Meng Jian looked down at the person blocking his way; it was Pei Xueqiao.
He was perceptive and immediately sensed a hint of hostility in the other party.
Where did this hostility come from? Looking at the maids who were about to disappear from sight, Meng Jian suddenly understood, and then he thought of the rumor in the capital...
No way, did they actually develop feelings for each other while drugging each other?
"Young Master Pei, of course I know that's the backyard."
However, the eldest princess is not currently at the county office, so I need to arrange for the imperial guards to protect her.
Pei Xueqiao regretted her question as soon as she asked it.
He didn't know why he was so reckless, or rather, he subconsciously resisted delving into it.
Yes, he is the commander of the Imperial Guards and should be responsible for the nighttime defense duty arrangements. What reason does he have to question it?
However, the title "Young Master Pei" sounded somewhat jarring. Master Pei is Master Pei, or you can simply address him by his name.
The word "small" reminded Pei Xueqiao of some unpleasant phrases: "too weak to even kill a chicken" or "a single abdominal muscle."
Because he was wrong, the brilliant and quick-witted top scholar was speechless for a moment, and the two of them ended up in silence.
Meng Jian didn't have time to waste; who knew if that mysterious person would sneak into the county government office at night?
So he clasped his hands in a fist salute, walked around him, and headed straight for the backyard.
"temple……"
Tao Yao had barely uttered a word when Mo Yi flashed forward and covered her mouth.
He made a shushing gesture, leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Your Highness is fine, she's just asleep. Don't wake her."
Tao Yao was startled. In the pitch black, Mo Yi, like a ghost, suddenly appeared in front of her.
Thankfully, the warmth from the hand covering her mouth, combined with her words, calmed her down, and she blinked to show that she understood.
After removing her hand, Tao Yao immediately took small, quick steps to lead the way.
After arriving in Mingyan County, the princess did not rest at the county government office, nor did she take her to the treatment area.
As a diligent maid, she had already cleaned the room prepared for the princess inside and out.
Gently pushing open the door, Sui Mo carried Qin Zhaoyue directly to the bed.
Tao Yao knew that the princess had changed her habits and didn't like hard pillows, so the soft pillow she was using on the bed was the one she had brought from the capital.
Qin Zhaoyue's head had just touched the pillow when she smacked her lips twice, curled up, and fell into a deeper sleep.
Those who witnessed this scene chuckled silently; the princess looked like a child when she was asleep.
Tao Yao helped remove the princess's shoes and socks, and smelled the princess's scent up close.
It smelled of a mixture of medicine and sweat, and he immediately looked miserable, turning his head to look at Suimo.
Suimo understood what she meant. Her precious body had sweated so much, it would be too sloppy for her to go to sleep without washing up.
However, the princess had exhausted too much energy in the past day and night, and forcibly waking her would do far more harm than good.
She shook her head, and Tao Yao didn't dare to say anything. Everyone quietly left the house.
"Pretty sister..."
Ping An had already gone to sleep, but when she heard the noise, she rushed out, only to see the door closing.
Although the backyard was the women's residence, no one would guard against the child, whose room was right next to the princess's.
Sui Mo approached and looked up at him. Ping An didn't hide his emotions; the word "concern" seemed to be etched on his face. He kept peeking into the closed doorway.
The treatment area had a complicated environment, so Qin Zhaoyue didn't bring him along. The child was very worried about not seeing him for a day.
Patting his strong arm, Suimo patiently explained to him:
"The pretty lady fell asleep while playing, let's not wake her up, okay?"
Ping An immediately pursed her lips tightly, as if afraid of making a sound and waking up the pretty older sister.
"Sweetie, you should go to sleep too. You'll see her when you wake up tomorrow morning."
The child's eyes lit up instantly, his eyebrows arched in uncontrollable joy, and he nodded vigorously.
He didn't make a fuss; he went back to his room and quietly closed the door.
Just as they were settled, Meng Jian happened to walk over.
"Commander Meng."
"Miss Broken Ink".
The two politely discussed the night shift arrangements, but secretly communicated with each other via telepathy.
Meng Jian said, "I can only stay at the county office for one night at most. I must rush to the landslide dammed lake tomorrow morning."
Suimo understood what he meant.
The journey back to the county government office was the perfect opportunity to strike, but the other party did not show up. However, this does not mean that the princess is safe.
If only she, a fifth-rank official, were to guard her, her safety couldn't be guaranteed, since she couldn't stay awake indefinitely. Having Meng Jian take turns would make things much easier. However, he was the commander of the Imperial Guards, not the Sixth Princess's personal guard; his willingness to stay out half the night was already a gesture of goodwill.
Regardless of the reason, safety is the top priority right now, and Sui Mo's attitude changed drastically as she silently accepted the princess's kindness.
"Thank you, Commander Meng. May I ask what time we will depart tomorrow morning?"
Meng Jian was slightly taken aback. "At the latest, around 5 a.m.
Suimo clasped her hands in a fist salute, agreed that she would keep watch for the rest of the night, and arranged for her subordinates to be divided into two groups to take turns on duty. Then she simply turned around and went to wash up.
She had sweated a lot that day and night, and her body felt sticky and uncomfortable.
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In the intensive care unit, most of the surviving patients have already fallen asleep.
Jiang Qingpu was able to take a bath, which was a rare treat, with the help of the young doctor, but he still did not leave the place.
He changed to a clean mat in the side room and lay down. He had been holding on for far too long, and as soon as he relaxed, he became extremely sleepy. Before long, he was snoring loudly.
The boy under the eaves had just drunk a potion and was feeling drowsy when he suddenly felt an itch in his ear and slowly opened his eyes.
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