CHAPTER 741: CHAPTER 327: IF I APOLOGIZE, WILL YOU FORGIVE ME? (PART 3)

"The Prince is not here." Bai Mowan stated bluntly.

Ye Qichi slightly furrowed her brows.

She was just a bit surprised.

Bai Mowan, watching Ye Qichi’s expression, felt as if she was secretly relishing the situation.

Even though Xiao Jinxing had allowed her to stay in his tent, he did not stay with her.

Bai Mowan said coldly, "The Prince is currently inspecting the military camp. With the sudden order to return to camp, he naturally needs to re-energize the soldiers, which is why he’s been delayed. The Prince was concerned that I might catch a cold in the chilly night, so he let me return to the tent to rest first."

Did she say anything?!

She just wondered why Xiao Jinxing wasn’t asleep yet at this late hour?

Truly a hard worker.

As mentioned in the books, after Xiao Jinxing came to power, he devoted all his energy to the state, tirelessly managing the affairs of the nation. He was a wise ruler of Daxuan Kingdom, celebrated by future generations for a hundred years.

"May I go inside now?" Ye Qichi really felt that Bai Mowan was talking too much.

Bai Mowan slightly stepped aside.

Ye Qichi entered the tent and quickly started packing up her belongings.

It wasn’t that there was anything unacceptable about the tent; she just wanted to return swiftly to Xie Ruotong’s side.

For her,

Xie Ruotong was the most important right now.

She quickly packed up her things and left.

Bai Mowan kept watching Ye Qichi’s actions throughout.

Watching her pack quickly, without the slightest hint of attachment to this place.

Had she misunderstood?

Misunderstood that Ye Qichi fancied Xiao Jinxing?!

No.

It’s just that Ye Qichi is too cunning.

She’s better at pretending than anyone else.

Ye Qichi did not care to guess what Bai Mowan was thinking.

She left the tent, taking just a few steps.

Her eyes suddenly paused.

Xiao Jinxing stood right in front of her.

So, he had finished his patrol and come back.

Ye Qichi glanced at Xiao Jinxing.

She didn’t think there was much to say between them.

Nor did she think there was anything in need of explanation.

She intended to pass by Xiao Jinxing and leave.

"Ye Qichi." Xiao Jinxing grabbed her arm.

Ye Qichi frowned.

She had just wasted so much time with Bai Mowan.

She really didn’t want to waste any more on Xiao Jinxing.

In the middle of the night.

Wouldn’t it be better to return and enjoy the warmth?

"Does the Prince have something to attend to?" Ye Qichi asked indifferently.

Every time Ye Qichi called him "Prince,"

his heart ached inexplicably.

He said, "Have you finished treating Xie Ruotong’s injuries?"

And so,

Xiao Jinxing was just concerned about Xie Ruotong’s condition.

Of course,

As Xie Ruotong is now a general under Xiao Jinxing, it’s perfectly natural for him to check on his subordinate.

"The surgery was very successful; I’ve fixed all the fractured areas. Granted there are no complications, she should recover normally, though the healing period will be quite long. At least six months or more, the longer, the better. Thus, Xie Ruotong won’t be able to join the battlefield in your upcoming campaign," Ye Qichi earnestly stated, also clarifying the details for him.

"Hmm," Xiao Jinxing nodded.

He wanted to know about Xie Ruotong’s condition, but more importantly, he wanted to ask her if she was done.

Done with her tasks.

He wanted to talk to her.

Initially,

He had already laid down.

In Song Yanqing’s tent, sleeping alongside Yuan Wenkang.

Today, upon returning to the camp and seeing Ye Qichi performing surgery on Xie Ruotong, he had Bai Mowan stay in his tent, not wanting to disturb Ye Qichi, knowing she wouldn’t want any interruptions, so he arranged for Bai Mowan to stay in his tent and took residence in Song Yanqing and Yuan Wenkang’s tent.

Naturally, he couldn’t sleep.

All he could think about was Ye Qichi, racked with guilt for abandoning her.

So, upon hearing from his personal soldiers that Ye Qichi had left the tent, he hurriedly changed his clothes and rushed over.

He had many things he wanted to say to Ye Qichi.

But when he actually saw her, it was as if he couldn’t say anything at all.

The one who didn’t save him was indeed himself.

What could he possibly explain?

"Prince, if there’s nothing else, I’ll go back. Oh, right, I decided to stay in Xie Ruotong’s tent to take care of her, these past few days have been critical, and we cannot afford any mishaps," Ye Qichi explained.

Having said that, she was ready to leave.

"If I say I’m sorry, would you forgive me?" Xiao Jinxing still couldn’t help but speak up.

Ye Qichi pursed her lips.

She really didn’t want to bring up what had happened.

What’s past is past, everyone should just move on and live their lives as they should.

She truly isn’t someone who likes to dwell on the past.

Nor is she someone who wants to cling to past gains and losses.

If not, how could she have walked out of the brutal pain of Fu Xingyi’s death and continued to live well?

Live on well.

"You don’t need to apologize," Ye Qichi said indifferently, "It’s only right to save the person you love in the face of danger. If it were me, I’d have done the same."

It’s true.

If it were between Xiao Jinxing and Fu Xingyi.

Even if she hadn’t followed this plot, she would have risked everything to save Fu Xingyi first.

Humans are selfish.

From ancient times until now, no one has been able to break through this taboo.

Xiao Jinxing felt a stabbing pain in his heart.

That moment, however, he was truly powerless to explain.

Even he could not convince himself that his instinctual choice to save Bai Mowan first was not out of love.

Despite hearing Ye Qichi’s cries for help, he still chose Bai Mowan.

It seemed.

Whenever there was danger.

He would unconsciously rush to Bai Mowan’s side.

If it wasn’t for love, he also couldn’t explain why.

Ye Qichi watched Xiao Jinxing’s silence.

It seemed, it was just out of some sense of guilt after all.

In the face of life and death, there will always be a reluctance to let go.

After all, if it weren’t for Xie Ruotong, she would now be nothing but a cold corpse.

Having accepted Xiao Jinxing’s apology, Ye Qichi planned to leave again.

"Last night..." Xiao Jinxing started to say something but held back.

Suddenly, she wondered if this despicable Prince had developed some humanity? Had he become a bit hesitant?

In the original story, besides Bai Mowan,

Xiao Jinxing was cruel and decisive towards everyone else.

Ye Qichi didn’t ponder further and said bluntly, "How is it any different from the first time?"

Xiao Jinxing’s eyes flickered slightly.

His heart was stung once more.

"Consider it even," Ye Qichi said with a smile, "The first time, regardless of the reason, I forced myself on you, this time you took your turn, so we’re square."

"You don’t need me to take responsibility?" Xiao Jinxing asked with restrained emotion.

Take responsibility?! What is there to take responsibility for?

Last night...

Well, she admitted that at the time she did not push him away.

Throughout the whole process, Xiao Jinxing was restraining himself, apparently trying to gauge her feelings.

In the end, she complied.

Not wanting to delve into the reasons behind her compliance, let’s just say it was to avoid freezing to death.

In short, she ended up sleeping with Xiao Jinxing.

And it was quite satisfying.

A man’s physical reactions, no matter how much they can endure, are always very real.

And the next day, wasn’t it just as easy for him to pull up his pants and act as if nothing happened?

What expectations could she possibly have of Xiao Jinxing?

So, the words "take responsibility" have nothing to do with Xiao Jinxing.