It was dawn, and the moonlight was cold.
Jiang Yuchen lay drunkenly on the edge of the well, his shadow stretched endlessly by the moonlight.
Chu Yuning stepped on Jiang Yuchen's shadow, walking towards him step by step.
Looking at his chubby body, Chu Yuning could no longer hide the disgust and jealousy in her eyes.
That fat bastard humiliated him repeatedly today and even tried to use him as a chamber pot; he's practically asking for death!
He wants to die, so he'll grant his wish!
Chu Yuning stood behind Jiang Yuchen, eager to make a move.
He thought, this is a fantastic opportunity!
He could push Jiang Yuchen into the well without anyone noticing, and then say that Jiang Yuchen was drunk and accidentally fell into the well because he couldn't see the road clearly.
Even if the yamen runners come to investigate, they can only trace it back to Shen Yuan.
He was just a patient temporarily staying here; how could he have the strength to push someone into the water?
Thinking this, Jiang Yuchen raised his hand and gently placed it on Jiang Yuchen's back.
His lips pursed slightly, and the hand resting on Jiang Yuchen's back unconsciously tightened its grip—
In the blink of an eye, a strong hand suddenly seized his wrist.
Chu Yuning turned around in a panic and looked at the man who had grabbed her hand.
The night was dim, and he couldn't see the other person's face clearly, but the familiar feeling emanating from the man made him inexplicably uneasy.
In a moment of surprise, Chu Yuning was pushed back a few steps by a force.
"I..." Chu Yuning paused, then hurriedly explained, "I just wanted to help him up."
Xiao Ling helped Jiang Yuchen up, then glanced at Chu Yuning with indifferent eyes.
The moonlight fell entirely on his face, making his handsome features appear exceptionally cold and aloof.
His gaze was calm and indifferent, yet it made Chu Yuning feel uneasy, as if his thoughts had been seen through.
Why did Xiao Ling suddenly come back?
He wouldn't have seen it just now... Chu Yuning's Adam's apple bobbed slightly as she nervously swallowed.
Xiao Ling ignored Chu Yuning, walked past him, and dragged Jiang Yuchen back to the room.
Chu Yuning stood there, her heart pounding like a drum, and it took her a long time to calm down.
The next day, when Shen Yuan went downstairs, she found the courtyard quiet. Everyone was sitting on the benches by the courtyard wall, and the atmosphere was eerily quiet.
Shen Yuan's gaze naturally fell on Xiao Ling.
After several months, his posture became even more upright, standing at the foot of the wall like a pine tree standing proudly against the snow.
It was hard for Shen Yuan not to notice him.
"You're back?" Shen Yuan descended the steps and greeted Xiao Ling familiarly.
Jiang Yuchen glanced at Shen Yuan strangely upon seeing this scene, as if struck by lightning.
Xiao Ling nodded slightly in response.
Shen Yuan turned her head and saw Jiang Yuchen sitting next to Xiao Ling with a strange expression, his buttocks twisting and turning on the stool as if there were a thousand needles pricking his buttocks.
She assumed that Xiao Ling was dressed in all black with a long sword at his waist, exuding a murderous aura, and that Jiang Yuchen was afraid of him, which was why he was so restless.
So she introduced him to Jiang Yuchen: "Young Master Jiang, Xiao Ling is my friend. Although he may seem a bit difficult to get along with, he is an upright person. As long as you haven't done anything wrong, you don't need to be afraid of him."
After saying that, Shen Yuan turned to Xiao Ling and said, "This Young Master Jiang is also a new friend of mine. Apart from being a little talkative, he's fine. Put your longsword away, don't scare him!"
also?
Xiao Ling stared at Jiang Yuchen, his eyes darkening slightly. He had only been gone for half a year, and Shen Yuan had already made new friends.
To accommodate his new friend, he was even asked to put away his sword.
Xiao Ling pursed his lips and remained silent, but obediently put away his sword.
Seeing Xiao Ling take off his sword and put it into the room, Chu Yuning, who was standing behind everyone, secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
“Yuan… Sister Yuan, actually…” Jiang Yuchen carefully tugged at Chen Yuan’s sleeve, “Actually, we know each other.”
"Hmm?" Now it was Shen Yuan's turn to stare at Jiang Yuchen and Xiao Ling with a strange expression.
Xiao Ling nodded, tacitly agreeing with Jiang Yuchen's words.
Jiang Yuchen said, "Sister Yuan, Xiao Ling is my cousin!"
"cousin?"
Shen Yuan was somewhat surprised, "You two don't look...like each other."
One grows vertically, and the other grows horizontally.
It doesn't really look like it.
However, upon reflection, Shen Yuan felt that Jiang Yuchen's words made sense, since both Xiao Ling and Jiang Yuchen were from Jinling.
She just didn't expect it to be such a coincidence.
"I feel like I'm almost fully recovered! I'll stop treatment for now and go home!" Chu Yuning suddenly said.
Shen Yuan's gaze then fell on Chu Yuning. She didn't know what had happened last night, and only thought that Chu Yuning was afraid of Xiao Ling, so she planned to go home.
So she said, "Your medicine has been prepared for three days. Drink it before you leave."
Chu Yuning: "I can take the medicine home and brew it myself. Please pack it up for me. I'm leaving the city today."
"no!"
Shen Yuan's face darkened, her tone leaving no room for doubt: "The medicine you're drinking is missing one ingredient, so it can only be decocted here."
After saying that, she paused for a moment and then said, "Are you that afraid of Xiao Ling? He's not going to eat you. Don't you even have that much courage?"
"Or have you done something wrong? Is that why you're so afraid of him?"
"What nonsense are you talking about!" Chu Yuning interrupted Shen Yuan urgently.
It has a somewhat contrived feel to it, like trying to hide something obvious.
Shen Yuan scrutinized Chu Yuning, taking in the fleeting panic on his face.
She didn't ask any further questions, only saying, "You can leave if you want, but think it through carefully. I treat patients and save lives, and I never give up halfway. If you want to leave today, then I won't continue treating your illness. You should find someone else!"
Chu Yuning frowned. If it weren't for what happened last night, he would have been happy to receive treatment from Shen Yuan.
Because the consultation and medical fees here in Shenyuan are very cheap.
Moreover, he also wanted to see Shen Yuan more often and reconcile with her.
but……
Chu Yuning was afraid that her intention to kill Jiang Yuchen would be made public.
This is what he is most worried about.
But then he thought again that he didn't really have anything to be afraid of. He hadn't actually pushed Jiang Yuchen into the well last night.
Jiang Yuchen is sitting here perfectly fine, without any problems whatsoever.
What does he have to worry about?
Besides, Xiao Ling is mute. Even if he saw with his own eyes that he wanted to push Jiang Yuchen into the water, he wouldn't be able to say it, and no one would believe him.
Thinking this way, Chu Yuning changed her mind. "Since you're trying so hard to keep me by your side, then I'll reluctantly stay and give you the opportunity to take care of me!"
Chu Yuning gazed at Shen Yuan with tender affection, deliberately trying to annoy Xiao Ling and Jiang Yuchen.
Jiang Yucheng was indeed disgusted by his words. He stood with his hands on his hips and glared angrily at Chu Yuning: "I've seen shameless people, but I've never seen anyone as shameless as you!"
Chu Yuning tilted her head back, gave a cold laugh, and turned away.
Seeing him return to his room, Jiang Yuchen spat.
"What the hell? His face is thicker than an inkstone!"
"Sister Yuan, why do you insist on keeping him here for treatment? Someone like him should just be allowed to die from his illness!"
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