Chapter 227: An Uncertain Future

Hearing the conversation between this pair of senior sister and junior brother, Bai Wei was left speechless.

She and Xiao Moting hadn't even done anything yet, yet it seemed they had been misunderstood by Han Guiying, and the more they tried to explain, the worse it got.

After Han Guiying left, Bai Wei put one hand on her hip and glared at Xiao Moting.

"Hey, why didn't you explain to General Han just now? She actually thought we were hugging, and... and doing that thing..."

Xiao Moting had already regained his composure, his gaze burning as he looked at her.

"Some things only get more complicated the more you explain them; it is better to let nature take its course. But rest assured, I understand my senior sister's personality. Although she is usually careless, she will not say a word to anyone else about things that shouldn't be spoken of."

Bai Wei could only nod.

The matter had already happened, and this was all that could be done.

However...

She snuck a glance at Xiao Moting.

The relationship between her and him seemed to be gradually becoming ambiguous.

Bai Wei couldn't help but blurt out.

"Xiao Moting, do you really like me?"

This straightforward question also left Xiao Moting stunned.

He raised his eyes, gazing at her without blinking.

Bai Wei looked into his deep, pitch-black eyes and felt only a flutter of confusion, as if her entire being were about to be sucked in.

Then, she heard Xiao Moting's low, magnetic voice.

"Yes, I have been fond of Goddess for a very long time."

"If I have caused offense, please punish me; Mo Ting is willing to accept the penalty."

There was no beating around the bush, nor were there any flowery, sweet words, but rather a very direct confession.

Just like the man himself, once the sharp blade is unsheathed, its edge is revealed.

Bai Wei stared blankly at Xiao Moting, her cheeks turning red without her realizing it, and a surge of indescribable palpitation welled up from the depths of her heart.

Suddenly, she lowered her head, feeling her heart beating incessantly.

Bai Wei and Xiao Moting had known each other for a long time; although the two had not met many times, they communicated regularly.

She didn't know when it started, but she had already become accustomed to chatting with Xiao Moting.

He had become an indispensable part of her life.

Bai Wei took the Jade Pendant out of her pocket and spread it out in her palm.

On the crystalline, transparent Jade Pendant, there were a few fine cracks.

Every time she came to Daliang, a crack would appear on the Jade Pendant, and she didn't know when this piece of jade would shatter.

If the Jade Pendant broke, she would never be able to come to Daliang again, and she and Xiao Moting would be separated forever.

Bai Wei steadied herself and raised her eyes to look at Xiao Moting.

"Xiao Moting, I don't know how to answer you."

"You and I are originally people from different worlds; I can only find you through the Jade Pendant."

"If... you choose to be with me, one day the Jade Pendant will shatter, and you will never be able to see me again. Even so, are you still willing to be with me?"

Xiao Moting followed the flow, "I know, and I am willing to bear such a result."

After speaking, he lowered his eyelashes again.

"But this is very unfair to you. I can wait for you forever, but I do not wish for you to wait for me."

"Waiting is a long process; it is not only lonely, but one also never knows if there will be a result."

After he finished speaking, he looked up and stared directly at Bai Wei.

"Therefore, you do not need to answer me. This is merely my own feeling for you. In this life, Xiao Moting only likes Bai, and desires nothing more."

"But do not answer me, and do not make any promises to me; I only hope you can live well."

"Your world is very good, and you deserve to have a better life."

Bai Wei felt a soreness in her nose; he made a promise to her, yet would not let her speak.

Simply because the future for both of them was uncertain.

In all honesty, during the time she had spent with Xiao Moting, she had been very happy and had experienced a long-lost warmth.

The Bai Family and even her mother were unreliable; only Xiao Moting was wholehearted toward her, and no matter the situation, he stood firmly by her side.

Compared to others, Xiao Moting was more like someone close to her, and someone more worthy of trust.

Bai Wei sniffled and spoke softly.

