Jiang Huaiyu suddenly reached out and hugged Bai Yujing's neck tightly, and Bai Yujing also embraced her warmly.
It seems that only now, since their marriage, have their hearts truly come together.
This is not merely physical intimacy, but a deep fusion of souls.
Having received the promise she longed for, Jiang Huaiyu could no longer remain sober and nestled peacefully in Bai Yujing's arms, drifting off to sleep.
Before long, Officer Liao and the village chief led the crowd and hurriedly arrived, finding them.
When they found Jiang Huaiyu safe and sound, everyone's faces lit up with relief and joy, and they quickly and carefully escorted them back to shore.
In the long, dark night, Bai Yujing finally managed to escort Jiang Huaiyu home safely.
However, he had no time to worry about his own exhaustion, because Jiang Huaiyu had been soaking in the water for too long and was now suffering from a high fever, with her body temperature soaring.
Previously, he had invited a doctor to examine her and prescribe medicine, and at this moment, the medicine was being slowly simmered under Yang's careful preparation. Bai Yujing personally fetched a bucket of warm water and carefully wiped Jiang Huaiyu's body, then changed her into a new set of clean clothes.
The house was bustling with activity, and Bai Qishi was also unable to sleep due to the noise, so she came over to visit.
Watching her son take care of Jiang Huaiyu in every detail, she couldn't help but purse her lips, her tone carrying a hint of dissatisfaction, "You are a scholar, destined for an official career, how could you possibly do these trivial servant jobs?"
Bai Yujing asked calmly, "Since Mother is unwilling, will you take care of her?"
Madam Bai's eyes widened. "This is outrageous! How can a mother-in-law serve her daughter-in-law?"
Bai Yujing sighed softly, "Since Mother is unwilling to help, then please don't cause trouble here. Go back to your room and rest. She is my lawfully wedded wife, and naturally I must take care of her in the best of my ability."
"What an overreaction! It's just a fever, how could it possibly kill her?"
Bai Qi was displeased, always disapproving of her son's deep affection for Jiang Huaiyu, even though the other was her daughter-in-law.
Bai Yujing paused, and said in a low voice, "Mother, Huaiyu has only just escaped death today. It is already fortunate that she has returned safely. I hope you will not utter such cold words again in the future."
"Okay, I won't say."
Bai Qishi noticed that her son was restless today and did not want to upset him further, so she turned around and went back to her room.
She felt she had fulfilled her duty of care and that it was acceptable on the surface.
When she returned to the door, Xie Wenying had been waiting there for a long time. Upon seeing Bai Qishi, she eagerly asked, "Aunt, how is she?"
"She's still breathing!" Bai Qishi replied somewhat coldly.
After saying that, she looked at Xie Wenying with some doubt and couldn't help but ask, "Haven't you been distancing yourself from her lately? Why are you suddenly showing concern for her again?"
Xie Wenyin's voice trembled slightly: "Just now, some officials followed me back, and I was uneasy, so I couldn't help but ask them about it."
Bai Qi gently embraced her and comforted her, saying, "If you're feeling flustered, just sleep with me. Now that she has returned safely, other trivial matters have nothing to do with us."
"She today..."
Xie Wenyin looked hesitant, her expression revealing her doubts.
Knowing what she was thinking, Lady Bai slowly explained, "The dukes said she was fine, but she almost lost her life when she jumped into the water to escape. I think Huaiyu is very lucky to have returned unharmed, while that villain almost lost his life because of her sword, and is now hanging by a thread..."
Bai Qishi's face showed emotion, and her eyes couldn't help but reveal a hint of respect.
This daughter-in-law of ours is not only exceptionally talented and insightful, but also unexpectedly courageous.
If it were an ordinary person, encountering such a terrifying event today, they probably wouldn't have been able to escape unscathed...
A strange light flashed in Xie Wenyin's eyes, but she remained silent.
Bai Qishi put her arm around her and walked into the house, saying, "As a young woman, you shouldn't get too involved in these bloody things, lest they leave a shadow in your heart."
"By the way, the town is no longer safe. You'd better stay home and keep me company as much as possible, so that it won't be difficult to see you again after you get married."
"Yes, I will follow Aunt's arrangements." Xie Wenyin nodded obediently.
...
Bai Yujing waited by Jiang Huaiyu's bedside all night until the first light of dawn, when her body temperature slowly dropped.
After repeatedly confirming that she was alright, the huge weight that had been hanging over his heart finally lifted.
Bai Yujing tiptoed onto the edge of the bed, carefully pulled her into his arms, and then closed his eyes.
Jiang Huaiyu woke up from a deep sleep and found herself lying in Bai Yujing's warm embrace.
In the warm morning light, Jiang Huaiyu knew in her heart that Bai Yujing must have been guarding her all night.
She was afraid of disturbing his rest, so even after waking from her deep sleep, she lay quietly, gazing silently at the once handsome face before her.
However, his face is no longer as handsome as it used to be.
His deep-set eyes were filled with dark shadows, his stubble was messy on his chin, and his dry, cracked lips added to the signs of age and weariness on his face.
Just as Jiang Huaiyu was about to gently touch his cheek, Bai Yujing's expression suddenly changed subtly.
He seemed to be wandering in a dream, his brows furrowed and his lips slightly moving, as if he were trying to say something.
The anxiety on his face was so obvious that Jiang Huaiyu couldn't help but slowly lean closer to listen to his ramblings.
All I could hear was him mumbling incoherently, "Huaiyu, where are you? Don't leave me, where are you..."
Jiang Huaiyu's heart was instantly filled with tender emotions. She gently cupped his face and softly called out, "I'm here, Yujing, I've always been by your side..."
As she listened to her voice, Bai Yujing gradually calmed down in her dream.
Soon, Bai Yujing slowly opened her eyes.
He gazed at the person in front of him quietly for a long time, then suddenly pulled her into a tight embrace. Jiang Huaiyu, who had only been pretending to be asleep, gently stretched out her arms and hugged him back.
The two embraced tightly, immersed in each other's warmth, when Yang's voice came from outside.
"Sister-in-law, are you awake? I've cooked some porridge, would you like to get up and have some?"
A blush rose on Jiang Huaiyu's cheeks, and she quickly pushed Bai Yujing away, "Go and open the door for your sister-in-law."
Bai Yujing reluctantly stood up from beside her and went to open the door.
After the door opened, Madam Yang did not step into the house, but asked with concern, "How is my sister-in-law? Has her temperature gone down?"
Bai Yujing nodded slightly and replied, "It has already descended."
"That's good. Take this bowl of porridge in and feed her some. This is lean meat porridge that I specially made for her. It's so pitiful, such a delicate girl, why does she have to suffer like this..."
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