The Prince Wants to Assassinate Me Every Day-Chapter 971 - 555: Xiao Jinxing’s Restraint (Fifth Update)
Xiao Hezhen heard Xiao Jinxing’s order and completely fainted.
Wu Xufan tightly embraced Xiao Hezhen in his arms.
He knew just how much Xiao Hezhen was hurting at this moment.
He even wondered how much Xiao Hezhen would hate him once she woke up.
After Xiao Jinxing issued the command, the guard dragged Yuan Wenkang away.
Xiao Jinxing looked at Yuan Wenkang’s figure, a touch of reluctance in his eyes.
He clenched his fist tightly.
Bai Mowan noticed all these details.
Today, when she discovered the secret liaison between Xiao Hezhen and Yuan Wenkang, she knew she could remove one of Xiao Jinxing’s trusted aides.
From her judgment, Xiao Jinxing would surely protect his own people. With so many royal relatives, Xiao Jinxing’s favorite was naturally Xiao Hezhen. He would certainly protect Xiao Hezhen, especially since Wu Xufan was helping Xiao Jinxing maintain personal soldiers. How could it affect Wu Xufan’s loyalty? Xiao Hezhen couldn’t avoid dealing with this matter, so Yuan Wenkang had to be executed on the spot.
But Yuan Wenkang had followed Xiao Jinxing for so many years, loyal to him, and was the Imperial Guard Leader. In plain words, he was Xiao Jinxing’s shield in times of danger. Losing this shield was a huge loss for Xiao Jinxing!
Bai Mowan at this moment felt indescribably joyful.
After being oppressed for so long, it was the only time she really managed to vent her anger.
If she hadn’t noticed something strange about Xiao Hezhen tonight and followed her out, she wouldn’t have discovered the affair between Xiao Hezhen and Yuan Wenkang. When she truly realized their relationship, she recalled things from her past life. It seemed she suddenly had some impression that Xiao Hezhen had never really liked Wu Xufan. Her heart belonged to someone else, which further confirmed that the two were indeed having a secret affair.
However, if someone else discovered it, like if An Ning discovered it, she would definitely suppress the matter immediately. An Ning was so smart, she would surely know that if the affair was exposed, Xiao Jinxing would punish Yuan Wenkang. At such a critical moment, An Ning certainly wouldn’t cut Xiao Jinxing’s wings, not even a single feather.
Fortunately, she acted ahead tonight and decisively reported the affair between Xiao Hezhen and Yuan Wenkang to Xiao Jinxing in front of everyone. Xiao Jinxing, in front of so many people, couldn’t possibly act in private. He could only kill someone so loyal to him.
The more Bai Mowan thought about it, the more excited she became.
She even admired her cleverness tonight.
"It’s getting late. The palace feast for the Crown Prince’s consecration ends here, everyone may leave," Xiao Jinxing announced.
He was clearly in no mood anymore.
"Yes."
"Wu Xufan." Xiao Jinxing specifically called him.
"I’m here." Wu Xufan replied respectfully.
In front of everyone, Wu Xufan was still formal and upright.
"Hezhen has suffered grievances today, naturally she won’t feel good. When she wakes up, comfort her well. If she has any extreme actions, report them to me immediately. I will personally reassure her," Xiao Jinxing directed.
"I will follow the order."
"Dismissed," Xiao Jinxing waved his hand.
All the royal relatives who attended the banquet saluted and only left after Xiao Jinxing and An Ning departed.
Bai Mowan was the last to leave.
Her eyes grew cold as she instructed the Palace Attendant beside her, "Go watch Yuan Wenkang being punished and report the outcome back to me."
"Yes, my lady."
Bai Mowan’s eyes tightened.
No matter how unsuspecting she felt, she had to remain extremely cautious.
...
In the Imperial Palace.
After Xiao Jinxing and An Ning left together, they walked toward Fengqi Palace.
A guard quickly approached and respectfully knelt before Xiao Jinxing and An Ning.
Xiao Jinxing gave him a look.
The guard hurriedly moved to Xiao Jinxing’s side and whispered in his ear.
Xiao Jinxing nodded slightly.
The guard quickly departed.
An Ning looked at Xiao Jinxing, her eyes inquiring about the situation.
Xiao Jinxing straightforwardly said, "As expected, Bai Mowan sent someone to watch Yuan Wenkang being punished."
An Ning nodded.
Although she had made thorough preparations, Bai Mowan was so cautious that she couldn’t be underestimated.
"Yuan Wenkang will be secretly sent away to the border at dawn tomorrow," Xiao Jinxing said, arranging matters.
"Did you prepare everything I gave you?" An Ning asked.
"Of course," Xiao Jinxing nodded.
An Ning also nodded.
She had taken advantage of the last few days to make a temporary Human Skin Mask for Yuan Wenkang. It wasn’t too elaborate, but it could help him blend into the military camp without issue.
As long as Yuan Wenkang could separate the Bai Family’s several forces, combined with the other military powers Xiao Jinxing could command, taking down the Bai Family would be a breeze.
The two of them arrived at Fengqi Palace.
Aside from the personal Palace Attendant, everyone else was dismissed.
After such a long day, she was indeed exhausted.
She got up, preparing to bathe.
She saw Xiao Jinxing already walking toward the hall outside.
"Aren’t you going to sleep?" An Ning asked.
"There are still some state affairs to handle," Xiao Jinxing stated frankly.
An Ning opened her mouth.
But the words she wanted to say didn’t come out.
These days, even if Xiao Jinxing stayed over every night, he would only come to bed after she had fallen asleep, and he would leave before she woke up.
If she didn’t feel the slight warmth by the bedside each morning, she would truly think Xiao Jinxing hadn’t come at all.
Xiao Jinxing didn’t linger either, leaving directly.
An Ning watched his figure leave and then shifted her gaze, "Bath."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
After bathing.
An Ning sat at the vanity, applying skincare products while being attended by the Palace Attendant who was combing her hair.
"Your Majesty, the Imperial Kitchen has prepared bird’s nest and silver ear soup today. Would you like me to bring it to you?"
"Okay," An Ning nodded.
A woman, when she reaches a certain age, needs to take good care of herself.
Even though she’s only in her early twenties.
It’s been 7 years since she came to this book, the child is 4 or 5 years old, and she’s still not older than when she died in the apocalypse.
"Yes."
The Palace Attendant presented the bird’s nest soup.
An Ning took a few sips, "Was it sent to His Majesty?"
"Reporting, Your Majesty, the emperor doesn’t eat snacks at night. Previously, it was sent over but Eunuch Ping returned it, so it wasn’t sent again."
"Is there any left?"
"Yes."
"Prepare it, I will send it over."
"Yes."
An Ning finished her bird’s nest soup in a few sips and then went directly to the front hall.
Upon entering, she saw Xiao Jinxing sitting on the soft couch, arm rested on the table in front, seemingly asleep.
Eunuch Ping stood nearby, not daring to disturb the emperor, simply accompanying quietly.
Seeing the empress arrive, he wanted to salute.
An Ning gestured, exempting him from the courtesy.
Eunuch Ping hurried forward, "Empress, you’ve come?"
"Is he asleep?"
"The emperor has been quite busy lately and often falls asleep while handling state affairs."
"Why not let him rest in bed?"
"The emperor doesn’t allow it, saying he wants to wait until the empress is asleep before going to bed, saying the empress would not like sharing a bed with him," Eunuch Ping explained quietly.
An Ning pursed her lips.
She glanced at Xiao Jinxing.
He was clearly sleeping uncomfortably, his brows furrowed together.
His face showed obvious signs of fatigue.
