The Prince Wants to Assassinate Me Every Day-Chapter 965 - 549: Heartfelt Stirring (Part 4)

Xiao Jinxing nodded, genuinely acknowledging An Ning’s abilities.

He had recognized them five years ago.

Otherwise, with his initial aversion to An Ning, no matter how well An Ning could protect herself, she would have died at his hands.

And he had to admit, it seemed as though this was the best way for them to coexist.

No talk of emotions, only business!

Once the matter was settled, they would part ways.

"Alright, go ahead and busy yourself." An Ning didn’t care about Xiao Jinxing’s mood.

After saying what she needed to, she didn’t want to delay him further.

After all, as a ruler of the kingdom, besides dealing with the Bai Family, Xiao Jinxing had many other state affairs to handle.

She also needed to carefully think through the details to more successfully lure Bai Mowan into the trap.

Xiao Jinxing nodded.

He turned to leave.

He glanced down again at the ink on the inkstone.

An Ning didn’t notice at that moment; she was still thinking about her own matters.

At that moment, she heard Xiao Jinxing say, "His name, so that’s how it’s written."

An Ning came back to her senses.

She glanced over.

Should she tell him that she was just casually scribbling?

She was merely bored, practicing her handwriting, without any emotional attachment.

Of course, An Ning ultimately said nothing.

Her private feelings were not something she needed to explain to Xiao Jinxing.

Nor did she want to explain.

Xiao Jinxing also didn’t ask further.

He left directly.

Not long after he left, Eunuch Ping appeared in the chamber, "This servant greets Your Highness."

"Is there something?" An Ning was surprised.

"Replying to Your Highness, His Majesty asked this servant to deliver something to you."

"What is it?"

Eunuch Ping respectfully presented a sheet of Xuan paper.

An Ning frowned.

She opened it to see three characters written fluidly and elegantly, "Fu Xingyi."

An Ning was speechless.

How childish could Xiao Jinxing be?!

Did he really need to make a comparison?!

She never claimed her calligraphy was any good.

"His Majesty said, Your Highness’s ink work is really..." Eunuch Ping dared not finish.

An Ning’s eyes narrowed slightly.

"However, His Majesty said if Your Highness traces over his ink work, you can write beautifully." Eunuch Ping flattered, "His Majesty genuinely cares for Your Highness. If he weren’t so busy these days, he would personally teach Your Highness to write."

An Ning sneered twice.

If Eunuch Ping knew the meaning behind "Fu Xingyi," he might cut off his own tongue to atone.

"By the way, Your Highness." Eunuch Ping continued, "For the past two months, the Emperor didn’t visit Your Highness’s chamber because he was too busy, with less than two hours of rest each day; but actually, the Emperor came by your chamber daily. Naturally, he didn’t enter, fearing to disturb Your Highness’s rest, but in fact, remained outside your chamber every day, always with you in his heart."

An Ning, while looking at Xiao Jinxing’s "Fu Xingyi," casually remarked as Eunuch Ping spoke, "Eunuch Ping, do you know how some people might die sometimes?"

Eunuch Ping was confused.

He didn’t immediately understand Her Highness’s meaning.

"By talking too much."

Eunuch Ping broke into a cold sweat, quickly saying, "This servant will not disturb Your Highness further, this servant takes leave."

He scurried away.

An Ning watched Eunuch Ping flee, smiling faintly.

She lowered her gaze back to the Xuan paper in front of her.

Was Xiao Jinxing telling her that he truly had let go of her and accepted her feelings for Fu Xingyi?!

...

The next day.

Xiao Hezhen came to the Imperial Palace.

An Ning, along with An Youyou and An Luming, went to Consort Li’s chamber.

Xiao Hezhen and Wu Xufan had three children.

All three were boys.

The eldest was four, the youngest two, and the youngest only three months old.

All three children were brought into the palace.

The eldest and the youngest played in the courtyard with An Youyou and Anqi.

The youngest was lovingly held by Consort Li, and when An Ning arrived, she handed the baby to the wet nurse, leaving only An Ning, Xiao Hezhen, and Consort Li in the inner room.

"I summoned you to the palace today to discuss something important." An Ning spoke straightforwardly, without any preamble.

"Please speak, Your Highness." Xiao Hezhen responded promptly.

"You should know that the situation between Xiao Jinxing and the Bai Family is very tense now." 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

"I’ve occasionally heard Wu Xufan mention it once or twice, but he didn’t speak much for fear of worrying me."

"In short, Xiao Jinxing can’t tolerate the Bai Family, and the Bai Family can’t tolerate Xiao Jinxing anymore either. The reason for calling you today is to seek your assistance for your royal brother."

"Hezhen will do her utmost."

An Ning knew that Xiao Hezhen would not refuse.

She directly laid out her plan to Xiao Hezhen.

Xiao Hezhen was somewhat surprised.

She hadn’t expected it to be in this manner.

"Rest assured, after everything is over, Xiao Jinxing will exonerate you."

"But..." Xiao Hezhen hesitated, "Can’t you tell Wu Xufan first? I’m afraid he won’t be able to handle it."

"When did your feelings for Wu Xufan run so deep?" An Ning teased.

It turned out it was only concern for Wu Xufan.

There was no need to worry.

Wu Xufan had trained since childhood to endure being hurt by Xiao Hezhen, with an indestructible heart of steel!

Xiao Hezhen blushed at An Ning’s teasing.

She said, "I’ve truly let it go. After all, Yuan Wenkang and I are indeed impossible, just like you said, the worse I live, the more I torment myself, the more I hurt both of us. Only by sincerely living well with Wu Xufan is the best for both of us."

An Ning paused.

Xiao Hezhen’s words seemed to strike her heart suddenly.

Truly learning to let go.

Is truly freeing oneself and him!

And not just painfully forgetting.

"Your Highness?" Xiao Hezhen saw An Ning suddenly spacing out.

An Ning quickly regained her composure and said, "It’s good you’ve figured it out."

"And indeed, after truly letting go, I realized that it’s not as hard as I thought to genuinely release a feeling. I was sincere towards Yuan Wenkang. When I could love well, I gave it my all. However, my capabilities were limited; my feelings for him could only go so far, so our best outcome was to forget each other and give blessings. Fortunately, I didn’t keep stubbornly struggling. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have known that starting anew, my life could still be good."

"Not only am I well now, but seeing me doing well, Yuan Wenkang can feel at peace. Of course, although he hasn’t married yet, I believe that when he truly meets his True Destiny Girl, he will, like me, honestly embrace another relationship." Xiao Hezhen said with a smile on her lips.

It was a true realization, acceptance, and letting go to approach life with such calmness and optimism.