She lifted her skirt and squatted down to take Yang Shuhuan's pulse, but suddenly felt her wrist being gripped by a large, well-defined hand.
With just a little effort, the man pulled Ning Yin into his arms.
In an instant, the crisp, woody scent filled the nostrils, and the man's handsome face appeared magnified.
Being too close, Ning Yin unconsciously shrank back, trying to break free.
But his strong, powerful arms wrapped himself up even more tightly, as if he were holding a precious treasure and was reluctant to let go.
"Young Master Li, you, you must let me go first, otherwise she might be in danger. She is the legitimate daughter of the Marquis's family, and I don't want you to take risks for me."
Ning Yin's cheeks flushed, her voice was weak, and she secretly glanced at the man above her.
Xiao Xuan's eyes flickered; he had previously thought he had concealed his emotions well.
But seeing this scene today, he could no longer control himself.
This woman's place in his heart had inexplicably become even more important.
Xiao Xuan hummed in response but did not speak, his grip on Ning Yin remaining firm.
The surroundings suddenly became unusually quiet, and neither Qingying, Suxin, nor the old woman dared to make a sound to disturb them.
After a while, Xiao Xuan calmed down and released the person.
His initial emotions were suppressed, and he only glanced indifferently at Yang Shuhuan on the ground, "She won't die, Qingying will handle it!"
His tone was nonchalant as he glanced around at the mess and corpses scattered throughout the room.
The stench of blood mixed with the smell of Chinese medicine made the whole room smell smoky and foul.
Xiao Xuan knew that Ning Yin cared about this clinic. Although he wanted to bring her into the East Palace as soon as possible, he cared more about Ning Yin's feelings.
He would rather make two extra trips every day than let Ningyin leave her hometown.
This is what she longs for; he should help her rebuild it.
"The house is uninhabitable for now. Why don't you come back with me? I'll send someone to repair it. You can decide whether you want to come back after it's fixed, okay?"
Xiao Xuan gently inquired about Ning Yin's opinion. Now that he fully understood his own feelings, he was willing to consider everything properly for Ning Yin.
But he did have some intentions; bringing the person back would always give him more opportunities.
Ning Yin stared at the seven or eight corpses lying on the ground, her heart filled with panic, and she didn't listen to Xiao Xuan's words at all.
She now has only one thought: she can't let Li Xuan take the blame for her.
Thinking it over, Ning Yin pushed Xiao Xuan away, her tone resolute.
"Don't worry about me, Young Master Li. I'll go to the yamen to confess tomorrow. You should leave now! I killed all these people..."
No sooner had she finished speaking than she felt her feet slip and Xiao Xuan hoisted her onto his shoulder.
"That's right. I have several lives on my hands, and now the only thing I can do is to go out and hide with you for a while, so we need to hurry!"
Xiao Xuan moved very quickly, taking only a few steps to cross the courtyard.
If he doesn't hurry, it probably won't be long before the general's and marquis's men arrive.
At that point, I'm afraid I won't be able to hide my true identity.
He carefully lifted the person onto the horse's back, then lifted his robe and straddled the horse himself.
Before Ning Yin could react, Xiao Xuan pulled on her and yanked the reins, and the horse shot off like an arrow.
Feeling the wind howling in his ears, Xiao Xuan worried that Ning Yin would catch a cold, so he held her even tighter.
An hour later, Xiao Xuan rode his horse to Li Chengyan's villa.
Ningyin felt a little nauseous as she helped the person off the horse.
This was her first time riding a horse, and also the first time she had shared a horse with a man.
Are you alright?
Xiao Xuan took out a handkerchief and handed it to Ning Yin, then gently patted her back.
Once Ningyin had calmed down a bit, they carefully helped her into the courtyard.
As soon as I entered, I saw Li Chengyan carrying a pot of wine, staggering towards the room.
Ning Yin recognized this person as the one who had brought her money last time, and turned to look at Xiao Xuan.
"This is my distant cousin. His family fell on hard times and he came here to seek refuge."
Xiao Xuan casually explained, leading the person all the way to Tingfeng Garden.
This garden faces south, with a tranquil atmosphere and numerous artificial hills. Xiao Xuan had already ordered it to be prepared, and he had been waiting for this day.
Let's settle the person here for a while, and when the time is right, we'll bring them into the Eastern Palace.
"You've had a lot of frights today, and I... I guess you're tired. Why don't you rest for a while, and I'll bring you dinner when it's ready?"
Ning Yin nodded. She did indeed feel weak all over and had no energy at all.
After Xiao Xuan said that, she agreed.
Let's talk about everything after we've rested.
......
When Ning Yin woke up, the light in the room was dim.
She pinched the bridge of her nose, then threw back the covers and got up.
In front of the red window with its openwork carvings, Ningyin could see the snowflakes falling in a sliver of light.
She slipped on her shoes and strolled to the window, watching the layers of mist rise from the lake.
The snowflakes vanished without a trace the moment they hit the lake.
The snowflakes were beautiful, but fleeting, and Ningyin couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.
Lost in thought, she was completely unaware that Xiao Xuan had gently pushed open the door, the man holding a silver fox fur cloak in his arms.
She only realized someone was there when she felt a warm sensation on her back.
Turning around, her gaze met Xiao Xuan's deep eyes.
He was so handsome, with a cool and aloof air that Ning Yin's heart would race whenever she looked into his eyes.
Feeling the man's intense gaze, she lowered her eyes and secretly looked at the snow outside.
The man leaned over and pulled her cloak tighter around her, his tone gentle.
“Su Xin and the old woman have been brought back. You’ve been sleeping for a long time, so I didn’t let them come over to disturb you.”
Ning Yin nodded and expressed her gratitude.
"Thank you for saving me, Young Master Li. I have no way to repay you but to do my best to take care of your health in the future."
After speaking, she bowed to Xiao Xuan. Upon seeing this, Xiao Xuan's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly reached out to help Ning Yin up.
“Miss Ning, there’s no need for us to be so distant. You cured my illness, and what I did was insignificant.”
Seeing Ning Yin's once beautiful and aloof face now shrouded in gloom, Xiao Xuan couldn't help but feel a pang in his heart.
She must be very sad and upset. If other girls encountered such a thing, they would probably really break down.
Fortunately, after they left, Qingying packed up all of Ningyin's belongings and sent them over.
As for the clinic building, he will have it rebuilt quickly.
After a long silence, Xiao Xuan finally mustered up his courage and said, "Actually, you don't have to treat me like an outsider. You can confide all your grievances and resentments to me, and I will help you!"
All he could do was clear away all obstacles for her so she could do what she wanted without worry.
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