The others watched the two fighting, exchanged glances, and then, under everyone's expectant gaze, Ertai pulled out a deck of cards.
The group found a flat spot and started playing, enjoying the candied hawthorns Yongxuan had given them and the snacks Ertai had bought. They were thoroughly enjoying themselves.
The whole place had a picnic atmosphere, and there were even "street performances" for them to watch nearby.
Those two won't be done fighting anytime soon.
Erkang, who could serve as an imperial bodyguard, was certainly skilled in martial arts. Yongxuan's martial arts were already quite good when he was a child, not to mention now that he's grown up. Judging from his aura, his martial arts skills are definitely not bad either.
They could sense Yongxuan's anger the moment he saw Erkang, and it was impossible to stop him.
I never fought Yongxuan when I was a child, and it's unlikely I'll ever fight him when I grow up.
Moreover, they didn't want to offend Yongxuan because of Erkang; they still wanted to play with Chen Nian.
Although Shen Nian and Yong Xuan have a conflict now, they are siblings and will resolve it sooner or later.
They felt that Er Kang had some problems, and it wasn't impossible that Yong Xuan could bring someone to their senses.
Since my brain is already messed up, and I've only suffered a minor injury, I can just go see a doctor later and we'll both get checked out together; that'll save me the trouble.
The group ate, drank, and played for half an hour before the two in the distance came to an end. Yongxuan knocked Erkang to the ground, and Yongxuan won.
"Your martial arts skills are so-so, but you have some problems with your brain and your judgment. If you bully Niannian and Qing'er again, I won't let you off so easily."
Yongxuan lay on the ground, clutching his chest, his face contorted in pain. Erkang was giving his serious "commentary," his last sentence carrying a warning tone, his eyes icy cold.
"I'm sorry about... my thoughts about Chen Nian and Qing'er."
Hearing Shen Yongxuan's warning, Erkang endured the pain all over his body and got up from the ground. He was about to call out to Niannian, but under Yongxuan's death stare, he changed his mind.
Yongxuan didn't say anything to Erkang. He looked at the two people having fun not far away, his eyes filled with tenderness, and strode over.
Watching Yongxuan walk away, Erkang struggled to get up from the ground and limped over.
The two arrived in front of the group who were having a great time. Chen Nian, Qing'er, and Xiao Yanzi were also gradually coming to an end, and the three of them had tied.
...
"We've noticed what you're saying. You'd better stay away from Hao Ziwei discreetly to avoid her noticing anything amiss. We'll also keep an eye out for a skilled doctor along the way."
The group sat down on the ground and talked for a while. Apart from Shen Nian and Yong Xuan, who had no interaction with Er Kang from beginning to end, the others still had feelings for Er Kang.
Not to mention, today's Er Kang gave them a glimmer of hope that they could be saved.
A relationship built over a decade can't be severed so easily, but what Erkang did really hurt them deeply.
"You, put your hand out."
Seeing everyone's furrowed brows, especially Ertai's worried expression, I sighed deeply. It's unlikely that I, as an outsider, could understand the situation.
The others looked at Chen Nian with confusion after hearing his words.
"I know a little medicine."
Seeing the gazes of others fixed on him, he pondered and offered an explanation.
Given Erkang's condition, it's definitely not advisable to consult Physician Hu. If Physician Hu knew, he would surely report it to the Emperor. Ziwei is traveling in the same carriage as the Emperor, and they might casually mention Erkang during their conversation. Ziwei is intelligent, and it's hard to guarantee she won't become suspicious.
This might alert the enemy. Er Kang's situation is clearly not right; there's definitely something wrong.
"Niannian, how do you know medicine?"
Little Swallow's words echoed everyone's sentiments.
"Experience makes one a doctor; after taking medicine for a long time, one will gradually learn how to treat it."
Shen Nian spoke lightly and casually, yet it evoked a wave of heartache among those present.
Yongxuan, Qing'er, and Ertai were especially heartbroken.
Hearing Chen Nian's words, Er Kang lowered his eyes, concealing the unreadable emotions within them, and reached out his hand.
Seeing Erkang's wrist extended in front of her, Shen Nian was about to reach out and take his pulse, but was stopped by three hands.
Chen Nian looked up in confusion at the three people who had stopped him, and then watched as Qing'er, Yongxuan, and Ertai each took out a handkerchief they were carrying.
Er Kang: ...
The three looked at each other, bewildered by their synchronized movements, and were about to simultaneously retract their handkerchiefs when Yongxuan stopped Ertai, while Qing'er took hers.
Ertai's handkerchief naturally draped over Erkang's wrist, completely covering the skin that Shennian needed to touch.
Contemplation: ...
She hadn't expected that they minded it even more than she did.
"Niannian, you can begin."
Looking at Nian Nian's blank expression, Qing'er felt a little embarrassed. Although she also felt that they were making a mountain out of a molehill, they just didn't want Nian Nian to run into Er Kang.
They were all jealous people.
Qing'er reached out and poked the dazed Shenmian.
"Ah? Oh, okay."
Qing'er pulled Shen Nian back to his senses. Looking at the wrist in front of him, Shen Nian raised his hand and placed it on it.
His entire demeanor changed; he shed his languid air and adopted a serious expression that made everyone present hold their breath, afraid of disturbing his deep thought.
Feeling the touch on his wrist, Er Kang couldn't quite describe the feeling in his heart, but one thing he was clear about was that he did feel a touch of joy.
Looking up at the person who was carefully taking his pulse, Er Kang felt that his mind had regained a little clarity.
He was increasingly convinced that Shen Nian was right; he was indeed ill. In his dealings with Ziwei, he had become somewhat insane, lost his reason, and could no longer distinguish right from wrong.
As time went by, Chen Nian's brows furrowed more and more, and the hearts of the onlookers grew increasingly anxious.
After a long while, Chen Nian withdrew his hand and looked at Yong Xuan beside him.
"You've stayed in Medicine King Valley for so long, do you know how to heal?"
"I know a little bit."
Upon hearing Chen Nian's words, Yong Xuan knew that Chen Nian must know something, and it was a bit tricky. He nodded.
He had become quite knowledgeable about medicine through long-term illness, and having also learned some from his master at Medicine King Valley, he also possessed some medical skills.
"Come here."
Seeing Yongxuan nod, he pondered for a moment and then stepped aside to give Yongxuan his seat.
Looking at Ertai, who was watching him with a worried expression, Chen Nian shook his head.
She wasn't sure about the situation, so she decided not to tell Ertai and make him worry.
Now, what's there to be confused about? Er Kang is indeed ill.
She hadn't expected Ziwei to be so bold as to dare to use...
Although she wasn't sure, she already had a general idea in her mind.
Now we're just waiting for Yongxuan's answer.
If what she guessed is true, then we need to be prepared...
...
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