As soon as I put it on, I met a sickly man

The air seemed to freeze, and the people around them didn't dare to breathe, watching the scene nervously. Lin Ran quietly took a step back, wanting to get away from the center of the storm. Su Yao stared at Jiang Yue closely, jealousy burning in her eyes.

The man in white walked up to Jiang Yue, nodded slightly, and said softly, "Miss Jiang Yue, I am Xuanyuan Che, Commander of the Imperial Guards. I have long heard of your miraculous medical reputation, and I have come to assist you today." With a wave of his hand, a group of well-trained Imperial Guards emerged from behind him, surrounding Mu Yang, Lin Ran, and the others. Jiang Yue was delighted; she had not expected such a turn of events, but she remained expressionless. She simply bowed slightly and said, "Thank you, Commander Xuanyuan."

Seeing this, Mu Yang's face turned even uglier. He had never imagined that Jiang Yue actually knew the commander of the Imperial Guards! He suppressed his anger and sneered, "Commander Xuanyuan, what do you mean? I was just joking with this girl."

Xuanyuan Che glanced at Mu Yang coldly, his tone icy: "Your Highness's joke is a bit too much. I will report today's events to the emperor truthfully."

Mu Yang's face changed. He knew Xuanyuan Che was known for his ruthlessness. If this matter really reached the emperor, he would probably not escape punishment. He glared at Jiang Yue fiercely and said through gritted teeth, "Jiang Yue, just wait!" With that, he left, and Lin Ran and Su Yao followed him dejectedly.

The crisis was over. Ding Chen walked over to Jiang Yue and held her hand tightly, as if to tell her that he would always be by her side. Jiang Yue felt Ding Chen's trust and was deeply moved. She held Ding Chen's hand in return and gave him a reassuring smile.

Qiu'er walked to Jiang Yue and whispered, "Miss, let's go back." Jiang Yue nodded and was about to turn around and leave, but saw Xuanyuan Che walking up to her.

Xuanyuan Che looked at Jiang Yue with a hint of inquiry in his eyes: "Miss Jiang Yue, I admire your medical skills very much. I wonder if there is a chance for me to learn a thing or two from you?"

Jiang Yue smiled slightly: "Commander Xuanyuan, thank you for your compliment. We can communicate when we have the chance."

Xuanyuan Che nodded, his gaze fixed on the clasped hands of Jiang Yue and Ding Chen, a subtle flicker of emotion in his eyes. He bowed and said, "It's getting late today, young lady. I won't bother you any longer. Goodbye." With that, he turned and left, his figure quickly disappearing into the night.

Ding Chen watched Xuanyuan Che's departing figure, feeling somewhat confused and worried. He had a feeling that Xuanyuan Che seemed to have a special interest in Jiang Yue. He turned to look at Jiang Yue, only to see her gazing in the direction Xuanyuan Che had disappeared, a look of deep thought in her eyes.

Ding Chen called softly, "Jiang Yue?"

Jiang Yue came back to her senses and smiled at Ding Chen: "Let's go." She took Ding Chen's hand and turned to leave, but she didn't notice that behind a big tree not far away, a pair of eyes were staring at them closely, with a sinister light in their eyes!

Jiang Yue and Ding Chen walked side by side, their figures elongated by the night. Ding Chen glanced at Jiang Yue from time to time, a hint of worry in his eyes. He tried to speak several times, but didn't know where to begin. Xuanyuan Che's appearance, and his unusual attention to Jiang Yue, had caused Ding Chen to feel an inexplicable unease.

Jiang Yue noticed something was wrong with Ding Chen. She stopped, turned around, gently held his hand, and said softly, "What's wrong? What are you thinking about?"

Ding Chen looked at Jiang Yue's concerned eyes, and the uneasiness in his heart calmed down a little. He hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Jiang Yue, are you... familiar with that Xuanyuan Commander?"

Jiang Yue smiled slightly and said in a relaxed tone: "Not familiar with him, we've only met a few times. He once sought medical treatment from me, so I have some impression of him."

"Is that all?" Ding Chen was still a little worried. He always felt that things were not that simple.

Jiang Yue saw what Ding Chen was thinking. She reached out and gently stroked his cheek, saying softly, "Don't worry, you are the only one in my heart."

These brief words flowed like a warm current into Ding Chen's heart. He held Jiang Yue's hand tightly, feeling the warmth of her palm, and all the doubts and worries in his heart disappeared. He knew that Jiang Yue was sincere to him, and that was enough.

However, this scene fell into the eyes of Mu Yang, who was not far away. His heart felt like it was pierced by a sharp knife, and the pain was so severe that he couldn't breathe. He watched Jiang Yue and Ding Chen's intimate behavior, and the jealousy and anger in his heart erupted like a volcano.

He could no longer suppress his emotions, rushed forward, and shouted at Jiang Yue: "Jiang Yue, why can't you just look at me? I'm so infatuated with you, why can't you give me a chance?"

His voice was filled with despair and pain, and it was particularly harsh in the silent night.

Jiang Yue turned her head away, not wanting to see his crazy look. She knew that Mu Yang's love was twisted and sick, and she couldn't accept such love.

