Chapter 378 Injury
"Xiao Yechen, I just had a nightmare. Don't speculate or try to find the cause yourself."
Xiao Qinghe was a little angry.
Although she was indeed uneasy about possible intimate actions in the future, that was the harm caused to her by Wei Lingze and had nothing to do with Xiao Yechen.
Over the years, Xiao Yechen has given her protection and expressed his feelings. Recently, he has been careful and caring for her, putting her feelings first. This is not an easy thing to do.
Xiao Yechen looked into Xiao Qinghe's eyes and said seriously, "I just hope that Sister He'er won't feel stressed and can be happy every day."
"I don't feel any pressure. Even if I do, it's not you who brought it to me," Xiao Qinghe said emphatically. Before Xiao Yechen could speak again, he added, "Don't say such things so casually in the future. I don't like it either."
Xiao Qinghe's expression was serious, so Xiao Yechen had no choice but to nod: "Okay, I won't say anything more from now on."
The Lantern Festival would not start until the evening, so Xiao Qinghe and Xiao Yechen went out together after dinner.
Knowing that the two wanted to cultivate their relationship, Mrs. Xiao did not let too many people follow them, and only told Xiao Yechen to take good care of Xiao Qinghe.
As they approached the downtown area, the carriage could no longer move. Xiao Qinghe got off and walked forward side by side with Xiao Yechen.
There were many people at the night market. Xiao Qinghe wore a veil, which covered most of her face, but her cool demeanor and excellent manners still attracted the attention of passers-by.
Xiao Yechen remained silent and protected Xiao Qinghe to prevent her from being squeezed by passers-by.
Soon, the two arrived at Zhaixing Tower, the most popular business.
Xiao Yechen booked a private room in advance, and the waiter respectfully welcomed them to the third floor.
The charcoal fire in the private room was burning brightly, and it was warm and pleasant. There were exquisite and beautiful snacks on the table, and there was a pleasant smell of agarwood in the air.
Xiao Qinghe took off his cloak and asked quietly, "Brother, aren't you going out for a walk? Why are you here?"
"There are too many people outside. It's not safe. This box has a great view. You can see all kinds of new and interesting things."
Xiao Yechen handed over something that looked like a bamboo tube. Xiao Qinghe took it and looked at it, and found that the lens on it had a magnifying effect. Standing upstairs, he could see clearly what was happening downstairs.
"What's this?"
Xiao Qinghe had never seen one before and was somewhat curious. Xiao Yechen explained in a gentle voice, "A few days ago, I saw something called a telescope in an ancient book, so I tried to make one. Unfortunately, my ability wasn't good enough, and what I made could only see scenes more than ten meters away."
"It's amazing that you can make something just by reading a book."
Xiao Qinghe immediately praised him and looked at the scene downstairs with great interest with the things in his hands.
Xiao Qinghe's attention was attracted by the small world in the mirror, and Xiao Yechen's gaze couldn't help but become a little presumptuous.
On New Year's Eve, he wished the eldest lady a happy new year. Today is the Lantern Festival, and the eldest lady is standing just one step away from him, and she is very happy about what he made.
If only the young lady could always be this happy.
Just as he was thinking, Xiao Qinghe suddenly turned his head and looked over: "Xiao Yechen, look..."
Xiao Qinghe's voice stopped abruptly.
The reason was simple: the doting in Xiao Yechen's eyes was so intense and hot that it almost solidified into substance.
Xiao Yechen hadn't expected Xiao Qinghe to look at him so suddenly. He couldn't control his expression at all and was a little panicked for a moment. But since they were the only two people in the room, he had no way to hide. He could only bite the bullet and ask, "What does Sister He'er want me to see?"
Xiao Qinghe came back to his senses and said softly, "I think I saw Yu Niang just now. Do you think it's her?"
"Where is she?"
"It should be over there."
Xiao Qinghe pointed to a stall on the far right where a monkey show was being performed. Xiao Yechen had just taken the telescope to observe it carefully when there was suddenly a commotion downstairs.
Following the sound, Xiao Yechen didn't see Yu Niang, but instead saw a group of people chasing Xie Fu and fighting him.
There were many people watching the monkey show, and when the fight started, the crowd immediately became panicked and disorderly.
"Sister He'er, please stay here. I'll go down and take a look. I'll be back soon."
After saying that, Xiao Yechen stuffed the telescope back into Xiao Qinghe's hand and jumped out of the window.
Xiao Qinghe's heart was unconsciously hanging in the air, until he saw Xiao Yechen jumping up from the eaves of the second floor, then he remembered that he knew martial arts.
Xiao Yechen went straight to Xie Fu.
As soon as he saw him, Xie Fu immediately saw a life-saving straw and shouted loudly: "General Xiao, save me!"
The people who were besieging Xie Fu did not stop when they heard Xiao Yechen's name. Instead, they drew their daggers and attacked Xie Fu even more fiercely.
These people were trying to kill Xie Fu.
Xiao Yechen made a judgment and did not fight with these people. Instead, he grabbed Xie Fu's collar and retreated quickly.
"Don't let this bastard get away!"
Someone shouted, and immediately two people rushed over with daggers. Xie Fu was so scared that he hugged Xiao Yechen's arm tightly. Xiao Yechen's movements were hindered, and his right arm was cut, and bright red blood gushed out instantly.
Xiao Yechen frowned, kicked the person who scratched him away, then grabbed Xie Fu and jumped onto the roof, returning to the box of Zhaixing Tower in a few jumps.
Entering the private room, Xiao Yechen threw Xie Fu to the ground. Xiao Qinghe had already noticed that Xiao Yechen was injured and immediately rushed over to help him apply pressure to the wound: "I've asked someone to find a doctor, just bear with it."
Xiao Qinghe knew that Xiao Yechen had been on the battlefield, and this injury was nothing to him, but seeing him bleed so much, he couldn't help but feel his heart beating wildly, and his voice trembled uncontrollably.
"I'm fine. It doesn't hurt. Don't be afraid."
Xiao Yechen tried to comfort him gently, but Xiao Qinghe ignored him and didn't even dare to look at his wound. He turned around and asked Xie Fu, "Who were those people just now? Why did they chase you?"
Xie Fu was still in shock, gasping for breath, "I was just strolling around the streets when they suddenly rushed out and started punching and kicking me. I don't know who they are."
"Then why are you with Yu Niang?"
Xiao Qinghe had only heard of Xie Fu's name but had never seen him. If she had not just seen Yu Niang through the telescope, she would not have noticed Xie Fu.
Xie Fu's expression froze slightly, and then he retorted: "What Yu Niang? Miss, you must have seen it wrong. I came out to visit the Lantern Festival alone tonight, and there was no one else with me."
Xiao Qinghe frowned. She could see clearly through the telescope that Yu Niang and the man were standing together, behaving quite intimately. They were even sharing a candied haws.
Xiao Yechen took in Xie Fu's reaction and said solemnly, "Those people just now were out to kill Master Xie. If they fail today, they will surely find another opportunity to strike again tomorrow. Master Xie, please think carefully about whether you have offended anyone recently."
Xie Fu thought of the danger just now, his face turned pale, and then he shouted: "It must be Yu Zhao. He found out that I was secretly helping Yu Niang pass on information, so he wanted to send someone to kill me to silence me. Yu Niang must be in danger of her life. General Xiao, you quickly go to the Yu family and save Yu Niang."
Xie Fu's tone was flustered, and Xiao Qinghe's expression became even colder: "Didn't you just say you didn't know Yu Niang?"
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