Chapter 637: Chapter 223: Bai Mowan’s Unrequited Love (Face-Slapping) (Third Update)

Xiaowu left Ye Qichi’s tent.

He assigned two soldiers to guard the entrance of Ye Qichi’s tent.

Then he went to the Prince’s tent.

The Prince was sitting on a soft couch in the tent, studying the battle map.

Xiaowu quietly went over and respectfully stood beside him.

"Did Ye Qichi say anything?" Xiao Jinxing asked while drawing on the battle map.

He seemed casual.

"He said nothing," Xiaowu answered.

Xiao Jinxing’s eyebrows slightly raised.

"However, he did speak to Military Adviser Gu," Xiaowu said, seemingly casual but intently watching the Prince’s reaction.

"Did Gu Xingchuan go to Ye Qichi?"

"Yes."

"What did he say?" Xiao Jinxing remained indifferent.

"The Princess mentioned that Military Adviser Gu has a promising future," Xiaowu highlighted the main point.

Xiao Jinxing’s grip on the brush tightened noticeably.

"Did she say anything else?"

"Military Adviser Gu advised the Princess to make amends with the Prince," Xiaowu continued.

Xiao Jinxing’s eyes visibly moved, and then he resumed writing. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

It seemed he was waiting for Xiaowu to continue.

He waited for a long time.

But Xiaowu did not speak further.

"And then?!" Xiao Jinxing’s tone was clearly displeased.

Xiaowu pursed his lips.

It was clear he cared about the Princess, yet he didn’t go see her himself.

Gu Xingchuan knew to show concern.

If one day the Princess left, let’s see if you can still keep your cool!

"The Princess didn’t say anything," Xiaowu answered.

Xiao Jinxing’s face clearly changed again.

Xiaowu did not dare to provoke the Prince any further.

He stood still at the side.

Until.

Bai Mowan walked into the tent.

Xiao Jinxing barely managed to soften his expression.

"Xing brother, are you still studying the battle map?" Bai Mowan walked up to him, looked at the map in front of him, and asked.

Xiao Jinxing returned to normal, "The cities we lost earlier must be reclaimed as soon as possible. Otherwise, not only will it allow Beimu Country to advance further, but also stimulate the greed of other neighboring countries towards Daxuan’s territory! We must strike back from a desperate position!"

"Yes," Bai Mowan nodded firmly.

Before Xiao Jinxing’s arrival, due to several consecutive defeats, the morale was severely damaged, and the army had collapsed.

Fortunately, since Xiao Jinxing arrived, he reinvigorated the military spirit.

Now the army’s morale has solidified, just awaiting the right moment to make a last stand.

It also must be said.

Xiao Jinxing indeed has meticulous thoughts and will not start a war rashly; everything must be planned to perfection.

This battle is crucial.

If we do not win, trying to rise again will be as difficult as the Qin Dynasty’s path through Shu.

"Did you need something?" Xiao Jinxing asked Bai Mowan.

Towards her, he habitually was gentle.

Whenever Bai Mowan came looking for him, he would first cater to her needs.

His kindness towards Bai Mowan seemed habitual.

Habitual enough that it’s hard for him to change.

"About today’s incident..." Bai Mowan hesitated to speak.

Xiao Jinxing, of course, knew what Bai Mowan wanted to say.

His expression slightly hardened, "It was wrong for Ye Qichi’s people to harm yours."

"But it was also my fault," Bai Mowan ultimately did not wish to bully Ye Qichi unduly.

Disliking Ye Qichi was one thing.

But her character could not stretch to falsely accusing the innocent.

Xiao Jinxing looked at Bai Mowan, somewhat silent.

Bai Mowan said, "I know Xing brother cares about me and hates to see me wronged, but I also don’t want Xing brother to be blamed by Ye Qichi because of me. So I hope that Xing brother can lightly punish Ye Qichi, and after noon, lift Ye Qichi’s confinement and fasting."

She sincerely came to plead for Ye Qichi.

Today, Xiao Jinxing stood unconditionally by her side, and she was truly moved.

Since Xiao Jinxing was so good to her, she also did not want to make things difficult for him.

Xiao Jinxing asked Ye Qichi to come to the military camp.

Although she was dissatisfied, she knew he must have had his reasons.

Moreover, she had witnessed Ye Qichi’s medical skills, so there was no need for doubt.

"Punishing Ye Qichi isn’t for your sake," Xiao Jinxing began.

Bai Mowan’s heart jolted.

How could it not be?!

If not, he could have simply done nothing to Ye Qichi.

She looked at Xiao Jinxing.

Xiao Jinxing said indifferently, "As an outsider, Ye Qichi injured a soldier in the army; punishing him is merely to protect the soldiers. Soldiers also need human rights and respect."

Bai Mowan bit her lip.

So.

She had been overthinking.

"Also, as a general, you can’t lose face in front of the soldiers. You need to lead in battle and make your subordinates absolutely obey your commands, and it’s essential to maintain your authority. I cannot punish you in front of the soldiers and dull your sharpness, so I had no choice but to let Ye Qichi take the blame. Because Ye Qichi doesn’t need to lead troops into battle."

Bai Mowan’s face turned somewhat pale.

All of Xiao Jinxing’s considerations were based on the bigger picture, not due to personal bias towards her.

She had thought... selfishly thought... that Xiao Jinxing was just protecting her.

Unconditionally protecting her.

She bit her lip.

Despair made it impossible for her to hide her emotions.

Xiao Jinxing could see it too.

"Wan’er," Xiao Jinxing called her.

Bai Mowan looked up at Xiao Jinxing, "It’s my fault; you don’t have to comfort me. Next time, I will pay attention, manage my subordinates properly, and ensure to fully understand the situation before making decisions and taking actions."

"Hmm," Xiao Jinxing nodded.

That "Hmm," seemed like an acknowledgment, accepting her impulsiveness today.

But Xiao Jinxing called her.

Not really to comfort her.

But simply to remind her.

It was just, she had said it herself.

Thinking of this, Bai Mowan still felt uncomfortable.

Xiao Jinxing was very good to her.

No doubt.

Even if today’s mediation wasn’t for her, she still knew that Xiao Jinxing was good to her.

But the kindness now, always felt different than before.

Being good to her now.

Seems like there’s an extra Ye Qichi in the middle.

She bit her lip tightly, feeling unpleasant inside.

Being told off by Xiao Jinxing, she could accept.

But.

Thinking of Ye Qichi, it seemed like, she could never let go.

"Brother Xiao, have you become close with Ye Qichi?" Bai Mowan suddenly asked him.

Ultimately unable to control her inner thoughts.

She asked.

Xiao Jinxing’s Adam’s apple moved.

The pen in his hand also tightened slightly.

He said, "It’s also an imperial command that cannot be disobeyed."

So.

Xiao Jinxing compromised, didn’t he?!

Because the Emperor had issued a decree that they must never divorce.

He could only follow the imperial command.

But when.

Was Xiao Jinxing ever such a person to suffer passively!

If he were, from the moment his mother was harmed, he would have already been disheartened and not progressed to where he is today.

Is it really the imperial command, or... Xiao Jinxing has accepted it.

Accepted.

His feelings for Ye Qichi.

Bai Mowan’s eyes turned somewhat red, "You once promised me, you would wait for me. No matter how long."

Xiao Jinxing gripped the pen tightly.

"Are you going to, break your promise now?" Bai Mowan asked him, pausing after each word.