Chapter 94: Too Arrogant

“Forgive me, Your Highness.”
“It’s all right. I am aware of Ye Xuan’s martial skills. If you exert all your strength, you might stand a chance. But if it’s a prolonged fight, unless you both end up severely wounded, you won’t gain any advantage.”
“Then, Your Highness, why?”
Why did he send him to teach Ye Xuan a lesson?
“It’s merely to toy with him a little. After all, we have time to spare.”
Xuanyuan Juesi needed to cause them some trouble. Otherwise, did they really think the world was at peace?
“Your Highness!” Yuan Qianlü sighed helplessly. Perhaps it was all because of Si Nuo; otherwise, it wouldn’t have come to this. The prince truly loved the princess, but why did he let go?
“Go and rest well. There are more plans that require your attention.”
Xuanyuan Juesi waved him off to rest. He needed to calm himself now.
Yuan Qianlü could only leave first, watching the prince’s expression grow darker by the day. He was genuinely worried. Breaking off with the princess might be a good thing, but could it really end? They would only keep in contact. As an outsider, he saw this clearly. In this regard, he truly felt sorry for the prince.
Xuanyuan Juesi sat alone in a dimly lit room, his gaze heavy, as if he had lost his purpose, only to regain it moments later.
He closed his eyes, leaned back in his chair, and fell asleep, waiting for the dawn.
The next day arrived with splendid weather.
Si Nuo woke to find Ye Xuan still asleep, which was unusual since he usually rose earlier than her. She went to his room and saw him lying in bed, still asleep.
She didn’t disturb him and quietly left, going downstairs to fetch some food and brought it up to his room. As she closed the door, Ye Xuan had already awakened.
When Si Nuo returned, he was up and greeted her with a smile. The waiter also brought hot water, so he quickly freshened up.
“No need to be so courteous,” Ye Xuan said, appreciating her care.
“It’s not about courtesy; you look exhausted! You’ve been taking care of me these days, and your body must be worn out. Eat more and replenish yourself.”
Si Nuo served him the meal, and Ye Xuan said nothing further, simply nodding in acknowledgment, savoring the warmth of her care. The feeling was comforting and heartening.
They finished breakfast quietly and happily, and suddenly, all his injuries seemed to hurt less.
“Si Nuo, I want to discuss something with you.”
“What is it?”
Si Nuo saw how serious Ye Xuan was and guessed it was an important matter.
“I might not be able to leave for a while. Can you wait for me a few days?”
Ye Xuan held her hand and explained, and Si Nuo nodded.
“Of course.” Though she wanted to leave, she wasn’t unreasonable. Hearing him, she found herself agreeing despite her strong desire to go. She knew that once she left, meeting Xuanyuan Juesi again would be nearly impossible. The world might be small, but not that small.
In such a vast sea of people, encounters were rare.
“All right, all right.”
Ye Xuan released her hand and continued eating, his head lowered, avoiding her gaze out of guilt. At that moment, Si Nuo noticed red stains on his clothes.
She recognized it immediately as blood. Seeing the wounds, his face was pale.
She didn’t ask directly. Something must have happened to Ye Xuan, which explained his odd behavior. She needed to find a way to learn what really occurred.
After breakfast, she left and closed the door behind her. Seizing the moment while he changed clothes, she pushed the door open. Though underhanded, it was quick.
“Si Nuo, why did you come in?”
Ye Xuan barely had time to dress.
“What happened to your wounds? Did Xuanyuan Juesi lay a hand on you?”
“No, no, don’t misunderstand Xuanyuan Juesi. It really wasn’t him. Besides, someone like me isn’t worth his personal effort.”
Ye Xuan shook his head hurriedly, surprised that Si Nuo would directly suspect Xuanyuan Juesi.
“If not him, then who? Do you have enemies here? Xuanyuan Juesi has tried repeatedly to kill you. It must be him.”
Si Nuo firmly believed it was Xuanyuan Juesi. Among those here, only he had the means and motive. No one else could have seriously injured Ye Xuan.
“Si Nuo, calm down. I’m fine, really.”
Ye Xuan knew no matter how much he explained, she wouldn’t listen. Moreover, he couldn’t reveal the truth about his master, Bai Ming. So Si Nuo’s suspicions naturally pointed there.
Sure enough, when Ye Xuan was careless for a moment, Si Nuo confronted Xuanyuan Juesi.
“You’re truly despicable.”
She scolded him fiercely. Xuanyuan Juesi was initially pleased by her visit, but upon hearing those words, it was as if a bucket of ice water was poured over him, chilling him to the bone.
“Is that so? Your Highness, you only realize I’m despicable today?”
He didn’t know what she meant but didn’t care.
“What grudge do you bear against Ye Xuan? Why did you wound him so badly? Do you really want to kill him to feel satisfied?”
Si Nuo blamed Xuanyuan Juesi for Ye Xuan’s injuries. Yuan Qianlü tried to step forward to explain it had nothing to do with the prince but was silenced by a glare from Xuanyuan Juesi. Yuan Qianlü retreated silently.
“Yes, I do want to kill him. So, what?”
Xuanyuan Juesi took the blame without hesitation. Since she didn’t believe him and pinned the crime on him, he was indifferent.
Si Nuo could hardly believe it was him. She had hoped it wasn’t Xuanyuan Juesi, but her suspicion was correct—he was responsible. It was outrageous!
“Xuanyuan Juesi,” Si Nuo glared at him in anger.
Holding her saber, she looked ready to attack, and Xuanyuan Juesi noticed.
“What? Want to kill me? That depends on whether you have the ability. Your skills might be adequate against ordinary fighters, but against me, you’re courting death.”
His words were blunt, yet who could understand the pain in his heart? Trust—she always spoke of trust, but from beginning to end, those who distrust the most are the ones who talk about trust the loudest.
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