Jingfei returned to her chamber and settled around the floor table. She succeeded in feeding at least one dumpling to Li Hua. Jingfei was upset when Huang Xi told her that he didn't like her and she should give up on her feelings for him.
She could not have let it happen. He was hers. So, by hook or crook, she would delay Lóng Wei's and Li Hua's trip to Xinshui town.
"If anything happens to Li Hua's then, the Sixth Prince may put blame on the First Princess," Lin Jie expressed her concern.
"Nothing will happen until she takes her night meal. She will be sick for a day or two. Then, they have to halt their plan to go to Xinshui," Jingfei stated. "Lin Jie, did you bring what I have asked for you?" She lifted her head.
"Yes, First Princess." Lin Jie turned to the servant and took the silk fabric from her. "What does the First Princess want to do with it?" Lin Jie queried as she placed the folded silk fabric on the table.
