Chapter 317 - 315: The Shameless Mr. Xiao (First Update)

Chapter 317: Chapter 315: The Shameless Mr. Xiao (First Update)

Xu Jing: "..."

So he had been staring at her just now because he was thinking about this matter!

She thought he would at least feel a bit guilty for hiding his injuries from her, yet seeing his demeanor, he seemed unperturbed and even a bit smug!

Xu Jing’s mouth twitched slightly. She tried to pull her hand away, but it wouldn’t budge. Unable to hold back, she ground her teeth and said, "Xiao Yanci, we’re still outside. Do you have any shame?"

Xiao Yi’s eyes suddenly seemed brighter than the stars above, his mouth curling up even more, "No rush. If you’re shy, Madam, you can return it to me back in the room."

Xu Jing: "..."

She wasn’t shy initially, but this brazen man’s words made her face flush with heat.

Unable to free her hand, she could only kick his boot hard, saying harshly, "Xiao Yanci, don’t think pretending nothing happened will let you off for hiding this from me. Go back to the room and rest so I can check your wound."

With a chuckle, Xiao Yi held her hand tighter, whispering, "Don’t kick, the boots are hard. If you hurt your foot, it would still be me who feels distressed."

Xu Jing: "..."

Her face grew even hotter. She couldn’t tell if it was the nearby bonfire or the shamelessness of the man in front of her.

Noticing more people sneakily watching them, Xu Jing was so angry she ground her teeth, "Xiao Yanci, haven’t I told you that teasing words need to be used appropriately and not just anywhere?"

The man in front of her raised an eyebrow, confidently saying, "Madam, you’re mistaken. Intentional teasing are flippant words. What I said were words from my heart."

Fine, it seems he’s using his talents for top scholar to concoct these flattering words.

For the first time, Xu Jing felt at a loss dealing with this man. Just as she intended to free herself, a loud laugh came from the side. Zhao Jingxuan’s hearty laughter rang out, "Yanci, I didn’t expect you to be so lovey-dovey with your wife! Xiao Liu and Jingchen know about this side of you?"

Xiao Yi paused slightly, finally letting go of one of Xu Jing’s hands, but still holding her tightly with the other, as he turned to Zhao Jingxuan. His expression returned to its usual calm solemnity, with a faint smile, "So it was Prince Zhao who brought my wife over. I must thank Prince Zhao properly."

Zhao Jingxuan shook his head helplessly, pretending to complain to Xu Jing, "Miss Xu, look at your husband, in some respects, he is truly stiff. No matter how many times I say it, he insists on being so formal with me, really trying to make me uncomfortable. How did you come to fancy such a dull man?"

Xu Jing raised an eyebrow slightly, finally making Xiao Yi break into a helpless smile, "Brother Changming, please don’t tease me anymore."

"That’s more like it."

Zhao Jingxuan said satisfactorily, "Yanci was injured this afternoon, Miss Xu, you should take him to rest. I’ll handle matters in the city. I’ve instructed the general from Yuanzhou to escort Li Yuan over; he should arrive by tomorrow morning. The interrogation of other captives can wait till tomorrow morning as well."

Xiao Yi asked, "How is the situation outside the city?"

"The situation outside can be left to Cui Han and his son. They feel it was their mismanagement that brought this disaster to Lingzhou, and are deeply remorseful, so you don’t need to worry."

Zhao Jingxuan suddenly blinked mischievously, "It’s rare for you and Miss Xu to reunite, so enjoy your time together."

Then, he called over a young soldier, "Escort Vice Minister Xiao and Miss Xu back to the Prefecture to rest."

Since Xiao Yi and the others had arrived, they had been staying at the Lingzhou Prefecture. In this war, the enemy forces were repelled before reaching the Lingzhou Prefecture, so it remained unharmed.

Originally, Xiao Yi intended to ride back with Xu Jing, but Xu Jing, glaring at him, forced him into the carriage.

Once they arrived at the Lingzhou Prefecture, Xu Jing, focusing on Xiao Yi’s injuries, hurriedly took him to their room, ready to call for items to treat his wounds.

But as she turned to leave, just a few steps away, she was suddenly enveloped by two strong arms from behind. The next instant, she found herself tightly ensnared in a broad, warm embrace. Xu Jing paused slightly, feeling the man behind nuzzle into her neck, his warm, moist breath brushing over her ear and neck, inexplicably giving her goosebumps.

The attendant who brought them in was caught off guard, face flushed red, quickly turned and left the room, thoughtfully closing the door behind them.

Rigid with tension, she dared not move, fearing she might disturb the man’s injury behind her. It took her a while to find her voice, "Xiao Yanci, let go of me..."

The man behind her was silent for a long time, holding her even tighter, before suddenly laughing hoarsely, "Madam said, once we’re back in the room, you’d give me the hug you owe me..."

When did she ever say that!

This so-called hug she supposedly owed him was just his own concoction!

Watching as this man shamelessly refused to let her go, Xu Jing blushed, softening her tone, "Yanci, when you’ve hugged long enough, let go. I’ll go fetch something to treat your wound..."

Yet the man behind her suddenly sighed softly, "Madam, you are so unkind. How could you say hug long enough and let go? If you say so, I won’t dare release you all night..."

Xu Jing: "..."

What kind of talk is this? That’s not what she meant!

"Ah Jing only thinks of putting me on trial, not realizing how worried I was when you suddenly vanished."

The man’s tone suddenly turned somber, a hint of restrained melancholy casting a shadow over it, causing the flustered Xu Jing to freeze slightly, her mind suddenly becoming clear.

No wonder Xiao Yi turned so unreasonable and domineering tonight. Usually, even when she suggested they try getting closer, he had always restrained himself, just held her hand, and gentlemanly asked for a hug.

She had forgotten how the incident of her disappearance days ago had caused him anguish.

Hearing Zhao Jingxuan mention his injury today had her worried, let alone at that time when he had no news of her; imagine his state of mind then.

Xu Jing’s heart surged with an undercurrent as she pondered before deciding not to rush from his embrace. Softening her stance, she leaned comfortably against him.

Xiao Yi immediately sensed Xu Jing’s change, momentarily perplexed, finding it hard to believe.

Actually, in this chilly weather, with the room’s fire just ignited and not warming up the space yet, being snugly held by this man like a small furnace was quite cozy.

Cheeks slightly pink, Xu Jing murmured softly, "Fine, if you want to hold, just hold. But you’re injured, standing too long isn’t good. Why not sit on the bed and hug slowly..."