Tianyun lay sprawled on the haystack like a pancake, being tossed and turned over and over. The dry haystack on which he lay was already covered with damp patches of varying depths.
The bonfire illuminated several wet, glistening pools of water, a testament to the ferocity of the battle.
She kicked her legs slightly, lazily enjoying the man's attentive service, and said in a soft, coquettish voice.
"I want some water~"
She closed her eyes wearily, her whole body sore and weak that she couldn't even lift her fingers.
Xiao Ziwu leaned down slightly and saw her pitiful state, where she was struggling to breathe. He smiled indulgently, his eyes filled with affection.
I couldn't bear to torment her any longer.
The man moved as gently as possible, helping her up and holding her in his arms, then feeding her some warm water.
My voice is hoarse from crying for so long...
Tianyun enjoyed his meticulous service and felt like she had come back to life. Last night, when he had imprisoned her in the forbidden area, Tianyun felt that the man's fierce strength was going to kill her!
Your Highness is not human...
Tianyun's face flushed red, and he muttered a curse to himself.
How could there be such a gifted person?
He's definitely not human!
In stark contrast to the weary look on the little woman's face, Xiao Ziwu, who was not human, had bright, spirited eyebrows and was full of energy, showing no signs of fatigue from fighting all night.
Fortunately, the twin moonstone bracelets that had been ringing all night did not break due to excessive impact.
Xiao Ziwu was like a satiated and unrestrained lion after a hearty meal; he could never get enough of looking at her.
The warm, silent atmosphere was shattered by a rumbling stomach from hunger, and Tianyun's ears burned with embarrassment: "I'm hungry..."
Having not eaten for a day and a night, and having been tormented for so long, it's no wonder I'm hungry.
Xiao Ziwu felt a pang of tenderness in his heart. He narrowed his dark eyes slightly and said softly, "I'll go hunt a pheasant. You can sleep a little longer."
He had already used the outer robe he had taken off as a blanket for her. He pulled the sleeves over and tied them tightly around her slender waist to make sure she wouldn't get cold.
The measures taken to keep them warm were very thorough.
Tianyun nodded weakly, too exhausted to even speak.
Silence returned to the secluded cave.
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In less than half an hour.
Xiao Ziwu then brought back a plucked wild pheasant, used a small dagger to cut a branch, and roasted the pheasant over the fire.
They were afraid she would go hungry.
Otherwise, hunting a wild boar would be even better.
He gently pinched the little girl's face as she fell into a deep sleep, and as she groggily opened her eyes, he magically pulled two large red fruits from his pocket.
"Have a piece of fruit to tide you over first."
Tianyun was also very hungry, so she didn't pretend to be reserved in front of him. She took the washed fruit and started eating it. Her rosy lips were still slightly swollen, and after being dipped in the crystal-clear juice, they became especially tempting.
Xiao Ziwu's eyes darkened, a dangerous glint flashing in them.
Tianyun recognized that wolfish gaze all too well. She immediately shuddered and hurriedly stuffed another fruit into Xiao Ziwu's mouth, saying, "You eat this, I can't eat much!"
I'm still feeling really unwell!
Xiao Ziwu chuckled.
It looks just like a rabbit with its fur standing on end...
He stopped teasing her and went to the fire to turn the roasted pheasant over.
The crackling sparks reflected in the man's deep, dark eyes. Tianyun, munching on fruit, suddenly remembered something.
She looked puzzled and asked, "Vice General Yang told me that they sent several groups of people to search for Your Highness, but Your Highness hasn't been found yet?"
Why did she find it so easily?
With such a large group of people in the military camp, how come they couldn't be found?
“I deliberately avoided them, yet they couldn’t find me.” Xiao Ziwu looked at her intently. “Gu Yi and Yang Yong are equals in the military camp, so naturally Gu Yi’s men were among those who came to search the bottom of the cliff. I don’t want him to know that I’m still alive.”
The only thing Xiao Ziwu was worried about when he made the decision to fake his death was his daughter, Gu Yi, who might harm her. So he arranged for Yang Yong to put on a show beforehand.
But he never expected that she would be so foolish as to come looking for him alone...
Xiao Ziwu lowered his eyes, forcibly suppressing the surging emotions in his chest, and said calmly, "In the capital, Xiao Limin and Xiao Ziyan are locked in a fierce battle, and I can only wait for the right opportunity to step in and deliver a decisive blow to them!"
"Does Your Highness hate Prince Qi?"
Upon hearing this, Tianyun felt the sweet juice in her mouth turn bitter. She lowered her head in annoyance, regretting asking that question.
It would only cause His Highness distress.
“My mother died shortly after I was born, and to be honest, I don’t have much affection for her. But I will kill Xiao Limin to avenge her.”
He would kill Xiao Limin with his own hands to repay his mother's kindness in raising him.
Xiao Ziwu, from the inside out, belongs only to Shangguan Tianyun. There is no other person, thing, or event in the world that can stand between them.
The roasted chicken on the tree branch had a golden-brown skin that sizzled with oil, and the aroma of charcoal-grilled meat filled the entire small cave.
Xiao Ziwu spoke casually, but Tianyun could hear the determination in his words.
His heart was already riddled with holes; a mere spark of light was enough to make him act without hesitation. Consort Li gave him life, yet he was murdered by someone else.
This must be an indelible pain in Your Highness's heart.
In the present world, Tianyun has never experienced the taste of family affection, and her extreme longing for family affection has made her value family affection very much.
Having taken over the original body, even though Qin Yuwei and Shangguan Jingyi provoked her in every way, she never gave them any substantial retaliation.
This is one of the reasons.
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