Chapter 120 With you here, does this young master still have any innocence?
"Walk!"
Before Xie Yan finished speaking, he had already reached the door.
He had to be quick! That was the only thought in his mind.
Yuan Qing was also terrified and flew after Xie Yan, breaking out in a cold sweat.
Seeing this, Madam Lin sat in the room, her face pale and her brows furrowed.
Xie Min looked up at the sky and said with a slight smile, "Mother, there's no need to be afraid. Even if Xie Yanzhi finds Shen Qingnian now, she won't be able to speak."
Lin and Xie Min's eyes met, and Xie Min's calm expression made Lin feel a chill.
Madam Lin believed that she had never harmed anyone's life in the manor over the years, except... but she didn't do it intentionally!
But Xie Min didn't care about other people's lives.
Her daughter fell ill after what happened with Master Lu.
Thinking of this, Lin felt a pang of sorrow, and tears streamed down her face.
Did she really do something wrong back then? Is this all retribution?
Xie Yanzhi heard the roar coming from afar, and his heart felt like it was being gripped tightly.
Faster, faster!
A voice kept urging him on, something Shen Qingnian couldn't handle.
In the locked courtyard, Shen Qingnian shielded Ling'er behind her, her body trembling uncontrollably.
"Miss, what is this?"
Shen Qingnian didn't speak; she just stared intently at the dog, which was much bigger than the ones she usually saw.
When it pounced and bit the pheasant, it looked taller than a person.
The dog's eyes were red, drool dripped from its mouth, and its abdomen was covered with red, festering, and foul-smelling papules.
Moreover, its biting movements were ferocious and haphazard.
At this moment, it was staring fiercely at its two prey, letting out a low, hoarse growl, its forelimbs tense, and its body lowered.
Shen Qingnian understood a bit; the dog had contracted a disease like canine distemper.
She quickly picked up a branch from the ground and pointed it at the dog, which clearly angered it.
It tensed its forelimbs, lowered its body, bared its teeth, and roared.
The scorching heat, accompanied by a foul stench, hit her in the face, and Shen Qingnian couldn't help but gag.
"Be careful, it might have canine distemper!"
If it bites them, they won't survive either.
Seeing the vegetable basket beside her, Shen Qingnian said to Ling'er, "Follow me and do it!"
No sooner had he finished speaking than the dog pounced on him.
"Now!" Shen Qingnian said, slamming the stick in her hand down hard on the dog.
Then he quickly covered his head with the basket, squatted down, and tried to cover himself completely.
But she underestimated the dog's strength. It pounced and knocked Shen Qingnian to the ground, instantly exposing her to its mouth.
It pressed Shen Qingnian under its paws.
"Miss!" Ling'er threw the basket at it, but it showed no intention of letting Shen Qingnian go.
Instead, he gritted his teeth and bit down on Shen Qingnian's face.
The stench of hot air hit Shen Qingnian's face. She closed her eyes in despair, tears streaming down her face.
Ling'er covered her face with her hands and knelt on the ground, sobbing.
"Shen Qingnian!"
The sound reached her ears, and a scent of cedar enveloped her.
Xie Yanzhi pointed his sword at the dog, supporting her with one hand, and pulled the dog a distance away.
Shen Qingnian looked at Xie Yanzhi with tears on her face and some surprise.
"Don't be afraid." Xie Yanzhi turned around and glanced at Shen Qingnian, who was looking at him with a somewhat bewildered expression.
With tears on his face and a red nose, he looked scared and aggrieved, and his heart softened instantly.
"Young Master!" Ling'er opened her eyes upon hearing the voice.
The eldest son has arrived! They are saved!
This Tibetan mastiff has contracted the plague.
Are you injured?
Shen Qingnian was still gripped by fear when Xie Yanzhi looked at her torn dress with concern.
The dog, which had just been kicked away by Xie Yanzhi and crashed to the ground, was now even more ferocious as it lunged forward.
"Watch out!" Shen Qingnian exclaimed, her eyes fixed on the dog.
She was afraid it would happen again, and she wouldn't be able to escape.
Xie Yanzhi looked down at her, and a strange emotion welled up in his heart. It was like an immense joy, making him see nothing but this gentle and lovely girl.
He smiled at her.
Seeing that Xie Yanzhi didn't move, Shen Qingnian looked up and met his smile. Shen Qingnian was stunned; he could still smile at a time like this.
She watched the dog rush towards her like a madman and unconsciously gripped Xie Yanzhi's clothes tightly.
Just as the dog was about to touch the two of them, a golden net descended from the sky and dragged it aside.
The dog struggled violently on the ground, and Shen Qingnian was still shaken by its desperate struggle.
Xie Yanzhi grabbed Shen Qingnian's waist and carried her out of the courtyard.
Yuan Qing also brought Ling'er out.
Xie Yanzhi noticed that Shen Qingnian's sleeves were torn by the dog, revealing her jade-like arms.
He took off his outer robe and draped it over her shoulders.
Are you hurt?
Shen Qingnian shook her head. Perhaps recalling the moment she was on the verge of death, she didn't care whether it was Xie Yanzhi's robe or not. Instead, she pulled the robe over and wrapped herself up tightly.
Only when she felt the warmth emanating from inside the robe did she feel like she had come back to life.
"Nian'er!" Aunt Su came over and took Shen Qingnian's hand, only to find that her hand was ice cold.
Upon seeing Aunt Su, Shen Qingnian could no longer hold back her composure and burst into tears, throwing herself into Aunt Su's arms.
Seeing the man's shoulders trembling and his heartbroken, Xie Yanzhi's eyes flashed with a cold light.
He reached out and gently touched Shen Qingnian's shoulder: "Let's go, let's avenge you."
Shen Qingnian turned her head to look at Xie Yanzhi; she had forgotten about Madam Lin.
Bathed in the glow of the firelight, Xie Yanzhi saw Shen Qingnian's eyes were so gentle, with delicate willow-leaf eyebrows, bright eyes and white teeth, like an antique painting.
He forcefully grasped Shen Qingnian's hand, ignoring her struggles, and pulled her forward.
Shen Qingnian tried to break free, but he held her even tighter. She said anxiously, "Your Highness! Let go!"
Shen Qingnian was utterly speechless. Xie Yanzhi had just saved her, and now he was trying to lay a hand on her! He was going crazy again!
"I am just a servant girl, I dare not tarnish the prince's reputation."
Xie Yanzhi pretended not to see her shame and anger; he only knew that if it were any later, he would never see her again.
All he wanted to do right now was hold her tightly.
Hearing her say that again, he scoffed coldly:
"Do I still have any innocence in your eyes?"
Aunt Su and Ling'er were both taken aback by these words! What did the young master mean by that?
Ling'er looked at Yuan Qing, her questioning gaze making Yuan Qing feel guilty.
He lowered his head in shame, thinking to himself that he was definitely not innocent; he had climbed through the window countless times at night!
The group following behind were also in shock. They lowered their heads and exchanged glances. This maid looked so weak, yet she dared to take away their young master's innocence!
At this moment, everyone looked at Shen Qingnian with new respect.
"If you move again, I'll throw you back in!" After threatening her, Xie Yanzhi continued to pull her forward as if nothing had happened.
Shen Qingnian struggled all the way back to the house under the watchful eyes of the onlookers.
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