The cruel little princess

Shen Youyou stared intently at the secret guards carrying Shen Zijin out, while giving instructions continuously: "Put him on the grass first, and be gentle... Quickly find some branches, we need to make a simple stretcher."

Soon, the stretcher was ready. Shen Youyou looked at the simple stretcher and felt that something was missing. After thinking for a moment, she ordered, "Go find some straw and spread it on the stretcher. This will make it more comfortable for him to lie on."

However, once the thatch was laid out, she began to worry again. After all, Shen Zijin was covered in rotten flesh. If he lay directly on the thatch, the sharp grass might accidentally scratch his wounds. Therefore, it would be best to place a layer of soft cotton cloth underneath the thatch. But looking around, apart from the clothes everyone was wearing, there was no extra cloth to be found.

Just as Shen Youyou was feeling anxious about this, she suddenly noticed the cloak she was wearing. It could be put to good use; its soft material was perfect for cushioning. Without hesitation, she raised her hand, prepared to untie the cloak's straps, then took it off and spread it on the grass.

However, at this moment, His Royal Highness Prince Jin quickly reached out and firmly grasped her arm, whispering, "Don't move. I'll do it." His voice was slightly hoarse, but it carried a firm strength. Prince Jin raised his hand and took off his cloak, spreading it directly on the stretcher.

Shen Youyou couldn't think of anything else at the moment, nor did she consider why a dignified prince would condescend to take off his cloak to let his brother use it. She nodded immediately, "Then let's hurry! Send someone to tell Uncle Wu not to bother looking for him, and let's rush back to the barracks. I need to perform surgery on my brother right after we get back..." Shen Youyou's anxiety made her even use modern jargon. "Anyway, my brother's in critical condition. We need to rush back as fast as we can so we can get him treated as soon as possible!" Shen Youyou carefully considered her words and came up with something everyone could understand.

"Okay!" Prince Jin agreed decisively, "Youyou, you never have to explain too much to me. As far as I'm concerned, everything you say is fine!"

The secret guard carefully placed Shen Zijin on a stretcher, and then two of them, one in front and one behind, carried the stretcher through the forest. Shen Youyou followed behind at a brisk pace, wishing she could have two wings and the same light function as the secret guard so she could return to the carriage faster.

Prince Jin looked ahead, his highness the dark guards carrying Shen Zijin no longer visible, and then looked at the anxious Shen Youyou in front of him. What else could he not understand? He took a step forward, gently embraced Shen Youyou's willow-like waist, which was too slender to be held in one hand, and said softly, "I'm sorry!"

After he finished speaking, he suddenly rose from the ground. This abrupt movement frightened Shen Youyou so much that her face turned pale. The sudden feeling of weightlessness made her subconsciously hold on to the only thing around her that she could hold on to - His Royal Highness Prince Jin's waist! Shen Youyou closed her eyes tightly, not daring to look down at her feet, but even so, she could still clearly feel that she was in mid-air at the moment.

Prince Jin tapped the branches with his toes, using the momentum to leap forward another seven or eight meters. He hugged Shen Youyou's slender waist while feeling the smooth and delicate touch in his hands. The touch seemed to have a magical power, making people want to measure it with their palms. His body became tense because of this desire, and every cell in his body seemed to be clamoring for her! However, Prince Jin knew that this was not the time to indulge himself. He was afraid that the sudden emotion would scare Shen Youyou, so he tried to suppress the restlessness in his heart and relied on his superb skills to nimbly shuttle between the trees.

In the end, he arrived at the carriage at the foot of the mountain earlier than the two secret guards.

His Royal Highness Prince Jin landed gently on the ground like a light bird. At this moment, Shen Youyou was still immersed in the incredible experience she had just had—she had actually been carried through the air by His Royal Highness Prince Jin with his peerless lightness skills! This feeling was simply wonderful and extremely exciting!

