The Prince Wants to Assassinate Me Every Day-Chapter 813 - 397: Some Things Are Hard to Forget for a Lifetime (Second Update)
Xiao Jinxing still gave no response to Bai Mowan.
More than twenty days after leaving the Imperial Palace, upon meeting again, Xiao Jinxing did not even glance her way.
Her approach, her initiative, he treated as if it didn’t exist?!
Bai Mowan suppressed immense emotions within.
Yet in front of Xiao Jinxing, she ultimately didn’t erupt.
The death of Ye Qichi hit Xiao Jinxing hard back then. Also because of her wrong judgment that year, falling into Xiao Jinsen’s trap, indirectly leading to Ye Qichi’s death. She knew she was indebted to Ye Qichi, so despite the passing years, Xiao Jinxing never forgot, forcing herself to endure.
But she always felt, no matter how unforgettable, the dead would eventually be forgotten.
In these five years, she could count on one hand the times she remembered Ye Qichi. Had it not been for Xiao Jinxing’s continued indifference, she would have forgotten him long ago.
She believed.
Xiao Jinxing would also forget one day. Xiao Jinxing would discover her worth, realize who this loyal woman by his side truly was.
Thus Bai Mowan quietly accompanied Xiao Jinxing.
In the silent room.
Xiao Jinxing spoke.
But his first words were, "Summon Gu Xingchuan to me."
Bai Mowan’s fury was palpable.
She had journeyed so eagerly from the Imperial Palace to see him, cautiously accompanying him for so long, yet his first words were about seeing Gu Xingchuan.
Xiao Jinxing didn’t wait for Bai Mowan’s reaction.
He stood, his tall figure passing right in front of her.
Not a single glance was cast her way!
So.
Does he truly fancy that woman?!
Wasn’t Ye Qichi supposed to be unforgettable?!
In Bai Mowan’s eyes was sheer ruthlessness!
Xiao Jinxing’s feelings were only this shallow!
...
Outside the room.
Gu Xingchuan watched the emperor emerge and quickly approached.
"Minister greets the emperor."
"Accompany me for a walk," instructed Xiao Jinxing.
Gu Xingchuan swallowed his words.
He had intended to ask when the emperor planned to return to the palace.
Seeing no inclination of the emperor to discuss returning, he could only hold back.
Gu Xingchuan followed the emperor and Xiao Wu out of the Prefectural Magistrate Mansion.
Bai Mowan stood silently at the doorstep, watching their departing figures.
Her eyes were filled with anger.
How, after all these years, could Xiao Jinxing favor a common girl while remaining so cold to her?
Ye Qichi’s death was her own choice back then.
What did it have to do with her?!
Xiao Jinxing, for what reason, placed his guilt over Ye Qichi onto her?
She narrowed her eyes, "Mo Kun."
"At your service."
"Accompany me out for a while."
"Yes, Your Highness!"
...
Xuzhou City. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎
The city was bustling.
Amidst prosperity.
Gu Xingchuan followed Xiao Jinxing, observing the surrounding streets.
"You should know why this emperor insists on staying in Xuzhou," Xiao Jinxing said as he walked.
"I understand," replied Gu Xingchuan, "If the emperor truly has feelings for the girl, he can take her back."
"Do you think she resembles Ye Qichi?"
"Yes," said Gu Xingchuan, "That’s why I understand the emperor’s feelings."
"But she’s not," said Xiao Jinxing, "If she’s not, then she cannot be taken back."
"Naturally, not taking her back is better," Gu Xingchuan spoke candidly, "These years, the emperor has kept the harem empty, and even the Imperial Concubine couldn’t get close to you. If the emperor only sees her as a stand-in without true feelings, taking her back would harm her. Since the Imperial Concubine wouldn’t tolerate anyone close to the emperor."
Xiao Jinxing pursed his lips.
Gu Xingchuan had considered everything thoroughly.
"If the emperor has made up his mind, I suggest returning to the palace soon and forgetting the matters of Xuzhou, never visiting again," Gu Xingchuan recommended.
"Depart tomorrow, today let me cool my head," Xiao Jinxing replied coldly.
"Understood," Gu Xingchuan respectfully agreed.
"Do you still resent me after all these years?" Xiao Jinxing suddenly asked.
Gu Xingchuan lowered his gaze.
To say there was no resentment, it was impossible given Ye Qichi’s death continued to haunt him.
To say there was resentment, Xiao Jinxing perhaps suffered more than any of them.
His punishment upon himself had been severe enough.
What more could he resent?
Back then, after learning of Ye Qichi’s departure, he left the palace, left the court, went to the border, visited Ye Qichi’s grave, lived in Muge City for a long time.
Later Xie Ruotong came looking for him.
She became the General of the Cavalry, guarding the border, often visiting him.
Together, they kept watch over Ye Qichi’s grave.
A year passed like this, then Xiao Jinxing came to the border, requesting him to return and aid in ruling the Daxuan Kingdom.
He refused.
For a long time, he thought he would stay at the border with Ye Qichi for a lifetime.
Would with Xie Ruotong take Ye Qichi’s favorite wine, drink at Ye Qichi’s grave, an entire day.
Just live out his remaining years like this.
If not.
Xiao Jinxing presented Ye Qichi’s last words.
On that almost weathered silk scarf were written: Xiao Jinxing, be a good emperor.
Ye Qichi’s wish was peaceful times, the people’s well-being.
Thus he did not want to disappoint Ye Qichi.
So he returned to the court with Xiao Jinxing, becoming the Prime Minister of Daxuan Kingdom, admired by everyone but subordinate only to the emperor.
Four years went by.
During these four years.
Everything they did seemed to be for Ye Qichi’s words.
Those words.
Be a good emperor.
Xiao Jinxing strived to be a good emperor.
And he strived to assist Xiao Jinxing to be a good emperor.
"I’m just wondering, how much time does it take to forget something?" Xiao Jinxing mused aloud.
"Some things are forgotten in the blink of an eye, some are hard to forget a lifetime," Gu Xingchuan answered.
Xiao Jinxing seemed to force a bitter smile.
How could he dare to hope he would just forget Ye Qichi’s words?
How could he allow himself to defy Ye Qichi’s words?
Only.
Sometimes the heart hurts so deeply.
Hurts to the point of wanting to let go of everything.
Wanting to let go of everything with her, never to part.
...
Other Shore Villa.
An Ning had just returned not long ago.
She handled her wounds, preparing for a good sleep.
At the Prefectural Magistrate Mansion, it had been impossible to truly rest.
Yet just as she intended to do so.
"Miss, someone is here to see you." Yanhong came rushing.
Unclear what these days had brought.
Other than Miss Yan, never had anyone visited, now she’s being bothered frequently.
What trouble had the miss encountered? 1
An Ning’s brows furrowed.
She too was full of impatience.
What is Xiao Jinxing still hung up on?!
She hardly believed he’d be kind enough to bid farewell.
In Xiao Jinxing’s view, he would rather sever ties with her forever.
