Ji Qingwu turned and said, "Eunuch Li, please wait here. I'm going for a walk."
Li Yuzong said, looking troubled, "But the Holy Emperor specifically instructed this old servant to remain by your side at all times, without leaving for even a moment."
"I don't need an escort," Ji Qingwu said. "Besides, we're in a military camp. Nothing will happen. I just want to get some fresh air, Eunuch Li. I won't go far."
Li Yuzong wanted to say more, but he couldn't keep up with Ji Qingwu's quick pace. With her words spoken, her graceful figure vanished from his sight.
The moment Ji Qingwu stepped outside the tent, a cold wind made her shiver.
She hadn't felt the cold inside the tent. Fortunately, the bun in her hand was still steaming hot, and the oiled paper it was wrapped in served as a perfect hand warmer.
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「The training grounds of the Northern Border Camp.」
