Chapter 1429 - 1105: Do You Regret It Now?

Upon hearing Shi Yuxin’s sharp question, even Hua Ziyang furrowed his brows and turned to look at Xiao Yuansui.

Xiao Yuansui also knitted his brows for a moment, but soon after, he relaxed and a faint, confident smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. He said, "No, it can’t drag on indefinitely."

"..."

"If my estimation is correct, within three days, there will definitely be a resolution."

"Resolution?"

These two words left Shi Yuxin feeling slightly puzzled.

Xiao Yuansui had just said that between them and Yu Wenye, one of them would crack first. But what is this "resolution"? Does it refer to who among them would crack first?

And why three days?

She was about to ask further when Xiao Yuansui smiled and said, "General Shi, since you knew about your brother being captured upon your return, you’ve been quite calm, showing no intention of leading your troops for a rescue, which means you understand that the best state now is to wait."

"..."

"In that case, why not trust me, and trust yourself as well."

"..."

Upon hearing this, Shi Yuxin held her breath and looked at him for a long time, finally exhaling deeply and said, "Alright."

"..."

"But I hope the Great General understands that regardless of the outcome of this conflict, I do not want my brother to be harmed. Even if he acted recklessly and violated military orders, the punishment should come from the military, from me."

Xiao Yuansui nodded, "I understand."

Shi Yuxin let out another deep breath, then stood up, respectfully bowed to Xiao Yuansui and Hua Ziyang, and turned to leave.

As soon as she left, Hua Ziyang immediately looked at Xiao Yuansui, "Elder brother, three days?"

Facing him, Xiao Yuansui’s smile lost much of its profoundness, but he simply said lightly, "You forget, we’re not the only ones with pressing concerns."

Not just them, who else?

Yu Wenye?

Or—

Before he could contemplate further, Xiao Yuansui sighed with a hint of fatigue, "Alright, you should go now. I see you’ve been up all night, go rest for a while. We may not need to deploy troops these two days, but we cannot relax. Those below must train properly when required. Yu Wenye’s troops are well-trained and difficult to deal with."

Hua Ziyang had suffered setbacks due to this in the past, and he nodded with some concern, glanced at Xiao Yuansui again, and then turned to leave.

After everyone left, Xiao Yuansui sat at his seat for quite a while longer.

Actually, he was the one who hadn’t closed his eyes all night, and at this time, he truly felt fatigue like a tidal wave, rushing over him in waves. Each breath seemed to pull his eyelids down slightly, but inexplicably, he didn’t want to lie down and sleep. So he sat with his fists clenched on his knees, like a statue, staring for a long time, finally sighing again and stood up.

As he walked out of the tent, the rain outside hadn’t ceased yet. A gust of wind brought a layer of fine raindrops that splashed across his face.

A soldier guarding outside immediately took up an umbrella by his feet to offer him, but Xiao Yuansui waved his hand, "I just want to take a walk, no need for a fuss."

The two immediately replied, "Yes."

Thus, he walked slowly forward in the rain, soon his hair was covered with a layer of rain droplets, and his shoulders were drenched. In this somewhat chilly early autumn weather with the wind blowing, the cold penetrated straight through to the bone, yet he seemed unfazed, and before he got even wetter himself, he arrived at a tent.

It was Shang Ruyi’s tent.

At this time, the soldiers had just had lunch and gone to rest, so there was hardly anyone around. Xiao Yuansui also didn’t need to worry about being seen overly paying attention to this "captive," but he didn’t immediately enter. Instead, he stood outside, quietly listening to the sound of rain striking the tent.

In the pauses of that sound, voices from inside could be heard—

"Princess, the servant has finished sewing, take a look."

"Give it to me."

"Yes... Princess, with your face like this, what about the future?"

"Say no more."

Upon hearing that low voice, somewhat hoarse, Xiao Yuansui’s brows furrowed deeply, and just then, as if sensing something, heavy and hurried footsteps echoed suddenly inside, followed by the tent flaps being lifted by a fair but coarse hand.

Wo Xue stood at the entrance, frowning as she looked at Xiao Yuansui.

Seeing her, Xiao Yuansui immediately retracted any excess expression from his face, revealing only a hint of amusement at his lips, yet his eyes showed no trace of laughter, "So you are the girl named Wo Xue that they’ve mentioned. I hear you’re quite skilled."

"..."

"However, here, no matter how skilled you are, it’s of no use."

"..."

"It’s best to keep useless things tucked away; otherwise, if I punish you, I won’t find anyone better to take care of your Princess."

Upon hearing this, Wo Xue’s brow furrowed, still saying nothing.

Xiao Yuansui said, "Move aside, I want to see your Princess."

Wo Xue’s face showed a hint of hesitation. Perhaps she knew that in this place, Xiao Yuansui’s words were akin to a Holy Decree, she couldn’t stop him even if she tried. Besides, as his words had made clear earlier, if she dared act recklessly, he wouldn’t show mercy to just an ordinary maid. Her death would leave Shang Ruyi with even fewer attendants.

But to just step aside, she was unwilling.

At this moment, a low voice from inside Shang Ruyi said, "Let him in."

"..."

Wo Xue let out a heavy breath, then retreated two steps to the side. Xiao Yuansui nodded his head down and walked into the medicinally scented tent.

Shang Ruyi was sitting by the bed, and upon seeing him enter, looked up at him.

The moment their eyes met, Xiao Yuansui’s breath caught in his throat.

He saw Shang Ruyi’s face—in truth, couldn’t see her face, for now, from her eyes down to the philtrum was wrapped tightly in bandages, only revealing her eyes and lips. Whether from crying or something else, her eyes were red, yet more defined and even brighter, while her lips bore a bloodless pallor. This appearance was originally a bit comical, but Xiao Yuansui felt as if a pin had pricked his heart.

He instinctively wanted to approach, but Wo Xue reached Shang Ruyi’s side before him, her small frame invisibly blocking the two.

Thus, Xiao Yuansui only took two further steps forward and stopped.

Seeing Shang Ruyi’s look that seemed both annoyed and a bit angry, he said, "The injury, is it severe?"

Shang Ruyi was silent for a moment before saying, "She used that earring, not a sharp instrument, so the injury is not deep."

"..."

"But, it may still leave a scar."

Xiao Yuansui furrowed his brows.

They were silent for a long while, and he suddenly chuckled lightly and said, "Do you regret it now?"