The Prince Wants to Assassinate Me Every Day-Chapter 1016 - 607: The Woman’s Identity (Part 2)
Xiao Jinxing’s words, don’t be too obvious in driving away.
An Ning looked into Xiao Jinxing’s indifferent eyes.
She lightly pursed her lips.
Slowly, she still got up. 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶
She said, "If Your Majesty needs me, you can notify me at any time. I won’t disturb you anymore, Your Majesty. I’ll take my leave."
After speaking, An Ning also performed a bow.
Then she left from in front of Xiao Jinxing and that woman.
Left very calmly.
Xiao Jinxing watched her back, didn’t linger too much, turned to the woman and ordered, "Treat my wounds."
"Yes." The woman then approached the emperor again.
Her fair fingers placed on his chest, merely checking the state of his wounds.
After An Ning left, she ultimately stopped her steps, she turned back.
Looking back, Xiao Jinxing’s gaze was fixed on the woman, watching her hand on Xiao Jinxing’s body...
An Ning bit her lip.
Walked away quickly from the inner hall.
After truly leaving, it seemed a gaze fell on her again.
Yet it seemed, it was just an illusion.
"Madam, has His Majesty gone to rest?" Steward Ping waited outside.
Even he wasn’t allowed in by the emperor.
Only the military doctor who accompanied him back was allowed to enter the inner hall.
Don’t know if the Empress will misunderstand?!
"Mm." An Ning responded, "So don’t disturb him."
"Yes, your servant obeys."
An Ning left.
"Madam, should I inform His Majesty when he awakens that you visited?"
"No need." An Ning threw down a line.
Walked straight away.
Steward Ping watched the Empress’s figure, frowned a little.
Always felt the Empress’s eyes seemed a bit red.
Was he mistaken?!
An Ning walked out of Qiankun Hall, prepared to return to Fengqi Palace with her palace attendants.
"Madam." Song Yanqing waited for her at the entrance of Qiankun Hall.
An Ning paused her steps, looked at Song Yanqing calmly, "Looking for me or His Majesty? If you’re looking for His Majesty, he’s likely unavailable now."
"Looking for you." Song Yanqing replied respectfully.
An Ning had the palace attendants beside her retreat to the side.
"Speak directly." An Ning looked at Song Yanqing.
Actually, it’s needless to say, Song Yanqing was going to talk about the woman beside Xiao Jinxing.
Song Yanqing saw the Empress was quite composed, then began to speak, "Madam, you should have seen the woman beside His Majesty."
"I saw her." An Ning said, "Didn’t pay much attention to her looks. But judging by her figure and voice, she seems decent."
"Does Madam mind? Mind that His Majesty has another woman by his side?" Song Yanqing dared to ask directly.
An Ning looked at Song Yanqing, "Do you think my opinion is of any use?"
"Actually, I only learned about that woman from one of Ruotong’s family letters." Song Yanqing explained, "Her name is Feng Ximing, she’s the legitimate daughter of Doctor Feng, eighteen this year. This time when His Majesty went on an expedition to resist the enemy invasion, she disguised herself as a man and joined the military doctor camp without informing her father. During the first battle against the enemy, His Majesty personally went to the battlefield to inspire the troops but was accidentally injured. That’s also why the battle reports from the border during the war kept failing — His Majesty was severely injured, naturally affecting military morale. To be able to hold the border for several months under such harsh conditions was already a miracle."
Song Yanqing spoke with admiration towards Xiao Jinxing.
Truly loyal to the point of worship.
Unconsciously, it aroused respect.
Song Yanqing realized he seemed off-topic and quickly continued, "After His Majesty was injured, the military doctor camp sent Feng Ximing, the best in her medical skills, to treat him. Seeing her medical skills were indeed superb, His Majesty kept her by his side."
An Ning listened silently.
Is this the reason why Xiao Jinxing refused her request to go to the border?!
Because Feng Ximing could replace her.
Song Yanqing saw the Empress still showed little emotional fluctuation, then spoke again, "In the beginning, His Majesty didn’t realize Feng Ximing was disguising herself as a man. Although she had a petite figure, she had faked a mustache and altered her voice, so no one noticed she was disguised. Ruotong’s family letter mentioned that even she couldn’t tell, only felt this military doctor was particularly weak, but in this world, many men are weak, such as..."
"Like you, right?!" An Ning was quite impressed she could still laugh at this moment.
"Although my body can’t compare to His Majesty or those warriors on the battlefield, my stature isn’t shorter than ordinary men." Song Yanqing retorted, his last bit of stubbornness.
An Ning smiled, "Mm, continue."
Continue, how was she discovered to be disguised?
"Later in the last battle, His Majesty personally led the troops to kill enemies for a month, finally winning a great victory under his leadership and driving the enemy from the border out of the territory, yet encountered a rare avalanche on the way back, trapping His Majesty and several soldiers in the snowy mountains. Since Feng Ximing was always taking close care of His Majesty, she naturally got trapped too. It’s said that while waiting for Ruotong’s rescue, His Majesty discovered Feng Ximing’s disguise. How he discovered, Ruotong’s family letter didn’t include, I guess even Ruotong doesn’t know."
An Ning chuckled softly.
It’s not that he didn’t know.
Just, couldn’t say it.
After all, a woman disguised in such a way that no one could tell, suddenly exposed, how was she discovered, isn’t it obvious?!
An Ning suddenly recalled accompanying Xiao Jinxing during the previous expedition against Beimu Country, when the two fell off a cliff waiting for rescue, the image of them huddling for warmth...
"Ruotong’s letter said when she led troops to rescue His Majesty, she saw His Majesty carried on Feng Ximing’s back, walking in the snow. It’s said His Majesty was already unconscious at that time because although he successfully defeated the enemy in the last battle, he was severely injured again, and after being buried in snow for a night, he was on the brink of death. If not for Feng Ximing’s desperate rescue, His Majesty would have..." Song Yanqing naturally didn’t dare to finish, looked at the Empress and said, "Finally Ruotong quickly brought His Majesty and Feng Ximing back to camp. His Majesty’s legs were completely numb from the cold. Feng Ximing disregarded her weak body and gave His Majesty acupuncture throughout the night, his legs regained sensation. Meanwhile, after saving His Majesty, Feng Ximing collapsed herself, teetering on the brink of death, and was not revived until thirty military doctors worked together, waking up after three days and nights."
So, Feng Ximing is Xiao Jinxing’s savior.
"The border’s great victory was achieved half a month ago, but due to His Majesty’s severe injury and Feng Ximing’s weak health, His Majesty delayed the victory announcement for ten days. Only then was the news of His Majesty’s triumphant return sent back." Song Yanqing explained all the reasons.
