Just when Gu Yufei was about to turn around and leave, Shangguan Qing's guard Shufeng discovered her whereabouts.

Shufeng's eyes were as sharp as an eagle's. He immediately threw out a poisoned silver needle and pointed it directly at Gu Yufei.

The silver needle drew a cold light in the air, so fast that it was difficult for people to react.

Gu Yufei knew that her current strength was no match for Shu Feng. In this critical situation, she had no choice but to pretend to faint, hoping to escape the other party's pursuit.

"Sir, I'll go and take a look." Shufeng said as he came to Gu Yufei.

The girl in front of him had her eyes closed and her lips were pale.

There were several silver needles inserted into his arm.

"This girl looks like an ordinary girl. If she knew martial arts, she wouldn't be able to hit all the needles."

When Shangguan Qing saw this, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes.

He didn't believe that Gu Yufei would appear here for no reason, and he didn't believe that she would faint so easily. He suspected that Gu Yufei might be a spy sent by the enemy, so he ordered her to be taken away and tortured.

"Take her away. She might be a spy sent by other forces. The situation is delicate now, so we should be cautious." Shangguan Qing glanced at the girl on the ground.

It feels strangely familiar.

How could this person, clearly a stranger, give off such a subtle aura?

"etc."

Rong Xue appeared.

He was dressed in gorgeous royal attire, his aura noble and stern. He walked up to Shangguan Qing and said calmly, "This girl is just a silly maid in my palace. I accidentally stumbled into this place. I hope Lord Shangguan will forgive me."

Although Shangguan Qing still had doubts in his heart, he did not want to cause trouble when facing a person like Rong Xue. So he signaled his men to let Gu Yufei go.

"The girl was hiding behind a rock, so my guards had to take action. Please forgive me." Shangguan Qing said.

His eyes still did not leave Gu Yufei's face.

There was a hint of cunning in Rong Xue's eyes, and he gently held Gu Yufei in his arms.

He nodded slightly to Shangguan Qing, then quietly left with Gu Yufei. Their figures gradually disappeared into the depths of the woods, leaving Shangguan Qing alone, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

When Rong Xue was sure that he was out of Shangguan Qing's sight, he gently put Gu Yufei down.

A playful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he whispered, "Stop pretending. I know you're not dizzy. If you pretend again, I'll kiss you." There was a hint of teasing in his voice, yet it was still gentle.

Gu Yufei's eyes flashed with anger when she heard this. She struggled to stand up, but Rong Xue gently held her down. His eyes turned serious, and he slowly said, "I can cure the poison you've been poisoned with."

An inexplicable emotion surged in Gu Yufei's heart. "Why are you helping me?"

"That's because, of course, it's interesting." Rong Xue laughed.

His eyebrows were curved and his tone was sincere.

"Interesting?" Gu Yufei didn't understand what he meant. Her whole body ached. Shangguan Qing's poison was not to be underestimated.

"Tell me, why are you pretending to be a silly maid?"

Why?

That's because she has nowhere to go.

I guess no one would believe this.

Thinking of this, Gu Yufei didn't know how to answer.

"Forget it, tell me when you've made up your mind." Seeing that Gu Yufei didn't say anything, Rong Xue took out the antidote powder and sprinkled it on Gu Yufei's wound.

This woman is so interesting.

Could his long and boring days become more interesting because of her?