The Prince Wants to Assassinate Me Every Day-Chapter 1012 - 603: She Has No Right to Choose (Second Update)
"Mother!" An Youyou exclaimed, seeing that An Ning hadn’t replied for a long time, furrowing her little brows and calling out to her again.
An Ning snapped out of her thoughts, "Mother doesn’t know either. But Mother believes he will definitely return safely."
"But how long will it take? I miss him so much." An Youyou was a bit unhappy.
"Youyou, Father is a ruler of the nation. When the country is in trouble, Father charges into the battle to protect the people. Father is not only our father, but also the emperor of the entire country. We cannot be stubborn. When Father is occupied with important matters, we must listen obediently and not cause him worry." Anqi quickly comforted An Youyou.
An Ning watched Anqi’s sensibility and smiled softly.
Anqi has truly been well educated by Xiao Jinxing.
Not just Anqi.
Even Xiao Luming, who had been by Xiao Jinxing’s side for a short time, seemed to have changed significantly.
Became more ambitious.
"Let me take you to change clothes." Anqi led An Youyou by the hand, saying as they left, "Youyou, we are princesses, we must also bear the responsibilities of princesses. Like the Imperial Aunt, when the country faces difficulties, we must undertake our royal responsibilities. The nation belongs to us, but we are also part of the nation!"
An Youyou seemed to vaguely understand.
Yet at that moment, she suddenly felt that her sister Anqi was radiating light.
An Ning also watched their backs, hearing Anqi’s words, and showed a comforting smile.
She then turned to look at her son.
Xiao Luming sensed his mother’s gaze, quickly pulled back, and bowed his head to continue studying.
His little ears turned red awkwardly at that moment.
"Anqi is a good child," An Ning suddenly spoke.
Xiao Luming bit his lip, trying not to be distracted.
"You like her, don’t you?" An Ning said directly.
At this moment, Xiao Luming’s face turned red.
He looked up at his mother, showing clear nervousness, and said, "I only have the affections of siblings towards Anqi."
"Otherwise, you’re just a five-year-old little rascal, do you understand love?!" An Ning laughed through her tears.
"..." Xiao Luming was evidently embarrassed.
"You know Anqi is not Mother’s biological daughter, right?" An Ning asked.
"Hmm, during the last visit to Minister Mansion, I accidentally overheard Grandmother talking about it. Actually, if Grandmother hadn’t said anything, I also knew. If Anqi were Mother’s biological daughter, Mother would not leave Anqi behind." Xiao Luming said smartly.
"Leaving Anqi behind is not because she is not Mother’s biological daughter, but because she grew up with your father. She is willing to stay by his side."
"But you let Anqi choose and didn’t let me or Youyou choose," Xiao Luming said directly.
An Ning frowned slightly.
For the first time, she felt she couldn’t treat Xiao Luming purely as a child when speaking with him.
"Are you blaming Mother?"
"I dare not," Xiao Luming shook his head, "If I were given a choice, I would naturally follow Mother, I think Youyou would too. I only hope Mother will inform me before making decisions, even though I am young, I will also have regrets."
So Xiao Luming was blaming her for taking them away without a choice.
Not even a chance to bid farewell to Xiao Jinxing?!
Indeed.
She was too selfish.
"Okay, if it happens again, Mother will surely inform you beforehand."
"Will it happen again?" Xiao Luming asked, "Will Mother leave Father again?"
An Ning pursed her lips.
Perhaps, maybe not.
Actually, the decision no longer lies with her.
She was now completely unaware of Xiao Jinxing’s attitude towards her?!
Due to her, the current turmoil persisted. Would Xiao Jinxing ultimately, harbor resentment?
Especially when she mercilessly chose to leave him. If it weren’t for Gu Xingchuan, she would have already fled far away; did Xiao Jinxing perhaps harbor bitterness?!
That day when Xiao Jinxing personally went to battle, the cold indifferent back he left her seemed to signal an emotional distance between them.
"Mother is a bit tired, don’t study too hard." An Ning chose to avoid the topic, standing up from her chair, "Mind your limits."
Xiao Luming also knew his mother was unwilling to bring up matters concerning his father.
So he did not ask further.
And quickly stood up, respectfully saying, "Son respectfully sends off Mother."
An Ning nodded and got up to leave.
She left, but did not return directly to her chamber.
The palace was covered in heavy snow.
Even with Palace Attendants carrying charcoal, it was freezing.
She wrapped her cloak around herself, climbed onto a carriage, and departed with Palace Attendants, heading straight for Heavenly Prison.
There were Gu Xingchuan, Bai Mowan, and Bai Moyi held there.
As long as Xiao Jinxing didn’t return.
They would remain imprisoned there.
Including the nine clans of Bai Family and Gu Family, all had been captured and detained.
When An Ning arrived.
The prison guards naturally wouldn’t stop her.
But each time, Xiao Wu accompanied her inside.
After all, the prisoners here were serious offenders, and if they truly escaped, Xiao Wu wouldn’t be able to account for it.
An Ning did not refuse.
So she let Xiao Wu accompany her to one of the cells. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺
Inside the cell, there remained a man dressed in white, with long hair inclined, who maintained an air of refinement even in the damp and dark place.
Though.
He had become much thinner.
Thin to a staggering extent.
"Xingchuan," An Ning called to him.
Calling to the man sitting in the corner, leaning against the wall with his eyes closed.
Upon hearing the voice.
He opened his eyes.
His eyes were indifferent, as if he hadn’t seen sunlight for too long, devoid of any light.
Seeing An Ning’s arrival, he showed no joy nor any resentment.
Calm and tranquil, without any ripples.
"I brought you some food." An Ning handed the food box to the Palace Attendant.
She crouched down, personally taking out the dishes from the container, placing them in front of Gu Xingchuan.
She said, "Eat while it’s warm, in such cold weather, the flavor deteriorates if cold."
Gu Xingchuan looked at the delicacies before him, then raised his eyes to An Ning.
He asked, "Has the Emperor returned to court?"
"No," An Ning replied.
No...
Gu Xingchuan’s eyes fell dark.
She actually knew that Gu Xingchuan now wholeheartedly longed for death.
Thus awaited Xiao Jinxing’s triumphant return.
"The war has lasted for half a year now, without cessation. During this period, I haven’t received any battle reports, unsure of the border situation. But I always feel that Xiao Jinxing wouldn’t lose the war, don’t you agree?" An Ning asked Gu Xingchuan.
Gu Xingchuan did not respond to An Ning.
As if to him, none of the things she said were heard.
Even though he was well aware.
An Ning was saying so much only to tell him that day she chose Xiao Jinxing because he was a good emperor, who could protect the people.
Not because she abandoned him.
Facing the great national interest, she couldn’t hesitate, nor did she have the privilege to choose.
However, to Gu Xingchuan.
Everything was already over.
He was defeated, and defeat meant facing the consequences.
He would bear all the consequences he ought to bear.
