When Nan Yi arrived with the others, he saw Nan Jiu leaning against Xia Tian Meng, his face pale. He had never seen Old Nine like this before! Even when he knew that Old Nine was injured on the battlefield, he could only imagine what his injuries were like without actually seeing them. In his impression, Old Nine was always that iron-like man who wouldn't frown in the face of any difficulty, with martial arts skills so high they were unmatched under heaven...
But it wasn't until he saw Lao Jiu in such a weak state that he realized Lao Jiu was just an ordinary person, with an ordinary body, and not at all invulnerable to harm.
"How are you protecting the master?" Nan Yi Ze was enraged for the first time, seeing Nan Jiu like this he wanted to take out all these useless 'guards' and behead them! "You let the master get hurt so easily, what's the point of keeping you around?"
The guard captain, Long Sheng, heard the murderous intent in Nan Yi's words and quickly knelt down: "Your subordinate was derelict in duty! Please spare the others, Second Prince!" He knew that with his status, he had to do what he did, protecting the Ninth Prince was their responsibility, it didn't make sense for the master to be injured while the slaves were fine.
"The second prince has the nerve to blame the guards, but it would be better if he took good care of the ninth prince!" Blue Xiao Fan, who rarely rode a horse, got off the horse's back and felt her legs trembling, but still let the maid bring over the medicine box, supporting the arm of the maid to look at Nan Jiu, "If Miss wasn't here, I'm afraid that doctor you brought would have been useless and delayed the ninth prince's injury!" Just thinking about that old doctor with a big beard falling off the horse and fainting made her want to laugh.
Xia Tian Meng had been tightly pursing her lips, and only when Lan Xiao Fan arrived did she reveal a hint of relaxation: "Lan Xiao Fan, thank you." Outsiders didn't know that she and Lan Xiao Fan were bosom friends from childhood. Lan Xiao Fan was frail since childhood, so the Right Prime Minister worried that she wouldn't grow up and secretly sent her to Jianghu's divine doctor "One Needle" Valley for recuperation. Unexpectedly, Lan Xiao Fan caught the eye of the divine doctor, who although didn't take her as an apprentice, still taught her all his life's knowledge.
Lan Xiang was taking Nanchen's pulse, while Xia Tianmeng watched her anxiously. Even Nanchen Yike paced back and forth restlessly, but didn't dare to make a sound for fear of disturbing her thoughts. Only Nanchen, still supporting his slightly trembling body, softly comforted Xia Tianmeng: "It's okay."
Lan Xiao furrowed his brow and muttered: "Judging from his injuries, the arrowhead was coated with poison..."
Nan Yi saw her frowning and hastily asked: "What's wrong? I'll go back and summon the imperial physician!"
In the summer, Meng's arm was numb from supporting Nanju's back, but she still held on tightly. Nanju noticed and reached out to grasp her fist on his knee, forcing a difficult smile: "Don't be afraid." No matter what happened, he didn't want to let go of her, but if this was heaven's punishment for loving his brother's fiancée... He could only hope that after he died, she wouldn't be too sad.
Lan Xiao's eyebrows slightly raised: "All the imperial physicians in the palace can't solve this poison. But with me here, you can all rest assured!" Compared to medicine, she was more interested in poisons!
Nan Yi let out a sigh of relief, grasped Nan Jiu's shoulder tightly and asked her: "What 'medicine' do you need? I'll get it all for you!"
Lan Xiao frowned: "It's true, this poison can be solved by Miss Ben, but it's a bit troublesome. However, the Ninth Prince will have to wait for half a year on a weak day, don't use force!" The 'medicine' was scattered all over his body, if he used force, the toxicity would spread!
Nan Jiu saw Xia Tian Meng's eyes light up when he heard the words, and he couldn't help but reveal a smile: "Good." As long as he could still live on, still be by her side... he would still have a chance.
Now he can almost imagine how it would be like if the news of him taking an arrow for her spread throughout the capital.
Let him be selfish for once...
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The sunset in the evening brought an orange-red glow that enveloped the entire Taizi Mansion, bringing dazzling brightness to the glazed tiles.
Wang Xigang carefully opened the door and came out of the study, only to see a small eunuch running from the gate of the courtyard, frowning and saying in a low voice: "What's going on?" It wasn't even time for dinner yet, what was he doing running into the study?
The little eunuch lowered his voice and said, "Your Excellency, it's Concubine Jiang who has arrived. She says she brought pastries for the Crown Prince." Everyone knew the rules of the Crown Prince's residence - when the Crown Prince was in his study, he must not be disturbed! But this Concubine Jiang was one of the favored concubines that the Emperor often visited recently.
Wang Xi was also somewhat embarrassed, he knew that the crown prince would definitely not like to be disturbed while working, but Jiang Shu Fei was not someone who could be casually dismissed, so he could only sigh: "Alright alright alright, I'll go take a look myself!"
That little eunuch heard this and bowed repeatedly: "Aye, sorry to trouble you, Your Highness!" His status was too low, he really didn't dare offend Concubine Jiang.
Wang Xi arrived at the entrance of the courtyard and saw Jiang Mingyue wearing a crimson layered water skirt, with a delicate and bright face, a slender waist that was less than one grasp, and her whole body exuding an elegant charm, just standing there was already alluring. The maid Shuǐ Táo following behind her saw Wang Xi come out and hurriedly smiled as she approached: "Ah, Master Wang you've finally arrived, what's the meaning of this? One by one?"
Wang Xi looked at the expressionless guard blocking the door, then saw Jiang Mingyue's displeased face and hastily put on a smiling face: "Ah, why has Concubine Jiang come in person? You know our household rules - when Master is in his study, no one is allowed to disturb him. Look at you..."
Jiang Mingyue, however, looked down on Wang Xi's fawning attitude, but also understood Wang Xi's position and could only hold back her anger to ask: "What? Are the rules no longer applicable to me?" Not even looking at what identity she held! The only concubine in the Crown Prince's residence! Still enjoying the Crown Prince's favor, yet they dared to block her way and not let her enter?
Wang Xi heard her say this and was really helpless, so he could only speak in a low voice: "If not, I'll go ask? Labor you wait a bit?" But in his heart, he knew that the outcome might not be good, however, Jiang Shu Fei was the master, how could he directly refuse?
Jiang Mingyue impatiently waved her hand: "Hurry up!" Don't waste time!
Seeing Jiang Mingyue, Shuipan also put on a face and muttered impatiently: "What a nuisance! Delaying the master's time, if the soup is cold later, I don't know who to blame!"
Wang Xi quietly looked at the basket held by Shui Tao, smiled and bowed: "Ah! Sorry to trouble Jiang Shu Fei to wait a little longer, I'll go inform them right away!"
After turning around and going in, she quietly "hissed" and coldly hummed: "Really treating herself as a treasure! Not even looking at her own identity, just a concubine, a half-master and half-servant thing dare to be arrogant in front of Grandpa! Wait until Grandpa marries his wife back, see if she's still arrogant!"
His feet still hastened towards the study.
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