The Prince Wants to Assassinate Me Every Day-Chapter 1078 - 669: Bathing (Fourth Update)

An Ning pursed her lips.

She was indeed worried that someone would discover.

Looking at Xiao Jinxing’s indifferent expression, she compromised, "It’s better to obey than to be polite, thank you for your consideration, Sir."

"After bathing, sleep in my room for a while." Xiao Jinxing said in a cool tone, "If anything happens, I’ll send someone to call you."

An Ning looked at him.

"Exhausted, unable to save Feng Xiyun, nor the remaining plague patients."

"Yes, thank you, Sir." An Ning no longer resisted.

Resistance was never effective in front of Xiao Jinxing.

"Then I’ll take my leave." An Ning stood up and departed.

Also feeling that after Feng Xiyun drank the medicine, at least she would only recover by evening, staying here was of no great significance.

Might as well take this chance to properly rest.

What’s next is still busy.

An Ning left.

Outside, the guard directly led her to another room.

It was certainly the best room in the temple.

Not luxurious, but very large and tidy.

"Doctor, water and clean clothes have been prepared for you. After your bath, you can rest on the bed inside." The guard said respectfully.

"Will you be guarding at the door?" An Ning asked.

"Yes, the lord has instructed that no one will approach this room. Rest assured, doctor, no one will disturb you. Unless, encountering an emergency."

"Even if there’s an emergency, could you please knock first? I’m not used to someone barging in while I’m sleeping." An Ning said gently.

"Alright, Doctor." The guard agreed immediately.

After giving instructions, An Ning didn’t linger.

She entered the room, closed the door, then went behind the screen, looking at a big wooden tub filled with clean hot water.

Initially, she thought she wasn’t eager for a bath.

But seeing such a large tub of water, she couldn’t resist.

She hesitated no more, stripped off her men’s attire, and lay into the wooden tub.

Upon contact with the hot water, her whole body relaxed, and the fatigue seemed to evaporate away.

An Ning washed her body, touched her face.

She pondered, carefully peeled off her Human Skin Mask and placed it aside, then thoroughly cleansed her face.

The Human Skin Mask wasn’t comfortable when worn for long.

Being able to take it off and let her face breathe was really satisfying.

An Ning washed happily.

Outside, a faint sound seemed to emerge.

An Ning’s heart trembled.

At the door, Xiao Wu hurried over, surprised to see the emperor standing there, "Sir, why are you standing here?!"

Xiao Jinxing frowned.

Xiao Wu’s voice wasn’t small, the people inside could clearly hear.

"I just heard from the guard you were to bathe, so I specially came to attend to you." Xiao Wu hurriedly said.

Feeling puzzled as to why the emperor wouldn’t call him for a bath.

Though currently the emperor is attended by eunuchs in the palace, at the manor it was him who personally attended to the emperor.

Once out of the Imperial Palace, naturally, he should be the one attending to the emperor.

"It’s not me who bathed." Xiao Jinxing said coldly.

The voice was somewhat lowered.

As if not wanting anyone to hear.

"Then the guard said they prepared hot water in your room..." Xiao Wu inquired.

"It’s for Ah Li."

"It’s for Ah Li?!" Xiao Wu was surprised, then realized, "Ah Li has been in the plague area for so many days, a bath is indeed called for. After the bath, it can alleviate some fatigue, Ah Li has worked too hard."

"Hmm." Xiao Jinxing responded.

"Then I’ll go in and scrub Ah Li’s back!" Xiao Wu suddenly said, "Let him have a more comfortable wash."

Just as he spoke.

Xiao Wu felt the emperor’s gaze, dark and cold.

Xiao Wu’s heart trembled.

Did he say something wrong?!

He just wanted to be kind to Ah Li.

This morning when he called Ah Li out, he already felt guilt.

Feeling that Ah Li was too worn out.

"Get lost!" Xiao Jinxing roared.

Xiao Wu dared not linger, practically rolling away.

The emperor was scary.

Too unkind!

Couldn’t he be nicer to Ah Li?!

Could he only be the one being nice to Ah Li?!

Too domineering!

Besides, Ah Li is a man!

A man, a man!

He really wanted to tell the emperor loudly, but dared not.

After Xiao Wu left.

Xiao Jinxing raised his voice, "Without my permission, no one is to approach this room!"

"Yes!" The guard answered with utmost respect.

Outside the room.

Suddenly became silent.

At this moment, An Ning had already gathered her clothes, prepared to get out of the tub and hide.

She naturally heard the conversation outside.

Slightly relieved.

Thinking if Xiao Wu rushed in...

An Ning didn’t dare soak longer, even as the water felt too soothing.

She quickly washed her body and hair, dried off promptly, then dressed in new clothing.

Still a set of men’s attire, but seemingly a bit large.

She rolled her clothes and pants several times to barely wear them.

After dressing, An Ning took her Human Skin Mask, walked to the copper mirror, carefully affixed it to her face, ensuring no flaws, before using a towel to dry her hair.

Ancient times lacked blow dryers, hair washing was difficult to dry.

She wrapped her hair with a towel.

Planning to wait a bit for her hair to dry before sleeping.

But looking at the comfortable large bed, and the excessive laziness post-bath, An Ning couldn’t help herself, fell on the bed and slept.

The bed seemingly had... Xiao Jinxing’s scent.

She couldn’t demand separate bedding in a place like this.

Luckily, she was truly too exhausted, didn’t think much, and fell asleep immediately.

Slept deeply.

In dreams, perhaps sensing a familiar figure, perhaps an illusion.

Upon waking, someone was knocking on the door outside.

An Ning abruptly opened her eyes, glanced at the unfamiliar surroundings, and without delay, opened the door.

Only after opening the door did she see it was already dark.

Not knowing what time it was.

"What’s wrong?" An Ning asked the guard.

"Doctor, Doctor Feng has awakened. The lord wants you to go and check." The guard informed.

"Oh, okay." An Ning nodded, casually asked, "What time is it now?"

"It’s Hai Shi."

"Did I sleep so long?" An Ning was surprised.

Indeed, sleeping on the bed makes one oversleep.

But she had to admit, waking up from such a sleep, her mind and body were refreshed.

The whole person became energetic.

"Yes, quite a while." The guard concurred, then added, "The lord has come and gone several times."