The Prince Wants to Assassinate Me Every Day-Chapter 42 - 43: Deal Struck

Xiao Jinxing gave Ye Qichi a sidelong glance, clearly uninterested in what she was saying.

He wasn’t interested in her as a person, either.

Today, his long-cherished unrequited love had publicly refused someone else’s marriage proposal, was his heart not elated and completely preoccupied with Bai Mowan?!

"You have a leg injury, I can cure it," Ye Qichi stated bluntly.

Xiao Jinxing obviously staggered for a moment, a flash of surprise in his eyes.

"So, are you interested in making a deal with me now?" Ye Qichi smiled smugly.

"I’ve never heard that the legitimate daughter of the Ye Family has studied medicine," Xiao Jinxing clearly didn’t believe her.

"Have you heard that the legitimate daughter of the Ye Family can swim?" Ye Qichi’s lips curled up.

Xiao Jinxing’s eyes narrowed.

"So Xiao Jinxing, do you really think you understand me? You had Wu Shen casually investigate me and thought you could fully grasp who I am?" Ye Qichi said with a hint of sarcasm.

Xiao Jinxing’s face turned somewhat unsightly due to Ye Qichi’s words.

He was also surprised, how come Ye Qichi knew he was investigating her?!

Since when had this woman become so surprisingly intelligent?!

"Three months. I can make you stand up again," Ye Qichi didn’t care what Xiao Jinxing was thinking; she made a bold statement.

Of course, she wasn’t deceiving Xiao Jinxing.

If she deceived him, given Xiao Jinxing’s vengeful nature, she would end up in a terribly tragic way.

She dared to say so because she was confident in her own medical skills.

The reputation of "Apocalypse Doctor" wasn’t just for show!

"Who are you exactly?!" Xiao Jinxing asked coldly.

At this moment, he probably became even more suspicious of Ye Qichi’s identity.

Ye Qichi was about to speak.

Xiao Jinxing cut her off directly, "I don’t believe in any demons or ghosts!"

He meant, don’t try to fool him with "seductive tricks"!

Ye Qichi chuckled, saying calmly, "Does who I am matter? To you, haven’t I always been just a tool?"

Xiao Jinxing looked at her coldly.

"You married me firstly because Bai Mowan rejected you, and secondly to alleviate the Prince’s concerns about you. Now, you want to kill me because the Prince wants to win over my father, and you fear being implicated, and also because Bai Mowan suddenly took a liking to you," Ye Qichi spelled it out plainly.

Xiao Jinxing’s fists clenched involuntarily.

He probably didn’t expect that Ye Qichi could clearly understand all his thoughts and intentions.

"Since I am just a tool, why not maximize the value of this tool?" Ye Qichi asked.

Xiao Jinxing still gave no response.

A person as deeply scheming as him, how could he casually reveal his thoughts and emotions.

"Let me give you another dose of reassurance," Ye Qichi continued to persuade, "We’ll divorce after a year. I’ll willingly give up the title of Princess, and you can openly welcome Bai Mowan as your bride, how about that?"

Xiao Jinxing sized up Ye Qichi closely.

This woman was clearly not the Ye Qichi he knew before, but after letting Wu Shen conduct a thorough investigation, it couldn’t possibly be anyone other than Ye Qichi, right?!

"What benefits do you want to gain?" Xiao Jinxing finally spoke.

In the end, he was attracted by what Ye Qichi had said.

It had to be said, this woman presented him with the two most tempting conditions.

One, to restore his health.

Two, to marry the woman he loves.

He simply couldn’t refuse them.

Ye Qichi smiled, actually predicting that Xiao Jinxing would agree.

How could someone as driven by self-interest as Xiao Jinxing refuse such enticing benefits laid out before him?

She didn’t beat around the bush, straightforwardly stating, "First, don’t kill me. Second, don’t kill my family members, that is, the Ye Family. Third, when we divorce, give me ten thousand taels of Gold."

Xiao Jinxing’s expression changed slightly.

The first two conditions could still be considered, but the last one?! What on earth was Ye Qichi thinking?!

"Deal or no deal?" Ye Qichi asked.

"I can only promise not to kill you," Xiao Jinxing said.

Meaning, he couldn’t guarantee that others wouldn’t kill her.

For instance, his patron the Empress Dowager.

Indeed, the fact that she survived the night unscathed and even turned misfortune into a blessing has further enraged the Empress Dowager.

"But when others want to kill me, you can help me." Ye Qichi negotiates.

"No." Xiao Jinxing flatly refuses.

Damn it.

This damn man.

Ye Qichi holds back her annoyance and continues to negotiate, "You can at least inform me."

Xiao Jinxing hesitates for a moment, "Fine."

"The second condition should be no problem, right? Not killing my family members?" Ye Qichi confirms.

"If they don’t provoke me, I have no reason to kill them," Xiao Jinxing says coldly. "I’m not interested in killing."

Ye Qichi pauses.

Why does this sound so familiar?!

She continues, "Then the third condition should also be fine, right?"

"What do you need so much gold for?" Xiao Jinxing counters.

"If there’s no wrongdoing on my part, can’t I take some property with me when I divorce?" Ye Qichi argues as if it’s only fair.

Plus, she needs to carry more money for self-defense when wandering the jianghu!

Xiao Jinxing furrows his brow.

The things Ye Qichi has been saying lately seem to be more and more incomprehensible to him.

"In any case, just give it to me," Ye Qichi says, not bothering to explain further.

After all, when Xiao Jinxing comes into power, 10,000 taels of gold is just a drop in the bucket for him.

"Mhm." Xiao Jinxing still agrees.

"Then we’ve reached a deal," Ye Qichi smiles happily, even reaching out her hand from within her cloak.

Xiao Jinxing looks at her, not understanding.

Ye Qichi sighs.

How can these ancients be so clueless!

She goes ahead and grabs Xiao Jinxing’s hand.

Xiao Jinxing’s expression changes instantly.

The moment Ye Qichi touches his hand, his fingers seem to tremble.

Ye Qichi firmly holds Xiao Jinxing’s hand and shakes it twice, "I wish us a pleasant cooperation!"

Xiao Jinxing violently shakes off Ye Qichi’s hand, "Don’t touch me!"

His tone laced with anger.

Ye Qichi is at a loss for words, she can’t help but retort, "We’ve already slept together, stop putting on airs!"

Plus, is she even ’touching’ him?!

If she wanted to touch him, she’d have gone straight for the kiss, not the hand!

"Ye Qichi!" Xiao Jinxing grits his teeth.

"Yeah, yeah, I know, you’re keeping yourself pure for your dear Bai Mowan. Don’t worry, I promise not to tell a soul about us sleeping together," Ye Qichi says with an evil grin.

Xiao Jinxing is infuriated even more by Ye Qichi’s words.

Ye Qichi feels that Xiao Jinxing’s rage is so intense, his hair might start burning.

"Wu Shen!" Xiao Jinxing roars.

Wu Shen, driving the carriage, is jolted with fright.

"Prince."

"Stop the carriage!" Xiao Jinxing orders.

"Yes." Wu Shen quickly brings the horse to a halt.

As soon as they stop, they hear the Prince yell from inside, "Ye Qichi, get down!"

The moment the words are spoken, not only Wu Shen is surprised.

Ye Qichi is surprised too.

Can this damn man be any more of a dog?!

Absolutely heartless!

"Wu Shen!" Xiao Jinxing sees that Ye Qichi doesn’t react, "Act."

"..." Wu Shen is truly in a tough spot.

He has no idea what has set off the Prince this time against the Princess.

They were just talking a moment ago; how could the Prince turn his face so quickly!