Chapter 35: The Marquis's Adopted Daughter and the Cold Prince 7

The aristocratic upbringing running in his bones finally made Ning Changting stop.

He withdrew somewhat annoyed.

Fortunately, the night was dark, concealing his movements.

Several people searched for Shen Chi Su near Cheng'en Temple for a long time, but there was no sign of her.

It is very likely that he returned to the city.

The servant suggested, "Sir, why don't we go back to the Marquis' Mansion first? Maybe Miss Chi Su has already gone back."

"Then let's go back first." Ning Changting had no choice but to do so.

Unexpectedly, there was a sudden noise in the quiet forest, a mixture of galloping horses and men's rough laughter.

The servant was horrified: "Oh no! It's the bandits!"

The hilltop where Cheng'en Temple is located has always been infested with bandits who specifically target pilgrims passing by to rob them.

The patrol department of Shengjing has suppressed bandits many times, but the bandits here are like weeds, they grow again after being cut.

Ning Changting himself was not afraid, but he brought Cha Jiu with him.

He was worried that the bandits would become greedy for Cha Jiu's beauty.

She was even more afraid that he couldn't protect her.

Sure enough, the bandits who came on horseback were holding torches and had knives on their waists. When they saw Cha Jiu and his group, there was a strong sense of obscenity in their eyes.

"There is a stunning beauty here!"

"Haha, tie it up and take it back. We brothers will take turns enjoying it!"

Several servants in the mansion were holding long sticks and standing in line.

Ning Changting blocked Cha Jiu behind him and drew the sword from his waist.

Although he studied literature, he never gave up martial arts and swordsmanship.

If we fight with all our strength and risk our lives, we should be able to hold these bandits back for a while.

"When I say run, you run to Cheng'en Temple. I'll ask the master to take you down the mountain tomorrow during the day."

Ning Changting turned his head and whispered to Cha Jiu behind him.

Cha Jiu was stunned: "What about you?"

Even in the dark night, Ning Changting's profile is as bright as the moon, with clear and cool lines.

He spoke calmly, as if he didn't care about life or death: "You don't have to worry about me, as long as you are safe."

Cha Jiu almost burst into tears.

Not because I was moved, but because I was speechless.

Brother, you can't die. If you die, who will I have children with?

The system reminded: "Don't worry, I detected that a team of patrol officers and soldiers are nearby. They will be here in about half a cup of tea."

The sword was unsheathed, and Ning Changting stood with the sword in his hand.

A bandit on the opposite side thought he was just a show-off, so he sneered and tried to grab Cha Jiu who was behind him.

The sword flashed, and before anyone could see how Ning Changting made his move, the bandit fell straight down, his pulse breaking and blood gushing from his neck.

This angered the bandit leader: "Kill him for me!"

At this moment, Ning Changting shouted to Cha Jiu, "Run!"

In conclusion, he alone controlled the bandits, the sword in his hand wielding a cold sword.

Unfortunately, they were outnumbered and soon all the servants in the marquis' mansion were killed by the bandits' knives. Ning Changting resisted in a bloody battle.

A bandit came riding on a horse, swinging a knife towards Ning Changting.

Chajiu Quick Query System: "Can I block this attack?"

She needed an opportunity to get closer to Ning Changting.

It's best to have his guilt.

The system made a precise analysis: "Ning Changting can block this blow with his sword, but if you try to block it, you will most likely get hurt in the back."

Cha Jiu made up his mind and rushed forward.

"Yan Shu!"

Blood splashed from his forehead into Ning Changting's eyes, but he didn't even blink and hugged the injured Cha Jiu in shock.

At this time, the officers and soldiers of the Patrol Department finally arrived.

The bandits lost more than half of their goods and knew they could not get any benefit, so they fled in a hurry.

Ning Changting was half-kneeling on the ground, holding the unconscious Cha Jiu in his arms, his heart filled with panic that he had never experienced before.

