CHAPTER 336: CHAPTER 130 XIAO JINXING GETS ANGRY_4

Xiao Jinxing’s eyes were blazing with fire.

He clenched his fists, seemingly holding back his anger; in the end, he did not let it out and turned his face away, no longer looking at Ye Qichi.

Ye Qichi also ignored Xiao Jinxing.

Thinking that Xiao Jinxing was just making a fuss over nothing.

Could it be that he had been snubbed in front of Empress Dowager, that old witch?!

The old witch wouldn’t oppose Xiao Jinxing and Bai Mowan being together, would she?

Probably not.

The old witch might be plotting to kill her right now and then clear the path for Bai Mowan.

After all, marrying Bai Mowan would at least secure half of the kingdom!

The carriage fell into a deadly silence once again.

Xiao Jinxing didn’t know why he felt so angry.

Seeing Ye Qichi being deliberately teased by Xiao Jinsen filled him with rage.

However, at that time.

He did not step forward to relieve Ye Qichi.

Not sure if it was because Bai Mowan was present, or if he just didn’t want to help Ye Qichi... In the end, he just watched indifferently.

He thought.

He could choose not to help her actively.

But Ye Qichi should at least seek his help proactively.

Once Xiao Jinsen set his sights on Ye Qichi, he would definitely make moves against her.

Doesn’t Ye Qichi want him to protect her?!

Because of Ye Qichi, he managed to stop the marriage arrangement between Xiao Jinsen and Bai Mowan without moving a single soldier, even causing Xiao Jinsen a great loss. Thus, he wouldn’t refuse any reasonable requests from Ye Qichi at this moment.

But Ye Qichi just didn’t say anything.

He even had the thought, Ye Qichi seemed to not rely on him at all.

Did Ye Qichi believe she was smart and confident enough to handle the cunning Xiao Jinsen, or did she simply not expect any help from him and thought he wouldn’t assist her?

So she chose to bear everything on her own?!

His chest felt tight.

It was as if something was stuck there, wanting to vent yet unable to vent.

He kept suppressing it.

Until the carriage arrived at General Bai’s Mansion.

Xiao Jinxing got off the carriage.

Ye Qichi did not get off, not wanting to disturb the hard-earned moments of the two.

"Brother Xing," Bai Mowan paused at the gate of General Mansion, "You go back early, we’re heading to the mountains tomorrow, you need to conserve your energy."

"You should rest early, too," Xiao Jinxing cautioned, "There will certainly be tumult at tomorrow’s hunting event, take care."

"You too."

Both took one more look at each other, carrying traces of reluctance.

"Brother Xing, you should hurry back."

"Once you enter, I’ll leave."

Bai Mowan smiled gracefully.

Xiao Jinxing’s affection for her was overt.

She should not have questioned Xiao Jinxing’s feelings towards her.

Even though.

Today, the Empress Dowager demanded Xiao Jinxing to immediately deal with Ye Qichi and marry her, and was met with Xiao Jinxing’s refusal.

This is probably the first time in this life that Xiao Jinxing has defied the Empress Dowager.

In his previous life, it was the Empress Dowager who always controlled Xiao Jinxing, and it was only for her sake that he defied the Empress Dowager for the first time, abandoning the kingdom to die by Xiao Jinsen’s hands.

In this life, however, Xiao Jinxing did it for Ye Qichi...

She knew that Xiao Jinxing just felt that Ye Qichi’s current capabilities were of great help to him.

Given the current situation, Xiao Jinsen’s power was too strong, and what Xiao Jinxing lacked the most was talent.

Any useful person could be of use to him.

He used this reasoning to persuade the Empress Dowager as well.

Of course, she would stand by Xiao Jinxing’s side, helping him to convince the Empress Dowager together.

She didn’t want to delay Xiao Jinxing’s grand plans because of herself.

Because of her support, the Empress Dowager reluctantly agreed to Xiao Jinxing’s request, allowing Xiao Jinxing and Ye Qichi to continue being together; however, she sternly warned that if there is any rash action from Ye Qichi or if the situation necessitates that Xiao Jinxing must leave her, then Ye Qichi must be dealt with immediately.

Although Xiao Jinxing agreed outright and Bai Mowan consistently aided him, her heart still felt somewhat uneasy.

Who would like their beloved man to continue being with another woman?

However big-hearted she was, she couldn’t be so magnanimous.

But on second thought.

Nothing happened between Xiao Jinxing and Ye Qichi, Xiao Jinxing had always preserved his integrity for her - in his previous life till the moment he died, he hadn’t touched any other woman. Thinking of all that Xiao Jinxing had done for her, she also didn’t want to make things difficult for Xiao Jinxing, trusting his feelings for her.

At this moment, seeing the way Xiao Jinxing looked at her, she once again set her heart at ease.

Bai Mowan left.

After her departure, Xiao Jinxing still stood outside General Bai’s Mansion for a long time without leaving.

Ye Qichi was growing impatient.

She was looking forward to returning early to sleep, as they had to head to the mountains early tomorrow.

How long was Xiao Jinxing going to delay?

She lifted the curtain and just stared at Xiao Jinxing gazing blankly at the gate of General Mansion.

Clearly, Bai Mowan had already left, yet Xiao Jinxing couldn’t bear to leave.

Ye Qichi wordlessly dropped the curtain.

Indeed, they were still young.

Indeed, they were at the age of budding love.

In her view, this behavior of standing stupidly at the doorway was incredibly naïve.

At that moment, she couldn’t help but lament that she was indeed "old."

Old enough to have no expectations when it came to love, particularly romantic love, and not to find it beautiful at all.

She truly saw through the red dust of worldly affairs.

She stretched, not bothering to call Xiao Jinxing.

After all, her lack of expectation for love didn’t mean others didn’t find it beautiful.

Perhaps, at this moment, Xiao Jinxing’s heart was sweet as honey.

Just let him fully enjoy the joy that love brings?!