Chapter 648: Chapter 233: Xiao Jinxing, Be a Good Emperor from Now On (Fourth Update)

It’s been a while.

Ye Qichi finally helped Xiao Jinxing take off his armor.

The white sleeping robe inside was completely soaked in blood.

Ye Qichi stared at the blood-stained clothes, stunned for a moment.

"Most of the blood isn’t mine," Xiao Jinxing said, as if to comfort her.

Ye Qichi pursed her lips.

She knew, of course.

On the battlefield, she had seen Xiao Jinxing charging into the fray, slaying the enemy.

But with his extraordinary martial arts, he killed countless enemy soldiers without sustaining much injury himself. His heroic combat also boosted the morale of the entire army, making them fight more fiercely, eventually leading to the disarray and retreat of the Beimu army.

"It’s just that, I find war too cruel," Ye Qichi murmured.

She resumed helping him undress from his sleeping robe.

When it came to the last piece, Xiao Jinxing said, "No need."

Ye Qichi didn’t insist.

She went back to her side and quickly removed her own clothes.

They were also full of bloodstains.

All from the wounded soldiers.

Ye Qichi lay down in the wooden tub.

This war reminded her of the apocalypse.

There were often fights in the apocalypse as well.

But not with people.

Humans were scarce and had already united.

Their main opponents were zombies.

Zombies didn’t bleed red blood.

So in fact, ancient battles were truly more cruel than those in the apocalypse.

As soon as she closed her eyes, her mind was filled with images of battle, blood splattering everywhere.

As soon as she closed her eyes, there were visions of skulls flying through the air.

Ye Qichi said aloud, "Xiao Jinxing, be a good emperor in the future!"

Xiao Jinxing did not answer.

She didn’t know if he didn’t want to answer.

Or, if he simply hadn’t heard her.

It seemed she could hear Xiao Jinxing’s faint breathing.

Did he fall asleep as soon as he lay down?!

Thinking about it.

He must be exhausted.

Even after fifteen continuous days of battle, there would be times for rest.

But nobody was truly able to sleep peacefully.

Now, they were naturally exhausted to the extreme.

Ye Qichi didn’t say anything more.

She lay in the tub, drifting off into a drowsy sleep.

When she awoke.

She didn’t know what time it was.

Ye Qichi looked around, only to find that she was already in a bed.

Who had carried her here?!

Xiao Jinxing?!

Damn it.

Meaning she was seen naked by him again.

The key was, her clothes were all put on properly.

Although she didn’t care much.

But the thought of Xiao Jinxing lifting her out of the tub...

Don’t think about it, don’t think about it.

Let’s pretend nothing happened.

Ye Qichi hurriedly got up from the bed.

Little Wu was no longer in the courtyard.

Instead, there were several soldiers guarding the yard.

"Where’s the Prince?" Ye Qichi asked.

"Back to the Princess, the Prince left half an hour ago. I don’t know where he went," one soldier replied.

Ye Qichi was not concerned and asked, "Do you know where the wounded soldiers have been settled?"

"The army entered the city, part of them are guarding the city, and the others went to the barracks."

"There’s a barracks here?"

"Before Gujiang City was occupied by the enemy, the Bai Family troops were mainly stationed here."

Ye Qichi suddenly realized.

"Then take me to the barracks."

"Yes."

The soldier escorted Ye Qichi to the barracks.

Ye Qichi could now freely enter and leave the barracks, and she went straight to the area where the wounded were settled.

At least several hundred people were injured.

Military doctors are limited.

They are too busy to handle everything.

Especially for some severe cases, military doctors simply cannot provide the best treatment.

Ye Qichi took out his medical kit, the one he always carries with him, and began to treat the patients, one by one.

"I knew you would be here once you woke up," a familiar voice suddenly sounded by his ear.

Ye Qichi turned his head and saw Gu Xingchuan.

"Why are you here? Shouldn’t you be resting more?" Ye Qichi asked.

The constitution of Gu Xingchuan’s body was different from others; raised in luxury and without knowledge of martial arts, he followed Xiao Jinxing into battle and was almost carried back by people upon returning. Fortunately, he had only fallen into a coma due to extreme exhaustion. With ample rest, there wouldn’t be any significant issues with his health.

"It’s quite an embarrassing story," Gu Xingchuan could imagine his own sorry state when returning from the battlefield.

Ye Qichi smiled, "Well, at least you didn’t drool in your sleep."

"..."

"Anyway, I came here to help you," Gu Xingchuan changed the subject.

Let’s not remind him of those embarrassing scenes.

"Alright," Ye Qichi didn’t refuse.

After all, Gu Xingchuan knew a bit about medical skills.

With him around, things would naturally go more smoothly.

The two were busy in the military camp.

Xiao Jinxing was also in the camp, getting a grasp on the final casualty figures from the battle and offering his regards to the soldiers, one by one.

After finishing everything and as he prepared to leave.

"Prince, I just heard that the Princess has also come to the camp," reported Xiao Wu.

Xiao Jinxing’s eyes slightly tightened, "Why would she come here instead of resting properly?"

"The Princess is probably here to tend to the wounded soldiers."

Xiao Jinxing pursed his lips.

"Prince, this way please," Xiao Wu quickly led the way.

Xiao Jinxing went over nevertheless.

In the vast tent, Ye Qichi was earnestly busy among a crowd of wounded soldiers.

Gu Xingchuan was assisting her at her side.

The two of them coordinated seamlessly.

Xiao Wu was filled with despair at that moment.

His intention was to play matchmaker for the Prince and the Princess.

When the Prince left for the camp, he even instructed everyone to be quiet and not to wake the Princess.

Such care and protection for the Princess.

Yet now, the Princess was actually with another man... so affectionate and close.

The Prince must be angry.

The Prince could be furious.

"I will call for the Princess," said Xiao Wu hastily.

He wanted to remind the Princess not to stand too close.

The Prince was feeling jealous.

"No need," Xiao Jinxing stopped Xiao Wu, "Let’s go back."

"Prince..."

"She’s busy," said Xiao Jinxing.

Let her be busy.

At this moment, he recalled the time in Yuzhou City.

Back then, Ye Qichi was willing to risk her life for the citizens of Yuzhou City.

A sentence from Ye Qichi suddenly echoed in his ears.

She said, "Xiao Jinxing, you should become a good Emperor in the future."

Xiao Jinxing smiled faintly.

Perhaps, he could.

Xiao Jinxing left.

Xiao Wu watched the Prince’s smile...

The Prince smiled even while watching the Princess with another man.

Did the Prince... encounter a ghost?

It’s so unnerving.

As soon as Xiao Jinxing returned to his courtyard, he saw Bai Mowan coming out from the neighboring courtyard.

Their eyes met.

Bai Mowan walked past him.

"Wan’er," Xiao Jinxing called her.

"Does the Prince have any orders?"

"Where are you going?"

"To the camp."

"Everything is well in the camp now; you may rest for a few more days," Xiao Jinxing said.

"Without seeing it with my own eyes, I cannot be at ease."

"Your arm injury," Xiao Jinxing looked at her clothes. She had taken off her armor and was wearing a light blue dress, with the bloodstains on her arm being quite noticeable.

"It’s nothing."

"Have you properly applied medication?"

"It’s not needed, just a minor wound," Bai Mowan was indifferent.