CHAPTER 703: CHAPTER 289: GU XINGCHUAN RETURNS (FOUR UPDATES)

Lu You reacted for a moment, then suddenly realized.

She quickly corrected herself, "I wonder when the Princess could take me to the Imperial Palace?"

"It’s probably difficult," Xie Ruotong threw cold water on the idea.

"Are the Prince and Princess having disagreements again?"

"When have they ever gotten along?"

"That’s also true." Lu You calmed down, "But the Princess has been with the Prince for so long, going to the border to fight and then returning to help the Prince consolidate power. Doesn’t the Prince feel moved?"

"I think the relationship between the Prince and Princess mainly doesn’t hinge on the Prince, but on the Princess," Xie Ruotong said, "Your Princess seems not very interested in the Prince."

"Mhm." Lu You nodded vigorously, then quickly added, "But I also think the Prince has issues."

"Oh?"

"The Prince is always unclearly involved with General Bai, that’s why the Princess is indifferent towards the Prince," said Lu You with some righteous indignation.

Xie Ruotong agreed, that was also true.

During this period, it was clear that the relationship between Prince Chen and Bai Mowan was not ordinary.

Any woman would feel uncomfortable in this situation.

Let alone the free-spirited Ye Qichi.

She would definitely not compete for favor or get jealous; with her personality, she scorns such actions and would elegantly withdraw herself.

Such a personality, it was unsure whether it is good or bad.

Xie Ruotong had a meal.

She went outside to take a walk and help digestion.

Since Lu You couldn’t accompany Ye Qichi, she accompanied Xie Ruotong to wander around the prince’s mansion.

The two walked for a short while.

Xie Ruotong seemed to recognize a vaguely familiar figure ahead.

"That’s Minister Song," Lu You quickly said, following the direction Xie Ruotong was looking in, "The Princess brought him back a few days ago to recuperate from his injuries in the mansion. I heard today that he could get up from bed, his injuries were severe."

Xie Ruotong turned and walked away.

She did not expect that Ye Qichi had actually brought Song Yanqing back to their residence.

It appears.

Prince Chen is indeed determined to draw Song Yanqing to his side.

"By the way, isn’t Minister Song your former husband?" Lu You seemed to only just remember.

Xie Ruotong simply responded.

"Should I go tell him not to wander around the yard, to avoid irritating people?" Lu You seemed quite eager.

Xie Ruotong smiled.

No wonder Ye Qichi was so concerned about Lu You.

This sly girl can sometimes truly be endearing.

She said, "No need, he and I have nothing to do with each other now, just strangers. If he continues to work with the Prince in the future, it’s inevitable to see each other occasionally."

"I knew it, the friends of the Princess are just like the Princess herself, magnanimous and not bothered by trivial matters," Lu You flattered.

It’s not being magnanimous.

But rather, the hatred for Song Yanqing.

Has come to an end.

Between them, it’s as if they owe each other nothing.

Xie Ruotong left.

Song Yanqing then turned around, looking over.

Actually, he had noticed Xie Ruotong and Lu You approaching.

He even turned around, intentionally facing away from them because he was afraid that Xie Ruotong might see him.

Feeling that they had left, he dared to look back.

Watching the direction where Xie Ruotong and Lu You had gone.

Seeing how calmly and indifferently Xie Ruotong acted...

Perhaps what the Princess said was right.

Xie Ruotong’s feelings towards him, were simply disinterest, nothing else.

That’s why upon seeing him again.

She was so nonchalant.

...

One month later.

According to the plan, they should have set off for the border in another half month.

But the situation at the border has become urgent.

Bai Wenwu has already led the soldiers in two small battles.

These were provocations by Beimu Country, but they weren’t officially commencing battle.

They dispatched troops, but when it came time to really fight, the Beimu army retreated again.

Deliberately depleting the Bai Family’s military strength.

Bai Wenwu was infuriated, so he sent a message hoping that Prince Xiao Jinxing could go to the border to take charge soon.

They wanted to take the initiative to attack Beimu Country, but without Prince Xiao’s orders, they dared not act rashly.

Xiao Jinxing thought it over and decided to shorten the time, leaving for the border the day after tomorrow.

When Xiao Hezhen heard that her elder brother was leaving the day after tomorrow, she was on the verge of collapse.

She hadn’t even learned anything yet, and she was really about to govern the country.

Fortunately.

The next day.

Gu Xingchuan came back.

When Ye Qichi saw Gu Xingchuan, her first reaction was surprise.

Gu Xingchuan had been staying at the military camp assisting Bai Wenwu. Xiao Jinxing had many ideas that Gu Xingchuan could understand and naturally agree with, so Xiao Jinxing intentionally left Gu Xingchuan there, to give Bai Wenwu more suggestions and guidance, which reassured him more.

Therefore, his sudden return baffled Ye Qichi.

However, upon second thought.

She figured it out.

The cunning Prince wanted Gu Xingchuan to come back to assist Xiao Hezhen.

So, Xiao Jinxing decided to take Song Yanqing away and then call Gu Xingchuan back.

Xiao Jinxing is really very meticulous in his actions.

She hadn’t expected him to bring Gu Xingchuan back.

To be precise, she would have preferred Gu Xingchuan to stay at the border, always feeling that Gu Xingchuan was also her man, not completely siding with Xiao Jinxing.

If there really was a disagreement, there would still be someone to speak up for her.

Of course.

Now that he’s back, anything she says is useless.

Who could change Xiao Jinxing’s decision?

Except Bai Mowan.

Ye Qichi just stood in the great hall, watching Xiao Jinxing give instructions to everyone.

Xiao Hezhen was on the verge of tears.

After all the instructions were given.

Everyone left the great hall.

Gu Xingchuan also walked out with them.

"Xingchuan." Ye Qichi called out to him.

Gu Xingchuan turned his head and looked at her, his eyes clearly filled with some resentment.

"You didn’t want to come back, did you?" Ye Qichi could see his reluctance.

"Not really." Gu Xingchuan said, "Actually it’s the same wherever I go, I’m ultimately serving Prince Xiao. What I can’t accept is that, Prince Xiao said, it was your suggestion for me to come back, and then send Song Yanqing to the border."

"..." Ye Qichi was furious.

To think she was betrayed last time was bad enough.

She could still comfort herself, Xiao Jinxing was affirming her intelligence in front of everyone.

This time, Xiao Jinxing was definitely doing it on purpose.

She could find no reason to convince herself for Xiao Jinxing, this person is sinuously cunning.

"If I say it wasn’t me, would you believe me?" Ye Qichi held back her anger and explained.

"I believe." Gu Xingchuan smiled, his expression relaxed. "I was just teasing you, when the Prince purposefully told me this, I knew it was his deliberate doing. He can’t stand the good relationship between us two."

Ye Qichi breathed a sigh of relief.

Luckily, Gu Xingchuan understood the situation.

She said, "I did suggest to Xiao Jinxing that Song Yanqing go to the border, mainly because of Prince Xiao Jinsen, but I honestly didn’t think that Xiao Jinxing would send you back in exchange."

"It doesn’t matter, it’s the same wherever I am. Just that I can’t accompany you at the border, which is somewhat regrettable. You need to take good care of yourself and not overexert." Gu Xingchuan advised.

"When have I ever overexerted?" Ye Qichi laughed.

"When you go into battle to save people, you work harder than anyone else." Gu Xingchuan emphasized each word.