He had become somewhat soft-hearted towards Ye Qichi.
From the moment he abandoned Ye Qichi yesterday, he had started... becoming soft-hearted.
He originally thought that in this world he would only protect one woman, only protect Bai Mowan.
Now, however, he started to feel immense guilt towards Ye Qichi.
Such thoughts seemed to betray the principles he had always lived by.
The more he cared, the more people he cared about, the more he was bound and threatened.
"Among the three of us, only you might survive." Xiao Jinxing spoke, his tone light and seemingly devoid of any emotion.
It was indifferent, just stating a fact.
Ye Qichi’s eyes twitched slightly.
This moment, her gaze met fully with Xiao Jinxing’s.
"Your body can heal itself." Xiao Jinxing met her gaze, each word deliberate and clear.
After being with Ye Qichi for so long,
he probably understood something peculiar about Ye Qichi’s body. Unlike ordinary people, no matter how severe her injuries, she might recover, and quickly. Thus, even though she was mauled by wolves , she could still survive. If it were him or Bai Mowan, with the current amount of blood loss and injuries, they would have died.
Only she should stay.
The chances of survival would be high.
Upon hearing Xiao Jinxing’s explanation, Ye Qichi seemed to smile momentarily.
She had self-healing abilities, so under any peril, her chances of surviving were higher.
He left for an entire night.
Did he not come back immediately to rescue her because he thought she could live longer?!
None of it matters anymore.
After all, between her and Xiao Jinxing, it was just a partnership.
In partnerships, betrayal could occur too.
Who said that a partnership must entail a lifetime of loyalty to each other?
Interests differ, the moment can lead to separation.
Xiao Jinxing also noticed the smile at the corner of Ye Qichi’s mouth.
Very faint and blurred by blood and flesh.
But it seemed clear enough, the irony on her lips.
The irony directed at him.
The irony at his excuses never ceased.
Wasn’t it just an excuse?!
Wasn’t it just an excuse to clear himself?
"Xiao Jinxing, you know..." Ye Qichi’s voice was really very low, at this moment, a normal person wouldn’t be able to speak at all.
But Ye Qichi could, she could say it so completely.
Her voice was very soft.
She said, "I can feel pain too."
Directly pierced Xiao Jinxing’s heart.
As if, thousands of arrows had gone through his heart.
His fist involuntarily clenched tight.
Ye Qichi was saying, she wouldn’t die, but she could also feel pain.
Being torn apart by so many wolves, her body sustaining so many injuries, she could also feel pain.
Her body could also feel, intense pain.
Xiao Jinxing’s Adam’s apple bobbed up and down.
In his throat, there seemed to be a sob.
Yet he forcefully suppressed it, keeping his face indifferent.
Indifferently unresponsive to Ye Qichi’s words.
Indifferently he said, "Return for treatment."
To return for treatment, it would erase everything.
"I will walk by myself." Ye Qichi answered.
She didn’t want Xiao Jinxing to touch her body.
If she could survive amongst the wolves, she could make it back by herself.
No need for anyone’s reliance.
Xiao Jinxing just watched Ye Qichi’s cold demeanor, her words were so weak yet they made him feel her determination, it made him want to reach out and hold her, yet he couldn’t extend his hand.
A white steed appeared in front of Ye Qichi.
Ye Qichi took a glance.
It was the same one that carried Xiao Jinxing and Bai Mowan last night, the one that abandoned her, right?
She still found the horse more appealing than Xiao Jinxing.
She reached out, using all her strength, and climbed onto Xiao Jinxing’s horseback.
Once up, her body could no longer support her, and she lay atop the horseback.
The white steed, instantly stained a vivid red.
Red to the point of being piercing.
Little Wu and a line of guards came with the Prince to find the Princess.
At this moment, seeing the condition of the Princess...
He really couldn’t bear to look any further.
He quickly dismounted, offering his horse to the Prince.
Xiao Jinxing mounted Little Wu’s horse, leading at the front.
Xiao Jinxing’s horse, carrying Ye Qichi, followed behind him.
The group, walked out from the forest.
After leaving, there were almost no people here.
All the royal relatives had left, last night perhaps many things happened, a lot indeed, but for Ye Qichi now, she felt it more important that she was alive, thus she wasn’t so interested in other matters anymore.