The Prince Wants to Assassinate Me Every Day-Chapter 1015 - 606: Xiao Jinxing’s Distance (First Update)
Five days later.
Xiao Jinxing returned to the imperial court with his army.
Civil and military officials, along with concubines from the harem, exited the palace to welcome him.
As they returned, the citizens of Xun City spontaneously lined the streets, welcoming them.
Wherever they passed, there were cries of, "Long live the Emperor!"
The voice rose and fell, echoing through the heavens.
In the distance.
A troop of soldiers advanced majestically.
The most striking figure at the forefront, riding a fine horse, clad in armor, and stepping on the white snow with an imposing manner, was naturally Xiao Jinxing.
His exquisitely sculpted, stunning face exuding steadiness and sternness, was full of heroic spirit and radiating an overwhelming aura.
Civil and military officials bowed, and concubines from the harem saluted.
"Welcome back, Your Majesty, victor of the battlefield, long live the Emperor!"
Everyone was kneeling on the ground.
The scene was magnificent.
Xiao Jinxing sat high on horseback, looking down at everyone with a domineering presence.
Yuan Wenkang respectfully approached Xiao Jinxing, extending a hand to help the Emperor dismount.
Xiao Jinxing used Yuan Wenkang’s strength to get off the horse.
At that moment.
A suppressed cough came from deep in his throat.
An Ning’s heart fluttered slightly.
She raised her eyes to look at Xiao Jinxing.
Looking at his tall, mighty figure, it was impossible to tell he was injured, if not for that suppressed cough.
"Your Majesty." spoke a woman’s voice unfamiliar to An Ning, very softly but clearly laced with concern.
An Ning glanced over.
All she saw was a small-statured woman also in armor. From An Ning’s perspective, her appearance was obscured by Xiao Jinxing and could not be seen clearly, but her voice was pleasant.
"It’s nothing." Xiao Jinxing replied in a low voice.
Evidently speaking to the woman behind him.
Then, he addressed everyone, "Arise."
"Thank you, long live the Emperor!"
Everyone stood up.
Xiao Jinxing strode into the Imperial Palace.
Passing by An Ning, coldly.
Without a glance.
An Ning’s throat moved slightly.
She raised her eyes to watch Xiao Jinxing’s familiar yet unfamiliar figure as he walked past her and left.
The woman following behind him, always closely.
An Ning gave a faint smile.
So what Song Yanqing referred to as mentally preparing her meant preparing for the fact that another woman had joined Xiao Jinxing?!
"Your Highness." Song Yanqing reminded her beside her.
An Ning pressed her lips together and followed into the Imperial Palace.
After all, if she didn’t move, no one else dared to precede her to Xiao Jinxing’s side.
Xiao Jinxing went to the front hall first to deal with the civil and military officials.
An Ning led the concubines back to the harem.
Upon entering the harem, An Ning still turned back to look at the woman who continued to follow Xiao Jinxing closely.
An Ning turned and returned to Fengqi Palace.
Surprisingly.
She didn’t see Xie Ruotong return.
Song Yanqing only spoke of a great victory at the border but didn’t mention any specifics. Is Xie Ruotong still at the border defending the city?!
After hoping for half a year, it turned out Song Yanqing’s joy was in vain.
An Ning stayed at Fengqi Palace until the afternoon when she heard from a Palace Attendant that the Emperor had returned from the front hall and had now gone to his sleeping chambers.
He went directly to Qiankun Hall.
An Ning, accompanied by Palace Attendants, went directly to Qiankun Hall.
Upon entering.
"Your Highness." Eunuch Ping called to her at the door.
"Is the Emperor not here?" An Ning inquired directly.
"He is, the Emperor is resting inside." Eunuch Ping quickly explained, "The Emperor has been weary and fatigued from the journey and has already lain down."
"I wish to see him." An Ning left a parting remark, intending to go inside.
"Your Highness." Eunuch Ping was quite embarrassed.
An Ning frowned.
"The Emperor..." Eunuch Ping hesitated.
"Are you saying the Emperor forbid me from seeing him?" An Ning asked calmly.
Truly showing not a hint of anger.
Eunuch Ping hurriedly explained, "The Emperor didn’t say not to allow Your Highness to see him. The Emperor only mentioned that he’s feeling unwell and currently sees no one."
"I came precisely to check on His Majesty’s health." An Ning said straightforwardly.
At that moment, she gave a glance at the medical kit carried by the Palace Attendant behind her.
Eunuch Ping naturally noticed as well.
He was also quite troubled.
The Emperor had gone into the inner hall to rest, leaving only one instruction that no one was to be seen without his permission.
No one, and he didn’t know if that included the Empress.
The Emperor’s favor for the Empress should be an exception, right?
Eunuch Ping made up his mind, "Please, Your Highness."
He felt like the Emperor, after being away at war for half a year, should find a brief reunion more delightful.
The affection from the night before the expedition should be rekindled.
"Thank you, Eunuch Ping." An Ning smiled.
She then took the medical kit from the Palace Attendant and instructed, "Wait outside for me."
"Yes, Your Highness." everyone responded respectfully.
An Ning carried the medical kit into the inner hall.
Her heart still racing a bit.
Half a year’s separation.
The departure had been such a scene.
What would happen after meeting again?!
Xiao Jinxing’s attitude towards her today...
An Ning did not want to overthink.
She took a deep breath and entered the inner hall.
In the expanse of the large yellow dragon bed, An Ning saw Xiao Jinxing lying topless on the bed.
The bare skin was wrapped in white bandages, all stained with blood.
It seemed the wound had torn open again.
And at that moment, the woman who had followed Xiao Jinxing back was squatting beside his dragon bed, cautiously removing his bandages, revealing beneath a hideous wound that made An Ning’s heart clench.
The sword wound, had it deviated just a bit, would have pierced Xiao Jinxing’s heart...
She pressed her lips together.
She walked over directly.
Approaching.
Xiao Jinxing and the woman noticed her naturally.
The woman, upon seeing An Ning, immediately stood and bowed low, "This humble servant greets the Empress."
An Ning looked at the woman kneeling on the ground, with her head lowered, her features unclear.
She didn’t dwell too much on her; the immediate task was to treat Xiao Jinxing’s wound. Given his condition, stitches were likely needed.
Casually, she said, "Rise."
Then she approached Xiao Jinxing, setting the medical kit down, reaching out to examine his wound.
As her fingers touched his chest.
"Let her do it." Xiao Jinxing suddenly spoke.
An Ning’s fingers paused slightly.
"She was my military doctor on this expedition." Xiao Jinxing’s voice was cool, "All my wounds were tended by her, and she will remain in the palace, joining the Imperial Hospital."
"Alright." An Ning agreed.
After all, Xiao Jinxing’s decree is not something she could defy.
She continued, "I’ll first assess your injuries, stitch and bandage the wound, and later, she can handle changing the dressings..."
"The wound tearing today was due to my insistence on riding back to the palace, not her lack of medical skill." Xiao Jinxing said, looking at An Ning.
For the first time since returning today, he looked her in the eye.
"The Empress is dismissed; I need to rest." Xiao Jinxing coldly and indifferently addressed her.
