Inside the cave at the foot of the cliff.
The burning fire chased away some of the chill, and Mu Chenshuang bandaged Fu Junheng's wounds.
Just as Mu Chenshuang jumped down, Fu Junheng jumped down immediately after her and pulled her into his arms. At that moment, the wound on his already injured arm reopened, and blood flowed continuously.
There happened to be a cave below.
The three of them jumped down the vines to the cave entrance, where extremely precious herbs grew along the edge. These herbs were excellent at promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and could accelerate the healing of Fu Junheng's wounds.
Mu Chenshuang stopped the bleeding and bandaged Fu Junheng's wound. "Okay, just be careful not to pull on the wound."
She had just pulled her hand back when his large hand grabbed her left wrist and pulled her in front of Fu Junheng. Her palm and thumb were scraped and bleeding.
Mu Chenshuang was taken aback.
Fu Junheng reached out and picked up the crushed herbs from the stone, carefully wiping them on her wound. The slight stinging sensation made Mu Chenshuang frown slightly.
She looked down at the man's careful movements. The flickering flames illuminated his clear and deep face. Perhaps the firelight softened his coldness, for at this moment his expression appeared so gentle.
The warmth of his fingers flowed rapidly down her arm like a warm current, stimulating her heart, and she felt a pang of sadness.
Fu Junheng then removed his eye bandage and bandaged Mu Chenshuang's wound.
Mu Chenshuang was taken aback and subconsciously withdrew her hand. She had noticed the eye band he was wearing. It was not made of ordinary material, but of extremely precious golden silkworm silk. It had been soaked in top-quality medicinal herbs for at least four years before it was made. It could effectively block sunlight, reduce irritation, and nourish his eyes. It was extremely precious.
You don't have to do that.
Fu Junheng held her hand tightly and said in a deep voice, "It's just an eye patch. It can help your wound heal faster and leave no scars, so it has done its job."
Mu Chenshuang's heart inexplicably raced.
At this moment.
Shen Nanzhi returned to the cave from the entrance and saw the scene before him. His grip on his sword tightened involuntarily, and his brows furrowed slightly.
"Shuang'er, are you injured?"
Shen Nanzhi's words pulled Mu Chenshuang back to reality. She quickly withdrew her hand, leaving Fu Junheng's hand empty. Seeing her hurried movements, his eyes darkened slightly.
Shen Nan stepped forward and took Mu Chenshuang's hand, revealing a worried expression.
Mu Chenshuang withdrew her hand and explained, "I'm fine, just a scratch, it's nothing serious. How did your checkup go? Can I go up now?"
Shen Nanzhi had just gone to the cave entrance to investigate the situation.
“It’s at least seven zhang from the top of the cliff to here. It’s snowing outside now, and it looks like it will snow all night. I’m afraid we won’t be able to get up there for a while. We’ll have to wait until tomorrow morning to see how things go,” Shen Nanzhi explained.
"Then that's the only way."
Shen Nanzhi wiped the fruit in his arms clean and handed three to her, saying, "Have some to tide you over."
Mu Chenshuang reached out and took it, responding with a sound of agreement.
Just as she was wondering why he only had one fruit in his hand, she was about to take one out and give it to him so that he could share it with Fu Junheng.
Shen Nanzhi tossed the fruit in his hand to Fu Junheng and said indifferently, "Crown Prince Junheng, please don't find it offensive."
Fu Junheng caught the fruit that was thrown to him steadily and said, "Thanks."
Shen Nanzhi sat down next to Mu Chenshuang, who was about to give him a piece of fruit.
Fu Junheng shoved the fruit in his hand into hers, his expression unreadable, "You're a woman, eat more, don't go hungry."
It's practically saying you're pregnant and can't go hungry.
Mu Chenshuang was startled and turned her head to look at Fu Junheng, whose expression was calm.
Since none of them were eating it, she didn't bother to say anything more. The fruit, which grew on the cliff face and was imbued with spiritual energy, was very beneficial for Sui Sui to recover her spiritual power.
Mu Chenshuang ate the fruit.
For a moment, the cave was unusually quiet, so quiet that only the sound of the fire burning could be heard, and the atmosphere was somber.
Shen Nanzhi looked at Mu Chenshuang and asked, "Shuang'er, how have you been lately?"
Mu Chenshuang looked up and met his deep eyes, as if a thousand words were hidden in those eyes.
"I'm fine," Mu Chenshuang replied with a slight smile, then changed the subject, asking, "Where's my father?"
Lord Mu and Shen Nanzhi were both stationed at the border.
Shen Nanzhi replied, "The border is bitterly cold, and the Marquis has been experiencing leg pain lately, but otherwise he's fine. Once the weather warms up, the Marquis will return to the capital as ordered, and then you and your father can have a good get-together. He's been thinking of you and even asked me to bring some things back. I'll give them to you after I leave."
Mu Chenshuang responded, "You've worked hard too. Now that you're back in the capital, you need to take good care of yourself."
From Shen Nanzhi's appearance, she could tell that he had a weak spleen and suffered from rheumatism, which was inevitable due to years of fighting on the frontier.
"Then Father should know about my situation by now!"
Shen Nanzhi responded softly, "He respects your decision, as long as you're doing well."
Mu Chenshuang responded with a lowered gaze.
Mu Chenshuang chatted with Shen Nanzhi for a few minutes, and her expression was exceptionally gentle when facing Shen Nanzhi.
Fu Junheng sat to the side listening to their conversation. He was completely ignored as an outsider. Mu Chenshuang didn't look at him anymore, as if he had completely disappeared from her sight.
Instantly.
He lowered his eyes slightly, the firelight flickering in his golden pupils, making them appear cold and gloomy.
Sudden.
The burning fire was extinguished by a gust of wind, accompanied by a chilling cold.
The cave was instantly swallowed by darkness, and a biting cold swept in.
Mu Chenshuang turned around abruptly, and the fire suddenly went out. Caught off guard, she was hit by the cold air and shivered.
Shen Nanzhi squatted down and rushed forward to start a fire.
She subconsciously turned to look at Fu Junheng beside her. In that instant, before her eyes had adjusted to the darkness, her lips collided with that familiar soft touch, accompanied by the man's alluring musky scent.
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