Xiao Huaijin felt as if he were in another world.
He was surrounded by a blazing fire, and his ears were filled with chaotic and noisy sounds—the sounds of fighting, the clash of swords, and the cries of children and women.
Countless voices, like those of wandering ghosts, kept shouting at him, "You deserve to die! Why aren't you dead yet?"
His head was throbbing with pain, so intense it felt like his entire head was being split open.
"Granny, give me this herbal ointment."
A soft, melodious female voice suddenly rang in his ears, and he heard the voice say, "Close the door, it will be troublesome if he catches a cold."
"Who!" Xiao Huaijin instinctively grabbed the hand that was wandering across his chest.
Shen Yunjiao was startled. Oh my god, she just wanted to apply the medicine.
After a brief moment of shock, she quickly regained her composure: "I'm a doctor, I'll apply the medicine for you now."
"doctor?"
Was he rescued?
The woman in front of me spoke softly and calmly, and she exuded a faint, warm fragrance.
The fragrance was incredibly magical, slowly dispelling his headache and gradually clearing his mind.
It turns out that what just happened was just a dream.
However, the unfamiliar environment, the faint fragrance in the air, and the wounds on his body covered with medicine were all silently telling him something.
He was saved by a girl of unknown origin.
He remembered that after being assassinated, he jumped into the water and swam underwater for a long time until the assassins left before struggling to climb ashore.
However, due to exhaustion, he lost consciousness and fainted as soon as he got ashore.
Shen Yunjiao turned her gaze to the large, well-defined hand that was gripping hers, sighed softly, and gently reminded him, "Could you let go of me?"
Do men in the Dayong Dynasty really enjoy grabbing people's wrists? Her hand is almost purple from being gripped by these scoundrels.
"I'm sorry." Xiao Huaijin realized that he was holding her soft hand and quickly let go.
Only then did he realize that everything in front of him was pitch black.
I knew I had already opened my eyes.
Shen Yunjiao silently observed the Crown Prince and found that he had delicate features and thin, tightly pursed lips, like a handsome celestial being who had just descended to the mortal world.
But those long, narrow, almond-shaped eyes, though seemingly full of affection, were dull and lifeless, devoid of any light.
No way, has the Crown Prince gone blind?
"Can't you see?" Shen Yunjiao spread her five fingers wide and waved them vigorously in front of the Crown Prince's eyes.
The palm strike brought a faint fragrance. Xiao Huaijin shook his head, his furrowed brows relaxing slightly.
That's strange.
The woman seemed to have a fragrance that could alleviate the splitting headache caused by the "heart-devouring" pain.
Xiao Huaijin heard a slight rustling sound. The woman who had been talking to him earlier quietly got up, seemingly looking for something, before gracefully sitting back down on the edge of the bed.
"I'm sorry," the woman said softly.
Just as Xiao Huaijin was about to ask a question, a sudden, slight stinging sensation, like a needle touch, came from the side of his forehead.
Immediately afterwards, my eyes felt itchy and painful, as if they were being attacked by a swarm of ants.
"Hey! Don't move!" Shen Yunjiao stared intently at the man in front of her. When she saw him trying to push her arm away and get up, she couldn't help but feel a tightness in her heart, fearing that he might touch the silver needles standing to the side and accidentally hurt himself.
In desperation, she had no choice but to leap up and land steadily on the bed, straddling Xiao Huaijin.
She pressed her elbows firmly against his shoulders, trying her best to steady herself.
Xiao Huaijin's hands seemed to touch something soft and invisible in the void.
This left him frozen in place, his heart filled with indescribable astonishment.
Her waist was slender and delicate, so small that it could be easily grasped.
The slight weight on his abdomen made his heart skip a beat.
She... she actually sat on me?
In a daze, Shen Yunjiao nimbly jumped off him.
She sighed softly and muttered, "Next time he moves around like that, I'll have to prepare some strips of cloth to tie him up."
Xiao Huaijin's lips twitched slightly upon hearing this, but his previously agitated heartbeat gradually calmed down.
He maintained his composure and asked, "What were you doing just now, young lady?"
"I'll treat you," Shen Yunjiao replied casually, disinfecting her silver needles with strong liquor. "I'll use acupuncture to clear the blood stasis around your eyes."
Fortunately, Uncle Lin was very helpful. He brought a lot of medicine and also a set of silver needles for her to use for moxibustion.
"Your injuries are all superficial and will heal in a few days, but as for your eyes, it depends on the situation."
Shen Yunjiao thought for a moment and decided it was better not to explain to an ancient person what temporary blindness caused by increased intraocular pressure due to external impact meant.
Anyway, since she's already had acupuncture done, the bruising should gradually subside.
Shen Yunjiao is quite confident in her skills.
Please, she became a deputy director at such a young age, she must have some skills.
Besides, it would be such a waste if such beautiful eyes were to become useless.
Xiao Huaijin asked, "Miss, I won't be blind forever, will I?"
Looking at Xiao Huaijin's gentle and refined yet slightly worried expression, Shen Yunjiao deliberately cleared her throat and said, "I can help you cure your eyes, but you have to promise me one thing."
Xiao Huaijin was stunned for a moment, then said, "What is it that you are referring to, young lady? If it is beyond my ability, I am afraid I cannot agree to it."
Shen Yunjiao quickly replied, "I haven't thought about it yet. I'll tell you when I do, but it's definitely something you can do!"
He doesn't need to do anything now.
But once Xiao Huaijin becomes emperor, his words will surely protect the Shen family.
"My medical skills are superb, you can trust me."
Hearing Shen Yunjiao's confident assurance, Xiao Huaijin fell silent.
He was in a precarious situation and had no choice but to agree to the woman's request. "Alright, I promise you, as long as I can do it without going against my conscience and my principles, I will help you."
Shen Yunjiao smiled contentedly.
At this moment, Granny Lin quietly came in and whispered in her ear, "Miss, we should go back now, or the young master will worry."
Xiao Huaijin had excellent hearing. He slowly groped his way to sit up, coughed, and asked, "May I ask what the name of the divine doctor is?"
Shen Yunjiao gestured for Lin Mama to be quiet. She straightened her body slightly and said in a serious manner, "My name is Shen Piaopiao."
"When I went to the river to collect herbs, I found you lying there, so I had someone bring you back."
Upon hearing this, Granny Lin sighed inwardly, "This young lady is truly adept at making things up."
"My name is Chen Kui. I came from Jinzhou on a scientific expedition. I accidentally fell off the ship and fainted when I swam to shore," Xiao Huaijin casually fabricated an identity.
He is now blind, and if he rashly ventures out, he doesn't know if he will be ambushed again.
Staying here for a day or two might not be a bad idea.
"I grant your request, Miss Shen, but may I stay here for a few days?"
"Once my injuries have healed, I will write to my family and ask them to send me money."
Shen Yunjiao politely obliged, "Young Master Chen, please rest assured and recover. I also have a home in the capital and don't usually stay here. Please stay here without worry."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Huaijin gave a grateful smile.
Shen Yunjiao was forcibly restrained for three seconds. My god, this man's smile is so handsome!
Moreover, the Crown Prince was indeed as described in the text: gentle and refined, with elegant manners.
Shen Yunjiao felt that this was a great opportunity to curry favor with the Crown Prince. Perhaps if the Crown Prince was in a good mood, he might even give her a position as a lady-in-waiting.
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