She couldn't help but recall the waist she'd just hugged tightly; it was lean and powerful, as if it held boundless strength. Even more surprising, she could almost feel the presence of his abdominal muscles! Compared to those frail men of today, it was a world of difference! Thinking of this, she couldn't help but secretly feel the muscles beneath her hand again, secretly sighing inwardly: "Hmm, what broad shoulders and slender waist! Such perfect proportions, truly alluring!"

It must be said that Prince Jin's waist is not an ordinary waist, but a scimitar that can take people's lives! It exudes a unique charm that is irresistible.

Thinking about it, the important thing is to do the business. Shen Youyou felt the touch of solid ground, and quietly opened her eyes to see that Prince Jin had already brought her to the side of the carriage.

"Ahem... Thank you, Your Highness." Shen Youyou touched her nose unconsciously. Thinking of how this claw had just boldly touched her, her face suddenly flushed. She quickly lowered her hands to hang at her sides, wishing she could immediately return to the barracks.

His Royal Highness Prince Jin looked at Shen Youyou's shy and cute appearance, and he just wanted to grab her hand back and put it on his waist, so that she could caress it a few more times!

At that moment, the secret guards arrived, carrying Shen Zijin. Shen Youyou signaled for them to remove the low table and place the stretcher directly inside the carriage. This left no room for her. Shen Youyou was about to lift her skirt and sit on the shaft when she suddenly rose again, landing firmly on the horse's back in an instant. Behind her sat none other than Prince Jin, who appeared calm and composed, yet was secretly clamoring with fervor! "The situation is urgent. There's no time to lose. I'll ride you back quickly to make arrangements!" he whispered softly into Shen Youyou's ear. A warm feeling washed over her from behind. He gripped the reins tightly, as if holding her tightly from behind. Yet, Shen Youyou, at approximately 1.65 meters tall, seemed incredibly petite in his arms. His deep, slightly raspy voice echoed in her ears, filled with an indescribable charm and allure. Every word uttered from his thin lips and entered Shen Youyou's ears, making her feel as if her ears were pregnant! This man was so handsome that it made people want to commit a crime, and his voice was so pleasant that it made people want to offend! If it were in modern times, she would have to have a passionate love affair with him no matter what! But it couldn't be possible here. He was a prince of high status, and she was the daughter of a third-rank military officer. Not only were their families not well matched, but according to their ranks, he could have one wife, two concubines, four concubines, and countless maids. She, Shen Youyou, had no interest in sharing a carrot with others. And in this era, men with a little power would have a horde of wives and concubines in the backyard. She couldn't stand this, so she decided to live her life honestly and step by step! Thinking of this, she strengthened her belief and decided to create her own business empire here! Men and things were not within her consideration for the time being.

His Royal Highness Prince Jin leaned forward slightly, stretched out his arms and gently wrapped them around Shen Youyou's slender waist, then gently pulled the reins, urging the tall and mighty horse under him to gallop away.

As the horse's speed increased, Shen Youyou's body involuntarily fell backward, but she still tried to restrain herself, trying to maintain her posture so as not to give His Royal Highness Prince Jin the impression of being less than dignified and stable. However, she could not find a foothold to maintain her balance, and her body continued to fall backward uncontrollably. At this moment, His Royal Highness Prince Jin straightened up and caught her with his broad and solid chest, allowing her to rest in his arms safely.

Prince Jin gently grasped Shen Youyou's hand, placed it on the reins, and whispered to her, "If you want him to go slower, gently pull back on the reins so he can sense your intention. Relax, don't be too nervous. I'm here to protect you and won't let you fall off the horse." He then placed his powerful palm over Shen Youyou's delicate hand, and together they gripped the reins, as if conveying an endless sense of strength and security. "If you want him to go faster, gently squeeze his belly with your legs, and he'll go even faster. Relax, feel the horse's pace, don't resist, just feel it!" His words were filled with unquestionable determination, calming her heart. Following his voice, she slowly immersed herself in the ride.