Xia Jingfeng was smiling as he looked at her.
"Eldest Sister!"
...
The campaign tent was very quiet, with Eunuch Li guarding outside.
Although propriety dictated distance between men and women, they were full siblings who rarely had the chance to meet. Thus, there was no need to rigidly adhere to conventions, especially with palace maids present.
Zi Ning had prepared the tea and stood by Xia Ruqing's side.
Xia Jingfeng appeared somewhat restrained.
Xia Ruqing simply laughed.
"What are you nervous about!"
He scratched his head, looking quite sheepish.
"Eldest Sister, you've changed so much!"
Xia Ruqing looked at herself, then at Zi Ning, and burst into laughter.
"Naturally! Your sister has been well-fed and cared for in the palace, so of course, I'm much better off than before!"
After laughing, she sized Xia Jingfeng up again and said with great satisfaction, "You've grown taller! But you're still a bit thin. You need to eat more!"
