They suddenly ran away, and the man in black was stunned before he reacted.

Hua Yuanzhao used his physical advantage to push away the people blocking his way and rushed out of the encirclement with Fuling.

"Don't let them run away!" the leader shouted.

Hua Yuanzhao's legs were almost turned into wheels when he suddenly heard the sound of swords clashing behind him and became very panicked.

They even used knives against two weak women! I'm afraid these people are trying to kill them!

"Miss, this way!" Fuling pulled Hua Yuanzhao.

Hua Yuanzhao didn't think much about it and followed her to turn to the side and successfully turned into a dead end.

The two looked at each other in silence. Fuling cried out in panic: "This was clearly not a dead end before!"

The two were forced to retreat step by step. Hua Yuanzhao held the scalpel, but he looked powerful but was actually weak.

"I am the legitimate daughter of Prime Minister Hua! You should carefully consider the crime of killing the legitimate daughter of a high-ranking official under the feet of the emperor!"

The man in black held a sharp knife and remained unmoved.

Hua Yuanzhao continued: "If you want to make money——"

Before she could finish her words, the man in black raised his sword and slashed at her.

In the blink of an eye, a sleeve arrow came from the side and hit the long sword.

The man came in white clothes with fluttering sleeves, and another arrow was shot out, forcing the man in black to retreat away from Hua Yuanzhao.

The man tiptoed down from the top of the wall and landed lightly beside Hua Yuanzhao.

He opened his folding fan, tilted his head and smiled warmly, his smile floating like a spring breeze.

Hua Yuanzhao saw who it was and was slightly surprised: "Fourteenth Prince?" Gu Ci?

Gu Ci nodded without saying anything.

When the man in black saw someone protecting Hua Yuanzhao, he raised his knife and slashed at Gu Ci.

But Gu Ci stood still like a mountain, not even lifting his eyelids.

A sharp wind blew the black hair, and just when Hua Yuanzhao widened his eyes and wanted to remind him to be careful, the sound of metal colliding rang out.

--when!

A triangular bone knife was placed under the long sword. The guard holding the knife raised his hand with force, knocking the man in black away and kicking another man away at the same time.

Hua Yuanzhao widened his eyes and watched the man fly into the group of people in black, fighting against the enemy alone without being at a disadvantage.

"Don't worry, Jinyan is very good at martial arts." Gu Ci smiled and comforted him in a gentle voice.

Fuling widened her eyes, huddled beside her young lady, and nervously looked at the thin guard. Only after she saw him fight off everyone did she reluctantly feel relieved.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for saving my life." Hua Yuanzhao knelt down and saluted.

Gu Ci chuckled and shook his head, holding his folding fan and said, "Miss Hua is wearing men's clothes and walking in a dark alley, and she still attracts the covetousness of thieves. I admire you."

The corners of Hua Yuanzhao's mouth twitched, and she couldn't tell for a moment whether this person was praising her or scolding her.

Seeing her embarrassed, Gu Ci laughed, twirling his folding fan between his fingers, and suddenly said seriously: "Those people should just be robbers who took advantage of the darkness to rob."

"Ah?" Hua Yuanzhao was stunned.

"I will send someone to report to the police for his arrest, don't worry, Miss Hua." Gu Ci said casually.

Hua Yuanzhao frowned slightly and opened his mouth to ask, but then he heard Gu Ci continue: "However, the city was renovated before, and all these alleys that were convenient for thieves to escape and hide were blocked."

"Miss Hua, if you encounter this situation again, try to run to where there are more people." Gu Ci reminded.

Hua Yuanzhao nodded awkwardly.

Could she say that she didn't know the way? It was already late at night, and there were no street lights in ancient times like in modern times, so it was pitch black.

As they were talking, Jinyan drove over and stopped at the entrance of the alley.

Gu Ci tapped his palm with the folding fan in his hand and said calmly, "Let's go?"

"Ah?" Hua Yuanzhao was stunned.

"Send you back." Gu Ci said in a gentle but unquestionable tone.

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness, but it's not necessary." Hua Yuanzhao hurriedly refused.

Is she so familiar with the Fourteenth Prince?

Gu Ci seemed to see through Hua Yuanzhao's thoughts. He smiled and said, "It just so happens that I have something to ask Miss Hua."

"Besides." Gu Ci paused, then continued, "What if that group of people comes back again..."

"Miss..." Fuling tugged at Hua Yuanzhao's sleeve worriedly.

Having said that, it would be hypocritical for Hua Yuanzhao not to agree, so she nodded quickly and thanked him again generously.

Gu Ci said he had something to ask Hua Yuanzhao just to make him less nervous. The two of them rode in the carriage together, and he simply asked about the queen's condition.

Hua Yuanzhao answered them one by one, and then said apologetically: "The situation was urgent that day, and I caused you trouble..."

Murdering the queen is no small crime!

"It's good that the imperial sister-in-law can be rescued. Miss Hua is also eager to save people. There is no need to blame yourself." Gu Ci waved his hand generously, with a casual look on his face.

"Besides, my brother trusts me, so I just need to explain a few more words." He deliberately made the matter sound light-hearted, and only asked, "So my sister-in-law can't touch animals like foxes, right?"

"It should be, but I can't determine what the allergen is yet." Hua Yuanzhao said. She hesitated for a moment before continuing, "To be on the safe side, it's better for you to avoid these when sending gifts in the future."

Gu Ci joked, "If I want to send something to my brother and his wife in the future, can I ask Divine Doctor Hua to check it out in advance?"

Hua Yuanzhao was used to being called a miracle doctor all afternoon, but when he heard this out of the blue, he was so embarrassed that his face turned red.

She shook her head awkwardly, clenched her fists and said seriously, "Although I don't dare to call myself a miracle doctor, I do have some medical skills. If Your Majesty needs me in the future, just send someone to find me."

The other party saved her life, so she expressed her gratitude!

Gu Ci agreed with a smile, his attitude calm and frank.

The two chatted casually, and Hua Yuanzhao's tense nerves gradually relaxed. She looked at the man holding the folding fan, and gradually formed an evaluation in her heart.

He is unruly and arrogant, yet gentle and elegant. Such a person is naturally approachable.

The two were talking about the spring banquet that attracted hundreds of birds. Hua Yuanzhao casually mentioned the efficacy of the herbs and subconsciously wanted to find paper and pen to write down the prescription.

Her gaze dropped down and landed on Gu Ci's waist.

A piece of warm white jade was tied on the plain green belt embroidered with gold threads. The white jade was dotted with gold and engraved with clusters of white jade flowers.

This jade pendant is exactly the same as the one she picked up from underwater before!