"Jin Zhi?" Yun Beiye patted Jin Jin Zhi on the shoulder when he saw that Jin Jin Zhi was in a daze.
Jin Jinzhi realized what was happening and bowed slightly to Yun Beiye: "Your Majesty, rest assured, the princess is unharmed. As for the group of assassins we encountered on the way, I have already dealt with them."
Jin Jinzhi reported to Yun Beiye on the battle in the Western Sea and the events of escorting Yun Duoduo back to Nanyang, of course, avoiding the fact that the two had spent the night together in the cave.
After reporting the situation, Yun Beiye told Jin Jinzhi to go back to his residence to rest, and also instructed Zhao Zhongquan to send an imperial physician to Jin Jinzhi's residence to treat his injuries regularly.
...
Meanwhile, Yun Duoduo and the others had already returned to Fu Shuang Palace.
"This servant will go prepare hot water right away, hurry back and take a hot bath!" Ah Xiang cheerfully called to several palace maids to boil water for their bath.
"Oh right, the princess must be hungry too. I'll have the kitchen prepare some snacks!"
Granny Liu changed direction and headed towards the imperial kitchen.
After Yun Duoduo returned, Fu Shuang Palace immediately became busy. Before long, Yun Duoduo was soaking in a bathtub filled with flowers.
Taking a hot bath is so relaxing!
The warm water could wash away her fatigue and anxiety.
A moment later, the palace maids of Fu Shuang Palace were busy preparing, some making beds, some getting clean clothes to change into, and others closing windows and doors.
"Princess, this is ginger soup made in the kitchen. Please drink some while it's hot to warm yourself up."
Granny Liu handed a blue porcelain bowl to Yun Duoduo. She blew on the ginger soup in the bowl and took a sip.
The spicy ginger soup was really hot! I immediately felt warm all over, and beads of sweat gradually appeared on my forehead.
[Brother Jinzhi, you've been traveling through wind and rain, so it's no wonder you've caught a cold.]
"Granny Liu, send someone to deliver a portion of this ginger soup and pastries to the Prince of Jibei's residence."
"The princess is so thoughtful. This time, we are all thanks to the Prince of Jibei. This old servant will make the arrangements right away." The people of Fushuang Palace all respected Jin Jinzhi very much. They all knew that the princess was able to grow up safely to this age thanks to the Prince of Jibei.
Yun Duoduo thought that Jin Jinzhi's body had always been robust, and he might not catch a cold after staying in the cave for one night. However, if his body was not properly cared for, he would eventually get sick.
Moreover, he had suffered so many injuries.
Oh, it's really heartbreaking.
Suddenly, Jin Jinzhi's face, so close to hers, appeared in Yun Duoduo's mind.
He lowered his head and kissed her lips, then wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her closer to him...
Their warm breaths mingled together.
Yun Duoduo touched her lips, as if she could still feel the lingering warmth on them.
She could still feel his burning hot palm on her waist.
He kissed me that day, but afterwards, he never mentioned it again.
What could be the reason?
[It seems that Sumire's brother has indeed reached the age for marriage, and his youthful passion is igniting, making him see himself as someone to extinguish that passion?]
Yun Duoduo shook her head. She knew Jin Jinzhi wasn't that kind of person, and she also knew how strong his self-control was.
But why did he push her away after kissing her?
Yun Duoduo was completely baffled.
Just then, Yun Duoduo smelled the aroma of food.
She hadn't eaten much proper food along the way, except for grilled fish and persimmons, and the aroma of this food made her mouth water.
"Princess, this is freshly made crispy pork and osmanthus cake from the kitchen. Please eat some while it's hot."
Xiao Liuzi hurriedly carried two small white jade dishes from outside and was about to walk inside when he suddenly realized something was wrong. The princess was still taking a bath, so he stopped and stood at the entrance of the bedchamber.
"I'll take it in!" Ah Xiang went out when she heard the noise and took the plate from Xiao Liu Zi's hand.
"And you, slow down your walk, don't bring in the wind and blow on our princess!" Ah Xiang glared angrily at the palace maid carrying clean clothes, who was walking very fast.
"It would be terrible if you caught a cold!"
"Yes, yes, it was my carelessness. I was too hasty." The palace maid chuckled awkwardly.
Ah Xiang placed the plate in front of Yun Duoduo. Yun Duoduo picked up a piece of Osmanthus Cake with her fingertips and put it in her mouth. It was sweet and delicious, but not greasy.
It smells so good!
Pick up another piece of crispy pork. It's crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with firm and delicious meat. It's truly a top-notch taste!
She was enjoying her meal when she suddenly remembered that she had to hurry to Shouchang Palace to report her safety to her grandmother.
"Little Liu, send someone to deliver these Osmanthus Cakes and Crispy Pork to the Prince of Jibei's Mansion as well!" Yun Duoduo shouted towards the door.
"Alright, I'll get right on it!"
"Ah Xiang, quickly help me change my clothes!"
After a flurry of activity, Yun Duoduo finally got dressed and walked towards Shouchang Palace, looking radiant.
...
Inside the Prince of Jibei's residence, Jin Jinzhi quickly took a bath, avoiding her wounds, to clean off the dirt and bloodstains.
Thankfully, Duoduo was there, otherwise the wound wouldn't have healed so quickly.
He changed into a black robe with gold trim on the collar and cuffs, a jade pendant around his waist, and his hair was tied up with a jade crown. He looked dashing and his eyes showed a fierce glint.
"Send men to wipe out all the people in Zuo Guitang's household."
When Cao Canjun, who was standing at the door, heard the words coming from inside the house, his hand holding the sword trembled slightly.
“Your Highness, isn’t it inappropriate for the imperial court to interfere in matters of the martial world?” Military Advisor Cao looked at Jin Jinzhi with some difficulty.
Moreover, without His Majesty's decree, they privately deployed the imperial army to attack martial arts sects. If they were to be blamed, they would not be able to bear the responsibility.
"Who said we were using people from the imperial court?" Jin Jinzhi paused in her actions and turned to look at Military Advisor Cao.
Cao Canjun suddenly realized: "Does Your Highness mean to use people from Muyun Pavilion?"
Muyun Pavilion is a Jianghu force cultivated by Jin Jinzhi over the years. It helps him gather information from all sides and also kills people who are not killed in his name or in the name of the imperial court.
Jin Jinzhi nodded: "Make it as clean as possible..."
As soon as she finished speaking, Jin Jinzhi raised an eyebrow: "Leaving some traces is fine. Let them all know that offending the Ninth Princess of Nanyang will not end well."
As Cao Canjun listened to Jin Jinzhi speak the most ruthless words in the most indifferent tone, he swallowed hard and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.
[I hope Your Highness didn't hear those bad things you said about the princess before.]
[The prince is truly ruthless; he either doesn't act at all, or he wipes out entire clans!]
"Your Highness."
A guard stopped a few steps away from the door. Everyone in the Prince of Jibei’s mansion was very tactful; when their master was talking, they would report to him from a few steps away.
"What's wrong?"
Jin Jinzhi and Cao Canjun stopped talking about Yun Duoduo and looked towards the door.
"Your Highness, the princess has sent someone to deliver ginger soup and pastries to you."
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