Chapter 316 - 314: Stop Struggling and Start Making Up! (Second Update)

Chapter 316: Chapter 314: Stop Struggling and Start Making Up! (Second Update)

Zhao Jingxuan was stunned, somewhat unclear about what Xu Jing meant by her words, "No, I just didn’t have time to patrol this way, and then I received word from a scout saying you were in trouble. Is there someone in the forest?"

Xu Jing frowned slightly.

If it wasn’t Zhao Jingxuan’s people, then who rescued her?

Cheng Xiao immediately stepped forward and said, "Reporting to Prince Zhao, several arrows suddenly shot out from that forest earlier, killing an enemy soldier attacking the lady. From the precision and murderous intent, the archer is definitely not an ordinary person, most likely someone from the military as well."

Zhao Jingxuan’s expression turned serious, waving his hand, "Someone, go check out the situation in the forest."

However, the people sent by Zhao Jingxuan searched for a long time but returned saying they couldn’t find any trace of anyone in the forest.

Everyone was stunned, looking at Xu Jing, deep in thought, when Zhao Jingxuan laughed heartily, "Since that person helped Miss Xu deal with the enemy, at least it proves he has no ill intentions toward Miss Xu. The rest will be slowly investigated later.

By the way, Miss Xu had better go see Yanci."

Xu Jing was taken aback, suddenly fixing her eyes on Zhao Jingxuan, "What’s wrong with Yanci?"

Beside her, Cheng Xiao immediately shrunk his neck quietly.

Zhao Jingxuan was stunned, "Miss Xu is unaware of Yanci’s situation?"

On the other side, deep in the forest, behind a secluded small hill, a handsome man dressed in dark clothing, standing tall, leisurely leaned against it, gently fiddling with a bow in his left hand.

The servant beside him had been looking at him for a long time, finally couldn’t help but say, "Lord, why did you save Xiao Qilang’s wife? If that woman were seriously injured, it would certainly deal a significant blow to Xiao Qilang, which would greatly benefit our strategic ambitions..."

The man chuckled softly, his voice clear and pleasant, "If our ambitions have to rely on a woman, what kind of ambition is that? Besides..."

Thinking of the woman’s composed and resolute demeanor earlier, whether facing the vicious murderer or the imposing soldiers, standing straight, the man’s lips curved slightly, with a hint of amusement in his eyes, "Such an interesting woman, it would be a pity if she got hurt over such a trivial matter.

Having such a treasure of a wife, that fellow Xiao Yanci dares to let her run around, even coming to such dangerous places, truly doesn’t know how to cherish her."

Servant: "..."

So this is the real reason the lord saved her! At first, it was said with such deep and far-reaching intentions, but in simple terms, it’s nothing but being charmed by her beauty!

His lord always held lofty standards, and this was the first time he’d seen him regard a woman so differently.

What a pity, though, that woman never looked at the lord, and besides, she has reconciled with Xiao Qilang...

The servant couldn’t help but expressionlessly criticize internally, only to see the man suddenly stand straight, squinting slightly, "However, the current situation is dire. I never expected Li Yuan to be so incompetent. Next, we’re probably facing a storm, and we must hurry back to inform Father and the others, and speed up everything."

As good as a woman may be, compared to his grand plans, she is still not significant.

Once his grand plans are realized, and the whole world is in his hands, what is a mere woman? If he intends, why worry about not obtaining her?

Besides, that woman is not fit for a war-torn world.

Her medical skills and her talents in solving cases need to flourish in a thriving era to shine the brightest.

As he seemed to reminisce about that slender yet determined graceful figure, the man’s lips tilted into a cool smile as he strode off.

In Lingzhou City, at this moment, it was a scene of chaos after a great battle, but thanks to the soldiers patrolling and the busy doctors, there was no despondency or gloom, rather a bustling scene of rebuilding the homeland after war.

It was now December, the severe cold of winter biting, and though there were warm bonfires burning everywhere, they were still not enough to dispel the chill of the night completely.

