The Prince Wants to Assassinate Me Every Day-Chapter 891 - 475: Bai Mowan’s Sowing of Discord (Fifth Update)
Xiao Jinxing cast a glance over.
The anger in Bai Mowan’s eyes had not yet been concealed.
At this moment, noticing Xiao Jinxing’s gaze, she hurriedly covered it, suppressing her emotions, and respectfully saluted, "Your Majesty."
"What brings you?" Xiao Jinxing said coldly.
His attitude towards her was utterly merciless.
Bai Mowan endured.
She smiled gently, "Today, my confinement was lifted, and I came specifically to pay my respects to Your Majesty."
"I see." Xiao Jinxing lowered his head and continued to read the memorials, "You may leave."
"Your Majesty." Bai Mowan had come all the way and would not leave easily. She respectfully continued, "I know I was wrong, and I came specifically to apologize to Your Majesty. It was due to my impulsiveness previously that I offended Your Majesty and... the Empress."
At last, she acknowledged Ye Qichi’s status as Empress.
Xiao Jinxing acted as if he did not hear, not even lifting his eyes.
"From now on, I will certainly respect the Empress." Bai Mowan said, "I will assist her in managing the harem."
"There is no need to report this to me alone. You know what to do." Xiao Jinxing responded indifferently.
"Yes." Bai Mowan complied, her demeanor gentle.
Xiao Jinxing ignored her, focusing on the memorials.
"Your Majesty, I heard a new prince has arrived at the palace, could it be the little prince before us?!" Bai Mowan waited quietly for a while, but when Xiao Jinxing didn’t reply, she spoke up again.
"Hm." Xiao Jinxing responded.
"He resembles Your Majesty greatly. Is he born of the Empress?" Bai Mowan smiled gracefully, showing no trace of jealousy.
"Hm."
"No wonder Your Majesty will soon hold a ceremony to enthrone the Empress half a month later. It is only rightful for the Empress to give birth to a prince for Your Majesty. Indeed, I was ruthless before." Bai Mowan flattered Ye Qichi while admitting her fault.
Xiao Jinxing remained indifferent.
"Your Majesty, I have now come to understand. It was my selfish wish to possess Your Majesty solely, but Your Majesty is the ruler of a kingdom, so naturally, you do not belong to anyone. Henceforth, I will no longer be jealous, and instead, will remain content at Your Majesty’s side, assisting both Your Majesty and the Empress in managing the harem, causing no further disturbance." Bai Mowan solidified her resolve once more.
Xiao Jinxing finally looked up at Bai Mowan.
Bai Mowan maintained a sincere expression.
It was as if he saw once more the innocent and understanding Bai Mowan of the past.
Xiao Jinxing withdrew his gaze, "Bai Mowan, naturally I have feelings for you. If you can ease my worries, I can fulfill what you wish besides me."
Bai Mowan gently bit her lip, understanding Xiao Jinxing’s implicit meaning.
Xiao Jinxing was reminding her not to act rashly, nor to let the Bai family army act rashly.
As he was about to enthrone Ye Qichi as Empress, he advised her to remain orderly.
If she truly succeeded, he could grant her the status of Imperial Concubine in the harem and allow the Bai family to have a foothold in the court.
Otherwise.
He would disregard any past affections.
"I came today to express my intentions to Your Majesty. During these days of confinement, I thought a lot. If Your Majesty does not want my affection, I’ll hide it in my heart, not making it difficult for Your Majesty." Bai Mowan said sincerely, "I only wish for Your Majesty to promise me, even though I may not deserve Your Majesty’s guilt, please see that I have loved Your Majesty for so many years, my father has guarded the border for Daxuan Kingdom for many years, and my elder brother still defends the country. Protect the Bai family for a lifetime of peace!"
"As long as you can do so, I naturally will too." Xiao Jinxing spoke clearly.
"I will not let Your Majesty down." Bai Mowan replied with the utmost respect.
"You may leave. I have many state affairs to attend to." Xiao Jinxing’s tone was cold and emotionless.
"Yes, I take my leave." Bai Mowan no longer pressed.
She could clearly feel that her submission made Xiao Jinxing treat her more gently.
"In the future, unless necessary, there is no need for the Imperial Concubine to proactively visit me." Xiao Jinxing suddenly added.
The small hope kindled in Bai Mowan’s heart was instantly extinguished.
So Xiao Jinxing’s slightly better attitude was simply not wanting her to appear before him again?!
Afraid she would disturb his affection with Ye Qichi?!
Afraid she would interfere with their father-son bond?!
Bai Mowan gritted her teeth, maintaining a respectful demeanor, "Yes, if Your Majesty does not summon me in the future, I will not proactively seek an audience with Your Majesty. I take my leave."
Bai Mowan departed.
As she left, Xiao Jinxing still glanced at Bai Mowan.
If she truly could reform, then there would be peace for all.
"By the way." Suddenly remembering something, Bai Mowan turned back to look at the Emperor.
Xiao Jinxing frowned slightly, showing a hint of impatience.
"I’m not trying to disturb Your Majesty constantly, but since Your Majesty said I should try not to come and see Your Majesty in the future, I want to say everything in my heart at once."
"Hm." Xiao Jinxing responded.
Evidently, because Bai Mowan claimed she would not come to see him again, he managed to bear listening to her.
"That day the Empress came to my chamber and told me the reason she survived was that Xiao Jinsen saved her back then. I didn’t overthink it initially, but now, looking at the little prince, I can’t help but have some... thoughts." Bai Mowan seemed well-intentioned, her voice soft and sweet.
Xiao Jinxing looked at her indifferently, as if nothing she said or did could pique his interest.
"At that time, the Empress and I were both abducted by Beimu Country, I was defiled by Beimu warriors, losing my purity, while Xiao Jinsen had impure intentions towards the Empress." Bai Mowan looked at Xiao Jinxing, seemingly finding it difficult to speak.
Xiao Jinxing’s face darkened, instantly knowing what Bai Mowan intended to say.
"What happened between the Empress and Xiao Jinsen is clear to me, I need no explanation from you."
"I just think, Xiao Jinsen is always ruthless, emotionless to everyone! Why did he save the Empress, and why did he arrange for the Empress to leave the Imperial Palace? And the little prince’s age is just about right..."
"Bai Mowan!" Xiao Jinxing erupted in fury.
Bai Mowan fell to her knees, "I don’t mean to sow discord, I’m just telling Your Majesty what I know. I was gravely wounded in Beimu Country because Xiao Jinsen protected the Empress, that protection led the Prince of Beimu to retaliate against me. Of course, I am grateful to the Empress for saving my life, willingly choosing to jump off the city wall with Xiao Jinsen, but Your Majesty, have you ever considered, whether the Empress’s willingness to sacrifice was truly for my sake, for Your Majesty, or for Xiao Jinsen, to die together with him..."
"Enough!" Xiao Jinxing’s expression was chillingly cold, "I thought confining you for half a month made you truly repent, realize the reality! But I overestimated you!"
