Empress Running Away with the Ball!

The door was suddenly pushed open when sunlight dyed the white paper windows.

“Xiaojie,* no matter where you’re going, Nubi* will go with you!” Xiao Ru knelt at the door and looked stubbornly at Chen Ning.

[Xiaojie = young lady, miss
Nubi = literally: “this slave servant,” how female slaves or servants refer to themselves]

“Xiao Ru, why are you here?” Chen Ning was slightly surprised. She walked over to pull her, but Xiao Ru knelt on the ground and refused to get up.

“Xiaojie, you said that you would bring Nubi no matter where you go. You said that you won’t leave Nubi. If you leave without bringing Nubi with you, then Nubi will kneel here for a lifetime and not get up,” Xiao Ru said tearfully.

Chen Ning hesitated for a moment. “I’m going to do something. It’s not convenient to take you with me. Be good and wait for me to come back. Be good.”

“Nubi knows. You disdain Nubi for being stupid, right?” Xiao Ru blinked and tears fell down from her eyes.

“Silly girl. I’m not saying that you’re stupid. It’s just that it will be a hard trip……”

“Nubi isn’t afraid of suffering. Xiaojie, Nubi isn’t afraid of danger. Nubi wants to be with you. Please take Nubi with you. Nubi can take care of your food and daily living. Although Nubi is clumsy, Nubi will massage your legs, shoulders, and back. Xiaojie, you said that you won’t leave Nubi behind no matter where you go. Did you forget?”

Xiao Ru knelt on the ground and sobbed.

Chen Ning felt a big headache. Her plans didn’t include Xiao Ru. If this girl came along, she would certainly cause some trouble. But she did say that she wouldn’t separate from her no matter where she would go.

If she broke her word, wouldn’t she break Xiao Ru’s heart?

“……” She looked up at Mochuan and winked at him. She wanted him to reject Xiao Ru.

She knew that Xiao Ru was afraid of Mochuan the most. As long as Mochuan said no, Xiao Ru wouldn’t dare to say another word.

Who knew that Mochuan would look at her and say, “You can follow along, but you have to serve Ning’er carefully. If she becomes ill or lose weight, Zhen won’t spare you when you get back!”

Xiao Ru was overjoyed. She immediately smiled and kowtowed to Mochuan again and again. “Nubi thanks Emperor. Rest assured, Emperor. Nubi will take good care of Xiaojie.”

Chen Ning didn’t expect that Mochuan would actually let Xiao Ru go with her. She was extremely puzzled and couldn’t help but stare at Mochuan.

What would happen if they encounter any danger? She didn’t know martial arts and couldn’t protect Xiao Ru. Even if Zhuifeng was strong, he still only had two arms!

She wasn’t afraid that it would be dangerous, but she was reluctant to let Xiao Ru get into danger like her.

“Ning’er, it’s good to have an attentive person to take care of you on the road. Xiao Ru has been with you since childhood. She knows more than anyone whether you’re cold or you’re hot. If you leave her in the Palace, do you want me to look this girl crying every day?” Mochuan slightly teased.

Chen Ning couldn’t help but sigh. She finally nodded. “Okay, Xiao Ru. Come with me then.”

Xiao Ru jumped up from the ground in joy. “Nubi will immediately prepare the luggage.”

“No. You don’t have to bring anything. Everything is ready.” Chen Ning looked at Mochuan. She thought that the huge bundle of clothing was enough for her and Xiao Ru to wear for several autumns and winters.

“It’s almost dawn. You should start your journey. Remember what I said. No matter what, you have to come back!”

Mochuan held her hand. His eyes were filled with reluctance.