Therefore, the luggage should not be too simple.
Upon returning to Qianqiu Palace, she imdiately instructed Tushere and the others to pack clothes. Seeing the weather about to turn cold, she also took out so of the thick clothes that had been buried at the bottom of the chest.
But there’s another big problem, which is Tushere.
As Shang Ruyi’s personal maid, naturally wherever Shang Ruyi goes, she must follow. Last ti during the Battle of Fufeng, Shang Ruyi assigned her another task, so she willingly stayed behind. But this ti, with no other instructions, she insists on going to Taiyuan, yet Shang Ruyi only plans to take Wo Xue.
No matter the feelings involved, she couldn’t bear to take Tushere to the battlefield. Although Wo Xue is young, she has the skills that might be useful if forced to.
Therefore, she painstakingly tried to persuade her for a long ti. Seeing there was really no choice, Tushere reluctantly agreed.
Even afterwards, she wasn’t reconciled and brought Wo Xue aside to chat for a while.
Listening to them in the inner hall, packing luggage while talking, giving instructions followed by responses, Shang Ruyi sat outside shaking her head with a smile. She saw Chang Wan bringing in so snacks—although she’d just attended a banquet, she only had a cup of wine, soon receiving news without having ti to taste the feast, negotiating matters upon return, only realizing now how hungry she was.
Shang Ruyi sat down to eat.
While eating, she listened to Tushere’s chattering outside and couldn’t help but say to Chang Wan, "After we leave, there are only a few of you here. Keep an eye on She’er, don’t let her get into trouble."
Chang Wan laughed and said, "Princess, rest assured. Actually, She’er usually speaks and acts thoughtfully; it’s only when she’s by the Princess that out of concern, she becos anxious and sotis misspeaks."
Shang Ruyi gave her a glance and laughed, "You do understand her."
Chang Wan paused, then smiled and lowered her head.
Shang Ruyi chuckled, took another sip of tea, and ate a piece of pastry. Though not entirely full, since it was late, eating too much could lead to difficulty sleeping, so she drank so tea before washing her hands.
Seeing two pastries left on the plate, Chang Wan asked, "Should I pack these away?"
Shang Ruyi promptly said, "No need."
"Ah?"
"Later, when he—when King Qin returns, we will eat."
Understanding imdiately, Chang Wan nodded.
Though she did not smile, Shang Ruyi still felt a bit embarrassed and only pretended to be nonchalant, walked to the window, and looked outside.
Surroundings were already utterly dark.
However, looking further westward, the dark sky was slightly lit by the lamp lights. Could it be they were still discussing this military expedition at Bai Fu Hall?
No, Bai Fu Hall is much farther.
Over there, it seems to be—
Just as Shang Ruyi was pondering, footsteps suddenly sounded from outside, as if soone was heading towards Qianqiu Palace, Shang Ruyi imdiately looked back at Chang Wan, who hurried out to greet them without delay.
In the night, the sound of her going outside echoed, seeming as if she was whispering to the visitor.
At that mont, Tushere had finished instructing Wo Xue, the luggage was almost packed, and she walked out from the inner hall, glanced at the night sky, and softly said, "Princess, it’s so late already. Why hasn’t the Prince returned yet? You have to leave at dawn tomorrow, there won’t be much ti to sleep tonight."
"..."
Shang Ruyi didn’t speak, just leaned against the window, listening to the outside sounds.
For so reason, she faintly felt that this should be news of Yu Wenye...
Just then, Chang Wan ca in from outside.
There were only two lamps lit in the hall, so the light wasn’t bright. Her face seed to take on so of the night’s darkness, her brows and eyes showed a hint of gloom, she walked to Shang Ruyi, and softly said, "Princess..."
Tushere looked at her, "What did you go out for? Did soone co?"
Chang Wan nodded, carefully glanced at Shang Ruyi, seeing her sitting silently, softly said, "It is, it is Panqing, the palace maid from Jinyu Garden."
"Panqing? Isn’t she serving the—"
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