Chapter 279 - 279: Cherish the Person in Front of You

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Pei Wu did not have any feelings for a woman like Xue Ru. But considering she was the daughter of the Xue family and Xue Ru had made an appearance before Emperor Qi Ming, Pei Wu still whispered to call Xiao Junhao.

At that moment, Xue Ru’s face turned pale.

The feeling of suffocation came over her. Just when Xue Ru thought she was going to die, the hand on her neck suddenly let go.

“Cough, cough, cough…”

Xue Ru fell straight to the ground, clutching her chest, coughing nonstop, to the point where tears came out.

Xiao Junhao, however, stood up and walked over to her.

Seeing Xiao Junhao approach her, Xue Ru’s eyes were filled with fear and a bit of confusion.

Just a short while ago, this man looked at her with such tenderness, even buying her beautiful clothes and jewelry.

“Why?”

Looking up at Xiao Junhao, Xue Ru asked with a hoarse voice.

“Why? Heh…”

Hearing Xue Ru’s words, Xiao Junhao laughed as if he’d heard a pleasant joke.

But although his face wore a smile, because of the whip mark on his face, he looked rather menacing.

Mockery filled Xiao Junhao’s eyes. Looking at Xue Ru, he said lightly, “If I knew you had no status in the Xue family, I wouldn’t even bother giving you a second glance.”

“Take her away.”

“Yes.”

Quickly, Xue Ru was taken away by Pei Wu.

This time, Xue Ru didn’t dare resist, because when Xiao Junhao had choked her earlier, she genuinely felt he intended to kill her.

As for the events in the capital, Jiang Peihuan was unaware.

Just after returning to the Western Region Palace, Xiao Nanye’s poison began to act up.

“Ye Xiao, prepare the medicinal bath.”

“Yes.”

Soon, a bathtub was brought into the room, and Jiang Peihuan helped Xiao Nanye into the bath.

As Xiao Nanye sat down, the boiling water instantly turned to ice.

Xiao Nanye continued to shiver. Seeing this, Jiang Peihuan looked very worried.

These herbs no longer had any effect on the poison in Xiao Nanye’s body.

Helping Xiao Nanye out of the bathtub, Jiang Peihuan wrapped him in a blanket. But the man reached out and held her.

“Huan Er?”

The man shivered continuously, even his voice quivered.

Feeling the man’s tremors, Jiang Peihuan instinctively held him, feeling an intense coldness.

An hour later, Xiao Nanye slowly recovered.

Jiang Peihuan instinctively checked his pulse. Meeting his gaze, she said

coldly, “The poison has seeped into your meridians.”

Worry filled her eyes.

Seeing her concern, the man chuckled, “It’s alright. We’ll find a way to cure it eventually.”

“I actually think this poison is quite good. In the future, when I’m poisoned, you can just hold me like you did just now.”

While saying this, Xiao Nanye held Jiang Peihuan even tighter. However, she pushed him away.

Facing Xiao Nanye’s innocent eyes, Jiang Peihuan said annoyedly, “Do you realize that the poison has seeped into your meridians? Soon, it will turn into a cold poison. Once that happens, you could die from its effects at any moment.” “It won’t happen.”

“Huan Er, I promise you, 1 will live well and will never die.”

In the past, he didn’t care much about life and death. However, after meeting Jiang Peihuan, Xiao Nanye suddenly didn’t want to die like that. He wanted to live well and be with Jiang Peihuan.

“Let’s return to the capital. I want to go back and read medical books to see how to cure the poison from your body.”

Thinking of the medical techniques that the person left behind, hope emerged in Jiang Peihuan’s heart.

As for Jiang Peihuan’s decision, Xiao Nanye followed it unconditionally.

However, when Yao Ji heard that Jiang Peihuan and the others were about to leave, her eyes were full of reluctance.

Looking at Jiang Peihuan, she couldn’t help but speak, “Queen Cheng, are you leaving so soon?”

Hearing Yaoji’s words, Jian Peihuan nodded.

Just as Jiang Peihuan was about to speak, she saw Yao Ji looking at Rong Mo and asked, “When will you give me the child you promised?”

No one expected Yao Ji to remember this. Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Rong Mo, including Xiao Nanye, whose eyes showed a touch of curiosity.

Facing everyone’s gaze, Rong Mo was very calm. Looking at Yao Ji, he said softly, “Yao Ji, there’s a saying in our Central Plains which I want to give to you now.”

“What is it?”

“Cherish the person in front of you.”

As he spoke, Rong Mo looked directly at Si Nian beside Yao Ji.

Following his gaze, Yao Ji also looked at Si Nian. Rong Mo continued, “Si Nian truly loves you, Yao Ji. I hope you can be with him.”

Hearing Rong Mo’s words, Yao Ji’s eyes were filled with confusion and a bit of struggle, but she did not bring up the child again.

That night, Jiang Peihuan and the others set off.

While sitting in the carriage, Jiang Peihuan learned about Xue Ji’s fate. Yao Ji did not kill her but imprisoned her in her palace.

Thinking of Xue Ji’s attitude towards Yao Ji, Jiang Peihuan couldn’t help but turn to Rong Mo and ask, “Are all the palaces in the Western Region so lenient?”

Before Rong Mo could answer, Xiao Nanye whispered, “It’s not the leniency of the Western Region palace, but because of Xue Ji’s special status.”

Seeing Jiang Peihuan turning her head to look at him, Xiao Nanye continued, “Xue Ji is the child of the previous queen of the Western Region, while Yao Ji is just a noble girl. She was adopted by the former queen after her parents died.” “Why did Yao Ji inherit the queen’s position?”

Understanding this, Jiang Peihuan somewhat understood Xue Ji’s resentment towards Yao Ji.

After all, the throne originally belonged to her.

“As for what happened next, he knows better.”

Xiao Nanye glanced at Rong Mo and said lightly.

Hearing Xiao Nanye’s words, Jiang Peihuan turned to Rong Mo.

Meeting the curious gazes of the two, Rong Mo softly said, “The former queen of the Western Region had only one child, Xue Ji, so she was extremely doted on, which led to Xue Ji’s arrogant and cold nature.”

“The former queen was a wise woman. She understood that if she handed the throne to Xue Ji, it would be harmful to the citizen. So, she gave the throne to Yao Ji but made her promise not to kill Xue Ji no matter what she did.”

Rong Mo briefly explained the story of the Western Region dynasty. After understanding the reasons, Jiang Peihuan had complex feelings in her eyes.

She did not approve of the former queen’s actions. As a mother, she should have taught her child properly from the beginning, rather than letting someone else be responsible for it later.

“Do you know who poisoned you?”