Meanwhile, Mu Bai and Su Ruanruan were unaware that Huo Yan had their eyes on them.
Su Ruanruan was happily kneading a clay figurine of herself and Mu Bai, and then pestered Mu Bai to buy her candied hawthorns.
Mu Bai agreed to all her requests. Before long, he had several snacks in his hands.
"Childish." Huo Yan turned to leave, but caught a glimpse of Niu Mang and Bai Yun's maid Xiao Yuan coming out of a steamed bun shop. Niu Mang said something that made Xiao Yuan laugh heartily.
Huo Yan withdrew his gaze and walked in the opposite direction from Su Ruanruan, heading back to the yamen to find Jin Yu.
Su Ruanruan felt that besides the pointing and whispering of others, there were several sharp gazes fixed on her and Mu Bai on the street, but when she looked around to look for them, they were gone.
Mu Bai held her hand tightly to comfort her, "Ruan Ruan, don't be afraid, I'll always be with you."
...
At noon, the two of them had lunch together, fed Su Ruanruan her medicine, and changed the gauze on her wound.
“Brother Mu Bai, you should go to the academy. I can manage on my own at home. You mustn’t let me ruin your future.”
"But how can I feel at ease leaving you alone?"
"It's okay, I'm much better now. The injury on my shoulder looks deep, but it's nothing serious."
"Okay, you rest well at home and wait for me to come back."
Mu Bai went back into the room, carrying a small package. He repeatedly told Su Ruanruan to take good care of herself and not to do any work before leaving.
Watching Mu Bai walk away, Su Ruanruan looked towards the alleyway behind her, where a figure quickly shrank back.
Su Ruanruan squinted and quietly walked over.
"Gu Ji, if you run away again, believe me, I'll never speak to you again!"
The boy in front finally stopped and paused before turning around.
Their eyes met, and he quickly gave in, obediently walking towards Su Ruanruan.
What brings you to the county town?
"I...I heard you had an accident, and I was worried, so I came to...check on you."
Gu Ji looked Su Ruanruan up and down. He didn't know how badly she was injured, but even after several days, there were still faint bruises on her face.
He pulled a porcelain bottle from his pocket. "This works quite well. You can take it and use it."
Su Ruanruan took it, turned around and walked back, "Follow me."
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