When Liu Jiaojiao arrived, she stared intently at Su Miao and Shen Changji's tightly clasped hands, almost grinding her teeth to powder.

She originally intended to frame Su Miao, but she never expected Shen Changji to suddenly appear...

Most importantly, it all happened so coincidentally!

Since everyone was there, she could only suppress her displeasure and pretend to be magnanimous, asking with concern, "Is Shen Lang alright?"

After all, she was the legitimate daughter of the Imperial Stud, while Su Miao was just a woman from a small family; she couldn't be so petty.

Upon hearing Liu Jiaojiao's voice, Old Mrs. Shen quickly tried to smooth things over, saying, "Jiaojiao, don't overthink it. Perhaps it was because of the emergency that Ziji mistook someone for someone else."

“I know, Grandmother. I won’t think about that. I’m only concerned about Shen Lang’s injuries.”

As she spoke, Liu Jiaojiao glanced inside a few times with a concerned expression.

Upon hearing this, the second wife couldn't help but glance at Liu Jiaojiao a few more times.

As expected of someone chosen by the eldest son, she is so dignified in every gesture. I hope her son will marry such a wonderful girl in the future.

Upon hearing the news of Shen Changji's injury, Xie Qin rushed over.

As soon as he entered the door, his concern was for Su Miao.

"Miao'er, are you alright?"

“I…I’m fine,” Su Miao replied.

Because she wasn't the one who was injured; it was just that some of Shen Changji's blood had stained the hem of her skirt.

"You all should leave for now. I'll check Ziji's injuries."

As soon as Xie Qin finished speaking, Gu Ying led Liu Shenyi, who usually took care of Shen Changji, into the room.

"Thank you, Your Highness. It's really kind of you to go to such trouble. However, my master usually uses Physician Liu, so I hope you can also excuse him."

Xie Qin had been by Shen Changji's side for so many years, how could she not know what he was planning?

"Fine."

Xie Qin was not stubborn.

Su Miao, however, called out to Xie Qin.

"Thank you, Your Highness... I..."

She gestured to the hand that Shen Changji was holding, as if she were asking Xie Qin for help.

No matter how much she struggled, Shen Changji refused to let go.

Just as Xie Qin was about to go up, the divine physician Liu beside her quickly said, "I have heard that County Princess Su is also proficient in pharmacology. Since you can't leave, why don't you help me out? Women are always more meticulous."

Grandma Shen glanced at it and said, "What you said makes sense. In that case, Miao'er, you can stay."

With that, she left with the people behind her.

After everyone left, when only Doctor Liu and Su Miao remained, she felt the grip on her wrist loosen slightly.

"..."

Because the situation happened so suddenly, Su Miao had already cleaned Shen Changji's wounds on the way back.

However, due to limited resources, she couldn't do it perfectly.

Doctor Liu opened the bandage on Shen Changji's wound, examined it for a few moments, and nodded in satisfaction.

Su Miao sat beside her, offering a helping hand whenever needed.

But Shen Changji had not let go of her.

Doctor Liu glanced at it and chuckled, "It hasn't been treated yet, but it's nothing serious. County Princess Su's medical skills are indeed remarkable."

"I wouldn't dare say that. It's just that my biological father used to be a doctor, so I've picked up some things from a young age, and I've read a lot of medical books in my spare time," Su Miao said modestly.

However, when she said this, she tightened her grip on her wrist a little.

But thinking of Shen Changji's injury because of her, she did not struggle.

"In that case, I will go and prepare the medicine for the Duke. I will trouble Princess Su to keep an eye on him."

Su Miao was somewhat reluctant, but after glancing at the silent figure on the bed, she had no choice but to nod in agreement.

After Doctor Liu left, only she and Shen Changji remained in the room.

Thinking back to the scene just now, Su Miao felt a mix of emotions.

But when she saw the reddened wound on Shen Changji's shoulder, her emotions subsided.

She couldn't even believe that Shen Changji would shield her from an arrow...

Although she took an arrow for him last time, she did it with a purpose.

But right now...

Just now, when this man protected her, she wondered if she was imagining things, but she actually saw worry and fear in Shen Changji's eyes.

This man was used to seeing bloodshed; what he just experienced should have been a minor incident for him.

Ultimately, she simply couldn't see through Chen Changji.

Su Miao reached out and pulled the covers up for Shen Changji, her gaze lingering on his handsome face.

His features were very striking, and he always had a serious look in his eyes and brows, exuding an aura of authority.

But right now, his thin lips were slightly pale, making him look gentler and more approachable.

Su Miao's hand inadvertently landed on his long, silent lips.

The light touch sent a jolt through her; she recoiled as if electrocuted, a suggestive image flashing through her mind.

That deadly power and scalding heat...

The silence showed no sign of abating; in fact, it seemed to want to delve deeper.

Su Miao's cheeks flushed, and she quickly looked away.

Just then, Lone Eagle came in carrying the medicine. "Miss, the medicine is ready. Could you please help me with it?"

"You guys come, I'm clumsy and worried I won't be able to serve you well."

As she was speaking, Su Miao was about to get up to make room for Lone Eagle when her hand was grabbed by Shen Changji again.

"Miss, please don't make things difficult for me. After all, my master was injured because of you."

Upon hearing this, Su Miao glanced at Shen Changji and had no choice but to give up.

She reached out and took the white porcelain bowl, placing it aside. Then she scooped up a spoonful, blew on it, and brought it to Chen Changji's lips.

"The old lady just said it's late, Miss, you don't need to rush back. You can stay here and take care of things. If there's anything, we can talk about it when the eldest young master wakes up."

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