Yun Yi, who was riding a horse parallel to the carriage, also noticed something strange in the carriage. He frowned instantly and a trace of worry flashed in his eyes.

He quickly pulled the reins and lifted the gauze curtain, and what came into view was Xiao Heng's face, as pale as paper and without any blood.

His heart skipped a beat, and he was about to order the convoy to stop, but Xiao Heng raised his hand and stopped him.

"I'm really fine, just a little tired. I'll be fine after a short rest!"

Xiao Heng endured the pain and forced a smile, trying to reassure Yun Yi. However, his frail face could not hide his physical discomfort.

"Master, please stop being so stubborn! Your leg pain hasn't been going on for just one or two days. How could I not know what's going on? Don't lie to me!"

It was so cold last night, I advised you to go home early, but you didn't listen. Now you feel better, your leg pain has worsened!"

Yun Yi spoke angrily, his voice trembling. He clenched his fists, his dissatisfaction with Shen Qingge evident in his words.

"It's all because of Shen Qingge. She had to come up with such a risky plan! If it weren't for her, how could you have suffered so much?"

Yun Yi became angrier and angrier as he spoke, and he wished he could rush over and settle the score with Shen Qingge immediately.

"Didn't Madam Shen have some chance to learn the art of teleportation? She was also able to produce rare medicinal herbs, which shows that her master must have left her many treasures.

I'll go find her right now and ask her to explain and get some precious herbs to treat you!"

After saying that, Yun Yi took the reins and turned around to look for Shen Qingge.

Xiao Heng stopped him again, a hint of determination flashing in his eyes.

"Yun Yi, no! Throughout history, those who have accomplished great things have always taken risky tactics. Last night, if it weren't for her, how could we have achieved such a complete victory and shaken off such a long tail?

The most important thing now is to rush to Anshan County as soon as possible to see if the King of Qin has any more ambushes. As for my leg injury, we'll talk about it after this is over. Believe me, I can still endure this little pain.

These days, I've been drinking the snow grass water that Miss Shen gave me, and it's been able to suppress the toxicity quite well!"

Yun Yi looked at Xiao Heng, his eyes filled with pity. He knew that Xiao Heng had always been a strong man, and would never show weakness unless it was absolutely necessary. Since Xiao Heng insisted, he could only let him go and continue moving forward.

But after a long silence, Yun Yi raised his head again in confusion and muttered:

"Alas... That's not right, my Lord! Why are you so protective every time Madam Shen is mentioned, afraid that I'd say anything bad about her? Even if it means you have to endure it yourself?"

Xiao Heng was stunned for a moment, then sternly said, "Don't talk nonsense. I just don't like you gossiping about women behind their backs. It's unmanly! Besides, Lord Shen has done me a favor, so taking care of his family is my duty!"

Seeing that Xiao Heng looked a little unhappy, Yun Yi didn't dare to say anything more, but he was still muttering in his heart.

He had followed Xiao Heng for many years, and the prince had always been a low-key person, careful to protect himself. Although he was not afraid of trouble, he never meddled in other people's affairs, and would never take risks for things he was not sure of.

What happened last night was clearly the first time in years. Could it really be because Shen Qingge is the Marquis' daughter? Why does it feel a little different?

Yun Yi thought about it for a long time but still couldn't figure it out. Finally, he felt that the relationship between people was too complicated and he was too lazy to bother with it. He might as well pay more attention to the prince's legs.

Thinking of this, he looked at Xiao Heng with concern, fearing that he would feel even the slightest bit uncomfortable.

However, Shen Qingge, who was not far away, heard the entire conversation between the master and the servant, and she felt a little sorry in her heart.

When she sent Xiao Heng back to the cave this morning, she also noticed Xiao Heng's legs, but seeing that he looked normal and his legs were well wrapped in the blanket, she didn't think much about it.

But who knew that Xiao Heng was just holding on?

The more Shen Qingge thought about it, the more she felt sorry for him, especially when she recalled what Liu Wu said before he died.

At this moment, she suddenly realized how much Xiao Heng had suffered since he was a child, in the cold palace. There was no warmth there, only endless political schemes and cold hearts.

In comparison, she, the daughter of a marquis's family who grew up in luxury, lived a life like a fairy, but never learned to cherish it.

She finally understood why Xiao Heng, who was obviously loyal and righteous, always kept people at a distance.

The answer is simple. In a palace filled with intrigue and deception, if one is not constantly vigilant, one could be doomed. To survive in such a cruel environment, he had to put on a mask of indifference and hide his true self.

Thinking of this, her heart couldn't help but ripple. Recalling everything that had happened before, Xiao Heng could slow down his pace in order to repay her father's kindness, just to ensure the safety of the Shen family.

Even when his own health was not good, he still did not hesitate to accompany her on the adventure. How could she not be moved by such loyalty and righteousness?

And what about her? Earlier, she had actually felt disgust towards Xiao Heng, thinking that he was just a cynical prince, no different from those idle and idle rich young men.

The more she thought about it, the stronger her sense of guilt became.

Since her father had silently protected Xiao Heng for many years, now she should shoulder her father's unfinished mission.

First of all, we have to detoxify the Seven-Star Begonia!

Shen Qingge immediately used his mind to enter the space and carefully read the medical texts. After all, these books were ancient texts, so there must be relevant records. No matter how deadly the poison, there is always a corresponding antidote.

Moreover, she firmly believed that everything in the world had its destiny, and perhaps the herbs that could detoxify were thriving in her half-acre flower field.

A long time passed, and Shen Qingge continued to use her spiritual sense to consult the classics while moving forward with the team. However, she still did not find any useful clues from the classics.

Water Qilin looked at her exhausted appearance and said distressedly, "Master, you have plenty of time. You can take your time to read these ancient books. Exerting your mind and energy like this will not only tire you out, but may also harm your body."

However, Shen Qingge was very stubborn at this time and was unwilling to stop and rest for a while.

As she said, she had just used her five senses to sense the condition within Xiao Heng's body. Although Xiao Heng had been drinking the spiritual spring water she had given him recently, it had only temporarily suppressed the toxicity of the Seven Star Begonia.

This extremely evil poison was still quietly corroding his body. In a few days, Xiao Heng would probably run out of energy.

Before, she was careless and thought that with the spiritual spring water, she could keep him safe. So, no matter what, she couldn't stop at this moment, she couldn't gamble anymore!

Hearing this, the Water Qilin stopped talking. After all, as a spirit beast, it should obey its master's orders unconditionally. So, it silently accompanied Shen Qingge as they continued to search for a solution.

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