Jian Yang casually took a bottle of poison from the counter drawer, then picked up a dagger and tiptoed toward the door.
Then she took a deep breath, flung open the door, intending to scare the thief outside before poisoning him.
She froze as soon as she opened the door.
To be precise, they were terrified.
A "drenched chicken" was lying outside the door.
He was the person she had been longing to find.
“Your Majesty…Your Majesty?!” Jian Yang cried out in disbelief.
She immediately realized what was happening, covered her mouth, and looked around warily.
Seeing that no one was watching, they quickly dragged the emperor into the clinic.
The emperor had already fallen into a coma.
Jian Yang took his pulse and, thankfully, he was just exhausted.
Fearing he would catch a cold, she quickly stripped off his wet clothes.
However, she had no time to admire his strong and attractive muscles, because the numerous wounds on his body attracted all her attention.
That's terrible.
At first glance, it was covered in wounds and bruises, with hardly any healthy flesh.
It is truly lamentable that an emperor who was once pampered and privileged has fallen to such a state.
Jian Yang applied the medicine and bandaged his wound. She also brought out the clothes that Jian Hong had left with her last time, which he could wear.
Jian Yang was covered in a thin layer of sweat after all that happened last night.
She originally wanted to sit down and rest for a while, but looking at the emperor's thin face, she couldn't help but feel a pang of heartache.
This place is a thousand miles away from the capital. He must have been traveling a long way and probably didn't eat or sleep well at all.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have fallen into a coma.
Despite her exhaustion, she got up and went to the kitchen to prepare medicinal cuisine for him.
An hour later, the emperor slowly awoke.
Just then, Jian Yang brought the medicinal cuisine to the table.
She had no intention of showing her true face, so she politely said, "Young master, I've prepared some medicinal food for you. Please get up and eat."
The emperor looked at her intently and said gently, "Empress, I have come to find you."
Jian Yang: "..."
So the emperor really did come to see her.
Just now, while cooking in the kitchen, she was wondering whether it was a coincidence that the emperor had fainted at the entrance of her clinic.
After all, when people are injured or sick, their subconscious instinct is to seek medical treatment.
So she decided to continue wearing the mask to prevent the emperor from trying to persuade her to return to the palace after he woke up.
Since the emperor had indeed come for her, Jian Yang said righteously, "Your Majesty, don't waste your energy. I will absolutely not go back."
The emperor curled his lips into a smile: "I never intended to do that."
ha?
Jian Yang looked at him with a puzzled expression.
If he wasn't here to trick her into going back to the palace to continue working, then what was he doing traveling all the way to this small southern town?
The emperor noticed her confusion and said softly, "It's been a long time. I've missed you very much."
His eyes were filled with deep affection, which seemed genuine.
Because that look was so direct and earnest, it struck Jian Yang's heart instantly.
She felt a sudden "boom," and her mind exploded with countless colorful fireworks.
Damn, she really falls for this!
Jian Yang suddenly felt that she couldn't do it anymore.
She exerted tremendous effort and finally regained her senses.
"The Emperor has just run away like this, what will the court do?"
The emperor said confidently, "Don't worry, Ayang. This trip is within my plan and under my control. I know what I'm doing."
Jian Yang looked at him suspiciously.
If you really knew what you were doing, how could you have ended up with so many injuries?
The emperor smiled and explained, "To be honest, I was indeed chased along the way and almost couldn't escape. Fortunately, I kept you in my heart, which helped me get here."
Jian Yang felt her scalp tingling from his flirting, so she changed the subject:
"What are Your Majesty's plans next? When do you intend to return?"
The emperor suddenly looked at her pitifully.
"Ayang, I'm injured and can't leave for the time being. Could you take me in here to recover?"
With such a handsome man gazing at her so obediently, no one could refuse his request.
Since Jian Yang couldn't refuse, she eventually nodded obediently.
"By the way, did the assassin catch up to Hundred Flowers Town?" she asked.
The emperor pondered for a moment and replied, "I think we'll catch up soon."
Jian Yang's mind, which was originally filled with romantic emotions, instantly calmed down.
Since the assassins will eventually catch up to this place, it means this place is no longer safe.
She had to find a way to protect herself.
The clinic probably can't stay open any longer, but Jian Yang has no idea what to do next.
After much thought, she decided to seek outside help.
As the rain gradually subsided, Jian Yang found an umbrella and said to the emperor, "Your Majesty, please rest well. I have some business to attend to and will be back shortly."
The emperor nodded, but his gaze remained fixed on her figure.
Jian Yang felt her face burning under his gaze and ran out the door as if fleeing.
After locking the clinic's door, Jian Yang went straight to Yang Shichang's residence.
The gatekeeper servant already recognized her and immediately and warmly ushered her into the courtyard.
At this moment, Yang Shichang was enjoying tea and snacks that Jian Yang had sent him the day before, feeling quite content.
Upon seeing Jian Yang, he immediately beamed and said, "Brother Jian, what a coincidence! I was just thinking of you, and here you are."
Jian Yang stepped forward and cupped his hands, saying, "Brother Yang, to be honest, I have come to your door today with an important matter to ask of you."
Half an hour later, Jian Yang left the Yang residence.
She left happily, but Yang Shichang was stunned for a long time.
He simply couldn't understand why he had gone "blind" at such a young age.
But who would have thought that his good brother, with whom he spent his days chatting and drinking, was actually a woman, and a stunningly beautiful one at that!
Yang Shichang's heart was still pounding when he thought about how Jian Yang had just removed the human skin mask from her face, revealing her exceptionally beautiful face underneath.
She's so beautiful. Even the most beautiful tofu seller in town can't compare to a tenth of her beauty.
Three days later, Yang Shichang tearfully bid farewell to Jian Yang and Yang at the dock.
"Brother Jian!" he called out, "When you have time in the future, remember to come back and visit me more often. Without you, I can never eat such delicious snacks again!"
After saying that, he burst into tears.
At the bustling dock, he became the most conspicuous figure.
Jian Yang stood on the boat and cupped his hands in greeting, saying loudly, "Brother Yang, don't be sad. Once I've established myself over there, I'll definitely come back to see you!"
Some patients who had previously benefited from Jian Yang's kindness also went to the dock to see her off when they learned that she was leaving today.
"Let's set sail!" the boatman announced loudly.
Jian Yang helped the disguised emperor wave goodbye to Yang Shichang and the others on the shore.
In a nearby alley, several pairs of cold eyes remained fixed on the receding ship.
"Boss, the emperor has escaped. Should we chase after him?"
"Chase!"
Two days later, the passenger ship made a brief stop in Qixing Town.
A man and a woman stepped off the boat. The man was tall and slender, but his features were plain.
The woman beside him was quite beautiful, making it hard not to take a second look.
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