Zhang Wan looked at the newcomer, nodded gratefully, and then urged, "Hanshan, quickly, inject your inner strength."
Without the slightest hesitation, Shen Hanshan immediately walked to the bedside, gently placed his hands on Zhang Jing's shoulders, and slowly injected his inner strength into his body.
As Shen Hanshan infused his internal energy, Zhang Jing's complexion gradually improved, and the beads of sweat on his forehead gradually disappeared.
Zhang Wan watched the whole process nervously from the side. She knew that this was a race against time, and the slightest mistake could lead to failure.
Yun Zhang's breathing gradually became steady, and a trace of color gradually returned to his pale face.
Outside the window, wind and rain raged, and the night sky of Chunsheng County seemed to be torn apart. Amidst the lightning and thunder, a particularly dazzling bolt of lightning ripped through the sky, directly illuminating the interior of Jinglan Pavilion. At that moment, time seemed to freeze, and all life and power were concentrated in this instant.
Finally, after a long wait, Zhang Wan announced softly, "It's a success." Her voice trembled slightly, and tears welled in her eyes.
After saying that, her body fell straight backward.
She was completely exhausted.
No sooner said than done, Shen Hanshan rushed over and caught the swaying Zhang Wan.
"Mother-in-law, should we call a doctor for you?" he asked with concern.
Zhang Wan gently shook her head. "Hanshan, thank goodness you're here. Don't worry, I'm just too tired."
Shen Hanshan helped her sit down on a small couch nearby and poured her a cup of hot tea. His gaze lingered on the unconscious Yun Zhang and Zhang Jing.
Zhang Wan took a sip of water and, after recovering, went to the bedside and carefully checked Yun Zhang's condition. Only after confirming that everything was normal did she breathe a sigh of relief.
"Hanshan, this matter... must not be known to Zhizhi. Otherwise, she will never forgive herself for the rest of her life," Zhang Wan instructed.
"Mother-in-law, Hanshan will remember this." Shen Hanshan looked at Zhang Wan with eyes full of admiration. A few days before returning to Chunsheng County, he received a secret letter from Zhang Wan, informing him in advance of Zhang Wan's assistance in Zhang Jing and Yun Zhang's blood exchange.
He initially found the matter unbelievable, but to his surprise, Zhang Wan and Zhang Jing actually accomplished it. He admired and respected their courage and great love.
Shen Hanshan looked out the window. The torrential rain had gradually subsided, leaving only a tranquil night sky and the occasional echo of thunder in the distance.
“He will get better,” Zhang Wan said softly, her voice full of certainty.
Hanfeng Hall.
Zhao Zhi lay on her side on the couch, listening to the sound of raindrops pattering on the glazed tiles outside, and gradually fell asleep.
When Shen Hanshan crept into Hanfeng Palace, he saw Zhao Zhi sleeping with a furrowed brow.
She had one hand resting on her forehead.
Upon entering the room, Shen Hanshan took off his rain-soaked boots and carried them in his hands. Reaching the bed, he put the boots down, warmed his hands in his bosom for a while, then removed his outer robe and draped it over the carved clothes rack beside him. He then rolled over to the inner side and gently embraced Zhao Zhi, sleeping for half the night.
In fact, Zhao Zhi had woken up the moment he entered the room. She already had several poisoned silver needles clutched in her hand. After all, a temporary palace was not the same as the imperial palace. If there were thieves, they could escape quite easily.
She guessed that Shen Hanshan would come over tonight, but she didn't expect him to arrive so late.
As Shen Hanshan undressed in front of her bed, she smelled a strong stench of blood. She didn't know if he was injured or if he had injured someone else.
Zhao Zhi, clutching her round belly, struggled to turn over, her arm draped over Shen Hanshan's shoulder, slowly sliding down to rest on his waist.
In an instant, the aura of Shen Hanshan was completely disrupted.
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