The little one performed the salute with such decorum, stirring up even more sympathy in the onlooker.
Zhao Junyao deliberately nodded with a grave expression.
"You may leave!"
"Yes!" Little Bun replied, still very well-behaved.
Xia Ruqing stealthily glared at Zhao Junyao, then called for Sister Huang and the others to come in and take Little Bun away.
Zhao Junyao raised his eyebrows, clearly in a very good mood. He would be leaving soon, making this a rare and precious moment for just the two of them.
After dinner, Zhao Junyao told her about his plan to head south.
Xia Ruqing was greatly shocked. "Your Majesty, are you going to lead the expedition yourself?"
Zhao Junyao nodded, an indescribable excitement twinkling in his dark eyes. "It's been over twenty years. Apart from joining my Imperial Father in battle ten years ago, I haven't personally led troops since then!"
