Chapter 645: Chapter 230: Ye Qichi, Recognize Your Own Identity (One More Update)

Bai Mowan left.

Only Ye Qichi and Xiao Jinxing remained inside the tent.

Xiaowu and Xie Ruotong tactfully stepped out of the tent as well.

After Xiaowu left, unable to contain himself, he asked Xie Ruotong, "Miss Xie, why didn’t you stop General Bai?"

"Why should I stop her?" Xie Ruotong countered Xiaowu.

"..."

Xie Ruotong smiled slightly, "Shouldn’t General Bai face reality?!"

Xiaowu stared directly at Xie Ruotong.

Suddenly, he slapped his own forehead.

How could he not have thought of that?!

It was clearly him being meddlesome just now!

Inside the tent.

Ye Qichi watched Bai Mowan’s heartbroken departure, then turned back to look at Xiao Jinxing, "Why not go after her?"

According to the script, shouldn’t Xiao Jinxing have chased after her?

Then the two of them would awkwardly interact, and as the background music played, they should have shared their first kiss on screen.

Xiao Jinxing’s eyes flickered slightly, staring coldly at Ye Qichi.

It made her scalp tingle.

He himself chose not to pursue or explain, what use is there to blame her?! 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

No matter what she said.

It couldn’t compare to a single word he might say to Bai Mowan.

"Ye Qichi, know your place!" Xiao Jinxing dropped the remark and left abruptly.

Ye Qichi watched Xiao Jinxing leave with a speechless expression.

She has always been very clear about her own status!

Xiao Jinxing walked out of the tent.

Xiaowu was still chatting with Xie Ruotong.

Seeing the Prince come out, he quickly followed the Prince and left.

Xiao Jinxing, with Xiaowu in tow, didn’t head directly back to his own tent.

Instead, he wandered aimlessly around the military camp.

Clearly burdened with heavy thoughts.

Xiaowu pondered that between the two women, indeed, it must be very difficult to choose?!

The Princess is beautiful, intelligent, and noble, having repeatedly risked her life to save the Prince.

General Bai is gentle and empathetic, providing warmth to the Prince from a young age.

The Prince’s hesitation is unavoidable.

Xiao Jinxing truly felt conflicted at this moment.

Just now, he didn’t chase after Bai Mowan, restraining himself from doing so, watching Bai Mowan’s saddened demeanor, seeing that she too was waiting for him, wanting several times to follow her, yet repeatedly failing to take that step, as if a voice deep inside him was telling him not to go.

Do not go.

Gradually, a boundary was drawn between them.

But to truly go against his promise to Bai Mowan seemed to be something he could not let go of.

From a young age he had always been clear about what he needed, and what he had to do.

For the first time, he found himself caught in such a dilemma.

For the first time, he was so torn between two women.

"Prince," Xiaowu suddenly spoke respectfully.

Xiao Jinxing responded.

"This servant thinks that the Prince really doesn’t need to force himself at this time," Xiaowu said.

Xiao Jinxing glanced at Xiaowu.

Xiaowu mustered his courage and said, "Now is a critical time for warfare; the Prince should not be distracted by romantic affairs. Most importantly, time will prove to the Prince who he truly desires?"

Xiao Jinxing pursed his lips.

Xiaowu, who had been by his side for many years, truly understood not only his martial arts skills but also his inner thoughts and desires.

At this moment, he really should not focus his energy on anything other than warfare.

Warfare is the key.

Only by winning the battle, is it possible to return.

It might be possible to take everything one desires in one go.

As for Bai Mowan and Ye Qichi...

He decided to put them aside for now.

...

The next day.

Just after breakfast, Ye Qichi was called by Xiaowu to discuss military matters.

When she arrived, everyone was already there.

She glanced at Bai Mowan.

Bai Mowan’s eyes were slightly swollen, apparently she had cried last night, but today she appeared energetic, showing no signs of the despair she had experienced yesterday.

A general, indeed, must have the demeanor of a general.

As for Xiao Jinxing.

This person, who never reveals his emotions, naturally showed nothing on his face.

A night had passed.

The events of last night seemed as if they had never happened.

Everyone returned to their usual selves.

Of course.

Ye Qichi was also very calm.

After all, these people were just passing figures in her life.

Inside the tent.

The discussion about military matters was especially serious.

Xiao Jinxing said, "I thought about it overnight and decided to send troops today to scout the food transportation situation in Beimu Country."

"I wish to go personally," Bai Mowan suddenly spoke.

Xiao Jinxing looked at Bai Mowan.

Bai Mowan was resolute, "I bear significant responsibility for the last defeat, so this time, I hope to redeem myself by personally scouting the enemy situation."

"No need," Xiao Jinxing said, "I already have plans for scouting the enemy, you stay put for there are more important tasks for you when we face the enemy directly."

Bai Mowan bit her lip.

She glanced at Xiao Jinxing and ultimately chose to remain silent.

She thought over it the whole night.

Thought of a lot.

She would live for herself, and for her family.

If anyone infringed upon her and her family’s interests, she would not be merciful.

And would not trust anyone again!

"Scouting the enemy requires someone highly skilled in martial arts, ideally working alone. The more people there are, the easier it is to be discovered," Xiao Jinxing explained, "thus, my ideal candidate is Xie Ruotong."

Xie Ruotong was named, and her eyes flickered slightly.

She had no objections.

As long as Ye Qichi gave the order.

She would execute it.

"No," before anyone else could speak, Bai Mowan directly rejected, "Xie Ruotong is not a military person, such an important confidential task must not be given to an outsider! If secrets are leaked, the crime would be terribly severe!"

Ye Qichi glanced at Bai Mowan, seeing her rejection of her.

Then she turned her eyes to look at Xie Ruotong.

Xie Ruotong appeared very calm and unconcerned.

For her, concepts such as defending the country and national pride at least for now did not have much impact in her heart.

"Xie Ruotong came with Ye Qichi, and since she’s in the military, she is considered a military person. Effective immediately, everyone who came with Ye Qichi is to join the military," Xiao Jinxing ordered.

Bai Mowan felt a tightness in her chest.

She clearly felt Xiao Jinxing’s favoritism.

For such an important task, why hand it to someone brought by Ye Qichi?

Aren’t there plenty of capable heroes in the military camp that outmatch those brought by Ye Qichi?!

"Prince," Bai Wenwu spoke up, though not as hostile as Bai Mowan, he expressed his concerns, "Miss Xie has no military experience, many things in the military she’s unfamiliar with, I worry, in case of any mistakes, she really can’t bear this responsibility."

"I have also considered this. Xie Ruotong is highly skilled in martial arts, in case of any accident, she can escape smoothly and is not easy to be captured by the enemy, making her the best choice. However, as Xie Ruotong is new to the camp, there should be someone to guide her. I will arrange for a soldier to accompany her," Xiao Jinxing said.

Bai Wenwu nodded.

Regarding Xiao Jinxing’s decision, there was nothing much to criticize.