Chapter 33: How could I waste time on He Jing after returning home from prison? ...

Min Shian looked at Song Sheng who had returned, holding ointment in his hand and a bandage hanging from his other wrist. A faint smell of blood mixed with strong agarwood wafted into his face.

"What does this mean, Master Song?"

Min Shian watched Song Sheng silently apply the ointment to her. Enduring the burning pain of the wound and the numbness of the cool ointment, he continued with a smirk, "A slap and then a sweet date?"

"Sir Song, didn't you capture me just to get revenge? Do you really want me to confess and prove the crime of forming a clique for personal gain?"

Song Sheng remained silent, carefully applying medicine to her exposed wounds, then put the medicine away and untied the rope tied to her body.

Without the support of the wooden stake, Min Shian's body fell limply and was held in Song Sheng's arms.

She struggled tentatively, but as expected, she failed to break free. She simply closed her eyes, released her strength, and nestled in his arms without moving.

Song Yanxuan, that bastard, will make him pay when she recovers from her injuries!

Although the cells in the imperial prison were not as damp and cold as those in the Duguancao and Tingwei, they were completely enclosed, small in space, and stagnant in air, so people would inevitably feel uncomfortable if they stayed there for a long time. [1]

She lay in Song Sheng's fragrant arms, her mind empty, and she felt a little drowsy.

Min Shian quickly opened his eyes and was caught off guard by Song Sheng's red eyes, with traces of tears visible at the corners of his eyes. They were both stunned.

The hand on her waist suddenly tightened, and she cried out in pain, "Song Yanxuan, what on earth do you want to do?!"

Song Sheng picked her up sideways, pushed open the cell door and strode out.

"Song Yanxuan!"

Min Shian's heart was beating wildly, and her pale face turned red. She said angrily: "Do you know what you are doing now?!"

“Put me down!!”

Song Sheng quickened his pace and reached the courtyard in an instant. He held Min Shian tighter in his arms, holding her with one hand and using his wide sleeve with the other hand to block the light to prevent her eyes from being suddenly stimulated by the light and feeling uncomfortable.

He walked to the bedroom in the front yard and carefully placed Min Shi'an on the soft couch. He hid the emotion in his eyes and said in a gentle voice, "Your Highness, please rest here for a while. I will send someone to treat your injuries."

Min Shian rolled his eyes and reflected sadly. No wonder he was so angry before.

Only after my own experience did I realize that hurting someone and then healing them is hypocritical and disgusting no matter how you look at it.

She raised her arm and reached out to take the jade hairpin on Song Sheng's head, but he turned his head away.

Min Shian didn't quite understand this. She sighed softly and said, "I don't want you to die yet. Take the hairpin away quickly."

Once the poison takes effect, any of the previous herbs will continue to increase its toxicity without the need for other herbs to complement it.

If the detoxifier does not fully understand the poison, he will usually prescribe the wrong medicine, which is why few people who are poisoned by this poison survive.

"It's alright." Song Sheng lowered the curtain and said softly, "The poison has been resolved. The court doctor is here. I'll leave first."

Min Shian raised her eyebrows. When she had detoxified him, she had deliberately reduced the strength of the medicine in order to ensure a long-term effect. She didn't expect that he would recover so completely so quickly.

The doctor who came this time was a white-haired old woman. She had a kind face and squinted her eyes as she said, "Your Highness, I am about to begin. Please bear with me."

After one stick of incense.

The old woman threw the bloody handkerchief into the blood-stained basin beside her, covered the bandaged Min Shian with a blanket, slowly bent down, and said, "This old slave will take his leave."

Under the effect of the medicine, Min Shian quickly fell into a deep sleep.

When she woke up again, Chun Tao was already waiting in front of her with eager eyes. Seeing that she was awake, Chun Tao hurriedly got up and helped her up, and asked, "Master, how do you feel?"

"Water and porridge are ready. Is there anything the master needs?"

Min Shian shook his head, looked around and found that he was still in the bedroom of the imperial prison. He looked at Chuntao and asked, "It's okay. Can the letter be sent out?"

Chun Tao shook her head and replied, "According to your instructions, if I don't see you within three days, I will send the letter again. It's only the second day now, and the letter is still with me."

"Well, did Song Yanxuan say anything?" Min Shian rubbed his temples, feeling a little headache.

Chun Tao handed her a new set of clothes and replied, "Tell me that when you wake up, I will let this servant escort you back to the mansion."

Min Shi'an choked, not understanding what Song Sheng was up to. This guy was really moody.

After quickly changing his clothes and washing up, Min Shian did not return to the princess's mansion, but took Chuntao to a villa in the suburbs of Beijing.

Several people gathered around chattering, some handed tea, some massaged his legs, some massaged his shoulders, with clear division of labor, providing Min Shi'an with all-round service.

Those who didn't get a seat were standing by to ask about her well-being. Song Sheng and the others knew about it, but they were not worried about their own safety and even thought about rushing out to save her.

Finally, he was stopped by the think tank Xiao Ba.

Chuntao stood far away at the door, alert to any movement outside.

After a while, Min Shian confirmed that everyone of them was safe and sound, then she got up and left. She still had an important matter to finish and could not stay here for too long.

