Jiang Ling asked in a low voice: "Eunuch, the Third Princess has always lived here. This... doesn't look like a cold palace. How can it be so remote?"
The young eunuch whispered, "To answer the young general's question, the third princess had been in the cold palace before. That's where she lived with the crazy concubines. Sometimes she was sent here because she made a mistake."
"This is the long-abandoned cold palace, even worse than the real one. Let me take you in."
When I opened the door, I saw the empty yard. There was not even a tree, and it was overgrown with weeds. It was desolate. Not to mention where the princess lived, even the eunuch's residence was better than this.
The young eunuch looked at it and felt a little embarrassed. He should have moved the Third Princess to another place. This place is really...
Standing at the door and knocking: "Third Princess, Third Princess, are you there?"
He pushed the door but it wouldn't open. It was obviously locked from the inside. The young eunuch was somewhat helpless: "Young General, I'll go call someone. I don't know what's wrong with the Third Princess not opening the door."
As they were talking, there was some rustling sound in the house. The third princess had a fever. Her face was red and she struggled to open the door. Her body was shaking with pain.
I didn't expect to get sick after using cold water last night. My body is really fragile. I used to use cold water and never got sick.
The door opened, and Jiang Ling looked at the man whose face was abnormally red. His body was so thin that it seemed like a gust of wind could blow him down. How could he be so thin? He was even thinner than at the previous palace banquet.
Li Xue raised her head and took a look. When she saw Jiang Ling, her mind exploded. Her lips moved and she said in disbelief, "Major General, you...why are you here?"
As soon as she finished speaking, she felt warm all over. The refreshing woody scent coming from the man was very reassuring. Was this his clothes?
"Tomorrow we are leaving the city for the Northern Wasteland. I just asked for my leave from His Majesty, and His Majesty asked me to come and see the princess. Do you... have a fever?"
There was some worry in Jiang Ling's eyes. If it was really cold, how could she bear the fatigue of the journey? But if she waited, how long would she have to wait before she could leave?
Li Xue shook her head, her throat a little sore. "Nothing, I just have a cold. I'm leaving tomorrow. The Major General will be waiting for me outside the palace."
"Well, but before that, the princess needs to see the imperial physician first. Please go and call the imperial physician over."
The young eunuch hesitated for a moment, then hurriedly said, "Yes, I'll call the imperial physician right away."
After the young eunuch left, the two stood face to face in a somewhat awkward position. Li Xue's mind was in a daze, and she said bluntly: "Young General, why don't you come in and sit down."
"……good."
He agreed. He actually agreed. He’s so easy to talk to.
After Li Xue and the others came in and sat down, they subconsciously wanted to pour him some water. When they lifted the kettle, they found that there was no water. They felt a little uncomfortable: "I, I'll go boil some water."
"Wait, Princess, if you are sick, go lie down on the couch and I will come down to boil some water."
Jiang Ling came to the yard with a kettle, skillfully fetched water and found firewood, then started to light the burning water.
Li Xue stood behind the door, secretly watching him sitting there, feeling a little sad and uncomfortable in her heart. He was really... very good. No wonder the eldest princess always missed him.
Well, it’s so unlucky for such a good man to marry her. She doesn’t know how unlucky he will be in the future. She will take the initiative to stay away from him in the future.
She doesn't want...anyone else to die because of her!
Soon the hot water was ready. Jiang Ling filled the kettle with water and placed it on the stool beside the bed. She whispered, "Drink some water later. Your throat will feel better."
Li Xue lowered her head and didn't dare to look at him: "Well, thank you."
The two of them were silent, and the strange atmosphere was broken only when the imperial physician came over. After taking her pulse, the physician said in a gentle voice, "Third Princess, you are too weak."
"You should eat more meat in the future. And as for this cold, I'll make some medicine for you. You must take it twice a day on time, okay?"
"Okay, I understand. Thank you, Judge Lin."
Jiang Ling asked softly, "Princess, we are leaving the city tomorrow morning. If you are not feeling well, we can stay for a few more days until you feel better."
Li Xue shook her head anxiously: "Major General, I can leave the palace tomorrow. Don't worry about me. Just take the medicine on time on the way."
"I... don't want to stay in the palace. I want to leave. I hope the young general will agree to my request."
She had finally been able to leave the palace, so how could she stay here at this critical moment because of illness? Absolutely not. Even if she died, she would rather die outside the palace.
Seeing her say this, Jiang Ling didn't know what to say.
"I understand. Then, we will pick up the princess outside the palace early tomorrow morning. If there is no one to take care of her, how will we pack her luggage?"
Li Xue paused and continued, "There were palace maids serving me before, but they all died later, so I'm the only one left. Don't worry, General. I can handle it myself."
Jiang Ling took out a porcelain box from her bosom and handed it to her: "This is Ningxue Cream, for treating scars on your hands. Third Princess, you can... apply it on it and wrap it with cloth."
"Okay, thank you."
She looked down at her rough hands and felt a little sad. She really was not worthy of him. Alas.
After Jiang Ling gave her the ointment, he waited for her to drink it before leaving. After all, he was an outsider and could not stay in the harem for too long, otherwise there would be rumors.
Li Xue and others walked away. When she opened the porcelain box, a faint medicinal fragrance smelled very pleasant. She applied some on her red and swollen hands. The cool feeling was very comfortable.
Not long after, the eldest princess arrived with her companions. She glanced at the half-dead figure lying on the bed and snorted coldly, "Life is truly unforgiving. I heard that my sister is leaving the palace tomorrow."
"I'm sending some delicious food to my sister. It will be hard to eat so many delicious foods after you leave the palace. And drink the blood swallow soup now."
Li Xue looked at the blood swallow soup in front of her with some resistance.
Seeing this, the eldest princess's face turned cold. She put her hand to her mouth and said coldly, "Drink it. I have prepared something good for you. When you go to the Northern Wasteland, keep a close eye on the Jiang family."
"If there is any news to be passed back, this is also what the emperor intended. After taking this pill, you must take the antidote every three months. If you don't take the antidote, you will die in pain."
"Come, eat quickly. I still have to report to my father. If it weren't for my father's instructions, I wouldn't bother to come and see you. It's bad luck."
Li Xue took the pill and gave a bitter smile. As expected, how could she be free? They used poison to control her and make her a spy. If the Major General found out, she would...
The princess waited for her to swallow it, and then waited for another half an hour. Only after the medicine had taken effect in her stomach and she could no longer vomit it out did she get up and leave.
After the people left, Li Xue covered her chest and coughed. It was impossible for her to be a spy. Even if she did, her father would still kill her. It would be better to let nature take its course.
Live as long as you can. As long as you can leave the palace and be free, every day you live is a blessing.
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