Chapter 55: Fox Spirit
"County Lady?" She heard Xue Xiyang's voice ringing softly in her ears. That charming voice, low and gentle, was like the dew on the heart of a flower, a lingering sorrow that even spring rain could not melt. "But after the sudden change today, are you still afraid?"
Qian Deng shook her head, suppressing her thoughts and forcing a smile at him: "No, I just thought that if Mr. Xue also has insomnia, he could try Mr. Meng. His incense works very well on me."
Hearing her mention Meng Lanxi, Xue Xiyang's lips curled subconsciously, suppressing the anger and resentment in his heart, but his voice uncontrollably became a little colder: "No need, heart disease needs to be treated with heart medicine. For me, medicine is ineffective. As long as I am closer to the county lady, I will feel better."
These words were obviously a bit ambiguous and inappropriate. Qiandeng looked up at him and subconsciously moved two inches away from him.
Xue Xiyang lowered his eyes, covered his injured hand, revealed an expression of unbearable pain, and uttered a low "hmm".
Qiandeng remembered his intention and moved closer to carefully examine the wound on his hand.
The back of his hand was swollen and purple, and one could imagine the force with which he had deliberately struck it with the jade chime. She couldn't help but reveal a look of pity: "Why would you injure your hand like this just to tip me off?"
"In such a hurry, there was no other way to leave without attracting attention." He bent his fingers with difficulty, his clear voice slightly lowered, with the tenderness of a whisper, "It's okay. I didn't feel any pain at the time. I was just worried that they would attack the county lady... As long as the county lady is safe, I will be happy with everything."
These words were actually too intimate, but because they were mixed with faint moans of pain, Qiandeng forgot to care and felt a little confused.
When she looked up, she saw his upturned peach blossom eyes again, which seemed to be filled with spring water and reflected her face.
She avoided looking at him, but heard him ask with concern, "I wonder if the county lady is really in danger in the palace? Did the Princess Gao's mansion...frame you?"
Qian Deng nodded and said, "Thanks to you for telling me the whole story of the box, I was able to think through many of the doubts and make preparations. Fortunately, I didn't let the other party succeed in their evil plan."
"I'm glad the County Lady is alright." He breathed a sigh of relief, "But I never imagined that Princess Gao and Princess Changyi could be so vicious... So, County Lady, are these two tragedies in the palace's backyard related to them?"
Qiandeng nodded silently and said nothing.
Xue Xiyang hesitated for a moment, then asked tentatively, "What about His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?"
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has thoroughly investigated the guards around him. You can tell me the man's characteristics in private, and I will tell the Crown Prince so that it will be easier to arrest him." Xue Xiyang has helped her a lot, so she naturally would not let him be directly involved.
"That's great. I hope His Royal Highness can quickly eliminate these evildoers around him and prevent him from being deceived by them."
"Yes, Your Highness is now more mature and will make his own decisions." Qian Deng didn't want to talk about this any further and turned the subject back to, "But I'm afraid your hand won't recover for ten days or half a month. Master Xue is the Minister of Music, and your hands are extremely important. I've already asked Doctor Jiang to make medicine for you to reduce swelling and dissolve blood stasis. I hope you'll go to him every morning and evening before going out to take the medicine to promote blood circulation. Don't delay."
"Thank you for your concern, Lady County." Xue Xiyang took the medicine bottle from her hand, opened the stopper and looked at the ointment inside.
Because his other hand was injured, he swung the bottle mouth towards the injured area a few times, and unfortunately it hit the back of his red and swollen hand, and he immediately let out a soft "hiss" sound.
Seeing that he was in such an inconvenience, Qian Deng reached out to take the medicine bottle and helped him scoop out a lump of the ointment inside.
Xue Xiyang was not polite and naturally handed the back of his swollen right hand to her.
Qiandeng hesitated for a moment, but the ointment on her fingertips had to be applied to his hand after all, so she could only lower her head and raise her hand to carefully help him apply the ointment on the wound on the back of his hand.
