The low stone room was damp and cold, and the bright spring light outside did not enter at all. It was difficult to tell whether it was day or night. Lying on the three-foot-square empty ground was a young man who was twitching constantly. His dirty black hands trembled and stretched out towards the door that fell in as soon as the door opened.
A little light.
That light was fleeting, sealing away hope and the young man's heart.
"Water...I want...water..." Layers of white skin appeared on the chapped lips, and the face that should have been delicate was so distorted by the pain that it was unbearable to look at it. If you don't touch a drop of water for three days, those who have never experienced it will never be able to bear it.
They don't understand how terrible that is. The boy was already in a state of near death. Severe dehydration brought about a death crisis. His survival instinct made him cling to the corners of his clothes hanging on the ground and desperately cry for help. However, all he got was a few sneers.
"The young master of the Bai family, what an unexpected gift. Jinyan, is it because of him that you have been out for so many days?"
The green eyes could not read any emotion, and there was no sympathy for the dying young man: "Where else can we go? I will go to Yun Zhongjin first, and I will learn from him that the matter has nothing to do with the young master of the Bai family.
Because of the relationship, I thought that Bai Haocheng was about to return to the capital of Zhao Kingdom, so I rushed to bring him back without having time to report to His Highness."
"Oh, I thought you had healed your scar and forgot about the pain, but you wanted to challenge my patience again." The long and slender woman's fingers caressed the delicate face, and the ambiguous breath lingered between the skin. Even if you were touched like this in front of others,
Su Jinyan still didn't react at all to the teasing. He had become accustomed to it over the years, and even the deepest hatred could be easily hidden without any trace.
It's too early, too early.
The feeling of being pulled at the corner of his clothes made Yi Chenxuan very disgusted. He raised his foot and kicked the weak young man into the corner: "Sure enough, the same blood is flowing in his body. This bitch looks like his sister and has the same virtues. Seeing
I just want to vomit."
"The truth behind Princess Hongxiao's death has been found out. Should we keep him or send him on his way?" Numbly looking at Bai Haoyu, who was moaning constantly, Su Jinyan lowered her almost coquettish eyes and asked in a low voice.
Remembering that he had to pretend to be intimate with Bai Qige in order to drive a wedge between Yi Chenjing and the Bai family, every time he saw that ugly face, Yi Chenxuan would tell himself that sooner or later, he would destroy her with his own hands, and with the utmost force.
She used cruel and vicious methods to compensate for herself. Now that she saw a young man who looked somewhat similar to her, the hatred couldn't help but surge up. She scratched her heart and liver, wishing to tear Bai Haoyu into pieces, just like tearing apart pollution.
Just like Bai Qige who is obsessed with beautiful things.
Taking a deep breath to dispel the crazy thoughts in his mind, Yi Chenxuan showed a cold smile, raised his foot and stepped on Bai Haoyu's finger, crushing it hard.
"You can't kill him yet. No matter what Yun Zhongjin says, Lao Qi will no longer believe it, but he is different. He is Bai Qige's younger brother and the most powerful witness to the matter. If you want to make those two people conflict and hate each other,
, his value is immeasurable.”
"The seventh prince loves that woman very much now. Is it possible that they will turn against each other over this matter?"
"Nothing is impossible." He raised his feet and listened to the screams turning into gasps. Yi Chenxuan slowly squatted down and patted Bai Haoyu's pale cheek, "Jinyan, you are talking about a love affair that lasted nearly ten years.
Compared with a short-term relationship with many interests, which one is more reliable?"
Su Jinyan pondered for a moment and replied: "The infatuated love that lasts for many years is more reliable."
"That's right. Lao Qi is a smart man. His ambition is no less than mine. He has lived a humiliating proton life for ten years. It seems that his self-esteem is higher than anyone else, but his trust in others is worse than anyone else.
.Who is Bai Qige? She is the murderer of his beloved woman, and she is also a rare good chess piece. I think the reason why he favors Bai Qige so much is to extract the maximum use value from her. After ten years of sharpening a sword,
How could he give up half of his life's hard work for a woman once he tried to conquer the world?"
Yi Chenxuan didn't say anything else. There was no need to tell others some things, not even Su Jinyan.
Yu Yi Chenjing, on one side is the princess Hong Hao who has a deep love for her, and on the other side is the unattractive Bai Qige; on the other side is Yi Chenjing, who humiliates her physically and mentally, and on the other side is her biological brother who is connected by blood. How do they choose and how do they face each other?
The truth, just thinking about it makes you feel physically and mentally comfortable.
Those two people will definitely not end well.
The groan of pain is still filling the air. The young man who once wore a beautiful dress and played with horses in the world no longer looks arrogant. He is huddled in the corner like a downcast beggar. No one would have thought that he was a descendant of the famous Bai family in Jiuzhou, let alone that delicate face.
He has committed heinous crimes.
And the turmoil he is about to cause.
The Yaoguo expedition had a bad start and lost two lieutenants before reaching the front line. Fortunately, the main general Yi Chenjing was saved from a sudden rebellion. After waiting for several days in Lingyun City, the 40,000-strong army finally arrived outside the city and joined the remaining sixteen
Ten thousand troops gathered together and after reassigning their respective tasks, Yi Chenjing promoted the two soldiers who joined the army to the temporary position of deputy generals, and was forced to reveal the identity of Princess Bai Qige - the result of impulsively hugging her in public.
Originally, Yi Chenjing didn't want to reveal Bai Qige's identity so quickly, but the shocking cross-arm that day caused rumors to spread quickly in the army. Combined with several deputy generals and the respectful attitude towards Bai Qige who joined the army on weekdays, the soldiers speculated that the short stature and delicate face of Yi Chen were...
