If it weren't for Liu Yingying's intervention that time, Jinling City would probably be littered with corpses...

Such medical skills are beyond the reach of even the imperial physicians in the palace; even among the common people, one should have a great reputation.

But Liu Yingying showed a rather regretful expression.

"My medical skills were indeed learned from a master, but that master was just passing through and taught me some medical knowledge before leaving."

Liu Yingying nodded slightly, her eyes lowered, as if she were lost in some distant and sad memory, just like it was real!

"I didn't even know my master's name, which is truly a regret now!"

Huo Huaizhi stared at her intently for a long time before finally managing to confirm that she was probably not lying.

"So that's how it is. I never imagined that Madam Liu would have such an extraordinary encounter!" With that, he shifted the topic to Xue Ye.

"It seems that Madam Liu's nephew has some connection with the Yiyue tribe?"

Liu Yingying's heart skipped a beat, and she looked at Huo Huaizhi with some wariness; "Young Master, you went to investigate Xue Ye?"

As soon as she spoke, she immediately thought of the Duke of Zhenguo and his son, who had guarded the border for many years, while the Yiyue tribe belonged to Yunzhao.

As far as she knew, Yun Zhao's side hadn't been very well-behaved in the past two years.

Therefore, Huo Huaizhi suspected Xue Ye…

Huo Huaizhi did not speak, but his silence was tantamount to consent.

"Xue Ye came to live in Taoyuan Village with his mother when he was young. They were indeed Yiyue people, but they were just ordinary commoners."

Liu Yingying explained without changing her expression.

However, it was clear that her words were not convincing.

"Does Lady Liu know that the royal family of Yunzhao also has the surname Xue?"

Huo Huaizhi's gaze was sharp, as if he wanted to see right through her.

He was trying to confirm whether Liu Yingying had any connection with Yun Zhao.

The Xia Dynasty has lasted for more than two hundred years, but its national strength has gradually declined, and the surrounding small countries have begun to stir.

Among them, Yunzhao, located in the southwest, is the most restless!

Although he admired Liu Yingying's courage, he would not hesitate to take action if she colluded with Yun Zhao.

In an instant, Liu Yingying keenly sensed Huo Huaizhi's murderous intent.

He's doubting himself?!

"Ah, my husband's village is called Peach Blossom Village. Although the majority of the residents are surnamed Zhu, there are also two families surnamed Xue."

"After I arrived in the capital, the owner of the candied fruit shop across from my shop was also surnamed Xue... Could it be that in the eyes of the young master, everyone in the Xia Kingdom with the surname Xue is related to the Yunzhao royal family?"

Liu Yingying's tone carried a hint of mockery.

Huo Huaizhi didn't argue with her, but said coldly, "Why is Madam so agitated?"

"I merely wanted to remind you, Madam, that it is already difficult for women to survive in this world. Liu Yingying is now the Lady of Ning'an County, bestowed by the imperial court. Don't ruin yourself for the sake of unrelated outsiders!"

After saying that, Huo Huaizhi pulled on the reins and rode away.

Watching the departing procession, dust billowed up in the twilight. Liu Yingying's expression hardened slightly.

Xue Ye's situation is becoming increasingly dangerous...

Well, of course, she herself wasn't much better!

The next day, as Liu Yingying and Xue Ye walked out of the post station, they ran into Huo Huaizhi and his group.

"Good morning, Madam Liu and Young Master Xue!"

Huo Huaizhi's gaze fell on the hand that Liu Yingying was holding Xue Ye's hand, and a look flashed in his eyes. He felt a strange tightness in his chest.

Liu Yingying instinctively stepped in front of Xue Ye, her expression calm.

"What a coincidence! I never expected to run into you, young master, everywhere!"

"However, Young Master is very busy, so we won't disturb you any longer. Xiao Ye, let's go!"

Before Huo Huaizhi could even speak, Liu Yingying had already swiftly pulled Xue Ye into the carriage and ridden away.

After the carriage had traveled some distance, Xue Ye parted the curtain and asked in a puzzled tone, "Why are you avoiding Young Master Huo?"

He always felt that Liu Yingying was guilty.

"I need to correct you on one point: the one who should be avoiding him isn't me, it's you!"

"Me?" Xue Ye was even more puzzled, but then he immediately understood.

Yes, I've heard that the Duke of Zhenguo and his son are key ministers who guard the borders of the Great Xia Dynasty, while he himself carries the bloodline of the Yunzhao Xue clan.

This naturally aroused Huo Huaizhi's suspicion!

He fell silent.

The carriage is moving much faster today than it usually is.

Huo Huaizhi's group followed closely behind, and Liu Yingying just wanted to increase the distance between them as much as possible.

She was even considering whether to change her route.

But this road is already the shortest route back to Furong County…

When night fell, Liu Yingying no longer suggested setting up camp and making a fire on the spot. Instead, she ate some dry food in the carriage, rested for an hour or two, and then continued on her way.

This made Wufeng and Huayue, who had been quietly following them all the way, feel a little lost.

"Are there any other people hunting her down besides us?" Wu Feng murmured softly.

Hua Yue said resentfully, "Hmph, that woman definitely doesn't want the young master to go back with us; she wants to get rid of us!"

But this time, Liu Yingying can't shake them off!

Soon after, Liu Yingying and Xue Ye encountered assassins again, who, judging from their attire, were still members of the Yiyue tribe.

After a brief exchange, Liu Yingying concluded that the people who came this time were more skilled in martial arts than those who came last time.

They truly intended to kill Xue Ye.

While Liu Yingying was fighting those people, someone took advantage of her unpreparedness to attack the carriage.

Xue Ye is now blind. He sits in the carriage, his knuckles white as he grips his longsword.

He hated himself for dragging her down again!

Suddenly, he felt a powerful sword aura rushing towards him…

Liu Yingying heard a loud crash behind her, and when she turned around, the carriage had been split in two.

Fortunately, Xue Ye had already drawn his sword and flown out beforehand, so he was not injured.

Just then, Wu Feng and Hua Yue caught up with them.

Hua Yue curled her lip; "So that's why she ran so fast, she was eager to go and die!"

Wu Feng glanced at her speechlessly, then gripped his longsword tightly and said, "No matter what, the young master cannot be harmed!"

Having said that, he drew his sword and slashed out…

Just as the two sides were locked in a fierce and evenly matched battle, another group of people arrived at the scene.

The leader was a young girl in colorful clothes, no more than sixteen years old, and stunningly beautiful.

The girl looked down on everyone and mocked, "Look at these good-for-nothings, they can't do anything right!"

"You, go and deal with those people!"

"Yes, Holy Maiden!"

As soon as she finished speaking, the people around the girl joined the battle. These people were extremely ruthless, striking directly at vital points and killing people with a single blow!

In the blink of an eye, only one-tenth of the assassins who had surrounded Liu Yingying and Xue Ye remained.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Liu Yingying came to Xue Ye's side and stood in front of him with her sword.

Xue Ye also noticed something amiss and asked in a deep voice, "Who else has come?"

"I don't know her, but she's a very pretty girl!" Liu Yingying looked at the barefoot girl with a serious expression.

She should also be a member of the Yiyue tribe.

Good heavens, has the entire Yiyue tribe come to Great Xia?