TFDC Chapter 173.1

Chapter 173.1 - Thirteen close confidantes

Xiahou Qing sighed, shaking his head before growing serious, “Actually, it’s fine if I’m injured. My body’s already …” Xiahou Qing’s tone was too solemn.

But at the same time, he was also nonchalantly looking at Lou Qingwu.

When he saw the worry in her eyes, he was smirking inside but his face didn’t show anything.

He was waiting for Lou Qingwu to walk into his trap.

“Ah? What happened? Weren’t you fine yesterday? As long as you cultivate your arteries, I can still find a way to cure your poison.”

“Ah, Qingwu, you don’t understand. Do you know where I just went to?”

“Where did you go?” Lou Qingwu’s eyes widened, her eyes were filled with confusion and questioning.

“I went to the Night Prince’s residence. But the Night Prince said he doesn’t have a way to heal my arteries. My injury is too severe, I probably can’t be saved.”

“How could that be …” As if Lou Qingwu was shocked, her whole body was frozen stiff.

“Even the Night Prince doesn’t have a method?

“Yes, so, if the arteries can’t be healed, there’s no point even if Qingwu, you can cure my poison.”

“I’ll go find the Night Prince!”

“Don’t go!” Xiahou Qing quickly grabbed Lou Qingwu.

If she went to find him, what if the Night Prince decided to agree to save him/

Then if he investigates more clearly, won’t he be exposed?

He definitely couldn’t let her go!

He held onto her hand tightly, shaking his head, “Even if you go, there’s no use. The Night Prince really has no methods. I just don’t have the fortune. It’s just … it’s just that if I never see you again, Qingwu, my heart, it’s like it’s missing a piece. It hurts …”

As Xiahou Qing said this, he was nearly holding Lou Qingwu in his arms.

She kept looking down, as if she was sorrowful and didn’t struggle at all.

Finally, she mumbled, “Third prince, don’t worry, I’ll make sure nothing happens to you …”

“En, I believe you.” Xiahou Qing lifted up a hand as he looked at her, lovestruck.

First, his hand went to touch her face but for some reason, he paused and let his hand fall.

“Let’s head back first. Otherwise, we won’t reach the capital before the gates close. It’ll be bad for your reputation too.” After he finished, as if he was holding back the pain in his chest, struggled to stand up.

Lou Qingwu stood behind him, expressionless.

She was very clear about why Xiahou Qing was acting like this.

He was about to ‘die’, but he was still worried about ruining her reputation.

This type of deeply emotional and gentle facade, would have definitely made her fall head over heels with him, if she hadn’t already seen what he really was like.

She tilted her head as her lips curled up in a thin smile before slowly walking behind him.

The two people walked for nearly two hours before they reached the capital.

Just as they were about to enter, they saw a haggard Lan Bai.

Lan Bai saw the dust on Lou Qingwu and anxiously ran over, “Master, are you okay?”

Lou Qingwu shook her head before walking next to Xiahou Qing, her pretty eyes half-lidded, “Third prince, today … thank you. If it wasn’t for you, Qingwu really might have …”

“This was what I should do. How could I just watch you get hurt … cough, cough …”

After he finished speaking, his injury seemed to have opened as he couldn’t help but cough.

He gripped his chest, his handsome face pale, making Lou Qingwu’s eyes redden.

“Third prince, are you okay?”

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TL note:  

I spent nearly two hours on the phone with my mum today, I miss my mum :’(

(the reason for the late chapter)

WNSYM will be on time tonight!!!

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