The Prince Wants to Assassinate Me Every Day-Chapter 783 - 369: Meeting Again after Five Years (First Update)
In the grand hall.
Gu Xingchuan still knelt on the ground, motionless.
His heart set on death.
Xiao Jinxing, with a cold voice, said, "This prince has had a tiring journey and feels sleepy, Xiao Wu, attend to me as I rest."
"Yes."
Xiao Wu had no choice but to comply with reverence.
Xiao Jinxing left the grand hall first.
The few that remained.
Xiao Hezhen wanted to come forward and help Gu Xingchuan up.
Thankfully her brother hadn’t actually ordered Gu Xingchuan’s death.
Otherwise, she would have fought against her brother to the bitter end.
Wu Xufan tightened his grip on Xiao Hezhen’s hand, shaking his head at her.
Xiao Hezhen’s eyes turned red as she looked at Wu Xufan.
Wu Xufan didn’t offer much explanation and pulled Xiao Hezhen directly out of the grand hall.
Song Yanqing also watched Gu Xingchuan kneeling on the ground.
Suppressing his body, which seemed to tremble incessantly.
He deeply understood the pain of losing a loved one.
Truly understood.
As he stood to leave at that moment,
he saw Gu Xingchuan lift his head.
Song Yanqing’s eyes flickered slightly.
They say a man should not easily cry.
But at that moment, Gu Xingchuan’s face was already streaming with tears.
How long must he have endured for him to finally cry freely?
Song Yanqing averted his gaze, choosing not to look.
Gu Xingchuan rose from the ground.
Step by step, with heavy and faltering footsteps, he left the grand hall.
Walking through the vast Imperial Palace,
he thought,
With Xiao Jinxing’s ascension and Ye Qichi becoming Empress,
he would always stay in this court, by her side.
But within this Imperial Palace...
There was no longer any trace of Ye Qichi.
What purpose then for him remaining here?
Song Yanqing watched silently as Gu Xingchuan walked away.
Watching his lonely, grief-stricken, miserable figure...
In a world without Ye Qichi,
There was no place for Gu Xingchuan...
...
In the fifth month of the year.
The new emperor, Xiao Jinxing, took the throne and established the Jingyan era.
Ye Qichi was posthumously honored as Empress Hejing, with the title of Jing.
Valiant soldiers of the border were promoted and ennobled, and civil and military officials were entrusted with heavy responsibilities.
From then on,
The Daxuan Kingdom launched into the golden age of the Jingyan era!
Five years later.
Xuzhou, a place in the south of the Yangtze River noted for its scenic mountains and rivers.
Its economy revolved mainly around the export trade of silk and handicrafts, sold throughout the nation.
The city prospered economically, and under Emperor Jingyan’s reign, with no war and a strong focus on developing civilian industries, it grew increasingly flourishing.
In such a rich city, pleasure naturally followed.
Apart from the economic boost from exporting local handicrafts, the self-sufficient entertainment industry also played an important role in Xuzhou’s economic development.
Restaurants, teahouses, brothels, bathhouses, chess and card rooms filled the streets.
And in front of all these establishments hung one name: Anji.
It was said they all had the same owner.
But the citizens of Xuzhou never knew who this owner was.
The more mysterious, the more it piqued their curiosity.
And so people flocked to spend their money.
It was the month of March.
Willow catkins fluttered in the breeze, the sunlight was warm and gentle, a spring wind blew for thousands of miles.
On Liuxu Street in Xuzhou City, the crowd surged in one direction.
Unsure of what significant event had happened.
"Milord, be careful." A man’s voice hastily protected his master behind him.
One could see the master dressed in dark, high-quality silk brocade, standing out even among the throng with a distinguished and exceptional demeanor, leaving a lasting impression.
Many women paused for a moment because of his good looks but were still pushed away by the crowd.
"Little Wu." Xiao Jinxing’s deep voice called out, "What’s happening ahead?"
"I will immediately send someone to check." Little Wu respectfully said.
He then directed one of the guards following behind to discern the situation.
"My Lord, there are fewer people here." Protecting Xiao Jinxing, Little Wu headed towards a spot under the willow fluff for a brief rest.
Such a crowded scene, completely jam-packed.
Xiao Jinxing stood under the willow fluff, turning around to gaze at the clear river in front of him.
The river surface sparkled under the sunshine, and the falling willow fluff added to the beauty of the scene.
Yet, even such scenery.
To Xiao Jinxing’s eyes, it seemed no more than a pool of stagnant water.
He looked on indifferently.
His gaze suddenly sharpened.
He felt someone tugging at the hem of his long robe.
He turned slightly and looked down.
Upon looking down, he saw a chubby little hand grasping his garment, with the entire figure sprawled on the ground, hair braided into two small pigtails, head not raised, only revealing a round head and those excessively thick and curled eyelashes.
Xiao Jinxing frowned. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺
Whose child is this?!
At this moment, Little Wu was completely focused on the people around, not noticing what was happening at their feet.
Only when he felt the Emperor’s gaze did he look downwards.
He nearly jumped in shock.
How did this little one slip through and get so close to the Emperor?
He was about to bend down and pull the child away immediately.
Xiao Jinxing waved his hand, stopping Little Wu.
Little Wu was taken aback.
Does the Emperor not mind?!
At the moment, the child looked dirty, most likely a little beggar.
And the Emperor always had a fixation for cleanliness.
Little Wu didn’t dare to act rashly anymore.
He just watched the Emperor looking at the chubby little girl with interest.
Three years old, four years old?!
To have grown so round and plump, Xuzhou’s economy must indeed be good.
The little girl finally managed to crawl up from the crowd.
My goodness, almost stepped on her to death.
She only wanted to dodge the servants and come out to play on her own, yet she almost died on this street.
It scared the baby to death.
Her chubby hand still fiercely clung to the man’s garment.
Trying to use it for leverage to get herself up.
But now, to preserve her life, her strength was nearly spent.
She looked up.
And then she saw, such a handsome guy.
Under the sunlight, she was almost blinded.
Wait a minute.
Why does he look a bit familiar?!
Where had she seen him before?
But her little mind couldn’t recall at the moment.
She just gazed, infatuated at the handsome guy.
Xiao Jinxing at this moment naturally saw the little girl’s face clearly too.
But her face was dirty, other than the lively big eyes staring roundly at him, the other facial features were unclear.
At this moment, he himself felt some unspeakable emotions under the girl’s gaze.
Perhaps it was a bit of surprise.
After all, it had been many years since anyone had dared to look at him so brazenly.
"Why aren’t you picking me up?!" The little girl suddenly demanded.
Her voice soft and sweet, carrying a hint of pride.
Although the guy in front of her was really handsome.
But she is in such a disheveled state, won’t he lend a hand?!
Indeed, her mommy was right.
The more handsome the man, the less reliable.
Her mommy always said her brother was unreliable.
Every time her brother was just all dark and stern.
Only the clever her knew that her mommy meant her brother is very handsome!
Xiao Jinxing, because of the little girl’s sudden domineering manner, was momentarily stunned.
His expression clearly shifted.
Little Wu was truly speechless.
Whose little ancestor was this, commanding people around, even the reigning sovereign?!
