Chapter 629: Chapter 215: The Prince’s Sudden Change of Face (Five Updates)

Ye Qichi woke up to find it was already night.

After three days and nights of relentless traveling, there was simply no chance for a good rest.

Such a comfortable sleep was utterly gratifying.

Ye Qichi stretched lazily, ready to get up.

"Princess, have you awakened?" Xie Ruotong’s voice came to her ears.

Then, the candlelight in the room became brighter.

Ye Qichi could also see Xie Ruotong clearly.

"Didn’t you rest?" Ye Qichi frowned.

"I did rest, just woke up early."

"I’ve slept quite a long time."

"Mm." Xie Ruotong nodded.

Ye Qichi didn’t mind, it seemed, anyhow, there was nothing to do.

Ye Qichi got out of bed.

Xie Ruotong naturally came forward to help Ye Qichi dress.

"No need, I can do it myself," said Ye Qichi.

She never thought about having Xie Ruotong serve her.

To her.

Xie Ruotong was a friend.

"It’s okay, I can do it," Xie Ruotong said, "Being an assassin, I’ve learned everything. Helping you dress is not difficult."

"I know nothing is difficult for you, but I prefer not," Ye Qichi persisted.

"I promised Lu You I would take good care of you," said Xie Ruotong.

Of course, Lu You couldn’t follow them to the military camp.

Battles are not about fun; Lu You being there would be a burden.

With no other choice, Lu You could only hug her with tears and snot, begging her to take good care of the Princess.

Lu You’s sincerity made her think of Qiao’er...

So naturally, she could not be the one to break a promise.

"Don’t worry about her," Ye Qichi said nonchalantly.

"..." If that girl Lu You knew the Princess didn’t care about her, Lu You would cry herself to death.

"During the march, I am not so fragile," said Ye Qichi, "Go and ask when we can have a meal, I’m actually quite hungry."

"Alright." Xie Ruotong got up and left.

Ye Qichi then dressed herself.

Ancient clothing was indeed complicated.

It took Ye Qichi quite a while to get dressed.

As she got out of bed and walked out, she saw Xie Ruotong and a soldier from the Bai Family passing dishes around.

Seeing the table full of dishes, Ye Qichi was somewhat surprised.

"Do army camps always eat this well?" Ye Qichi was even thinking of bringing some chili sauce for meals on the road.

There was no time for that, it was too rushed.

"I suppose they’re making an effort for the Princess’s sake," guessed Xie Ruotong.

"Where is everyone else?" inquired Ye Qichi.

Asking about the assassins who came along.

"They’ve already eaten," said Xie Ruotong, "Someone has already brought evening meals."

"And you?"

"I’m waiting to eat with the Princess."

"Then sit down," Ye Qichi didn’t ask further.

The two of them began to eat the military fare.

The taste was not particularly good, but it wasn’t bad either.

And the abundance of dishes was indeed a pleasant surprise.

"Has Xiao Jinxing come by?" While eating, Ye Qichi asked Xie Ruotong.

"He hasn’t," Xie Ruotong replied, "Should I have someone inquire about the Prince’s whereabouts?"

"No need, I was just asking casually."

"Mm." Xie Ruotong acknowledged.

In the quiet mealtime.

"That..." Xie Ruotong hesitated.

"What’s the matter?" Ye Qichi was still eating heartily.

"The Prince and General Bai seem to have a good relationship," Xie Ruotong cautiously broached the subject.

Seeing Bai Mowan leaning on the crown prince today was unavoidably misleading.

"Isn’t that common knowledge in the Daxuan Kingdom?"

"The Princess doesn’t mind?"

"What is there to mind," Ye Qichi stated, then sighed, "I just hope Bai Mowan doesn’t mind my presence."

"...The Princess truly possesses a magnanimous heart!" Xie Ruotong sincerely admired.

Even when she married Song Yanqing in the past.

Knowing full well that Song Yanqing’s affection was for Xie Ruilin, although she forced herself to accept their relationship, there were still some emotions stirring inside her.

Unexpectedly.

Ye Qichi could actually be so generous.

She always thought that such a wife only existed in storybooks.

"You’re thinking too much," Ye Qichi said with a smile.

There were too many things that she didn’t know how to explain to Xie Ruotong.

After all, she would come to understand in time.

Ye Qichi continued to eat her meal.

Suddenly, someone walked in at the door of the room.

Xie Ruotong also noticed.

She quickly stood up, "Prince."

Seeing the person beside Xiao Jinxing, she also called out, "General Bai."

It was naturally Xiao Jinxing and Bai Mowan. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

Bai Mowan’s gaze fell on Xie Ruotong, "Cousin."

Xie Ruotong and Bai Mowan were cousins.

But in fact, Bai Mowan didn’t have a good impression of Xie Ruotong.

After all, Xie Ruotong was the elder sister of Xie Ruiyao.

In the previous life, Xie Ruiyao’s cruelty towards her was something Bai Mowan could not forget.

It’s just that, in the previous life, Xie Ruotong never returned to the Duke Mansion.

Indeed.

After rebirth, too many things have changed.

It seems.

All associated with Ye Qichi.

She heard that the reason Xie Ruotong was able to return to the Duke Mansion was all thanks to Ye Qichi’s efforts.

Bai Mowan and Xie Ruotong merely exchanged brief greetings.

Women are naturally attentive to detail.

A simple look, a line of conversation, they could keenly perceive whether the other person was someone they could form a deep friendship with.

Clearly, they were not.

"Is this your meal?" Xiao Jinxing suddenly spoke up, directly referring to the evening meal.

"Yes," Ye Qichi nodded. "Have you and General Bai eaten? Would you like to join us?"

"We have already eaten at the military camp," Xiao Jinxing said coldly.

"Oh," Ye Qichi responded, and did not inquire any further.

"Who prepared the meal?" Xiao Jinxing’s eyes narrowed.

Ye Qichi frowned.

What’s wrong with him again.

"Brother Xiao, don’t be angry, it was I who ordered the meal for the Princess," Bai Mowan hurriedly explained. "I was worried that the Princess might not be accustomed to the food, so I specially instructed the cook to prepare a few more dishes."

Upon hearing that it was Bai Mowan’s arrangement, Xiao Jinxing’s expression noticeably softened.

He said, obviously addressing Ye Qichi, "Upon arriving at the military camp, one must follow the military camp’s rules, and keep everything simple."

"Alright, I’ll be mindful next time," Bai Mowan quickly agreed.

She appeared to be exceedingly obedient.

Ye Qichi didn’t bother to watch their affection anymore.

Although she had already eaten her fill, she now served herself another bowl of white rice.

Pondering over this last exquisite meal, she was prepared to stuff herself, even if she ended up overeating.

"Eat less," Xiao Jinxing said coldly.

Ye Qichi was speechless.

Can’t I eat well, nor eat a bit more?!

"The military’s food supply is limited, wastefulness is shameful!"

Ye Qichi rolled her eyes.

She just knew that whenever Xiao Jinxing saw Bai Mowan, he would become a completely different person.

Xiao Jinxing then coldly said, "Starting today, Wan’er and I will be spending some time in the military camp to straighten out the military’s discipline. You, behave yourself."

"Is Gu Xingchuan also going with you?" Ye Qichi asked.

"He is my Think Tank, of course, he must follow!"

"I was just saying, with Gu Xingchuan’s delicate skin, don’t let him work too hard..."

"Mind your own business!"

With that remark.

Xiao Jinxing left with long strides.