Whether Bai Qige was the prince's general's male favorite or not, Bai Qige was burdened with speculative glances and whispers from time to time wherever he went. Finally one day, the discussion broke out again, and Yi Chenjing took this opportunity.
He took out Emperor Yao's handwriting and made it public, unashamedly claiming that the limping woman next to him was his concubine, the married princess Bai Qige.
After his identity was revealed, he no longer heard any criticism and could eat and sleep in peace. However, troubles also followed.
"We all know you are my wife, what's the problem with living in the same room?" In the inn room, Yi Chenjing raised her eyebrows and looked at her lightly.
"The problem is big." Bai Qige rolled her eyes, "We agreed to stay in Lingyun City for only three days, so why haven't we sent troops after so many days? The Jolo River Khanate must have known about our expedition. If you delay it any longer, you will
Aren’t you afraid of long nights and many dreams, and one day you will be attacked by those nomads who are good at surprise attacks?”
Yi Chenjing held her chin and tilted her head slightly, with no trace of nervousness on her expression: "The plan could not change quickly. The decision to stay in Lingyun City was half a month ago, but now the situation in the Huolo River Khanate has changed. We
Naturally, we have to adjust our deployment arrangements. Yesterday, a patrolling cavalry discovered a secret post of the Huoluohe Khanate five miles north of the city. I discussed it with General Xiao and General Liang. It is very likely that the Huoluohe Khanate has set up an ambush in front of them. Instead of taking risks,
It is better to wait and see what happens. During this period, the outposts can conduct detailed inspections, and at the same time, the soldiers can recharge their batteries and prepare for war."
In the past two days, Yi Chenjing had been recuperating in the room due to a sprained foot. Yi Chenjing rarely talked to Bai Qige about the changes in the military situation. Suddenly, she heard that the plan had changed without her knowing about it. Bai Qige couldn't help but feel a little excluded. That feeling was very...
uncomfortable.
They should talk about everything, at least about the expedition, but since they went out with the army, the original transparency has become more and more blurred, whether it is the marching route, the stationing location, or even her own hands
The drawings of weapons can rarely be seen with her own eyes. Bai Qige didn't know what this meant. Was it because Yi Chenjing didn't want her to have too much contact with military affairs, or because he was afraid that she would be too tired, or... he was guarding against her?
All kinds of speculations were piling up in her heart, which made her feel extremely depressed. She glanced at the bright weather outside the window, opened the door and wanted to leave the inn, but she was grabbed by her front feet as soon as she stepped out of the room.
"Where to go?"
Bai Qige shook off Yi Chenjing's hand without raising her head: "Relax."
"If you want to relax, I'll go with you. Don't interact with people who don't know your background." Yi Chenjing pulled the person back forcibly, and her face looked a little unhappy, "I'm just a businessman. Do you have to talk to him about anything? In the past two days, I have to talk to him.
Is there anything you haven’t said enough about when we’re together?”
Bai Qige turned her head and looked at Yi Chenjing, with the corners of her mouth raised low. It was hard to tell whether she was smiling or sarcastically: "I'm kindly trying to contact the Marching Merchant for you. It's fine if you don't appreciate it. You're still afraid that I'll collude with others to harm you.
?”
That was originally a joke. It was Bai Qige's remission that made Yi Chenjing quite dissatisfied because Ning Xizui had been visiting her frequently in the past two days and talked about the purchase and sale of military supplies for a long time. It could also be said to be a test.
The result was unexpected.
The hand that clenched Hao's wrist was so strong that he seemed to want to crush her. His gaze was not as indifferent as expected, and there was a cold mist in his deep eyes.
"I just ask you, you are not allowed to see him again, can you do it?"
The air seemed to be stagnant for an instant, and the sudden serious atmosphere made people feel at a loss what to do, especially the indifferent tone of voice that was as stiff as when they first met. All of Yi Chenjing's reactions were hard for Bai Qige to accept. She really couldn't understand why Ning Xizui was talking to her like that.
How could Shi Wuzheng's character make him so repulsive? It was because he said he didn't want to see her running around in the east and west of the city that he forced Ning Xizui to stay in the same inn temporarily. Now he suddenly asked that they not meet again.
,Why? Why?
"He is just a businessman. He risked his life and came to Lingyun City just to buy and sell business. He will not rob you and steal yours. What do you mind?" Bai Qige also lowered her face and showed a questioning look, "Yi Yi
Chen Jing, are you doubting him or me?"
"I don't want to doubt you, but your behavior is so abnormal that I have to doubt-"
Before she finished speaking, Bai Qige was already furious, and her voice suddenly increased: "Then tell me, what is there about me that deserves your suspicion? Are you afraid that I am hiding a conspiracy to harm you like Qi Tao, or are you afraid that I have a relationship with Yi Chenxuan?
Collusion to take away your power? You are the one who concealed everything from me. I am extremely patient in not asking questions. What qualifications do you have to doubt me?!"
"Do you have to tell me?" Locking her slender arms tightly and pressing against the wall, Yi Chenjing kicked the door and imprisoned Bai Qige in a small space in her chest. There was anger in her complex eyes, but also a sense of desperation.
As if unwilling to take away the treasure, Yi Chenjing reached behind Bai Qige's ear to hold her face that was reddish with anger. Yi Chenjing lowered her head and got close to her, with a low voice: "Tell me, what is it about him that attracts you that makes you talk to him every time?"
You smile happily when you talk? Why can't you do it to me?"