Yuanbao was standing on the deck outside, greeting Yun Huai from afar, when he saw Eunuch Sanbao assisting Zhao Xi out. He hurried up to lend a hand.
Zhao Xi, however, pushed both of them away, "I can walk by myself."
Yuanbao and Eunuch Sanbao exchanged a glance and swiftly stepped forward to follow.
Yun Shisan, Yun Shiliu, and Xue Yan followed closely behind.
The journey from Tongzhou to Suzhou was by water. To accommodate Zhao Xi's health, there were frequent rests, but the meals along the way were as grand as those in the palace. Nevertheless, Zhao Xi had visibly thinned, appearing lifeless at first glance, which naturally evoked concern.
Yun Huai stood on the shore, his eyes flickering slightly as he looked at the now frail Crown Prince.
He hadn't spent much time with Zhao Xi and didn't know him well, but the Crown Prince's reputation among the people had always been excellent. The most common praise was "possessing both scholastic and martial talents."
