There was a subtle emotion in his words: "You walked back like this?"

Facing Xiao Yi's question, Shen Bingning looked down at her legs in a daze. Everything was normal, except that the hem of her skirt was a little messy, but because of the protection of her trousers, there was nothing wrong with it.

She answered frankly: "Yes, there are so many green dates that I can't hold them all with both hands."

Xiao Yi shifted his gaze from her legs, and said with a hint of teasing: "It seems that my beloved concubine is really very casual."

These seemingly complimenting words actually implied other meanings, which made Shen Bingning sneer inwardly, regretting that she had been soft-hearted and ran around for him.

She decided not to put herself in a difficult position anymore, and was not afraid of Xiao Yi's identity, so she simply took back the green dates and placed them in the corner farthest away from Xiao Yi.

Afterwards, Shen Bingning picked two green dates, found a relatively clean stone slab, sat down by herself, turned her back to Xiao Yi, and took a loud bite. The crisp sound echoed in the narrow cave.

I silently calculated in my heart that if he asked for it, I would definitely not give it to him.

He had to pay the price for his arrogance and endure hunger and cold.

Xiao Yi looked at Shen Bingning's back. Her wet clothes were clinging to her skin, outlining her graceful figure. Her fragile waist seemed so fragile that it seemed impossible to hold it in one hand.

Thinking of her going out alone, he couldn't help feeling a little angry and worried.

After enjoying the green dates, Shen Bingning planned to go outside to bask in the sun to dispel the discomfort caused by the moisture in her body.

At this time, Xiao Yi gave an order: "Go and collect some dry firewood."

Facing Xiao Yi's order, Shen Bingning asked expressionlessly what it was for. Xiao Yi seemed to realize his dependence on Shen Bingning at this moment, and gave a rare explanation: "It's damp and cold inside the cave, we need to light a fire to keep warm and dry clothes at the same time."

"How can you start a fire without a fire?"

Shen Bingning asked further, but she had no idea.

Xiao Yi played with the ring in his hand, and said with some confidence: "You are responsible for collecting firewood, and I will solve the rest of the problems."

Hearing this, Shen Bingning stopped arguing and immediately went out to collect firewood.

As the cave was poorly ventilated, she piled dry firewood outside the cave entrance for safety reasons.

"Once it's lit, there will inevitably be smoke, and leaving it inside won't help the smoke spread."

She took the initiative to explain to avoid unnecessary misunderstanding.

Xiao Yi responded calmly, walking towards the pile of dry firewood, ready to take action: "I have no doubts, my beloved concubine, there is no need to say more. Excessive explanation will only make you look guilty."

Just as Shen Bingning was about to refute, her eyes inadvertently touched the shocking wound on Xiao Yi's back. The blood was black and still slowly oozing out, which was unbearable to look at.

While she was distracted, Xiao Yi had already successfully lit the dry wood.

"how did you do that?"

She certainly didn't see anything to start the fire.

Xiao Yi chuckled, not intending to reveal the secret, "This is my method, how can I tell you so easily."

Shen Bingning didn't care much. Xiao Yi then returned to the stone bed and sat down, ordering, "Take off your wet clothes and dry them."

Shen Bingning's outer robe was already soaked, leaving only a thin pink shirt against her body, and underneath it were her private parts as a woman.

Recalling Xiao Yi's previous teasing, she decided to take this opportunity to fight back: "How dare I? I'm afraid that Your Majesty will think that I'm too reckless and frivolous."

Before, I just put a few green dates on the hem of my skirt, and he looked at me like that. If I really take off my clothes now, I don’t know what hurtful words he will say.

Xiao Yi changed his posture and leaned against the stone wall, his tone was a little deep: "My beloved concubine, do you think this is the end? That's why you disregarded all etiquette and were so rude to me?"

His words seemed to be a question, or a reminder, reminding her that no matter what the circumstances, status and etiquette cannot be ignored.

Shen Bingning's hand paused slightly while adding firewood. Her eyes flashed with thought in the reflection of the campfire, as if she was savoring the deep meaning behind Xiao Yi's words.

Could it be that this emperor, who is usually so arrogant, really has a way to escape from this wilderness predicament?

Realizing this, Shen Bingning couldn't help but feel a little cautious. If there really was such a way out, even if it was only a small possibility, it would always be right to be polite to him.

Moreover, the act of throwing the jujube far away in the impulse just now was indeed too reckless. Even if the other party was usually domineering, there should be a limit.

In order to make up for this impulsive act, Shen Bingning stood up again, carefully picked up some forked branches from all around, and used them to cleverly reach the green dates that fell in the distance. She then gently placed them in front of Xiao Yi, and then returned to the fire with peace of mind. She slowly took off her pink shirt that was wet with dew, and carefully placed it next to the flame, hoping that the warmth could dispel the dampness in the clothes.

Just as she was about to sit down again, an unquestionable command suddenly sounded from behind: "Come here."

Shen Bingning sighed secretly in her heart. The boss stood up reluctantly and walked towards Xiao Yi with heavy steps.

Xiao Yi took off his outer robe without hesitation, threw it at Shen Bingning, and ordered in a tone that did not allow for resistance: "Take it to dry."

The outer robe was stained with poisonous blood left over from the battle. Shen Bingning reached out to catch it almost reflexively, a trace of panic flashing across her face.

She knew very well how powerful this poisonous blood was. If she was contaminated by it, the consequences would be disastrous, not to mention if she accidentally ingested it.

She carefully picked up the outer robe with her fingertips and found a place away from the fire that was well ventilated to hang it up. Before she could sit back by the warm fire, Xiao Yi's voice rang in her ears again.

"Treat my wounds."

"Treat the wound?"

Shen Bingning shook her head in disbelief. "I don't know any medical skills, and there are no usable herbs here."

"Do as I say. As for the materials..."

Xiao Yi's gaze unconsciously moved over Shen Bingning, finally stopping on her underwear.

The texture is soft and delicate, perfect for bandaging wounds.

Shen Bingning immediately understood what he meant. She crossed her arms over her chest, looking a little unhappy. "Your Majesty, why don't you use your own clothes?"

She only had one outer garment on her body, and a thin bellyband underneath. If she gave him her underwear, wouldn't she be facing him almost naked? She absolutely could not accept such a request.

Seeing Shen Bingning's resolute look as she protected her chest, Xiao Yi's eyes narrowed slightly, and his tone revealed a little displeasure, "From head to toe, is there any part of your beloved concubine that doesn't belong to me?"

Why hide it?

These words were like a cold wind blowing through, causing Shen Bingning to feel a strong sense of disgust.

In this era, the status of women is like a leaf drifting in the wind, at the mercy of others, and his words undoubtedly aggravate this injustice.

The right to work that modern women pursue is more or less an attempt to avoid hearing such language that treats women as subordinates.

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