In the Residence of Prince Rong.
Shang Yiqing was drying the herbs in the yard. She had been drying herself since the morning, and it was a good time for the sun to shine. She was busy until now and was getting tired. Just as she was about to go back to her room to rest, she saw Fang Zinan coming back from outside.
Under the sunlight, Fang Zinan's clothes were white like snow, and he still looked depressed. He looked even more depressed than usual.
"Hey, what do you look like today?" Shang Yiqing asked in confusion, she had no idea what happened this morning.
Seeing Shang Yiqing, Fang Zinan revealed a warm smile and said gently, "It's nothing."
"Right, did the emperor send troops to pacify the chaos?" Shang Yiqing asked casually, walking towards Fang Zinan and stopped in front of him.
Fang Zinan smiled gently and pushed away her hair. He asked calmly: "What did you do today?"
"Since I had nothing to do today, I decided to take out the medicinal ingredients in the warehouse to dry." Shang Yiqing said nonchalantly, feeling that Fang Zinan was acting a bit strange today. He usually wore a wooden face and seemed very cold to everyone and everyone. Why was he being so gentle to her today? This made her feel weird.
"Qing Er …" Fang Zinan wanted to say something but hesitated.
"You're being really weird today. If you have anything to say, just say it. Why are you hesitating? You're really annoying!" Shang Yiqing rolled her eyes at him, but the puzzlement in her heart was getting deeper and deeper.
"Qing'er, I was thinking, if I leave you for a period of time, would you miss me?" Fang Zinan raised his head and looked at Shang Yiqing's pretty face, feeling a sense of longing.
Shang Yiqing blinked and asked curiously, "You want to leave me?" "What do you mean?"
Fang Zinan's gaze darkened as he placed both of his hands on Shang Yiqing's shoulders. After a moment of silence, he slowly said, "This morning, Your Majesty asked me and Brother Xiao to go on an expedition to Dongning. I will be going with the army soon."
"What?" The Emperor wants you to go on an expedition? " Shang Yiqing could not come up with anything. She thought for a while and asked, "How did this happen?" Can your body handle it? "
Fang Zinan's heart skipped a beat and he almost wanted to tell Shang Yiqing the truth. However, he swallowed his words and smiled, "It shouldn't be a problem. It's been so long and my poison hasn't taken effect. By then, there shouldn't be any problems."
"That's true, but I'm still worried." Shang Yiqing tilted her head as she thought about it. She really couldn't rest at ease.
"Are you concerned about me?" Fang Zinan's brows relaxed. He liked to see her care for him, and the more she cared about him, the happier he would be.
Fang Zinan's voice seemed to carry a certain charm, and for some reason, Shang Yiqing's face suddenly turned red. She lowered her head and murmured softly, "I guess so." Suddenly, she thought about how long Fang Zinan had been out and felt sad, "How long are you going to stay this time?"
"I'm not too sure either. However, since the Emperor has entrusted me with such an important task, I must not disappoint His Majesty. I must defeat the Beiyue Kingdom and return victoriously." Fang Zinan's tone became more and more serious. At the end, even his face became serious.
Shang Yiqing quickly thought, why did the emperor send Fang Zinan this time? Did he want to pass the throne to Fang Zinan? Would King Ding and King Xuan be convinced? Can Fang Zinan govern his country? This trip was dangerous. Although he had Big Brother Xiao's help, fighting and marching were different. The risk was very high. Countless thoughts appeared in his mind, but suddenly, many complicated lines intertwined together, making him unable to organize them properly. The more Shang Yiqing thought about it, the more his head hurt, but she could not tell if it was due to worry or confusion.
Fang Zinan sighed and gently caressed Shang Yiqing's face with his hand, saying gently, "Don't worry, I will be safe with you this time around."
Shang Yiqing raised her head and looked into Fang Zinan's eyes. She suddenly smiled, "I am not worried about that. Furthermore, I feel that with Brother Xiao's help, you will definitely succeed."
A hint of disappointment appeared on Fang Zinan's face as he complained, "So you weren't worried about my safety at all. It seems I was just being sentimental?"
"I didn't?" Shang Yiqing was anxious to confess her feelings. She caught the hint of a smile in Fang Zinan's eyes and could not help but beat him up. "Are you kidding me?"
"No, but I'd like to hear you say you're worried about me." Fang Zinan dragged his voice like a scoundrel, shaking Shang Yiqing's shoulders coquettishly with a pleading expression on his face.
Shang Yiqing couldn't help but laugh. "You usually act cold towards others, why are you acting like a child now?"
"Do you like the way I put on a cold face every day?" Fang Zinan purposefully put on a face, pretending to be cool.
"No, I still like the way you act like a spoiled child." Shang Yiqing spoke softly, her eyes full of true love.
"As long as you like it." Fang Zinan sighed and said sincerely: "Actually, in front of you, I'm the most relaxed." "However, I will miss you very much on this trip."
Shang Yiqing shook her head vigorously and said, "I will too! However, as the distinguished King Rong, it is only right for you to help the country. I am not like a little girl who pesters and refuses to let go, so I believe that you can definitely do a very good job. "
"I knew you'd always be different." Fang Zinan smiled with gratification.
Shang Yiqing's eyes flashed with shrewdness, "Don't be happy too early, I have a condition."
"What condition?"
"Take me with you. I've never seen a war before, so it must be fun. Take me with you." Shang Yiqing's face lit up with excitement. She was not aware of the danger Fang Zinan was in, but was looking forward to it.
Fang Zinan firmly shook his head: "No."
"Why?"
"It's a dangerous thing to march and fight. How can I put you in danger?" Fang Zinan spoke seriously.
"Just take me with you. If you leave, it would be meaningless for me to stay in the manor." Shang Yiqing looked at Fang Zinan eagerly, hoping to get his permission.
Fang Zinan shook his head again: "No, you better not think about this."
Shang Yiqing turned on him. "I knew you wouldn't agree. You're so stingy, how could you take me there?" I was wrong about you! " Saying this, she angrily pushed Fang Zinan away and walked into the room.