Chapter 267 Reclaiming Princess Qinghe
After thinking for a moment, the imperial physician added, "However, if the princess has the strength, it would be best if she could come down for a walk occasionally to relax and clear her mind, which would improve her mood."
Lu Yuan withdrew his imposing aura, raised an eyebrow at Shen Ci'an, and asked, "Did you hear that, Lord Shen?"
Shen Ci'an was not annoyed by this. He wrapped the sugar cake up again and put it away. "Alright, when we get back to the manor, I'll have the kitchen make your favorite dish again. There won't be any outsiders waiting around to restrain you then."
The imperial physician, feeling somewhat uneasy for having offended Shen Ci'an earlier, went along with his words and praised, "Lord Shen and the county princess have a deep and harmonious relationship; they are truly a match made in heaven."
Actually, he had always wondered why, back in Yaocheng, Miss Ji, the Qinghe County Princess, was closer to Lord Lu, but now she had transformed into Madam Shen.
However, the reason he was able to live so long was because he didn't have much curiosity.
Know what you should ask and what you shouldn't ask.
"Of course, of course," Shen Ci'an replied with a faint smile, accepting his polite gesture. "Having a family is naturally different from being single."
“By the way,” Shen Ci’an cupped his hands to Lu Yuan again, “I must also thank Lord Lu for taking care of my wife along the way. I will definitely pay a visit to express my gratitude in person another day.”
Although she couldn't see Lu Yuan's expression, Jiang Zhi knew he must be feeling frustrated.
So she tugged at Shen Ci'an's sleeve and said, "Master, I'm tired and want to sleep for a while."
"Okay, sleep peacefully, I'll stay here with you." Shen Ci'an lowered the carriage curtain, helped her lie down, and tucked her in.
Lu Yuan couldn't stand it any longer, so he snorted and pulled on the reins to ride away.
Since Shen Ci'an arrived, the task of taking care of Jiang Zhi has fallen to him.
Whether it was changing dressings, taking medicine, or preparing meals and wiping his body, he did everything meticulously.
Dark Moon and Shadow were both freed up and were pushed aside.
Everyone around was astonished.
This Lord Shen is a favorite of the Emperor. Not only did he personally come to pick up his wife, but he also took care of her personally in every way.
It's clear that the two have a very good relationship.
As Lu Yuan walked through the ranks, he would often hear discussions about how much Lord Shen loved his wife.
He couldn't help but sneer inwardly.
Offering unsolicited favors and putting on airs.
Even Ye Qi noticed his unusual behavior these past two days, and took advantage of the night watch to sidle up to him and ask, "Boss...did you break up with your girlfriend?"
Lu Yuan glanced at him and said, "If you can't speak properly, then shut up."
"That's right. Princess Qinghe was so close to you, especially when you were in Yaocheng. But now that damned Lord Shen is here, it's hard for you to even get close to her. It's really infuriating."
Lu Yuan broke off a branch and threw it into the fire. "What do you want to say?"
Ye Qi chuckled, "Boss, aren't you planning to find a way to snatch Princess Qinghe back?"
"Rob?" Lu Yuan's face was expressionless, only the corners of his lips were slightly pursed.
Hasn't he thought about it?
But no one could sway her thoughts.
If he really forces her, Crown Prince Xiao Xuanyou is a cautionary tale.
"You don't understand." Lu Yuan didn't want to say more, so he got up and left.
Ye Qi couldn't help but sigh.
Even the leader of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, the head of the unit, can be troubled by love!
It seems I'll have to take matters into my own hands.
Otherwise, if word got out that their Northern Garrison was being suppressed and beaten by a civil official, would they still be able to survive in the outside world?
We will arrive in Kyoto in another half day.
As the weather gradually warmed up, Shen Ci'an went to the Crown Prince to discuss matters after entering the capital.
Jiang Zhi, following the imperial physician's advice, was helped out by Ru Ying and An Yue and slowly walked around.
