The Prince Wants to Assassinate Me Every Day-Chapter 797 - 381: Setting Up, The Reason for An Ning’s Appearance (First Update)
An Ning thought that after Xiao Jinxing had seen everything clearly, he should leave Xuzhou, since he didn’t get the results he wanted. Moreover, Yan Jinyao had explained to him that the so-called business philosophy couldn’t be conveyed in just a few words. It required one to learn, to comprehend, and to practice on their own.
Overall, Xuzhou no longer held any meaning for him.
Besides, it was ultimately inappropriate for an emperor to leave the palace for so long.
The civil and military officials were bound to have opinions, and didn’t his Imperial Concubine long for him? And what about his only prince; didn’t he miss his father?!
As for the matter of Xiao Jinxing looking for her, An Ning had also thought it through clearly.
After all, she was still his wife initially, and her jumping off the building was greatly related to him. It was inevitable for him to feel some guilt in his heart, otherwise, he wouldn’t have gone so many years without making Bai Mowan the Empress. Therefore, now that there were slight signs indicating she was still alive, Xiao Jinxing would definitely not let go of a chance to investigate.
However, in An Ning’s view, even if Xiao Jinxing suspected she might be alive, he should let go at this time.
Otherwise, if it’s truly confirmed that she’s alive, how should he treat her?
To watch coldly from the side is one thing, as she is, after all, a lifesaver; to take responsibility seems right, but that would be unfair to his Bai Mowan.
If Xiao Jinxing had any sense, he should know when to stop.
An Ning had thought out all the possible outcomes for Xiao Jinxing, yet the news she received was that Xiao Jinxing had not left Xuzhou City.
Even on the next night.
He visited Qingfeng Building again.
She began to suspect if Xiao Jinxing had taken a liking to playing the role of a young male attendant?!
Accustomed to compliments and service over the years, he might be seeking some excitement.
Just picturing such a scene made An Ning shiver uncontrollably.
It was simply unimaginable.
However, Xiao Jinxing’s arrival left An Ning unperturbed.
After all, Xiao Jinxing indeed did not recognize her.
Right.
She had undergone plastic surgery.
When she first came to Xuzhou, she started her business under the face of Ye Qichi.
Later, considering that Daxuan was large, but encounters with acquaintances were inevitable, it naturally wasn’t convenient to keep that face, and she really never thought about returning to Ye Qichi’s identity. So over the years, she gradually underwent plastic surgery to restore her original An Ning appearance. Because of the change, even those in Xuzhou City who had seen An Ning before, didn’t know her identity, allowing her, the Anji Boss, to remain enigmatic.
Indeed, preemptive measures were right. Otherwise, without the plastic surgery, it would have been very difficult for her to elude Xiao Jinxing’s relentless pursuit.
The only worry she had was An Luming.
In fact, An Ning had also considered getting plastic surgery for An Luming, but he was still young, and it would affect the development of his facial features. Besides, plastic surgery is a matter of personal privacy, so she had to respect what An Luming would decide when he came of age. If he wished to have surgery at eighteen, she would give him a new face; if not, then she wouldn’t force him.
An Ning pondered these things.
Then she heard some noise from downstairs.
An Ning curled the corners of her mouth in a slight smile. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚
If Xiao Jinxing wouldn’t leave.
Then let’s, thoroughly dispel his doubts.
...
Downstairs in the hall.
Late at night.
Yan Jinyao walked in.
The young attendants hurried forward to greet her, with utmost respect.
They then led her straight to the second floor.
Xiao Jinxing was also in a corner of the hall at the moment, essentially waiting for the hare to come to him.
The "hare" was naturally Yan Jinyao.
Yan Jinyao often came to Qingfeng Building, not because she fancied men, but because the Anji Boss was here—this he had already deduced.
And she came here to meet with the Anji Boss.
So all he had to do was to see whom Yan Jinyao was going to meet, and that person would be the one he was looking for.
Xiao Jinxing’s eyes tightened.
After Yan Jinyao had walked some distance away, he quickly followed behind.
Climbing to the second floor, he watched as Yan Jinyao entered a private room.
A private room that was not particularly conspicuous.
Xiao Jinxing’s heart paused momentarily.
Why hadn’t he thought of it, that if one truly wanted to hide, naturally, it would be in the most inconspicuous place.
He should not have aimed for the most luxurious private room from the start.
Was it really his haste?!
Many things were not as thoroughly considered as he thought.
He quietly approached the outside of that private room, listening intently to the sounds within.
The voices were soft, mingled with the sound of the zither and harp, indistinct.
Xiao Jinxing pursed his lips.
The next moment.
He directly pushed open the door of the private room.
There were many things he only needed to understand, so there was no need for so many preliminaries.
And if this person was not the Anji Boss, he really couldn’t think of any other way to find him.
So since it was his last incursion into Qingfeng Building,
There was no need to leave himself any leeway.
As he entered,
What he saw was Yan Jinyao and a woman sitting on the couch, drinking and enjoying snacks while watching a young servant dance.
The dance being performed...
Xiao Jinxing glanced at it and could not bear to give it a second look.
The sudden intrusion still caused a moment of panic among those inside.
Two young servants, with their clothes in disarray, immediately covered themselves with their hands and hid aside.
Upon recognizing the man before her, Yan Jinyao’s expression changed instantly.
Just at the moment when Yan Jinyao was about to lash out.
The woman abruptly rose from the couch and knelt down before Xiao Jinxing.
Clear panic was visible on her face.
The others also looked at her in surprise.
Completely baffled by what she was doing at the moment.
Why would she bow so profusely to such a person?
Her body seemed to tremble.
Xiao Jinxing’s eyes tightened, and in an instant, he understood that the woman before him certainly recognized him.
He said coldly, "Let them leave first!"
Before the woman could speak while bowing, he had already spoken for her.
Not wanting to expose his own identity.
"Yes, yes, yes," the woman hurriedly said, "You all get out!"
The two dancing young servants, along with two who were playing the zither, quickly left.
Yan Jinyao glanced at them and followed them out, closing the door behind them.
Inside the room.
"This humble woman pays respect to Your Majesty. Long live, long live, forever and ever," the woman knelt on the ground and kowtowed, visibly nervous.
"Do you recognize Us?"
"This humble woman does."
"Who are you?"
"Answering Your Majesty, this humble woman’s name is Xing Yang, who once served as a maid in Your Majesty’s Prince Chen’s Mansion, along with Miss Lu You, to serve the Princess, no, no, Empress Hejing," Xing Yang quickly said.
Xiao Jinxing actually had no impression of this maid.
In his memory, it was Lu You whom Ye Qichi most frequently ordered about.
"How did you come here?"
"After Your Majesty ascended the throne and granted amnesty to Prince Chen’s Mansion, all the servants, maids, and house servants were voluntarily principle to enter the palace, I chose to leave, regaining my freedom, and by a stroke of luck, I met the man of my dreams, thus following him to Xuzhou, and with the severance fee given by the mansion, I started a business; since then, I have been rooted in Xuzhou for over four years."
