ASTRP -Chapter 190 The Prince’s Hand Was Seriously Injured

“You… you…”

The Empress Dowager trembled with rage, and the maid beside her hurried to support her.

“You are truly bold and rebellious! Men!”

“Throw Feng Jingge out for me!”

But none of her people moved. More accurately, they didn’t dare move.

The Emperor and all the ministers were present, and Feng Jingge had just displayed such terrifying strength.

Who would dare throw her out? That would be seeking death!

“Your Majesty the Empress Dowager, once this matter is settled, I’ll leave on my own.”

Feng Jingge slowly approached her.

“The Prince can give up everything for me, and I can risk my life for him too.”

“So stop thinking about controlling others.”

“Remember this: the tighter you try to grasp sand, the faster it slips away. In the end, all your control will do is drag you to your own destruction.”

The Empress Dowager’s hands clenched tightly at her sides.

She had to admit, Feng Jingge’s words truly shook her.

After speaking, Feng Jingge clapped her hands lightly.

“In the future, Your Majesty should stop coming to the Prince’s Manor, and stop sending people there too.”

“You are not welcome in the manor.”

“And one more thing… don’t provoke me.”

“Otherwise, I absolutely won’t let the matter rest.”

In the end, Feng Jingge didn’t want to make things difficult for Xiao Yu, so after speaking, she turned and left.

Watching Feng Jingge leave, the Empress Dowager trembled with fury.

That wretched girl—she never expected her feelings for Xiao Jinghan to run this deep.

“Mother,” Xiao Yu said coldly, “although Imperial Aunt chose not to pursue this matter, that doesn’t mean Imperial Uncle won’t.”

“So for now, you should stay in the side palace for some time.”

“If Imperial Uncle comes to settle accounts, even I won’t be able to protect you.”

Though Xiao Yu was young, his words were icy and practical.

The Empress Dowager originally wanted to refute him, but when she thought of Xiao Jinghan’s temperament…

She was still afraid of dying in the end, so she said nothing.

Silence meant agreement.

“Since Mother agrees, then tomorrow morning you’ll move there.”

“It’s late. I won’t disturb your rest any longer. Your son takes his leave.”

Once Xiao Yu left, the other ministers followed him out.

The Empress Dowager staggered slightly.

Being sent to the side palace was essentially punishment.

That place was no different from the cold palace.

The moment she went there, it meant she had lost.

Had she really fallen to a mere young girl like this?!

At that moment, a eunuch approached clutching his stomach, grimacing in pain.

“Your Majesty… then what should we do next…”

“I’m about to be confined to the side palace, and you’re asking me what to do?!”

“You people couldn’t even defeat one little girl. You’ve utterly disgraced me!”

“Get out! All of you!”

Meanwhile, Xiao Jinghan was carried back to his room in the middle of the night.

Ning An’s eyes reddened at the sight, while Zhi Liao pressed her lips together anxiously.

Basin after basin of bloody water was carried out.

Because the effects of the medicine still hadn’t faded, Feng Jingge nearly collapsed after the emotional turmoil.

The manor physician quickly supported her.

“Princess Consort… perhaps you should rest first?”

“I can prescribe some medicine to clear your mind.”

Feng Jingge shook her head.

“I’ll stay with the Prince. I’m fine.”

The physician hesitated.

“Princess Consort… I’m afraid the Prince may… be crippled. Especially that hand…”

“I don’t care what the Prince becomes. He is still my husband!”

Feng Jingge carefully applied medicine to Xiao Jinghan’s wounds and wrapped his injured hand.

She guarded his bedside through the entire night.

When Xiao Jinghan finally opened his eyes, the first thing he saw was Feng Jingge sleeping beside his bed.

So it wasn’t a dream…

He raised a hand, wanting to stroke her head, but the moment he moved, Feng Jingge woke up.

“Your Highness, don’t move! The physician said your internal injuries are severe, and your hand too…”

But Xiao Jinghan was still immersed in his own thoughts.

He paid no attention to himself. Instead, with his bandaged hand, he gently brushed Feng Jingge’s face.

“You… you’re really awake?”

“I’m right here in front of you.”

Xiao Jinghan fell silent for a moment, then suddenly grabbed Feng Jingge and pulled her onto the bed.

Feng Jingge was shocked.

“Your Highness! Your hand—your hand! You’re injured!”

“My hand will be fine… just let me hold you… I want to hold you…”

“…”

“Your Highness, what’s wrong with you… did they damage your brain too?!”

Xiao Jinghan grew anxious.

“If I can’t hold you, then you hold me instead… hurry…”

“…Alright, alright.”

Feng Jingge leaned over intending to hug him lightly, but Xiao Jinghan suddenly pulled her tightly into his arms.

Feng Jingge panicked.

“Your Highness, what are you doing?!”

“Do you even realize your entire body is covered in injuries?!”

Especially while holding her, Xiao Jinghan’s body trembled violently. He had to be in pain.

Feng Jingge tried to pull away, but Xiao Jinghan held onto her stubbornly.

“You… you scared me…”

After holding it in for a long time, he finally said it.

“In the future, I’ll never let the Empress Dowager step into the manor or come near you again…”

“I failed to protect you. That’s my fault…”

Feng Jingge’s heart completely melted.

Xiao Jinghan was clearly the one who had suffered, so how could he still blame himself?

“You fool… Your Highness, can you lie back down? You’re still injured!”

“It’s just… when they beat me, it hurt a little…”

Feng Jingge knew Xiao Jinghan had never been beaten by anyone before.

Yet for her sake, he willingly allowed the Empress Dowager to strike him.

This man was truly too foolish.

Heart aching, Feng Jingge carefully helped him lie back down.

“With internal injuries, how could it not hurt?!”

“I wonder if you’ll recover properly in the future…”

Seeing tears glimmer in her eyes, Xiao Jinghan originally wanted to indulge a little longer in her sympathy, but he couldn’t bear to see her cry.

So he caught her hand.

“Don’t listen blindly to the physician. My bones are strong.”

“These internal injuries won’t last long.”

“Your hand… the bones and tendons are damaged.”

“But I heal faster than most people. Do you believe me?”

Xiao Jinghan pulled her down to lie beside him, wanting the two of them closer.

He told her that in the past, he had suffered injuries far worse than this. He had even been stabbed before.

But hurting this much… this was the first time.

Xiao Jinghan leaned closer to her.

“So don’t worry. The physician said the bones and tendons are injured, but I’ll recover…”

“My bones are very tough. Sometimes when the flesh swells badly, the physicians misjudge the severity.”

Feng Jingge didn’t believe him at all and couldn’t feel relieved.

Xiao Jinghan told her to lift his clothes and look for herself.

Anyone trained in martial arts would understand immediately.

Confused, Feng Jingge lifted his robes.

His pale abdomen was covered in bruises—large patches of them—and the sight made her heart ache terribly.

But…

“The physician said bruises like these should only appear after several days.”

“Yet yours surfaced after only one day… it’s indeed faster than ordinary people…”

Seeing her little expression, Xiao Jinghan chuckled.

But the laughter tugged at his injuries, making him gasp in pain.

“So… don’t worry. Later on, I’ll still be the same as before. My hand too.”

Feng Jingge reached out and gently stroked his back.

Xiao Jinghan immediately shuddered all over.

He lightly pushed Feng Jingge away.