The convoy stopped by the river for a rest. Jiang Zhi hadn't moved around much these past few days, so it was a rare treat to get some fresh air like this, and she felt much better both physically and mentally.
"Princess Qinghe." Ye Qi suddenly rushed by, carrying something in his pocket, looking anxious.
But upon seeing Jiang Zhi, he stopped, bowed, and then walked away.
Jiang Zhi called out to him, "What are you rushing off to do?"
"No, it's nothing." Ye Qi tightened the things in his arms, trying to cover himself up as he prepared to leave again.
"Wait a minute," Jiang Zhi frowned slightly as speaking loudly would pull at the wound on her shoulder. "Are those gauze and medicine in your hand? Who's injured?"
Ye Qi couldn't help but pat her head in frustration, "No, the boss told me not to say, so please don't ask, Princess."
"Is Lu Yuan injured? Is it serious? Where is he?" Jiang Zhi's voice became anxious.
Ruying and Anyue supported her, saying, "Madam, you must take care of your health."
Ye Qi didn't dare to really frighten Jiang Zhi, so he stammered, "On the day the county princess was shot with an arrow, the eldest brother took a knife from the assassin to save you, but he waited until the county princess had the arrow removed and stabilized before stopping the bleeding."
"The wound is on his neck, it's three inches long. If it were any deeper, the boss would be dead."
As he spoke, he carefully observed Jiang Zhi's expression, fearing that she might not be able to bear it, and quickly added, "But now there is no danger to his life. He just accidentally reopened his wound. I'll go and treat it for him."
Jiang Zhi stood there, stunned.
She fell into a coma after being shot by an arrow, and several days passed before she fully regained her senses. No one had mentioned Lu Yuan's injury to her.
She recalled carefully and realized that Lu Yuan had indeed been dressed very conservatively during this period, with the buttons fastened all the way up to his chin.
Despite his injuries, he not only had to take care of himself along the way, but also command the army, plan routes, and keep watch against assassins at night.
Does he really think he's made of iron?
"Where is he? Take me to him." Her face turned cold.
Ye Qi breathed a sigh of relief.
His face showed a troubled expression. "Princess, the eldest brother has been telling us to keep this from you. If I take you there, I'll definitely get a beating from his military rod!"
“I told you, take me there.”
Jiang Zhi's voice was unquestionable.
She rarely gets this angry.
Ye Qi shrank back, recalling the time she interrogated two assassins in Yao City.
He dared not say anything more, and with a bitter face, he slowly led her to a deserted spot by the river.
Lu Yuan sat casually on a rock by the river, his left leg bent and his arm draped over his knee. Hearing footsteps, he frowned and turned his head. "I already told you it's a minor injury, why are you making such a fuss..."
Before he could utter the word "strange," he froze, "Why are you here?"
Jiang Zhi was injured and didn't walk very fast, so Lu Yuan got up to go to her.
"It's windy by the river, what are you doing here?" He was about to touch her hand to check its temperature when he remembered their current status.
He stretched out his hand, then lowered it back to his side.
"Why didn't you tell me you were injured?" Jiang Zhi asked, staring at him.
Lu Yuan frowned and looked at Ye Qi beside him, "Who told you to speak up?"
Ye Qi felt uneasy under his glare and couldn't help but mutter to himself.
If I don't say anything, how can Princess Qinghe show you any affection? How can she give you two a chance to spend time together?
Not only did they cause me so much trouble, but they also didn't appreciate it.
I feel wronged and want to cry.
“Don’t blame Ye Qi,” Jiang Zhi interrupted Lu Yuan, “Now I’m asking you, why did you hide your injury from me?”
She looked up at the wound on Lu Yuan's neck.
However, given the significant height difference between them and her injuries, Lu Yuan was afraid that she might hurt herself instead, so he could only sigh and bend down slightly to make it easier for her to check on him.
He still held her waist loosely, as if afraid she would fall in front of him.
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