Chapter 280 - 278: They Will Have Different Endings

Chapter 280: Chapter 278: They Will Have Different Endings

The moonlight outside the window spread a silvery glow, and the outside world was silent, evoking a sense of tranquil times.

Xiao Yi walked back to the bedside, paused, and gently asked, "Do you want to sleep on the inside or the outside?"

Xu Jing was slightly taken aback and said, "On the outside, I am more used to sleeping there."

"Alright."

After Xiao Yi spoke, he got into bed, moved to the inner side, and casually drew down the curtain, saying, "Sleep early, good night, Jing."

Feeling the undeniable warmth beside her and the usual refreshing and pleasant scent on Xiao Yi, Xu Jing’s heartbeat involuntarily quickened, and she could clearly feel the warmth on her cheeks gradually increasing.

If the lamp were still lit at this moment, Xiao Yi would definitely see the two suspicious blushes on her face.

She lay down too, pulled the quilt over her, and said, "Good night."

Saying this, she turned her body, facing outward, trying to lessen the influence of the man beside her, and keep her mind clear.

It was only now that she had time to seriously recall what Xiao Yi had just said, and she still found it somewhat incredible.

Xiao Yi had feelings for her?

And said he wanted to be with her forever?

Which meant he wanted this remarriage to become real...

Xu Jing couldn’t help but let out a silent sigh.

When did things become like this? Clearly, when they first met, Xiao Yi looked at her with disdain, and even the remarriage was her own suggestion...

It was only now she realized that maybe it wasn’t that she couldn’t see Xiao Yi’s feelings for her, but that her own heart was already in disarray. She didn’t even have her own thoughts sorted out, so where would she find the energy to consider others’.

She wasn’t so unaware that she couldn’t realize if her heart was moved. The peace and excitement every time she saw Xiao Yi, the disbelief and joy when she found him always guarding outside her carriage, the subtle emptiness when she saw it was not him during her time of illness...

She had already sensed her unusual feelings for Xiao Yi, but his intrusion was too sudden. Just as Xiao Yi said, she treated their remarriage with such simple and pure thoughts, she had never considered that this remarriage would develop in another direction, and was even reluctant to think about it.

In this matter, Xiao Yi was evidently more decisive and determined than she was.

She didn’t even know how he, who had been hiding his feelings, suddenly decided to reveal everything. Wasn’t he afraid she would think he deceived her into marriage and turn against him?

But now, she could no longer avoid it.

The lesson of Hesitance leading to lifelong regret, taught to her through Xu Huan’an’s personal experience, reminded her that if she were as hesitant and indecisive as Xu Huan’an back then, would she and Xiao Yi end up like Xu Huan’an and the original protagonist?

Thinking of this, Xu Jing’s heart couldn’t help but clench tightly. Even though it was a cold and chilly day, she broke out in a shallow cold sweat.

She tightened her fist, forcing her thoughts to come back to the present.

She was not the original protagonist, and Xiao Yi was not Xu Huan’an.

They certainly wouldn’t meet such an end.

Perhaps her heart had already come to a decision, Xu Jing soon fell into a deep sleep, surprisingly peaceful, without any dreams through the night.

When she awoke the next day, it took her a while to remember where she was. She hurriedly turned her head, only to find that the spot beside her was already empty.

A little surprised, she reached out to feel, and the spot was completely cold, indicating that the man had been up for quite some time.

Just as she was about to call for someone, the door gently opened, and Chunyang peeked in, joyfully saying, "Madam, you’re awake indeed. I’ll go prepare your wash and toiletries."

"Wait a moment."

Xu Jing quickly halted her, saying, "Where is Lord?"

Chunyang’s expression suddenly turned a bit peculiar, and she couldn’t help but add with a tone of grievance, "Before dawn, there was an urgent summon from the palace, and Lord hurriedly packed his things and set off, telling us not to wake Madam and let you sleep well."

She added, fearing Xu Jing would overthink, "However, Lord is very concerned about Madam, specifically telling the other maids that Madam is new here and not accustomed to being served by others, so for the time being, only Chunyang and Chunxiang will attend to you directly. The other maids are in the outer yard, to avoid Madame getting unnecessary attention."

However, Xu Jing could hardly pay attention to the latter part of Chunyang’s words.

Leaving before dawn? To where?!

That bastard, she had spent most of the night preparing her response and hadn’t given it to him yet!

Xu Jing calmed herself and secretly gritted her teeth, saying, "Which guards, who usually accompany Lord, are still here? Xiang Zuo? Xiang You? Cheng Xiao?"

These were all people who often followed Xiao Yi and might know something.

Chunyang looked puzzled and said, "Lord only took Xiang Guard with him. Commander Xiang and Guard Cheng are still here."

Xu Jing expressionlessly stated, "After I finish dressing, bring them over."

She couldn’t believe this man just left, without leaving her any explanation!

After all, it was only the second day of their remarriage, and all of the Xiao Family and Xu Family members who specifically came from Bianzhou for her wedding were still in the Western Capital!

Just as Xu Jing finished her grooming, the voice of Qiushui came from outside, "Madam, Commander Xiang has arrived."

"Come in."

While speaking, Xu Jing walked over to the small hall and sat down. Not long after, she saw Xiang Zuo, dressed in a tight-fitting black robe and looking tall and robust with his perennial stern face, enter. He respectfully bowed to Xu Jing and said, "I greet Madame. Before departing, Lord instructed me to explain the situation to Madame upon awakening."

Xu Jing’s mood improved slightly, "Speak."

"Lord is heading to the realm governed by Shuofang Jiedu Envoy, Lingzhou. The previous dynasty’s Military Governors leveraged their military might for personal gain, becoming a major reason for the downfall of the former dynasty. This is something Madame should be aware of.

After the Grand Ancestor Emperor established Great Chu, he aimed to weaken or even eliminate the remaining Military Governors. Through the efforts of the Grand Ancestor Emperor and the previous Emperor, Great Chu was left with only six strong Military Governors, among whom the Shuofang Jiedu Envoy, Cui Han, was one.

However, the measures of the Grand Ancestor Emperor and the former Emperor were overly aggressive, ultimately leading to the rebellion of King Wu. Since the current Emperor ascended, prioritizing post-war reconstruction and restoration of Great Chu, as well as to avoid sparking another rebellion, aggressive measures have not been taken.

In recent years, although various Jiedu Envoys have had minor actions, they haven’t caused major turmoil. However, roughly three days ago, something happened with the Shuofang Jiedu Envoy, Cui Han..."

As Xu Jing listened, her expression grew increasingly solemn.

This matter involved various Jiedu Envoys.

And... the Shuofang Jiedu Envoy Cui Han had something happen three days ago?

Xiang Zuo continued, "Originally, three days ago, the Holy Emperor intended to send Lord to Lingzhou, where Cui Han resides, to resolve this matter. However, at that time, Lord and Madame’s wedding was imminent, and with what had just happened to the Xu Family, leaving suddenly might cause others to harbor ill intentions towards Madame.

Thus, Lord insisted on waiting to leave until after the wedding with Madame, and not informing Madame earlier was to prevent unnecessary worry."

This concerned the nation’s governance; who knows the price Xiao Yi paid and the pressure he bore to remain for the wedding.

Xu Jing pursed her lips slightly and asked, "Could you inform me what happened to the Shuofang Jiedu Envoy Cui Han?"