After all, Xiao Jinxing didn’t inform Wen Jingtang in advance about the healing of his leg affliction, and the last thing that woman could accept is Xiao Jinxing being outside of her control.
However, at this moment, seeing Xiao Jinxing looking untroubled, Ye Qichi was still somewhat surprised.
And you can understand.
This time, Xiao Jinxing made significant contributions during his trip to Yuzhou City, which can be considered as meeting Wen Jingtang’s demands.
Making up for past faults.
Wen Jingtang "generously" decided not to hold him accountable.
Perhaps she merely threatened Xiao Jinxing a few times, then released him so quickly.
But guessing from the look of it, Xiao Jinxing’s meeting with Wen Jingtang was not pleasant; otherwise, his face wouldn’t be so ugly.
Ye Qichi had no interest in caring about Xiao Jinxing’s mood.
Upon returning to the Imperial Palace from Yuzhou City, he truly just bathed and changed before directly entering the palace to meet with the emperor, without taking any rest at all.
Now, having finished all the tasks, he started to feel drowsy.
Ye Qichi leaned against the carriage, dozing off.
The carriage wasn’t moving quickly, rocking gently, easily lulling people to sleep.
"Ye Qichi," Xiao Jinxing’s voice suddenly rang out, icy cold.
Ye Qichi was already half-asleep.
Being called out in such a chilling manner by Xiao Jinxing, he was startled awake.
His drowsiness almost scared away by him.
She couldn’t help but roll her eyes, "What is it?"
"Xiao Jinsen is not a good person," Xiao Jinxing suddenly reminded.
This guy suddenly saying this...
So, did he just run into her and Xiao Jinsen earlier?!
Since he ran into them, why didn’t he come out and help her?
He should be very clear about what Xiao Jinsen wanted to do, right?
Actually, the very moment Ye Qichi saw Xiao Jinsen deliberately approaching her, she had a clear understanding that Xiao Jinsen had designs on her; Xiao Jinsen’s greatest skill was to draw people he found useful to his side. As expected, she must have caught Xiao Jinsen’s "eye".
"I know," Ye Qichi responded indifferently.
And she also understood very well that the reason Xiao Jinxing did not intervene to help her was probably to avoid a direct confrontation with Xiao Jinsen.
This bastard man, always knowing how to maximize his own interests in every situation.
Xiao Jinxing saw Ye Qichi’s indifferent attitude.
In the end, he said no more.
He turned his head away, no longer looking at Ye Qichi.
But suddenly, he thought of Xiao Jinsen’s ability to play with women.
He didn’t know why Bai Mowan suddenly became fond of him, but at one point, Xiao Jinsen had forcefully snatched Bai Mowan from him. Now... now will he use the same method on Ye Qichi?
If Ye Qichi really gets enticed by Xiao Jinsen...
A cold murderous intent flickered in Xiao Jinxing’s eyes.
Ye Qichi isn’t that foolish!
"Xiao Jinxing actually isn’t crippled anymore!" Zhao Mengyu trembled with anger.
Who would have expected that Xiao Jinxing could stand up again?
Moreover, information from the morning court suggested that Xiao Jinxing stood tall and distinguished, stealing the spotlight of everyone in the great hall, paired with the emperor’s high praise for Xiao Jinxing. Outstanding and glorious, he was the center of attention.
Xiao Jinsen naturally wasn’t feeling good either.
Just thinking about how Xiao Jinxing flaunted himself in front of the court officials today made him feel a pent-up resentment.
He had to vent it somehow.
"No wonder Xiao Jinxing has repeatedly escaped our assassination attempts!" Zhao Mengyu said resentfully, "Turns out he wasn’t disabled at all; we truly have underestimated Xiao Jinxing!"
"Indeed, we underestimated him. And we underestimated Ye Qichi as well," Xiao Jinsen spoke deliberately.
"Since they’re blocking our path, they are surely doomed!" Zhao Mengyu said cruelly.
"My Lady Mother, we must not act rashly for now," Xiao Jinsen remained rational.
Even though he was also furious, he knew that some matters couldn’t be achieved by hasty and reckless actions.
Zhao Mengyu’s eyes tightened.
"Now that Xiao Jinxing has gained the emperor’s favor and has been granted certain powers by him, killing him naturally won’t be easy. Of course, it’s not impossible, but given the current regard the emperor has for Xiao Jinxing, having elevated Xiao Jinxing to such a high position, if we attempt to assassinate Xiao Jinxing now, it would certainly enrage the emperor. He will surely investigate thoroughly, and if he discovers our involvement, the emperor will definitely not spare us!"
"So, we just sit by and watch Xiao Jinxing’s arrogance?!" Zhao Mengyu asked fiercely.
"Xiao Jinxing is indeed clever. In the past, when he had no power, he did his best to conceal his brilliance, leading me and even the Crown Prince to overlook him, not even considering him a threat. Now, knowing that he has offended me through his actions in Yuzhou, he starts to seek credit before the emperor, making the emperor his protector..." Xiao Jinsen’s anger grew as he spoke.