"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty, but I think ordinary guards will suffice."
Song Tangxue answered seriously, as if she were discussing something with the Emperor, but her tone was extremely earnest.
The emperor could see through this, and he couldn't insist any further, so he could only nod in agreement.
"Okay, then you should go and make the arrangements quickly."
The emperor looked at the chief eunuch beside him and quickly gave instructions.
The chief eunuch dared not delay in the slightest, for Song Tangxue was an extremely distinguished guest in their country.
Meanwhile, the Third Prince had been drinking alone in his palace for quite some time.
He could hardly believe that he, who usually had everything go smoothly, would actually run into a brick wall with a little girl.
Pride made him unwilling to continue in this manner, so he directly sent people to investigate.
Just then, the people who had been sent out received news.
“Your Highness, this Miss Song is not someone to be underestimated. We have investigated many people, but we have no information about her background.”
No one knows Song Tangxue's true identity, but they all know that her medical skills are exceptional, unparalleled in the country.
Upon hearing this, the Third Prince's eyes darkened further.
He didn't rush to answer; instead, he gripped his glass tighter, downed it in one gulp, and continued speaking.
"This is truly interesting. Send in more spies to find out exactly who they are!"
By the end, the Third Prince's tone had become more determined.
The more this is the case, the more I need to find out where Song Tangxue really comes from.
Unbeknownst to Song Tangxue, she had once again been targeted by the Third Prince. Not long after, she left the Empress's residence and returned to her own home.
Unexpectedly, the old man was waiting there, and he breathed a sigh of relief when he saw her return.
"It's good that Miss Song is alright. I think that prince is not someone to be trifled with today. I imagine there are many more troubles in the palace."
He spoke these words with extreme caution.
Song Tangxue understood that the old man was worried about her.
She didn't want to reveal too much, so she told the truth.
"Ajarn's body has recovered by half, and I will leave once I am fully recovered."
"Thank you so much, young lady. Ajarn is able to be where he is today entirely thanks to your meticulous medical care!"
As the old man spoke, he even bowed.
Song Tangxue knew that this was an expression of her gratitude, so she also gave a gift.
However, I was already a little tired and didn't want to say too much, so I continued preaching.
"If there's nothing else, I'll go and rest. You don't need to worry about the rest; I'll handle it."
Song Tangxue had never paid attention to matters of the court, so she was unaware of the extent of the entanglement involved.
I don't want to get involved in the affairs of the Third Prince; I just want to stay out of it and do my own thing.
The old man, naturally perceptive, nodded quickly and said...
"Yes, I'll do my best to cooperate with whatever you want to do!"
"You're too kind, sir."
After giving a brief reply, Song Tangxue didn't say anything more and left directly to return to her room.
She was also feeling a bit irritable and didn't know what to do next.
Meng Youyu was really worried, so she went directly to their door.
"Xiao Zhuang and I were worried about you these past two days, but we are relieved to see that you are alright."
Upon seeing Song Tangxue, she immediately breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile.
Song Tangxue also asked, "How is the situation outside now? Is everything safe and secure?"
"Many people have recovered, and although the streets are not as bustling and lively as before, they have regained some vitality."
Meng Youyu answered truthfully, but after speaking, she also had her own doubts.
"But I don't know when we'll leave this place, and I don't want to stay any longer..."
"We'll leave once the patients here have recovered."
Meng Youyu received this reply, but she still pressed on, asking, "How much longer do you think it will take?"
Song Tangxue then realized something was wrong and that she was far too anxious.
Feeling puzzled, he immediately asked.
"What's wrong with you? Is there something you haven't told me?"
Meng Youyu was also conflicted after hearing this, unsure of how to respond, so she simply lowered her head and remained silent.
Song Tangxue could obviously see why she was acting this way, and she already had a conclusion in her mind, so she simply asked directly.
"Have they already come looking for us...?"
She had been trying her best to avoid being seen by the other party, not wanting to be found out, so she was extra careful in everything she did.
Once Meng Youyu heard Song Tangxue ask this question, there was no point in continuing to hide it.
Besides, it was something I was going to say anyway, so I mustered up my courage and answered directly.
"Yes, Xiao Zhuang initially noticed that someone was following him, but as we paid more attention, we realized that the person following him was exceptionally skilled."
As Meng Youyu spoke, she also began to feel a bit of a headache.
Although she noticed it and managed to shake off the other person in time, she was afraid that the place was no longer safe.
This person is so capable; it's only a matter of time before we try to trace him back.
Upon hearing this, Song Tangxue did not rush to answer, as if she too had fallen into deep thought.
She didn't want to mention that person's name, but just as she was about to say something, a dark figure suddenly flashed past outside.
Although it was night, Meng Youyu's eyes still tracked it.
She immediately widened her eyes and looked at the window where the dark figure had just flashed by, extremely nervous, and whispered a reminder.
"Damn it, they seem to be catching up. A dark figure just walked out the window..."
Song Tangxue was puzzled, thinking it was impossible, but then she thought about it again.
"The owner of this house is someone of considerable standing; they would never entrust its safety to some charlatan. This assassin must also be no ordinary person..."
After finishing her sentence, Song Tangxue decided to go out and see what was going on.
At the very least, this person would never harm her, so she simply brought it up directly.
"You stay here, I'll go see who it is."
Song Tangxue also lost her temper at this moment, and stood up and spoke.
Meng Youyu understood that she was still angry with that person; otherwise, she would never have said those things.
But some things will eventually have to be resolved, and running away is not a problem, so all I can do is nod and say yes.
"Then go and take a look, but whatever you do, don't start an argument and make things worse."
Meng Youyu could only offer one reminder, but Song Tangxue simply nodded this time and left without saying anything more.
As Meng Youyu watched Song Tangxue's departing figure, her eyes also became complicated...
After Song Tangxue came out, looking at the seemingly deserted courtyard, her gaze turned cold.
"Now that you've tracked me down, why hide it? Just come out."
A crisp sound rang out in the courtyard, breaking the silence.
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