Hearing the word "medicine," Zhiyuan's previously calm expression changed a little. She froze for a moment, her gaze settling on the exquisite porcelain bottle in front of her.
An indescribable look emerged, and he said nothing.
"Don't just stand there."
Seeing that she was still silent, Lin Jiangnian waved his hand in front of her eyes and said, "You haven't changed the dressing for a few days. Although the injury is not serious, the wound must be treated..."
Seeing Zhiyuan's indifferent look, Lin Jiangnian paused and said in a slightly more serious tone: "The wound on your back is not light. If you don't treat it, after the scab falls off, it will leave an ugly scar..."
The threatening and somewhat intimidating tone finally made Zhiyuan react. She stared at the porcelain vase for a few seconds, then suddenly reached out: "Give it to me."
Lin Jiangnian subconsciously placed the porcelain bottle in her hand. Zhiyuan held the porcelain bottle tightly and nodded slightly: "Thank you."
The tone was neither cold nor indifferent, as if expressing gratitude, but the calm expression on his face made it seem that the gratitude was completely insincere.
Just when Lin Jiangnian was about to say something, he saw Zhiyuan had already stood up to see the guest off.
"You can go out now."
Lin Jiangnian: “…”
Why is she just abandoning the donkey here?
"Don't you need my help?"
Lin Jiangnian raised his eyes to look at her, but saw Zhiyuan's indifferent expression: "I'll find a way."
"What method?"
Lin Jiangnian didn't give up and said, "The wound is on my back, how are you going to apply the medicine yourself?"
When she was in the small mountain village, she had already fully demonstrated that there were some things she could not do alone.
Instead of being stubborn and hard-mouthed, it is better to be honest, well-behaved and obedient.
But it was obvious that Zhiyuan was no longer the down-and-out maid in the small mountain village. She lowered her eyes slightly, and after a while, she spoke, "Where's Qingqing?"
"Qingqing went out to do some work." Hearing this, Lin Jiangnian couldn't help but sound a little proud.
The kite remained silent.
Lin Jiangnian raised his eyebrows: "Don't you need my help?"
Zhiyuan said silently, "No need to trouble you, Your Highness."
"No need to bother."
"Your Highness, please respect yourself."
“…”
Lin Jiangnian's wishful thinking ultimately failed to come true.
After her injuries improved and she returned to Xunyang City, Zhiyuan obviously had more choices... Or perhaps there were other reasons. This time, she simply refused Lin Jiangnian's kindness to help her apply the medicine.
Lin Jiangnian, whose plan had not yet come to fruition, stood outside the door and sighed deeply.
The maids in other families are all very cautious and fawning to their masters. If they disagree with their masters, they will be beaten half to death and thrown into the mountains to feed dogs.
This little maid not only dared to disrespect her own master, but even dared to take advantage of her...
Need to be punished!
Just as I was thinking about how to deal with this little maid, a sound came from outside the yard.
"Your Highness."
A plainclothes guard appeared outside the courtyard and bowed his head respectfully, saying, "Wang Qin has woken up and is awaiting your Highness's orders."
"woke up?"
Lin Jiangnian raised his eyebrows. Wang Qin had fainted when he was caught yesterday. It was unknown whether he really fainted or was pretending. Lin Jiangnian didn't take it to heart. He had planned to lock him up for a few days to kill his rage. Today happened to be free, so he went to settle the score with him.
Having made up his mind, Lin Jiangnian showed a sneer on his face: "Let's go and take a look!"
After Lin Jiangnian left, the courtyard returned to peace. Not long after, a figure cautiously appeared in the courtyard.
It was Xiaozhu.
Xiao Zhu tiptoed into the courtyard with light steps, carefully surveying her surroundings. She then reached the eaves of the corridor and paced for a long time, gazing at the slightly closed door not far away. She took a deep breath, a look of hesitation and confusion crossing her face.
With her hands intertwined, a guilty look appeared on her little face, and she hesitated, not knowing whether she should go forward.
Ever since last night, Xiao Zhu has been tormented by guilt.
When she saw Sister Zhiyuan again, she didn't expect that Sister Zhiyuan would give her a look that said "don't allow anyone to come near me", and even looked at her with a cold look.
This made Xiao Zhu feel very uneasy.
After thinking about it, apart from the fact that she was a traitor, I can't think of anything else that has annoyed Sister Zhiyuan.
Therefore, she concluded that she had been instigated by His Highness to betray Sister Zhiyuan, which was why Sister Zhiyuan was so indifferent to her.
Yesterday, she told His Highness about this matter, and His Highness told her not to worry. But Xiao Zhu still felt guilty. After a night of torment, Xiao Zhu finally made up her mind to confess and apologize to Sister Zhiyuan.
If Sister Zhiyuan is really angry, then, just beat her up.