Xiao Yi was riding a horse, leading a team of soldiers patrolling the city, his sharp, deep eyes scanning the surroundings quickly, not missing any corner, speaking in a deep voice, "Everyone, stay alert, be cautious of any remaining enemy forces, and report immediately if anything unusual is found!

Also, there are too many injured in the city, and the weather is too cold, pass the orders to speed up the construction of shelters for treatment and quickly settle the wounded!"

Since he stayed in the city and didn’t go to the front lines, he was wearing a gray-blue round-collar narrow-sleeved robe with a dark blue protective armor over it, standing tall like a pine tree in the fierce cold wind. For the people who had just endured the suffering of war, seeing this man on a horse filled them with strength, as if even the piercing cold wind had warmed up significantly.

It felt as though as long as he was there, they had a backbone, and no matter what difficulties this city faced, it would never fall.

Only those familiar with him knew how grim Xiao Yi’s face looked now, his lips slightly pressed with a strength, though the man usually didn’t smile often, at least his expression was relaxed then.

Xiang You, following beside Xiao Yi, couldn’t help but glance repeatedly at his lord, finally mustering the courage to say, "Lord..."

"Shut up."

Xiao Yi coldly cut him off, "The chaos in the city has just been calmed; the people are still anxious and restless. It’s far from the time we can rest."

Xiang You: "..."

The question isn’t whether they should rest or not! The point is that the enemy has retreated, so why must the lord personally patrol the city?!

True, the lord is the most authoritative figure in the city now, and his personal involvement is uniquely reassuring to the people, but what’s wrong with taking a short break occasionally?!

Xiang You was deeply torn inside, but he had to admit, he dared not control his lord! Couldn’t even if he wanted to!

Just as he was about to resign himself to focusing on patrolling, a familiar graceful figure suddenly came into view. He was momentarily taken aback, initially feeling incredulous, but the next instant, realizing what it meant, he couldn’t help but feel overwhelming joy.

Great, someone who can control the lord and dares to do so is here!

Xiao Yi noticed her presence the moment that figure appeared, standing quietly by a bonfire, the warm yellow flames flickering over her small palm-sized face, her clear eyes reflecting the color of the fire, staring unblinkingly in his direction.

Initially, when they were far apart, he wasn’t sure who she was; his expression was rare and somewhat dazed. But as he got closer, the view became clearer, he couldn’t help but rein in the horse abruptly, impatiently dismounting before the horse had steadied, and hurriedly stood in front of the woman who shouldn’t have been there, a hint of disbelief in his dark eyes, "Jing, why are you here?!"

Xu Jing was slightly startled by the man’s abrupt dismount, and recalling what Zhao Jingxuan had said earlier, a flame of anger suddenly ignited in her heart, but on the surface, she smiled more gently; amidst the small cracking sounds of the nearby fire, she softly said, "There’s no rush to explain why I’m here, Yanci, you tell me honestly, are you hiding something from me?"

A sudden ominous premonition arose in Xiao Yi’s heart as he glanced discreetly at Cheng Xiao, who was standing beside Xu Jing.

Cheng Xiao immediately shook his head vigorously.

No, he really hadn’t said anything about that matter! The lord instructed him not to tell madam for now, so he didn’t say a word, he was obedient!

Later realizing the lord was probably asking about something else, he nodded vigorously.

Yes, yes, madam found out about that matter! Lord, you’ve been exposed! So stop struggling and coax her quickly!

Xiao Yi immediately understood, amused yet helplessly shifting his gaze back to the woman in front of him, not speaking, just looking at her with a smiling, intent, and warm expression in his dark eyes.

Xu Jing, initially intending to question angrily, was instantly calmed by his gaze, her internal irritation dissipated, and her forced smile faltered, looking worried and confused at the man in front of her.

Wasn’t Zhao Jingxuan saying he injured his right shoulder?

Then why did it seem like he injured his brain to her?

Sensing Xu Jing’s gaze constantly darting to his head, Xiao Yi inexplicably understood her look, feeling both amused and exasperated, suddenly reaching out to grab her hands, pulling her toward him, leaning close, and in a low voice, "Never mind what I’m hiding for now, Jing, have you forgotten what you promised to return to me next time we meet?"