The Prince Wants to Assassinate Me Every Day-Chapter 888 - 472: An Luming’s Innate Aura (Second Update)
An Ning was at a loss for words.
Xiao Jinxing was always so unexpected.
She turned her eyes to An Luming.
An Luming had already stood up from the soft couch and respectfully said, "Mother, I’m leaving."
"Luming." An Ning held his hand, "Although I don’t really like him, he won’t be too bad to you, don’t be afraid of him."
An Luming nodded and instead comforted her, "I’m not afraid."
"Go on." An Ning was somewhat reluctant.
But as a person, one must keep their promises.
She hoped that by keeping her promise, Xiao Jinxing would also keep his.
An Luming was about to leave with Eunuch Ping.
"Brother, wait for me, I’ll return to the sleeping palace with you." Anqi suddenly called out to him.
An Luming stopped in his tracks.
Eunuch Ping naturally waited patiently.
"Mother, Anqi takes her leave first." Anqi bowed to An Ning.
"Alright." An Ning nodded.
Anqi then left with An Luming, with Eunuch Ping following, while Zhang Wenhe stayed at Xiaoxiang Palace.
As they walked out of the hall,
Anqi warmly said, "Brother, as you’ve just arrived at the Imperial Palace, there might be many things you don’t understand. You can ask me; I’ve been in the palace for many years."
Although her brother was very cold and somewhat fierce,
because he was Mother’s child, because he was her brother, she also wanted to have a good relationship with him.
Just like with Youyou.
"Mm." An Luming responded.
Coldly and indifferently, as if he wasn’t very interested in talking to her.
Anqi felt a bit embarrassed.
An Luming was so different from An Youyou.
She didn’t know what topic to bring up.
When she was with Youyou, Youyou was always chattering nonstop.
Anqi walked to the Qixi Palace.
She turned back and said, "Brother, this is my sleeping palace. You can often come over to play with Youyou."
An Luming raised his head and glanced at Anqi.
Anqi had heard from Youyou before that her brother was very fierce, and now she truly experienced it firsthand.
An Luming’s gaze made her a bit scared.
So at that moment, Anqi quickly withdrew her gaze.
Turned her head to the side.
The words on An Luming’s lips remained unspoken.
He turned and asked Eunuch Ping, "Is it this way?"
"Yes, Your Highness, please." Eunuch Ping quickly responded.
Then he respectfully escorted An Luming out of the Qixi Palace.
Anqi watched An Luming’s departing figure.
How could such a small person have such an intimidating presence?!
A natural gift?!
Anqi couldn’t quite understand and returned to her sleeping palace.
An Luming soon arrived at Qiankun Hall.
Eunuch Ping respectfully said to An Luming, "Your Highness, this servant will report to His Majesty, please wait a moment."
An Luming nodded, "Thank you, Eunuch."
Eunuch Ping was momentarily stunned.
This was completely like a miniature version of His Majesty.
At first sight, he was nearly frightened out of his wits.
For many years, His Majesty had not set foot in the inner palace, maintaining a clean reputation, so how could such a grown prince suddenly appear?!
Indeed, His Majesty was extraordinary.
Eunuch Ping entered the main hall to report.
At this time, Wu Xufan was accompanying His Majesty in the hall.
Wu Xufan had resigned from the title of Imperial Guard Leader and handed it over to Yuan Wenkang, while he continued his role as Young Master.
However, Xiao Jinxing also kept personal soldiers at Marquis Wu’s Mansion, so Wu Xufan couldn’t just take the salary without contributing. He also had to personally manage the troops entrusted to him by Xiao Jinxing, which meant he didn’t frequently enter the palace. Of course, he would still visit, as Xiao Hezhen put it, to check if her royal brother was overworked to exhaustion.
Actually, it wasn’t unreasonable for Xiao Hezhen to put it that way, as Xiao Jinxing did have a period where he managed state affairs day and night without sleep.
People who didn’t know better might think he was dedicated to the country, but those who did know understood clearly that he just wanted to use this way to forget someone and to fulfill someone’s last wish.
Today, Wu Xufan had entered the palace at the behest of Xiao Hezhen.
It was heard that a new lady had entered the palace, deeply favored by Xiao Jinxing.
When Xiao Hezhen heard this news, she was torn between happiness and worry. Unable to leave because she had just given birth to a third son less than two months ago, she could only urge the unwilling Wu Xufan to enter the palace to find out more.
"Who exactly is this person that could melt even your icy heart, huh?" Wu Xufan was genuinely tempted to rush into the harem to meet this so-called lady.
He hadn’t entered the palace because he couldn’t bear to part from Xiao Hezhen, but now that he was here, his curiosity was piqued to the extreme.
Xiao Jinxing, such a quiet person, unusually asked him how exactly he managed to win over Xiao Hezhen back then when Xiao Jinxing returned to the Wu Marquis Mansion.
In reality, he and Xiao Hezhen only became close after returning to the Wu Marquis Mansion following Xiao Jinxing’s return.
He voluntarily resigned from his palace post to return to the Wu Marquis Mansion to help Xiao Jinxing nurture the troops, but mainly to be with Xiao Hezhen day and night.
Luckily, because they had jointly overseen the country, the two became closer after returning to the Wu Marquis Mansion. Of course, initially, Xiao Hezhen had no affection for him, and the turning point came from some alcohol-induced spontaneity. Seizing the moment, he made a move on Xiao Hezhen, and she did not refuse, then... sparks flew, and they ended up on the same bed.
It’s been five years... resulting in the birth of three kids.
All three were boys, and Xiao Hezhen insisted on having a girl, declaring she would keep having children until she had a daughter...
When she gave birth to yet another boy two months ago, Xiao Hezhen nearly fainted on the birthing bed out of sheer shock.
Wu Xufan almost burst into tears on the spot at that moment!
If this goes on endlessly, how would his happiness be guaranteed?!
"You’ll meet."
In the main hall, Xiao Jinxing suddenly responded, the corners of his mouth involuntarily turning upwards.
"When?" Wu Xufan pressed on.
"At the coronation ceremony."
"Coronation of what?"
"Empress."
"..." Wu Xufan was completely stunned on the spot.
He suspected that Xiao Jinxing’s head had been caught in a door.
He was so agitated that he could hardly speak clearly, "You, you, you, have you considered Bai Mowan’s feelings? She’s waited five years for this position, and you’re giving it to someone else so easily. Of course, your feelings for Bai Mowan aren’t important. What’s crucial is the Bai Family Army has always been lurking like a tiger eyeing its prey. Ever since the old Bai General passed away, Bai Moyi has not been a peaceful one! The important point is Bai Moyi’s son was adopted as your son, and he’s the current sole prince. By suddenly conferring another as Empress, you’re essentially infringing on the Bai family member’s standing. Do you think it’s appropriate?!"
Xiao Jinxing looked up at Wu Xufan, and said indifferently, "I have my own considerations."
"When Ye Qichi passed away, you were heartless and loveless, only caring about state affairs and ignoring everything else. When Bai Mowan entered the harem, you cared not; when she adopted her brother’s son, you consented; you trapped yourself within the court, ignoring the rest. But have you thought, everything you once tolerated has now become a hidden hazard for your future. And this sudden change you want to implement, is it easy?!"
It was rare for Wu Xufan to be so solemn.
Unless the situation had truly become severe.
