The Prince Wants to Assassinate Me Every Day-Chapter 870 - 545: Xiao Jinxing’s Cold and Candid Confession to Bai Mowan (Fourth Update)

Chapter 870: Chapter 545: Xiao Jinxing’s Cold and Candid Confession to Bai Mowan (Fourth Update)

Bai Mowan’s words echoed throughout the grand hall.

Xiao Jinxing’s eyes were cold.

"My father guarded the border for many years for the peace and stability of the Daxuan Kingdom. Even a month before his death, he remained stationed at Gujiang City. My father knew well that only his presence at the border could use his authority to deter foreign invaders and prevent the outbreak of war! Even though the war with Beimu Country was a great victory, countless warriors shed their blood on the battlefield, and the city was filled with bones! If it weren’t for the Emperor’s command for my father to return, he would have steadfastly stayed there until death, dying in a foreign land!" Bai Mowan spoke with righteous indignation.

She looked at Xiao Jinxing’s distant back, her heart’s discontent growing stronger.

Receiving no response from Xiao Jinxing, she harshly continued, "And when my father passed away, his only dying wish was for the Emperor to treat me well! I followed the Emperor into the palace for four years. Even my father knew of the Emperor’s indifference towards me, hoping the Emperor would show me more care and understanding. But now, two years after my father’s death, the Emperor remains the same—failing to show me the slightest affection and distancing himself from me. If I did not take the initiative to appear before the Emperor, he would certainly not think of visiting me!"

"I also understand the Emperor’s guilt towards Ye Qichi. On the city wall back then, Ye Qichi jumped from the tower to grant me a chance to live, and I am grateful to Ye Qichi. Therefore, in the four years since I entered the palace, I have never made it difficult for the Emperor. I respect the Emperor’s choice to remain faithful to Ye Qichi, and I even admire the Emperor for being a person of affection and duty, unlike the heartless emperors of the past. Only the Emperor is different!"

"But now. The Emperor brought back a common woman because she broke a vow. I do not blame her; instead, I am grateful to her for helping the Emperor step out of Ye Qichi’s shadow. After all, as a sovereign ruler, the Emperor must naturally shoulder the great responsibility for the nation, and producing heirs for the royal family is also a duty the Emperor should fulfill."

"Today, I come only with the hope that the Emperor, standing from a national perspective, will absolutely ensure that the blessings are equally distributed for the peace of the empire and the court. The Emperor should know better than I that most of the concubines in the harem are daughters of ministers. In the past, when the Emperor did not step into the harem, it was natural to be fair to all. Now that you have favored the concubines, you should treat them equally!"

Bai Mowan spoke with righteousness and grandeur, but in fact, every word was a reminder to Xiao Jinxing that her family held most of the Daxuan Kingdom’s military power. Her brother, Bai Moyi, inherited her father’s mantle and became the Great General of the Bai Family Army, guarding the border! With her status, once Xiao Jinxing started favoring the harem, she should receive the greatest favor!

Xiao Jinxing naturally understood.

He turned around, facing Bai Mowan.

Bai Mowan’s determined eyes stared straight at him.

"Back then, I promised your father I would take good care of you, ensuring your stability in the harem, giving you enough power and status to secure a lifetime of peace there. But I never promised to repay your father’s contributions to the Daxuan Kingdom with my body. Your father, as a Minister, simply fulfilled his duties. I made the promise to treat you well only considering the bond between us, which is my favor to the Bai Family, not a token you can use to threaten me. Bai Mowan, you’d better understand this and not presume upon my favor!" Xiao Jinxing’s voice was cold and firm.

His tone had not a hint of affection or reluctance for her.

Bai Mowan bit her lips tightly, suppressing the anger in her heart.

"And as for equally distributed blessings?!" Xiao Jinxing said coldly, "Having faced the pressure from both civil and military officials, I managed not to step into the harem for five years. Similarly, I can choose to favor only An Ning among the three thousand beauties in the harem! Bai Mowan, do not doubt my ability, and do not challenge my authority. I am not threatened by anyone, including you!"

Bai Mowan glared fiercely at Xiao Jinxing.

Saw the indifference in his eyes.

A lack of any affection towards her.

Clearly, Xiao Jinxing once loved her.

Only treated her well since childhood.

When did he become so indifferent?

So ruthless towards her.

Tears filled Bai Mowan’s eyes.

Neither firmness nor softness worked with Xiao Jinxing.

Her father’s goodwill was sternly rejected by Xiao Jinxing.

The power of her family was dismissed by Xiao Jinxing.

In the end, how could she make Xiao Jinxing love her again?

"Between us, was there truly never any affection?" Bai Mowan suddenly appeared weak.

Tears slowly slipped from her eyes.

The strength and aggressive momentum she just had seemed to collapse in an instant.

She always tried to appear strong in front of Xiao Jinxing, or rather, in front of anyone. After all, she was born into the Bai Family, once gloriously led troops to battle. She would not allow herself to become so humble, losing her dignity before anyone, including Xiao Jinxing.

But ultimately.

All her persistence crumbled.

For Xiao Jinxing, she became nothing like her former self.

With tear-filled eyes, she said, "Xiao Jinxing, what did I do wrong for you to suddenly despise me like this?! I have loved you wholeheartedly, gave up the engagement with the Duke of Chu for you, guarded the border for years for you, and even lost my purity for you, unable to have my own children. Since childhood, I have always held dear the feelings between us, carefully protecting it from any harm. I have done so much for you, but why have you suddenly changed!"

"My feelings for you..." Xiao Jinxing’s Adam’s apple bobbed, as if with a hint of restraint, "I don’t know if it changed, or it was misunderstood. Perhaps it was when Ye Qichi jumped from the city wall that woke me up completely, making me realize the one I love is Ye Qichi. I only feel gratitude towards you. In my darkest youth, the only one who gave me warmth was you, so I mistook that feeling for love. Truly thinking back, and remembering my feelings for Ye Qichi, I found that there really was a lack of that impulsiveness with you. I simply wanted you to live better, but with Ye Qichi, I wanted her to stay by my side for a lifetime."

Bai Mowan laughed, a cold laugh.

So, all these years, Xiao Jinxing’s feelings for her were just gratitude.

The true love was for Ye Qichi.

What a joke. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

Really, such a joke.

"What I can give you now is only kindness, not love," Xiao Jinxing said straightforwardly, "So, do not overstep."

So, do not overstep.

Bai Mowan laughed again.

Laughed with more tears flowing.

Xiao Jinxing’s current kindness, or rather tolerance, towards her was just repaying for the warmth she once gave.

Not because of any affection for her.

And everything she assumed to be natural, was it all just presumptuous?!