Since Ji Mosheng was summoned away by the old emperor, Jing Xi has been staying in the Empress Dowager's palace with Jiang Bai. Jiang Bai's health is also slowly recovering thanks to the treatment by Physician Xu. All of this is a positive trend.

But the poison in Jiang Bai's body weighed heavily on Jing Xi's heart like a huge rock, making it hard for her to breathe.

Jiang Bai knew Jing Xi too well. Seeing her frowning absentmindedly in front of him, Jiang Bai knew she was worried about him. He gently raised his hand to touch Jing Xi's brow and said softly, "Jing, girls shouldn't always frown. I'm fine, don't worry about me."

After hearing Jiang Bai's words, Jing Xi relaxed her brows and said, "Jiang Bai, you are not allowed to die without my permission, do you hear me?"

Jiang Bai knew Jing Xi was very anxious, but going to the old emperor for the antidote was too risky. He didn't want Jing Xi to get hurt for his antidote, and he didn't want to lose her. So, if he lost his life, so be it. Jing Xi had a long life ahead of her, and she should live it brilliantly and freely.

Jiang Bai smiled and nodded when he heard Jing Xi's childish words, "Okay, I'm going to stay with my Jing Xi until we grow old together. I won't die so easily, don't worry."

If time allowed, Jiang Bai would be willing to accompany Jing Xi for all eternity. She came into his world alone, and Jiang Bai understood her anxieties and worries.

“Liar.” Jing Xi said with red eyes. She knew that Jiang Bai was lying to keep her from worrying. He would die from the poison in a month, so how could he stay with her for a lifetime?

Jiang Bai looked at Jing Xi's reddened eyes and sighed. His Jing Xi was too smart. Too much intelligence can be harmful. At this moment, Jiang Bai wished that Jing Xi wasn't so smart. Perhaps then, she wouldn't worry about him.

Jiang Bai looked intently into Jing Xi's eyes and said, word by word, "Jing Xi, don't take any risks for me, understand? I'd rather die than let you suffer even the slightest harm because of me. If you insist on taking risks for me, then I'll end it all myself." Jiang Bai's tone was more serious and earnest than ever before. Jing Xi knew that Jiang Bai was telling the truth; the resolute look in his eyes was chilling.

Jing Xi was unwilling to accept this. She lowered her head and quickly wiped away her tears, choking back sobs as she said, "Jiang Bai, please let me find the antidote for you. I can't just watch you die." If this were the outcome, Jing Xi would hate herself for the rest of her life. She would fight the old emperor to the death and would never let herself go.

Jiang Bai gently wiped away the tears welling up in Jing Xi's eyes and said softly, "Jing Xi, the most important people in my life are you and Father. Father raised me, and I will never forget that kindness. And you are the most precious person in the world to me. When I was young, I thought I would spend my whole life begging with my grandfather. After my grandfather died, I thought that was how my life would be. But I was very lucky to meet Father and you."

Jiang Bai raised his hand and gently rubbed Jing Xi's head, continuing, "Jing, fate has been playing tricks on me, but I'm grateful because I have you and Father. That way, I haven't lived in vain. Jing, Father has many maids and servants serving him in the Jiang family. He should be doing well in his later years, so I can rest assured now that I'm gone. But the only thing I can't let go of is you, my Jing. You are passionate and free. I don't want my death to be a burden to you. I hope that no matter whether I'm by your side or not, you can always be vibrant and bright."

"But Ah Jing, my only regret is not marrying you. But it's alright, after I'm gone, there will be a better husband waiting for you." Jiang Bai's last words were heartbreaking. If he could live a long and healthy life, how could he have pushed the person he loved to someone else? He would never be able to die in peace if he did that.

But he couldn't be too selfish; he had to plan for Jingxi's future. As for himself, if he couldn't rest in peace, so be it.

Jing Xi gently raised her hand to cover Jiang Bai's mouth, and said somewhat angrily, "Pah, pah, pah, don't talk nonsense, Jiang Bai. There is no one else. My future husband is only you. If it's not you, I would rather not marry you. So, you will definitely get better and then marry me."

Jiang Bai looked at Jing Xi's stubborn little face and wanted to say something, but when his gaze met Jing Xi's serious eyes, he didn't say anything in the end. He just gently hugged Jing Xi in his arms, lowered his eyes, and seemed to be thinking about something.

After a while, Physician Xu came to examine Jiang Bai. Seeing that Jiang Bai's injuries had greatly improved, Physician Xu nodded in satisfaction and said, "Young Master's injuries have mostly healed, and he will be fully recovered soon."

After Physician Xu finished speaking, he wrote another prescription and handed it to Jing Xi, saying, "Once this young master has recovered from his injuries, we will switch to this prescription. It can strengthen his body and consolidate his foundation. For now, he should still take the medicine I prescribed before."

Jing Xi nodded and said, "Thank you, Physician Xu."

Seeing that Jiang Bai was alright, Physician Xu packed up his medical bag and prepared to leave.