"Don't touch water yet. Wait until the ointment is absorbed." She raised her eyes and warned him. What caught her view was his beautifully curved lips. Perhaps because the ointment was a little painful, the corners of his lips were slightly pursed, but he did not look uncomfortable.
Moving her gaze up half an inch, Qiandeng saw his lowered eyes, staring at her. The moment his eyes met hers, not only did they not flicker or move, but instead appeared brighter and smiling.
Qiandeng felt a little nervous, and subconsciously withdrew her hand and turned her head to avoid his gaze.
This guy, why does she always talk to him about serious matters, while he always talks about frivolous things.
After wiping her fingers clean with a handkerchief, she calmed herself down and said, "Mr. Xue, remember to apply more ointment and recover soon."
He cupped his hands and replied softly, "Yes, the county lady cares about me, and Xiyang will obey."
Qian Deng almost fled from the backyard. As soon as he returned to the front yard, he saw Aunt Xuanji coming towards him, wanting to say something but stopping herself.
"County Lady, the Huang family elders just came and wanted to take my cousin back."
Hearing that Huang Min's parents were here, Qian Deng subconsciously rubbed his frowning brows: "Is my cousin-in-law here? Where is my aunt, Madam Dingxiang?"
"My cousin's husband is here. He comes to accompany my cousin every day. Fortunately, he insisted that my cousin was not in good health and sent the Huang family elders away."
Qian Deng pondered and asked, "Didn't the Huang family dislike this child? Why do they want to let Miss Cousin go back?"
Aunt Xuanji sighed, "It's said that our grandson Huang Yan cries all day and all night at home, wanting his mother to come home. But in my opinion, they still want Miss Cousin to give birth to the child at home."
"I guess so too. After all, the baby was born right under their noses, so it would be convenient for them to take care of the newborn." Qian Deng remembered that they were going to give the child to a nunnery after it was born, and they probably have found a nunnery by now.
After all, it was she who took over the position of Yang Jiazhi. Although she was busy and tired, how could she avoid slacking off since she had already taken on the task?
Qiandeng tried his best to cheer himself up, walked through the west courtyard, and came to the courtyard where Yang Jiazhi lived.
Lady Dingxiang and Huang Min had already sent the two elders of the Huang family away, but after all this trouble, Yang Jiazhi had some dull pain in her lower abdomen, which had subsided now.
Seeing the worry and confusion on Huang Min's face, Qian Deng knew what he was worried about and comforted him, "Brother-in-law, don't worry. You can go to Shu and take up your post without worry. I promise that Sister Jiazhi will give birth safely here."
Huang Min nodded gratefully, while Lady Dingxiang asked worriedly, "When do you plan to leave for Shu?"
"The court doesn't give us much time, so we'll probably have to leave in the next day or two," Huang Min sighed. "I've been so busy these past few days, with several banquets and social events. Oh, and I haven't met Huai Jiang yet. I wonder if he's free today?"
It would have been fine if Yang Huaijiang hadn't been mentioned. Once he did, Lady Dingxiang couldn't help but cover her face and sob, unable to speak: "Zhijie, Huaijiang, he, he..."
Seeing that she was hesitant to speak, Qian Deng said, "My cousin suffered a misfortune and has passed away."
Huang Min asked in surprise: "What? Then, then what is he doing now..."
"Last night, a fire broke out in the mansion's storehouse, and the person who perished in the flames... was Huaijiang! He's now been sent to the charity cemetery..." Lady Dingxiang pounded her chest in grief, forcing out words from her choked throat. "Zhijie, I'm new in Chang'an and it's difficult for me to move around. You're familiar with the locals. If you're free in the next two days, please choose a good coffin for Huaijiang. I have to... I have to take his remains back to Guozhou..."
Huang Min was about to answer when he heard a scream of "Ah" from under the eaves. It was Yang Jiazhi's voice.
Qiandeng looked back and saw that Yang Jiazhi, who had been sleeping in the house, had come out at some point. It was obvious that he had heard what they said. His eyes were glazed over, his legs were weak, and he was staggering on the steps.
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