Xiao Ba tugged at her sleeve and said eagerly, "Your Highness, when will you let me out?"

Min Shian thought for a moment, then smiled and replied, "Don't worry, it will be soon."

After saying that, she turned and left under everyone's reluctant gaze.

She went to Xianyang Palace and Hejing Palace again, and did not return to the princess's mansion until it was dark.

Song Sheng took the matter lightly and no one dared to mention it again.

All the people in the villa outside Beijing were exposed, and all the people Min Shian could use were wiped out. She tossed and turned with her eyes open for a long time but couldn't fall asleep.

The next morning, she called Xie Zhuangyi to her house.

Xie Zhuangyi came in a hurry after the morning court session, without even having time to change into his official uniform. Although Song Sheng knew that he was the princess's man, others were still unaware.

Therefore, he took the usual path when he came.

Min Shian first glanced him up and down, but after noticing anything unusual, he asked, "Did Song Yanxuan give you any trouble?"

Xie Zhuangyi shook his head upon hearing this, and replied with a folded hand, "Not at all."

"I only felt that someone was secretly monitoring me, but it only appeared for one day."

Min Shian was a little confused and repeated, "Only appeared for one day?"

"Yes." Xie Zhuangyi bowed again in response.

Could it be that Song Yanhao doesn't intend to dismiss him?

After thinking for a moment, Min Shian decided to go to the Song Mansion later to find out what was going on.

Then she continued to instruct, "I told you to keep a close eye on the person you're watching. No mistakes can be made."

"Yes, Your Highness." Xie Zhuangyi bowed again in response.

Min Shian curled the corners of his mouth, not knowing when this little crybaby turned into a little old-fashioned.

She supported her chin and observed Xie Zhuangyi carefully. His official uniform, which was not very nice-looking, was worn meticulously. His handsome eyebrows and eyes looked like a painting from a distance, and his high nose bridge made his face look a little aggressive.

"Do you have a crush on someone?"

Min Shian sighed softly and said with some worry, "It's also my fault. I haven't thought about my own marriage, and I haven't even started to plan yours."

"No matter what tasks I assign you, it will not affect your ability to marry and have children. If you have..."

She paused, thinking about who would be the most suitable person to take charge of this matter.

Unexpectedly, Xie Zhuangyi fell straight to his knees with a thud, startling her so much that she looked up. Thinking he had something important to say, she hurriedly asked, "What's wrong, Xiaoyi?"

Xie Zhuangyi's expression froze. He bowed deeply and said solemnly, "My life was saved by my sister. I wish to be loyal to you forever and there will be no room for anyone else in my heart."

Min Shian frowned and waved his hand to let him stand up first. Seeing that he didn't move, he said perfunctorily: "Okay, okay, we can discuss this matter later. You can leave first."

After he left, Min Shian called Chuntao and instructed her, "Go to the other courtyard and inform Xiao Ba that he will arrange the marriages of the brothers and sisters."

“It must be completed within one month.”

"Yes." Chuntao responded and disappeared in the blink of an eye.

After breakfast, she wanted to go look for Song Sheng, but He Jing came to the house with tears on her face.

"What's the matter? What happened to my sister?" Min Shian took out a handkerchief to wipe her tears, and hurriedly helped her sit on the couch.

It would have been better if she hadn't asked. As soon as she finished speaking, He Jing's tears flowed even more violently, soon soaking her handkerchief.

Min Shian was a little flustered, patting her back gently, not knowing what to do. He just said dryly: "Good sister, don't cry, don't cry."

She poured the cold tea, handed it to He Jing, and said softly, "Drink some tea. If you have suffered any grievances, I will help you get them back."

He Jingxu was a little tired after crying for a while, sobbing, he took the cold tea and drank it in small sips.

"What happened?" Min Shian asked hurriedly when he saw that she was in a better mood.

He Jing's face flushed red, her eyes filled with shame and anger. Her chest rose and fell rapidly. After a moment's pause, she said, "Yesterday, Sima Xiao was discussing matters with Lord Song in the lotus pond. I happened to be sailing on the lake not far away, admiring the flowers."

"But for some reason, the fish in the lotus pond swam so fast below that the two boats collided."

"I unfortunately fell into the water, and the maid next to me couldn't swim, so Sima Xiao jumped down and rescued me."

At the end of her speech, she began to sob again, tears streaming down her face.

Min Shian held her in his arms and said solemnly, "I'm glad you're okay. What did Sima Xiao say?"

Sima Xiao was Xiao Wangjing's subordinate. He did not return to Beifeng with Xiao Wangjing a few days ago, but stayed in Beijing to handle military affairs. [2]

But he will be returning soon, and the border is important, so why would he waste time for Hejing?

I'm afraid this matter will be unfair to He Jing.

As she expected, He Jing leaned on her shoulder and said in a muffled voice, "Sima Xiao said that he was in a hurry at the time and didn't think much about it. He just wanted to save people first."

"Besides that, nothing more was said."

He Jing couldn't bear it any longer and left her arms. He looked at her and said self-deprecatingly, "I know my body has been defiled by the Northern Witches. I'm not worthy of Sima Xiao."

"But besides Sima Xiao and Lord Song, there were also some officials I didn't recognize. Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, what should I do, sister?"