CHAPTER 626: CHAPTER 212: SETTING OFF, REUNITING WITH BAI MOWAN (SECOND UPDATE)

Xiao Hezhen’s tears were shimmering in her eyes.

Prompted by Yuan Wenkang’s oath, the tears flowed down.

She just looked at Yuan Wenkang like that.

Too many words were pressed in her heart, even now without outsiders around, she couldn’t say them.

She could only wash her face with tears.

Expressing her reluctance to part.

Yuan Wenkang also dare not say more.

He could only silently feel how Hezhen cried her eyes out.

His heart was also aching.

"Princess," Yuan Wenkang respectfully spoke, "it is cold and dark, please return early to avoid catching a chill."

Xiao Hezhen nodded.

She nodded silently.

She said, "Lord Yuan, take good care of yourself at the border. My third brother needs your care, you should also take good care of yourself."

"I shall obey," Yuan Wenkang respectfully spoke, "I also hope that the Princess will take good care of herself. As the Prince is going to battle at the border and the Princess is his most beloved sister, please preserve your royal health and not make the Prince worry."

"Yes," Xiao Hezhen agreed.

The two of them, once again fell into silence.

Yuan Wenkang dared not hope for more.

He never dared to hope for anything with the Princess.

He bowed again with his hands clasped, "It’s getting late, please return, Princess."

Xiao Hezhen’s vision blurred.

With a choked voice, she said, "Lord Yuan, until we meet again."

Yuan Wenkang’s Adam’s apple bobbed, "Princess, until we meet again."

Xiao Hezhen looked deeply at Yuan Wenkang.

She got into the carriage.

That she could meet Yuan Wenkang like this, saying goodbye as he was leaving, she was already grateful and dared not hope for more.

However, parting brought tremendous sorrow.

Even if she wanted to hide it.

Sitting in the carriage, still washing her face with tears.

She did not know when they would meet again.

How long this period would be.

Wu Xufan glanced at Xiao Hezhen.

He originally wanted to say something, yet he said nothing.

From the moment he fell in love with Xiao Hezhen, he knew there was someone she couldn’t let go of, buried in her heart.

He accepted that fact.

The carriage headed towards Marquis Wu’s Mansion.

Originally quiet in the carriage.

"Thank you," Xiao Hezhen suddenly spoke.

Wu Xufan’s eyes flickered.

Xiao Hezhen was supposed to be heartbroken, right?

Yet she still had the capacity to speak to him.

"No need to thank me," Wu Xufan appeared completely indifferent, "you could even arrange a concubine for me, naturally I shouldn’t neglect you."

Xiao Hezhen pursed her lips.

"Are you cold?" Wu Xufan asked.

Xiao Hezhen was startled.

Wu Xufan directly warmed her ice-cold hands from the outside in his palms.

Xiao Hezhen’s heart trembled slightly.

She didn’t like being so close to Wu Xufan.

"I might not be able to warm your heart, but warming your hands is not hard," Wu Xufan said jokingly.

Xiao Hezhen’s lips tightened further.

Yet, she did not refuse Wu Xufan’s gesture this time.

...

The next day.

Xiao Jinxing led his troops on an expedition.

The Emperor led both civil and military officials at the gate of the Imperial Palace to personally see them off.

The scale of the procession was naturally more impressive than the previous expedition to Yuzhou.

Xiao Jinxing donned a general’s cape, rode a white steed, looking quite majestic.

They set off at the auspicious hour.

Xiao Jinxing rode in the front on his steed.

Ye Qichi was sitting inside the carriage.

She just watched the majestic procession.

She truly witnessed what she had only seen on television before, a spectacular scene.

Xie Ruotong rode a horse next to Ye Qichi’s carriage.

She also wore armor, looking dashing and exceedingly remarkable among the crowd.

Song Yanqing just watched the starlit Xie Ruotong on horseback.

At a glance, she caught sight of her figure.

Watching her clad in armor, meticulous and thorough.

Watching her, with a magnificent resolve, disregard her life for the safety of the nation and head to the frontline.

Her gaze suddenly shifted.

When Xie Ruotong sensed a gaze upon her, she turned to look.

What she saw was Song Yanqing casually conversing with a minister beside him.

Actually, it wasn’t the first time she saw Song Yanqing.

Given his high rank among the civil and military officials, Song Yanqing stood next to Prince Chu, hence he was clearly visible.

But from beginning to end, Song Yanqing did not glance her way.

His disregard for her was palpable.

She naturally would not feel any more pain, nor would she harbor any resentment or expectations.

She only felt some regret.

Her enemy was right in front of her, yet, she lacked the power to kill them.

Containing her inner hatred, she followed the large troop, gradually moving further away.

At last, after Xie Ruotong had walked far away, Song Yanqing finally raised his eyes to follow her figure.

This departure...

The dangers unknown.

"What are you looking at?" Xiao Jinsen asked quietly.

Song Yanqing lowered his gaze, respectful, "I didn’t expect Xie Ruotong to follow Prince Chen to the border."

"So, dismissing Xie Ruotong was a wise decision," Xiao Jinsen remarked coldly.

Meaning.

Xie Ruotong was indeed, Xiao Jinxing’s person.

"Prince Chu is wise," Song Yanqing responded respectfully.

Xiao Jinsen gave a cold smile.

With Xiao Jinxing gone.

He would make his move in the court!

...

Exiting the Imperial Palace, and leaving Xun City.

The journey was rough.

It took three days.

The large troop finally reached the border region.

From afar, they heard faint sounds of horse hooves.

Ye Qichi lifted the curtain, "Ruotong."

"Yes, Princess," Xie Ruotong continued to ride beside Ye Qichi.

Not just Xie Ruotong, but the ten Assassins recruited by Xie Ruotong followed continuously as well.

"What’s the situation ahead?" Ye Qichi inquired.

"A troop is approaching, the Prince has already dispatched cavalry to scout the area, it doesn’t look like an enemy force," Xie Ruotong speculated.

"Then it must be the Bai Family’s troops coming to meet us."

"It should be." Xie Ruotong nodded.

Ye Qichi stretched lazily, "Finally about to arrive, my bones are falling apart."

"Hang in there for half a day more, Princess," Xie Ruotong consoled.

"Mmhmm," Ye Qichi replied.

Then she let the curtain fall.

Xie Ruotong sat up straight, looking towards the approaching troops.

Indeed, it was the Bai Family’s army waiting in reverence.

After converging, they would head together to the border city.

Finally.

From afar, they saw a solitary city wall standing on the plain.

The high wall was manned by Daxuan’s army.

The city gates were already open.

And a group of people were already awaiting them.

The two troops met.

Xiao Jinxing dismounted from his horse.

Ye Qichi also descended from the carriage.

The people opposite also dismounted immediately.

Then.

Ye Qichi just saw Bai Mowan, clad in armor, rushing straight into Xiao Jinxing’s embrace.

Under the gaze of all onlookers.

Bai Mowan held Xiao Jinxing tightly in her arms.

Ye Qichi didn’t take any offense.

A reunion after a long separation, in such a perilous place, Xiao Jinxing’s arrival was like a beacon of hope for Bai Mowan, naturally moving her deeply, unable to contain her excitement was inevitable.

But in front of so many troops, it was somewhat lacking in etiquette.

Even without minding minor details while on campaign.

But letting everyone delay to watch their display, ultimately, it wasn’t ideal, was it?!