Ding Chen protected Jiang Yue behind him, looked at Mu Yang coldly, and said in a firm tone: "Your Highness, please respect yourself! Jiang Yue is my fiancée, please stop bothering her!"

Mu Yang watched Ding Chen protecting Jiang Yue, and his anger grew even stronger. He clenched his fists, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

At that moment, Xuanyuan Che approached with the Imperial Guards. He didn't attack Mu Yang and the others directly, but instead said to Mu Yang, "Your Highness, Miss Jiang Yue doesn't want to get entangled with you any further, so why are you pressing her so hard? I think we should just leave it at that. Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude."

Although Mu Yang was unwilling, he had no choice but to compromise temporarily in the face of the Imperial Guards. He glared at Jiang Yue and Ding Chen fiercely, gritting his teeth and saying, "Jiang Yue, just wait! I won't give up!" After that, he left with a flick of his sleeves, and Lin Ran and Su Yao followed him dejectedly.

Xuanyuan Che watched Mu Yang's departing figure, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. He turned his head, looked at Jiang Yue, and said gently, "Miss Jiang Yue, are you okay?"

Jiang Yue smiled slightly and shook her head to indicate that she was fine.

Xuanyuan Che looked at Jiang Yue's smile and felt a slight stir in his heart. He paused, then said, "Miss Jiang Yue, it's late. Let me take you home."

Ding Chen's heart rang with alarm upon hearing this. He subconsciously pulled Jiang Yue behind him and said with a somewhat unhappy tone, "Thank you, Commander Xuanyuan, for your kindness, but it's not necessary. I will take Jiang Yue back."

Xuanyuan Che watched Ding Chen's actions, a subtle coldness flashing in his eyes. He smiled and said, "If that's the case, I won't bother you anymore." With that, he turned and left, his figure disappearing into the night.

However, the moment he turned around, a meaningful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he whispered to himself: "Jiang Yue, we will meet again soon..."

Xuanyuan Che's appearance was like a gust of wind, blowing away the tense atmosphere. As Mu Yang left angrily, Su Yao glared at Jiang Yue fiercely, her eyes like poison, as if saying, "Just wait for me." Lin Ran smiled sinisterly, a smile that didn't reach her eyes, making people shudder.

After watching the three of them leave, Ding Chen breathed a sigh of relief and turned to look at Jiang Yue, his tone filled with a hint of fear: "Are you scared?"

Jiang Yue shook her head slightly, a playful smile curling her lips. "That's it? It's nothing, just a small scene." But her mind was racing, analyzing Xuanyuan Che's appearance and Mu Yang's reaction. Both of them seemed to have an unusual level of interest in her.

Ding Chen looked at Jiang Yue pretending to be relaxed, and took her into his arms with a distressed look: "Don't get close to Mu Yang anymore, he's too dangerous."

Jiang Yue leaned into Ding Chen's arms, feeling his warmth, her mind clear. She patted Ding Chen's back gently, coaxing him like a child, "I know, I know. As you say." But she was secretly thinking, hiding? How could it be possible? This vengeance must be avenged!

Ding Chen immediately became alert and pulled Jiang Yue behind him without leaving any trace, with a hint of hostility in his tone: "Thank you for your kindness, Commander Xuanyuan. I will escort Jiang Yue back." This Xuanyuan Che did not look like a good person. His eyes were always wandering around Jiang Yue, which made people feel very uncomfortable.

Xuanyuan Che didn't seem to care about Ding Chen's hostility. He just smiled faintly and said, "In that case, I won't bother you anymore." After that, he turned and left, and his figure quickly disappeared into the night.

After he left, Jiang Yue looked up at the sky, dotted with stars, yet somehow she felt a sense of oppression. "Today's moon is exceptionally round..." she sighed softly, a subtle chill in her tone. This ancient moon looked like a pancake no matter how you looked at it. How could it be as beautiful as the moon of the 21st century?

Ding Chen didn't understand the deeper meaning of her words. He just thought she was frightened by what happened just now, so he comforted her softly, "Don't be afraid, everything will be fine." He took Jiang Yue's hand and walked towards the villa.

Qiu'er followed the two silently, keeping her eyes and ears alert. Suddenly, she paused, her gaze fixed on the shadows of the trees surrounding the courtyard. Something seemed to flash by there, so fast it was hard to catch.

"Miss, wait!" Qiu'er quickly walked to Jiang Yue's side and said in a low voice, "There seems to be someone around."

Jiang Yue and Ding Chen stopped at the same time and looked around warily. Under the cover of night, the courtyard was completely silent, with only the rustling of leaves in the wind.

"Did you see it wrong?" Ding Chen looked around and didn't find anything unusual.

Qiu'er shook her head with certainty: "I was not mistaken, there must have been someone there just now!" She pointed to the place where she had seen the black shadow just now, her tone firm.

Jiang Yue narrowed her eyes slightly, a cold glint flashing in them. It seemed that tonight was destined to be a restless night... She reached for the dagger at her waist and whispered, "Be careful..."