The Prince Wants to Assassinate Me Every Day-Chapter 991 - 539: Only Love, or No Love (Fifth Update)
"He won’t let his romantic entanglements affect his ability to be a good emperor." An Ning was unappreciative, "You’re overthinking it."
"The emperor is human too; he has emotions and desires."
"He may feel uncomfortable, but he won’t lose his composure." An Ning spoke frankly.
Song Yanqing looked at her.
So even knowing that the emperor would feel miserable losing her, she still wouldn’t stay for him?
"I’m very selfish, not as great as you think, nor do I have the selfless spirit to sacrifice myself for the masses and the world. I don’t need to bear any responsibilities; I’m different from Xiao Jinxing. His fate is predestined; he’s meant to live for the people and the country, but not me." An Ning said coldly, "Song Yanqing, there’s no need to persuade me anymore. I’ve heard too much of what should be said and understood all the principles, but my decision will not change."
Song Yanqing fell silent.
He had nothing to say.
"You should focus more on Xiao Jinxing instead of wasting time on me." An Ning smiled.
The smile was so aloof and indifferent.
Song Yanqing took a deep breath.
Actually, he should have realized it sooner.
If the emperor couldn’t keep the Empress, how could they?
He bowed, "Minister takes his leave."
An Ning nodded.
That instant.
Suddenly, she saw a meteor streak across the sky.
"Ah, a meteor!" An Ning suddenly exclaimed.
With some surprise.
Whether in the apocalypse or in this book, she had never seen a meteor.
Unexpectedly, it was so beautiful.
Song Yanqing heard the Empress’s voice and quickly looked over.
Watched as the meteor flashed before their eyes.
Saw the Empress suddenly clasp her hands together, as if making a wish.
Her lips curled into a smile.
The smile was very beautiful.
And was her wish as charming and beautiful as her appearance?!
Song Yanqing left.
In the realm of love, there’s no distinction between right and wrong.
Only love, or lack of it!
...
An Ning returned to the post station somewhat late.
It was when the weather had turned cooler that she felt a slight chill and came back.
Upon her return, she saw the anxious expression of the palace maid at the door. Seeing her appear, the maid’s eyes turned red, "Madam, you finally returned; the servant was afraid something happened to you!"
"I won’t get into trouble." An Ning said flatly, "If one day I don’t return, there’s no need to worry."
"What?" The palace maid was startled.
"Let’s go inside." An Ning did not explain further.
She entered the room.
The palace maid quickly handed her a bowl of medicinal soup, "Madam, these are the herbs you instructed me to prepare according to your prescription. It seems a bit cold; I’ll have someone warm it up for you."
"No need, it works the same cold." An Ning waved her off.
"Yes." The palace maid handed it over.
An Ning habitually sniffed it and then drank it.
After drinking, she handed the bowl back to the palace maid.
The palace maid took it and couldn’t help but ask, "Is Madam feeling unwell?"
"No."
Just birth control soup.
She still didn’t want to revisit the mistake of ’running with a bump.’
"Then why drink medicine?" The palace maid was somewhat puzzled, "Just now the emperor came by as well, and happened to see me holding your medicine."
An Ning frowned.
Wasn’t Xiao Jinxing supposed to be asleep?!
Shouldn’t he have fallen asleep without a care?!
Last night she couldn’t sleep.
He was even more tired.
"What did he say?" An Ning asked casually.
"The emperor asked if Madam had returned and inquired what was in my hand. I said it was prepared for Madam, so the emperor didn’t ask further."
"Didn’t ask what medicine, nor inquire about my health?" An Ning raised her brow.
"No." The palace maid thought, then confirmed.
"It’s late, prepare for my rest." An Ning stopped thinking about it.
Xiao Jinxing’s wisdom might have guessed it was birth control soup.
He probably guessed that since she hadn’t had the soup yet, she certainly wouldn’t leave tonight.
The next day.
A grand procession of troops set off from the post station.
Toward the border.
After resting the previous night, An Ning’s spirits were clearly improved today.
She lifted the curtains to view the scenery outside the carriage and saw Xiao Jinxing’s valiant figure ahead.
She wondered how long Xiao Jinxing would travel before returning.
At the current pace, they’d be halfway by tomorrow.
If it were tomorrow...
An Ning’s heart suddenly skipped a beat.
Still a bit nervous.
In the evening.
Stopped at another post station.
The following day, set out early again.
Preparing for departure.
"Xiao Jinxing." An Ning suddenly grabbed him.
Xiao Jinxing turned his head.
For some reason, once Xiao Jinxing donned armor, he seemed distant.
It made her somewhat afraid.
An Ning quickly let go.
Xiao Jinxing’s gaze shifted, choosing to ignore.
"Are we still heading straight today?" An Ning asked.
"Tonight." Xiao Jinxing gave a definite answer.
Meaning tonight they would return.
"Good." She just wanted a definite assurance.
To be mentally prepared.
An Ning turned to board the carriage.
"An Ning." Xiao Jinxing suddenly called her.
"Hmm?"
"Take care of yourself." Xiao Jinxing said.
An Ning’s heart suddenly stung.
A needle, piercing straight into her heart.
She bit her lip.
Perhaps.
It’s just momentary compassion.
Five years of free, happy life truly made her capable of sacrificing much for it.
"You too." An Ning smiled.
The smile, distant and indifferent.
Xiao Jinxing no longer lingered.
He turned and strode away, gracefully mounting his warhorse.
An Ning’s gaze remained fixed on his back.
Xiao Jinxing was born a ruler.
He wasn’t meant to live humbly!
At night.
The army settled at another post station.
An Ning knew peace would end tonight.
Thus, she was constantly waiting.
Waiting for the command.
As midnight arrived.
The entire post station suddenly illuminated.
Knocking sounded outside the door.
The palace maid quickly opened the door, "What’s happening?!"
The guard outside seriously replied, "The emperor orders everyone to gather and depart within one stick of incense time without delay or error!"
"Yes." The palace maid immediately agreed.
Daring not to ask why.
She hurried to the bedside, "Madam, the emperor said..."
"I heard, let’s change clothes." An Ning had naturally not slept from start to finish.
The palace maid quickly dressed An Ning.
Within one incense time.
The entire army was ready to depart.
The convoy set off directly.
Returning under the cover of night.
Xiao Jinxing remained ahead, armored and on horseback.
An Ning watched his silhouette under the moonlight.
Truly, each instance was fewer and fewer!
...
Border city.
Dawn was yet to break.
A swift sound of hooves approached.
"Report!"
A loud voice sounded.
The gates opened.
A man quickly dismounted and kneeled, reporting, "General Bai, latest news received, the emperor leading the troops suddenly decided to return journey at midnight today!"
"What?!" Bai Moyi’s face drastically changed.
Beside him, Bai Mowan was shocked too!
