Chapter 88

Leaving the Qingge Hall, Luo Qinghan did not take a carriage but chose to walk.

A palace maid walked ahead, holding a lantern whose dim light illuminated a small patch of the ground, dispelling a bit of the darkness.

Luo Qinghan strolled forward and called out softly.

"Changxi."

Eunuch Chang immediately stepped forward. "Your servant is here."

"Prepare two sets of eunuch clothing according to Consort Xiao's measurements, and do not let anyone else know about this."

Eunuch Chang thought the Crown Prince was planning some strange game with Consort Xiao and did not dare to ask more, quickly agreeing. "Yes, Your Highness."

Luo Qinghan was still thinking about the little squirrel.

Since the squirrel's death, he had vowed never to keep pets again.

But now he had Consort Xiao.

She looked a lot like that little squirrel.

Luo Qinghan was worried about leaving her alone in the palace. He feared history would repeat itself, and that when he returned, she would be silently killed like the squirrel.

He was still too weak to eliminate all his enemies who harbored ill will toward him.

The only thing he could do was to take her with him.

This way, no one could harm her.

...

Xiao Xixi woke up feeling refreshed.

It was just a trip to the south; she would come back. When she returned, she could still enjoy the delicious food made by Baoqin!

She continued to eat, drink, and sleep as usual, completely unaffected by the upcoming journey south.

A laid-back person must have a broad mind; otherwise, how could they lie down in peace?

The Crown Prince asked her to pack, but she didn't know what to pack, so she took out the small bag her master had prepared for her and stuffed some silver and change of clothes into it.

Thinking it wasn't enough, she said to Baoqin.

"Get me some food that is delicious, easy to store, and convenient to carry."

Baoqin asked in confusion, "Are you going on a long trip?"

Xiao Xixi didn't want to lie to her, so she said straightforwardly, "It's a secret, I can't tell you."

Baoqin was taken aback. She didn't expect the silly girl she had raised to have secrets now. She must be growing up!

For a moment, she didn't know whether to feel more relieved or more disappointed.

She sighed, "Your servant will make you some meat jerky and fruit preserves."

Xiao Xixi nodded vigorously, "Great, great! Make as much as you can, don't worry about me not finishing it!"

Baoqin entered the small kitchen with a very complex feeling.

She made chicken and duck jerky, and also fried some small fish and shrimp. The fish and shrimp were crispy, and with a sprinkle of fine salt and cumin, they became delicious snacks.

The fruit preserves were already made, originally intended for Xiao Xixi to eat the next day. Since she wanted them now, she would give them to her early.

Baoqin brought out all the food, filling a large table, making Xiao Xixi's mouth water.

She tasted each one and gave Baoqin a thumbs up.

"Super delicious!"

Baoqin smiled, "Eat slowly, Your Excellency. Your servant will go get you some juice."

When Baoqin left, Xiao Xixi took out several large wooden boxes, packed all the food into the boxes, wrapped them in cloth, and then put them in the cabinet.

When Baoqin returned with the juice, she saw that all the plates on the table were empty, and she was stunned.

"Did you eat all that, Your Excellency?"

Xiao Xixi averted her gaze guiltily, "Yes, I was a bit hungry, so I ate quickly."

Baoqin was dazed, "But that was enough for ten people..."