After removing Yu Qianqian's mask, Mo Jingnian began to treat the wound. He held the ointment he had prepared in one hand and used his fingertips to apply the ointment into the scar, gently spreading it into the skin.
With slow, light taps of the fingertips, the movements are skillful.
Yu Qianqian didn't know what he had applied to her face, but she felt incredibly comfortable with the cool, slippery substance. Gazing at the drifting clouds in the sky, she was in a great mood. "Mo Jingnian, will this medicine really help heal the scars on my face?"
"Your Majesty, please rest assured," Mo Jingnian patted his chest and assured her with full confidence, "I, Mo Jingnian, guarantee with my life that as long as Your Majesty keeps a cheerful mood and takes the medicine on time, your face will be restored to its original state in a month or two, or as short as ten days or eight days."
"Wow! That's amazing! Is it real or fake?"
These words were so unbelievable to Yu Qianqian; how could just one dose of ointment have such a great effect?
If, as he claims, his face can be restored to its original state in a short time, what face will the imperial physicians have left to live off the imperial hospital and do nothing but wait to die?
Feeling a strong gust of wind rush past from behind, Yu Qianqian turned around with a smile, her pupils slowly widening. In the faint halo, the large pond behind her was reflected, and ripples of light stirred on the calm water, making the silver scales shimmer.
Mo Jingnian slowly turned his head to look, and saw Yu Qianqian dart down to the shore, pick up her long sword, and quickly draw circles of light on the lake. Then, she thrust the sword downwards with her backhand, her movements swift, accurate, and ruthless.
With a swift movement of the sword, the lively fish instantly fell to the ground.
He looked incredulously at the pile of colorful koi on the ground and quickly went over. It was the height of summer, and fish are especially cunning at this time of year. Yet, Yu Qianqian was able to stab the sword blade accurately with ease, showing that her skill was truly rare in the world.
"Hahaha!" Yu Qianqian's eyes sparkled as she excitedly cheered, "Such a beautiful fish must taste delicious!"
Mo Jingnian glanced absently at Yu Qianqian, then at the fish, and silently held his chin for a moment before exclaiming in surprise, "When I was young, I heard that the eldest daughter of the General's Mansion in Beicheng was renowned throughout the city. At only sixteen years old, Yu Qianqian entered the battlefield and fought fiercely, truly a dragon among men; could it be... that Your Majesty the Empress is the daughter of that once renowned general?"
Yu Qianqian sat cross-legged on the ground and finished killing all the fish in the blink of an eye. No matter what posture she was in, her playful spirit always came out intentionally or unintentionally. Hearing the voice, she raised her eyebrows and smiled. "A hero doesn't dwell on past glories. That's all in the past."
"I am now an adult and cannot be rash. As the Empress, I must set an example and be a dignified, elegant, and cultured woman, so that I may be respected by all under heaven."
These were words that Mu Beichen often repeated to her, and now she quoted them all over again, suddenly feeling justified.
"Your Majesty is right..." Mo Jingnian carefully examined Yu Qianqian and nodded reluctantly. "Dignified, elegant, and cultured..." This word doesn't seem to apply to her at all.
He knows the truth is there, but he doesn't dare to say it. Now he has no choice but to lie along with the crowd.
After spending some time with Yu Qianqian, Mo Jingnian gradually calmed down. He found an open space to sit down, gazing at the towering buildings in the distance, and unconsciously fell silent.
Just as he was about to fall into deep thought, he smelled a delicious aroma of grilled fish wafting over. He turned around and saw that Yu Qianqian had finished grilling the fish herself and was now eating it with gusto.
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