Leng Yuexi's expression darkened, and she quickly withdrew her hand. She hadn't expected Yu Qianqian to suddenly become so ill. Putting the patient down, she turned her head and looked into the depths of the cave, where there were neatly stacked dry branches and flint for starting a fire.
Leng Yuexi was immediately curious. This place was so desolate, yet there were signs that someone had been here. However, the situation was urgent, and she didn't have time to think about it. She got up from next to Yu Qianqian, walked straight to the spot she was looking at, grabbed a handful of dry pine branches, placed them in the center of the ground, and lit a fire in a very professional manner.
Not long after, the firelight illuminated the cave, making it feel much warmer.
She tilted her head to look at Yu Qianqian again; her face was clearly even paler than before, showing no improvement whatsoever, but rather indicating that her illness had worsened.
"Hey! I went through so much trouble to drag you in here. If you dare to die, even on your way to the underworld, I won't let you go in peace!" Leng Yuexi glared at her angrily, then grabbed her chin and roughly shook it.
Leng Yuexi was a noble princess who grew up with a silver spoon in her mouth and had been pampered since childhood. This was the first time she had lowered herself to take care of someone else, but she never expected that the result would be such a failure.
She was even more worried that if Yu Qianqian died, she would have no chance of getting out of this place. She had personally kidnapped Yu Qianqian and then escaped from Xingyue Tower together. They had known each other for a while, so at this moment, she sincerely hoped that Yu Qianqian could pull through.
As the sky darkened, the cave remained shrouded in a dim light. The crimson flames grew ever stronger, interspersed with a few faint rays of moonlight that slanted in, creating a dazzling spectacle.
Leng Yuexi and Yu Qianqian lay side by side, gently closing their eyes. Just as she was about to drift into a deep sleep, she vaguely heard the sound of hurried footsteps outside.
As the sounds approached from afar, they became especially clear in the silent night. The person who had been dozing on the ground suddenly snapped awake and widened their pupils.
Leng Yuexi quickly got up from the ground and tiptoed to the cave exit to hide. She peeked out and was surprised to see several slightly blurry figures not far ahead. They were dressed the same, walked in unison, and held a crescent-shaped blade. They were running quickly under the moonlight and seemed to have reached the vicinity of the cave in just a short while.
As the two sides closed the distance, a sudden flash of inspiration appeared in Leng Yuexi's widening pupils. Gradually, several middle-aged men dressed in strange clothes were clearly reflected in her pupils. She could see very clearly that they were none other than the ultimate elite generals of the Xi Yan Kingdom's royal palace, her personal guards!
As soon as she emerged from the shadowy corner, the experts had already moved silently and quickly to her side. Upon meeting, neither side uttered a sound, and everyone present knelt in a row, bowing respectfully to her.
"This humble general, Xiao Ye, was late in coming to Your Majesty's aid due to a momentary oversight. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me!"
At this moment, the one speaking was a young general of about eighteen years old, wearing black armor, with a handsome face and a dashing demeanor.
Leng Yuexi's eyes flashed, and a faint smile slowly bloomed on her face. She gave them orders in a pretentious tone: "It's not difficult to get this princess back to the palace, unless you agree to bring the girl in the cave with you, and immediately find the best doctor and the most effective medicine to treat her illness."
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