The carriage was so quiet that the only sound was Ning Xi'er tearing at Eunuch Xu's sleeve.
Fortunately, the wound was not deep enough to expose the bone.
"Angelica dahurica..."
Ning Xi'er lifted the carriage curtain and asked Bai Zhi to bring a water bag.
After giving Eunuch Xu a few sips, and after applying medicine and bandaging him, I had him feed some to the Prince.
"I added medicinal powder, which can calm the mind and nourish the blood and qi."
Upon hearing Ning Xi'er's words, Eunuch Xu quickly helped Xie Zhun into his arms.
Seeing his movements, Ning Xi'er pulled on her injured arm, sighed, and had no choice but to do it herself.
Helping Xie Zhun lean against his lap, Xie Zhun slowly opened his eyes.
This was the first time Ning Xi'er had seen Xie Zhun show such an expression since they met.
Calm and still, like a deep pool.
Despite showing no emotion, it inexplicably softens your heart.
"Your Highness is truly remorseful..."
Eunuch Xu explained in a low voice, "After the Princess Consort left, the Prince suddenly developed a high fever. He was unconscious when the bandits attacked..."
"The bandits have too many families, and there are too many of them. General Zheng is finding it difficult to command the defense..."
"Dozens of thugs rushed straight for the carriage, specifically targeting the prince. I couldn't leave, and the prince noticed many travelers still passing by at the foot of the mountain..."
"Sending a large number of people to evacuate the civilians will divert their attention, while I focus on protecting the prince..."
"It's my fault for being useless. As people get older, they become preoccupied with one thing and neglect another, held back by those scoundrels, and simply couldn't come over..."
In the end, it was the guards and servants of the Prince's mansion who pounced on the Prince...
Eunuch Xu couldn't continue, "The prince was woken up by being pressed down; the blood of the guards and servants splattered on the prince's face..."
Eunuch Xu looked sorrowful, yet also proud.
yes!
It's something to be proud of that the people we've trained are so loyal to their master!
When Ning Xi'er fed him the spiritual spring liquid, Xie Zhun did not open his mouth at first.
While talking to Eunuch Xu, Ning Xi'er used her fingers to pry open Xie Zhun's lips, ignoring his reaction.
She filled the water pouch with the spiritual spring liquid and then wiped his lips clean with a handkerchief.
After ensuring his safety, Ning Xi'er got out of the carriage. Before lowering the curtain, she turned back and said, "Don't let the blood of those who protected you be shed in vain..."
After saying that, he turned around and went straight to find Zheng Chengguang.
Inside the carriage, Eunuch Xu gripped Xie Zhun's hand tightly, his eyes warm. "Your Highness, the Princess is right. You must pull yourself together..."
Ning Xi'er found two guards and, with a casual question, located Zheng Chengguang's position.
He was standing on the outer edge of the carriage, patrolling with the assigned guards, worried that bandits might attack again.
The First Madam stood not far away, her eyes filled with worry, yet she dared not approach.
Ning Xi'er walked closer, "General Zheng..."
Upon seeing this, Zheng Chengguang immediately greeted respectfully, "Your Highness..."
His politeness towards Ning Xi'er stemmed not only from her repeated treatment of Xie Zhun and his family, but also from his recognition of her abilities.
Although I did not travel with her, I heard Zheng Ye recount his experiences each time he returned, as well as the final results. I felt that Ning Xi'er was decisive, methodical, and truly capable, a woman who was no less than any man.
Ning Xi'er invited Zheng Chengguang to sit on the ground with her, and offered to take a look at his injuries.
"It's alright..."
If Ning Xi'er hadn't mentioned it, Zheng Chengguang would have almost forgotten the two blows he'd received to the shoulder.
When Madam Ning Xi'er offered to do so, she was extremely grateful and immediately approached Zheng Chengguang to persuade him to remove his clothes.
Seeing Ning Xi'er's upright character, and knowing that she had already divorced the prince, Zheng Chengguang saw that she had been serving him tirelessly, regardless of her personal reputation, even with acupuncture and medicinal baths...
He stopped being coy, took off half of his sleeve, revealing the knife wound on his shoulder.
Upon seeing the extent of the knife wound, the First Madam immediately covered her face and burst into tears.
Ning Xi'er turned to comfort her, "Don't worry, Madam, I'll take care of it right away. She'll be fully recovered in two or three days."
Finally, she added, "No scars."
The First Madam looked at her gratefully.
While Ning Xi'er was applying the medicinal powder and bandaging, Bai Zhi, being very perceptive, took a water bag from the carriage.
Ning Xi'er nodded in satisfaction and handed it to Zheng Chengguang, "General, please drink the water in the water bag. I added some medicinal powder to help speed up the healing process."
He then instructed Baizhi to fetch two more water bags and give them to the First Madam.
"Please also let the First Madam drink some, and also the Duke, his wife, and the Second Madam. It can help calm the mind and boost immunity..."
The First Madam thanked her and, instead of waiting for Bai Zhi to deliver it, went with Bai Zhi to get it herself.
"princess......"
Zheng Chengguang sighed, sounding somewhat like a eunuch.
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