Xiangyang found two maids from somewhere and brought over a clean dress and a nightgown.

Jiang Shuyue couldn't explain that she had just taken a bath, so she could only let Xiao Jingzhao carry her into the bathtub.

With the help of two maids, Jiang Shuyue had no choice but to grit her teeth and take another bath.

Looking at the tall figure standing motionless on the other side of the screen, Jiang Shuyue felt an indescribable sense of emotion.

After showering, Jiang Shuyue quickly put on her nightgown. Xiao Jingzhao asked, "Are you done showering?"

"Yes, I'm all washed." Jiang Shuyue wrapped her beautiful hair in a cotton cloth and walked out.

"Don't move."

Xiao Jingzhao bent down and carried her back to the bedroom.

"Just bear with it, this medicine won't leave a scar, but it might hurt a little."

Xiao Jingzhao somehow got hold of a box of ointment and personally applied it to her.

The medicine had a faint, pleasant fragrance. It caused a slight burning pain when it first came into contact with the skin, followed by a cooling sensation after a short while.

Jiang Shuyue's skin is delicate and turns red easily when touched. Although the injury looks serious, she doesn't actually feel much pain.

"Ah Zhao, when are we going back to the capital?"

Xiao Jingzhao put away the remaining medicine. "You're already so badly injured, it's not too late to rest for a day before continuing your journey."

"I'm fine, just a minor scratch, nothing serious." Jiang Shuyue raised her wrist and moved it.

"I've already asked Xiang Song to prepare the carriage. It's a day's journey from here to the capital, and the carriage will be more comfortable. After you've eaten, you can get a good night's sleep."

A moment later, Xiangyang brought up the food.

Looking at the four dishes and one soup on the table, Jiang Shuyue suddenly remembered that she had a bowl of mixed grain porridge in her space.

The two ate their meal while talking about what had happened since they separated.

Jiang Shuyue hadn't eaten for two days and three nights, so it wasn't a good time for her to eat too much or greasy food.

I ate half a bowl of porridge in the space.

She ate some light dishes and drank half a bowl of soup before putting down her chopsticks.

Like her, Xiao Jingzhao didn't eat much before asking Xiangyang to take the food away.

Xiao Jingzhao carried Jiang Shuyue back to the bed before turning around to wash up.

Jiang Shuyue felt both touched and amused. She hadn't broken any bones, yet he wouldn't let her take a single step.

After washing up, Xiao Jingzhao took off his outer robe and came to the bedside. He touched Jiang Shuyue's still damp hair, then turned around and went to the washroom to get a clean cotton cloth. He then personally helped her twist her hair.

He helped Jiang Shuyue lie down only when he felt it was about time.

Her jet-black hair cascaded down one side of the pillow like a waterfall.

"Don't think too much about it. I've already sent Gao Mu and Cang Yun back to the capital first, so your girl won't worry."

Xiao Jingzhao pulled a thin blanket over the two of them and reached out to pull them into his arms.

"You're so thoughtful. Qiuju must be worried sick at home."

Sui Sui was never short of people to take care of him in the palace, so although Jiang Shuyue missed him, she wasn't worried about him.

Qiu Ju knew that she would have to keep her disappearance a secret from the rest of the household, so you can imagine how much pressure she was under.

Jiang Shuyue wasn't sleepy at the moment. In order to let Xiao Jingzhao get a good night's sleep, she closed her eyes, her mind filled with many thoughts.

Soon, listening to the even breathing of the person next to her, Jiang Shuyue also fell into a deep sleep.

When Xiang Song returned after arranging the carriage, he saw Xiang Yang dozing under the eaves.

He glanced at the closed door and gently kicked Xiangyang with his foot.

Xiangyang looked up, rubbed his eyes, and lowered his voice, saying, "Don't go in, Master has already gone to sleep."

Xiang Song left a team of Imperial Guards to escort the emperor at the post station, while the rest of his men obeyed orders and returned to the capital.

Seeing that it was past noon, Xiang Song simply pointed to the next room and said, "Let's go inside and wait for orders."

After entering, Xiang Song lay down on the small couch fully clothed.

Xiang Yang: "..." How come he didn't think of that?

Looking around, I saw several soft cushions on the round-backed chairs in the room.

Exhausted, he picked up a soft cushion, placed it on the floor, and lay down.

Perhaps because she was frightened at the mortuary, Jiang Shuyue slept very restlessly. In her drowsy state, she snuggled into Xiao Jingzhao's arms.

The two fell asleep in each other's arms. Xiao Jingzhao smelled the familiar scent of her body and slept until late afternoon.

That day, the two did nothing but eat and sleep.

Jiang Shuyue suffered from insomnia at night because she slept too much during the day.

She didn't feel sleepy until the middle of the night.

When she woke up the next day, she was already in the carriage returning to the capital.

"Did you sleep poorly last night?" Xiao Jing leaned down and kissed her forehead.

Jiang Shuyue didn't want Xiao Jingzhao to worry about her, so she gently shook her head. "No, I slept very well last night. With you by my side, I slept so soundly."

Xiao Jingzhao gently stroked her cheek, "Yue Niang, how about we move into the palace together after we get back?"

"No, I still have a lot of things to do at the Women's Medical School, and I also need to go to the clinic occasionally to see patients for half a day."

After Yin Qiao went to Yan Nan, Jishetang lost a capable assistant. Jiang Shuyue calculated that if she completely let go, it would take at least five more years.

Her requirements for female doctors went beyond simply being a midwife.

Xiao Jingzhao knew how busy she was, and living in the palace to enjoy a life of leisure was not in her nature.

He looked at her with doting eyes, "It's not enough for Gao Mu and Cang Yun to protect you. I'll assign another team of secret guards to protect you in secret. It won't affect your life."

Jiang Shuyue sat up from the soft couch. "This matter has nothing to do with Gao Mu and Cang. I sent them to do other things."

"I don't mean to blame them, but two people are too few, and I'm worried about them."

As he spoke, Xiao Jingzhao took his coat from the side of the carriage and helped Jiang Shuyue put it on.

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