Chapter Ninety-Nine: You're Awake?
Upon hearing this, Xie Yanzhi turned around and glanced at the situation. A slight smile appeared on his lips, and a hint of malice flashed in his eyes. In the end, the sparrow flew back into his hand.
He said to Governor Chen, "Governor Chen, please go and attend to your business."
That lady Fang had something to tell me, so I went to see her.
Governor Chen cupped his hands and said, "Please proceed, Your Highness."
Then, squinting at Xie Yanzhi's retreating figure, he thought to himself that even heroes have difficulty resisting the charms of beautiful women, and this young master is quite the romantic.
Then, he got into the carriage that the servant had brought and went out to run errands.
When Madam Chen saw Xie Yanzhi arrive, she tactfully returned to her residence.
Xie Yanzhi walked up to Shen Qingnian in a few steps.
Seeing that her face was pale and she looked like she was about to faint, I felt a little uncomfortable.
But he still maintained a cold and stern expression as he looked at Shen Qingnian.
"Miss Qing, Master is here." Yuan Qing reminded Xie Yanzhi as he approached.
Shen Qingnian opened her eyes again and looked up along the boots in front of her. She saw Xie Yanzhi standing in front of her, holding an umbrella.
His umbrella sheltered her from the wind and rain, allowing her to see his face clearly.
Just like when they first met, his brows exuded arrogance and indifference, his dark eyes stared straight at her, his thin lips pursed, and he remained silent.
Shen Qingnian knew that he was waiting for her to speak, waiting for her to beg him, and also waiting for her to personally deliver herself into his hands.
Thinking of this, Shen Qingnian felt a lump in her throat. She tried to speak several times, but swallowed the words back. She just lowered her head and bit her lip.
Seeing that Shen Qingnian still didn't speak, Xie Yanzhi frowned, somewhat impatiently, glanced at Yuan Qing with a cold look, and turned to leave.
Yuan Qing looked at his master's ashen face and knew he was angry. But Miss Qing had clearly nodded just now.
He urged anxiously, "Miss Qing, please tell me quickly! Ling'er is still waiting!"
Upon hearing this, another tear slid down Shen Qingnian's cheek.
Without further hesitation, she reached out and grabbed the hem of her dress that was about to disappear.
Xie Yanzhi felt his clothes being tugged. He paused and looked down at her hand that was grabbing his clothes.
"Please...please help me save Ling'er." Shen Qingnian looked away, her voice barely audible.
Upon hearing this, Xie Yanzhi curled his lips, bent down and approached Shen Qingnian, coldly saying, "Does Madam Fang know what it means to ask this young master for help?"
Tears streamed down Shen Qingnian's face like beads from a broken string, and she whispered, "I know."
"If I help you, does that mean I can do whatever I want?" Xie Yanzhi's nightmarish voice echoed in my ears again.
Shen Qingnian looked up at him when she heard this.
Xie Yanzhi noticed the resentment in her eyes. He knew she must hate him to the core at that moment.
But wasn't he doing all this for her? Does she hate him that much?
Thinking of this, Xie Yanzhi's face darkened, and he said coldly, "It seems that Madam Fang has no sincerity."
He turned to leave again.
Shen Qingnian reached out and grabbed his sleeve again, biting her lip as she said, "Alright. Please, Your Highness, rescue Ling'er first."
Seeing that Shen Qingnian had finally given him the answer he wanted, Xie Yanzhi picked her up and carried her in his arms, then turned to Yuan Qing and said, "Let's go to the government office."
Upon receiving Xie Yanzhi's message, Yuan Qing immediately drove his carriage to the government office.
After hearing Xie Yanzhi's words, Shen Qingnian finally gave up and fainted.
Xie Yanzhi saw that the person in his arms was lying quietly in his chest, with a few crystal-clear raindrops still hanging on her long eyelashes.
The hair on his forehead was also stuck tightly to his face, making him look extremely pitiful.
His gaze was cold, and he snorted, "You dared to defy this young master? Now you'll behave yourself?"
Seeing that the person in his arms did not react, he carried the person into the courtyard where he lived in the Chen residence, and then sent someone to fetch a doctor.
Yuan Qing arrived at the government office on horseback. Wu Weiyong knew that he was a person close to a nobleman, so he did not stop him and took Yuan Qing directly to the prison.
Yuan Qing saw a furry head gently resting on the haystack, the person was quiet and still, as if asleep.
As he got closer, the red patch on Ling'er's skirt instantly stung his eyes.
Yuan Qing felt a tightness in his chest. That little girl was so small; how much pain she must be in!
Only then did Yuan Qing realize why Miss Qing was in such a hurry.
All he knew was that Wu Weiyong and Jin had imprisoned Ling'er.
Little did they know that they had also punished her with a board!
Looking at Ling'er's face again, it was as red as a ripe shrimp, and her lips were turning bluish.
Yuan Qing strode to the door, reached out and touched Ling'er's forehead; it was burning hot.
Yuan Qing realized something was wrong; Lingjiao had developed a high fever.
"Water chestnut!" he called out to her urgently, but there was no response.
Seeing that Ling'er had no reaction and Yuan Qing looked anxious, Wu Weiyong knew something was wrong.
The girl looks like she's about to die, but the person in front of her seems to care a lot.
If he had known that this little girl was also favored by a noble person, he would have found her a doctor.
Then he thought about it again and started blaming Jin, complaining in his heart that she had been too ruthless.
"Open the door!" Yuan Qing practically shouted.
Upon hearing this, the jailer quickly stepped forward and opened the cell door.
Yuan Qing rushed in, feeling sorry for Ling'er and wanting to pick her up, but seeing her injuries, he dared not touch her for fear of touching her wounds.
Seeing this, Wu Weiyong asked the jailer for help, and they found a stretcher so that Ling'er could be lifted onto the carriage.
Yuan Qing looked at Wu Weiyong standing in front of the carriage, which made Wu Weiyong feel a little uneasy.
That guy's eyes looked like he wanted to skin him alive!
Yuan Qing turned around, drove the carriage, and took Ling'er back.
After Xie Yanzhi carried Shen Qingnian back to the house, he instructed the servant to prepare some hot water so that she could take a hot bath and avoid catching a cold.
He reached out and untied Shen Qingnian's sash, removing her soaking wet clothes.
She was exposed to him like this. Xie Yanzhi glanced at her beautiful face, then reached out and pulled the blanket over her.
He wasn't in the mood to do anything right now; he wanted to see her when she was sober, to see how she would react!
Xie Yanzhi sat down on the chair next to him and closed his eyes to rest.
He was afraid that if he looked at it any longer, he would lose control.
When Shen Qingnian slowly woke up, she found herself in a bathtub, the warm water making her body no longer feel cold.
She suddenly remembered that Xie Yanzhi seemed to have picked her up, and then she fainted and knew nothing more.
She leaned over the edge of the bathtub, surveying the room before her.
The room features a set of rosewood tables and chairs, along with some antique porcelain, exuding an understated yet luxurious atmosphere.
There was also a faint scent of cedar lingering around her nose, and she instantly realized that this was Xie Yanzhi's room!
What about the others?
Shen Qingnian felt a little flustered. She glanced around the room and, not seeing anyone, tried to get up and put on her clothes.
She had barely moved when she realized something was wrapped around her waist, and a cold voice came from behind her: "You're awake?"
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