CHAPTER 627: CHAPTER 213 UNWELCOME (THREE MORE UPDATES)

Despite that.

No one dared say a word.

Everyone just watched General Bai Mowan, glorious and heroic on the battlefield, now vulnerable like a little bird, leaping into Xiao Jinxing’s embrace.

Clutching tightly, she could hardly express her inner excitement.

"Wan’er," Xiao Jinxing called her softly, his voice gentle.

Just as it always had been when facing Bai Mowan.

"I am here," Xiao Jinxing soothed.

In that moment, he turned, enveloped her body in his arms, gently patting her trembling body from excitement.

Bai Mowan lay in Xiao Jinxing’s arms and nodded.

A firm nod.

A long while.

Ultimately, she left Xiao Jinxing’s embrace.

She suppressed the turmoil and emotion within her heart.

She knew all too well how big an impact Xiao Jinxing’s coming to the border to fight had on him!

With his departure, who knew what changes might happen at court.

Xiao Jinsen will certainly seize the opportunity to consolidate power.

When Xiao Jinxing returns, everything will have changed.

And she knew, Xiao Jinxing coming to the border was certainly because of her.

It must have been because he couldn’t bear the thought of her facing repeated defeats at the border, which is why he unhesitatingly came here.

The kindness Xiao Jinxing showed her was something she never needed to doubt.

Seeing him arrive in such a travel-worn state, she truly couldn’t suppress the emotions within her heart.

Especially after suffering several defeats, she needed this warm and strong embrace all the more.

"Brother Xing," Bai Mowan swallowed the tears in her eyes.

In war outside, one could have their head chopped off, blood may flow, but tears must not fall.

It would affect the morale of the troops.

"The battle report mentioned you were injured, how are you now?" Xiao Jinxing asked with concern.

"It’s nothing," Bai Mowan replied, "It’s just that my father is severely injured and couldn’t come out of the city to welcome Prince Chen himself."

"General Bai’s health is important, there’s no need for excessive formalities in the field. I’m here to join you in leading the troops!"

"Mm," Bai Mowan nodded firmly.

"Wan’er," Bai Moyi, standing beside Xiao Jinxing, suddenly spoke up, reminding her, "Prince Chen and Princess Chen have traveled long and are exhausted, they need to enter the city to rest first."

Only then did Bai Mowan seem to notice Ye Qichi standing next to Xiao Jinxing.

Her gaze shifted towards him.

Looking at Ye Qichi.

Her face showed a touch of embarrassment.

After all, she had just embraced Xiao Jinxing without any regard in front of Ye Qichi.

No matter what.

Ye Qichi is still Xiao Jinxing’s wife.

The sole wife.

"Princess Chen," Bai Mowan promptly saluted.

She showed complete respect and reverence to Ye Qichi,

completely different from her attitude towards Xiao Jinxing.

"General Bai, no need for such formality," Ye Qichi smiled.

She sincerely greeted Bai Mowan.

She had been silent just to give them time to catch up on old times.

"Just now I with Brother Xing... with Prince Chen, don’t misunderstand, Princess, I was just emotionally overwhelmed by the military setbacks at the border, nothing else," Bai Mowan earnestly explained.

After all, she still felt she had crossed lines of propriety.

And the more she said, the more it felt like protesting too much.

Ye Qichi still smiled, "Mm, I understand."

She showed great magnanimity.

She truly understood.

After all, she knew better than anyone about the love and destiny between the male and female leads.

Even more so, she had to be kinder to Bai Mowan.

After Bai Mowan becomes the Empress, never try to utterly annihilate her just because of some past grudges!

She still needs to carefully please her.

How could Bai Mowan possibly know what’s on Ye Qichi’s mind?

The magnanimity displayed by Ye Qichi at this moment made Bai Mowan feel somewhat uncomfortable.

She always felt like Ye Qichi was deliberately mocking her.

Using an indifferent attitude to ridicule her pettiness.

She and Ye Qichi had met several times; how deep this woman’s schemes run and how clever she is, Bai Mowan had truly experienced it, rather than ignoring her existence because of past rumors.

In the future, naturally, she must be more cautious around this woman.

After all.

She intelligently followed Xiao Jinxing to the dangerous border areas.

You must never underestimate Ye Qichi.

"Let’s go, let’s enter the city first," Bai Moyi urged.

He was also aware of the hardships along the way.

"Yes, Brother Bai, this way please." Bai Mowan quickly remounted her horse and led the way.

Her movements were also brave and heroic.

A feeling of ’a woman who doesn’t allow men to overshadow her.’

Xiao Jinxing returned to his horse.

Ye Qichi also returned to the carriage.

Lifting the curtain, she saw Bai Mowan and Xiao Jinxing riding their horses side by side at the front.

Of course, she wasn’t watching the two of them; she was merely assessing the situation of the border city.

It was almost the same as described in the books.

Indeed, desolate and bleak.

In wars, it’s always the common people who suffer.

Ye Qichi thought indifferently.

The troops halted.

"Prince Chen’s Princess," someone respectfully said from below the carriage.

Ye Qichi lifted the curtain.

Xie Ruotong had also dismounted from her horse and came to the front of the carriage, helping her down.

"Subordinate Liu Ke, Deputy General of General Bai Mowan," the woman said in armor, performing a military salute.

Ye Qichi looked at Liu Ke.

A robust woman with somewhat rugged features.

Liu Ke is a trusted confidante of Bai Mowan, deeply devoted. In the original text, Liu Ke and Bai Mowan faced life and death together, willing to endure all pain for Bai Mowan; in the previous life depicted in the book, she died in front of Bai Mowan, after which Bai Mowan, having been reborn, vowed not to repeat her mistakes. Later, when Bai Mowan became the Empress, Liu Ke stayed in the Imperial Palace, becoming the chief Imperial Guard, which can be considered a good ending.

"The subordinate is here to take Prince Chen’s Princess to rest for a bit," Liu Ke said respectfully, stating her purpose.

"Where is Prince Chen?" Ye Qichi asked.

Once they entered the city, the troops began to disperse.

A lot of people scattered.

She also didn’t see Xiao Jinxing anymore.

"Prince Chen and our General have gone to meet General Bai," Liu Ke answered.

Her General naturally refers to Bai Mowan.

General Bai referred to here is Bai Wenwu.

Xiao Jinxing really didn’t delay at all.

"Hmm," Ye Qichi nodded.

There was nothing unusual.

"This way, please, Princess," Liu Ke said respectfully.

Ye Qichi then followed Liu Ke and some others into a courtyard.

Naturally, it could not compare to Prince Chen’s Mansion, not even close to any grand mansion in Xun City, but it was much better than what Ye Qichi had expected.

"The courtyard is simple, please do not mind, Prince Chen’s Princess," Liu Ke said as she led the way.

"It’s quite good, much better than I expected. I thought I would be staying in a tent coming to the military camp," Ye Qichi commented.

She was also telling the truth.

"This courtyard originally belonged to our General, now our General will have to stay in the military camp," one of Liu Ke’s subordinates couldn’t help but speak up.

Seemingly trying to express discontent on behalf of Bai Mowan.

"Shut your mouth," Liu Ke reprimanded, "Do not be impolite in front of the Princess!"