The next morning, Lóng Wei and Li Hua left the palace after meeting the King. Lóng Wei had made a plan last night to leave Li Hua with her brother for five days while he would be in Xianshan for five days.
He had to lie so that no one would be suspicious of them. He could not let Qizhen meet anyone except him in the beginning. He had to ask numerous questions which might remain unanswered if another person found out about Qizhen first.
"Your Highness, please do not get harmed," Li Hua told Lóng Wei. "Take care of yourself. I will pray for you," she said and held his hands.
"Most importantly, do not get furious to see your father. Be respectful to him. Will His Highness do that?" Li Hua asked with apprehension.
"I will try, but it is tough for me. You know this well," Lóng Wei didn't give her false hopes. He knew he would not be able to control his anger the moment he met Qizhen.