"Xiao Moting, actually I... toward you also..."

When she reached this point, her cheeks grew hot, and she could no longer continue the words in her mouth.

However, Xiao Moting knew her heart; his bright, pitch-black eyes seemed to be ignited, suddenly lighting up.

A flush of joy also appeared on his handsome, heroic face, and his expression was still somewhat incredulous.

"Is it true, Bai? You... you aren't joking with me, are you?"

Bai Wei nodded.

"Of course it's true; I'm not so idle as to joke about such things."

"Yes, it is I who overthought it." In Xiao Moting's expression was an irrepressible joy and ecstasy; as if afraid she would go back on her word, he spoke hurriedly, "Bai, please don't be angry. I was too happy for a moment and got a bit carried away; please forgive me."

Seeing his anxious look, Bai Wei burst into laughter.

"Xiao Moting, happy things can be thought about later. Let's go solve the problem at hand first."

Xiao Moting also came back to his senses and nodded.

"Then I will go receive the envoys from Kokand first. You stay here and rest; I will return very soon."

After speaking, he still felt somewhat reluctant to leave; when he reached the doorway, he couldn't help but turn back to look at her.

Bai Wei smiled and waved at him.

"Go on, I'll be waiting for you here; I won't disappear."

It was not easy for her to come to Daliang once, so naturally, she wouldn't return so quickly, otherwise, she would waste the opportunity.

Xiao Moting looked at her and spoke solemnly.

"Bai, even if I have to travel the whole world, I will definitely find a way to fix the crack in the Jade Pendant."

Bai Wei also nodded, "I believe in you. Once you pacify this chaotic world, I will look for it with you."

A flash of brightness crossed Xiao Moting's eyes.

"Good, wait for me."

After saying this, he strode out of the tent.

The soldiers outside were surprised to see him come out.

"Huh, why is the Prince so happy today?"

"Usually the Prince is very serious, with an icy face regardless of his emotions; why are the corners of his mouth turned up today? Did he encounter some good news?"

"The last time I saw the Prince this happy was after winning a battle. No, he wasn't even this happy after winning a battle."

Xiao Moting walked forward quickly, taking large strides.

The moment he turned to leave the tent, the corners of his lips could not help but turn upward.

His feelings for Bai Wei had been hidden in his heart, suppressed for a long time.

Today, in a moment of hot-blooded impulse, he blurted them out.

He hadn't expected that Bai Wei felt the same way about him.

It was just that Bai Wei was too dazzling; beside her, he could only look up.

His strength was not yet enough, and he could not fully hold her in his arms.

Xiao Moting made a resolution in his heart.

He would unify Daliang and pacify the world.

Only when that day came would he have the sufficient qualifications to stand by Bai Wei's side.

Lifting the tent flap, Xiao Moting stepped inside.

The moment he stepped into the tent, the smile on his face vanished, his brows and eyes became cold and sharp, and his whole body exuded an imposing aura that commanded respect without anger.

Xiao Moting's narrow eyes swept across them lightly.

"Are you the envoys from the Kokand Kingdom?"

In the tent sat several people wearing cowhide robes; as soon as they saw Xiao Moting, they immediately stood up and bowed respectfully.

"Kokand Kingdom envoy Luosang, greets the Prince of the Northern Defense."

Xiao Moting gave a faint "Mn," and asked, "What business brings you to Beijiang?"

The few men looked at each other, then suddenly knelt on the ground with a thud.

"The Rakshasa Kingdom has sent troops to attack Kokand; they possess powerful weapons, and even though our soldiers fought to the death, it was of no avail."

"Kokand is on the verge of collapse, and our ruler has sent us to seek your aid."

Xiao Moting narrowed his eyes.

The other party meant that the Rakshasa Kingdom had launched an attack on the Kokand Kingdom, and since they couldn't win, they had come to find him, hoping to beg him to send troops to help.