Xie Zhun frowned and looked at her, as if he was assessing whether her sudden symptoms were feigned or if she had some other plan.
General Zheng Ye, the pacification general, stepped forward and demanded, "What tricks are you playing?"
"Wasn't it you who prepared for His Highness to divorce you? His Highness did as you wished, so why aren't you leaving now and are you clinging to me?"
Ning Xi'er rolled her eyes inwardly, once again certain that this person would definitely suffer for his words in the future...
But his face remained amiable as he explained with a smile, "I just had a headache, but fortunately, Eunuch Xu helped me..."
"Considering that the five of us, master and servants, may encounter many dangers on the road, it would be better to travel with the prince and have someone to look after us!"
Xie Zhun's gaze suddenly sharpened, filled with murderous intent.
The four guards around Xie Zhun also exuded a chilling aura.
Angelica dahurica and licorice, being the most sensitive to danger, stiffened their bodies, poised to strike.
Xie Zhun glanced casually at the angelica and licorice, and let out a soft chuckle.
That laugh, emanating from his throat, was incredibly magnetic, and paired with Xie Zhun's unparalleled good looks, it would make countless young girls blush and their hearts race...
But Ning Xi'er was only furious and embarrassed at this moment. Her excuse had just been ruthlessly exposed.
Xie Zhun did not make things difficult for her. Considering that she had given him medicine before leaving, he directly ordered the troops to set off.
Ning Xi'er looked angrily at the backs of the group, and in a last-ditch effort, shouted loudly at their retreating figures:
"I know medicine. If you happen to have a headache or fever on the road, or if His Highness's illness flares up, I might be able to save his life! Ah?!"
The group of people walked forward without turning their heads.
Only Zheng Ye turned around angrily, "Shut up! If you keep cursing us like that, this general won't be polite!"
Ning Xi'er chuckled awkwardly, but when Zheng Ye turned around, she regained her composure.
"Miss, where are we going now?"
Bai Zhi hesitated, wondering what the Marquis and Madam Chen's attitude would be if she returned to the manor now.
"Miss, can we avoid going to the wasteland?"
Haitang asked doubtfully, "After all, it was an imperial edict personally issued by His Majesty."
Ning Xi'er smiled, "We're not going anywhere..."
Prince Cheng's great influence has attracted much attention and made him so many enemies that even the head of the escorts wisely made his escape first...
The journey is fraught with danger, and the people from the Prince's mansion will definitely have to be found and seek the help of this "miracle doctor"!
Ning Xi'er took out a piece of cloth the size of a bed sheet from her bundle and spread it out.
They also took out roast chicken, melons, fruits, peanuts, and melon seeds, as well as five water bags filled with spiritual spring liquid...
The five people, master and servants, sat under the tree, as if having a picnic...
Haitang was stunned and couldn't help but praise, "Second Young Master is so thoughtful, he actually brought so many things!"
Ao Xue couldn't help but glance at Ning Xi'er's bundle. The young lady's bundle didn't look big, but it could hold so much!
While Ning Xi'er was enjoying herself, Xie Zhun was in a terrible situation.
The two generals of the Duke of Huguo's mansion did not need Xie Zhun to arrange the troops. Zheng Chengguang and Zheng Ye led the troops forward for several miles, one in front and one behind.
As they passed a small hill, dozens of masked men in black suddenly appeared on the hill and charged down with knives.
Zheng Chengguang and Zheng Ye took the lead, while two of Xie Zhun's four guards were sent to protect the Duke and his wife.
The remaining guards from the Prince's Mansion and the Duke of Huguo's Mansion stepped forward without flinching.
Although there were only a few dozen men in black, each of them was highly skilled, and it was clear that they were determined to kill Xie Zhun!
After a fierce battle, both sides suffered losses. Two guards from the Prince's Mansion and the Duke of Huguo's Mansion were killed and dozens were injured. More than half of the men in black were killed or wounded. Seeing that the situation was not good, they all fled.
Xie Zhun's bodyguard Xuan Feng removed the masks from the men in black one by one, and then examined their facial features and limbs, but found no obvious marks.
Based solely on their movements and martial arts skills, it can be determined that they might be members of a certain sect in the martial arts world.
"How despicable!"
Zheng Ye was furious. They were brothers from the same root, yet they used outsiders to treat their own people like this!
Although Zheng Ye was young and impetuous, he was by no means brainless. Clearly, he had already figured out the mastermind behind it all.
Xie Zhun looked at the two guards who had fallen to the ground, and the other guards who were already injured. His eyes gradually turned cold.
"Hong'er, are you alright?"
The Duke and his wife, supported by their guards, rushed over to check on Xie Zhun's condition.
He had just been flogged and his injuries hadn't healed when he spent another night in prison. The Duke and his wife were heartbroken.
"I'm fine..."
Xie Zhun smiled slightly, but the smile gradually faded and became faint.
"Your Highness!"
Xie Zhun fell headfirst, and the surroundings became chaotic and noisy.
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