Chapter 133 Yesterday Cannot Be Kept
Hearing this, He Zhilin hurriedly stepped forward and stood in front of Jiang Xue. He looked displeased and said in a deep voice, "This is in my Ji Kingdom. Even if you are a prince, you should be careful with your words and actions when giving advice to the princess of our dynasty."
"Be careful with what you say and what you do?" Jing Ye sneered and said coldly, "Jiang Xue, why don't you tell me, was this the phrase 'be careful with what you say and what you do' that you just taught him?"
Jiang Xue looked at Jing Ye with a complicated expression. This was the first time he called her by her name.
Jiang Xue felt as if the air seemed to freeze for a moment.
There were too many things she couldn't figure out.
I can’t understand why Xiao Qi suddenly became Jing Ye, from the son of Prince An to the illegitimate son of the princess. Where did the real Jing Ye go?
It is hard to understand why Xiao Qi, who had only been back in Gan Kingdom for three short years, had become the crown prince's confidant, cultivated a terrifying secret guard organization, and ascended to the position of regent step by step, holding great power.
I can't understand why Jing Ye wants to return to Ji State again and set up a series of schemes to lure her to meet him and let her form an alliance with him to investigate the case.
Was he trying to tell the past? To repent his grievances? Or was he really just investigating the case of treason as he said?
Is it possible?
Jiang Xue understands Xiao Qi.
He would not turn back because of her, nor would he come to her for an explanation simply because he had wronged him.
In the first few years after arriving in Ji State, he seemed to be respectful and modest, and treated others kindly, but in fact he had a cold temper and didn't care about anyone in his heart, because he was defensive against anyone who tried to show kindness to him.
The Jiang family spent many years warming up his icy temper.
Jiang Xue remembered that when she was fourteen years old, she had her coming-of-age ceremony. After the family banquet, Xiao Qi took her out of the palace to see the lanterns on the Jinli Lake. They were intoxicated by the night and confirmed their feelings for each other for the first time. At that time, she leaned against Xiao Qi and asked him nervously, "Ah Qi, you will serve the country one day, right?"
Xiao Qi looked at her deeply and said, "I won't go back."
Jiang Xue asked: "But don't you miss home? Do you miss your father, mother, and your grandfather?"
Xiao Qi looked at the lake with complicated eyes and said only one sentence lightly.
"Those who leave me, yesterday cannot be retained."
Jiang Xue felt a little sad at the time, but she was more filled with a feeling of protecting him.
"Aqi, my elder brother, my second brother, my father, my mother, and even Qiong Shuang - we will not abandon you."
The girl opened her innocent eyes and spoke the most confident words.
"Aqi is our family, and that day will never come no matter what."
Xiao Qi looked at her with eyes full of tenderness, but slowly a hint of self-mockery flashed across them.
"What if one day, Ah Xue abandons me?"
Jiang Xue was stunned, and before she could answer, Xiao Qi spoke again, whispering:
"If that day ever comes, Axue, I will leave you and never look back."
Jiang Xue nodded blankly, thinking it was natural, and said, "Of course. If one day Jiang Xue is cruel and abandons you, then let her be miserable in this life and meet the wrong person. And you, Aqi, just keep walking forward without looking back."
Jiang Xue lowered her eyes, trying to hide the sadness in her eyes.
Her past and future were like a nightmare, and she thought it was a rare thing that he didn't hate her.
Given his personality, he would discard the past with her - so why would he come to Ji State to see her again just to prove his innocence in front of her?
And if it is just to find out who is connected to the rebellion - I am afraid it is even more impossible.
The country of Gan is now ruled by a young ruler. Many old forces in the court have been almost completely wiped out since the first emperor Gan started his rebellion. Only Jing Ye is the regent who holds absolute power and is in a high position. His every move often affects the country's system and government.
But now that he has gone to Ji State and is no longer in charge of the palace, if unrest breaks out within the Gan Dynasty, then no matter whether it is the new monarch or Jing Ye, the current political situation in the Gan Dynasty is likely to collapse and there will be no way to save it.
Why would he come to Ji State in person because of a case of a traitor?
A complex look surged in Jiang Xue's eyes.
Aqi, I don’t understand you.
Jing Ye and He Zhilin were facing each other, and the situation was tense. Seeing that Jiang Xue remained silent for a long time, Jing Ye started to mock her again, "Princess, what's wrong? Have you forgotten everything after meeting this Mr. He?"
"Don't talk nonsense!" He Zhilin became more and more angry, and said to Jiang Qibin: "Guard Jiang, please ask King Ruichong to leave!"
Jiang Qibin was stunned. Although he was ordered by Jiang Xue to protect He Zhilin, his master hadn't said a word yet. Could he do this?
Besides - he glanced at Jing Ye secretly, it seemed that the question was not whether he could do it, but whether he...
It seems like there is no way to defeat him at all?
"I'm sorry for you." Jiang Xue murmured to herself, with a tone full of sorrow.
He Zhilin was suddenly surprised. Before he could open his mouth, he turned around and Jiang Xue had already walked out from behind him and slowly approached Jing Ye.
"I am sorry for you," Jiang Xue raised her eyes to meet Jing Ye's, but changed her tone, as if just to calm Jing Ye's anger, "Your Highness, I shouldn't have agreed to come with you to inquire about what happened back then, but left you waiting alone. It was me who didn't pay attention to the time and kept you waiting for a long time."
She said softly, "Please don't be offended, Your Majesty."
Jing Ye frowned, not knowing why she had changed her mind at this moment. However, he saw He Zhilin, who looked lost behind Jiang Xue, and suddenly said in a sarcastic tone, "I don't deserve the princess's apology. Since the princess wanted to meet someone secretly, why did she bring me along?"
After saying that, he turned around and was about to leave, but his sleeve was suddenly grabbed by a small hand.
Jiang Xue pulled his sleeve and said, "Brother He may have some clues about what happened back then. I have thought about this matter again and again, and I think I should discuss it with the prince."
"Your Highness..."
"Brother He, this matter is related to what happened back then, but it may also be related to the current collusion between the rebel parties of the two countries. The prince originally came here to investigate this matter. With the prince's help, it will be easier to investigate this matter."
He Zhilin was interrupted by Jiang Xue before he could finish his words.
He Zhilin looked at Jiang Xue, feeling even more melancholy, but he could only nod slowly and said, "Okay, it's all up to your Highness to decide."
Jiang Xue gently tugged at Jing Ye's sleeve again, revealing a pleading look, and whispered, "Stay, okay? We need to discuss this matter together."
Jing Ye stood still, looked at Jiang Xue deeply for a long while, and said, "Then Princess, tell me, where were you talking about just now?"
Seeing Jiang Xue stunned, he spoke again and reminded her calmly:
"Princess, is there anything you forgot to say to Mr. He?"
"Is it something I can't bear to hear?" Jing Ye's tone became sharp again, "You actually have to find someone to stop me, so you two can only talk behind closed doors?"
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