Princess Yongning also wanted to come and take care of Cheng Luan in person, but Princess Yongping told her sister that after something like this happened, especially with more than a dozen people being beaten to death, the most important thing now was not to get too close.
Princess Yongning came from Nanzhao after all. Considering the current situation, if she could go to the Eastern Palace Villa, it would be better for Princess Yongning to stay there. This would also be beneficial for Princess Yongning. After finishing the meal, Princess Yongning prepared to tell Li Xiang about this.
Princess Yongning still lacks experience in struggle. Although she has a good heart, there is no shortage of people serving her in the palace. If Princess Yongning stays in Cheng Luan's house, it will give others an opportunity. So now Princess Yongning should listen to Princess Yu Yongping and live honestly in the East Palace.
Cheng Ying was Li Xiang's concubine, but they were sisters. All the people around them were brought from Cheng Yaojin's family. When those people were sent to the Eastern Palace, including their parents and sisters, they were all sent to the Eastern Palace as slaves. So the people there were trustworthy, but the people on Princess Yongning's side were different.
"If there's nothing else, go back and rest."
After dinner, Li Xiang saw that Princess Yongning and Cheng Ying were a little uneasy, so he asked them to go back first.
"I feel a little depressed in the palace. I beg Your Highness to allow me to go to the villa outside the city..."
Princess Yongning said boldly that the atmosphere in the palace had indeed been a bit tense these days. If she could hide in the East Palace, it would be a good thing for her.
"You'd better not prepare to leave. Pack your things and go to Goguryeo with me the day after tomorrow."
After hearing this, the expressions on the three women's faces were indeed wonderful.
There was some regret on the faces of Cheng Luan and Cheng Ying. Even if Cheng Luan was pregnant and could not stay with Li Xiang, her sister should have followed. However, Cheng Luan was pregnant, and Cheng Ying stayed to take care of her. This was also what Li Xiang had decided. But Li Xiang could not be without someone by his side. Although there could not be women in the military camp, Li Xiang was different from others after all, so it was understandable to let Princess Yongning follow him.
"I obey your order. I will go back and pack my things now."
Princess Yongning also breathed a sigh of relief. Although she had feelings for Li Xiang, she felt like she was about to suffocate during her time in the Eastern Palace. If Li Xiang took her out, no matter where they went, Princess Yongning would be happy.
"I don't have anything to do here. Sister should accompany my younger sister to pack some things, and then you don't have to come over."
Cheng Luan asked her sister to go over and help pack things. Li Xiang also understood what was going on. It was nothing more than some instructions on how to serve him. In fact, in Li Xiang's eyes, this was not important. Yongning was still a girl who didn't know much, so it would be the same if he took care of her on the way.
However, in the eyes of the first wife, the concubine is nothing more than a maid with a status, so when Cheng Luan wants to explain these things, Li Xiang cannot interfere. Li Xiang still improved the lives of many concubines, but he cannot disrespect Cheng Luan, the first wife.
"You're not jealous, are you? If Yongning stays, a lot of trouble will probably fall on this girl. You've seen during our time together that Yongning's mind is too simple. If she stays in the East Palace, there might be even more trouble."
When the two ladies left, Li Xiang joked with a smile on his face, and Cheng Luan next to him rolled his eyes at Li Xiang.
"I know what His Highness is thinking. He simply wants us to live in harmony. There's really no need for Yongning to stay here in this situation. I was thinking of sending Yongning to the villa outside the city, but His Highness is not in the capital. If Yongning goes there alone, there will inevitably be some cold words spread. It's better for her to stay with His Highness."
Cheng Luan's plan was not only beneficial to Princess Yongning, but also to himself. Cheng Luan trusted his sister, but did not trust this princess from the south, so letting this princess leave the East Palace was the best way to protect the fetus.
But Princess Yongning was young after all, a single woman living in a villa outside the city. Although she had a lot of palace maids and eunuchs, rumors were inevitable. If any romantic incident was to be reported, Princess Yongning would never be able to hold her head up in shame for the rest of her life. The palace took such matters very seriously.
Now that Yongning is with Li Xiang, this incident can be avoided.
"You're quite thoughtful. I saw it somewhere during the day. It probably hasn't been serialized yet. So why don't I tell you about it..."
Li Xiang was lying on the couch. Nowadays, novels are serialized, with about 4,000 words each time. Of course, the price is also very expensive, each copy costs 15 copper coins. Considering the current prices in Chang'an City, it is not cheap.
Of course, Li Xiang's serialized novels are very attractive, and rich kids don't care about these fifteen copper coins. In addition to being able to buy printed versions, Li Xiang also has many teahouses in Chang'an City. You can pay two big cents for tea and listen there for a whole day. Of course, the latest version must be read after noon, which is also the time to make the most money.
Seeing that Li Xiang was so interested, although Cheng Luan had some other things to do, he could not care about them at the moment. He leaned against Li Xiang and listened to Li Xiang telling him stories. This might be the most expensive storytelling in the world.
Unfortunately, good times pass quickly, and the day for Li Xiang to go to war soon arrived. Generals Qin Qiong and Cheng Yaojin had already set out, but Li Xiang was in charge of logistics, and he was just a figurehead, so he set out half a month later than the other two. This was also specially allowed by Li Shimin, because Cheng Luan was pregnant, so Li Xiang was asked to stay at home for a while longer. No one could explain the reason, it was possible to postpone it, but he could not not go.
In desperation, Li Xiang had no choice but to mount his warhorse and gallop eastward with Su Dingfang and Li Jingren.
As for Zhang Jiuli, he couldn't follow on horseback, so he could only sit in a carriage and follow behind. Li Xiang traveled for six hours a day, and Zhang Jiuli could only travel for eight hours in the carriage. He had to catch up with Li Xiang, as his speed was not enough and he made up for it with time.
