flstandardbreds Chapter 117 Worried about me?
Chapter 117 Worried about me?
Jiang Wan stood in front of him and could feel the warmth emanating from him.
There was no charcoal fire in Xiao Hengzhi's room, so he kept her hands warm.
Actually, Jiang Wan didn't feel that cold at first, but Xiao Hengzhi was so warm that she realized how cold her hands were.
As he rubbed the back of her hands, he muttered under his breath, "No wonder you never wanted to touch my hands before; they're so cold and uncomfortable."
For a moment, Jiang Wan felt a lump in her throat.
She suddenly remembered Xiao Hengzhi from before, who was silly and indulged her in everything, spoiling her rotten.
She didn't know how she could have been so heartless as to abandon him.
After thinking for a moment, Xiao Hengzhi suddenly spoke up: "I'd better have someone send some charcoal over; your hands aren't even warm yet."
Jiang Wan quickly pulled him back, saying, "No need."
She withdrew her hands and placed them on either side of his neck, smiling as she said, "Before we had charcoal, I looked like this...you forget?"
Xiao Hengzhi stood there stunned for a few seconds before he reacted.
Jiang Mian... Is she trying to make a good impression on him?
He looked at her smiling eyes and his heart skipped a beat.
With just an arm's length between them, her arms were around his neck, and he could kiss her with just a slight tilt of his head.
She's too close. She came over twice today without saying anything. So, is it just because she wanted to see him?
Xiao Hengzhi dared not move. He had a thousand words in his heart, but at this moment he became even more silent.
An indescribable atmosphere permeated the air, a mixture of warmth, tension, and anticipation.
Jiang Mian felt the warmth coming from his palm and was about to withdraw her hand, but he pressed it down tightly.
Xiao Hengzhi slowly turned his face and gently kissed her palm.
"Your Majesty..."
Jiang Mian moved her hand, but was just released when he pulled her back into his arms.
"Don't move..."
The sudden warmth gave Jiang Wan goosebumps.
But soon, she smelled a bloody odor.
Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that the odor originated from Xiao Hengzhi.
She reached out and touched his back, but he pulled her hand away.
Jiang Mian broke free from his embrace and asked, "Is Your Highness injured? How did you get hurt?"
As Xiao Hengzhi watched her frown and question him, he felt a strange sweetness in his heart.
"worry about me?"
"I just... I just smelled blood and asked casually."
Xiao Hengzhi gently raised the corners of his lips, a hint of warmth in his eyes: "It's just a minor injury."
"Your Highness says it's all just a minor injury. If it really is a minor injury, then..."
Then why did the doctor say that the internal organs were damaged, and that the patient wouldn't live long...?
But Jiang Wan didn't say this aloud. Instead, she asked, "If it's really a minor injury, why is there such a strong smell of blood?"
Xiao Hengzhi noticed her evasive gaze and urgent tone. He deliberately let go of her hand, took a few steps back, and sat down in a chair.
"You really want to know? Then come and see for yourself."
His shirt was half-open, revealing a section of his well-defined collarbone, and his eyes held a hint of playfulness and anticipation.
Jiang Mian pursed her lips, clearly annoyed by his attitude.
I wanted to turn around and leave, but I really wanted to know what kind of injury it was.
She didn't know when she had developed this curiosity about Xiao Hengzhi.
She finally approached him, placed her hand on his shoulder, and whispered, "If Your Highness refuses to speak out, don't blame me for taking action."
Xiao Hengzhi raised an eyebrow, not avoiding her at all, but instead raising his hand to support her waist and whispering, "Whatever you want."
Jiang Mian was taken aback, and a strange emotion welled up in her heart.
She steeled herself and moved closer, peeling off her clothes layer by layer, the stench of blood growing stronger.
When only the last layer remained, you could see the blood-soaked fabric stuck to the skin.
Judging from the way it was bandaged, it was an arrow wound, and if it were a little further off, it would be in the chest area.
Jiang Wan's expression changed slightly: "What exactly happened? Did His Highness get into a fight? How could someone have injured His Highness?"
Xiao Hengzhi smiled nonchalantly, looking up at her: "Why can't I be hurt? In your heart, am I that powerful?"
"Your Highness is indeed formidable; I have not forgotten your past 'great achievements'."
He chuckled lightly, "So, these are just minor injuries, no need to make a fuss."
Jiang Wan frowned at his dismissive expression: "What are you saying! If everyone has this attitude, even minor injuries will accumulate and become serious. Let alone if the injury were more severe..."
"Okay, stop arguing."
Xiao Hengzhi then reached out and covered her mouth.
“Jiang Wan,” his voice suddenly softened, “are you really worried about me?”
Jiang Mian felt uncomfortable under his gaze, so she looked away, took his hand, and said, "I live in the Prince's mansion, I eat the Prince's food and use the Prince's things, so naturally I'd worry..."
Her words were ambiguous, but they only deepened the smile on Xiao Hengzhi's lips.
"So, are you... also having some lingering feelings about it?"
“I…” Jiang Wan’s heart beat faster for no reason. She came up with a seemingly plausible reason, “I was curious because I heard what the doctor said. He said that the prince’s body… had suffered many injuries.”
"You found out? When did you find out?"
"When the prince was seriously ill last time and avoided seeing anyone, I went to ask the doctor. Now it seems that the prince simply doesn't take his health seriously, which is why..."
Jiang Mian stopped talking and did not continue.
"Only then what? Only then will you not live long?"
Jiang Mian did not respond.
Xiao Hengzhi reached out and grabbed her wrist, pulling her closer and nestling her in his arms.
"So, just because I don't have long to live, you'd better treat me better."
Jiang Wan's cheeks flushed, and she quickly stepped back, widening the distance between them.
"Since Your Highness is injured, you should rest well. I will not disturb you any longer."
Xiao Hengzhi looked at her slightly reddened ear tips, a smile spreading across his lips, but he didn't approach her any further. He simply watched her hurried departure, the tenderness in his eyes lingering for a long time.