The hand that was supporting Cha Jiu's back was wet and slippery. When he took a look in front of him, he saw a large amount of blood.

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The patrol team took Ning Changting and Cha Jiu to a nearby camp.

Captain Han Ping specially allocated a separate tent for Ning Changting to use.

Han Ping looked at the bloody wound on Cha Jiu's back and frowned: "This knife wound is quite serious. I will call a female doctor to treat you."

"Thank you." Ning Changting held Cha Jiu in his arms, his face full of solemnity.

The female doctor arrived quickly.

She and Ning Changting worked together to carefully peel off some of Cha Jiu's clothes from her shoulders.

On that white jade-like skin, there was a deep scar that was deep enough to see the bone, running diagonally from the shoulder to the middle of the back, and blood was dripping.

The wound was pulled, and Cha Jiu's face turned pale and he took a breath of cold air.

Ning Changting's heart felt as if it was being grabbed by someone and was in great pain.

The female doctor said: "This wound has to be sutured immediately, but I don't have any anesthetic on my hands right now. She may suffer a lot."

Ning Changting was determined: "Let's go find it. There should be some herbs with anesthetic effects around the forest."

The female doctor said helplessly: "If we go to look for him now, it will delay the time to treat the wound."

At this time, Cha Jiu leaned in Ning Changting's arms and said weakly: "I can do it without anesthesia. I'm not afraid of... pain."

When she said the last word, it seemed as if she had made a great decision.

Ning Changting of course knew that she was lying.

Who is not afraid of pain?

She just didn't want to worry herself.

But in this situation, I'm afraid the best solution is to suture the wound immediately.

Ning Changting suddenly remembered the Rejuvenating Pill in his arms.

He took out a small porcelain bottle and without hesitation took out a pill and handed it to the female doctor: "Thank you for grinding this pill into powder and applying it on the wound."

Seeing this, Cha Jiu struggled and raised his hand: "No, this medicine is for you and grandma..."

"Since you gave me one, I have the right to dispose of it."

Ning Changting paused and said in an almost inaudible voice: "Compared to you, no matter how precious the elixir is, it's nothing."

Cha Jiu heard it.

System: "Ning Changting's favorability towards you has reached 45%."

Cha Jiu: "I paid with my life. It hurts so much, do you have any anesthetic?"

She doesn't want to have a painful surgery later.

System: "Yes, but I suggest you take a small amount to keep your body in a little pain, so it will be more realistic."

Cha Jiu understood that after exchanging the medicine and taking it, he would retain about 10% of the pain sensation in his body.

Who knew that even this 10% would make her burst into tears.

The female doctor had already started to sew, and Cha Jiu's body was shaking with pain.

Ning Changting half held her in his arms and held her shoulders with one hand to prevent her from moving.

The other hand was resting on the slender waist.

He could clearly feel that Cha Jiu's whole body was trembling due to the severe pain, and her little face buried in his neck was sweaty.

Ning Changting looked down at her. Her eyes, which used to be as bright as spring water, had now become dim and hazy, with tears constantly flowing out of them.

The snow-white pearl bit her lips tightly, leaving several bloody marks.

Ning Changting felt uncontrollably heartbroken. He raised his hand to pry open her teeth and put his palm to her mouth.

"If it hurts, bite my hand, don't bite yourself."

Cha Jiu finally couldn't help it and looked up at him, her eyes filled with tears, looking as pitiful as a kitten abandoned on the street.

She sobbed, "Brother Changting, it hurts so much."

Ning Changting hugged her tightly, resting his chin on the top of her head, and said painfully: "I know, just bear with it for a while, okay?"

"elder brother……"

"I am here."

"it hurts."

"I know. I'm sorry."

Ning Changting closed his eyes with a trembling heart.

It's all because of him.

If it wasn't for him blocking the knife, Cha Jiu wouldn't have endured such pain.