"No matter what, I still want to thank you for saving my daughter."
Ji Qingxue knew that this was someone else's duty, but it was also true that they had saved her, and she could distinguish between the two.
"Is Miss Ji still able to walk? This official will escort Miss Ji back."
Lin Chenglie felt it was better not to waste time on this nonsense and to get back first, so he asked in a low voice.
"Yes, I can go."
Upon hearing that she was to return, Ji Qingxue, disregarding her embarrassment, quickly stood up and said she could walk.
"ah!"
As soon as I took a step, a piercing pain shot through my ankle.
The pain made Ji Qingxue's body go limp, and she leaned back, about to fall backward.
At this moment, a large hand reached out and supported Ji Qingxue's shoulder, preventing her from falling to the ground.
Ji Qingxue came to her senses and found herself in Lin Chenglie's arms, feeling the masculine scent of a man.
Unlike the other young masters who carried the scent of incense or ink, this gentleman only exuded a faint, cool aura.
Surprisingly, Ji Qingxue disliked it, and...!
As Ji Qingxue looked at the man so close to her, her heart pounded faster and faster, and her face grew increasingly red!
This is the second time he has saved me. I wonder if he still remembers...?
Lin Chenglie realized that his hand was still on the girl's waist, and he immediately felt a burning heat on his hand. His cheeks began to turn red. After the girl stood up, he quickly withdrew his hand.
Lin Chenglie thought for a moment, realizing that things couldn't continue like this, so he squatted down in front of her and said:
"If you don't mind, Miss Ji, I'll carry you back on my back!"
Upon hearing Lin Chenglie's words, Ji Qingxue's already flushed face turned even redder. However, she knew that she couldn't turn her feet back, so she pursed her lips, covered Lin Chenglie's back, and wrapped her arms around his neck.
Lin Chenglie's broad back gave her a sense of security, which made Ji Qingxue feel at ease. She tightened her arms around Lin Chenglie and gently rested her head on his back.
Lin Chenglie picked her up and carried her on his back, supporting Ji Qingxue's thigh with his large hand. He felt that his hand was burning hot, which made him very uncomfortable.
He felt the girl lying on top of him, which made him stiffen.
He had never been so close to a girl before, and he was suddenly flustered and regretted carrying her back on his back.
The two, each with their own thoughts, walked towards Bailing Temple.
Lin Chenglie put Ji Qingxue down when they were almost at the osmanthus grove on the back mountain.
"We're not far from Bailing Temple. Let me help you walk, young lady!"
After Lin Chenglie put Ji Qingxue down, he took a step back and simply extended one hand to support Ji Qingxue's arm.
Seeing him draw such a clear line, Ji Qingxue felt a little uncomfortable, but she also knew the importance of reputation, and that Lord Lin was a gentleman.
She could only purse her lips, put her hand on his arm, and walk forward step by step with his help.
After passing through the osmanthus grove, they saw Madam Ji and her maid Xiaoju waiting at the back gate of the temple, with Zhao Hanyue accompanying them. After all, it was a blessing activity she had organized, and if something went wrong, she would have a hard time explaining herself.
"Qingxue, Qingxue, how are you? Are you hurt anywhere?"
"Miss?"
When Madam Ji saw that Ji Qingxue had finally returned, she was relieved and hurriedly went up to ask her what was wrong.
"Mother, I'm fine, I just twisted my ankle. Thanks to Lord Lin for saving me, otherwise I would have fallen off the cliff."
Seeing her mother's worry, Ji Qingxue quickly comforted her and then told her about Lin Chenglie saving her.
"Really? Is the injury serious? Xiaoju, quickly help your young lady back and ask a doctor to take a look at her! Don't worry, Lord Lin saved you, and our Ji family will repay this favor."
Upon hearing this, Madam Ji quickly told Xiaoju to help her young mistress and offered words of comfort.
When Xiaoju heard that her mistress had twisted her ankle, she quickly stepped forward to support her hand. Lin Chenglie then let go of her hand and took a step back.
"Madam Ji, there's no need to take it to heart. It was only right that Cheng Lie saved Miss Ji, and it also shows that the two are destined for each other, doesn't it?"
At this moment, Zhao Hanyue spoke up at the opportune moment, smiling meaningfully.
"Hehe, that makes sense!"
Madam Ji understood the meaning behind Zhao Hanyue's words, and the two smiled at each other.
Madam Ji didn't continue the topic. She had met Young Master Lin today and was satisfied with him. He was a good match for her daughter, especially since he had saved her daughter today.
It would be hard not to call this fate, but she still had to go back and ask her daughter's opinion.
Everyone went back and rested in the side rooms of the temple. Lin Chenglie said goodbye to Zhao Hanyue and then turned around and waited outside the temple.
Zhao Hanyue knew it wasn't a good time to ask her son's opinion, so she let him leave. However, she was a little worried about Miss Ji, so she followed Madam Ji to Miss Ji's room.
When they arrived, the doctor had just finished examining Miss Ji.
"Doctor, how is my daughter?"
"I asked with concern," Madam Ji asked.
"Reporting to Madam, Miss Ji is fine, it's just a sprained ankle. I'll prescribe some medicine, she can apply it for a while and rest for a bit."
The doctor answered respectfully.
"That's good. Thank you, doctor. Xiaoju, see the doctor out."
Madam Ji was finally relieved. It was good that nothing had happened. She quickly had her maid escort the doctor out and then went to get the medicine.
"yes!"
After the maid left, Zhao Hanyue exchanged a few pleasantries, expressed her concern, and then tactfully left.
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