Born with a poisonous constitution.

Born with the destiny of a phoenix.

The so-called secret medicine from the palace had absolutely no effect on her.

Her inner strength has always been there.

Yet, she still went along with his arrangements and schemes, and played along with him in such a wonderful drama.

That woman is truly cunning!

Why should I tell you?

Aren't you afraid I'll get angry?

Seeing that Qin Wan was about to speak, Qi Xiao quickly interrupted him.

"Don't give me that nonsense about asking me to help you detoxify. You know your own constitution perfectly well."

Upon hearing this, Qin Wan chuckled silently.

"...I just wanted to cooperate with the Seventh Prince."

Qi Xiao didn't speak, but stared at her with a deep gaze.

Qin Wan sighed softly and explained, "I believe the Seventh Prince is well aware of the current state of affairs in the world without me having to explain it."

"His Majesty's health is deteriorating day by day, and he is now being misled by others. Everything I have done is only to protect myself and to safeguard everything I care about."

As she spoke, Qin Wan's gaze unconsciously drifted in the direction Ji Wenruo had left...

Seeing this, Qi Xiao frowned almost imperceptibly, a faint hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes.

Oh.

Why should I cooperate with you?

"Why should I believe you?"

"There are so many princes in the Great Xia Dynasty, with good family backgrounds, good connections, and the favor they deserve. Why did you choose me, the abandoned prince of the cold palace, instead of any of them?" Qi Xiao sneered as he spoke.

“If the Seventh Prince is unwilling, I can choose another prince.”

Despite Qi Xiao's probing and threats, Qin Wan refused to back down in the slightest.

He then got up as if to leave...

Upon seeing this, Qi Xiao instinctively grabbed her hand.

What's wrong with you, woman?

"You were the one who wanted to collaborate with me. Instead of trying to persuade me, you're actually thinking of backing out?"

Qi Xiao's tone carried a clear hint of gritted teeth.

Qin Wan smiled and turned to look at him, "I just hope that the Seventh Prince will not act impulsively."

“Normally, I can ignore whatever trouble you cause, but this is the only thing I hope the Seventh Prince can take seriously.”

Qi Xiao: "..."

Although what she said made a lot of sense, why was he inexplicably unhappy?

"Would it kill you to give me a few perfunctory replies?" Qi Xiao asked through gritted teeth.

"Well... let me think..."

As she spoke, Qin Wan frowned slightly, pretending to be deep in thought.

"Perhaps it's because among all the princes, only the Seventh Prince is truly exceptional in both talent and appearance?"

Qi Xiao: "..." Heh.

Qi Xiao's favorability increased by 1, current favorability is 34.

"Is this reason not enough? Let me think about it again..."

Seeing the faint anger on Qi Xiao's face, Qin Wan frowned and began to ponder deeply.

"Because the Seventh Prince is an exceptional person, one look at him and you know he is extraordinary..."

"Shut up."

Before Qin Wan could finish speaking, Qi Xiao couldn't help but interrupt her with a dark expression.

"If you say another word, believe me, I'll just walk away right now," Qi Xiao threatened.

Upon hearing this, Qin Wan immediately shut her mouth obediently, but a smile could not be hidden on her exquisite and beautiful face.

Qi Xiao: "!!!"

Despite his anger, Qi Xiao was still in a good mood seeing Qin Wan being so "obedient and compliant".

Qi Xiao's favorability increased by 1, current favorability is 35.

"Tell me, how do you want to cooperate?"

Under the moonlight, the two, who had been at odds, found a rare moment of peace together...

That night, Qin Wan and Qi Xiao did not return home...

Next to Qin Wan's main camp, Ji Wenruo hadn't slept. He stood at the entrance of the camp, his gaze fixed on a small hill in the distance.

He didn't come back...

They did not return all night...

The letter said that Wan Di was a woman...

After he arrived at the military camp, people there were saying that Wan Di and this Doctor Qi had an improper relationship...

Wan Di...

As she pondered, Ji Wenruo's slender body swayed slightly.

Seeing this, the attendant next to him quickly stepped forward to help him up.

"Your Highness, you should rest now; you haven't slept all night."

Ji Wenruo waved away the attendants' attempts to help him up, and reached out to grab the tent flap to steady himself.

"I'm not tired. You can go and rest now. You don't need to serve me here."

A rare coldness appeared on Ji Wenruo's face, a face that was usually gentle and good-tempered. He glanced at the servant indifferently and spoke in a slightly cold tone.

"Your Highness, please forgive me. I overstepped my bounds." The servant snapped out of his daze and quickly knelt down to admit his mistake.

Ji Wenruo glanced at him indifferently and said nothing more.

It wasn't until sunrise, when the first rays of the morning sun shone on the entire military camp, that Qin Wan and Qi Xiao returned to the camp, covered in dew and disheveled.

The two walked together against the light...

From a distance, they look like a perfect couple...

Ji Wenruo's face was pale, and her thin body swayed uncontrollably again.

Before the attendant could speak, he took the initiative to walk out of the tent and head towards Qin Wan and Qi Xiao.

“Wan Di…” Ji Wenruo looked at Qin Wan with a worried expression.

"Brother? Why are you so pale? Are you feeling unwell?" Qin Wan asked with concern.

Ji Wenruo shook her head, "I'm fine, I just caught a slight chill."

As she spoke, Ji Wenruo swayed again.

Seeing this, Qin Wan subconsciously took two steps forward, about to reach out to help Ji Wenruo.

Unexpectedly, a long, slender hand with distinct knuckles beat him to it.

While supporting Ji Wenruo, Qi Xiao also took the time to check his pulse...

"The young master has been frail since childhood and should rest well."

"How were the servants taken care of? How could they let the young master go without rest all night?"

As he spoke, Qi Xiao frowned and looked Ji Wenruo up and down, his gaze lingering on the slightly damp hem of his clothes, which carried a hint of coolness.

"Did the young master go out last night?"

"No," Ji Wenruo retorted instinctively.

Ji Wenruo's reaction was a bit strong, and Qin Wan and Qi Xiao subconsciously exchanged a glance...

Upon seeing their reactions, Ji Wenruo's heart skipped a beat.

He subconsciously looked at Qin Wan, and subconsciously broke free from Qi Xiao's hand, taking a step forward to tightly grasp Qin Wan's hand.

“Wan Di, let your older brother explain…”

When Ji Wenruo said this, the surrounding air seemed to freeze for a moment.

Qin Wan didn't speak, and neither did Qi Xiao.

Moreover, their gazes simultaneously fell on the hand that Ji Wenruo was tightly holding Qin Wan's...

After noticing their gazes, Ji Wenruo belatedly realized what was happening.

The letter said that Wan Di was a woman...

She's a young lady...

Men and women should not touch each other...

He did this to Wan Di...

Thinking of this, a look of panic appeared in Ji Wenruo's eyes.

He quickly let go of Qin Wan, "Wan-di, let me explain..."

"Things aren't what you think..."

Noticing Ji Wenruo's panic, Qin Wan frowned almost imperceptibly and glared at Qi Xiao, as if to warn him not to go too far.

Qi Xiao: "..." Hah!!!