After all, she was the one who made the mistake first. Sister Zhiyuan was so good to her. She saved her, brought her back to Prince Lin's Mansion, and made sure she had food and clothing. But she betrayed Sister Zhiyuan's trust.
Although, although I was forced by His Highness...
But he is a traitor after all!
Xiao Zhu finally made up his mind, took a deep breath, mustered up the courage to walk to the door, and just as he was about to knock on the door, a cold voice came from the room.
"Xiaozhu?"
As soon as the voice sounded, Xiaozhu's petite body trembled, and her strong courage was instantly shattered.
"Sister Zhiyuan..."
The voice was trembling and uneasy.
"Come in."
The voice in the room was cold, but without any other emotion.
Xiao Zhu then stretched out his slightly trembling hand and carefully pushed open the door.
In the cold room, Zhiyuan was still sitting by the windowsill, with his back to her. That cold and unparalleled back made Xiaozhu's heart tremble even more.
Xiao Zhu secretly tried to cheer himself up and stepped into the room tremblingly.
"close the door."
The cold voice of Zhiyuan was heard again.
No looking back.
A look of fear suddenly appeared on Xiaozhu's face.
close the door.
This, are you going to shut the door and teach her a lesson?!
Xiao Zhu looked increasingly uneasy, but he still gritted his teeth, closed the door, turned around, and walked behind Zhi Yuan.
"Sister Zhiyuan, I, I'm here..."
There was a certain determination in his tone to sacrifice himself bravely.
She was ready to be taught a lesson by Sister Zhiyuan, even if Sister Zhiyuan was ruthless... she had no complaints.
However, just as Xiaozhu made up her mind, Zhiyuan didn't seem to have any intention of hitting her.
Zhiyuan slowly turned around, his cold eyes fell on her, looking her up and down.
Xiao Zhu suddenly felt like someone was staring at him. His whole body went numb and he couldn't stand Sister Zhiyuan's gaze.
"Sister Zhiyuan, why are you looking at me like that?"
Xiao Zhu was somewhat bewildered, her tone slightly frightened. Sister Zhiyuan had always been quite charming, but perhaps it was the innate aloofness she had developed over the years in Prince Lin's mansion that made Xiao Zhu even more uneasy.
Zhiyuan still didn't say anything. She just looked at Xiaozhu almost completely before slowly looking away.
"Xiaozhu."
"Slave, the slave is here."
"Help me apply the medicine!"
After saying that, Zhiyuan stood up and walked towards the bed beside him.
Xiao Zhu was left standing there in a daze, unable to react. What, what was going on?
Apply medicine?
Isn’t Sister Zhiyuan going to teach her a lesson?
What medicine?
While Xiao Zhu was still in a daze, Zhi Yuan had already come to the bed, sat on the edge of the bed, slowly untied the belt around her waist, and the plain white long dress slipped off, removing the lining. The only clothing left on her upper body was the green girl's bellyband.
Seeing this scene, Xiao Zhu opened his eyes wide and blinked.
Still no reaction.
Sister Zhiyuan, why, why are you taking off your clothes?
The cyan bellyband couldn't hide the girl's fair skin, which made Xiao Zhu a little envious. Sister Zhiyuan's skin was so good, smooth and tender like snow.
Just when Xiao Zhu was still in a daze, he saw Zhiyuan slowly turn around.
The next second, Xiao Zhu's pupils suddenly widened.
"Sister Zhiyuan, you...you..."
Xiao Zhu's voice trembled a bit, and he stared at Sister Zhiyuan's back in disbelief: "What, what's going on?"
The originally snow-white and smooth skin on Sister Zhiyuan's back was now wrapped in bandages. Even if Xiaozhu didn't understand, he could still sense something.
Sister Zhiyuan, are you hurt?
"come over!"
On the bed, Zhiyuan was already lying face down on the bed, speaking with an expressionless face.
Although this time she was not facing Lin Jiangnian, but a subordinate she was very familiar with, she was still a little uncomfortable.
Seeing that Xiao Zhu was still in a daze, he spoke again.
Xiao Zhu finally woke up from his dream and walked forward tremblingly. When he saw the serious wound on Sister Zhiyuan's back, Xiao Zhu's heart trembled.
"Sister Zhiyuan, how did you get hurt?"
"S-Seriously, is it serious?!"
Xiao Zhu's eyes were slightly red and she felt very distressed.
How could Sister Zhiyuan be injured so seriously?
Zhiyuan lay on the bed, and no emotion could be heard in her dull tone.
"fine."
"There's medicine next to me, help me apply it!"
Xiao Zhu then noticed a porcelain vase placed beside the bed and was at a loss: "What should I do?"
She was a little flustered, and after seeing Sister Zhiyuan injured, she was a little overwhelmed, and subconsciously said: "I, I go call His Highness?!"
