The Prince Wants to Assassinate Me Every Day-Chapter 1046 - 637: Xie Ruotong Is Pregnant (Fourth Update)

Chapter 1046: Chapter 637: Xie Ruotong Is Pregnant (Fourth Update)

"Alright." Xiao Jinxing agreed immediately.

He could only agree.

"Since Your Majesty has chosen to be a good emperor, time and again chosen to be a good emperor, I ask that from now on, you truly act for the country and the people, for the whole realm, for the peace and prosperity of the Daxuan Kingdom..." An Ning’s eyes moved slightly, "to spread the branches and leaves."

"Is this your final request of me?" Xiao Jinxing asked.

"As a citizen of the Daxuan Kingdom, this is my expectation of Your Majesty." An Ning was honest.

"Very well, I promise you." Xiao Jinxing nodded.

"I toast to you." An Ning picked up the nearby wine, pouring a cup for Xiao Jinxing and one for herself.

Xiao Jinxing gazed at the wine cup before him.

"Neither love nor hate, neither resentment nor regret." An Ning raised her cup, "From here on, our paths separate, and the road ahead is long."

Xiao Jinxing looked at the determination in An Ning’s eyes.

Watching her resoluteness in letting go.

He raised his cup and with An Ning, drank the farewell wine.

Only love, not hate; no resentment, but regret.

From now on.

No more meetings.

...

Ever since that day.

Xiao Jinxing and An Ning had no further interactions.

Three days later, Xie Ruotong returned to Xun City and went to see Gu Xingchuan.

An Ning was there too.

Xie Ruotong’s eyes were red as she looked at the emaciated Gu Xingchuan.

She had imagined Gu Xingchuan would be in a miserable state, would burn brilliantly; but, when truly faced with it, her heart ached unbearably.

Why.

Did Gu Xingchuan take that step.

Knowing well, it was an abyss.

"Ruotong." In contrast, Gu Xingchuan was indifferent, "In this lifetime, to have you and An Ning as confidants, I have no regrets."

"Not being able to make it to the end, we regret for a lifetime." Xie Ruotong couldn’t conceal the tumult of emotions inside.

"I’m sorry." Gu Xingchuan expressed guilt, "It’s my failure to meet your expectations."

Xie Ruotong pressed her lips tightly.

She knew too, now nothing she said would matter.

Four days from now, he would face execution.

Thereafter, forever separated by life and death.

What good is complaining now?!

Now, bid farewell properly.

She said, "I will do my best to look after your family."

Gu Xingchuan smiled, "An Ning has already done that for me."

Xie Ruotong looked at An Ning.

"Everything Xiao Jinxing confiscated from the Gu Family, I’ve returned in full." An Ning responded.

Xie Ruotong bit her lip.

She knew, An Ning couldn’t just watch Gu Xingchuan end up with nothing.

"Wealth is one thing, but should anyone bully my Gu Family in the future, I ask that General Xie must stand up for them." Gu Xingchuan smiled as he requested.

Xie Ruotong’s eyes grew even redder.

Even at this point, Gu Xingchuan could still smile.

"I’m quite alright." Gu Xingchuan seemingly saw Xie Ruotong’s distress, "You’re a great general, why cry like this? I don’t want to see you all in such a state; it would unsettle me. I only hope that during Qingming Festival, you’ll bring wine to visit me and tell me you’re doing well."

"Mm." Xie Ruotong nodded, a heavy nod.

"Ruotong, having returned from the border, you might be a bit exhausted. Go rest early. There are still a few days left, no rush today." Gu Xingchuan urged.

Always, as if thinking of others.

If he hadn’t been thinking of others, he wouldn’t have ended up where he did today.

"Let’s go." An Ning also urged.

Perhaps in his final days, Gu Xingchuan wanted to be alone, to quietly face death.

Not wanting any attachments.

Xie Ruotong looked again at Gu Xingchuan, seeing the release in his smile before reluctantly leaving the Heavenly Prison.

An Ning left together.

On leaving, she glanced back at Gu Xingchuan.

His smile was clearly...forced and pained.

No one could truly face death calmly.

Death is truly too terrifying!

...

Leaving the Heavenly Prison. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

Xie Ruotong asked An Ning, "Are you in a hurry to return to the palace?"

"Not in a hurry."

"Can we have a meal together?" Xie Ruotong asked.

"You traveled such a long way, aren’t you tired?"

"Not tired." Xie Ruotong said straightforwardly, "I’d rather talk heart-to-heart with you."

"Alright." An Ning agreed immediately.

"Shall we go to Jingshui Building?" Xie Ruotong suggested.

"Let’s go to the General Mansion." Song Yanqing, who had been silently accompanying Xie Ruotong, said, "In case you get drunk, you can sleep right away. I imagine, you two won’t stop until you’re not drunk."

"Alright." An Ning nodded.

Xie Ruotong did not refuse.

"I shall visit the palace." Song Yanqing was considerate, knowing his presence hindered their conversation, "To pay respect to the emperor and tell him I’ve returned to Xun City. Also, to inform him that the empress has gone to the General Mansion."

An Ning nodded.

Without telling Song Yanqing, she and Xiao Jinxing had long settled their matters.

So wherever she went, Xiao Jinxing wouldn’t be concerned.

An Ning and Xie Ruotong went to the General Mansion, Song Yanqing went to the Imperial Palace.

Upon arrival at the General Mansion.

The servants had prepared a meal.

The wine naturally placed by the side.

Xie Ruotong took the initiative to pour the wine.

"Ruotong." An Ning called her.

"Mm?"

"Did Song Yanqing share a room with you at the border?" An Ning asked.

Xie Ruotong’s face instantly flushed red.

She hadn’t expected the empress’s first question to be such a personal one.

Song Yanqing had been at the border for a month or two, how could they not share a room...

After all, they were husband and wife.

Besides, love rekindled after a brief separation.

Especially after they had worshipped Lin Qianyu together, letting go of all their past burdens; their feelings only grew deeper, and at the height of emotion...it was hard to refuse.

An Ning looked at Xie Ruotong’s expression and understood everything.

She said, "May I check your health?"

Xie Ruotong was surprised.

"To feel the pulse." An Ning stated directly.

Xie Ruotong frowned slightly but extended her wrist.

Also curiously asked, "Why did you have Song Yanqing bring me medicine to the border?"

An Ning was fully focused on feeling the pulse.

She didn’t hear what Xie Ruotong said.

Xie Ruotong pursed her lips and didn’t disturb An Ning further.

After a while.

An Ning released Xie Ruotong’s hand.

Her lips curved into a sudden smile, "Ruotong, you’re pregnant."

"What?!" Xie Ruotong’s eyes widened.

How is that possible?!

She thought, she couldn’t get pregnant?!

After she personally ended her own child’s life last time, her body was so damaged, how could she get pregnant?!

"Your physical condition is inherently good, so even though your body was severely injured, your self-healing ability was relatively stronger than the average person. Coupled with my targeted care, the medicine Song Yanqing brought you, getting pregnant wasn’t difficult." An Ning smiled, "It’s just sooner than I expected. Song Yanqing must have contributed quite a bit, hasn’t he?"

Xie Ruotong’s face turned even redder.

Song Yanqing...indeed was a bit...immoderate.

"You’ve been pregnant for less than a month, all fetuses are unstable within three months, so you must be careful. Later, I’ll prescribe some fetus protective medicine for you, just follow the prescription." An Ning said, "I must request Xiao Jinxing to allow you to stay in Xun City for your pregnancy, and not return to the border."