Seeing this, Tong'er was shocked and angry. How dare they talk such nonsense
She raised her sleeves and wiped her tears, and then walked back to Jill as if nothing had happened. She suppressed the uneasiness in her heart and said softly: "Princess, some servants like to talk nonsense, and even things that are not true will be arranged to make it look real. Just like you, don't take it to heart, it's getting late, go back to your room and take a shower, the general is still waiting for you in the study."
"Yeah." Jill responded and followed her back to the room.
In the study, Chu Qi was dealing with military affairs.
Although the relations between Dashang and the State of Yan are now harmonious and there is no war, there are still many things to deal with every day in the important border town, and defense cannot be relaxed at all.
Since Jill came to Xishui Pass, she would come to the study to accompany him every day.
While he was dealing with military affairs, she would read a book aside and be quiet enough not to disturb him.
Sometimes when they were busy, even if the two of them didn't say a word, she wouldn't feel uncomfortable. The next day, she would still be by his side as before.
Over the past few years, he has long been accustomed to the solitary lights and loneliness, but since he has been accompanied by Jill, he occasionally raises his eyes and sees the girl's silent companionship, and warmth still fills his hard heart.
He has become accustomed to her company. Whenever he is tired, he can feel satisfied as long as he sees her sitting there quietly.
However, tonight, Jill has not been seen coming.
Chu Qi frowned unconsciously.
After finishing another file, he finally couldn't help but get up and walked out the door, but happened to meet Tong'er who was rushing over.
"Is there something wrong, princess?" he asked in a deep voice.
Tong'er turned pale and said, "General, something happened to the princess."
"What?" Chu Qi's heart sank.
…
When Chu Qi entered Jill's house, she was still bathing in the tub.
The water went cold and she didn't notice it.
It wasn't until a shadow enveloped her that her eyes moved.
Chu Qi wrapped her up in a blanket and took her out of the tub.
When Jill saw it was him, she leaned her head against his neck, nuzzled her gently, and hugged his neck tightly with her arms.
Seeing her like this, Chu Qi pursed her lips, feeling extremely painful in her heart.
He wanted to scold her and shouldn't torture himself like this, but seeing her listless look, he couldn't say anything.
Finally, he tucked her into the quilt.
Just as he was about to stand up, she pulled her sleeve tightly.
"Xiaoqi, don't leave me..."
Seeing the girl's fragile and dependent eyes, Chu Qi felt great pain. He reached out and touched her head and said softly: "I'm not going anywhere, I just went to get a cloth to wipe your hair. "
Jill hesitated for a moment before letting go of his sleeves.
Chu Qi quickly got a cloth, sat down next to her, and let her head rest on his lap so that he could wipe her hair more easily.
After a long time, Jill suddenly said: "Xiao Qi, tell me, are what they said true?"
Chu Qi paused for a moment, "What?"
"They said that when I was born, my father wanted to throw... ugh!"
Before he could say the word "die", the man silenced him.
A tear slipped from the corner of Ji'er's eyes, and she suddenly hugged Chu Qi's neck tightly, trying to draw warmth from him.
At this moment, she wanted to sink.
"Xiao Qi... you want me."
After a long time, her slightly trembling voice came out of her throat.
Chu Qi's dark eyes stared at her closely, and because of her forbearance, there was already a thin layer of sweat on her smooth forehead.
(End of chapter)