The Prince Wants to Assassinate Me Every Day-Chapter 35 - 36: Protagonist Bai Mowan

The carriage arrived at the Imperial Palace.

The towering city walls, the majestic city gate.

For Ye Qichi, seeing the true meaning of the Imperial Palace for the first time, there was still some surprise.

She couldn't help but lift the curtain beside the carriage, curiously observing everything inside the Imperial Palace.

"Ye Qichi!" Xiao Jinxing called out to her.

"What?"

"Put the curtain down."

"Why?"

"Do you not know what rules and etiquette are!" Xiao Jinxing scolded in a cold voice.

Ye Qichi felt slightly annoyed.

Ancient people really had a hard life.

Ye Qichi let the curtain fall, also knowing she needed to follow the local customs.

After all, in this kind of place where there is royal power without the rule of law, one could easily lose their head.

As soon as the curtain was down, several horses passed by the carriage.

The person leading turned his head for a glance at the carriage, pausing upon catching a glimpse of a profile.

"Prince," the personal guard following him saw his sudden halt and quickly approached with utmost respect.

"Move along!" The Prince regained his composure and rode away.

On the carriage.

An attendant reported, "Prince, that was Prince Chu just now."

"Hmm," Xiao Jinxing responded, his face showing no particular expression.

But Ye Qichi looked at Xiao Jinxing with meaningful eyes.

Xiao Jinxing's gaze tightened, "What are you looking at!"

"Wondering who is more handsome, Prince Chu or you?" Ye Qichi said with a face full of curiosity.

Xiao Jinxing's expression darkened.

"They say Prince Chu is as graceful as a willow, handsome and unrestrained," Ye Qichi recalled the description from a book.

Back then, when she knew Prince Chu was on the second floor in the gambling house, she didn't even sneak a peek, knowing that Prince Chu was very cunning and she didn't dare to provoke him lightly.

Now that she could meet him openly, she felt a bit of anticipation.

Xiao Jinxing did not respond to Ye Qichi.

Figuring that at this moment, the rascal's whole heart was set on Bai Mowan, leaving no spare time to bother with her.

The carriage arrived outside of the banquet hall.

Palace Attendants prepared a wheelchair and helped Xiao Jinxing sit on it.

"Prince Chen has arrived!"

Accompanied by the announcement from the Palace Attendant, Ye Qichi pushed Xiao Jinxing inside.

The resplendent and magnificent great hall was already set with banquet tables, and some guests had already taken their seats at the moment.

Without any noticeable reaction, Ye Qichi saw Xiao Jinxing take the initiative to respectfully greet, "Elder Brother, Sister-in-law."

The two people sitting closest to the seat of honor at the banquet table must be Crown Prince Xiao Jinyan and Crown Princess Consort Gao Jingyi.

As depicted in the books, the Crown Prince had an average appearance, without inheriting any of the Emperor's or Empress's good looks, his physique somewhat portly, seeming a bit naïve and honest. In reality, the Crown Prince was indeed of mediocre abilities and did not stand out among the princes, causing the Emperor's repeated disappointment. As for the Crown Princess Consort, she was just someone from the Empress's maternal family, with looks and talents that were only above average, mainly the absolute confidant of the Empress.

Ye Qichi hurriedly performed the greeting ritual, "Paying respects to the Crown Prince, Crown Princess Consort."

"I didn't expect the third brother to come from so far, and yet the second brother hasn't arrived yet," Xiao Jinyan said with a hint of sarcasm.

He was mocking Xiao Jinxing for being assigned to the frontier after being granted a title, and on the other hand, making fun of Prince Chu Xiao Jinsen for lacking manners.

"Second Elder Brother must have been delayed by some matters," Xiao Jinxing replied.

"Psh," Xiao Jinyan disdained.

Xiao Jinxing said no more.

He gestured for Ye Qichi to push him to a banquet table relatively further away.

The two took their seats.

Suddenly.

"Prince of Chu has arrived!"

A finely dressed, elegant young nobleman appeared in the grand hall, standing eight feet tall, with an extraordinary demeanor.

Ye Qichi silently sized him up.

