Chapter 87

Xiao Xixi said in confusion, "Just for such a trivial matter, why would Her Majesty the Empress take such harsh action?"

Luo Qinghan lightly caressed the rim of the teacup and said indifferently, "Mother used her actions to teach me a lesson: weakness is a sin."

Xiao Xixi looked at him, but saw no sign of sadness in his eyes. For a moment, she wasn't sure whether she should comfort him or change the subject to avoid the melancholy topic.

Before she could decide, Luo Qinghan spoke again, "This time, you will accompany me on the southern journey."

Xiao Xixi was so startled that the duck roll fell from her hand onto the table. Her almond-shaped eyes widened in shock.

"Am I also going south? Why?"

Luo Qinghan: "The rain-summoning ritual requires your presence."

Xiao Xixi thought about suggesting that she could write a rain-summoning guide for him, but she swallowed her words at the last moment.

Actually, she was a bit worried. It would be better to accompany him on this trip, after all, he was the one she had chosen. What if something happened to him on the way?

Although she had already divined for him and knew he would not be in mortal danger, there were many other dangers in the world besides that. It would be safer for her to go along and watch over him.

Xiao Xixi sighed, "Alright."

This time, it was Luo Qinghan who was surprised.

From his understanding of Xiao Liangdi, this woman would lie down if she could, sit if she could, and was lazy, gluttonous, and disinclined to move. He thought she would try every possible way to refuse going with him on the arduous journey south.

But to his surprise, she didn't even hesitate and agreed right away.

Luo Qinghan was a bit curious, "Life outside the palace is not as comfortable. If you go with me to the south, you will likely endure a lot of hardship. Are you really willing?"

Xiao Xixi muttered, "So be it. As long as I can stay by Your Highness's side."

Luo Qinghan was taken aback.

At that moment, he couldn't describe his feelings. He felt a warm sensation in his heart, as if he had drunk a bowl of hot ginger soup on a cold winter day, making him feel extremely comfortable.

Xiao Xixi picked up the half-eaten duck roll from the table and continued to stuff it into her mouth.

She wouldn't be able to eat such delicious roast duck outside the palace. She had to eat more while she still could!

Luo Qinghan came to his senses and his voice sounded slightly gentler than usual, "We will set off in ten days. Use this time to pack well, and don't tell anyone about this."

Xiao Xixi asked hopefully, "Can I bring Baoqin with me?"

Luo Qinghan's voice immediately turned cold and ruthless, "No, I only plan to take you. You will also need to disguise yourself."

Xiao Xixi felt like crying. Without Baoqin, no one would cook for her. How could she survive? Sob, sob, sob.

She turned her sorrow into appetite and ate even more voraciously.

The roast duck on the table was completely devoured, and even the side dishes were swept clean.

Luo Qinghan was no longer surprised by this.

He stood up, "I still have official documents to handle tonight, so I won't stay here."

Xiao Xixi controlled the upward curve of her lips and tried to look disappointed, "Is that so?"

It seemed she could sleep alone tonight. The big bed would be all hers, and she could roll around as she pleased. The thought made her feel incredibly excited!

She quickly wiped her hands and mouth clean and got up to see the Crown Prince out.