Mistakenly recognized as a cousin, thousands of pampered

Tao Jiuxi tried her best to break free from the restraints on her hands and feet. However, no matter how hard she struggled, the restraints showed no signs of loosening, and all her efforts seemed in vain.

She clearly felt her body slowly sinking, as if an invisible force was dragging her into the dark abyss.

At the same time, her consciousness was becoming blurred little by little, like a candle in the wind.

Just when she felt that she was about to sink completely to the bottom of the water, suddenly, a pair of strong hands grabbed her tightly and pulled her up with force.

She knew that Shen Zhiyi had come to save her.

It’s great that Shen Zhiyi didn’t die.

While Tao Jiuxi was in a state of blurred consciousness, she vaguely felt someone pressing hard on her chest, and then someone gave her artificial respiration.

When she finally regained some consciousness, she couldn't help coughing violently and spit out some water.

At this moment, she felt as if her internal organs were deeply pierced by countless needles. She paused for a moment, a weak smile forming at the corner of her mouth.

"I learn... I learn... pretty fast..."

I learned CPR and artificial respiration a few days ago, and I used it on myself so soon.

Shen Zhiyi hurriedly untied the rope that bound Tao Jiuxi, and then hugged Tao Jiuxi tightly.

At this moment, the two wet bodies were tightly stuck together, and Shen Zhiyi's whole body was shaking constantly.

I almost did, just a little bit, and I would lose her forever.

When Shen Zhiyi thought of this, his heart felt like it was being tightly grasped by an invisible hand, causing him so much pain that he couldn't breathe.

Tao Jiuxi patted Shen Zhiyi's back gently and said softly, "It's okay, it's okay... I'm here."

She could clearly feel how scared Shen Zhiyi was at the moment. She hugged him tightly with heartache, hoping to calm him down by comforting him.

It took a very long time before Shen Zhiyi's mood gradually eased.

His body was no longer shaking so violently, but his hands were still tightly holding Tao Jiuxi, as if she would disappear if he let go.

"What should I do, Ayi? I have you under my control." Tao Jiuxi's body was not as uncomfortable as before, and he joked.

"I enjoy it like a cake."

"If you were tied up, I would really run away."

"Well, run far away, go find Jiang Shun, and take all the money." Shen Zhiyi's tone was very serious.

He really would rather be kidnapped himself than watch Tao Jiuxi in danger.

Tao Jiuxi's eyes became more and more sore, and just as he lowered his eyes, he saw a black spot on Shen Zhiyi's clothes.

"You were shot by an arrow?"

The arrow feather had been broken, and a short section remained on Shen Zhiyi's arm. Blood was faintly oozing from the wound, which looked particularly glaring in the moonlight.

"It's okay. I was just being careless when I was fighting with Prince Shou. It's cold at night, let's go back and change clothes first." Shen Zhiyi endured the pain and said casually. He didn't want Tao Jiuxi to worry too much.

Tao Jiuxi stood up anxiously and was about to leave, but was picked up by Shen Zhiyi.

"Your shoes are gone." Shen Zhiyi said gently.

At this time, Tao Jiuxi realized that his shoes had been lost at some point.

"With your injury, can you still hug me? I can walk by myself." Tao Jiuxi looked at Shen Zhiyi with heartache, his eyes full of worry.

"It's nothing." Shen Zhiyi said firmly, as if this injury was nothing to him.

He hugged Tao Jiuxi tightly and walked along the river bank. There was no one around, only the gentle breeze.

"Where is Prince Shou?" Tao Jiuxi frowned slightly and asked softly.

"died."

Shen Zhiyi's voice was calm, but there was a barely perceptible coldness in his eyes. He knew that Prince Shou's existence was a huge threat to them, and only when he died would they be truly safe.

The emperor had long wanted to get rid of Prince Shou, but he had been reluctant to act because he needed to demonstrate his benevolence and righteousness on the surface.

"Where are the killers?"

"died."

Shen Zhiyi's answer was still concise and clear.

Although Tao Jiuxi's words on the boat were meant to save himself and were not true, they would inevitably cause trouble if they were spread. Shen Zhiyi knew the safest way was to silence them forever.

He didn't want to give these people the chance to hurt Tao Jiuxi again, nor did he want any possible trouble to affect their lives.

"Where is the man who captured the child?"

"died."

Dead too? Tao Jiuxi's eyes widened when he heard this. He had always known that Shen Zhiyi would kill people, but he never thought he would kill so many in one day.

"Where is the child and his mother?"

"That woman is the one who stopped the car in Sucheng, and the child is Gou Wa who was rescued by Cixintang."

"He's...dead too?" Tao Jiuxi's tone was a little hesitant. He felt that Shen Zhiyi should also know that the person who poisoned him was that woman.

"No. I'm waiting for you to deal with it. I'm afraid you'll blame me."

Tao Jiuxi breathed a sigh of relief, then said, "I don't want to talk about her anymore."

Tao Jiuxi instinctively wanted to avoid this question. She was conflicted. That person repaid kindness with resentment, and she really wanted to slap her a few times.

However, as a mother, if someone threatened her child and forced her to take the medicine, she probably would have no other choice.

It was already difficult for her as a woman with a child.

If I really take revenge again, the mother and daughter will have nowhere to go.

Shen Zhiyi understood what Tao Jiuxi meant and let her do as she pleased.

The two slowly returned to the boat.

After lighting the candle, the dim candlelight illuminated the cabin. Tao Jiuxi was shocked to find that half of Shen Zhiyi's sleeves were stained with blood, and her heart suddenly tightened.

"Ayi, change into clean clothes, let's go find a doctor."

In order to take her feelings into consideration, everyone on the boat went to the inn, but now they could only go to the street to find a doctor by themselves.

"Be good, it's just a minor injury. Change your clothes first." Shen Zhiyi said softly, his eyes always staying on Tao Jiuxi. At this moment, he never left Tao Jiuxi's side, fearing that if he was not careful, she would be kidnapped by someone else again.

The feeling of fear still lingered in his heart, making him dare not relax at all.

He watched quietly as Tao Jiuxi changed her clothes behind the translucent screen and wiped the water off her hair.

Then he walked towards his bedroom with Tao Jiuxi.

Shen Zhiyi changed into a set of undergarments in front of Tao Jiuxi without any hesitation, and then took out a small wooden barrel from the cabinet. The barrel was only the size of a thumb.

He walked to the window, lit the contents of the barrel, and then set it off towards the sky. With a whoosh, a bright light shot straight into the sky.

"You still have this? Next time you save me, call for help first, don't come alone." Tao Jiuxi said with a hint of complaint.

She felt sorry for Shen Zhiyi who had risked his life to save her, but she was also a little scared. If Shen Zhiyi met with an accident while saving her, she really didn't know what to do.

"It was urgent, too late. There won't be a next time. I won't let you take risks alone."