The Prince Wants to Assassinate Me Every Day-Chapter 979 - 563: An Ning Witnesses It (Third Update)
A silent hall.
Bai Mowan spoke her words clearly.
Even now, Xiao Jinxing chose silence to await.
She could not fathom his thoughts, nor know what he was thinking at this moment.
She even wondered if Xiao Jinxing might directly detain her, using her as leverage to force her brother to surrender the Commander’s Seal.
Yet today she dared to be honest with Xiao Jinxing, firstly because Xiao Jinxing had indeed said that today there was no distinction between ruler and concubine; he would not fault her insolence, nor would he make any promises to her, they were merely conversing, and once the words were spoken, the matter was over, and neither was accountable.
Secondly.
She had already instructed her brother that if Xiao Jinxing truly disregarded past sentiments and was despicable enough to use her as a hostage, she would not allow her brother to trade the Commander’s Seal for her. She would rather die at Xiao Jinxing’s hand than let the Bai Family be implicated because of her.
In her previous life, it was her that sowed the seeds of the Bai Family’s sorrow, in this life she would never allow it to falter by her hand again.
Silence between the two.
Xiao Jinxing suddenly spoke up, saying, "If Wan’er is determined to go her own way, then I will also speak no more."
Bai Mowan looked at him.
She still couldn’t tell if there was any fluctuation in his ever-stoic expression.
Perhaps in Xiao Jinxing’s heart, she could no longer cause him emotional upheaval, just a remnant of past feelings prompting him to be forthright with her today.
"Today I have said so much, revealed everything, it’s also to tell you that my past tolerance and protection for you ends here. From tomorrow onwards, if you really affront me, I won’t consider past sentiments, even if destiny implores me to be lenient with you, I will break free from it and harbor no reservations!" Xiao Jinxing’s indifferent words were chilling.
Bai Mowan knew.
Everything Xiao Jinxing said was true.
After today, their old feelings were indeed thoroughly ended.
Once swords are drawn, he won’t show any mercy.
"Tomorrow I will arrange for someone to escort you from the palace." Xiao Jinxing stood up.
That’s all there is to say.
In the future.
It’s truly a matter of the victor becoming king and the defeated becoming a bandit.
Xiao Jinxing turned to leave.
"Brother Xing." Bai Mowan held onto his arm.
Xiao Jinxing’s eyes subtly moved.
"The evening meal is not yet finished." Bai Mowan said, "I know you came today just to make matters clear, not because you, like me, wanted to linger, but since Brother Xing has come, why not stay a while longer. Truly accompany me through this long night."
"I..."
"Since I expressed my feelings to Brother Xing over these many years, it seems we’ve never had such an occasion to interact. Before it was because An Ning was there, his lawful wife, so I always had to keep a distance from you. Later, after An Ning left, and the five years I spent with you in the Imperial Palace, you never gave a chance for me to come near even to make up for my regret. Brother Xing, will you accompany me this time? Though I’ve wielded swords and spears since childhood, I can also play the lute and dance like a lady, I always dreamed of one day presenting these for the one I love most, Brother Xing, please fulfill this wish for me just this once, okay?!"
Xiao Jinxing pursed his lips.
He looked back at Bai Mowan.
Bai Mowan’s gaze was clean and transparent.
In her white garment, he thought of her childhood self.
Back then, Bai Mowan was truly a beam of white light in his dark life.
The only one in his heart, the white moonlight.
Time has changed.
He never imagined things between them would become so unrecognizable.
Xiao Jinxing nodded slightly.
To make up for Bai Mowan’s regret, and to truly let go of his past affection for her.
Once past is past.
Never to return to the present.
Bai Mowan smiled gracefully.
The smile seemed to hold a trace of tears.
Xiao Jinxing returned to the dining table.
Bai Mowan approached the guqin.
She looked at Xiao Jinxing.
Xiao Jinxing looked at Bai Mowan.
No longer with emotion.
But still, there would be some tenderness.
Perhaps it was he who wrought this sorrow.
He brought about the tragedy of himself, An Ning, and Bai Mowan.
He failed Bai Mowan’s deep affection.
So fate decreed that An Ning would never love him.
Leaving him in this life only to love without return.
...
Fengqi Palace.
An Ning was practicing calligraphy while thinking about many things.
Pondering the conflict between Xiao Jinxing and the Bai Family, how Xiao Jinxing could successfully triumph without any cost.
Considering how she could escape completely from under Xiao Jinxing’s watchful eyes.
"Mistress." The Palace Attendant couldn’t help but call her.
An Ning came back to her senses.
She looked at the words "Fu Xingyi" she had written.
After such a long time practicing, the handwriting had noticeably improved.
She looked at the brush strokes on the Xuan paper, smiled helplessly.
She didn’t know when practicing calligraphy became her only way to pass the time.
The Imperial Palace indeed is dull.
"Mistress, it’s late, you should rest." The Palace Attendant was extremely respectful.
An Ning rubbed her shoulder.
It did feel quite late.
Casually she asked, "Why hasn’t His Majesty returned?"
The Palace Attendant dared not answer.
An Ning raised her brows, turning to look at the Palace Attendant.
The Palace Attendant stammered, "I heard that His Majesty went to Renshou Palace today."
Renshou Palace?!
An Ning contemplated, wasn’t that where Wen Jingtang used to reside?
After she died, it must have been desolate.
Why did Xiao Jinxing suddenly go there?!
He surely wouldn’t hold any lingering feelings for Wen Jingtang? As the mastermind behind it all, Xiao Jinxing probably despised her bitterly.
He couldn’t possibly be caring to pay respects.
A bit puzzled in her heart.
An Ning suddenly stood up, "Let’s go, take a look."
"Mistress..." the Palace Attendant quickly called after her.
"Why, can’t we go?" An Ning’s eyes narrowed.
"No, Mistress." The Palace Attendant shook her head hurriedly.
She had heard that His Majesty went there with the concubine today.
She also heard that it was there that His Majesty and the concubine once pledged their love.
Unsure if this sudden visit hinted at rekindled feelings?!
What if it was, and the Mistress accidentally walked into them?
Yet as a mere palace maid, she certainly dared not stop her, nor had the courage to say it outright, so she had to bite the bullet and follow the Mistress to Renshou Palace.
Renshou Palace remained quiet.
But it seemed much cleaner.
Did Xiao Jinxing specifically have it cleaned?!
What was Xiao Jinxing trying to do?!
An Ning entered.
Upon entering, she saw Xiao Jinxing sitting at the dining table in the hall, accompanied only by the eunuch Ping.
And apart from the two, there was Bai Mowan in a white dress.
She sat before a guqin, playing for Xiao Jinxing.
The scene was rare in its harmony, yet warm and romantic.
Perhaps this was the destined chemistry between a man and woman.
"Mistress..." a palace maid spoke.
An Ning gestured to the maid to remain silent.
Then, without a sound, she turned and left with the Palace Attendant.