"Don't go!"
Zhiyuan spoke in a dull voice, her voice somehow sounding a little angry: "I'll teach you!"
"oh……"
Xiao Zhu was obedient and asked worriedly, "Then, what should I do?"
"First, remove the bandage and treat the wound... Then apply medicine, and then..."
Zhiyuan gave instructions, and Xiaozhu tremblingly followed Zhiyuan's instructions and began to apply the medicine awkwardly.
Fortunately, although her movements were unfamiliar and her hands were trembling, she was extremely careful and focused, just like the first time she served His Highness, although unfamiliar, she was very serious.
After untying the bandage, I looked at the wound on Sister Zhiyuan's back. Although it looked almost healed, the shocking scar could still be seen.
This made Xiao Zhu's heart tremble and his eyes became even redder.
What has Sister Zhiyuan experienced during this period of time?
Such a serious injury must be very painful, right?
Xiao Zhu couldn't help but tear up, feeling like crying. She tried to calm herself down, applying medicine to Sister Zhiyuan and rebandaging her wound. By the time she was done, her tired face was pale and beads of sweat covered her forehead.
"Okay, okay..."
The voice is a little weak.
Zhiyuan slowly sat up and put on the clothes she had just taken off one by one. After putting all the clothes on, she returned to her previous cold and unparalleled appearance.
"Sister Zhiyuan, how did you get injured?"
Xiao Zhu's slightly trembling voice came from the side, how could Sister Zhiyuan be injured so seriously?
Where did she go during the time she was away from Prince Lin's Mansion? What did she experience?
How much suffering have you endured?
Xiao Zhu's heart trembled and he felt distressed, and he instantly imagined many scenes.
Zhiyuan looked up and saw Xiaozhu's worried face and red eyes. She was stunned for a moment, then shook her head slightly.
"fine."
Seeing Xiao Zhu's pale face, he was silent for a moment: "You should go back and rest first."
Xiao Zhu felt a little dizzy, but nodded when she heard this: "Well, Sister Zhiyuan, I'm going to rest first. If you have any instructions, just call me..."
Kite nodded.
Xiao Zhu packed up the things beside him and turned to leave the room.
After taking just two steps, he was suddenly stopped by Zhiyuan.
"Sister Zhiyuan, is there anything else?"
Xiao Zhu stopped and looked back.
A delicate, petite and slightly pale face, well-behaved and sweet.
Looks great!
Although Xiaozhu is still young, he already has some of the youthfulness of a young adult.
Zhiyuan was in a trance for a moment, his eyes fell on Xiaozhu's face, and he suddenly spoke.
"You guys, have you already slept?"
Xiao Zhu was still a little dazed and didn't understand what Sister Zhiyuan meant.
What slept?
Just as he was about to speak, he suddenly realized something and his heart skipped a beat.
At the same time, Sister Zhiyuan spoke again.
"His Highness, has he already asked you to sleep with him?"
Xiao Zhu looked up and met Sister Zhiyuan's gaze.
In that cold gaze, there seemed to be some questioning, some doubt, and some...
An indescribable emotion.
Not good!
Xiao Zhu had a bad feeling in his heart.
Sleep with the emperor?
Sister Zhiyuan asked, what she was asking was...
Xiao Zhu opened his eyes wide and his expression immediately became extremely flustered.
“I, I…”
“…”
In the dim basement.
"Let me out, let me out now!"
A roaring voice was heard in the empty basement.
In the deepest cell, a young man dressed in brocade and looking wealthy was roaring and screaming in the cell.
"I am the son of the Xunyang prefect. Please release me immediately, or I will chop off your heads and exterminate your entire clan!"
"Let me out now."
Wang Qin's face was ferocious and he roared towards the outside of the cell.
He was terrified and realized that he was in big trouble. Now he could only rely on such actions to dispel the fear in his heart.
But when he thought... that the Prince of Lin was not dead, Wang Qin felt a sense of despair as if the end of the world was coming.
He, how come he is not dead?
How could he not die?!
Until now, Wang Qin even thought he was still dreaming, with an extremely unreal feeling.
"Let me out!"
His voice gradually became hoarse.
At this moment, footsteps were finally heard not far away.
Wang Qin looked up excitedly, "Let me out now..."
A figure appeared in the sight ahead.
A familiar figure.
But the next second, the excitement on Wang Qin's face disappeared completely.
Instead, there was a paleness.
In his sight, Lin Jiangnian slowly stepped into the basement and looked at Wang Qin in the cell, who was in a dishevel and ferocious look, and the deep fear in his eyes.
"Hey, isn't this our eldest son Wang?"
Lin Jiangnian approached the cell with a smile on his face.
"It's been so long since we last met, how come you're like this?"
“…”