When Qiao Jingjing heard that Sun Ce had returned, she hurried to the front study.
Outside the study, Sun Ce's personal guards stood like an iron wall.
No one is allowed in.
When Qiao Jingjing finally met Sun Ce.
Sun Ce's face was deathly pale, his eye sockets were sunken, and his cheeks were wrapped in gauze with traces of blood seeping through it.
Qiao Jingjing couldn't take it for a moment and almost lost her balance.
Fortunately, her maidservant was quick-witted and helped her up.
When Sun Ce saw Qiao Jingjing in such a hurry, rushing towards him in a panic, he managed to force a smile onto his face.
"Why are you in such a hurry? You can't even stand still!"
Sun Ce then said to Sun Quan, "Gongjin will return to Wu Commandery within two days. Send another letter to your cousin Sun Ben in Yuzhang, asking him to return to Wu Commandery to discuss A Xiang's marriage."
in this way.
Tears streamed down Qiao Jingjing's face.
Sun Ce pretended to be relaxed.
“I knew you were prone to crying, that’s why I didn’t tell you at first! I only suffered a minor injury, and I was afraid it would scare you. I’ll talk to Zhongmou Zibu for a few more minutes, and you should go back first. Go back and check on the children. I can’t hold and play with them lately, for fear of frightening them.”
Sun Ce needed to get rid of Qiao Jingjing as soon as possible; he couldn't stand her around, and neither could she.
He couldn't bear it if she cried again.
But by then Qiao Jingjing had calmed down.
She wiped away her tears, but no matter how much she wiped, the tears wouldn't stop and kept rolling down her face.
She still smiled at Sun Ce.
“You’re injured, how can I leave you? I’ll stay by your side and take care of you.”
Sun Ce felt that his current appearance—crippled and dejected—was something he didn't want to leave behind in this state for the woman he loved most.
Sun Ce waved his hand repeatedly, instructing Sun Quan to send Qiao Jingjing away.
"I'll take your sister-in-law back! I need to focus on recovering from my injuries during this time."
Even Sun Quan wanted to send Qiao Jingjing away.
Qiao Jingjing also became stubborn.
She was standing there:
“I knew this day would come! Zhongmou also asked you, also wanting to know why I refused you several times in Lujiang City? I was afraid this day would come! Sun Ce! Now that this day has come, don’t drive me away! I’m not afraid.”
Qiao Jingjing forced back the tears in her eyes.
Sun Ce couldn't hold back any longer.
A man doesn't easily shed tears, only when he's truly heartbroken.
Sun Ce's heart was heaving, and the pain in his chest was throbbing.
He stared at Qiao Jingjing for a long time, and only said one word: "I'm sorry."
"Jingjing, I can't stay with you forever!"
This was the first time Sun Ce had called Qiao Jingjing by her name; he had always called her Da Qiao before.
Qiao Jingjing smiled through her tears.
"No, I'm sorry! Really! No. Zibu, go and invite a few of Hua Tuo's best disciples from Wu County to treat Lord Wu's injuries."
Zhongmou, go and invite your uncle Wu Jing, your cousin General Xu Kun, your aunt from the Xu family, and your brothers from the imperial clan!
Prefect Zhu, go and summon all the civil officials of Wu Commandery.
Third brother, you should also make a trip and invite the veteran generals like Cheng Pu and Huang Gai to come.
Everyone must remember! The news of Lord Wu's injury should be slowly conveyed to the Grand Madam; Ah Xiang mustn't be anxious about it.
After Qiao Jingjing finished speaking, she walked to Sun Ce's side and held his hand tightly.
Sun Ce nodded to Qiao Jingjing.
Qiao Jingjing simply told him to be quiet:
"Say less. Once you're better this time, we'll move somewhere else, maybe to the mountains or by the water, and we'll never concern ourselves with the world or anyone else again! We'll just live our lives together, and we'll raise the children well. If you like hunting, go hunting; I'll cook you delicious meals..."
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