Chapter 395: Disdain and Hate (6)
After these words were spoken, even Xie Ding couldn't help but frown.
"Don't worry, little brother." Xie Jingxing retorted, "Brother, I am waiting for you to enter the government and make great achievements in the court. You will be in great glory. When that happens, I will have to rely on you to protect the Xie family. The Marquis will be very happy too."
Xie Changwu and Xie Changchao had only just entered officialdom. Given their abilities, it would take them forever to achieve such success. Xie Jingxing was mocking them for their lack of talent and their ability to rely on the Xie family's connections to climb the ladder.
"You!" Xie Changchao was furious. Just as he was about to speak, he heard Xie Ding yell, "Enough!"
Xie Changchao and Xie Changwu immediately fell silent. Instead, Xie Jingxing showed some impatience and said, "My Lord, are you finished speaking? If you are, please get out of here. I need to go to sleep."
"Jingxing," Xie Ding suddenly said tiredly, "After all these years, do you still hate me so much? To the point of hating me so much that you'd risk your own life to stay away from the Marquis' Mansion."
Xie Ding, now in his forties, still looked like a middle-aged man with a beautiful beard. Although a military commander, unlike Shen Xin's rough and bold demeanor, he possessed the refined elegance of a gentleman. Even in his youth, Xie Ding was known as a "scholar-general" and was considered handsome. Most members of the Xie family inherited Xie Ding's looks; even Xie Changwu and Xie Changchao were considered handsome young men, though they fell far short of Xie Jingxing.
Princess Yuqing was gentle and elegant, and Xie Ding, in his youth, was also a gentleman as pure as jade. Unfortunately, Xie Jingxing was born. His appearance was stunning, but his temperament was even more remarkable. He was cynical, unruly, and unstoppable. He seemed indifferent to everything, so proud that he looked down on everyone. Such looks and temperament would have made him a legendary figure in history books.
But it also makes people feel helpless, like Xie Ding at the moment.
Xie Ding's temples were already dotted with silver. He asked, "Jingxing, do you still hate me?" His voice trembled as he spoke. He usually treated Xie Jingxing with immense anger and resentment, but now it was like a father's helpless surrender to his son.
Hate? Hate what? Hate that Fang had been allowed into the family, giving that wicked woman an opportunity to take advantage? Hate that Princess Yuqing died with hatred, and Xie Jingxing had to live in such a deformed family? He was clearly at fault, yet he, like a lovestruck fool, refused to marry again. He was such a lovestruck fool, yet he refused to execute Fang. He doted on Xie Jingxing in a vain attempt to atone for his sins?
The mistake has been made, and if the person is no longer around, how can the sin be redeemed?
Xie Jingxing glanced at him, his eyes sharp for a moment, but he remained unmoved even when the once powerful general showed such fatigue.
He had never hated Xie Ding, he just disdained him. Besides... Xie Jingxing said, "My Lord, you're overthinking it. I don't have the time for that."
I don't have the time to hate you.
These words were so hurtful that Xie Ding unconsciously took two steps back, covering his chest with his hands, his face full of sorrow.
Xie Changwu and Xie Changchao, on the other hand, were becoming increasingly happy. The more Xie Jingxing hurt Xie Ding, the more disappointed Xie Ding would become with him. Only in this way could they, the brothers, one day completely replace Xie Jingxing.
"So..." Xie Ding said with difficulty, "Then you can go to the battle." His voice dropped, "I will explain to the Xie family army that those people will assist you. Take the armor and heart mirror in the mansion." Xie Ding seemed to have aged ten years overnight. He looked at Xie Jingxing and said, "You... promise more."
Xie Changchao and Xie Changwu helped Xie Ding out. Before leaving, Xie Changchao gave Xie Jingxing a malicious smile and said, "I congratulate you, big brother, on your triumphant return after defeating the enemy."
But he looked like he wished Xie Jingxing would die on the battlefield.
After Xie Changwu and the other man left, the door to the house was closed. Under the flickering light, a man in black appeared. He said, "Master, Xie Changwu and Xie Changchao..."
"Forget it." Xie Jingxing said, "If I die now, Marquis Lin'an will not let me leave."
"The Xie family army only obeys the Marquis of Lin'an and will certainly not follow the master's orders." The man in black asked, "What are the master's plans?"
"Who cares about the Xie family army?" Xie Jingxing said impatiently, "How is the Princess's Mansion going?"
"Master, the people we have stationed are all in the dark, protecting Her Royal Highness Princess Rongxin. Master, are you not going to say goodbye to Princess Rong Xin?"
"No need," Xie Jingxing waved his hand, "That's all."
The man in black said yes respectfully and turned to retreat.
In the dim light, the handsome face with red lips and white teeth lost its former unruly and unruly look, revealing a touch of gentleness. He had shed his purple and gold robe, leaving only a jade-white undershirt. The young man, with long eyelashes, seemed to be contemplating the firelight, as handsome as a figure in a painting.
"Hate?" He lowered his eyes and smiled faintly.
"Everyone in the world will hate me."
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