Chapter 332 Departure
It was when Xiao Xixi met the prince that she found out about the temporary appearance of Concubine Zhao.
She thought her ten suitcases were already a lot, but when she saw Lady Zhao's more than twenty suitcases, she suddenly felt that she was really weak.
Zhao Xian ordered the Yulin Guards to load the luggage boxes onto the carriage one by one.
Today, Lady Zhao wore an apricot-white, chest-length skirt and a cherry-pink cloak. She had light, delicate makeup on her face. She looked even more beautiful than a flower.
She first bowed to the Crown Prince, and then bowed to Concubine Xiao.
It was still dawn, and it was probably early morning.
Xiao Xixi was still sleepy and kept yawning as she stood beside the prince.
She was really sleepy and wanted to take a nap.
Lady Zhao took the initiative to walk up to her and asked cautiously.
"Sister Xiao, can I take your carriage later? The journey is long and I'm too bored to be alone. If we stay together, I can have someone to talk to."
Xiao Xixi's mind was now filled with thoughts of sleeping, so she casually said, "Oh, whatever you want."
Lady Zhao was full of anticipation for the upcoming trip and looked radiant.
Compared to her, Xiao Xixi is really depressed.
At this time, other concubines from the Eastern Palace came together.
They came to see the prince off.
Since Concubine Li and Concubine Jing are still under house arrest, the person leading the group now is Concubine Bai.
She looked at the prince with eyes full of reluctance and concern, and said softly: "The journey is long and arduous, I hope Your Highness will take good care of yourself and come back safely!"
Luo Qinghan responded casually: "Yeah."
The other concubines could not get a word in and could only look at the prince with eager eyes, hoping that he would notice them.
Zhao Xian came over and said respectfully, "Your Highness, all the luggage has been loaded into the car and we can set off at any time."
Luo Qinghan: "Then let's go."
He turned and walked towards his carriage, took two steps and stopped, turned his head to look at Xiao Xixi, motioning her to follow.
Xiao Xixi thought that she could finally get on the bus and sleep.
She completely ignored the sour looks from the other concubines, quickly got into the prince's carriage, then consciously found a good position and lay down straight.
The moment she closed her eyes, she felt that her life was finally complete!
Luo Qinghan picked up the neatly folded blanket beside him, unfolded it, and covered her with it to prevent her from catching a cold.
Outside the carriage, Concubine Zhao was completely stunned.
She originally planned to follow Concubine Xiao closely, so that she could use Concubine Xiao's relationship to get the attention of the prince.
She had already made arrangements with Concubine Xiao that the two of them would ride in the same carriage.
Who would have thought that Concubine Xiao turned around and got into the prince's carriage.
Concubine Zhao was left there.
She also wanted to ride in the same carriage with the prince, but the prince had no intention of letting her get in, so she couldn't force her way into the prince's carriage.
Eunuch Chang smiled and said, "My lady, your carriage is at the back."
Lady Zhao pursed her lips and walked back with a depressed mood.
Concubine Bai and other concubines felt complicated when they saw this.
They were jealous of Xiao Xixi's favor and secretly laughed at Concubine Zhao's stupidity.
As they watched, the motorcade slowly drove out of the East Palace and out of the palace gate facing the rising sun.
The convoy stopped at Mingde Gate and met with the eldest prince's convoy.
The eldest prince Luo Yechen did not ride in a carriage, he chose to ride a horse.
He rode on a tall horse and bowed to the prince.
"Greetings, Prince."
The attitude can be said to be quite perfunctory.
Luo Qinghan had long been accustomed to the eldest prince's stupid nature and was too lazy to argue with him about these trivial matters.
In addition to the eldest prince, the team also included his two aides and General Zhongwu Xiao Lingfeng.
Xiao Lingfeng was the helper that the prince specifically requested.
Although Xiao Lingfeng is a very utilitarian person and not very likable in his dealings with others, he is indeed very capable.
He came from a poor family, and his military merits were accumulated bit by bit through his own bloody battles. He was much better than those spoiled sons of aristocratic families in Shengjing City.
The most important thing is that Xiao Lingfeng is Xiao Xixi’s biological father.
Even though the relationship between them as father and daughter is not very close, the blood relationship does exist.
With this relationship, Xiao Lingfeng is a staunch supporter of the prince. Even for the sake of his own future, he will do his best to perform well in front of the prince.
The facts were indeed as the prince had expected.
When Xiao Lingfeng learned that he was appointed by the Crown Prince, he was extremely excited.
This is a great opportunity for him.
He must seize this opportunity and gain enough favor in front of the prince.
He was wearing a heavy military uniform. He dismounted from his horse, knelt on one knee and saluted.
"I greet His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"
Luo Qinghan sat in the carriage and said to him through the window: "I'll leave your safety on the way to you and General Zhao."
Xiao Lingfeng suppressed the excitement in his chest and responded loudly: "I will definitely live up to the trust of the Crown Prince!"
Luo Yechen was riding on a horse and couldn't help but snort coldly when he saw this scene.
Flatterer!
The young prince Nie Changping came on horseback to see him off.
He also brought two boxes of snacks from Su Xiang Tang.
"Your Highness, these are the two boxes of snacks I owed to Concubine Xiao. Please help pass them to her."
Luo Qinghan reached out of the car window, took the two boxes of snacks, and said calmly: "You stay in Beijing. If I need your help, I will send a letter to you."
Nie Changping raised his lips and smiled: "No problem!"
Luo Qinghan lowered the bamboo curtain and the car window was covered.
The convoy started again and slowly drove out of Mingde Gate.
When passing by Danxia Mountain, the old abbot had already been waiting at the foot of the mountain. He personally handed the urn of Shen Zhaoyi to the prince.
He put his hands together and saluted.
"Your Highness is so filial. The Buddha will surely bless you with a safe journey."
Luo Qinghan returned to the carriage holding the urn.
The convoy turned around, returned to the official road, and continued along it.
Luo Qinghan slowly stroked the surface of the urn, his eyes calm and deep.
Xiao Xixi next to him turned over, but was still sleeping soundly.
Two hours later, Xiao Xixi woke up from her sleep.
She supported herself on the floor with one hand and sat up, and the blanket that had been covering her body slid to her waist.
Luo Qinghan put down the book in his hand: "You finally woke up."
Xiao Xixi stretched out her arms and said, "It feels so good to have a good sleep!"
She turned her head and found two boxes of Suxiangtang snacks next to her, and her eyes immediately lit up.
"Is this prepared for me?"
Luo Qinghan said calmly: "Someone gave it to you."
Xiao Xixi immediately picked up a box of snacks, opened the box, and started eating quickly.
While eating, she asked, "Who is so kind? He actually gave me some snacks."
(End of this chapter)
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