Pampered by the Toughest Man After Divorce
Chapter 1496 - 1318: Xiao’ai, Dabao, Xiaobei

Chapter 1496: Chapter 1318: Xiao’ai, Dabao, Xiaobei

He didn’t make a sound when applying the medicine, but now he finally spoke up, looking up to ask Axiang, "So are you willing to be my wife?"

"Yes, if you marry me, I will be your wife."

"So does that mean we can sleep in the same bed?" he asked again.

Axiang broke into laughter, chiding him, "You fool, do you think getting married is just about sharing a bed? Do you know there’s more to it than just sleeping together?"

Shagen shook his head, truly clueless, "What else is there to do?"

Axiang smiled helplessly, "Then you better heal your wounds quickly, otherwise, I won’t tell you."

Shagen nodded earnestly.

...

Dragon Tooth Gang.

A carrier pigeon flew in and landed on the windowsill in front of Long Aixi, cooing twice.

Seeing this, Long Aixi immediately showed delight and went to retrieve the note from the pigeon.

He didn’t hurry to open it but placed it on the desk and scrutinized it for a long time.

Would this contain the answer he sought?

That day, after Xia Dabao boarded the ship, he returned and mourned alone for a long time.

He truly couldn’t bear it; he hoped she would always stay by his side, even if she did nothing, even if she just ran around here every day, practiced at the training ground, fed the pigeons, occasionally caused trouble, or squabbled with Chen Lingyun and the others—it was still better to have her by his side.

He loved her constant chatter near his ear.

Thus, he mustered the courage to write that letter.

In the letter, he merely expressed his longing, and at the end, he asked her if she would wait for him for two more years—yes, another two years.

After two years, once he reached the age of maturity, he could get married and he would be able to marry her.

If Xia Dabao agreed, she should write the character "心" (heart) on the letter, indicating her willingness, and then he would go to Peach Blossom Village to marry her.

Did this letter now hold the answer he desired?

After a while, Long Aixi nervously opened the letter, but upon reading the line of text, a wave of sadness overwhelmed him.

There was no "heart" character, no word "willing," just an unrelated message: Xiao’ai, I have returned to Peach Blossom Village. Do not worry, say hello to Aunt Jianxi and Uncle Long San for me. We will meet again if there’s a chance.

Had she not received his letter?

Or had she deliberately avoided his question, choosing to ignore it?

What exactly was her stance?

Long Aixi felt depressed, sitting blankly for a long while, deep in thought.

Abao, what are you really thinking?

...

Meanwhile, in Capital City.

Tian Xiaobei was also feeling dejected.

Two days ago, Pang Yanyan had sent a servant to invite him out, but he hadn’t replied yet.

Last time, Pang Yanyan used him as a shield; this time... he didn’t know what to expect.

However, Tian Xiaobei hadn’t decided whether to meet Pang Yanyan yet when someone else came looking for him.

"Xiaobei, someone is outside looking for you, claiming to be the young prince from the Chongyang King’s household," the person said.

"Young prince?" Tian Xiaobei was shocked. He had never thought to provoke the young prince, but here he was, coming to him, and their last encounter had not been pleasant. This time...

He was new to Capital City and hadn’t planned on offending anyone yet.

He intended not to meet him, but considering the young prince’s significant status, it seemed better to meet him.

Tian Xiaobei went to the main hall, where the Imperial Physician was also present. Upon seeing Tian Xiaobei, the Imperial Physician said farewell to the young prince, "Young prince, Xiaobei is here now. Have a good chat."