Xiao Jinxing’s eyes were also filled with Bai Mowan.
Wu Xufan himself didn’t know what he was feeling.
It was just that when he had just returned to the sleeping chamber, and saw Ye Qichi sleeping restlessly outside, propping up on his arm looking fatigued, it pained his heart. He had intended to cover Ye Qichi with a blanket but seemed to have awakened him. Ye Qichi swapped arms to continue propping himself up and said indifferently, "Xiao Jinxing is awake; he’s not in serious trouble."
Ye Qichi knew that Xiao Jinxing was awake.
Which means Ye Qichi must have also witnessed the intimate scene between these two people.
Wu Xufan felt somewhat that it was unjust for Ye Qichi.
But it seems he couldn’t blame Xiao Jinxing either.
After all, Xiao Jinxing had liked Bai Mowan ever since they were young.
If there was something wrong with Xiao Jinxing.
It would probably be his gaze.
In fact, Xiao Jinxing was aware of Wu Xufan’s arrival.
Such a big person standing in front of him, Xiao Jinxing was just unwilling to engage.
"Awake?" Wu Xufan naturally knew Xiao Jinxing saw him.
And his making a sound was deliberate.
Deliberately reminding the two not to show off their intimacy so ostentatiously, as it was an eyesore.
"Mhm," Xiao Jinxing responded with a sound.
"It seems your spirits are quite good; you are even in the mood for romance," Wu Xufan teased.
Upon Xiao Jinxing’s response, Bai Mowan’s face grew somewhat red.
She still felt a bit shy, after all.
Xiao Jinxing threw a glance over.
Wu Xufan rolled his eyes.
So protective of Bai Mowan, yet you have never treated your life-saving benefactor, Ye Qichi, this well.
"You all may leave," Xiao Jinxing suddenly commanded the Imperial Physicians surrounding him.
Naturally, he had something to ask Wu Xufan privately.
The Imperial Physicians hurriedly left with the utmost respect.
"What’s the current situation in the palace? Has the Empress’s family shown any movements?" Xiao Jinxing asked seriously.
"Since last night, everything has been peaceful. The Empress and the Crown Princess Consort are now imprisoned in the dungeon. Also, last night, the Imperial Concubine went to visit the King of Chu in prison," reported Wu Xufan, "Apart from that, there haven’t been any incidents."
"How much longer before Bai Family’s troops return to the capital?"
"They should arrive by tomorrow," said Wu Xufan, "Once they do, they will eradicate the Empress’s family under the treason charge, completely eradicating the Empress’s power."
"I’ve always been curious, why didn’t you, just let the plan unfold yesterday?" Wu Xufan asked.
Yesterday you should not have blocked that sword; you should have let someone kill the Emperor.
Upon the Emperor’s death, it would be time to vie for power.
After all, now only King Chen and King Chu remain, and the young Prince definitely couldn’t partake in it.
Even though King Chu currently has some prestige and power in the court, with him and the Bai Family’s troops around, King Chu wouldn’t stand a chance.
Wu Xufan could not understand why Xiao Jinxing would choose to save the Emperor.
With the Emperor alive, seizing power would constitute a crime of treason.
Although Bai Mowan was wholeheartedly devoted to Xiao Jinxing, with the Emperor still alive, the Bai Family’s troops would not rebel, and Bai Wenwu, being a loyal official, would definitely not do such a thing, making Xiao Jinxing’s chances of success slim. But the moment the Emperor died, someone would need to take the throne; Bai Wenwu’s likelihood of supporting Xiao Jinxing would be the greatest.
What he could figure out, Xiao Jinxing surely could as well.
"There are other plans, of course," replied Xiao Jinxing somewhat perfunctorily.
Many things he did not clarify to Wu Xufan.
In fact, Bai Mowan didn’t quite understand either why Xiao Jinxing would stake his life to save the Emperor.
Since Xiao Jinxing’s mother was sentenced to death, Xiao Jinxing had not had a single good day. The Emperor never showed concern for Xiao Jinxing, treating him as if he were not his son, never inquiring about the numerous beatings, scorn, and insults Xiao Jinxing suffered when he was a child.
Why Xiao Jinxing would now save the Emperor.
It was really as Wu Xufan said, if Xiao Jinxing had allowed the plan to unfold, with the Emperor dead, Xiao Jinxing would face Xiao Jinsen head-on, and his chances of winning were quite big.
"Of course, I know you have your own plans; it’s just a bit of a pity," Wu Xufan looked at Xiao Jinxing, "I suddenly feel that those you want to deal with are not just one person."
Otherwise why, show mercy towards the Emperor.
Wu Xufan had known Xiao Jinxing for so many years and naturally understood him very well.
So he more or less knew that Xiao Jinxing acted this way to mislead others.
Xiao Jinxing did not admit to it.
At this moment, he didn’t want to continue the conversation with Wu Xufan.