?"
Another person continued, "I just looked at Xie Chuxue from a distance. She should be just a weak woman who can't even lift a chicken."
Luo Yechen: “…”
These two guys have no sense of vision. They are talking about things that are not related to the topic! I will deduct their monthly salary when I go back!
Luo Yechen cleared his throat and tried to smooth things over as if nothing had happened: "I was thinking the wrong thing before. I should marry a virtuous woman. If I marry a tigress, how will I live in the future? I now think that a woman like Xie Chuxue is very good. She is both talented and beautiful, gentle and considerate. She is the most suitable to be the eldest prince's consort!"
The two aides were speechless.
This eldest prince really has a different idea every day!
I don’t know how long his enthusiasm will last. What if he sees a better woman in a few days?
Luo Yechen didn't care about that. He urged, "Help me prepare a betrothal gift list. When I return to Shengjing, I will go to the palace to tell my father and mother about this matter. It would be best if my father can come forward to grant the marriage."
The two aides had no choice but to agree.
"I will do it right away."
Although they have a lot of complaints, they still have to do as they are told, because they are just humble workers.
A day passed in the blink of an eye.
The prince's carriage finally arrived in Shengjing safely.
Almost at the same time, King Xiling's troops also arrived in Shengjing.
After the Crown Prince and the eldest prince entered the palace, they first went to pay a visit to their father, and then went to pay their respects to the Queen Mother and the Queen.
Xiao Xixi returned to Qingge Palace without any worries.
Baoqin and others were overjoyed to see Concubine Xiao return.
Baoqin, in particular, was so excited that her eyes turned red.
"My Lady, you are finally back. I have been worried about you day and night."
Xiao Xixi quickly comforted him, "Don't cry, don't cry, I just went out for a walk with the prince, what is there to worry about?"
Baoqin choked up and said, "Someone brought back news that the prince had met with an accident. I was almost scared to death."
At that time, the palace was preparing for the prince's funeral, and the entire East Palace was shrouded in gloom.
Although Baoqin felt very sorry about the prince's "untimely death", she was more worried about Concubine Xiao. She wanted to ask someone to find out Concubine Xiao's whereabouts, but she was trapped in the deep palace and couldn't find anyone who could help her find out the news.
She was so anxious about this that she couldn't sit still. She had nightmares every night for more than ten days and lost a lot of weight.
Fortunately, the prince later "came back to life". Baoqin thought that since the prince was fine, Concubine Xiao should be fine too, so she felt relieved.
Now seeing Concubine Xiao standing before her safe and sound, the last bit of worry in Baoqin's heart disappeared.
She couldn't help crying for joy.
Xiao Xixi hugged her and soothed her gently, "It's okay, it's all over."
Baoqin cried for a while, venting all the emotions that were suppressed in her heart, and felt a lot more relaxed.
She turned away, wiped her face with a silk handkerchief, and said this in a very embarrassed manner.
"My servant lost his composure."
Not only Baoqin, but everyone else in Qingge Palace also had tears in their eyes.
The main reason is that I have experienced so much in the past few months, and my mental journey has been like the waves of the ocean, with ups and downs.
Baoqin quickly calmed herself down and spoke in high spirits.
"Your Highness, have you not had lunch yet? I will prepare lunch for you right away. What would you like to eat?"
When it comes to food, Xiao Xixi immediately becomes excited.
What does she miss most when she goes out?
It’s the dish made by Baoqin!
Now that she is finally back, she must eat to her heart's content!
Luo Yechen: I will soon be single, hahaha! (Not really)
……
Please give me a monthly ticket!
(End of this chapter)
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