"Miss, how is it?"
Ning Xi'er returned to the maids' side, and Haitang and the others asked her anxiously.
"It's alright, with Miss here, what could possibly happen?"
Ning Xi'er said casually, and then reminded them, "From now on, we will be working together with the people from the Prince's Mansion and the Duke of Huguo's Mansion, so you don't need to worry."
Ning Xi'er turned to find Eunuch Xu, because they needed to purchase a batch of medicinal herbs and supplies to begin acupuncture and medicinal bath treatment for Xie Zhun...
They discussed that once they reached the next county, they would try to go in and make purchases.
Eunuch Xu is planning this.
Nearly three hundred people, without having to wear prison uniforms all the time, would cause a lot of trouble.
If there were escorts, at least they could be guaranteed a normal diet, but now all the escorts have run away...
They also need to prepare some food and daily necessities.
Of course, preparing the medicinal materials needed for Prince Cheng's health was the top priority.
The closest place to here is Changxing County, which can be reached in a day and a half at the current walking speed.
"Xuanfeng, you and Xuanshuang will go ahead to scout the way and ask the city gate guards if we can pass..."
Xie Zhun instructed that if the guards did not agree to let them in, they could make plans in advance.
Xuanfeng and Xuanshuang accepted the order and hurried off.
Because they needed to take care of Xie Zhun's health, Ning Xi'er and her four maids followed behind Xie Zhun in the procession.
"Take good care of her!"
Zheng Ye stepped forward and warned Ning Xi'er, "If you dare to play any tricks, I will not let you off easily!"
Bai Zhi stepped forward to shield Ning Xi'er.
She was slightly taller, almost the same height as Zheng Ye.
But his gaze was even colder, and his aura even more icy. After a brief standoff, Zheng Ye fled in disarray.
Zheng Ye was in a panic. What was going on? A woman actually had a stronger aura than him, a general who had been on the battlefield!
Looking back in disbelief, and seeing Bai Zhi's warning gaze, he turned back again, looking dejected.
"You're brainless!"
Bai Zhi coldly uttered two words.
Haitang and Aoxue covered their mouths and laughed, their admiration for Baizhi growing even stronger.
At noon, the guards ahead, following Eunuch Xu's instructions, found a stream and returned to report.
The group planned to camp by the stream for a short rest and to have an early meal so they could continue their journey.
Zheng Ye was extremely thirsty, so he ran to the stream first, scooped up some water and drank it in big gulps. He then used a leaf to collect some water and carefully offered it to Xie Zhun.
"Your Highness, please quench your thirst!"
Just as Xuan Lei and Xuan Dian helped Xie Zhun up, Zheng Ye prepared to bring the water-filled leaves to his lips...
"etc!"
Ning Xi'er suddenly stepped forward, "Wait a minute before you drink!"
Ning Xi'er turned to look at Zheng Ye, as if she were examining something.
Zheng Ye felt uneasy under her gaze and said impatiently, "Your Highness hasn't had a drop of water after walking for so long, what's with all the nagging!"
Ning Xi'er's eyes gleamed mischievously as she smiled and said, "What if there's something wrong with the water..."
The servants and guards who were squatting by the stream, about to drink water, were all stunned, their expressions changed drastically, and they retreated.
Zheng Ye's eyes widened immediately. "What a coincidence! Such a long stream, do these people not care about the lives of the villagers and people downstream?"
At this point, I suddenly paused for a moment.
For Prince Cheng, the existence of those people was a matter of life and death. The stream's flow was small; even if someone accidentally drank from it, the casualties would be limited...
Zheng Ye grew increasingly fearful as he thought about it. He had only been out of the city gates a short while, and yet he had attracted such a group of assassins. Their eagerness was clearly suspicious; it was impossible for the journey to have been so smooth...
Thinking of this, he immediately threw the leaf in his hand to the ground and glared angrily at Ning Xi'er, "Why didn't you remind me when I was drinking it?!"
Ning Xi'er chuckled, "Someone has to test the poison for His Highness, right? The General cares so much about His Highness's safety, he'll definitely do it willingly!"
Zheng Ye was so frustrated he could hardly breathe, and he was about to teach Ning Xi'er a lesson...
Suddenly, her eyes rolled back, and she fainted...
"Your Highness, please stop this nonsense! Please save the young general!"
The people from the Duke of Huguo's mansion, seeing the commotion, all rushed over.
Although they spent little time together, Eunuch Xu could tell that while the princess enjoyed playing around, she was actually very shrewd and opinionated.
Since they couldn't stop the young general, they must have a way to deal with it.
Ning Xi'er stopped joking, squatted down, checked Zheng Ye's mouth and nose to confirm his pulse and breathing, and took out a small medicine bottle from her bundle.
He pried open Zheng Ye's mouth, poured two pills down his throat, and then took the water pouch from Haitang's hand, which was filled with spiritual spring liquid, of course...
Zheng Ye took the medicine and regained consciousness shortly afterward.
Upon examining myself, I found no discomfort whatsoever; in fact, my strength had returned considerably.
Seeing Ning Xi'er, who was half a step away and watching him like he was making a joke, Zheng Ye was furious.
Just as he was about to lash out, his mother—the second wife of the Duke of Huguo's mansion, Chen Shi—suddenly poked his forehead hard with her fingernail, "Hurry up and thank the Princess!"
"What are you glaring at me for? You weren't careful yourself, and you dare to blame others?!"
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