activa-t Chapter 346 Absolutely Can't Do It
Chapter 346 Absolutely Can't Do It
Just as Xing Qitian finished speaking, Xing Fuhua, who had been silent all along, finally took a deep breath, raised her eyes, and looked at Sikong Jin with a complicated expression. Her throat was a little dry and hoarse. "No, Father, Hua'er wants to go back to the capital with you. Hua'er hasn't been back for a long time, so she really wants to go back..."
As Xing Fuhua finished speaking, Xing Qitian was immediately surprised, staring at her intently—hadn't she always wanted to stay by Sikong Jin's side? Now that he had spoken up, she actually…
She immediately realized that there was probably a problem between Xing Fuhua and Sikong Jin, as both of them seemed to be in a bad state!
"What's wrong with you?"
Koki Ten glanced at the two of them with surprise.
"We are fine, Father. I am tired and will go back first. Send someone to inform me when the army sets off."
Xing Fuhua was clearly unwilling to say much. She glanced at Sikong Jin with a gloomy expression and then left the tent with a sense of loss.
"My lord, I'll go out and take a look!"
Sikong Jin felt a little uncomfortable. After thinking for a moment, she got up and followed him out.
……
"your Highness!"
He rushed out of the central army tent and caught up with Xing Fuhua's figure after only a few steps. He silently followed her all the way to her tent, and only then did Sikong Jin reach out to grab her arm, but Xing Fuhua shook him off, saying, "Don't touch me!"
Sikong Jin had no choice but to withdraw her hand, silently looking at her red and swollen eyes, and said with some heartache and difficulty, "I'm sorry... and thank you for not exposing me on the spot..."
Xing Fuhua's eyes were dry from crying, and not a single tear could be squeezed out. Her voice was also extremely hoarse, "Sikong Jin, I really wish... I wish I could kill you..."
"I know, I..."
Sikong Jin spoke with a dry voice.
"Go away, and don't ever come looking for me again. I'll do as you wish and stop bothering you. Is that enough? Get out of here! Get out of here!"
Xing Fuhua choked back tears and pushed her.
Sikong Jin could only nod apologetically, "Alright, I won't appear in front of you again. Also, thank you, Hua'er! You're a very, very good girl, I'm so glad, but I'm also really sorry... I wish you all the best!"
After saying these words and giving Xing Fuhua a deep look, he had no choice but to turn and leave.
Xing Fuhua's eyes welled with tears as she watched the figure gradually disappear through the door. A faint, lingering sadness flickered in her blurry vision. She could only clench her hands, close her eyes, and silently pray—
I understand you, so I wish you a peaceful life!
She cried all night and thought about it all night. After thinking it over and over, she understood Sikong Jin's reasons for doing so. At that time, she probably had no other choice but to do so. Didn't Ji Wuge and Tang Jingyao still not know her identity?
The fact that she told her this in person at this time speaks volumes.
She had been very good to her, and she had always kept those kindnesses buried in her heart. Even though she had now confessed everything to her and had every reason to hate her, Sikong Jin, she found that she still couldn't bring herself to hate her.
Perhaps it's because the kindness she received from her has been stored up in her heart for too long, or perhaps the love she has been suppressing far outweighs all her hatred. So, now, perhaps this is the only best way...
She had saved her and her father twice—no, to be precise, three times.
It happened once in the capital, once again at the Shenglan River, and now once again at Hangu Pass. These should be enough to repay all of this. What more could she ask for?
Xing Fuhua kept telling herself and convincing herself, and finally came to this conclusion—
She returned to the capital with her father and stopped thinking about it. As for the marriage, she could only think of a solution later. What else could she do?
Did they really kill Sikong Jin?
Or should I expose her to my father?
That would only make things worse, and besides, she would never do such a thing.
In the afternoon, Xingqi Tian led his troops back to Hangu City, and Ji Wuge and Xing Fuhua also returned together.
After the troops were reorganized, Sikong Jin came out to see them off as the army set off.
"My lord, now that the crisis at Hangu Pass has been resolved and the Liao army has been severely weakened, you have returned in triumph. However, please take good care of yourself, as the capital city may not be peaceful again."
Sikong Jin stopped there.
It was obvious that even if Yukichi Ten didn't personally return to present the victory, the Emperor's decree would likely be issued within a few days. Now that Prince Yukichi was dead and Yukichi Ten had returned victorious, his popularity among the people had risen even higher. As the saying goes, his achievements overshadowed his master, and who could guarantee that Yukichi Yu wouldn't be unable to resist taking action?
Xingqi Tian naturally understood the meaning behind Sikong Jin's words. After thinking for a moment, he nodded and smiled, "Thank you for your hard work, Jin. Don't worry, this time when I return to the capital, I will lead my 10,000 elite guards. They are all loyal to me. As for your mother, I will try to rescue her. I don't think the Emperor will do anything to her. You should also take care of yourself."
Sikong Jin gave a bitter smile and sighed, "To be honest, I'm quite unfilial... I hope she's alright. By the way, I have a letter here. Could you please, sir, if you have the chance, pass it on to my mother?"
As he spoke, he took out a letter from his sleeve and handed it to Kosaki Ten.
Xing Qitian glanced at her with a gentle expression, then was about to reach out and take the letter when Xing Fuhua, standing beside him, beat him to it. Her delicate hand gently grasped the letter, her voice still hoarse and dry, "Give it to me. I'll be going back to the palace for a few days..."
Sikong Jin was stunned for a moment, and after a while, she looked at Xing Fuhua with a complicated expression and replied softly, "In that case, thank you, Your Highness!"
Xing Fuhua glanced at her coldly, then turned and walked towards her horse.
"My lord, you should take tens of thousands more troops back. Besides, once this crisis is resolved, the Emperor may not allow you to return. Most of the soldiers at Hangu Pass are imperial troops. Even if they are loyal to you, if the Emperor..."
Ji Wuge, who had been silent all along, was clearly also somewhat worried.
"This humble official also agrees with General Ji's suggestion, sir! Even if your army cannot enter the capital, it can certainly be stationed outside the capital. If anything goes wrong, you might be able to..."
Sikong Jin also came to her senses.
"No need to say anything more. I understand the Emperor's thoughts very well. He wouldn't go that far... The country's army is there to protect the country. I understand what you mean. I will protect myself. Don't worry."