In terms of appearance, Xiao Jinsen and Xiao Jinxing bore some resemblance to each other. If judged solely on looks, Xiao Jinxing was even more outstanding. But after all, Xiao Jinxing was disabled. Compared to Xiao Jinsen's tall and straight stature, Xiao Jinxing was no match at all. Moreover, as the current favorite of His Majesty, Xiao Jinsen's status eclipsed that of Xiao Jinxing, an out-of-favor Prince, who was utterly overshadowed.

If Bai Mowan hadn't been reborn with the knowledge of Xiao Jinsen's true nature, it would be unlikely for any woman to choose Xiao Jinxing over him.

While Ye Qichi was lost in thought, she vaguely felt a gaze upon her.

Her eyes shifted and saw that Xiao Jinsen seemed to be observing her as well.

Originally, Xiao Jinsen had been exchanging pleasantries with Xiao Jinyan and Xiao Jinxing, but now that he had just returned to his seat, his eyes involuntarily drifted towards Ye Qichi.

That woman from that day, it really was her.

Only today, she sat next to Xiao Jinxing, appearing much more demure and fragile.

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She was very different from the woman who had been full of vigor and confidence then.

But that stunning face remained eye-catching nonetheless.

Ye Qichi averted her gaze from Xiao Jinsen.

Of course, she knew what Xiao Jinsen was thinking.

He was probably contemplating how to end her life for disrupting his plans that day.

Ye Qichi felt a chill run down her spine.

Indeed, it was like being between a rock and a hard place.

Xiao Jinxing, who was sitting beside Ye Qichi, of course noticed Xiao Jinsen's gaze and chose to ignore it directly.

Instead, Xiao Jinyan deliberately spoke out, "This second brother keeps staring at third brother's wife, which seems somewhat improper!"

Xiao Jinsen withdrew his gaze.

His heart also skipped a beat.

He hadn't expected to be so captivated for that brief moment.

Within the Imperial Palace, he had understood from young that emotions were not to be openly displayed.

He quickly said, "It's been a year since third brother got married, and this is the first time seeing sister-in-law, so I couldn't help but take an extra look. My apologies."

"Are you saying that father hasn't allowed sister-in-law to visit the Imperial Palace even once during this year of marriage?" Xiao Jinyan instigated further.

Xiao Jinsen was about to explain.

Ye Qichi interjected, "Prince of Chen's health makes it difficult for him to walk, and father is considerate of Prince of Chen, fearing that too much traveling might be strenuous; thus, he doesn't frequently enter the palace. As for His Highness Prince of Chu, I presume he was just surprised because he finds some resemblance between me and Miss Bai."

Her words were reasonable, providing Xiao Jinsen with a good opportunity to step down gracefully.

Xiao Jinyan, naturally not one to cause trouble without regard for his own status, let Ye Qichi off the hook, sparing herself from unnecessary trouble.

It was a win-win-win situation.

At that moment, it seemed Xiao Jinxing glanced at Ye Qichi.

"Indeed, sister-in-law does bear some resemblance to Wan'er, which has amused everyone here," Xiao Jinsen said, smoothly taking the out offered to him.

His thoughts about Ye Qichi seemed to have become more complicated.

Just then.

Outside the palace, a loud voice of a Palace Attendant announcing was heard, "General Bai has arrived!"

All three Princes stood up.

Ye Qichi helped Xiao Jinxing into his wheelchair.

Xiao Jinxing was as heavy as a lump of iron.

She felt that by staying by Xiao Jinxing's side, she could eat an extra two bowls of rice.

"General Bai!" Xiao Jinyan, accompanied by Gao Jingyi, led the way.

Xiao Jinsen and Xiao Jinxing followed behind.

"This humble general pays his respects to the Crown Prince, Prince of Chu, and Prince of Chen," Bai Wenwu promptly knelt and paid his respects.

Bai Wenwu's wife, Song Zhaoyue, his eldest son, Bai Moyi, and his legitimate daughter, Bai Mowan, also followed suit in saluting.

At this moment, Ye Qichi's gaze naturally fell upon Bai Mowan.

The legendary heroine had finally made her appearance!